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Gathering hope in New Hope

(Sep 30, 2025)

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Bucks County Getting Its Own Police Academy, Lawmaker Says

(Sep 13, 2025)

“I’m proud to see a new police academy coming to Bucks County, a big step to strengthen public safety while providing high-quality training right here in our community. Our officers deserve the best preparation and support, and this facility will help deliver that,” Brennan said. Read more

 

Munroe celebrates vote in favor of Bucks County Community College Police Academy

(Sep 12, 2025)

WARMINSTER, Sept. 11 – State Rep. Brian Munroe, D-Bucks, announced Tuesday that the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission voted unanimously to establish a new police academy in Bucks County. Although the initiative is in its early stages, the commission’s vote supports opening the academy at Bucks County Community College, which has campuses in Bristol, Newtown and Perkasie. Munroe, a former police officer, veteran and MPOETC member, advocated for the project because of his commitment to improved policing, community engagement, education and job growth in Bucks County. “Establishing a police academy right here in Bucks County opens law enforcement opportunities to more of our residents from the outset,” Munroe said. “Great municipal police officers often come from the towns they serve. My hope in opening a new academy at BCCC is that more of our bright young people choose to learn here and stay here long into the future.” Fellow Bucks County state Rep. Tim Brennan also supported the application. “I’m proud to see a new police academy coming to Bucks County, a big step to strengthen public safety while providing high-quality training right here in our community. Our officers deserve the best preparation and support, and this facility will help deliver that,” Brennan said. “Over Read more

 

Bucks County lawmakers celebrate vote in favor of Bucks County Community College Police Academy

(Sep 11, 2025)

“I’m proud to see a new police academy coming to Bucks County, a big step to strengthen public safety while providing high-quality training right here in our community. Our officers deserve the best preparation and support, and this facility will help deliver that,” Brennan said. Read more

 

Bucks County state Rep. Jim Prokopiak leads roundtable discussion on housing affordability solutions

(Sep 11, 2025)

The House Majority Policy Committee hearing in Morrisville on Tuesday, convened by state Rep. Jim Prokopiak and attended by 11 of his House Democratic colleagues – including fellow Bucks County state Rep. Tim Brennan – featured housing experts from across the spectrum to examine the housing crisis. Read more

 

Brennan hosts bipartisan Policy Hearing on strengthening civics education

(Sep 10, 2025)

The hearing, hosted by Brennan at New Hope-Solebury High School, included testimony from experts such as former Republican Gov. Mark Schweiker and former members of Congress Jim Gerlach, R-PA 6, and Joe Hoeffel, D-PA 13. The bipartisan discussion focused on how strong K-12 civics education is essential to preserving the nation’s democracy and encouraging young people to engage in democratic processes. Read more

 

NHSD hosts Policy Hearing on civics education hosted by Representative Brennan

(Sep 09, 2025)

New Hope-Solebury School District was proud to host a public policy hearing on civics education on September 8, sponsored by Representative Tim Brennan. The hearing brought together state leaders, educators, and community members to discuss the critical role civics education plays in preserving democracy and the importance of introducing students to the democratic process at an early age. Read more

 

PA's failing grade in civics topic of House Majority Policy Hearing in Bucks

(Sep 09, 2025)

“The future of our democracy rests in the hands of the next generation. But if they’re not well-informed or prepared, it’s likely they won’t participate at all. Discussions like these are important to ensuring the vitality of both our democracy and our commonwealth,” said Rep. Tim Brennan (D-Bucks), who hosted Monday’s hearing. Read more

 

Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee hosts hearing in Bucks County on improving Civics Education in our schools

(Sep 09, 2025)

The hearing was chaired by state Representative Tim Brennan (D-Bucks) and took place in front of many high school students whom Brennan had met beforehand on Monday to discuss the importance of civic duty. Read more

 

Former lawmakers, educators discuss need to update PA’s civics education standards

(Sep 08, 2025)

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation, civic engagement is at an all-time low. Educators and former lawmakers testified before the House Majority Policy Committee on reversing that trend and ensuring strong civics education in our K-12 schools to help preserve democracy. Read more

 

You're invited: my Policy Hearing at NHSHS on Monday

(Sep 05, 2025)

E-newsletter for September 5, 2025 Read more

 

Brennan to host Sept. 8 Policy Hearing on civics education in New Hope

(Sep 04, 2025)

The public is invited to attend a meeting of the PA House Majority Policy Committee, hosted by state Rep. Tim Brennan, D-Bucks, at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8 at New Hope-Solebury High School on how robust civics education, starting in elementary school and continuing through high school, is key to preserving the country’s democracy and inspiring young people to participate in democratic processes. Read more

 

Bucks County lawmakers, riders rally against SEPTA cuts, call on Pennsylvania GOP senators to act

(Aug 25, 2025)

State Reps. Tim Brennan, Jim Prokopiak and Brian Munroe joined community members and grassroots organizers at the station, saying the crisis extends beyond Philadelphia and into the surrounding counties. Read more

 

The outlook from Harrisburg + local updates

(Aug 22, 2025)

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A new PFAS treatment system is set for construction in this Bucks County community

(Aug 04, 2025)

State Sen. Steve Santarsiero, D-Bucks, and state Rep. Tim Brennan, D-Bucks, announced in July that Buckingham Township had been awarded $2,057,063 in state funding and a $615,089 loan to build a remediation system for PFASs, also known as forever chemicals, at the township's Hearthstone water treatment facility. Read more

 

Buckingham Gets $2M Grant to Remove ‘Forever Chemicals” from Water

(Jul 23, 2025)

Buckingham Township has been planning for a treatment system since 2023 to address the new lower federal limits for PFAS. Read more

 

Santarsiero, Brennan-backed water treatment project in Buckingham Township granted state funding

(Jul 17, 2025)

“PFAS contamination is a serious concern in our region, with real health consequences for families. It’s important to get solutions in place immediately,” Brennan said. Read more

 

State budget negotiations continue

(Jul 08, 2025)

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Legislative progress & local celebrations

(Jun 16, 2025)

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Brennan bill to extend mental health counseling moves to Senate

(Jun 06, 2025)

“We need to do far more to provide and normalize mental health services, and a big part of that is updating relevant Pennsylvania policy," said Brennan. Read more

 

Gathering hope in New Hope
Sep 30, 2025

Bucks County Getting Its Own Police Academy, Lawmaker Says
Sep 13, 2025

Munroe celebrates vote in favor of Bucks County Community College Police Academy
Sep 12, 2025

Bucks County lawmakers celebrate vote in favor of Bucks County Community College Police Academy
Sep 11, 2025

Bucks County state Rep. Jim Prokopiak leads roundtable discussion on housing affordability solutions
Sep 11, 2025

Brennan hosts bipartisan Policy Hearing on strengthening civics education
Sep 10, 2025

NHSD hosts Policy Hearing on civics education hosted by Representative Brennan
Sep 09, 2025

PA's failing grade in civics topic of House Majority Policy Hearing in Bucks
Sep 09, 2025

Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee hosts hearing in Bucks County on improving Civics Education in our schools
Sep 09, 2025

Former lawmakers, educators discuss need to update PA’s civics education standards
Sep 08, 2025

You're invited: my Policy Hearing at NHSHS on Monday
Sep 05, 2025

Brennan to host Sept. 8 Policy Hearing on civics education in New Hope
Sep 04, 2025

Bucks County lawmakers, riders rally against SEPTA cuts, call on Pennsylvania GOP senators to act
Aug 25, 2025

The outlook from Harrisburg + local updates
Aug 22, 2025

A new PFAS treatment system is set for construction in this Bucks County community
Aug 04, 2025

Buckingham Gets $2M Grant to Remove ‘Forever Chemicals” from Water
Jul 23, 2025

Santarsiero, Brennan-backed water treatment project in Buckingham Township granted state funding
Jul 17, 2025

State budget negotiations continue
Jul 08, 2025

Legislative progress & local celebrations
Jun 16, 2025

Brennan bill to extend mental health counseling moves to Senate
Jun 06, 2025