Government & Politics
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Bala Cynwyd Businessman Jeffrey Yass, Richest Man in Pa., Likely Pays a Lower Tax Rate Than You Do
Jeff Yass, of Bala Cynwyd, head of Susquehanna International Group, recorded an average annual income of $1.3 billion a year from 2013 to 2018, but paid a lower tax rate than most Americans, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to tax records collected by ProPublica, only five other Americans earned more than…
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Downingtown Driver on Paying a Fortune at the Pump: ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’
Gas prices in the region have started to gradually decrease — around six to seven cents per gallon — but for many drivers in Chester County, the drop is too small to notice, writes Corey Davis for 6abc. “I have to put in 91 [gallons], and it’s costing me a fortune,” said Downingtown resident Norma…
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County Ratchets Up Skills Requirements for Construction Contractors Working on Area Projects
The Bucks County Board of Commissioners, to better ensure the quality of the construction work the county contracts, has modified the standards under which contractors’ skills are considered. Peg Quann reported this raised experience/education floor for the Bucks County Courier Times. The commissioners voted unanimously to amend the county’s Responsible Contractor Ordinance, the March 2020…
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Doylestown Veteran Angela McDonough Honored as Part of Women’s History Month
In its 2022 commemoration of Women’s History Month, the Pa. Commission for Women honored Doylestown veteran Angela McDonough for her time in the U.S. Navy. McDonough, of Doylestown, was one of 21 Pa. servicewomen recognized for their military service. McDonough was commissioned as a Lieutenant in 2001. She currently serves as the Medical Administrative Officer…
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Local Food-Service Businesses Honor County Police Officers with ‘Fuel the Force’ Outreach
Christina Nelson, employee of La Stella Italian Market in Newtown, sought a tangible way to thank local law enforcement officers. Given her food-service experience, doing something meal related seemed natural. Jenn Frederick of FOX29 Philadelphia covered the clever result. Nelson knew that a group-meal thank you wouldn’t work, given officers’ busy schedules. Instead, she devised…
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Gov. Wolf Encourages Neighborly Kindness in Advance of Mr. Rogers–Themed ‘1-4-3 Day’
Announcing the fourth annual 1-4-3 Day in Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf encouraged Keystone State residents to show kindness, generosity, and love this coming May 23. The date is the 143rd day of 2022, a number imbued with special significance, writes James Wesser for WETM 18 News, Elmira, NY. The tradition was started in 2019 to…
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Levittown Fire Company Reminds Drivers Why Those ‘No Parking’ Signs at Fire Hydrants Matter
An illegally parked car interfered only momentarily with firefighters of Levittown Fire Company No. 2 during a call earlier this week. The responders devised a quick solution to the issue of how to connect their hoses to the nearest hydrant, albeit in a manner the car owner may regret in numerous ways. 94.5 PST unraveled…
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Bedminster Township Police Plug Into Virtual Crisis Intervention Team Training for Real-World Success
Bucks County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) use of virtual training has already reshaped law enforcement for officers in Central Bucks, Buckingham, Doylestown, and Plumstead. The initiative is now on its way to Bedminster Township. Julie Edinger plugged into the program’s proliferation for Government Technology. The CIT introduced virtual reality training last fall. The 40-hour course…
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Sen. Robert ‘Tommy’ Tomlinson Foregoes Run for Seventh Term; Decides Instead to Retire
State Sen. Robert “Tommy” Tomlinson has announced his exit from Harrisburg. The Republican’s decision, posted on Facebook yesterday, caps nearly 30 years of service to Bucks County’s Sixth District, which covers Bensalem, Bristol, Hulmeville, Ivyland, Langhorne, Langhorne Manor, Lower Southampton, Middletown, Northampton, Penndel, Warwick, and Wrightstown. “When I look back to that first senate race…
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs May Close Coatesville, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Shift Services to New King Of Prussia Facility
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs aims to close 17 medical centers across the country, including centers in Coatesville and Philadelphia, writes Patricia Kime for Military.com. The department’s recently unveiled plan also calls for the shift of services to more than 30 new or rebuilt hospitals. In some cases, private care would be relied upon.…
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Suburban Philadelphia Nonprofit Finds Itself in Spotlight Amidst Investigation into Trump’s ‘Fraudulent’ Schemes
North American Land Trust, a nonprofit based in Pennsbury Township, has found itself in the spotlight amidst the New York Attorney General’s investigation into Donald Trump’s dealings, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The investigation has labeled Trump’s $21 million tax deduction for preserving his Seven Springs Estate a part of a pattern of…
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Political Pundits Consider Implications of Bucks County’s Row-Election Red Wave
Bucks County Republicans saw a red wave of positive results in the 2021 row elections — the hyper-local races to fill roles like district attorney, coroner, and registrar of wills. Two local, political reporters considered the implications on the PoliticsPA podcast. Chris Ullery, of the Bucks County Courier Times, and David Murrell, of Philadelphia Magazine,…
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Biden Administration and Fed in a Rock-and-Hard-Place Dilemma on Inflation Actions
The Biden administration and the Federal Reserve are finding themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place regarding inflation, writes Neil Irwin for Axios. There are two available choices: be patient or enact money-tightening measures that could result in a recession. The administration is already facing public discontent over the current economic conditions, and…
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Rep. Wendi Thomas of the 178th District Announces Retirement: ‘I’m Not a Lifer’
Rep. Wendi Thomas — whose 178th District encompasses Northampton, Upper Makefield, Solebury, Wrightstown and New Hope — will retire at the end of her term. Samantha Bambino covered the representative’s exit for the Lower Bucks Times. Thomas never set out to be a politician. Her career path included health insurance and healthcare advocacy. But the…
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‘Bonus for Bucks’ Program Extended, Furthering Countywide Initiative Against Homelessness
Bonus for Bucks, a countywide initiative designed to encourage landlords and real estate professionals to support low-income renters, has had its financial resources extended through July 2022. Emily Rizzo, WHYY, unlocked the details. The program provides $2,000 — funded by the American CARES Act — to property owners who sign one-year leases to Bucks County…
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How to Get Your Philadelphia City Wage Tax Refund
Philadelphia city has launched a new online Philadelphia Tax Center, which makes it easier to pay wage taxes but also to apply for a refund if you still work from your home outside the city. Erin Arvedlund tallied up the impact for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The online forms for a city wage tax refund went…
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Bucks County Lawmakers Announce Passage of Bill to Support Healthcare Workers
Bucks County Reps. Tina Davis, John Galloway, and Perry Warren have announced the unanimous passing of H.B. 253. The legislation provides the support needed for healthcare professionals who have fought on the front lines of a pandemic for almost two years. H.B. 253 delivers $225 million in federal money set aside by the American Rescue…
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Bucks County Portion of $1B Opioid Settlement to Fund Drug Treatment and Prevention Efforts
Each county in Pennsylvania is slated to receive a portion of a $1 billion settlement for drug treatment and prevention. The funding resulted from negotiations among four companies, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, and attorneys general from other states. Catherine Dunn and Felicia Gans Sobey covered the disbursements and their intended uses for The Philadelphia…
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