Yesterday, PECO filed a request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to increase electric rates by 12.5% and natural gas rates by 11.4%.
Santarsiero, Farry, Warren and Marcell honor national champion C.R. North marching band
The CR North Marching Band earned the USBands Group IIA Pennsylvania State Championship and the USBands Group IIA National Championship.
Central Bucks board backs statewide bell-to-bell cellphone ban
In a resolution approved at its Thursday night meeting, the board expressed unified support for a Senate bill to effect the ban.
Santarsiero, Warren announce state funding for Upper Makefield pedestrian and roadway improvements
The funding will be used to construct new sidewalks, install ADA-compliant ramps, and make other enhancements along the corridor.
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.
Universal background check bill passes House
Under current Pennsylvania law, background checks are required for most handgun purchases
and for sales through licensed dealers.
Flood Insurance Task Force recommendation passes House
Under the legislation, home sellers would be required to disclose whether the property has previously experienced flood damage.
More excavations planned to repair Sunoco’s Twin Oaks Pipeline – Bucks Round-Up – August 15, 2025
In 2023, the pipeline cracked, causing thousands of gallons of jet fuel to contaminate Upper Makefield residents’ water wells. The problem was only ascertained and fixed this winter.
Senate passes bipartisan bills to modernize language in state insurance laws
Warren and Pickett, who serve as the majority and minority chairs, respectively, of the House Insurance Committee, championed these bills to align Pennsylvania law with modern terminology they say reflects dignity and respect for individuals with disabilities.