Bolstering Workforce Development Through Education Savings Incentives

Mar. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Paul Friel’s (D-Chester) legislation to expand the 529 TAP Tax Credit, House Bill 1745, passed unanimously in the House of Representatives. The bill expands the tax credit to encourage workforce development and ease the financial burden of higher education for Pennsylvania families.

Governor Signs Porch Pirate Legislation

Dec. 15, 2023 /

HARRISBURG—The Senate’s version of legislation sponsored by Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and KC Tomlinson (R-Bucks) has passed the General Assembly and was signed by the governor.

Marcell Drug Education Bill Goes to the Governor

Dec. 14, 2023 /

HARRISBURG- Legislation sponsored by Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) to require the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) to engage in a public awareness campaign to educate the public about the dangers of human use of xylazine has been included in a Senate bill that passed the General Assembly and is going to the governor.

House Republican Members Announce Upcoming Legislative Package to Combat Antisemitism in Education

Dec. 11, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Recognizing the rise in antisemitism in Pennsylvania and recognizing more needs to be done in Pennsylvania’s education system following congressional testimony by former University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill, several House Republicans Monday announced an upcoming package of legislation aimed at combatting antisemitism in Pennsylvania’s education system.

Marcell, Tomlinson Host Hearing on Crime Creep from Philadelphia

Oct. 16, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – As the Philadelphia area struggles with an increase in crime, state Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Kathleen “K.C.” Tomlinson (R-Bucks), held a hearing in conjunction with the House Republican Policy Committee focused on the reasons behind the increase in crime and options to address it.

Marcell, Tomlinson Sponsor Legislation to Post Suicide Crisis Line in State Parks

Sep. 25, 2023 /

HARRISBURG- Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Richboro) and KC Tomlinson (R-Bensalem) have co-sponsored legislation to require the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to prominently post information about suicide awareness and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in all state parks and forests throughout the Commonwealth.

Marcell to Host Senior Expo March 31

Mar. 23, 2023 /

HARRISBURG- Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) is inviting area seniors, their families and their caregivers to attend her Senior Expo on Friday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Spring Mill Manor, 171 Jacksonville Road in Ivyland.

Marcell Announces Gaming Fund Grants Awarded to Local Townships

Mar. 16, 2023 /

HARRISBURG-- Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) today announced that Northampton Township and Upper Southampton Township have been awarded grants for infrastructure improvements through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Local Share Account (LSA) program from state gaming revenue.

Members of the General Assembly Fight for Equity

Mar. 07, 2023 /

WHAT: Members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly will host a press conference to raise awareness of sexual harassment and various inequities women still face in the workplace. The event is being held on International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.