Too often, parents and school staff learn about dangerous situations days or even weeks after they occur, sometimes through the media.
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.
State budget impasse ends as Governor Shapiro signs $50.1B spending bill
The House passed the measure by a 156-47 vote, while the Senate did the same by a 40-9 count.
Fiscal fallout: Pennsylvania funding has spiked 64% under last two governors
The state’s budgets have increased 3.5 times more during the last two Democratic administrations than the previous Republican one.
Coleman’s weapon incident notification bill signed into law
The law requires schools to quickly notify parents, guardians, and school employees if a weapon is discovered at a school property, event, or vehicle.
Exxon in Doylestown picketed over kratom derivative
Devin Refice is sounding the alarm to the Doylestown Borough Council about sales of 7-OH.
Farry: Senate Institutional and Sustainability Committee advances bill to strengthen Pennsylvania’s nursing workforce
Pennsylvania has a shortage of nurses, driven in part by increasing health care demands, workforce changes, and limited nursing program capacity.
The real hit behind Mike Tyson’s marijuana push in PA
Pennsylvania is squarely in the marijuana industry’s sights.
Coleman’s consumer protection bill passes Senate committee
Senate Bill 1074 would update Pennsylvania’s Public Adjuster Licensing Law that was last amended in 2012.
Sheriff Harran applauds committee advancement of critical DNA public safety bill
Harran urged the full State Senate to pass the “commonsense” legislation to solve crimes and prevent future victims.