Press Releases
Senator Santarsiero & Representative Brennan to Host College Prep Night on April 30th
BUCKS COUNTY – April 23, 2025 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Tim Brennan (D-29) will host College Prep Night on Wednesday, April 30th to help area students and families prepare for college savings, planning and admissions. The free event...
Santarsiero, Bartolotta Unveil Bill to Help Families of First Responders Who Die by Suicide
HARRISBURG – March 27, 2025 – Sens. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Steve Santarsiero (D-10) introduced legislation to provide emergency and law enforcement personnel with post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI)-related death benefits. The bill is named for Bryan F. Gray, a...
Morrisville Borough Truck Ban Underway, 200+ Tickets Issued
BUCKS COUNTY — February 27, 2025 — State and local officials credit a new truck ban with finally decreasing commercial truck traffic in a residential area in Morrisville Borough. In the first two months of enforcement of the prohibition of trucks weighing more than 10...
State Investment in Medical Device Manufactured in Bucks County Helps Save 2,000+ Lives
BUCKS COUNTY − February 25, 2025 − Two thousand lives and counting have been saved by the Bashir Endovascular Catheter, developed by Temple University cardiologist Dr. Riyaz Bashir and Bucks County medical device manufacturer Thrombolex. At a press conference...
Senator Santarsiero, State Reps Announce $1.65 Million for Transportation Improvements
BUCKS COUNTY − February 24, 2025 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced today $1,651,156 in state funding for projects to improve transportation accessibility in the 10th Senate District. These grants are awarded through the Commonwealth’s Multimodal...
Senator Santarsiero Announces $225,000 for Chalfont Borough Trail
BUCKS COUNTY — January 30, 2025 — Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Rep. Tim Brennan (D-29) announced today $225,000 in state funds for Chalfont Borough to complete a section of the Northern Neshaminy Greenway Trail. The funding is through the Pennsylvania...
Senator Santarsiero Announces $105,594 for Doylestown Township Water Testing
BUCKS COUNTY − January 29, 2025 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Rep. Tim Brennan (D-29) announced today $105,594 in state funds for Doylestown Township to conduct baseline water testing in residential wells. The funding is through the Pennsylvania...
Senate Democrats Announce Legislation to Protect the Affordable Care Act in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA − January 28, 2025 − Senator Vincent Hughes was joined by Democratic colleagues from the Senate and House to announce four bills that would protect the Affordable Care Act (ACA) from attacks in Washington DC. The package of bills would keep healthcare...
Senator Santarsiero Announces $250,000 Benefitting Morrisville Students
BUCKS COUNTY − January 17, 2025 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced today $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...
Senator Santarsiero to Chair State Government Committee, Appointed to New Committee
BUCKS COUNTY − January 14, 2025 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced today he will serve as Democratic Chair of the State Government Committee for the 2025-26 legislative session and that he has been appointed to serve on the new Institutional...
Senator Santarsiero and Reps. Applaud State Investments in Bucks County Freight Rail
BUCKS COUNTY — December 20, 2024 — Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) along with Representatives Tim Brennan (D-29), Tina Davis (D-141) and Jim Prokopiak (D-140) announced today $5,390,000 in state grant funding to support three freight rail projects through 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Warren Announce State Funds for Restoration of Slate Hill Cemetery
BUCKS COUNTY − June 24, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Perry Warren (D-31) announced today Lower Makefield Township has been awarded $33,250 in state funding to restore the historic Slate Hill Cemetery. The award is one of 44 awards...
Senators Santarsiero and Phillips-Hill Announce Legislation to Protect State Investments in Israel
HARRISBURG - June 7th, 2024 - Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) announced legislation to uphold Pennsylvania’s steadfast support for Israel by prohibiting holdings in the Pennsylvania State Treasury or Commonwealth pension funds from...
Bucks Area Kicks Off Transformative Blue Zones Well-Being Initiative
BUCKS COUNTY – May 31, 2024 – 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).
Senator Santarsiero Announces Legislation to Jumpstart New Era of Reliable, Sustainable Energy in Pennsylvania
BUCKS COUNTY – May 8, 2024 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) today introduced legislation to jumpstart a new era of reliable, sustainable energy development in Pennsylvania as part of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Energy Plan to protect and create nearly 15,000...
Senator Santarsiero & Representative Brennan Announce $802,000 in State Grants Through PennDOT
BUCKS COUNTY – April 29, 2024 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Tim Brennan (D-29) announced today Doylestown Township will receive $700,000 in state funds for a trail improvement project and TMA Bucks will receive $102,029 to further...
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Davis Announce $2 Million to Repair Randall Avenue Bridge in Bristol Township
BUCKS COUNTY – March 26, 2024 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Tina Davis (D-141) announced today $2 million in state funding to support the repair and renovation of the Randall Avenue bridge in Bristol Township. The funding is...