Jan. 04, 2022 /
![New Maps for House Districts are Unfair and Less Competitive]()
When I first ran for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, part of my platform was to fight for fair redistricting – to take politics out of the process of drawing legislative districts and increase competition in elections. Since my election, this is something I have worked hard to achieve.
Jan. 04, 2022 /
![Why Pennsylvania Should Set Appliance Efficiency Standards]()
As we entered the colder winter months, energy costs across Pennsylvania increased for most customers, including some who saw a 50% hike.
Jan. 04, 2022 /
![New PA House District maps unfair, less competitive]()
When I first ran for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, part of my platform was to fight for fair redistricting – to take politics out of the process of drawing legislative districts and increase competition in elections. Since my election, this is something I have worked hard to achieve.
Dec. 28, 2021 /
![Forthcoming legislation to target porch pirates in Pennsylvania]()
A Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to increase penalties for porch pirates amid a surge in thefts of packages left for delivery.
Dec. 28, 2021 /
![PA lawmakers to take first steps toward new congressional map]()
A Republican-controlled state House committee planned to vote on a proposed map of Pennsylvania's new congressional districts that its chair introduced into legislation Wednesday, as a rival map was being prepared in the Senate where lawmakers promise an open process with debate and public comment.
Dec. 28, 2021 /
![See how the proposed Pennsylvania congressional map scores in every key area]()
A proposed congressional map put forth by Pennsylvania House Republicans meets fairness standards set by the state’s highest court but benefits the GOP, a likely sticking point as negotiations begin within the legislature and with Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf.
Dec. 28, 2021 /
![Pa. congressional map drafts are out]()
Two proposed congressional district maps — one formally released by House Republicans, one leaked from the Senate — are now public in Pennsylvania.
Dec. 28, 2021 /
![Students Stuff 2,300 Stockings For Troops In Levittown]()
Neither rain nor sleet nor limitations due to a pandemic will keep the students of the Bucks County Intermediate Unit (Bucks IU) at the Samuel Everitt School in Middletown Township’s Levittown section from completing their annual Stockings for Soldiers program.
Dec. 15, 2021 /
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored by Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) to reform the state’s PACENET program has passed the Senate. It now moves to Gov. Tom Wolf for his signature.
Dec. 14, 2021 /
![State Lawmaker Wants Tougher Penalties for “Porch Pirates”]()
Tis the season for packages to be delivered to front doors and Grinch’s to steal them. With the ongoing pandemic and online purchases skyrocketing, more and more boxes are being left on porches unattended for hours making them prime targets for thieves.
Dec. 14, 2021 /
![THOMAS TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO TARGET PORCH PIRATES]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) will soon introduce legislation to crack down on home delivery theft.
Dec. 14, 2021 /
![Bucks County lawmaker to introduce legislation targeting porch pirates]()
HARRISBURG-- State Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) will soon introduce legislation to crack down on home delivery theft.
Dec. 09, 2021 /
![Thomas to Introduce Legislation to Target Porch Pirates]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) will soon introduce legislation to crack down on home delivery theft.
Nov. 17, 2021 /
![House Passes Thomas’ Bill to Place Washington Crossing Historic Park Under the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) sponsored House Bill 1823, transferring the powers, duties, and functions of Washington Crossing Historic Park to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Nov. 09, 2021 /
![Thomas Bill to Increase Benefit Paid to Veteran Funerals Passes Senate Committee]()
HARRISBURG-- The Senate Veterans Committee today passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) to increase the amount of the benefit provided to those who perform burials with military honors for interred Veterans at any one of our three national cemeteries.
Nov. 04, 2021 /
![House moves bill to add seniors to prescription drug program]()
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania House voted unanimously Wednesday to expand income eligibility limits for the state's prescription drug subsidy program.
Nov. 04, 2021 /
![Pa. House votes to expand PACENET program to help more seniors pay for prescriptions]()
More seniors would qualify for Pennsylvania’s PACENET prescription assistance program, under a bill that won unanimous approval by the state House of Representatives on Wednesday.
Oct. 29, 2021 /
Reps. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks), Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery) and Meghan Schroeder (R-Bucks) were joined by Curtis Kossman, president of the board of trustees at Provident Charter School: Designed for Students with Dyslexia; Shaena Fazal, managing director of advocacy at Alliance for Safety and Justice; Refuge for Women Pittsburgh; and Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh to introduce the Safer Pennsylvania Act.
Oct. 27, 2021 /
![Thomas Bill to Expand PACENET Passes the House]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored by Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) to reform the state’s PACENET program has passed the House.
Sep. 23, 2021 /
![Southeast House Republicans Forge Historic Resolution to Extend Emergency Order, Expand Relief Efforts]()
HARRISBURG- Republican House members from Southeastern Pennsylvania crafted and passed a historic measure to extend the governor’s emergency order, permitting additional relief to areas affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. This was the first time an emergency order from the governor was extended by the state Legislature.