Politics

The legislation would address the growing numbers of children and teenagers suffering from mental health disorders

House Bill 1459 would establish a Mental Wellness and Stress Management program to protect emergency responders living with post-traumatic stress injuries

Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick voted with his party

 SB 868, introduced by Sen. Steve Santarsiero, would provide children in the family court system with greater legal protections by adding to the evidence judges consider in making custody and visitation decisions

The bill is on its way to the Senate for consideration

The Bensalem Times provides an in-depth look at the candidates running in the municipal election for Bensalem Township council

The Times provides an in-depth look at the candidates running in the municipal election for Northampton Township supervisor

House Bill 269 would exempt a spouse or child of a first responder, who receives benefits from the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefit Act, from paying a realty transfer tax if they decide to sell their house within five years of the death

The resolution passed, 354-60

Pennsylvania voters will decide on a proposed constitutional amendment on crime victim rights in the Nov. 5 election