State Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Pa.)
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Recent News About State Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Pa.)
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PA's new law incentivizes employer contributions to college savings plans
The 529 tax credit, introduced by state Representatives Kristin Marcell and Paul Friel, has been integrated into the Tax Code signed by Governor Josh Shapiro.
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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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House Republicans announce new measures to combat antisemitism
House Republican members held a press conference on June 24, 2024, to outline significant steps in addressing 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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Legislation targets harassment amid anti-Israel protests on college campuses
In Harrisburg, Representatives Martina White and Kristin Marcell have introduced two legislative proposals aimed at addressing harassment on college campuses.
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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...
