Democratic Commissioners Bob Harvie and Diane Ellis-Marseglia voted in favor of the budget, while GOP Commissioner Gene DiGirolamo opposed the plan.
Bucks commissioners approve 2026 operating budget with tax increase
The board enacted a $517 million plan to fund the government through the end of next year.
Middletown will try to pass budget in second attempt – Bucks Round-Up – December 17, 2025
The proposed $53.1 million spending plan includes significant tax increases tied to the earned income tax.
Inside Elections moves PA-01 from likely to lean Republican
The analysis’s new rankings nationwide give Democrats more hope than in recent election cycles.
From the Editors: Local communities should partner with ICE
Activists concerned about civil liberties should find actual threats to confront.
Fitzpatrick moves to extend ACA subsidies as deadline looms – Bucks Round-Up – December 8, 2025
The Bucks County Republican said his bill’s draft is nearly complete and has support from a small block of moderates in both parties.
Bucks County unveils deficit’s suggested cost to taxpayers – Bucks Round-Up – December 5, 2025
CFO Jeanette Weaver warned that expenditures continue to outpace revenues and said grant opportunities, while helpful, are one-time fixes.
Bucks County launches Lower Bucks Center construction livestream
Streaming at BucksCounty.gov/LBGSC, the feed invites residents to follow along from the ground up as the new facility comes to life in Bristol Township.
Tax hike proposed in 2026 Newtown Township budget for fire and EMS – Bucks Round-Up – December 4, 2025
The draft budget funds a new IT director and a HR director but defers additional police, fire, zoning, and public works staffing departments requested.
Bucks proposes 3.2% tax increase in $516M 2026 budget
The preliminary budget projects a deficit of $16.4 million at current millage rates.