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Fitzpatrick calls for oversight and health protections following glyphosate executive order

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026
Press Release

While Fitzpatrick noted that national security preparedness is critical, he stressed that public health protections and oversight cannot be sidelined.

Community Uncategorized

Shapiro administration highlights first local aging agencies to develop new, regional teams designed to protect older adults from abuse

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026
Press Release

Since taking office in 2023, Governor Josh Shapiro has spent more than $20 million on community programs for the aging.

Op-Ed

Getting stuff wrong: Why Pennsylvania must reject Shapiro’s push for marijuana legalization

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026
Dan Bartkowiak

Anyone I know who has recently visited New York City says the same thing: The skunk smell of marijuana is everywhere.

Op-Ed

Diet’s role in avoiding entanglement with our sick-care system

January 10, 2026January 9, 2026
Marion Mass

We should crack the tough nut of our ingrained dietary habits.

News

Fitzpatrick votes for legislation passed for ACA subsidies – Bucks Round-Up – January 9, 2025

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026
Joe LeCompte

Fitzpatrick joined sixteen other GOP lawmakers and every House Democrat to advance the bill, which passed Thursday by a 230–196 vote.

Community

Fitzpatrick secures major ICU expansion at Lower Bucks Hospital, expanding critical care capacity for the region

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026
Press Release

The expansion more than doubles ICU capacity and significantly enhances the hospital’s ability to care for high-acuity patients close to home.

Community

Fitzpatrick brings NIH director to Bucks County to highlight biomedical innovation and public health leadership

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026
Press Release

Since coming to Congress, Fitzpatrick has consistently backed robust NIH funding.

News

Pennsylvania health care in 2025

December 29, 2025December 29, 2025
Christina Lengyel

The state has seen marked enthusiasm for AI innovation in health care while considering parameters for guardrails around the technology.

Op-Ed

Can Congress serve both the people and the profiteering pharmacy benefit managers?

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025
Marion Mass

All federal lawmakers should get behind the bipartisan Pharmacists Fight Back Act.

News

Warrington enacts no-tax-increase budget with Democrats opposed – Bucks Round-Up – December 12, 2025

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025
Joe LeCompte and Bradley Vasoli

Warrington’s decision contrasts with its surrounding municipalities, Bucks County, and Central Bucks School District, all of which raised taxes.

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Notre Dame vs. Trenton Central (Boys) 2.21.26

Notre Dame vs. Trenton Central (Boys) 2.21.26

schedule February 21 2026
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The Notre Dame Irish Boys take on the Trenton Central Tornadoes in the final round of the Colonial Valley Conference […]

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