Celebrating Our History, Shaping the Future: Lehigh Valley 250

Nov. 27, 2024 /

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.

Flood Announces Over $4 Million in Grant Funding for Northampton County Projects

Oct. 23, 2024 /

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.

Flood, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Workforce

Sep. 27, 2024 /

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.

Flood Announces Nearly $1 Million in Grant Funding Awarded to Northampton County

Mar. 26, 2024 /

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.

Flood Outraged by Late-Night Shenanigans of Democrat Majority on House Appropriations Committee

Oct. 05, 2023 /

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.

Tourism: Keystone to a Prosperous Tomorrow

Aug. 15, 2023 /

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.

Flood Hosts Hearing on Importance of Tourism and Local Opportunities in the Lehigh Valley

Aug. 11, 2023 /

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.

Flood to Host Policy Committee Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Tourism Industry

Aug. 07, 2023 /

WHAT: Travel and tourism are significant drivers of job creation and economic growth here in the Commonwealth. Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) will be hosting a House Republican Policy Committee hearing to highlight this economic engine and discuss ways the legislature can help the travel and tourism industry prosper for future generations.

Flood to Host Policy Committee Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Tourism Industry

Aug. 03, 2023 /

WHAT: Travel and tourism are significant drivers of job creation and economic growth here in the Commonwealth. Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) will be hosting a House Republican Policy Committee hearing to highlight this economic engine and discuss ways the legislature can help the travel and tourism industry prosper for future generations.