Mary Gay has been making the news on everything from massive job gains in the district, to airport grants, an achievement award, and so much more — and we didn't want you to miss any of it. Her hard work is paying off, and our district and Commonwealth are better for it. Take a look at the latest below:
| First, Mary Gay played a key role in the YEARS-LONG successful effort to save thousands of jobs in the Ridley Park Chinook program. Mary Gay worked hard to keep these jobs right here in our district and it shows just how committed she is to the fight for our future. Read more below:
“I am thrilled to announce the Army’s decision to recommit to Chinook modernization. This decision guarantees over 20 years of production at Boeing’s Ridley Park facility, supporting thousands of good-paying jobs in our region as well as our national security.”
“For decades, Chinook production has been a critical regional economic engine, with multiple generations of families working at the Ridley Park facility. With this decision, that tradition will continue.”
Mayor Cherelle Parker joined U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon at the Philadelphia International Airport Friday morning to announce an additional $20.4 million in federal infrastructure funding coming to the upgraded terminal facilities.
As part of the federal Department of Transportation's Airport Terminals Program, PHL will get upgrades to its HVAC and electrical systems that leaders say will make the airport more sustainable and modern.
"With rising costs and threats to healthcare, education, and child nutrition, our children need lawmakers willing to make them a true national priority. Being named a Champion for Children is an honor I do not take lightly, and I won’t stop fighting in Congress to ensure every vote and every bill prioritizes a brighter future for all children."
“The agency is receiving $317 million from the Federal Transit Administration's Rail Vehicle Replacement Program. It's the largest grant in the program's history, topping a previous $200 million record given to the Chicago Transit Authority.”
  Federal and local leaders celebrated what they touted as the largest federal grant ever awarded to SEPTA, allowing Philadelphia’s transit agency to purchase 200 new rail cars for the Market-Frankford Line.
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We’re so proud of what Mary Gay has accomplished recently to make a real difference in SE PA and we hope you are too. Thanks for reading along!
More soon,
Luke