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Bucks DA: Philly Man Arrested with 590 Bags of Heroin in Sting Operation

Written by Jeff Bohen, June 19, 2019

Digital Reporter- Jeff Bohen The Bucks County District Attorney;s Office announced Wednesday morning is had arrested a man with 600 bags of heroin and other drugs in his pants according to a press release. Charles Shaw, 44, was charged last week with multiple felony counts of possession with intent to distributed a controlled substance…

House Republicans “Not Interested” in Hike of PA Minimum Wage

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, June 17, 2019

By Alex Lloyd Gross If Republican Leadership in the Pa. House of Representatives had it’s way, the minimum wage issue would not exist. This issue has polarized state politics and galvanized many constituents who are hoping for a raise yet the powers that be, do not want to negotiate. In an exasperated Tweet last Week,…

Middletown Twp Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda for Wednesday, June 12

Written by Jeff Bohen, June 12, 2019

Digital Staff The following meeting agenda is provided by the Middletown Township Board of Supervisors. Supervisors meet every monthly beginning at 7 p.m. at the township municipal building located at 3 Municipal Way, Langhorne, PA 19047. 1. Call to Order National Anthem Led by Dakota Yates Pledge of Allegiance Led by Boy Scout Troop…

Congress Wants a raise, Local Representative Says “NO”

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, June 10, 2019

By Alex Lloyd Gross Can you survive and live comfortable on about $170,000 per year? Some members of congress cannot and they think it is time for a Cost Of Living Adjustment in their paychecks in the amount of $4,500.00 per year. This, while thousands of American workers struggle with their bills and work for…

Warren Bill to End Child Marriage Passes House on to Senate for Consideration

Written by Jeff Bohen, June 8, 2019

Digital Reporter- Jeff Bohen The issue of child marriage came to national attention in June of 2017 when the Public Broadcasting System’s Frontline program highlighted the issue with its investigative unit reviewing the marriage records of a number of states. Some states, despite not providing data to the program are in the process of…

Republican Spokesman blasts $50.00 gift cards for minimum wage activists, says nothing about highly paid lobbyists

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, June 5, 2019

By Alex Lloyd Gross The state GOP will try any trick not to raise the state minimum wage.Consider this incident that happened yesterday, June 4, 2019 at a rally to raise the wage. While highly paid lobbyists travel across the country and across the state, seeking access to politicians. When they do get a sit…

Galloway’s E-Verify Bill Voted out of Committee with ‘Bipartisan Support’

Written by Jeff Bohen, June 4, 2019

The following is a press release from the office of State Rep John Galloway (D- Bucks) State Rep. John Galloway, D-Bucks, today announced that the bill he co-sponsored with state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Berks/Lehigh (H.B. 1170), which would create the Construction Industry Employee Verification Act, was voted with overwhelming bipartisan support (23-1) out of the…

And the Primary Winners Are…

Written by Jeff Bohen, May 22, 2019

The following is a breakdown of winners and losers on Tuesday based on unofficial results published by the Bucks County Board of Elections. Digital Reporter – Jeff Bohen Tuesday’s primary election turnout, according to county officials was at or about “average” for a municipal election. The last time voter turnout surpassed the 20 percent mark,…

Here Is How Each Council Member Voted On the Soda Tax

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, May 16, 2019

By Alex Lloyd Gross The Sweetened Beverage Tax has become a hot topic for many people in an around the Philadelphia area. This primary season, many people are running for council and also the office of Mayor. Mayor Kenny , obviously voted for it. Everyone wanting to unseat him has come out against it. When…

State Senator Art Haywood to Start Fact Finding Tour On Poverty

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, May 13, 2019

By Alex Lloyd Gross Art Haywood ( PA) is a state senator who has been fighting for his constituents for quite a while., He was just appointed the Democratic Chair of the Health And Human Services Committee. This means that committee is responsible for finding the best resources to spend state money on it’s citizens….