News
For-profit corporate water systems charged 82% more than local governments across the state, according to a new Food and Water Watch report. The average annual household bill from a private system was $1,172, while the average annual household bill from a local government system was $643.
Lancaster County in Pennsylvania has been the epicenter of the nation's worst measles outbreak in 35 years. It's also home to the largest Amish population in the U.S.
A desperate Brian Fitzpatrick has even made attempts to align himself with popular Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro while distancing himself from Trump and his own Republican Party.
The progressive California congressman argued against centrist Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz’s statement that Democrats should not try to pass ambitious bills if they win control of Congress in November.
State Rep. Jim Prokopiak says putting vulnerable populations at risk of long-term sustained homelessness will not help the situation, nor will demanding they get treatment.
Opinion
Thinking critically, challenging unsubstantiated claims, speaking out against federal government overreach, and voting to protect our constitutional rights are all within our power.
It’s time for our community in the 142nd District to have a representative in Harrisburg who understands working families.
This year's theme was "The Power of &," and it felt personal, writes Mindy Freeman.
The short answer: I am a supporter of public education, writes Laura Foster.
Basic decency should never have been a partisan issue, writes Bucks County's Jean Nycz.
Education
At 24-years-old, the youngest ever member and first Black man to serve on Bensalem's school board aims to put his skills to use for the community he grew up in.
The short answer: I am a supporter of public education, writes Laura Foster.
Lela Casey, one of the documentary series’ protagonists along with her daughter Evi, reflects on how a true story can still show only part of a much larger, more complicated experience.
“I am humbled, proud and excited to begin this new role in the district,” Coleman said.
A personal approach has helped the Bristol Township district school cut absences by 1,100 days.
Elections
A Philadelphia Inquirer/New York Times/Siena University poll published this week shows his Democratic challenger Bob Harvie in the lead in PA's First Congressional District race.
Thinking critically, challenging unsubstantiated claims, speaking out against federal government overreach, and voting to protect our constitutional rights are all within our power.
“Naturalized citizens are U.S. citizens, with exactly the same right to vote as anyone born here,” said John C. Yang, president and executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice.
A desperate Brian Fitzpatrick has even made attempts to align himself with popular Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro while distancing himself from Trump and his own Republican Party.
The GOP's focus on transgender issues stands in stark contrast with what voters tell pollsters they care most about this midterm season.
It’s time for our community in the 142nd District to have a representative in Harrisburg who understands working families.
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Recent Votes:
- H.R. 10866: Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act of 2026 October 22, 2026Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] This bill was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, House Committee on Ways and Means, and one other committee which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] is a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. […]
- H.R. 10866: Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act of 2026 October 22, 2026Bill Text: This bill's text is now available. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] is the sponsor of this bill.
- H.R. 10818: Fire Service Workforce Stability Act of 2026 October 15, 2026Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] This bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] is a member of the committee.
- H.R. 10818: Fire Service Workforce Stability Act of 2026 October 15, 2026Bill Text: This bill's text is now available. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] is the sponsor of this bill.