05/28/2026
This afternoon I attended a press conference held by Lehigh Valley 250, where we announced $1 million in funding to assist Lehigh Valley 250 in promoting and organizing the events for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. I was able to help secure, along with my fellow Lehigh Valley House Democratic members, $500,000 in funding from the House Democratic Caucus as part of that $1 million total. Lehigh Valley 250 will feature numerous events for everyone to enjoy, including our annual Easton Heritage Day, where we commemorate the public reading of the Declaration of Independence here in Centre Square on Jul 8th, 1776. As I mentioned during my remarks, I encourage our fellow citizens to read the Declaration of Independence to gain a deeper understanding of its meaning and significance, and make sure to check out the many Lehigh Valley 250 events celebrating this occasion.