The draft budget funds a new IT director and a HR director but defers additional police, fire, zoning, and public works staffing departments requested.
Trump can’t escape blame for Bucks Republican rout
Bucks County Republicans suffered not from poor candidate quality but from bad brand health — and they have Trump to blame for it.
Bucks proposes 3.2% tax increase in $516M 2026 budget
The preliminary budget projects a deficit of $16.4 million at current millage rates.
Bucks budget could include a tax increase unmentioned in early proposal – Bucks Round-Up – November 28, 2025
County officials attribute cost increases to the needs of public safety infrastructure, libraries, and Bucks County Community College.
Bucks County releases 2026 preliminary budget that increases expenditures 3.2%
The preliminary budget projects a deficit of $16.4 million at current millage rates.
Bucks County remembers fallen officers with memorial wreath
Each year during the holiday season, the County displays the wreath – adorned with blue lights and sixteen white ornaments, one for each fallen officer.
Newtown water treatment plant plan nixed – Bucks Round-Up – November 21, 2025
Area officials originally envisioned the plant as a way to keep down sewer rates and relieve strain on the area’s wastewater treatment system.
Bucks County officials raise prospect of tax hike – Bucks Round-Up – November 17, 2025
The stress facing Bucks County may change now that the state budget has been passed.
Republicans need strategic changes before 2027 commissioners campaign
Tomorrow’s GOP election victories will possibly be rooted in discerning yesterday’s election missteps.
State senator and county Democratic chair lauds new state budget – Bucks Round-Up – November 13, 2025
Governor Shapiro signed Pennsylvania’s long-delayed $50.9 billion budget Wednesday, more than four months after presenting it to legislators.