On May 20, state Sen. Nick Miller, D-14th, and state Rep. Zach Mako, R-183rd, announced $828,676 in funding across the Lehigh Valley in Commonwealth Financing Authority Local Share Account grants for various projects.
“These grants are critical investments in the safety, infrastructure and quality of life of our communities,” Miller said. “From providing lifesaving rescue tools in Hanover Township, upgrading essential municipal equipment in Walnutport Borough, improving parks and recreation spaces in Whitehall Township and enhancing pedestrian safety infrastructure in Salisbury Township, these funds will ensure our municipalities have the resources they need to better serve our community members and build a stronger future for the Lehigh Valley.”
Awards were made through the LSA-Northampton and Lehigh and the LSA-Monroe programs, supporting economic development, community development and public interest projects. Act 71 of 2004 provides for the distribution of LSA gaming revenues through the CFA to support projects of public interest within the commonwealth of Pennsylvania…