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Lawmakers propose expanding DNA sample collection for serious crimes

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 31, 2024

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Fitzpatrick, Keating Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Cut Off Human Traffickers from Global Financial System

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 31, 2024

Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick and Bill Keating have introduced the End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2024, a bipartisan legislation aimed at combatting human trafficking by cutting off traffickers' access to the global financial system. The legislation seeks to strengthen collaborative efforts between law enforcement, financial institutions, and regulators to identify and report suspected human traffickers.The End Banking for Human Traffickers Act directs federal banking regulators to work closely with law enforcement and financial institutions to combat the...

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Fitzpatrick, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Affordable Housing Supply

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 31, 2024

Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick, Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Joyce Beatty, along with Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tim Kaine, have introduced the bipartisan Housing Supply and Affordability Act. The bill aims to address the shortage of affordable housing in the United States by creating a new grant program to support local efforts to increase housing supply.According to Congressman Fitzpatrick, "Housing supply shortages and rising costs are placing the American Dream out of reach for far too many families." He emphasizes the need to reverse this trend and states that the...

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Hogan, Tomlinson, Farry to Host Press Conference on DNA Technology

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 31, 2024

Reps. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) and KC Tomlinson (R-Bucks), along with Sen. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), will be holding a press conference to discuss legislation aimed at expanding the use of DNA technology in the criminal justice system. The proposed legislation would require the collection of DNA samples from individuals arrested for serious violent or sexual crimes. This move is intended to enhance the effectiveness of criminal investigations and improve public safety.Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran and Ashley Spence, a rape survivor and advocate for DNA technology, will also be...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Bucks County in week ending Jan. 27

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Fitzpatrick, Eshoo, Wyden Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children from Online Exploitation

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 30, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), and Anna Eshoo (CA-16), and Senator Ron Wyden (OR) have reintroduced bipartisan legislation aimed at combating online child exploitation and addressing the lack of funding for key enforcement and prevention efforts.The Invest in Child Safety Act, first introduced in 2020, seeks to allocate over $5 billion in mandatory funding to investigate and target individuals who create and share child sexual abuse material online. The legislation also provides substantial funding for community-based initiatives to...

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Fitzpatrick, DeSaulnier Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Designate January 30, 2024, as National CTE and RHI Awareness Day

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 30, 2024

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) have come together to introduce a bipartisan resolution that aims to designate January 30, 2024, as National CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) and RHI (repeated head impacts) Awareness Day.The resolution highlights the need for greater awareness and education surrounding the symptoms of CTE and RHI, particularly among athletes, veterans, and survivors of domestic abuse. Congressman Fitzpatrick emphasized the importance of this resolution, stating, "As research uncovers the dangers of...

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Fitzpatrick, DeLauro Introduce Bipartisan Bill Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 29, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), and Jahana Hayes (CT-5) have introduced the bipartisan Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act. This legislation aims to address the urgent need for mental health professionals in schools.The bill has received endorsements from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the American Psychological Association (APA). According to Congressman Fitzpatrick, the current number of mental health professionals in schools is insufficient to provide comprehensive...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Bucks County in week ending Jan. 27?

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 28, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Lower Bucks Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29?

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 28, 2024

This former Lower Bucks Today area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29.

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Lower Bucks Today area weekly mass times

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 27, 2024

The following parishes in the Lower Bucks Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Bucks County residents have median age of 44 by 2021

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 26, 2024

Bucks County residents have a median age of 44-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

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Fitzpatrick, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan Resolution on the Holocaust, World War II, and Antisemitism

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17) have introduced a bipartisan resolution that aims to promote education on the Holocaust, World War II, and antisemitism. The resolution encourages schools to prioritize teaching students about these important historical events and also emphasizes the need for digital literacy skills to combat misinformation online.In light of the recent rise in antisemitism and the horrific attack on Israel, it is crucial that students have a comprehensive understanding of the Holocaust. By emphasizing...

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Marcell Introduces Holocaust Curriculum Bill in Time for International Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 26, 2024

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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Cheapest diesel in cities across Bucks County in week ending Jan. 20

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Bucks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Hogan Appointed to Stop-and-Go Legislative Task Force to Regulate Establishments in Philadelphia

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 26, 2024

Jan 26, 2024 - Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) has announced his appointment to the Stop-and-Go Legislative Task Force, which aims to regulate stop-and-go establishments in Philadelphia. As one of only two members from the House of Representatives, Hogan will play a crucial role in reviewing and analyzing the laws, procedures, practices, and rules relating to these establishments.The task force's primary goal is to define and create a specific liquor license category for stop-and-go establishments operating within the city of Philadelphia. Additionally, they will provide...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Bucks County in week ending Jan. 20?

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Fitzpatrick, Amtrak CEO Tour Bucks County

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 23, 2024

LANGHORNE, PA – Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner joined Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick in Bucks County today to acknowledge the vital role of federal infrastructure funding and witness ongoing efforts to ensure safety and restore the Randall Avenue Bridge.During their visit to the Amtrak Training Facility in Morrisville, Congressman Fitzpatrick and CEO Gardner celebrated the $8.8 million grant awarded to Amtrak in September 2023. This grant, made possible by the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, will be utilized to establish an apprenticeship program for engineering track...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Bucks County in week ending Jan. 20?

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 22, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Bucks County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 20

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 21, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.