State Representative Zach Mako (PA)
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Recent News About State Representative Zach Mako (PA)
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Mako announces Scam Jam seminar for senior citizens
Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) has announced a collaborative effort with Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Queenship of Mary Catholic churches’ Young at Heart group to host a seminar aimed at protecting senior citizens from scams.
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Fire companies in Pennsylvania receive nearly quarter-million-dollar grants
Rep. Zach Mako has announced that 17 fire and emergency medical service companies within the 183rd Legislative District have received grants totaling nearly $240,000.
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Rep. Zach Mako criticizes Gov. Shapiro's $51 billion budget proposal
Rep. Zach Mako of Lehigh/Northampton expressed his concerns regarding Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025-26.
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Grant secured for Neffs Valley Park improvements
Rep. Zach Mako and Sen.
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Mako and Coleman secure $250K grant for Neffs Valley Park upgrades
Rep. Zach Mako and Sen.
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North Whitehall Township awarded $300K grant for Neffs Valley Park upgrades
Rep. Zach Mako has announced that North Whitehall Township will receive a $300,000 grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program for improvements at Neffs Valley Park.
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Rep. Zach Mako announces shredding event for identity theft prevention
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.
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Governor signs bill addressing shortage of Pennsylvania barber instructors
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.
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New law aims to boost number of barber instructors in Pennsylvania
This week, a new law was enacted in Pennsylvania aimed at increasing the number of barber instructors in the state.
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Municipalities in Pennsylvania's 183rd District receive nearly $700K in grants
Rep. Zach Mako has announced that nearly $700,000 in Local Share Account grants from gaming revenues have been awarded to various projects within Northampton and Lehigh counties.
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Commonwealth awards nearly $700K in grants for Northampton and Lehigh counties
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today that nearly $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.
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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."State law needs modernized to better reflect the times," stated Rep. Zach Mako. "With the widespread usage of wireless headsets, earbuds and earphones and Bluetooth communication built into helmets, we should not criminalize those who use the most up-to-date products that are widely accepted by the motorcycling community."Mako further emphasized, "In...
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Pennsylvania House approves bill allowing headphones for motorcyclists
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill introduced by Representative Zach Mako, which aims to amend the current vehicle code.
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Hearing discusses reforms needed for job-creating tax policies
On Friday, Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) and the House Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), held the second hearing in a series focused on economic growth through business-related tax reform in...
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Mako hosts second hearing on job-creating tax reform with House Republican Policy Committee
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.
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Mako proposes bill to enhance accountability in Pennsylvania corrections department
Rep. Zach Mako from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives announced his intention to introduce legislation aimed at enhancing accountability within the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC).
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Mako Introduces Legislation to Bring Accountability to Department of Corrections
Apr. 10, 2024HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) has introduced legislation aimed at bringing accountability to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections as part of a broader government reform initiative. Mako, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, expressed concerns about the department's financial demands, stating, "The department received an almost 6% increase in the current fiscal year and is requesting a 7.7% increase for the coming year. This is not sustainable."The proposed bill would mandate the DOC to utilize the Pennsylvania Office of...
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Mako to Host Scam Jam, Shredding Event
Apr. 04, 2024 HARRISBURG – Representative Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) has announced two upcoming community events aimed at protecting individuals from fraud.One of the events, scheduled for Thursday, April 18, is a Scam Jam with Fraud Bingo, in partnership with the Young at Heart group from Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Queenship of Mary Catholic churches. The event is specifically designed to safeguard senior citizens from falling victim to scams and will take place at Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary’s social hall in Northampton.Expressing his...
