HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) is pleased to announce that Forks Township will receive $1 million in state funding for Phase II of the Frutchey Hill Road Repair Project. The grant, awarded through the Multimodal Transportation Fund, will support critical improvements to the roadway, enhancing safety and accessibility for local residents.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) is pleased to announce $260,254 in grant funding has been secured to support local fire and emergency medical services (EMS) in the 138th District.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) is thrilled to announce three recreational projects in Northampton County have been awarded a total of $198,035 through the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP). These grants will support efforts to enhance public spaces and improve outdoor recreation for residents in the 138th Legislative District.
Last week, I had the opportunity to join the House Tourism and Economic and Recreational Development Committee as they toured Bethlehem, Easton, and Allentown to discuss strategies for boosting tourism, recreation, and economic growth in our region, with a special focus on the upcoming Lehigh Valley 250 celebration, part of the nationwide America 250 commemoration.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) is pleased to announce more than $1.2 million in grant funding from the 2024 Community Conservation Partnerships Program have been awarded to Northampton County to support a variety of recreation and conservation initiatives in the 138th District.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) is pleased to announce that $1.5 million in funding has been allocated for a critical project in the 138th District at the Portland Power Plant through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP).
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) is pleased to announce Northampton County has been awarded over $4 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grant funding to support a wide range of projects aimed at enhancing local infrastructure, public safety and community resources. These funds will significantly benefit the residents of the 138th Legislative District.
BETHLEHEM—Today, Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to discuss the workforce challenges Pennsylvania manufacturers face and how to fill the abundance of family-sustaining jobs in the Lehigh Valley with skilled workers.
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Manufacturing Momentum: Assembling PA’s Workforce” to discuss the workforce challenges manufacturers face and ways to address this issue.
HARRISBURG -- Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) today released a detailed follow-up report aimed at addressing significant concerns surrounding the November 2023 election in Northampton County.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) today applauded the long-awaited release of a plan to reopen Route 611 in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The highway was closed in December 2022 due to a rockslide; it is expected to finally reopen after work is completed in eight to 10 weeks.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) is pleased to announce grants totaling $920,000 have been awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to benefit residents in Northampton County. These funds will be used to enhance connectivity across various modes of transportation and to improve transportation infrastructure in the 138th Legislative District.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) is pleased to announce a grant of $172,604 has been awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to benefit residents in Northampton County. These funds will be used to improve the Bushkill Township Park in Bushkill Township.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) today announced nearly $3 million in state funding has been awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to benefit residents in Northampton County.
HARRISBURG -- Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) today released a detailed report aimed at addressing significant concerns surrounding the November 2023 election in Northampton County. The comprehensive report includes legislative proposals intended to safeguard the integrity of future elections.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) applauded the passage of her resolution that designates the week of Nov. 12-18, 2023, as Kindness Week in Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG – In response to recent cases of sexual harassment at the Capitol, five female members of the House Republican Caucus today unveiled a legislative package to make significant reforms to protect taxpayers and victims.
HARRISBURG – As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) participated in an outrageous Appropriations Committee meeting that took place late last night while people were sleeping and after the House had adjourned for the day. On a party-line vote, the committee advanced two amended election-related bills that would, among other things, move up next year’s Pennsylvania primary to March 19 and establish a voter identification system.
Pennsylvania is contending with ongoing outmigration and falling population as residents leave the Commonwealth in search of new opportunities for their families. With our total population loss ranking as the fourth highest in the nation, the loss of residents, their talent and their resources has been detrimental to our state economy, finances and culture. Between 2019-20, the Commonwealth experienced a $1.2 billion economic loss due to outmigration alone.
BETHLEHEM – With the goal of highlighting the economic engine of tourism and discussing ways the Legislature can help the travel and tourism industry prosper, Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) brought the House Republican Policy Committee to the Lehigh Valley to talk with local leaders about opportunities to bring more business to the region, as well as obstacles that may be inhibiting growth in the hospitality space.
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