State Sen. Lisa Boscola announced Oct. 22 state funding totaling $9,066,260 for projects in the 18th Senatorial District through the new Public School Facilities Improvement Program and the Local Share Account-Statewide.

Northampton County will receive $40,000 in LSA funding for its regional multimodal trails planning project.

“I am pleased to announce these grants that will improve school facilities that are in need of improvements and upgrades to improve the learning environment for our students and teachers along with projects that will enhance public safety and quality of life for residents throughout my district,” Boscola stated. “I will continue to fight hard to make sure our local communities get their fair share of statewide dollars to complete priority projects as identified by local government leaders.”

Boscola said she was pleased to work with her colleagues in the Lehigh Valley legislative delegation to secure the state funds, approved by Commonwealth Financing Authority.

The Local Share Accounts were established by the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming (Act 71 of 2004). The funds are generated by the state gaming funds and may be used to support projects in the public interest within the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The grants were approved by the state Commonwealth Financing Authority Board in Harrisburg.