Cost of living was crucial to numerous recent Democratic victories.
Proposed Hilltown senior housing spurs traffic, safety concerns – Bucks Round-Up – December 11, 2025
The developer appeared before the Board of Supervisors this week to review the proposal and request waivers, but supervisors stopped short of a vote.
Holiday package theft surges as officials urge precautions – Bucks Round-Up – December 10, 2025
Consumer Protection Director Mike Bannon says porch piracy remains a persistent problem across the county and beyond.
New Britain Borough gears up for two-mill tax rise – Bucks Round-Up – December 9, 2025
Negotiations with the Central Bucks Regional Police Department over officer compensation could make the tax increase even greater.
Fitzpatrick moves to extend ACA subsidies as deadline looms – Bucks Round-Up – December 8, 2025
The Bucks County Republican said his bill’s draft is nearly complete and has support from a small block of moderates in both parties.
It’s still the economy
I choose to believe this season’s spending surge indicates optimism and confidence.
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.
Alleged voter fraudster points to Trump pardons – Bucks Round-Up – December 3, 2025
Last month, Trump exercised his presidential pardon power on behalf of dozens of individuals who aided his effort to overturn the 2020 election.
State Rep. Hogan helps craft bills for more housing in PA – Bucks Round-Up – December 2, 2025
Hogan has been holding roundtable sessions with Rep. Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia) to examine why building remains slow despite strong demand.
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.