News
“Based on our records… costs could go up for Pennie enrollees by 82 percent.” That’s on average. For others, it could go up even more or – when new regulations under H.R. 1, A Big Beautiful Bill Act, go into effect – it will be eliminated entirely.
Amazon announced in June that it will plant one of its data centers in Falls Township, concerning environmental advocates but delighting elected officials.
“Families in Bucks County and across the state are in crisis—not due to negligence on their part, but due to failures within a system that was supposed to protect them,” said Levittown parent Marlyn Rivera.
The media has overlooked Vance Boelter’s connection to the New Apostolic Reformation in his alleged targeting of public officials.
The Allegheny County Health Department announced that mobile air units provided by the state and Carnegie Mellon University will be stationed in the Mon Valley where the plant is Thursday and Friday.
Opinion
State Rep. Matzie discusses newly proposed legislation (H.B. 1272) which could dismantle PA's highly successful competitive energy market
If we want character to count again in our school district, come Election Day we need to vote for new leadership, writes Victor M. Verbeke.
Agreements between ICE and local police and sheriffs are eroding public safety and trust in law enforcement.
We sit at the crossroads of history and a turning point for the country, warns Bucks County military veteran Steve Nolan.
It’s no exaggeration to say that this legislation does more to endanger public health and encourage pollution than any other bill that has passed Congress in our nation’s history, writes Molly Parzen.
Education
Experts say the Trump administration’s “hostile” approach could plummet foreign enrollment.
While Quakertown only has a small portion of its overall budget that comes from the Federal government (less than $2 million, I believe) if we lose that funding source we are still required to provide the services [for which] we use that money,” Brian Reimers, Richland Township.
New letter seeks a copy of the state’s voter rolls, and details on election officials’ survey responses. The scope of the request raises privacy issues.
Most Americans oppose ICE raids on schools, which lead to absenteeism, disruption, and long-term threats to learning for all students.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration said in letters sent Tuesday that state-supported universities, libraries, early-childhood education programs and county health departments also will see delays.
Elections
In a video released Monday, she called herself a "strong ally" of President Donald Trump.
“It’s no surprise that billionaires and corporate special interests who are funding a dark money group are thanking Brian Fitzpatrick,” said Bob Harvie, Bucks County Commissioner.
Much of the night in Richlandtown was spent talking about topics such as health care, jobs, housing, and public service.
Counties with traveling technicians can get problems at polling sites fixed quickly.
The Trump administration wants to scoop up voter registration lists and other election data from all 50 states.
Democrats are talking to voters and listening to their concerns.
Recent Votes:
- H.R. 4993: Joe Fiandra Access to Home Infusion Act of 2025 August 19, 2025Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] This bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and 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 House Committee on Ways and Means.
- H.R. 4993: Joe Fiandra Access to Home Infusion Act of 2025 August 19, 2025Bill Text: This bill's text is now available. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] is the sponsor of this bill.
- H.R. 4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 July 23, 2025Vote: Passed 399/12 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.R. 3357: Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act July 23, 2025Vote: Passed 381/31 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
