Farry, Tomlinson Announce Grant for Bensalem Township School District
Sen. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) and Rep. Kathleen “K.C.” Tomlinson (R-Bucks) today announced that Bensalem Township School District received a $1,833,360 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education though the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) Stronger Connections Grant (SCG). [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: Human Services (Part 1)
Senator Frank Farry questions Secretary Valerie Arkoosh during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Human Services. [Read More]
Farry’s Tuition Assistance Program for EMS Professionals Launched
Due to the efforts of Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) while serving in the House of Representatives, a $1 million tuition assistance program for emergency medical services (EMS) professionals is now active. [Read More]
Sen. Farry, Reps. Hogan and Tomlinson to Host Press Conference Announcing DNA Technology Legislation
Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) will be joining Reps. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) and KC Tomlinson (R-Bucks) to announce DNA legislation tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 10 a.m. in the Capitol Media Center, located in Room 1 of the East Wing, Pennsylvania State Capitol. [Read More]
Farry’s Bill to Combat Porch Pirating Signed into Law
Legislation to combat porch pirating was signed today by the governor, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Frank Farry (R-6). [Read More]
Farry Bill to Safeguard Transit Operators Passes Senate
A bill introduced by Sens. Frank Farry (R-6) and Christine Tartaglione (D-2) to safeguard transit operators against assault was passed by the Senate this week with an overwhelming bipartisan support of 47-1. [Read More]
Farry SEPTA Assault Bill Approved by Committee, Heads to Senate
A bill introduced by Sens. Frank Farry (R-6) and Christine Tartaglione (D-2) to safeguard transit operators against assault was passed unanimously by the Senate Transportation Committee today. [Read More]
Farry Hosts Mock Legislature Event for Local High School Students
To encourage civic engagement and help students understand the legislative process, Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) offered local students an opportunity to be a senator for a day during a mock legislature event on October 27 in Bucks County. [Read More]
Sen. Farry and State Reps. Unveil Crime Bill Package to Address Rising Crime in Pennsylvania
Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) and Reps. K.C. Tomlinson (R-18), Joe Hogan (R-142), Kristin Marcell (R-178) and Shelby Labs (R-143) joined local law enforcement officials yesterday at the Northampton Police Department to unveil legislation that addresses the rising and evolving crime in Pennsylvania, specifically around Philadelphia. [Read More]
Over $200,000 in Unclaimed Property Returned to Bucks County Residents in a Single Day
More than $200,000 worth of unclaimed property was returned to residents of Bucks County recently at events featuring Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Frank Farry, and Representatives Joe Hogan, Kristin Marcell and K.C. Tomlinson. [Read More]
Committee Approves Pennycuick, Farry, Boscola Bill Creating Task Force on Women Veterans’ Health Care
Legislation aimed at providing care for the unique health needs of women veterans was unanimously approved by a Senate committee today, according to sponsors Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) and Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18). [Read More]
Farry: Nearly $1.4 Million in Housing Assistance Grants for Bucks County
Bucks County will benefit from a series of grants to support affordable housing projects throughout the county, according to Sen. Frank Farry (R-6), chair of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee. [Read More]
Primary runoff elections produce better candidates – and PA needs that
Do you know how many times a candidate from either party has won a statewide election in Pennsylvania for Governor or U.S. Senator without first winning the support of most of their party’s voters in the primary election? [Read More]
Aument, Farry to Introduce Primary Runoff Bill
To ensure that candidates that win their primary election are supported by at least half of primary voters, Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36) and Frank Farry (R-6) announced their intent to introduce a bill creating a primary runoff election system in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Passes Farry’s Commuter Tax Fairness Act to Keep Tax Dollars Local
To return tax dollars locally and to prevent further property tax increases, the Senate passed Sen. Frank Farry’s (R-6) Commuter Tax Fairness Act today to make Philadelphia’s City Wage Tax more equitable for non-residents. [Read More]
Farry: Additional Water Assistance Program Will Be Available Again this Year
Pennsylvania will once again operate a water assistance program supported by federal Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) funding, according to Sen. Frank Farry (R-6). [Read More]
Farry: More than $3.5 Million in Grants for Community Projects in Bucks County
Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) today announced more than $3.5 million in grants is being awarded for local projects. [Read More]
Farry: Community Conservation Grant Applications Now Available
Applications are now being accepted for the Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants to assist communities and nonprofits with planning, developing and conserving recreation, park and trail facilities, according to Sen. Frank Farry (R-6). [Read More]
Farry Announces Committee Assignments for 2023-24 Legislative Session
Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) was assigned to serve on seven standing Senate committees during the 2023-24 legislative session: Urban Affairs and Housing as chair; Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure as vice chair; Appropriations; Communications and Technology; Community, Economic and Recreational Development; Health and Human Services; and Law and Justice. [Read More]
Farry: More Than $1 Million in Municipal Funding for 6th Senatorial District
Sen.-elect Frank Farry (R-6) announced today that the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Bucks awarded more than $1 million in grants in the 6th Senatorial District from funds generated at the Parx Casino in Bensalem Township. [Read More]