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In this Update:
More than $6 Million in State Grants for Bucks County Projects
I am proud to announce I was able to help secure $6 million in state funding for community development and infrastructure projects across Bucks County. The grants were awarded through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Act 13 Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program and the Local Share Account (LSA) Program, which reinvests gaming revenues into local communities. These grants are a major win for Bucks County, supporting critical upgrades to public safety, recreation, infrastructure and accessibility, ensuring our communities continue to thrive and meet the needs of residents. Full list of projects. Honoring Mayor Joe Taylor
I was proud to honor Mayor Joe Taylor last week as he retires from his role as Mayor of Langhorne Borough for twelve years. Joe is not just our mayor, but the Deputy Fire Chief of Langhorne Middletown Fire Company, and my longtime friend. Joe has spent over five decades with the Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company, serving in vital roles including Firefighter, Chief, and currently serving his 25th straight year as Deputy Chief. Thank you, Joe for your leadership and unwavering commitment to our community and region. Villa Joseph Marie High School Case Study Competition
I joined several community leaders and Villa Joseph Marie High School Alum in judging the Fall Business Ethics Case Study Competition at Villa Joseph Marie High School earlier this month. The competition brought together six area high schools, who analyzed and presented solutions to complex ethical business challenges. Great job to all who participated. Successful Start for New Program Connecting Young Pennsylvanians to High Demand Careers
The first year of the Grow PA program to help connect young people to quality careers in Pennsylvania has been a tremendous success, according to statistics from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). The Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program was created by the legislature last year to help reverse the trend of young Pennsylvanians seeking education and job opportunities in other states. The program offers grants of up to $5,000 per year for in-state students who agree to attend college in Pennsylvania, pursue a degree in an in-demand occupation and work in that occupation in Pennsylvania after graduation. PHEAA reports more than 11,000 applications for Grow PA in the first year. More than 4,000 applicants have already received grants, and another 2,300 applications were approved through early December. The average award per student was $4,650. The top programs of study in the first year of Grow PA included registered nursing, early childhood education, business administration and management, biological sciences and accounting. Next year’s application period is expected to open in early February. It’s Annual Dog License Time
The deadline to purchase an annual license renewal for your dog is Jan. 1, 2026. Many counties allow you to purchase a lifetime license. Licensing fees help the millions of dogs in Pennsylvania by funding the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement. If your dog gets lost, a current license is the fastest way to get your dog back home. Dogs must be licensed at the point of adoption or purchase, or at three months if no transfer of ownership has taken place. Annual licenses can be purchased online from your county treasurer in one location here. Happy Hanukkah
This week, Jewish families across our district are celebrating Hanukkah, the festival of light dating back more than 2,000 years, when the Jewish people won a battle against the Greeks to practice their religion freely. I wish everyone celebrating Hanukkah a time of warmth and appreciation with family and friends.
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