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.
A debt default would be devastating for military veterans in Bucks County (and across the country) who depend on federal government programs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Studies have shown that this shorter work week (with same pay) is a win-win because workers are both happier and more productive.
Almost 2 million Pennsylvanians receive SNAP benefits, 43,372 in Bucks County. Cutting this lifeline this month will lead to food insecurity and tough choices for people in need.
The Bucks County Intermediary Unit and Council Rock School District are both doing exceptional advocacy work for these kids and their families.
In her new role as a party leader, Jane Kleeb is organizing Democrats to go on the offensive.
Kids’ games like “Street Survival Homeless Simulator” available on Nintendo Switch illustrate just how broken our society has become as we commodify everything – even people’s suffering.
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 inconceivable that after decades of promises and political posturing, Congress has yet to pass a permanent solution for undocumented immigrants who entered the country as children and other undocumented people,” said Make the Road PA’s Armando Jiménez.
“Danny is a battle-tested patriot who represents the best of his generation. Bucks County will be safer with him as our Sheriff,” said former Bucks County Congressman Patrick Murphy.
