Rep. John Galloway

06/30/2023

A project to help make the Delaware Canal State Park Towpath more walkable in Borough of Morrisville PA has begun.

Currently, the bridge that carries Bridge Street over the canal cuts off the towpath and there is fencing on one side, forcing those trying to walk, jog or bike the towpath to go further down Bridge Street before crossing the road and re-entering the towpath.

The project will install ramps and a crosswalk to help those looking to continue past Bridge Street.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said to expect periodic lane closures through November.

The plans and drawings below are from 2019, which are generally the same as the 2023 plans. There have been slight changes to the type of stansions used to install the ramps onto that will be buried in the towpath (now a concrete wall that the ramp sits on), but otherwise their trajectory is basically the same.

06/30/2023

Buying local is good for the economy and eating fresh is good for your health.

Please click the link from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to read about how to support our local farms: https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/foodforthought/Pages/Article.aspx?post=126.

06/26/2023

I am happy to announce progress on two important issues – the long overdue raising of the minimum wage in Pennsylvania and the pending reopening of I-95 in northeast Philadelphia.

I am happy to announce progress on two important issues – the long overdue raising of the minimum wage in Pennsylvania and the pending reopening of I-95 in northeast Philadelphia. 

06/26/2023

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that construction activities are scheduled on Route 32 (Bridge Street) in Borough of Morrisville PA under a local project to improve safety and mobility along the Delaware Canal State Park Towpath.

For more information: https://www.penndot.pa.gov/RegionalOffices/district-6/pages/details.aspx?newsid=8437

06/22/2023

06/21/2023

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that I-95 will be reopened this weekend, ahead of the originally projected two-week timeline. Please click the following link for up-to-date information on the project:
https://www.penndot.pa.gov/RegionalOffices/district-6/Pages/AlertDetails.aspx

06/20/2023

Delaware Canal State Park informs us that the towpath will be closed at Bridge Street in Borough of Morrisville PA, beginning today until further notice due to construction. The purpose of this closure is for public safety due to construction activity. Trail users should turn around at the closure and not attempt to get by it.

06/20/2023

In this week's email: The deadline for senior rebate program is extended and an update on I-95

As another week in Harrisburg wraps up, I wanted to provide you with an update on important news coming out of the state Capitol.

03/08/2023

In this week's email, I comment on Governor Shapiro's recent budget address, announce my committee appointment, and remind residents of PennDOT's report a pothole feature.

Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his first budget address, outlining a bold yet sensible plan to build better schools, safer communities, and a Pennsylvania that works for everyone.

02/22/2023

In this week's email, I remind constituents of a tax-season scam, the end of extra SNAP payments, and helpful government services!

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is warning Pennsylvania residents of a scam involving mail that threatens to garnish wages and seize property if a payment is not received. The letters resemble the name of a collection agency or state taxing agency. Officials are reminding residents to not tak...

02/15/2023

In this week's email, I remind constituents of an upcoming change to SNAP payments and provide updates on state-related programs and services.

Since the beginning of COVID, emergency allotments of SNAP have been paid during the second half of each month to help families facing additional financial pressures caused by the pandemic. Extra payments were authorized under the CARES Act. Due to a recent change in federal law, SNAP households wil...

02/10/2023

In this week's email, I update residents on a scam impacting the local community and provide information on state-related programs.

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is warning Pennsylvania residents of a scam involving mail that threatens to garnish wages and seize property if a payment is not received. The letters resemble the name of a collection agency or state taxing agency. Officials are reminding residents to not tak...