Government & Politics
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Bucks County Politician Announced as New Member of Governor-Elect’s Advisory Board
A Bucks County politician was recently named as the most recent addition to one of the Governor-Elect’s new boards. John Cordisco, the former Chair of the Bucks County Democrats, will be joining Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro and Lt. Governor-Elect Austin Davis’ incoming administration on the transition advisory committee on economic development. “I am honored and humbled…
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Former Army Under Secretary, Bristol Native Appointed to New Position by Governor-Elect Shapiro
A Bucks County native and former Under Secretary of the Army has been selected to a new position in the Pennsylvania government. Patrick J. Murphy, the former United States Under Secretary of the Army and a Bristol native, was recently named Chairman of Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro’s Law Enforcement, Emergency Preparedness, & Community Safety Policy team.…
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Former Bucks County Commissioner Saved by Local Officers After Severe Health Scare
A former Bucks County commissioner is very thankful to be able to talk to the local law enforcement officials who recently saved his life. Peg Quann wrote about the recent rescue in the Bucks County Courier Times. Andy Warren, a former Bucks County Commissioner, was in the Bucks County Administrative Building in Doylestown when he…
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Looking to Start the Year Off on a Clean Slate? The Bucks County Public Defender’s Office Might Be Able to Help You
A government office in Bucks County is helping eligible residents start the year off on a clean slate through their handling of important files. The Bucks County Public Defender’s Office, located at 100 North Main Street in Doylestown, is hosting a record cleaning clinic on Dec. 10 from 10 AM – 1 PM. The event…
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This Bucks County Commissioner was Recently Honored with Spirit of Commonwealth Award
An important figure in Bucks County’s government was recently recognized for his work in helping residents throughout the area. Samantha Bambino wrote about the award for the Lower Bucks Times. The Drug and Alcohol Service Providers Organization of Pennsylvania was recently recognized Bucks County Commissioner Gene DiGirolamo with Spirit of the Commonwealth Award. The award…
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Doylestown Government Building Celebrates Fallen Officers With Special Wreath
One of Bucks County’s most important government buildings is celebrating its fallen heroes with a holiday wreath adorning its interior. Jeff Werner wrote about the memorial decoration for the Doylestown Patch. The Bucks County Administration Building, located in Doylestown, is has hung a wreath adorned with blue lights to honor the county’s fallen law enforcement…
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Doylestown Borough Begins Reorganization of Their Boards and Commissions. Read to Learn More
One of Bucks County’s most popular boroughs is undergoing a reorganization of their boards and other local government positions. Ed Doyle wrote about the reorganization for TAPInto Doylestown. At a recent meeting for the Doylestown Borough Council, several members of boards and commissions were reappointed amongst the vacant positions. Among the open positions filled were…
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Bucks County Solicitor Named Government Lawyer of the Year by Pennsylvania Bar Association
A Bucks County politician was recently recognized for his work in the community and his contributions to its residents. Joe Khan, the Solicitor of Bucks County, recently won the 2022 Government Lawyer of the Year Award. The award was presented to Khan by the Pennsylvania Bar Association, who recognized him for his work in the…
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Red-to-Blue Flip of the Pa. House Came Down to Voters in Upper Dublin, Montgomeryville, Horsham, and Ambler
The recent win for Democrat Melissa Cerrato flipped a seat in the Commonwealth’s red-to-blue political spectrum. The majority-party shift resulted from voters in the state’s 151st Legislative District, comprising Upper Dublin, Montgomeryville, Horsham, and Ambler. Jon Kamp and Scott Calvert brought nationwide coverage of the change to readers of The Wall Street Journal. 2022 election…
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Yardley-Based Politician to Move His District Office. Read to Learn When and Where
A Bucks County politician will be moving his district office to another part of the area as he continues to work on important local issues. Perry Warren, a State Representative for the 31st Legislative District, is moving his longtime office to another part of town. His new headquarters will be located at 509 Floral Vale…
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The Closest Race of the Bucks County Elections Has Come to an End, With One Candidate Conceding
In one of the closest races in recent Bucks County history, one candidate has conceded, leaving the other to fullfill his new position. Emily Rizzo wrote about the close race for WHYY. Democrat Mark Moffa has conceded the long drawn out race to Republican Joe Hogan, both of whom are running for portions in the142nd…
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Navy Veteran, Feasterville Resident Receives a Much-Needed Wheelchair Ramp for His Home
A veteran in the Bucks County area recently had a wheelchair acessibility ramp added to his house, making his life a little easier. Staff reporters at Fox 29 Philadelphia told his story. Charles “Chip” Huffman is a Navy veteran who has been struggling to walk for” a number of years due to nerve damage. This…
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John Fetterman Outperforms Joe Biden in All Collar Counties Except for Chester County
John Fetterman has recorded a higher vote share in the Senate race than that of Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election in Montgomery, Delaware, and Bucks counties, while seeing a slight drop in Chester County, write Aseem Shukla, Julia Terruso, and Jonathan Tamari for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fetterman recorded the highest increase in Bucks…
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Yardley Borough Residents Vote to Maintain Number of Council Members at Seven
A Bucks County borough recently voted to keep their local council at a set number of representatives for the foreseeable future. Kenny Cooper wrote about the recent vote for WHYY. Yardley Borough voters have rejected the ballot question that asked if they wanted to reduce the size of the borough council from seven to five…
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UPDATED: Here Are the Unofficial 2022 Election Results in Bucks County
Pennsylvania is at the center of what the media is calling one of the most critical midterm elections in generations. Below is how Bucks County, with 482,009 registered voters, has voted in the races that have taken on such outsized importance this election cycle. U.S. Senator Democrat John Fetterman – 161,573 (52.11%) Republican Mehmet Oz…
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Only Two Votes Separate These Bucks County Candidates in Recent Race
In a strange turn of events, there are only two votes between two Bucks County candidates, both of whom ran for local positions in government. Emily Rizzo wrote about the two politicians for WHYY. Democrat Mark Moffa and Republican Joe Hogan, both of whom are running for portions in the142nd state House district, are currently…
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PA’s Standard Reporting Delays, Vote Totals Fluctuations Could Be Portrayed by Partisans as Evidence of Fraud
A few days ahead of the midterm election, there is a concern that Pennsylvania’s standard reporting delays and fluctuations in vote totals could be portrayed by partisans as evidence of fraud, writes Jan Wolfe for The Wall Street Journal. Pennsylvania takes longer than the majority of other states to report election results because of the…
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With Elections on the Horizon, Bucks County Will Play an Important Role in Pennsylvania
As with any important election in Pennsylvania, Bucks County is posed to play a large role in determining who makes it into office. Staff reporters covered the upcoming election for NBC Philadelphia. Bucks County has always been a swing county for Pennsylvania elections. This year, major candidates have been making sure that their voices are…
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