Since taking office, Governor Josh Shapiro’s budgets have spent more than $56 million from the EMS Operating Fund to provide EMS professionals with the support they need.
Staats announces over $151,000 in fire, EMS grants awarded to local departments
Funding for the grant program awarding the money comes from slot machine gaming proceeds, not General Fund tax revenue.
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.
New Britain Township approves preliminary 2026 budget with major capital upgrades planned
The spending plan funds police, roads, parks, and multimillion-dollar improvements.
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.
Northampton Township calls for tax increase in proposed budget – Bucks Round-Up – December 1, 2025
The preliminary 2026 budget calls for a 2.75-mill real estate tax hike — about $110 more for the average household.
Report on state EMS funding reveals shortcomings
The Department of Health has, for the fifteenth year, come up short on an audit of the state’s Emergency Medical Services operating fund.
Two injured in two-car crash on John Fries Highway Wednesday afternoon
The collision in Milford Township, Bucks County occurred near Milford Square Drive and the Exxon gas station, with damage consistent with a head-on collision.
One transported to Grand View after Route 611 motorcycle crash in Doylestown Sunday morning
The crash occurred on the bypass, north of Swamp Road, shortly before noon.
Report: One injured in small glider crash Monday evening in Hilltown Township
Emergency personnel were called to the scene at Philadelphia Glider Council two hours after the event, according to Bucks County emergency radio.
