Newsroom
Yardley and Upper Makefield to get funding for emergency response equipment
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...
Senator Santarsiero Elected to Senate Democratic Leadership Team
BUCKS COUNTY − November 13, 2024 − Today the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus elected Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10, Bucks) a member of its 2025-26 leadership team as Secretary. Santarsiero is the first resident of Bucks County to be elected to Senate...
Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus Elects Leadership Team for 2025-26 Legislative Session
HARRISBURG, PA – November 13, 2024 – The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today elected its leadership team for the 2025-26 legislative session. The Senate Democratic Caucus also proudly welcomes two new members: Senator Patty Kim representing Senate District 15,...
Senator Santarsiero and Rep. Labs Announce $190,000 for Peace Valley Park Acquisition
BUCKS COUNTY − November 13, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Shelby Labs (R-143) announced today $190,000 in state funding for Bucks County to expand Peace Valley Park through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources...
Senator Santarsiero and Reps. Brennan & Davis Announce $62,000 for Heritage Conservancy
BUCKS COUNTY − November 13, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) along with Representatives Tim Brennan (D-29) and Tina Davis (D-141) announced today $62,000 in state funding for the Heritage Conservancy through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and...
Senator Santarsiero and Rep. Brennan Announce $206,000 for Hal H. Clark County Park
BUCKS COUNTY − November 13, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Rep. Tim Brennan (D-29) announced today $206,000 in state funding to Bucks County for the Hal H. Clark County Park through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources...
Santarsiero Elected To Senate Democratic Leadership Team
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...
Bucks County Awarded $190K For Peace Valley Park Acquisition
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...
Grants To Fund Flood Response Vehicles In Upper Makefield, Yardley
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...
Senator Santarsiero Applauds $7.5 Million in State Funding Awards for 10th Senate District
BUCKS COUNTY – November 1, 2024 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced today $7,449,800 million in state funds from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) for eight projects across the 10th Senate District. The awards are as follows: $500,000...
$1.6M In State Grants Awarded To Central Bucks County Projects
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...
Prokopiak, Santarsiero secure funding for Morrisville Senior Servicenter
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...
Senator Santarsiero Celebrates Diwali in the Capitol
Senator Santarsiero Welcomes Guest Chaplain Dipesh Pandya
Senator Santarsiero Remembers Libby White, Doylestown’s First Female Mayor
Senator Santarsiero Rep. Davis Announce $1.92 Million for Bristol Area Projects
BUCKS COUNTY − October 22, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Tina Davis (D-140) announced today $1,485,000 in state funds for two projects at area schools, as well as $435,000 for affordable housing development in Bristol Township....
Senator Santarsiero and Rep. Labs Announce $209,352 for Plumsteadville Fire Co.
BUCKS COUNTY − October 22, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) along with Representative Shelby Labs (R-142) announced today $209,352 in state funding to benefit the Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company. The funding, awarded to the Bucks County...
Senator Santarsiero and Rep. Prokopiak Announce $2.4 Million for Public Works Projects
BUCKS COUNTY − October 22, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Jim Prokopiak (D-143) announced today $2,391,876 in state funds for three school improvement projects in the 10th Senate Districts. The awards are as follows: Morrisville Municipal...
Senator Santarsiero and Rep. Warren Announce $2 Million in Funding for Newtown and Lower Makefield Projects
BUCKS COUNTY − October 22, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Perry Warren (D-31) announced today $2,027,371 in state funding for three community improvement projects in Newtown Township and Lower Makefield Townships. The three awards...
Senator Santarsiero and Rep. Brennan Announce $1.6 Million for Area Improvement Projects
BUCKS COUNTY − October 22, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) along with Representative Tim Brennan (D-29) announced today $1,624,778 in state funding awards for four projects throughout their shared district. The awards are as follows: Peace Valley...
Senator Santarsiero, Reps Announce $3.3 Million for Lower Bucks School Projects
BUCKS COUNTY − October 22, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) along with Representatives Tina Davis (D-140) and Jim Prokopiak (D-141) announced today $3,300,000 in state funds for three school improvement projects in the 10th Senate District. Administered through...
Senator Santarsiero Applauds $292,952 for Non-Profit Security Improvements Across 10th Senate District
BUCKS COUNTY − October 18, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced today $292,952 for security improvements at houses of worship across the 10th Senate District. The funds come from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Non-Profit...
$100K State Grant Awarded To Midway Volunteer Fire Company
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...
Senators Celebrate Signing of Bipartisan Juvenile Justice Reform Bills, SB 169 and 170, into Law
HARRISBURG, PA − October 17, 2024 − Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law Senate Bills 169 and 170 – now Act 107 and Act 108 of 2024 – to implement reforms needed to improve outcomes for youth, families, and communities, with a continued focus on protecting...
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Brennan Announce $100,000 for Midway Volunteer Fire Company
BUCKS COUNTY − October 17, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Tim Brennan (D-29) announced $100,000 in funding for Midway Volunteer Fire Company during a recent visit to the company. The funding will be used to support the volunteer fire...
Central Bucks Regional K9 Unit Awarded $75K State Grant
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...
CareerLink Bucks Workforce on Wheels Tour
Delaware Canal Legislative Caucus Tour Wrap Up
Senator Santarsiero Applauds $5 Million in PCCD Awards Benefitting the 10th District
BUCKS COUNTY - September 16, 2024 — State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced $5,000,418 in state funds benefitting the 10th Senate District were awarded through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). Five Local Law Enforcement Support...
Senator Santarsiero Hosts PennDOT Road Tour Highlighting Roads in Need of Repair
BUCKS COUNTY - September 10, 2024 - State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) hosted state Department of Transportation officials on a road tour around the 10th Senate District, announcing planned roadway repair projects, highlighting needed improvements, and...
PennDOT Road Tour Taking Place In Lower Bucks
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.
Senator Santarsiero Announces $1.028 Million for Traffic Safety Improvements in 10thSenate District
BUCKS COUNTY − July 31, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), along with Representatives Tim Brennan (D-29) and Jim Prokopiak (D-140), announced today $1,027,735 in state funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Green Light-Go program...
Blue Zones Ignite Bucks Area Brings Hundreds Together for Wellbeing Initiative
BUCKS COUNTY − July 30, 2024 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership (BCHIP) brought together hundreds of Bucks Area residents for three days of in-community events with the national Blue Zones organization, engaging...
Blue Zones Ignite Bucks Area Keynote 7/23/24
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Brennan Announce $4.4 Million for Doylestown Water Treatment Project
BUCKS COUNTY – July 18, 2024 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Tim Brennan (D-29) today announced a $4,415,435 grant to Doylestown Township Municipal Authority from Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for a water...
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Davis Announce $424,000 to Support Bristol Fire Companies
BUCKS COUNTY – July 17, 2024 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Tina Davis (D-141) visited four Bristol fire companies today to announce state grant awards to support public safety and the work of the fire companies. The four awards are as...
Bi-Partisan Bill to Protect State Investments in Israel Passes Senate
HARRISBURG − June 27, 2024 − Senate Bill 1260, a bill to protect state investments in Israel, passed the Senate today. The bi-partisan legislation is sponsored by Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) and seeks to send a strong...
Senator Santarsiero Remarks on SB 1260- Stand with Israel Act
Bill to Protect State Investments in Israel Moves Out of Senate Committee
HARRISBURG − June 25, 2024− Senate Bill 1260, a bill to protect state investments in Israel, was voted out of the Senate State Government Committee today. The bi-partisan legislation is sponsored by Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Kristin Phillips-Hill...