Mike Carroll

Mike Carroll

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Mike Carroll (D) represents parts of Lackawanna and Luzerne counties in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, where he has served since 2007.

Infrastructure An Amtrak train departs 30th Street Station in Philadelphia in October 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Infrastructure NEPA Lawmakers: Scranton-to-NYC Passenger Rail Service Makes Perfect Sense for Our Region

"Amtrak’s passenger rail service from Scranton to NYC would enhance job growth and tourism for the region."

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