April 17, 2023
DOYLESTOWN, PA — State Senator Steve Santarsiero outlined an ambitious legislative agenda for the coming session during a legislative coffee and conversation at the Central Bucks Senior Activity Center in Doylestown on April 14.
Speaking to a room full of seniors and local politicians, Santarsiero spoke first about his legislative agenda and then fielded questions from the audience on a wide range of topics, from the Central Bucks School District to the issue of PFAS.
March 20, 2023
Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Perry Warren (D-31) announced $1,527,051 in state funds from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Local Share Account Statewide Program for community improvement projects based in Lower Makefield Township, Newtown Borough, Newtown Township, and Yardley Borough.
March 20, 2023
Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Perry Warren (D-31) announced today $192,594 in state funding for pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements along Frost Lane in Newtown Borough.
The award is a state Multimodal Transportation Fund grant through the Commonwealth Financing Authority, which will be used to construct 1,230 linear feet of sidewalk to provide shared bicycle and pedestrian spaces on Frost Lane and the borough’s sidewalk network.
March 14, 2023
HARRISBURG, PA — To mark Equal Pay Day on March 14, State Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Maria Collett (D-12) are seeking to close the gender wage gap by re-introducing legislation to modernize Pennsylvania’s Equal Pay Laws.
Women in Pennsylvania currently earn 79 cents for every dollar paid to men, according to the lawmakers. This amounts to a gap of more than $10,000 every year, they said. The gender wage gap can be traced to multiple factors, including occupational segregation, bias against working mothers, and direct pay discrimination, the lawmakers said.
March 13, 2023
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — In recognition of Equal Pay Day on March 14, two Pennsylvania Senators are seeking to close the gender wage gap by re-introducing legislation to modernize Pennsylvania’s Equal Pay Laws.
Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Maria Collett (D-12) say they will be working to close the gender wage gap.
February 13, 2023
LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA —More than $200,000 in grants are being doled out to 15 fire departments and EMS units in Bensalem Township, Levittown, and Yardley and its surrounding communities.
State Sen. Steve Santarsiero, (D-10), said the grants from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner are offered annually for a wide variety of projects relating to equipment, training, debt reduction.
November 23, 2022
BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties has received $1.8 million in state funding to support and grow Empower U and Stand-Up, two programs that empower and serve the needs of area teens.
“Teens today face unprecedented challenges. Programs like Empower U and Stand Up provide them with a supportive and positive space to work on their health, wellness and self-esteem,” said State Senator Steve Santarsiero in making the announcement. “The YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties has been an important part of the community for many years serving as a vital partner to ensure families and youth have local resources and opportunities to thrive.”
November 7, 2022
State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) presented a check to Yardley Borough Police Chief Joseph Kelly for $68,600 for the purchase of a new police vehicle and motorcycle during a visit to the station.
“Our police put themselves on the line every day to keep our community safe,” said Sen. Santarsiero. “Dating back to when I was a Lower Makefield Township Supervisor more than a dozen years ago, I have advocated for funding to support the important work our police do on a daily basis to keep our community safe. When Yardley Borough Police Department identified the need to replace aging vehicles, but lacked the funding to do so, I was happy to work with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to secure funds to cover the costs.”
November 4, 2022
YARDLEY, PA —The Yardley Borough Police Department has some new wheels to help fight crime.
Police Chief Joseph Kelly III was presented with a $68,600 check for the purchase of a new police vehicle and motorcycle. The check was from a station visit by state Sen. Steve Santarsiero, (D-10), earlier this week.
November 2, 2022
SOLEBURY TOWNSHIP, PA — The village of Carversville, hit hard by the remnants of Hurricane Ida in 2021, will benefit from $50,000 in state funding that will help pay for a project to mitigate future flooding issues.
“After touring the damage and speaking with township staff, Solebury Township shared a plan for dredging and excavating part of the stream, which will help control future flooding from storms,” said Senator Steve Santarsiero in announcing the funding on Tuesday. “As we continue to see more severe weather from climate change, it is more important than ever that we support our communities with flood control projects like the one Solebury Township is implementing.”
October 22, 2022
DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Doylestown Township has been awarded an additional $500,000 in state grant funding for the Doylestown Township Community Recreation Center. The award was announced by State Senator Steve Santarsiero.
“I’d like to thank Governor Wolf for supporting my request for additional RACP funds for the Doylestown Township Community Recreation Center project,” said Sen. Santarsiero. “The community center will provide a multi-use indoor and outdoor facility for residents and
community groups to meet and stay active. Recreation centers are a key component of a strong, healthy and connected community, which is why I enthusiastically support continued funding for this project.”
September 9, 2021
A Republican-led state Senate committee on Thursday held the first hearing in its investigation of Pennsylvania elections.
Sen. Cris Dush, R-Jefferson, started the session by saying the election investigation is not about former President Donald Trump or changing the results of the 2020 election.
“That horse is out of the barn,” said Dush, chair of the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee.
September 9, 2021
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republicans in Pennsylvania’s state Senate held their first hearing Thursday in what they call a “forensic investigation” into last year’s presidential election, an underwhelming affair that Democrats nevertheless say is an extension of a national campaign to attack voting rights following former President Donald Trump’s loss.
August 19, 2021
BUCKS COUNTY >> State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) on August 18 urged six Bucks County school boards to adopt the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidance and require all students, teachers, staff and visitors to K-12 schools to wear masks.
August 12, 2021
Nolan Cordero is glad to see the return of shoppers and diners to Perkasie’s downtown business district.
And like many owners, Cordero also knows he needs to spruce up the facade and exterior amenities of his Perkasie Pizza to draw in and retain customers who want to enjoy the experience but are still wary of dining indoors.
July 27, 2021
LOWER MAKEFIELD >> State Senator Steve Santarsiero delivered a $60,000 check to the Lower Makefield Police Department on July 20 for the purchase of a crime scene/accident investigation vehicle.
“This is a very important piece of equipment that we’re going to be purchasing,” said Chief Ken Coluzzi. “This vehicle is going to contain some very high tech, specialized equipment that can be used on major crimes, such as homicides, robberies, burglaries, and serious and fatal accidents.
July 14, 2021
With the more contagious delta variant of the coronavirus becoming prevalent in the United States, you may wonder how effective your COVID-19 vaccine is in fighting it.
A firm at the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center says its new test can answer questions about the efficacy of your vaccine.
July 8, 2021
Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) visited New Hope Arts Center today to present the organization with a check for $116,000 in state funds. The grant is for the installation of an elevator so that the exhibition space, located on the second floor, is accessible to all visitors.
July 7, 2021
NEWTOWN BOROUGH >> Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and State Representative Perry Warren (D-31) announced on July 7 the award of $271,520 in state funds to Newtown Borough as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Green Light-Go grant program.
Newtown Borough will use the funds for a complete upgrade to the traffic signal at Lincoln and Washington Streets. Along with the modernization of the traffic signal, the project will include new pedestrian accommodations.
June 27, 2021
Pennsylvania Republican lawmakers are pushing unnecessary election changes based on a lie.
The GOP-dominated state Senate on Wednesday approved a constitutional amendment to require identification for voters each time they cast a ballot. Currently, only first-time voters and those casting ballots at a new polling precinct are required to show ID.
June 25, 2021
The state Department of Environmental Protection has granted the owner of the Rockhill Quarry more time to conduct environmental testing of the property, where asbestos was found in 2018.
Last week, the DEP partially accepted Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania’s request to extend its deadline from July 6 to Oct. 29 to conduct certain environmental and health studies related to the asbestos. But Hanson still faces a July 6 deadline for a host of other requirements, including an explanation of its plan to remove 500 tons of material from the site every year.
June 24, 2021
BUCKS COUNTY >> The State Senate on June 24 passed landmark legislation that supports say will save children’s lives.
Senate Bill 78, also known as Kayden’s Law, is legislation that will provide urgently needed reform to Pennsylvania’s child custody statute.
Kayden Mancuso, in whose memory the bill was named, was a seven-year-old from Lower Makefield Township. In August 2018, her biological father brutally murdered her during an unsupervised weekend visit.
June 24, 2021
A bill aimed at making a child’s welfare and safety a primary concern in custody disputes passed the state Senate on Thursday.
Senate Bill 78, known as Kayden’s Law, would require judges to consider criminal convictions in custody disputes and recommends courts across the state implement child and domestic abuse training for judges and court personnel.
It passed in a 46-4 vote.
June 15, 2021
In order to extend protection from discrimination to LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians, lawmakers in the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus unveiled the PA Fairness Act.
H.B. 300 is sponsored by Reps. Dan Frankel and Jessica Benham, both D-Allegheny, along with Reps. Malcolm Kenyatta and Brian Sims, both D-Phila. If passed, the PA Fairness Act would prohibit discrimination against an individual based on their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression in the commonwealth, providing a long-overdue update to Pennsylvania’s law.
June 15, 2021
