Jul. 08, 2022 /
![Rader Supports State Budget that Saves, Returns and Invests]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) joined a bipartisan majority of his House colleagues in passing the 2022-23 state budget bill. The $42.8 billion spending plan increases education funding to an all-time high while making a sizable deposit into Pennsylvania’s Rainy Day Fund that will help offset the impact of future economic downturns.
Jun. 10, 2022 /
![Rader Announces Community Improvement Grants]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) today announced the awarding of more than $1.1 million in state funding for community improvements in the 176th Legislative District. Rader played a key role in securing the Local Share Account (LSA) grants for the projects.
May. 31, 2022 /
![Rader’s Identity Theft Seminar Set for June 16]()
BLAKESLEE – In his continuing effort to reduce the number of identity theft victims in the 176th Legislative District, Rep Jack Rader (R-Monroe) is teaming up with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General to co-host a seminar on Thursday, June 16.
Apr. 21, 2022 /
![Rader’s Bill to Help Communities Maintain Public Land Now Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) that will help communities in Pennsylvania to maintain public land for the benefit of their residents has been signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf as Act 15 of 2022.
Feb. 08, 2022 /
![Rader Says Wolf Budget Proposal Just Won’t Work]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) attended a joint session of the General Assembly today to hear Gov. Tom Wolf outline his budget proposal for the 2022-23 fiscal year.
Jan. 25, 2022 /
![Pleasant Valley, Pocono Mountain Awarded Safety Grants]()
HARRISBURG – Safe Schools Targeted Grants totaling nearly $195,000 have been awarded to the two school districts located in the 176th Legislative District, according to Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe).
Dec. 13, 2021 /
![Rader’s Bill to Provide Estate Tax Exemption for Military Members Passed by House]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) that would provide an estate tax exemption for military members in Pennsylvania was passed unanimously in the House of Representatives on Monday.
Nov. 30, 2021 /
![Rader to Host Concealed Carry Seminar on Dec. 16]()
EFFORT – In his continuing effort to better inform area gun owners regarding Pennsylvania’s firearm laws, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) is hosting a concealed carry seminar on Thursday, Dec. 16.
Nov. 19, 2021 /
![Rader Announces State Grant for Merwinsburg Hotel Project]()
HARRISBURG – The long-awaited development of the historic Merwinsburg Hotel property in Chestnuthill Township took a major step forward today with the awarding of a state grant in the amount of $100,000, announced Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe).
Nov. 17, 2021 /
![Rader to Co-Host Identity Theft Seminar Dec. 1]()
BLAKESLEE – To help reduce the number of identity theft cases in the 176th Legislative District, Rep Jack Rader (R-Monroe) is teaming up with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General to co-host a seminar on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at which residents can learn how to protect themselves from becoming a victim of the crime.
Nov. 10, 2021 /
![Rader’s Bill to Assist Pennsylvanians with Drug Addictions Receive Treatment Advances in Senate]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) that would assist Pennsylvania residents with drug addictions to receive treatment was unanimously advanced by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee this week. House Bill 220 will next be considered by the full Senate.
Nov. 09, 2021 /
![Rader’s Bill to Provide Estate Tax Exemption for Military Members Advances in House]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) that would provide an estate tax exemption for military members in Pennsylvania today was unanimously advanced by the House Finance Committee.
Sep. 24, 2021 /
![Rader to Host Shredding Event Oct. 2]()
BLAKESLEE – In an effort to help the public with the disposal of unwanted paperwork and certain other items, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) is hosting a shredding event at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free service is for Monroe County residents only.
Aug. 31, 2021 /
![Rader Issues Statement on Wolf Mask Mandate]()
EFFORT – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s statewide mask mandate for Pennsylvania school students:
Jul. 27, 2021 /
![Rader Resumes Outreach for Area Veterans]()
BLAKESLEE – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) has resumed an in-person assistance program for area veterans and their family members at his district office in Blakeslee on a monthly basis. The free service was canceled last year due to the restrictions resulting from COVID-19.
Jul. 06, 2021 /
![Rader Announces Funding for Local First Responders]()
HARRISBURG – Nine fire and EMS organizations in the 176th Legislative District were awarded nearly $107,000 in funding support through the 2020-21 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) announced today.
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
![Rader Supports No-Tax-Increase Budget and Boost in Education Funding]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) today joined a bipartisan majority of his colleagues in the House of Representatives in passing the 2021-22 state budget bill. The $39.78 billion proposal increases education funding to historic levels without raising taxes while making a record deposit into Pennsylvania’s Rainy Day Fund.
Jun. 02, 2021 /
![Rader to Host Open House at New District Office in Blakeslee]()
BLAKESLEE – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) cordially invites residents of the 176th Legislative District to join him on Thursday, June 17, for an open house at his new district office in Blakeslee, located at 395 Route 940, Suite 104. This special event will be held from 3-6 p.m.
May. 28, 2021 /
![Rader’s Bill to Help Communities Maintain Parks and Recreational Property Advances to Senate]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) that would allow local governments to better maintain municipal-owned lands used for parks and recreational purposes to benefit residents passed unanimously in the House of Representatives this week. House Bill 221 now moves to the Senate for consideration.
May. 26, 2021 /
![Rader, Brown Announce $1.5 Million in State Funding for Monroe County Projects, Purchases]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) and Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) today announced the awarding of more than $1.5 million in state funding to assist with improvement projects and purchases in Monroe County. The grants were made available through the Monroe County Local Share Account (LSA), which is supported by gaming revenues.