Mako to Host a REAL ID Mobile Verification Unit

Mar. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) has announced he will host a REAL ID Mobile Verification Unit on Thursday, March 14, from 5-8 p.m. to assist residents of the 183rd Legislative District with having their required documents pre-verified.

House Majority Policy Committee Reschedules Save Our Health Care Hearing

Feb. 11, 2019 /

WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will hold a public hearing to save our health care by studying the issue of venue with respect to medical malpractice lawsuits in Pennsylvania. At issue is a proposal to the court to unilaterally repeal a rule that prevents medical malpractice plaintiffs from filing civil lawsuits in counties with more favorable jury payouts. Since it was adopted in the early 2000s, the rule has helped stabilize medical malpractice insurance rates, keeping doctors practicing in Pennsylvania and alleviating a shortage of physicians and specialists.

House Majority Policy Committee to Hold Hearing to Save Our Health Care

Feb. 08, 2019 /

WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee will hold a public hearing to save our health care by studying the issue of venue with respect to medical malpractice lawsuits in Pennsylvania. At issue is a proposal to the court to unilaterally repeal a rule that prevents medical malpractice plaintiffs from filing civil lawsuits in counties with more favorable jury payouts. Since it was adopted in the early 2000s, the rule has helped stabilize medical malpractice insurance rates, keeping doctors practicing in Pennsylvania and alleviating a shortage of physicians and specialists.

Mako to Host Small Games of Chance Seminar

Oct. 18, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to provide the most up-to-date information to holders of small games of chance licenses, Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will host a Small Games of Chance and Liquor Law Regulations Seminar.

Mako to Host Shredding Events in Slatington, South Whitehall

Oct. 05, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – As a free service to the community, Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will co-host two shredding events in the coming weeks to give residents of the 183rd Legislative District a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed.

Mako Announces Safe Schools Targeted Grants

Oct. 04, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced more than $64,000 in Safe Schools Targeted Grants were awarded to Northern Lehigh and Northampton Area school districts.

Mako to Host Chronic Wasting Disease Seminar

Oct. 01, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced he will host a Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Seminar on Thursday, Oct. 11, at Blue Mountain Fish and Game Association.

Mako Helps to Secure Grants for Slatington, Walnutport

Sep. 18, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced the release of $450,000 in state funds to the borough of Slatington and the Walnutport Water and Sewer Authority for water and sewer line upgrades.

Mako to Host Second Annual Senior Expo

Sep. 04, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Area senior citizens residing in the 183rd Legislative District are invited to Rep. Zach Mako’s (R-Lehigh/Northampton) second annual Senior Expo on Friday, Sept. 14, at Bethany Wesleyan Church in Cherryville.

Mako to Co-Host Northampton Shredding Event

Apr. 03, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – As a free service to the community, Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will co-host a shredding event in Northampton to give residents of the 183rd Legislative District a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed.

Mako Announces Solar Grant

Mar. 16, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced a $371,250 Solar Energy Program grant was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Agency for a system at the Bethlehem Authority’s water filtration plant in Northampton Borough.

Grants Awarded to Fire, EMS Companies, Mako Says

Jan. 29, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced that 11 fire companies and emergency medical service companies serving the 183rd Legislative District were awarded more than $120,000 in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service grants.

Mako, Scavello Announce Grants for Allen, Lehigh Townships

Jan. 23, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) and Sen. Mario Scavello (R-Monroe/Northampton) today announced more than $660,000 in Local Share Account (LSA) grants was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Agency for Allen and Lehigh townships in Northampton County.