Farry: $350,000 Grant Secured for Bensalem Township Police Department to Improve Regional SWAT Capabilities
Sen. Frank Farry (R-6), along with Reps. K.C. Tomlinson (R-18), Kristin Marcell (R-178), Shelby Labs (R-143), Joe Hogan (R-142) and Craig Staats (R-145), announced today that the Bensalem Township Police Department has been awarded a $350,000 grant to acquire a Lenco BearCat. The state-of-the-art armored rescue vehicle will serve all three Bucks County regional special units and tactical (SWAT) teams. [Read More]
More than $103,000 in Unclaimed Property Returned to Bucks County Residents in a Single Day
Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced the return of more than $103,000 worth of unclaimed property to residents of Bucks County at recent events hosted by Sen. Frank Farry (R-6), Rep. Joe Hogan (R-142), Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-178), and Rep. K.C. Tomlinson (R-18). [Read More]
Farry, Marcell, Hogan Announce More than $1.5 Million in Grants to Improve Transportation, School Traffic Safety
Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) and Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-178) and Joe Hogan (R-142) today announced more than $1.5 million in grants from the Multimodal Transportation Fund were awarded to improve safety in the district. [Read More]
PennDOT Study on the Woodbourne Road Rail Crossing Moving Forward
If you live in Middletown Township or drove along Woodbourne Rd. in Middletown Township, you probably have been affected by a blocked crossing or an idling CSX train at the Woodbourne Road Rail Crossing. [Read More]
Farry, DeFoor Host Educational Session for Volunteer Fire Relief Associations in Buck County
Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) hosted an educational session last week with Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor for volunteer fire relief associations in Bucks County. [Read More]
Farry Announces More than $1.4 Million in Affordable Housing Grants for District
Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) announced a series of affordable housing grants that will benefit the 6th Senatorial District. [Read More]
Farry, Tomlinson and Hogan Discuss the Importance of DNA Technology in Pennsylvania’s Criminal Justice System
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 First Assistant District Attorney Ed Louka, Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran, Chief of Lower Southampton Police Department Ted Krimmel, and local law enforcement officials today at Comic Collection, located at 83 Bustleton Pike in Feasterville to discuss the importance of DNA technology in Pennsylvania’s Criminal Justice System. [Read More]
Farry’s Bill Putting the Brakes on Street Racing Passes Senate
Legislation that would increase penalties on illegal street racing was approved today by the Senate, according to one of the bill’s sponsors, Sen. Frank Farry (R-6). [Read More]
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]