Marcell, Hogan, Farry Announce Northampton Township Awarded $1 Million State Grant for New Fire Station Construction

Nov. 07, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Joe Hogan (R-Bucks), along with Sen. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), are pleased to announce that Northampton Township has been awarded a $1 million state grant through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) to fund the construction of Northampton Fire Station No. 3. Located at 3 Township Road the new station will bring enhanced safety and emergency response capabilities to the Richboro community and beyond.

Marcell, Hogan, Labs, Farry Announce $1.48 Million Grant for HVAC Project at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology

Oct. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Joe Hogan (R-Bucks), Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), and Sen. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) are pleased to announce that Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) has been awarded a $1,489,608 state grant from the Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program (PSFIG). The grant will fund the replacement of 43 rooftop HVAC units and the building’s automation system.

Marcell, Farry Announce Significant Grants in Bucks County

Oct. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG, Oct. 22 – State Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Sen. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) are proud to announce that several important projects in Bucks County have been awarded funding through the Local Share Account (LSA) grant program. The grants, issued by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), will fund public safety and infrastructure improvements vital to the region.

Troubled Housing Assistance Agency to be Audited After Transparency Efforts by Rep. Marcell

Oct. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Kristin Marcell shared today Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor will be taking action on her legislation, House Bill 2387, by auditing the troubled Pennsylvania House Finance Authority (PHFA). HB 2387 was offered as part of the “Back to Basics” plan by House Republicans to assist state government in performing its basic and essential tasks.

Marcell, White Introduce Bill to Combat Antisemitism

Oct. 02, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Martina White (R-Philadelphia) announced the introduction of House Bill 2615 to amend Pennsylvania’s Human Relations Act by adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. This modern definition can help address the rise of antisemitic incidents across Pennsylvania, particularly in universities, following the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks on Israel by Hamas.

Marcell, Hogan, Labs Announce Grant for Middle Bucks CTC Improvements

Sep. 10, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) and Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) today announced that Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) has been awarded funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE) Environmental Repairs Grant Program for facility upgrades.

Marcell, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Bucks County Schools

Aug. 14, 2024 /

JAMISON—Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), recently convened a hearing to examine the efforts and strategies employed by the Council Rock School District and the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) to deliver a high-quality education to their students while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Marcell, Friel Applaud PA 529 Tax Credit Bill Being Incorporated into Recently Passed Tax Code, Offering Significant Benefits to Families and Employers

Jul. 17, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The 529 tax credit, originally House Bill 1745 and co-prime sponsored by state Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Paul Friel (D-Chester), has been successfully incorporated into the recently signed Tax Code by Gov. Josh Shapiro. This new tax credit incentivizes employers to contribute to their employees' PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts, providing substantial benefits to families across Pennsylvania and supporting workforce development.

Mihalek, Marcell, Mercuri Stand With Israel; Proposal Would Prohibit Divestment by Colleges

Jun. 28, 2024 /

HARRISBURG –Reps. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) today announced legislation that would solidify the Commonwealth’s support for Israel by withholding state funds from any institution of higher learning that boycotts or divests from Israel, as well as prohibiting holdings in the Pennsylvania State Treasury or Commonwealth pension funds from being divested from Israel.

Marcell, White and Mercuri Call Out House Democrats Inaction to Combat Antisemitism

Jun. 24, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Today, Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Martina White (R-Philadelphia), and Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) held a press conference to announce a discharge resolution for House Bill 1986. The resolution is in response to the Democratic majority’s failure to advance any legislation to address the rise of antisemitic actions and confrontations that have been occurring on college campuses and in Pennsylvania communities. While several legislators have introduced legislation to counter antisemitism, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has failed to take a sufficiently clear stance on this issue.

White, Marcell Bring Accountability to Harassment on College Campuses

May. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – In response to the recent anti-Israel protests that have led to Jewish students and faculty being harassed, intimidated and prevented from attending classes on college campuses, Reps. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) announce two pieces of legislation to address these issues.

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.