Politics & Government

Emrick Named Guardian of Small Business

State Rep. Joe Emrick receives award for helping small businesses.

State Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) has been named a Guardian of Small Business by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

Guardians of Small Business are awarded to members of the General Assembly who voted favorably on key small-business issues at least 75 percent of the time during the current session.

Emrick is running for re-election in the 137th Legislative District Nov. 6 against former Bangor Mayor Joseph Capozzolo.

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