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In Philadelphia, Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs Shares Conference Space with Mom’s Group that Quotes Hitler
This doesn’t seem like a good match.
Pat LaMarche
June 30, 2023
Pat LaMarche
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Democrats Want to Make it Safer Give Birth in Pennsylvania
The new legislation, which has bipartisan support, will mandate solutions designed to reduce maternal mortality rates in the commonwealth.
Pat LaMarche
June 21, 2023
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It’s Time to Change the Way Pennsylvania Deals With Probation and Parole
Montgomery County Democratic State Representative Tim Briggs plans to introduce a new bill that would eliminate some of the commonwealth’s most punitive policies and institute state-wide uniformity that more humanely deals with those who run afoul of the law.
Pat LaMarche
June 13, 2023
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Republicans Intend to Sacrifice Veterans Programs As They Hold Debt Ceiling Hostage
A debt default would be devastating for military veterans in Bucks County (and across the country) who depend on federal government programs.
Pat LaMarche
May 19, 2023
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Rep. Joanna McClinton’s Historic Pennsylvania House Speakership at Risk in Delaware County Special Election
PA’s first woman House Speaker spoke with the Bucks County Beacon about her time in the position, the chamber’s accomplishments thus far, and why school board races matter.
Pat LaMarche
May 12, 2023
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Harrisburg Is Stealing From Poor Kids to Fund Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Rather than using TANF funds for families in crisis – the actual intent of the program – Pennsylvania has been siphoning off these federal dollars and is one of the nation’s most egregious offenders.
Pat LaMarche
April 25, 2023
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Federal Court Ruling Hurts Pennsylvania Health Workers
Already underpaid nurses, physical therapists and social workers who care for your loved ones can now get further squeezed by private agencies raking in your tax dollars.
Pat LaMarche
April 13, 2023
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Bill Honoring Slaves with Congressional Gold Medal Co-Sponsored by Philadelphia-Area Congress Members, Except Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
Bucks County NAACP President Karen Downer doesn’t expect Fitzpatrick will become a sponsor because the legislation reminds Americans that enslaved people built the nation from the early 1600s.
Pat LaMarche
March 27, 2023
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Could a 4-Day, 32-Hour Work Week Come to Pennsylvania? These 3 Democrats Are Working On It
Studies have shown that this shorter work week (with same pay) is a win-win because workers are both happier and more productive.
Pat LaMarche
March 17, 2023
Bucks County Opportunity Council Celebrates 18 Families Who with Public Assistance and Hard Work Won Their Wars on Poverty
April 30, 2025
BCOC’s Economic Self-sufficiency Program has now reached 420 families becoming financially independent since its inception.
OPINION: Abram Lucabaugh Was a Divisive Central Bucks Superintendent Praised by Moms for Liberty. He’s the Last Person Who Should Run Centennial School District
April 29, 2025
I was shocked that anyone would consider him a good choice, writes Centennial parent Nancy Pontius.
These Pennsylvania College and University Presidents Say the Trump Administration’s ‘Unprecedented Government Overreach’ Endangers Higher Education
April 25, 2025
There are 480 higher education leaders from across the country who have signed a letter opposing “undue government intrusion in the lives of those who learn, live and work” on their campuses.
Trump Administration’s Proposed Funding Cuts to Head Start Would Harm Vulnerable Bucks County Kids
April 24, 2025
“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.
Exclusive: Sheriff Fred Harran Enlists Bucks County in Trump’s Nationwide Immigration Crackdown
April 22, 2025
The Bucks County Sheriff’s office has an application pending to participate in ICE’s 287(g) “task force model”, which essentially makes local law enforcement officers de facto ICE agents.
