Mar. 30, 2022 /
![Pennsylvania legislators urge support for bill requiring insurance to cover donor breast milk]()
Pennsylvania legislators will join community advocates Wednesday to promote a bill that would authorize insurance coverage for medically prescribed pasteurized donor breast milk to infants with serious health conditions.
Feb. 03, 2022 /
![Rep. Wendi Thomas’ Healthcare Heroes Bill Advances]()
Rep. Wendi Thomas’ (R-Bucks) Healthcare Heroes legislation has unanimously passed the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.
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. 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.
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.
Sep. 14, 2021 /
![Amid healthcare staffing shortage, legislators consider extending pandemic regulation waivers]()
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Healthcare regulation waivers that helped Pennsylvania hospitals and clinics stay fully staffed through the pandemic are set to expire at the end of the month -- and healthcare groups warn that without an extension, the industry could see another staffing crisis.
Sep. 07, 2021 /
![Meeting on solar power slated for Ely Farm]()
The Pennsylvania Conservative Energy Forum (PennCEF) slated a tour of the Ely Farm on Woodhill Road, Newtown, for 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 26. This event highlights the use of solar energy to sustain a family farm. State and federal legislators, industry leaders and members of the agricultural community were invited to participate.
Jul. 23, 2021 /
![Legislature Begins To Tackle Congressional Redistricting, While Many Warn Against Political Gerrymandering]()
HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — The state Legislature is holding hearings this week on how best to draw congressional district lines.
Jul. 23, 2021 /
![A LEGACY OF SERVICE TO A HISTORIC TREASURE: Friends of the Delaware Canal fete retiring executive director for 30 years of service]()
SOLEBURY --The Friends of the Delaware Canal on Sunday, July 18 feted longtime executive director Susan Taylor during a retirement celebration held at the General Sullivan Pavilion in Washington Crossing Historic Park.
Jul. 16, 2021 /
![New process of redistricting allows PA citizens to help with the drawing of voting districts]()
HARRISBURG (July 13) - House Republican lawmakers and advocates held a press conference Monday in Richboro, Bucks County, to announce efforts to promote voter input in the drawing of congressional district maps.
Jul. 16, 2021 /
![Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers boast 'most transparent' congressional redistricting plan]()
Pennsylvania House Republicans on Monday unveiled plans for what lawmakers are calling "the most transparent" congressional redistricting process in the state's history.