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Election Experts Explain Why We Need Pre-Canvassing of Mail Ballots in Pennsylvania
Republican state lawmakers just won’t let it happen.
Aidan Tyksinski
September 16, 2024
Aidan Tyksinski
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Governor Josh Shapiro Endorses Anand Patel in Bucks County’s District 18 State House Race
Patel’s opponent, Republican incumbent K.C. Tomlinson, recently voted against a bill that would have provided free lunches to K-12 students in public schools.
Aidan Tyksinski
September 11, 2024
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Senator Bob Casey Meets with Bucks County Family to Discuss Legislation Helping Families with Children with Disabilities
Senator Casey met with Feasterville’s Chris and Maggie Dunham and their son Will to talk about how he can continue to be a leader in Congress who supports families like theirs.
Aidan Tyksinski
September 8, 2024
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Senator Bob Casey Tells Bucks County Voters ‘This Race Is About Rights and Fights’
The senator held a rally in Croydon featuring Governor Josh Shapiro and Democratic Congressional Candidate Ashley Ehasz.
Aidan Tyksinski
August 28, 2024
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President Biden’s Plan to Reform the Supreme Court Makes Sense. But Will It Get Done?
The Bucks County Beacon spoke with LaSalle University Professor Nicholas Staffieri, a Constitutional Law expert, who said while he agrees with Biden’s proposals, he doesn’t believe they will go anywhere.
Aidan Tyksinski
August 9, 2024
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Makes First Appearance as Kamala Harris’ Running Mate in Philadelphia
“I truly cannot imagine a better vice presidential candidate at this point,” said Newtown Borough resident Natalie Chernicoff.
Aidan Tyksinski
August 7, 2024
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State Senator Maria Collett and State Representative Steve Malagari to Host Family Fest in Souderton
Saturday’s free community event will have over 55 local vendors, as well as lawn games, balloon animals, music and refreshments.
Aidan Tyksinski
August 1, 2024
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Sierra Club Endorses Ashley Ehasz for Congress in Pennsylvania’s First Congressional District
The environmental group pledges to turn out its scores of volunteers to help elect the candidate who will actually protect “families’ health, air and water” and “build a clean energy economy that works for the people of our Commonwealth.”
Aidan Tyksinski
July 31, 2024
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Senator Bob Casey Reminds Bucks County Voters That Women’s Reproductive Freedom Is on the Ballot in November
Casey is running for reelection against anti-abortion Republican Dave McCormick, who was endorsed by Donald Trump and who has praised the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Aidan Tyksinski
July 23, 2024
The GOP’s Budget Bill and Its Federal Funding Cuts Will Harm Bucks County Students
July 3, 2025
“It is heartbreaking to see Congress embrace a budget bill that strips meals and health care away from children and families to fund massive tax breaks for the super wealthy and an unaccountable private school voucher program,” said PSEA President Aaron Chapin.
State Senator Steve Santarsiero: It’s Possible to Be an Advocate for the Homeless and Believe Encampments Are Not a Good Idea
July 2, 2025
The Bucks County Beacons’s reporting on Senate Bill 780 was incomplete and inaccurate, argues the head of the Bucks County Democratic Committee in an OpEd.
Supreme Court Provides Cover for Bigotry Draped in the Fig Leaf of Religion With LGBTQ School Books Decision
July 1, 2025
Education reporter Peter Greene breaks down Mahmoud v. Taylor.
Head Start in Bucks County Saved, Federal Funding Extended for Next 5 Years
June 30, 2025
“Head Start has been called one of the most successful anti-poverty programs in American history and continuing this comprehensive program is a reason for hope,” said Adam Clark, region advocacy coordinator for Pennsylvania State Education Association.
Regulatory Sandbox Proposed by Republican Pennsylvania Lawmaker Would Allow Businesses to Sidestep State Environmental Regulations
June 30, 2025
“This bill would allow you to set aside any state law, you could pollute the air as much as you want, you could pollute the water as much as you want, you could do anything essentially that you wanted that would ordinarily violate the law,” said former Secretary for PA’s Department of Environmental Protection David Hess.
