Sep. 12, 2024 /
![Mako to Host Shredding Event in Slatington]()
HARRISBURG – As a free service to the community, Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will co-host with Slatington Borough a shredding event to give residents of the 183rd Legislative District a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed.
Jul. 18, 2024 /
![Mako Bill to Help End Shortage of Barber Instructors Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG – This week, the governor signed into law legislation sponsored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to address the lack of barber-teachers in Pennsylvania.
May. 21, 2024 /
![Municipalities in the 183rd District Awarded Grants]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced almost $700,000 in Local Share Account grants from gaming revenues have been awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to projects within Northampton and Lehigh counties.
Apr. 17, 2024 /
![House Approves Mako Motorcycle Bill to Allow Headphones]()
HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation authored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to update the vehicle code to allow motorcyclists to wear headphones or helmets with built-in headphone capabilities.
Apr. 12, 2024 /
![Mako, Policy Committee Host Second in Series of Hearings on Job-Creating Tax Reform]()
NORTHAMPTON—On Friday, Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the second in a series of hearings to discuss ways to foster economic growth in Pennsylvania through business-related tax reform.
Apr. 10, 2024 /
![Mako Introduces Legislation to Bring Accountability to Department of Corrections]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced he is introducing legislation to bring accountability to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) as part of a “Back to Basics” government reform package.
Apr. 04, 2024 /
![Mako to Host Scam Jam, Shredding Event]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced he will host two community events later this month to protect people from becoming victims of fraud.
Mar. 26, 2024 /
![Funding Awarded for North Whitehall Roundabout, Mako Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced that a $625,000 grant has been awarded to King’s Business Park in Schnecksville for construction of a two-lane roundabout.
Feb. 13, 2024 /
![Numerous Fire, EMS Grants Awarded, Mako Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced that 17 fire companies and emergency medical service companies serving the 183rd Legislative District were awarded almost $250,000 in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service grants.
Feb. 06, 2024 /
![Mako Offers Thoughts on Governor’s Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $48.34 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2024-25:
Dec. 19, 2023 /
![Millions Awarded to Water, Sewer, Art Projects, Mako Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced more than $5.1 million in grants were awarded to projects throughout the 183rd Legislative District through the Commonwealth Financing Authority.
Oct. 18, 2023 /
![House Passes Mako Bill to Help End Shortage of Barber Instructors]()
HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to address the lack of barber-teachers in Pennsylvania.
Oct. 03, 2023 /
![House Committee Approves Mako Bill to Help End Shortage of Barber Instructors]()
HARRISBURG – The House Professional Licensure Committee today reported out legislation sponsored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to address the lack of barber-teachers in Pennsylvania.
Jun. 07, 2023 /
![House Approves Mako Bill to Improve Communication Regarding EPA Violations to Municipalities, Citizens]()
HARRISBURG – The House today passed legislation authored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to require timely notification of environmental violations at quarries and landfills.
May. 17, 2023 /
![Municipalities in the 183rd District Awarded Grants]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced more than $515,000 in Local Share Account grants from gaming revenues were awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to projects within Northampton and Lehigh counties.
Apr. 14, 2023 /
![Mako to Host Event for Vehicle Owners to Turn in Illegible License Plates]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today reminded vehicle owners that if their license plate is difficult to read, a replacement plate is available for free. To help facilitate the process to turn in the illegible plate for a new one, Mako is teaming up with the Lehigh County Sheriff’s Office for an event on Tuesday, May 9.
Apr. 10, 2023 /
![State Representatives, PPL Electric Utilities to Hold One-on-One Office Hours for Senior Electric Customers]()
HARRISBURG – Five Lehigh Valley state representatives are teaming up with PPL Electric Utilities to allow their senior constituents to have their electric bills reviewed and questions answered at an event on Thursday, April 20, at Cedar Crest College, 100 College Drive, Allentown.
Mar. 16, 2023 /
![Lehigh, Moore, East Allen Townships Awarded Grants]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced more than $1.2 million in Local Share Account grants from gaming revenues were awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to projects within Northampton County.
Mar. 08, 2023 /
![Mako Assigned to Three House Standing Committees]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) this week was named to three House standing committees for the 2023-24 Legislative Session.
Mar. 07, 2023 /
![Mako Offers Thoughts on Governor’s Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $45.8 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2023-24: