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Philadelphia Expands Shelter Capacity to Reach “Functional Zero”

Philadelphia is moving forward with a plan to reach what city officials describe as “a functional zero in homelessness,” defined as a point where...

Rep. Brian Munroe Pushes Action on Online Scams Targeting Seniors

As older Pennsylvanians navigate rising costs and inflation, another threat to their financial security has been growing at an alarming rate. Bad actors are...

Wolf secures agreement with legislative leaders on constitutional amendment supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse

The amendment would open a two-year window for survivors to file civil lawsuits

Sept. 20 is National Voter Registration Day

Learn more and register to vote outside the Grundy Library

Thomas appointed to Commission for Adult Mental Health

The commission will allocate the $100 million to improve mental health services in Pennsylvania that was included in the 2022-23 state budget

Funding to prosecute gun crimes

Sen. Steve Santarsiero announced $50 million for the Gun Violence Investigation and Prosecution Grant Program, which helps law enforcement and district attorneys investigate and prosecute gun crimes

Environmental-friendly aviation

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick helped introduce the Aviation Emissions Reduction Opportunity Act, legislation to reduce air pollution and spur clean energy job growth

Funding to address student mental health

Sen. Steve Santarsiero announced $200 million in state funding to address student mental health and school safety in this year’s budget

Commissioners meeting Sept. 7

The Bucks County Commissioners will meet again on Sept. 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the Bucks County Administration Building in Doylestown

Nurses union backs Fetterman

The Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals endorsed Lt. Gov. John Fetterman for U.S. Senate on Nov. 8

Santarsiero hosts PennDOT road tour

The senator highlighted local roads in need of repair

Commissioners meeting Aug. 17

The Aug. 17 meeting of the Bucks County Commissioners is set for 10:30 a.m. at the Bucks County Administration Building
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