News
In Philadelphia, medetomidine was detected in 72% of illegal opioid samples tested late last year, overtaking xylazine, which has complicated the U.S. response to the opioid crisis.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Stage United to bring these performances to the Borough," said Caitlin Hernandez, director of Parks & Recreation in the Doylestown Borough.
The union has been at odds with the company for years over working conditions for drivers and warehouse staff.
“We want him [Fitzpatrick] to stand for the rule of law, which means due process for anyone being removed from our country, and we want him to publicly denounce these abuses and fight to ensure that constitutional rights are upheld for everyone.”
Compared to his first term, the threat posed by Trump’s second administration is on a “new level,” environmental groups and legal experts say.
In Philadelphia, medetomidine was detected in 72% of illegal opioid samples tested late last year, overtaking xylazine, which has complicated the U.S. response to the opioid crisis.
Opinion
Many of the policy initiatives and executive orders undertaken by the Trump administration will have deleterious effects for a large share of Americans, and as our latest PRRI survey report shows — many such actions are extraordinarily unpopular.
I was shocked that anyone would consider him a good choice, writes Centennial parent Nancy Pontius.
Time and again, the opposition in Mussolini's Italy failed to concertedly oppose the fascists’ attacks on democratic norms and institutions. Then it was too late.
Appropriating at least $100 million in the state budget would pay for evidenced-based literacy curricula in every district and structured literacy training for teachers.
It’s time to tell Sheriff Harran that we will not let Bucks County become a playground for ICE.
Many of the policy initiatives and executive orders undertaken by the Trump administration will have deleterious effects for a large share of Americans, and as our latest PRRI survey report shows — many such actions are extraordinarily unpopular.
Education
An independent abuse report found non-verbal Jamison Elementary School students were subjected to physical punishment and neglect. Whether people will be fired or criminally charged is up in the air.
I was shocked that anyone would consider him a good choice, writes Centennial parent Nancy Pontius.
Appropriating at least $100 million in the state budget would pay for evidenced-based literacy curricula in every district and structured literacy training for teachers.
The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by the National Education Association and the ACLU, which accused the Republican administration of violating teachers’ due process and First Amendment rights.
“We should be expanding access, not taking it away. Every child deserves a fair and equitable start, and I’ll fight in Congress to protect programs like Head Start that make that possible,” said Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie, a Democratic candidate for Congress in PA-01.
An independent abuse report found non-verbal Jamison Elementary School students were subjected to physical punishment and neglect. Whether people will be fired or criminally charged is up in the air.
Elections
It is the latest example of the DOJ dropping or withdrawing from a voting rights case begun under former President Joe Biden.
This bill will disenfranchise millions of voters, especially rural voters, voters of color, and married women who have chosen to change their last names, as numerous nonpartisan organizations have pointed out. But for Fitzpatrick it just didn’t matter.
The first round of lawsuits all cite the plain text of Article 1, which gives the president no power to regulate elections.
“The reason I win tough races is simple – I listen to people and I fight for them,” Harvie said.
In her new role as a party leader, Jane Kleeb is organizing Democrats to go on the offensive.
The judge ruled that rejecting mail ballots for issues with the date on the outer envelope violates voters’ First Amendment rights, since voting is considered an expression of free speech.
It is the latest example of the DOJ dropping or withdrawing from a voting rights case begun under former President Joe Biden.
Recent Votes:
- H.J.Res. 88: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Cle May 1, 2025Vote: Passed 246/164 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.J.Res. 78: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to “Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Statu May 1, 2025Vote: Passed 216/195 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Nay
- H.J.Res. 89: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Stan April 30, 2025Vote: Passed 225/196 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Nay
- H.J.Res. 87: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty V April 30, 2025Vote: Passed 231/191 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Nay