{"id":126135,"date":"2023-12-19T17:36:59","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T22:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=126135"},"modified":"2023-12-19T17:36:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T22:36:59","slug":"schweyer-schlossberg-siegel-and-miller-announce-over-7-1-million-in-state-grants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=126135","title":{"rendered":"Schweyer, Schlossberg, Siegel, and Miller announce over $7.1 million in state grants"},"content":{"rendered":"

HARRISBURG, Dec. 19 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>State Reps. Peter Schweyer, Mike Schlossberg, and Josh Siegel along with state Sen. Nick Miller today announced a total of over $7.1 million was awarded to 13 projects throughout Lehigh County by the Commonwealth Financing Authority.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis funding will help protect the residents of Allentown, Emmaus and Salisbury Township from the devastating impacts of flooding, while allowing property owners and renters to keep as much money in their pockets for other expenses,\u201d said Schweyer. \u201cThese are the types of funding projects I am always proud to support and come together with my Lehigh Valley colleagues in the House and Senate to secure for our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cA common concern for residents in Parkland and Allentown is aging infrastructure,\u201d said Schlossberg. \u201cBy upgrading our stormwater infrastructure, we are addressing the flooding concerns that cut across all demographics. Homeowners, small business owners and people who want assurance of high-quality open space will benefit knowing their infrastructure is being improved.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThese grants are about investing in critical infrastructure and the Lehigh Valley\u2019s cultural vibrancy,\u201d said Siegel. \u201cThrough ensuring long-term sustainability in our stormwater systems and further strengthening our arts and cultural institutions, we can ensure the Lehigh Valley continues to experience growth and prosperity, our cultural institutions offer a quality of place that makes our region desirable and competitive.\u00a0 I\u2019m grateful for the teamwork exhibited by my colleagues in securing these grants.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMaintaining and updating our infrastructure is essential for the health and safety of our communities,\u201d said Miller. \u201cThese projects will have long-lasting impacts on the Lehigh Valley and I will continue to advocate to bring this type of funding back to the district.\u201d<\/p>\n

The grants include:<\/p>\n