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A look at the new state budget

(8 hours ago)

E-newsletter for November 15, 2025 Read more

 

On the PA State Budget Impasse

(Nov 05, 2025)

In the House Appropriations Committee, we stayed in Harrisburg through July — long after the Senate left town — working to offer a responsible, bipartisan budget for the Senate to pass. Through October, we offered concession after concession in good faith, only to have the Senate repeatedly recycle last year’s budget proposal. Read more

 

Updates on local road projects, SNAP, & more

(Oct 31, 2025)

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'No Excuse' For No State Budget

(Oct 29, 2025)

As the PA State Budget impasse continues, Bucks County Democratic lawmakers are sending a message to their GOP colleagues to make a deal. Read more

 

Local democratic lawmakers demand budget action amid PA impasse

(Oct 28, 2025)

State Rep. Tim Brennan, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, said House Democrats made “concession after concession after concession only to have the Republicans in the Senate send us exactly the same budget that we saw last year.” Read more

 

Legislative updates & local happenings

(Oct 17, 2025)

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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)

E-newsletter for August 22, 2025 Read more

 

A look at the new state budget
8 hours ago

On the PA State Budget Impasse
Nov 05, 2025

Updates on local road projects, SNAP, & more
Oct 31, 2025

'No Excuse' For No State Budget
Oct 29, 2025

Local democratic lawmakers demand budget action amid PA impasse
Oct 28, 2025

Legislative updates & local happenings
Oct 17, 2025

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