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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.

By Monroe County News | Dec 3, 2024

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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.

By Monroe County News | Dec 3, 2024

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FOIA Request Sent to Monroe County Election Department Regarding Voting Machines Testing Report on October 30, 2024

By Monroe County News | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Monroe County Election Department regarding the voting machines pre-election test report on October 30, 2024.

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Rader announces $2.2M funding for local schools and historic bridge

By Monroe County News | Oct 22, 2024

State Representative Jack Rader announced that nearly $2.2 million in state grants have been awarded for projects in the 176th Legislative District.

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Rader secures $2.2M for school upgrades and historic bridge renovation

By Monroe County News | Oct 22, 2024

State Representative Jack Rader announced that nearly $2.2 million in state grants have been allocated for projects in the 176th Legislative District. The funding will support two school energy-saving initiatives and the renovation of a historic bridge.

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Rep. Jack Rader hosts annual shredding/cleanup event on Oct. 19

By Monroe County News | Sep 27, 2024

Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) will host a shredding and cleanup event at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., regardless of weather conditions. The free service is available exclusively to Monroe County residents.

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Annual shredding and cleanup event hosted by Rep. Jack Rader on October 19

By Monroe County News | Sep 27, 2024

Rep. Jack Rader will host a shredding and cleanup event at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., regardless of weather conditions. The event is free for Monroe County residents.

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Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm receives state grant from PHMC

By Monroe County News | Sep 19, 2024

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Hamilton Township, Monroe County, has been awarded a Cultural and Historical Support Grant amounting to $5,000 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), according to Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe).

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Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm receives state grant

By Monroe County News | Sep 19, 2024

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Hamilton Township, Monroe County, has been awarded a Cultural and Historical Support Grant of $5,000 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), according to Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe).

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State awards over $1.9 million in grants to improve 176th Legislative District

By Monroe County News | May 21, 2024

Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) announced the allocation of over $1.9 million in state funding for various community improvement projects and purchases within the 176th Legislative District. Rader was instrumental in securing 14 Local Share Account (LSA) grants.

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Rep. Jack Rader partners with attorney general's office for identity theft seminar

By Monroe County News | May 20, 2024

In a bid to educate the public about the latest scams, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General to host an identity theft seminar.

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Rep. Rader hosts free license plate replacement event on June 7

By Monroe County News | May 16, 2024

Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) announced today that he will host a free license plate replacement event on Friday, June 7. The event, in partnership with the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, will take place in the parking lot of Rader’s district office in Blakeslee, located at 395 Route 940, from noon to 2 p.m.

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Rader to Hold Identity Theft Seminar April 4

By Monroe County News | Mar 14, 2024

BLAKESLEE – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) is once again partnering with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General to host an identity theft seminar aimed at educating residents about the growing threat of identity theft and how to protect themselves. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 4, at 6 p.m., at the Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department in Reeders.Rader emphasized the importance of raising awareness about identity theft, stating, "Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest-growing crimes in the country and scammers are constantly coming up with...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Monroe County rise or fall in 2021?

By Monroe County News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Monroe County received $454,504 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Monroe County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Monroe County News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Monroe County received $71,507 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Rader Announces Grants for Local Fire, EMS Companies

By Monroe County News | Feb 13, 2024

HARRISBURG - Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) has announced that eight fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 176th Legislative District have been awarded over $116,000 in funding support through the 2023-24 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program. "I am pleased we are able to provide these badly needed state grants to our local fire and ambulance companies so they can continue their life-saving services to communities in the 176th Legislative District," said Rader. The grants, generated from slot machine gaming proceeds and...

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Rader Issues Statement on Shapiro Budget Proposal

By Monroe County News | Feb 6, 2024

Governor Josh Shapiro presented his state budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year to the General Assembly, which received a mixed reaction from representatives. One such representative, Rep. Jack Rader, expressed his concerns about the proposed budget in a statement released today.Rader acknowledged that there were some aspects of the governor's spending plan that were worth considering. However, he emphasized the need for long-term, viable solutions that are paid for both in the present and the future. He stated, "State government can't pay for everything for...