Samuelson, Miller announce $200,000 in state funding for Hanover Township
Rep. Steve Samuelson December 18, 2025 | 1:39 PM
HARRISBURG, Dec. 18 – State Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, and state Sen. Nick Miller, D-Lehigh/Northampton, announced that a $200,000 Statewide Local Share Account grant for Hanover Township was awarded today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority.
This grant will go to the Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Co. and is in addition to a $92,581 grant announced May 20 to purchase 30 Motorola APX 8000 Portable Radios and 14 APX 8500 Mobile Radios, bringing the total state funding for the project to just under $300,000. This should allow for the completion of the project of upgrading and enhancing communication efforts of the command staff as they interact with agencies including the Northampton County Emergency Management Department and Pennsylvania State Police during emergencies they respond to, which include both Hanover Township and surrounding areas.
“I am thrilled to work with Senator Miller to be able to deliver these needed funds for the amazing fire company volunteers who provide a level of professionalism for residents and businesses 24/7,” Samuelson said. “Given their dedication and contributions of time and talent, making sure they are equipped with the latest technology to assist them in their fire and EMS as well as the Command Staff vehicles is vital and I’m proud we’re able to support them in their efforts on behalf of families, friends and neighbors.”
“This additional funding builds on the investment secured earlier this year, strengthening emergency services across our region,” Miller said. “Representative Samuelson and I worked together to deliver this continued investment so Hanover Township first responders have the tools and resources they need to protect our communities. From major emergencies to everyday calls for help, our EMS professionals respond with speed and skill, and continuing to invest in their readiness is essential to saving lives.”
The Local Share Account Programs were created through the PA Racehorse Development and Gaming Act (Act 2004-71), which provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the CFA to support projects in the public interest within Pennsylvania.