Source: The Patch HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed a Universal Background Check bill by a vote of 104-99. The bill was introduced by state Rep. Perry Warren (D-31) and would eliminate the existing exemption from background checks for the private sale of long guns. “House Bill 1593 will make […]

Source: Holly Otterbein, Politico A new private poll in one of the nation’s top bellwethers shows President Donald Trump’s popularity taking a nosedive and Democrats staking out a lead in local elections — a potential warning sign for Republicans in the 2026 midterms. Fifty-three percent of likely voters in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, view Trump unfavorably,

Source: PA House Democratic Caucus NEW HOPE, Sept. 8 – As we approach the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation, civic engagement is at an all-time low. Educators and former lawmakers testified before the House Majority Policy Committee on reversing that trend and ensuring strong civics education in our K-12 schools to help preserve democracy. “The

Source: WHYY Bucks County Democrats, elected officials and residents rallied Thursday afternoon at SEPTA’s Yardley station, demanding funding approval for the transit agency. “We’re here today, on the 14th of August, over six weeks since a budget should have been passed and since funding for mass transit should have been accomplished, to say that it

Source: Levittown Patch BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Gov. Josh Shapiro appeared in Falls Township late last week to help launch the new high-tech Amazon data center. State Sen. Steve Santarsiero joined Shapiro Thursday at the site of the new data center at the North Point Keystone Trade Center on the former US Steel property. North

By Jennifer Herring, Chairman of the Doylestown Township Board of Supervisors Township Supervisors play a critical role in shaping the everyday experience of residents, workers, and visitors of thetownship, often behind the scenes and without much fanfare. While their work may not always grab headlines, thedecisions they make have a significant and lasting impact on

Source: Patch BUCKS COUNTY, PA — State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) will be hitting the road with officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) during a summer road tour on Thursday through the 10th Senatorial District, which stretches from Buckingham south to Tullytown. The road tour will include several stops to discuss high-priority repairs

Source: Levittown Patch BRISTOL BOROUGH, PA — Abraham Lincoln’s visit to Bristol Borough will be forever immortalized. Borough officials were expected to unveil its Lincoln Project during a dedication ceremony on Tuesday night to mark Lincoln’s stop in the borough to make a speech as he was headed by train to Washington, D.C., for his

Source: Newtown, PA Now For years, Newtown Township residents and officials have been working to improve pedestrian safety. On Monday, they were able to celebrate some victories. State Sen. Steve Santarsiero, State Rep. Perry Warren, township supervisors Dennis Fisher and John Mack, and police Lt. Christian Joseph joined residents Monday to mark the upgrades at