Jun. 07, 2019 /
![Pa. public employees convicted of sex crimes could lose pensions]()
Legislation that would cost public officials and public employees their pension if they are convicted of committing a sexual offense involving a victim with whom they have a connection through their office or employment passed the state House of Representatives on Monday.
Jun. 05, 2019 /
![Thomas to Introduce Paid Family Leave Plan]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) will soon introduce legislation to create a paid family leave program for Pennsylvanians.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
![Two Bucks towns adopt resolution to stop gerrymandering]()
Two Bucks County municipalities recently adopted a resolution to end Pennsylvania electoral gerrymandering.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
![Thomas, Collett to Unveil Legislation to Create Funded Family Leave]()
WHAT: Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) will join Sen. Maria Collett (D-Montgomery/Bucks) to discuss their legislation to create a paid family leave program in Pennsylvania.
May. 28, 2019 /
![LTE: Searching for solutions for gerrymandering]()
Recently, I read Rep. Tom Murt’s article on removing politics from the redistricting process. Gerrymandering is not new terminology and much of the public is aware about how it works.
May. 22, 2019 /
![Bucks Reps Announce School Safety Grant Award for Middle Bucks Institute of Technology]()
HARRISBURG—Reps. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks), Meghan Schroeder (R-Bucks), and Todd Polinchock (R-Bucks) have announced that a Bucks County school has been awarded a grant from the Safe Schools Initiative.
May. 13, 2019 /
![AG report: Link between gun violence, lack of mental health coverage]()
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Mental Health Caucus Chairman Democrat Mike Schlossberg, along with Auditor General Eugene DePasquale, hosted a bipartisan discussion Wednesday on the link between gun violence and lack of mental health coverage.
May. 13, 2019 /
![Several area school districts get state safety grants]()
Seven school districts from Bucks or Eastern Montgomery counties, the Bucks County Intermediate Unit and Upper Bucks County Technical School in Bedminster were recently among the recipients of $40 million in school safety grants from the state.
May. 10, 2019 /
![Legislators introduce 'Phillip's Law,' named for 11-year-old who took his own life]()
After an 11-year-old Southwest Philadelphia boy took his own life last month, state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta introduced legislation to increase the number of mental health professionals in schools.
May. 01, 2019 /
![Thomas and Warren Announce Council Rock to Receive School Safety Grant]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Wendi Thomas (R-Northampton) and Perry Warren (D-Newtown) announced that the Council Rock School District has been awarded a school safety grant of $48,000.
Apr. 26, 2019 /
![Reps. Farry, Thomas announce senior property tax freeze legislation]()
State Reps. Frank Farry (R-Langhorne) and Wendi Thomas (R-Richboro) recently announced plans to introduce legislation to freeze property or eligible homeowners who are 65 years of age or older.
Apr. 26, 2019 /
![Senior Property Tax Freeze Legislation in the Works]()
IVYLAND – At a senior expo event Thursday morning held by Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Richboro), Bucks County State Rep. Frank Farry (R-Langhorne) joined Thomas in announcing their soon-to-be introduced legislation to freeze property taxes for eligible homeowners, age 65 years of age or older.
Apr. 23, 2019 /
![Reps. Farry, Thomas announce senior property tax freeze legislation]()
State Reps. Frank Farry (R-Langhorne) and Wendi Thomas (R-Richboro) recently announced plans to introduce legislation to freeze property or eligible homeowners who are 65 years of age or older.
Apr. 18, 2019 /
![Farry, Thomas Announce Senior Property Tax Freeze Legislation]()
IVYLAND – At a senior expo event this morning held by Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Richboro), Bucks County State Rep. Frank Farry (R-Langhorne) joined Thomas in announcing their soon-to-be introduced legislation to freeze property taxes for eligible homeowners, age 65 years of age or older.
Apr. 16, 2019 /
![Thomas to Host Meeting to Identify and Prevent Child Abuse]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) will host a special training event to help parents and all adults working with children identify and prevent child abuse.
Apr. 16, 2019 /
![Pa. public employees convicted of sex crimes could lose pensions]()
Legislation that would cost public officials and public employees their pension if they are convicted of committing a sexual offense involving a victim with whom they have a connection through their office or employment passed the state House of Representatives on Monday.
Apr. 15, 2019 /
![Thomas Bill to Require Pension Forfeiture for Sex Crimes Passes House]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored by Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) to prevent elected officials convicted of sexual offenses from receiving their public pension has passed the House.
Apr. 10, 2019 /
![Thomas Bill to Protect PACE and PACENET Benefits Passes House]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation introduced by Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) to prevent seniors from losing their PACE and PACENET benefits due to an increase in the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) has passed the House.
Apr. 09, 2019 /
![Thomas to Host Senior Expo April 18]()
HARRISBURG--Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) is inviting area seniors, their families and their caregivers to attend a Senior Living Expo on Thursday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Spring Mill Manor, 171 Jacksonville Road in Ivyland.
Mar. 27, 2019 /
![Thomas Bill to Protect PACE and PACENET Benefits Passes Committee]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation introduced by Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) to prevent seniors from losing their PACE and PACENET benefits due to an increase in the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) has passed the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee.