A frightening number of our students aren’t proficient in reading, writing or math, with science scores so bad they sometimes aren’t reported.
State Rep. Hogan helps craft bills for more housing in PA – Bucks Round-Up – December 2, 2025
Hogan has been holding roundtable sessions with Rep. Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia) to examine why building remains slow despite strong demand.
Fiscal fallout: States continue to increase budgets despite end of COVID emergency
Pennsylvania’s annual budget has ballooned by nearly 64% under Governor Josh Shapiro and his Democratic predecessor.
Falls Township weighs property tax increase – Bucks Round-Up – November 26, 2025
Falls supervisors voted to advertise the proposed $45 million 2026 budget, which includes raising the municipal millage rate from 8.97 to 9.97 mills.
Northampton supervisors vote to create pension fund for fire department – Bucks Round-Up – November 25, 2025
The measure would create a defined-contribution plan eligible for enhanced state support under the Essential Public Safety Worker State Aid Program.
Pennridge School Board president warns of ‘difficult financial future’
The warning follows the district’s first property tax increase in nine years, with members noting rising expenses amid flat revenue growth.
British Parliament delegation visits Bucks County
The visit marked a new, international transfer agreement recently finalized with Wrexham University in Wales, Great Britain.
Bucks County Sheriff confirms pursuit of 287(g) program has ended – Bucks Round-Up – November 24, 2025
Outgoing Sheriff Fred Harran confirmed this week that the program was never fully implemented, despite his earlier court victory allowing it to proceed.
In Bucks County, Governor Shapiro highlights new child care worker recruitment & retention bonuses
The 2025-26 budget signed by Shapiro creates a new Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program to support 55,000 child care workers.