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Bensalem Schools Face Severe Budget Crisis and Possible 8.2% Tax Hike

On a recent evening inside Bensalem High School, about two dozen residents gathered for an informal question-and-answer session organized by the district’s public relations...

Prokopiak Announces State Funding for Middletown Township Projects

State Rep. Jim Prokopiak, D-Bucks, has announced the approval of two state grants that will support critical infrastructure and public service improvements in Middletown...

Warren to host cleanup effort along Neshaminy Creek

The Pick Up Pennsylvania fall event will support the International Coastal Cleanup

Fitzpatrick in jeopardy 

The National Journal’s Hotline report last week ranked the 1st Congressional District, currently represented by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, as the 17th most likely to flip party control

Fitzpatrick announces $1,563,106 Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction grant

The grant will enable the county to address lead hazards in 200 housing units

Fitzpatrick introduces Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act

This legislation seeks to adjust federal funding levels for pediatric cancer at a fairer percentage rate than is currently allocated

Expansion of do-not-call legislation heads to governor’s desk

House Bill 318 would eliminate the current five-year term limit of phone numbers on the state’s do-not-call list requirements

Agriculture Committee holds hearing on Farry firework safety legislation

House Bill 1687 would implement fireworks discharge time constraints and increase criminal penalties for the selling/use of fireworks in violation of the law

Act introduced to combat climate change

The Market Choice Act will implement a fee on carbon emissions, the revenue from which would provide funding for infrastructure development

Sheriff’s office warns locals of phone scam

At no point will the Bucks County Sheriff’s office ever call and ask for money

PA launches option for voters to apply online for absentee ballot

This option is available starting with the November election

House committee approves Farry bill to create service award program for volunteer firefighters

The bill is part of a package of legislation aimed to assist first responders across the Commonwealth
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