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Rader teams up with state attorney general for identity theft awareness event

Rep. Jack Rader of Monroe County is organizing an identity theft seminar in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

By Monroe County News | Mar 11, 2025

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Monroe County ranks 55th highest in Pennsylvania for per capita government transfer income at $12,099 in 2022

By Monroe County News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Monroe County received an average of $12,099 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th lowest in Pennsylvania.

Monroe County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.1% of income in 2022

By Monroe County News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Monroe County, providing an average of $1,086 per capita to residents.

Fire companies in Monroe County receive over $126K in state grants

By Monroe County News | Feb 12, 2025

Nine fire and emergency medical services companies in the 176th Legislative District have been awarded over $126,000 through the Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program for 2024-25.

First responder grants awarded to nine companies in Monroe County

By Monroe County News | Feb 12, 2025

Nine fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 176th Legislative District have been awarded over $126,000 in funding through the 2024-25 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.

FOIA Request Sent to Monroe County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Monroe County News | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Monroe County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

State grant awarded for Locust Ridge Ball Field Park improvement

By Monroe County News | Jan 28, 2025

Tobyhanna Township has been awarded a state grant exceeding $243,000 to aid in the rehabilitation of Locust Ridge Ball Field Park.

Jack Rader named chair of Pennsylvania's new environmental protection committee

Rep. Jack Rader of Monroe County has been appointed as the Republican chair of the newly formed Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2025-26 legislative session.

Jack Rader named chair of environmental committee in Pennsylvania House

Rep. Jack Rader of Monroe County has been appointed as the Republican chair of the newly established Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2025-26 legislative session.

Jack Rader named chair of new environmental committee in Pennsylvania House

Jack Rader appointed chair of Pennsylvania's new environmental committee

Rep. Jack Rader has been appointed as the Republican chair of the newly established Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

School safety grants awarded to four entities in Monroe County

Four public school entities in the 176th Legislative District have received School Safety and Mental Health Grants, as announced by Representative Jack Rader.

School safety grants awarded to four entities in Monroe

Four public school entities within the 176th Legislative District have received School Safety and Mental Health Grants, as announced by Representative Jack Rader of Monroe.

Rader announces safety grants for local schools

Four educational institutions within the 176th Legislative District have received School Safety and Mental Health Grants, according to Representative Jack Rader of Monroe County.

Rader announces grants for school safety and mental health

Four public school entities in the 176th Legislative District have received School Safety and Mental Health Grants, as announced by Representative Jack Rader of Monroe.