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“Behind every data point is a child, a parent or a neighbor whose health and food security depend on these programs,” said Kari King, president and CEO of Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children.
Nevertheless, the House bill to raise the wage to $15 passed 104-95. The Republican-controlled state senate is the next hurdle to clear.
“It’s really the community and showing the kids we are still fighting for them, to honor them, and we’re not going to stop,” said Jeffrey Bernstein, an Upper Bucks United volunteer and organizer.
Bald eagles and other raptors are among more than 100 bird species that have died from avian flu in the past four years—and the virus is still spreading.
A public meeting is scheduled for April 16 in Langhorne to discuss the PennDOT renovations to U.S. 1 that begin north of the Penndel Interchange and complete just beyond the overpass at Corn Crib Lane.
Opinion
Steve Cickay reviews Joyce Vance’s new book “Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual For Keeping A Democracy."
The $200 billion that the Pentagon wants for this war could easily restore SNAP and Medicaid benefits to millions of struggling Americans.
The ACLU of Pennsylvania created a resource for Saturday's events: "Democracy Takes US ALL: Toolkit for Pennsylvanians to Move From Thought to Action."
The Republican congressman’s recent word salads on Trump’s war on Iran and his vote against the bipartisan House War Powers Resolution exposes how Fitzpatrick talks like a big "moderate" but shrinks when it comes time to actually stand up to MAGA, writes Tom Taft.
By doubling down on clean, renewable energy, we aren’t just protecting our planet. We are delivering long-term savings that protect our communities from future price shocks, writes Molly Parzen.
Education
"We’re doing this because students are actually losing skills, losing cognitive capacity and creativity,” said Penn Associate Professor Emily Hammer.
I believe it’s essential that teachers avoid suppressing spontaneous discussions and revamp how they approach difficult discussions about current events and other topics, writes Boaz Dvir, founder of Penn State's Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Education Initiative.
Nine of the county’s 13 districts share how they’re approaching the emerging technology in a survey by Technical.ly and the Bucks County Beacon.
Silence is not a safety plan, writes Maureen Kratz.
Local author Rich Shifman speaks to Editor Cyril Mychalejko about his new book "We Were the Cuckoo Bees" and how the local community who defeated Moms for Liberty served as his muse.
Elections
The announcement comes as the cost of child care continues to rise and as waiting lists for federal child care subsidies, which support working families in poverty, continue to grow.
All 50 states require ballots to be cast or postmarked on or before Election Day, but 14 states have grace periods for receiving and counting regular mailed ballots, ranging from a day to several weeks after the election.
The great-grandson of President William Howard Taft spoke with Editor Cyril Mychalejko about politics, policy, the upcoming Democratic primary in May, and more.
Health care costs now rank among voters’ top concerns in battleground districts in states like Pennsylvania.
“This includes millions of people who make up your communities, including married women, people of color and voters who live in rural areas,” said Fair Elections Center CEO Rebekah Caruthers.
“Abortion is on the ballot in every election and for every office. State legislatures have become the front lines in the fight for reproductive freedom," said Adam Hosey, the PAC's political director.
Recent Votes:
- H.R. 8029: Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act March 26, 2026Vote: Passed 218/206 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 8029: Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act March 26, 2026Vote: Failed 210/215 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Nay
- H.Res. 1128: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security. March 26, 2026Vote: Passed 225/187 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.R. 5103: Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026 March 25, 2026Vote: Passed 218/206 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
