A CB West High School teacher said at a meeting Tuesday that the learning environment has improved dramatically after a classroom phone ban.
Unprecedented spending at governor’s private residence prompts Intergovernmental Operations Committee to issue subpoenas
Coleman led the effort to authorize the subpoenas after months of stonewalling and incomplete responses from state agencies and local officials.
Bipartisan bill to prohibit student cellphone use during school day passes Senate Education Committee
The bill aims to curb distractions, improve academic performance, and address concerns about mental health and social development.
Senate confirms Governor Shapiro’s nominee Dr. Carrie Rowe as Pennsylvania secretary of education
Rowe is a lifelong Pennsylvanian who has spent her entire career working in education at various levels.
Coleman teams with Treasurer Garrity to return unclaimed property in Bucks and Lehigh counties
Coleman is hosting two events, one each in Bucks and Lehigh counties, to help constituents search for and claim unclaimed property.
Transparency is the first step to safer schools
Too often, parents and school staff learn about dangerous situations days or even weeks after they occur, sometimes through the media.
So-called skill games are a racket the state should ban, not tax
Game manufacturers — led by Georgia-based Pace-O-Matic — have concocted a “Pennsylvania skill” version of what is still essentially a slot machine.
County lawmakers weigh in on the end of the budget impasse – Bucks Round-Up – November 14, 2025
Pennsylvania’s long-delayed state budget is finally in place, and Bucks County lawmakers are marking the moment with different takeaways.
Staats highlights fiscal responsibility, education investments, and energy relief in budget agreement
Staats said “the final agreement reflects several meaningful priorities achieved for Pennsylvania families and taxpayers.”
Marcell statement on bipartisan budget agreement
“This year’s budget comes from bipartisan compromise and delivers responsible government without raising taxes…,” Marcell said.
