Tag: House of Representatives

$7.25 Minimum WageEconomic Development

Keystone Research Center Highlights Benefits of Minimum Wage Hike for 71,000 Bucks County Workers

Around 71,000 workers in Bucks County could benefit from a higher minimum wage, according to a report by the Keystone Research Center.

In June…

Senator Steve Santarsiero and Representative Tim Brennan with restaurant owner Caleb LentchnerRestaurants & Lodging

Lahaska Restaurant Recognized For Contributions to the Community Over the Past Decade

A popular restaurant in Bucks County has been recognized as an important part of its community over the past ten years.

Caleb’s American Kitchen…

wage taxEconomic Development

Warminster Township Officials Hope to See Philadelphia Wage Tax Money Return Home

Warminster Township officials are hoping to see some of the money paid to Philadelphia through wage tax imposed on residents working in the city return…

politicianGovernment & Politics

Bristol Politician Takes Oath as State Representative, Will Focus on Local Economics, Job Opportunities

One of Bucks County’s most well-known politicians was recent sworn in to a new position with the Pennsylvania government. Staff writers for the…

magic mushroomsHealth & Fitness

Wynnewood Native Researching Magic Mushrooms for Psychotherapy

Brett Waters, a Wynnewood native and New York lawyer who founded Reason for Hope, a nonprofit that advocates for psychedelics-assisted psychotherapy, has high hopes…

Government & Politics

New $900M Pandemic Recovery Aid Bill Approved By Pennsylvania Senate

Earlier this week, Pennsylvania’s Senate unanimously approved legislation to distribute more than $900 million in pandemic recovery aid to schools and hospitality-related businesses…