Rep. Jim Haddock

08/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this past weekend’s community shredding event in Duryea! It was great to see so many residents from the 118th district take advantage of this opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of their sensitive and unneeded documents.

A special thank you to Senator Marty Flynn’s staff, who were a tremendous help throughout the event, as well as the Duryea PD, Duryea Police Neighborhood Crimewatch, Germania Hose Company, Duryea, Pa, and Hughestown Neighborhood Crime Watch for their continued support!

08/30/2026

I was asked to help spread the word that some eligible households will receive an additional $100 supplemental payment from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

08/28/2026

Mark your calendars! The annual Veteran Carnival, hosted by the VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement, is coming up on Sunday, August 30, from 1–3 p.m. in the Chapel parking lot at the rear of the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center!

This special event brings together Veteran Service Organizations, community partners, and volunteers to give back to the Veterans who have given so much to our community. Between the carnival games, prizes, and refreshments, it will be a wonderful afternoon of fun, fellowship, and appreciation for our Veterans.

08/27/2026

As school starts up again in our communities, a reminder: kids are 70x safer riding the bus than a car — but only if we all do our part. Slow down, stop for buses, and keep our students safe! I hope everyone has an excellent school year. 🚸

08/27/2026

My office was just made aware that the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program application is still open for anyone in Luzerne County only who is eligible and did not receive their vouchers yet.

To qualify, you must be 60 or older (or turn 60 by 12/31/2026) and meet the household income guidelines (under $29,526 for 1 person in the household; or under $40,034 for 2 people in the household.) You can contact the Luzerne County Area Agency on Aging at (570) 822-1158 with any further questions about the application.

08/26/2026

The Taylor Sons of the American Legion holds an annual outing to raise funds for a member of our community facing medical challenges. This year’s event was especially meaningful, as the recipient, Scott, is an active member of the Taylor Legion Post!

I was proud to support this wonderful organization. The Taylor Sons of the American Legion do so much to support our veterans and members of the community, and it was an honor to be part of this special day. Wishing Scott all the best on his journey and praying for a full recovery!

08/24/2026

It was great to welcome Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to Scranton today for a conversation with legislators and local business owners about Pennsylvania’s investments in small businesses.

Our entrepreneurs are the backbone of our communities, and investments like Main Street Matters, the Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program, and Innovate in PA 2.0 are helping create opportunities for startups and family businesses across the Commonwealth.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an important conversation about supporting the businesses that keep our communities moving forward!

08/22/2026

Always happy to make time for the Pittston Tomato Festival and march in the parade alongside my friend Mayor Michael Lombardo and the staff from the City of Pittston. The festival runs through Sunday so stop down for great ethnic food and entertainment. 🍅

08/21/2026

If data centers want to come to PA, then everyone deserves to know how they’re going to impact their community. I believe there should be no making deals behind closed doors and NO NDAs!

08/20/2026