Feb. 06, 2019 /
![Brown, Rader Offer Their Thoughts on Governor’s Budget Address]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) and Jack Rader (R-Monroe) shared their thoughts on Gov. Tom Wolf’s recent budget address:
Jan. 22, 2019 /
![Rader Committee Assignments Ensure Local Residents Have Voice on Important Issues]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) last week was appointed to serve on four committees in the state House, one of which directly affects the tourism industry that fuels the economy of the Pocono Mountains region and the entire Commonwealth.
Jan. 03, 2019 /
![Rader Takes Oath of Office in Harrisburg on New Year’s Day - Representative says job creation, opioid crisis and property taxes are priorities]()
State Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) on New Year’s Day in the state Capitol in Harrisburg took the oath of office to begin a new, two-year term. The local lawmaker says he plans to focus his efforts on enacting policies to promote private-sector job creation, fighting the Commonwealth’s opioid epidemic and addressing the burdensome property tax issue. The state Constitution stipulates the House must convene on the first Tuesday of each year.
Oct. 18, 2018 /
![Rader to Co-Host Fall Wellness Festival]()
WHAT: A fall wellness festival co-hosted by state Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) and Lehigh Valley Health Network to provide Monroe County residents with greater access to health and wellness-related services and featuring free flu shots, a Drug Take-Back program, yoga instruction, health screenings and more.
Sep. 18, 2018 /
![Rader Announces Grant Funding for New Wells in Tobyhanna Township]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) today announced that Tobyhanna Township received a $227,000 Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program grant for new water wells.
Sep. 18, 2018 /
![Pocono Township Receives Grant for Pedestrian Bridge, Rader Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) today announced that Pocono Township received a $100,000 Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) grant to rehabilitate an aging pedestrian bridge in the TLC Park.
Jan. 31, 2018 /
![Area Fire, EMS Companies Awarded $105,000, Says Rader]()
HARRISBURG – Nine Monroe County fire and emergency service companies will receive over $105,000 in grants, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) reported today.
Aug. 30, 2017 /
![Rader, St. Luke’s University Health Network to Offer Wellness Festival]()
TANNERSVILLE – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe), along with St. Luke’s University Health Network, will host a Fall Wellness Festival on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Northampton Community College’s Tannersville Campus.
Aug. 01, 2017 /
![Rader Announces August Outreach Opportunities]()
POCONO PINES – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) today announced his outreach events and satellite hours for August. Please note: Rader’s staff will have a booth at the West End Fair from Sunday, Aug. 20 through Saturday, Aug. 26. District office staff will be limited during that week. A member of Rader’s staff will be available at the following locations throughout the month starting at 10 a.m.:
Aug. 01, 2017 /
![Rader to Host Small Games of Chance Seminar]()
POCONO LAKE – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) will offer a Small Games of Chance Seminar on Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 413 in Pocono Lake.
Jun. 30, 2017 /
![2017-18 Budget Funds Priorities Without Broad-Based Tax Increases, Says Rader]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) issued the following statement after the House passed a $32 billion spending plan on Friday. The 2017-18 budget bill represents a 0.2 percent increase over last year’s budget.
Jun. 29, 2017 /
![Several Outreach Opportunities Set for July, Says]()
POCONO PINES – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) today announced his outreach events and satellite hours for July. A member of his staff will be available at the following locations throughout the month starting at 10 a.m.:
Jun. 20, 2017 /
![Deadline to Apply for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Extended, Says Rader]()
HARRISBURG – The deadline to apply for the state’s 2016 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is being extended from June 30 to Dec. 31, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) announced today.
May. 30, 2017 /
![Effort District Office Open House Set for June 8, Says Rader]()
EFFORT – To give area residents an opportunity to meet with district office staff and learn what services are available in his office, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) will offer an open house for his Effort district office on Thursday, June 8, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The office is located at Carriage House Square, 2785 Route 115, Suite 103.
May. 08, 2017 /
![Rader to Offer District Office Open House]()
POCONO PINES – In order to familiarize area residents with the services offered by his district office, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) will offer an open house in his Pocono Pines district office on Thursday, May 11, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Tobyhanna Township Municipal Building, 105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines.
Apr. 20, 2017 /
![Rader, Scavello Announce $1.6 Million Grant for Rehabilitation of Sun Valley Water System]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) and Sen. Mario Scavello (R-40) announced on Tuesday a $1.6 million grant to be awarded to Aqua Pennsylvania Inc. for the rehabilitation of the existing Sun Valley drinking water system.
Apr. 03, 2017 /
![Applications Available for DCNR Rural Fire Assistance Grants, Says Rader]()
HARRISBURG – Applications are now available for federal grants to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities better guard against the threat of fires in forested, undeveloped and unprotected areas, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) announced today.
Mar. 29, 2017 /
![176th Legislative District to Receive $1.2 Million in Local Share Account Grants, Says Rader]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) today announced $1.2 million in grants from the state’s Local Share Account will be awarded to several Monroe County projects located in the 176th District. The funds come from a local share assessment on Mount Airy Casino.
Jan. 24, 2017 /
![Rader Announces February Outreach Opportunities]()
POCONO PINES – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) today announced several constituent outreach opportunities for residents of the 176th Legislative District.
Jan. 17, 2017 /
![Applications for 2017 Pennsylvania House Scholarships Now Available, Says Rader]()
HARRISBURG – High school seniors can now apply for a Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship to help cover the costs of higher education, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) announced today.