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.
Mar. 21, 2019 /
![Thomas to Host Shredder Event April 6]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) will host a free community shredding event to give residents the opportunity to safely destroy personal paperwork.
Mar. 19, 2019 /
![Thomas Reform Bills Would Limit Terms, Prevent State Government Shutdown]()
HARRISBURG-- Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) has introduced three bills to reform state government by limiting the number of terms served by House and Senate members, and by holding legislators accountable when they fail to pass a budget on time.
Mar. 11, 2019 /
![Thomas Introduces Bill to Protect PACE and PACENET Benefits]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) has introduced legislation to protect seniors from losing their PACE and PACENET benefits due to an increase in the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Mar. 11, 2019 /
![Local leaders tour Bucks state parks, assess needs]()
An assortment of local and state officials made several stops in Bucks and Northampton counties Friday afternoon, including in the Washington Crossing Historic and Delaware Canal state parks, where they said flooding, wear and tear had strained infrastructure. Some said Gov. Tom Wolf’s “Restore Pennsylvania” initiative, which calls for investments in “green infrastructure,” is key to the fixes.