April 1, 2025
For the second year, disabled residents in Bucks County will have the chance to explore and have questions answered about county and state resources meant to serve and assist them at the Bucks County Disability Resource Fair in New Hope.
The event is hosted by State Rep. Tim Brennan (D, Bucks County 29th District) and State Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D, PA 10th District).
“If you are a caregiver or someone living with a disability it’s important to understand and access the critical services available. I am proud to work with Rep. Tim Brennan to raise awareness and directly connect our constituents to the many state and local resources available,” said Sen. Steve Santarsiero.
March 31, 2025
As the arduous investigation into and cleanup of jet fuel that leaked from an underground pipeline in Upper Makefield Township continues, related developments unfold nearly every day — like the three sternly written letters by elected officials sent at the same time to the heads of agencies involved in the process expected to last years.
The letters – one by US. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-1, and two jointly by state Sen. Steve Santarsiero, D-10, and state Rep. Perry Warren, D-31 – seek, among other things, “clear and comprehensive” answers to several questions surrounding the crisis that first made headlines Jan. 31.
March 17, 2025
Sunoco plans to revert back to one-on-one discussions with Upper Makefield Township homeowners affected by the leak of jet fuel from an underground neighborhood pipeline, it was concluded following another taskforce meeting packed with angry residents and elected officials calling for a complete shutdown of the troubled channel.
To date, at least six residential wells have tested positive for contaminants. Many more are being examined.
March 6, 2025
BRISTOL BOROUGH, PA — It was a message of unity.
Then President-Elect Abraham Lincoln was headed on his train to Washington, D.C., for his inauguration when he made a historic stop in Bristol Borough on Feb. 21, 1861.
This past week, state Sen. Steve Santarsiero and State Rep. Tina Davis presented Bristol Borough Raising the Bar with $60,000 to support the nonprofit’s commemorative display honoring President-elect Abraham Lincoln’s historic stop.
March 4, 2025
MORRISVILLE, PA —In the first two months of enforcement of the prohibition of trucks weighing more than 10 tons on South Pennsylvania Avenue, Morrisville Borough police have issued more than 200 tickets and are educating truck drivers about alternate routes.
State and local officials credit a new truck ban with finally decreasing commercial truck traffic in a residential area in Morrisville Borough.
March 2, 2025
Yardley, Morrisville, Upper and Lower Makefield among the towns receiving grants from Pennsylvania Community and Economic Development Department’s Multimodal Transportation Fund.
February 24, 2025
UPPER MAKEFIELD, PA —Upper Makefield has been awarded a $575,000 grant for streetscape improvements along Route 532 in the village of Washington Crossing.
The funding, announced by State Senator Steve Santarsiero and State Rep. Perry Warren, is awarded through the Commonwealth’s Multimodal Transportation Fund and administered by the state Department of Community and Economic Development.
February 16, 2025
As crews investigate and repair a leaky underground Sunoco pipeline in Upper Makefield Township, related developments continually unfold – like numerous calls by elected officials for a complete pipe shutdown, monitoring by a neighboring township, and a report stating jet fuel has leaked in the area for at least 16 months. A preliminary report by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration said residents filed odor complaints with Sunoco as early as September 2023, but the company didn’t find a leak at the time.
January 30, 2025
CHALFONT BOROUGH, PA — Chalfont Borough has been awarded $225,000 to complete a section of the Northern Neshaminy Greenway Trail.
The award, made through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program, was announced by State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and State Rep. Tim Brennan (D-29)
January 28, 2025
BUCKS COUNTY, PA — State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) is serving as Democratic Chair of the State Government Committee for the 2025-26 legislative session.
In addition, he has been appointed to serve on the new Institutional Sustainability and Innovation Committee, as well as the Consumer Protection an Professional Licensure, Judiciary, and Rules and Executive Nominations committees.
January 27, 2025
MORRISVILLE, PA —The Morrisville School District is receiving a $250,000 grant secured by State Sen. Steve Santarsiero.
The funding is from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Building Opportunity through Out-Of-School Time (BOOST) Grant Program.
January 19, 2025
Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced $250,000 in state funding for Morrisville School District students through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Building Opportunity through Out-Of-School Time (BOOST) Grant Program.
“Student achievement is not only tied to in-school time, but also to the time students spend outside of a traditional school day,” said Senator Santarsiero. “The programs funded through this grant will provide Morrisville students with academic and interpersonal enrichment that will help students thrive both in the classroom and in their daily lives.”
December 16, 2024
BRISTOL BOROUGH, PA —The borough has received more than $1 million in state funds with two checks presented at the recent Bristol Borough Council meeting.
State Sen. Steve Santarsiero —along with State Rep. Tina Davis and Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie —presented the checks for two important projects in the borough.
The first project calls for the consolidation of the four borough fire stations into one station, with Santarsiero securing $700,000 in state funding.
December 13, 2024
The nonprofit Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center has been awarded a second $500,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). The Museum will use the funding to restore and preserve Oscar Hammerstein II’s former home and workplace at Highland Farm in Doylestown, PA.
December 4, 2024
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Holy Family University ceremoniously broke ground on a “game-changing” expansion of its Newtown campus with the acceptance of $1.5 million in state funding for the project.
The money will be used to convert an existing building on University Drive – formerly used by LaSalle University – into its Newtown West campus. The work will include construction of new classrooms and labs, roof work, technology upgrades, and surface paving.
November 17, 2024
When extreme weather strikes a community – like the July 15, 2023 flash flood that assaulted Washington Crossing killing seven – it is imperative emergency forces are well-equipped, said two area Pennsylvania legislators in announcing more than $280,000 for the purchase of special vehicles to “significantly enhance” operations.
The Yardley-Makefield Fire Company is to receive $180,00 for a high-water truck, and the Upper Makefield Fire Company gets $103,000 for a command vehicle.
November 13, 2024
NEWTOWN, PA — The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus on Wednesday elected State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) to its 2025-26 leadership team as secretary. Santarsiero is the first resident of Bucks County to be elected to Senate Democratic leadership.
“I’m honored to have the support of my fellow caucus members to serve in leadership as Caucus Secretary,” Santarsiero said. “I look forward to advocating for issues that matter to the people of Pennsylvania, like lowering the cost of housing, creating family-sustaining jobs, and making our communities safe places in which to live, work, and thrive.”
November 13, 2024
NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP, PA — Bucks County has been awarded $190,000 to expand Peace Valley Park in New Britain Township.
The grant, awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Conservation Partnerships Program, was announced by State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and State Rep. Shelby Labs (R-143).
November 7, 2024
UPPER MAKEFIELD, PA — Two Bucks County fire companies have been awarded more than $280,000 in state funding for the purchase of high water rescue and command vehicles for their emergency response fleets.
State Senator Steve Santarsiero and State Rep. Perry Warren announced the grants this week, including $180,000 for the Yardley-Makefield Fire Company and $100,000 for the Upper Maefield Fire Company in Washington Crossing.
October 28, 2024
BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Four projects in Central Bucks County have been awarded $1.6 million in grants for the rehabilitation of a farmhouse into a retreat center for special needs families, the modernization of an elevator at a Doylestown museum, a new roof for an affordable senior housing complex, and traffic signal improvements at a major intersection in Solebury.
October 27, 2024
State Representative Jim Prokopiak and state Senator Steve Santarsiero announced today that the Morrisville Senior Servicenter will receive a $19,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to enhance its computer lab. The funding will be used to replace outdated PC equipment and upgrade the center’s technology systems.
Prokopiak emphasized the importance of this investment in supporting local seniors.
“Access to modern technology is crucial for our seniors to stay connected, informed, and engaged,” Prokopiak said. “This grant will not only provide them with updated equipment but also empower them to navigate the digital world with confidence.”
October 17, 2024
BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has awarded the Midway Volunteer Fire Company $100,000 to support the company’s operations, including the outfitting of a truck to equip it for Swiftwater rescue.
The funding was announced by State Senator Steve Santarsiero and State Rep. Tim Brennan who represent the area in Harrisburg.
October 16, 2024
DOYLESTOWN BOROUGH, PA — The state has awarded the Central Bucks Regional Police Department a $75,000 grant in support of its K9 Unit, announced State Sen. Steve Santarsiero and State Rep. Tim Brennan.
Awarded through the Department of Community and Economic Development, the funding will be used to purchase equipment for the K9 unit, including a new vehicle outfitted for K9 safety
August 28, 2024
LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA —It’s time for the annual road tour.
State Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D-10) will host representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for a road tour around the 10th Senate District on Thursday.
June 4, 2024
BUCKS COUNTY – A transformative initiative to improve the health and well-being of area residents, Blue Zones Ignite Bucks Area, was announced today by State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership (BCHIP). Funded by a state grant, the Senator and BCHIP have partnered with Blue Zones to conduct a community-wide assessment of the Bucks area for the purpose of recommending infrastructure, policy, and other improvements that will help determine how to make our community into a healthier and happier place to live, work, grow up and grow old.
