Mako to Host Senior Expo
HARRISBURG – Senior citizens residing in the 183rd Legislative District are invited to Rep. Zach Mako’s (R-Lehigh/Northampton) annual Senior Expo on Thursday, Sept. 10, at Bethany Wesleyan Church in Cherryville.
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Mako Announces School Safety Grants
HARRISBURG –Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced more than $1.4 million in School Safety and Mental Health grants will be awarded to five school districts within the 183rd Legislative District.
Municipalities in 183rd Awarded Grants, Mako Says
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced he helped secure almost $523,000 in Local Share Account (LSA) grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects in the 183rd Legislative District.
Mako to Introduce Bill to Create Tax Holiday on Soccer Equipment
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced he will soon be introducing legislation to create a six-month sales tax holiday on soccer balls, cleats and other related equipment.
PA House Republicans Launch ‘Freedom Through Affordability’ Initiative to Cut Costs for Families
HARRISBURG—With Pennsylvanians facing rising costs on everyday essentials, House Republican policymakers today launched their “Freedom Through Affordability” initiative – a plan to deliver tax relief and lower costs to make Pennsylvania a more affordable place to live, work, and raise a family.
Numerous Fire, EMS Grants Awarded, Mako Says
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced that 14 fire and emergency medical service companies serving the 183rd Legislative District were awarded almost $195,000 in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service grants.
Mako Reacts to Governor’s Budget Proposal
HARRISBURG — Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.26 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27:
Mako Joins Senators to Bring Grant Funding to Lehigh Valley
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced he helped secure almost $1.27 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects throughout the 183rd Legislative District.
Mako Supports Reforms Included in Budget Package
HARRISBURG — Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today issued the following statement in response to passage of a $50.1 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26:
Mako Legislation to Allow Headphones for Motorcyclists Becomes Law
HARRISBURG – The governor on Thursday signed into law legislation authored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to update the vehicle code to allow motorcyclists to wear headphones or helmets with built-in headphone capabilities.
Northampton County Lawmakers Set the Record Straight on Budget Dispute with County Executive McClure
HARRISBURG – Reps. Ann Flood (R-Northampton), Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) and Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Northampton/Montgomery) today sent a letter to Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure correcting statements about Pennsylvania’s budget impasse.
Low-Interest Loan Awarded for Slatington Water Project, Mako Says
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced the Borough of Slatington has been awarded a $993,340 low-interest loan for a drinking water project.
Three Grants Awarded for Projects in 183rd District, Mako Says
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced almost $450,000 in Local Share Account grants from gaming revenues have been awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to projects within Northampton and Lehigh counties.
House Approves Mako Motorcycle Bill to Allow Headphones
HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation authored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to update the vehicle code to allow motorcyclists to wear headphones or helmets with built-in headphone capabilities.
Mako to Host Scam Jam
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced he is co-hosting with Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Queenship of Mary Catholic churches’ Young at Heart group a seminar to protect senior citizens from scams.
Numerous Fire, EMS Grants Awarded, Mako Says
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced that 17 fire companies and emergency medical service companies serving the 183rd Legislative District were awarded almost $240,000 in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service grants.
Mako Reacts to Governor’s Budget Proposal
HARRISBURG — Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $51.47 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025-26:
Mako, Coleman Support Grant for North Whitehall Park
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) and Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-Lehigh/Bucks) today announced they helped secure a $250,000 Greenway, Trails and Recreation Program grant to improve Neffs Valley Park in North Whitehall Township.
Grant Awarded for Neffs Valley Park, Mako Says
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced a $300,000 Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant has been awarded to North Whitehall Township for one of its parks.
Mako, Coleman, Miller Bring Grant Funding to Lehigh Valley
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) and Sens. Jarrett Coleman (R-Lehigh/Bucks) and Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced they helped secure more than $3 million in Local Share Account grants and more than $2.3 million in Public School Facility Improvement grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects throughout the 183rd Legislative District.
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