State Rep. Kristin Marcell
Recent News About State Rep. Kristin Marcell
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Bucks County receives grants for public safety and infrastructure improvements
State Representative Kristin Marcell and Senator Frank Farry have announced that Bucks County will receive significant funding for various projects through the Local Share Account grant program. The grants, provided by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, aim to improve public safety and infrastructure in the region.
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Audit initiated on Pennsylvania Housing Agency after transparency push
State Representative Kristin Marcell announced that Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor will audit the Pennsylvania House Finance Authority (PHFA). This action follows Marcell's legislative efforts to address issues within the agency. The proposed legislation, HB 2387, was part of a broader initiative by House Republicans aimed at improving state government operations.
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Lawmakers to present new legislation for stalking victim protection
Rep. Shelby Labs and her colleagues are set to hold a press conference in Harrisburg to discuss a legislative package aimed at enhancing protections for victims of stalking. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 8, at 1 p.m. at the Capitol Media Center, Room 1, East Wing of the Pennsylvania State Capitol.
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Pennsylvania representatives introduce bill targeting antisemitism
Reps. Kristin Marcell and Martina White have introduced House Bill 2615 in Pennsylvania, aiming to amend the state's Human Relations Act by incorporating the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. This move seeks to address the increase in antisemitic incidents across Pennsylvania, particularly at universities, following the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel by Hamas.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers propose new measures for increased protection against stalking
Reps. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), K.C. Tomlinson (R-Bucks), Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) and Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) have introduced a legislative package aimed at increasing protections for stalking victims in Pennsylvania.
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Legislation introduced for mandatory epinephrine auto-injectors in PA daycares
State Representatives Bridget M. Kosierowski (D-Lackawanna) and Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) have proposed legislation to mandate the availability of epinephrine auto-injectors in Pennsylvania daycare facilities. The lawmakers emphasized the critical importance of these devices at a Capitol news conference on Monday, highlighting their potential to save lives during allergic reactions.
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New law mandates annual meetings between health department and nursing homes
A bipartisan effort led by state Representatives Melissa Shusterman (D-Chester) and Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) has resulted in Governor Josh Shapiro signing House Bill 1853 into law today.
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New PA Tax Credit Law Supports Workforce Development Through Educational Savings
HARRISBURG – The 529 tax credit, originally House Bill 1745 and co-sponsored by state Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Paul Friel (D-Chester), has been incorporated into the recently signed Tax Code by Gov. Josh Shapiro. This new tax credit incentivizes employers to contribute to their employees' PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts, providing benefits to families across Pennsylvania and supporting workforce development.
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Pennsylvania representatives propose bill prohibiting college divestment from Israel
HARRISBURG – Reps. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), and Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) announced legislation that would reinforce the Commonwealth’s support for Israel by withholding state funds from any institution of higher learning that boycotts or divests from Israel. The proposal also seeks to prohibit holdings in the Pennsylvania State Treasury or Commonwealth pension funds from being divested from Israel.
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House Republicans to announce new measures against antisemitism
House Republican Members Announce Significant Next Steps in Combatting Antisemitism
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Republican representatives criticize House Democrats' inaction on antisemitism
HARRISBURG – Today, Representatives Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Martina White (R-Philadelphia), and Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) held a press conference to announce a discharge resolution. The resolution responds to the Democratic majority’s failure to advance any legislation addressing the rise of antisemitic actions and confrontations occurring on college campuses and in Pennsylvania communities. While several legislators have introduced legislation to counter antisemitism, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has not taken a sufficiently clear stance on this issue.
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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...
