State Rep. Kristin Marcell
Recent News About State Rep. Kristin Marcell
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Marcell, Shusterman Celebrate Passage of Bill to Improve Communication Between Department of Health, Nursing Homes
State Rep. Melissa Shusterman and State Rep. Kristin Marcell are celebrating the passage of House Bill 1853, which aims to improve communication between the Department of Health and nursing homes in Pennsylvania. The bipartisan bill was passed with a vote of 124-77.Shusterman expressed her optimism about the bill, stating, “We’re always looking to improve the lives of seniors in Pennsylvania. By encouraging communication between the Department of Health and nursing home staff, we hope that the exchange of ideas and information between these two groups will lead to a...
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Lawmakers Secure Nearly $1 Million State Grant for Pedestrian Access Improvement in Northampton
State Reps. Kristin Marcell, Joe Hogan, and State Sen. Frank Farry have announced the approval of a Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant for Northampton Township, amounting to nearly $1 million. The funds will be utilized in Richboro to enhance sidewalk access in the area."Ensuring our residents can travel safely within our community is paramount, which is why state support for local infrastructure projects, like the sidewalk improvements in Richboro, is so essential," stated Marcell, emphasizing the importance of the grant in enhancing pedestrian safety.Hogan expressed...
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Bolstering Workforce Development Through Education Savings Incentives
On March 25, 2024, State Representatives Kristin Marcell and Paul Friel's legislation to expand the 529 TAP Tax Credit, known as House Bill 1745, was unanimously approved in the House of Representatives. The bill aims to enhance workforce development and alleviate the financial strain of higher education for families in Pennsylvania.Representative Marcell emphasized the significance of education in workforce development by stating, "Addressing the skills gap and strengthening our workforce starts with access to education." She highlighted the importance of encouraging...
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Marcell Introduces Holocaust Curriculum Bill in Time for International Holocaust Remembrance Day
HARRISBURG- Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) has introduced legislation that would require schools to make their Holocaust and genocide curriculum available online for parents to review. The bill, known as House Bill 1986, was introduced on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, when the Pennsylvania Capitol was lit up in yellow to commemorate the occasion.In a statement, Marcell emphasized the importance of Holocaust education in shaping a more just and tolerant society. She stated, "Teaching about the Holocaust is not just about learning history; it is about...
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Governor Signs Porch Pirate Legislation
Dec. 15, 2023 - The Senate’s version of legislation sponsored by Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and KC Tomlinson (R-Bucks) has passed the General Assembly and was signed by the governor. The legislation, Senate Bill 527, now Act 41 of 2023, aims to address the growing concern of package theft, commonly known as porch piracy.According to Rep. Kristin Marcell, "One-third of Americans who shop online have had a package stolen. Here in the Commonwealth, package theft has impacted almost 2 million Pennsylvanians. When you consider the median value of stolen packages are...
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Marcell Drug Education Bill Goes to the Governor
HARRISBURG- Legislation sponsored by Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) to require the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) to engage in a public awareness campaign to educate the public about the dangers of human use of xylazine has been included in a Senate bill that passed the General Assembly and is going to the governor. House Bill 1690 was inserted into Senate Bill 683.Law enforcement officers and public health professionals have detected an increase in the prevalence of the illicit use of xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, in street drugs used in the...