BUCKS COUNTY − January 16, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Tina Davis (D-141) today announced that Bristol Borough will receive $250,000 in Act 13 Greenway, Trails and Recreation Program funds for Maple Beach Road trailhead improvement. The funds will be used to design and construct a multi-use trail along Maple Beach Road and a parking area. The trail will connect the newly constructed Maple Beach Road bridge to the D&L Canal Trail terminus and Bristol Waterfront Park Trails. “This project will connect several recreational and natural resources in Bristol Borough, further expanding the trail network and allowing residents to get the most out of the area’s outdoor recreational opportunities,” said Senator Santarsiero. “Preserving our outdoor recreation area for future generations is important to the quality of life in the Bristol community,” said Representative Davis. “I look forward to the completion of the Maple Beach Road Trailhead Improvements project.” Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program funds can be awarded for projects involving development, rehabilitation and improvements to public parks, recreation areas, greenways, trails, and river conservation. Additional information can be found on the DCED website . Read more
My office is sponsoring the Love Your Heart Fair from 10 a.m.-noon, Friday, Feb. 23 at the Bristol Twp Senior Center, 2501 Bath Road, Bristol. Read more
As we enter a new year, we have preliminary dates set for two of our most popular outreach events. Read more
2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ® ): What You Need to Know: There are major changes to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ® ) form. The new FAFSA form is now available. On average, it takes about 30 minutes to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA can be completed online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. The 2024–25 FAFSA form will expand eligibility for federal student aid. What You Can Do Now : Watch the “2024–25 FAFSA FAQs” playlist to better for a look at what has changed on the new form. Use the Federal Student Aid Estimator to get an estimate of what your aid could be once the FAFSA is completed. If you did not submit a 2023–24 FAFSA form, make sure to create your StudentAid.gov account —and remember your username and password so you can access and submit the 2024–25 FAFSA form when it’s available. Find out if your parent(s) or spouse will need to be contributors (contribute their info on your FAFSA form). If your parent(s) or spouse will need to contribute to your form, make sure each contributor creates their own StudentAid.gov account . Watch our “Preparing for the FAFSA Form” to better understand what information and documents you’ll need to complete the FAFSA form. 2024–25 FAFSA ® Deadlines : Read more
Rep. Davis legislative update for Dec. 2023 Read more
As we approach the new year, here are some friendly reminders for the final few days of 2023. Read more
Here’s wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous 2024. Read more
My continued advocacy for expanding Pennsylvania’s state Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program led to a win for working parents paying for child care or care for family members who are elderly or living with disabilities. This week, the House and Senate voted to more than triple the state tax credit to help working families get – and pay for – quality care. Read more
The bill creates important protections, including restricting shackling and solitary confinement; providing trauma informed care training of corrections officers interacting with pregnant and postpartum women; and providing up to three days of post-delivery bonding time between a mother and newborn child, among other protections. As the number of pregnant or postpartum incarcerated women rise, we must ensure they have the support that they and their babies need. Read more
Studies have shown that solitary confinement has led to greater psychological issues for incarcerated individuals, making it more difficult for them to be rehabilitated and reintroduced into society. This puts a stress on the social services system and leads to a higher recidivism rate.” Read more
The PA 529 College and Career Savings Program has been helping families save for education for over three decades, and now the PA 529 Investment Plan (IP) has been named one of the two best plans in the entire country! Read more
The Pennsylvania State Police has opened a new cadet application cycle with no college credit requirement for women and men seeking careers as state troopers. Read more
The grant is a win-win for the local community. Our school children learn healthy eating habits at an early age while supporting our local farms. Read more
As parts of Bucks County had another wave of costly floods this year, we are again reminded of the rising cost of flood insurance. Read more
The House passed House Bill 612, providing a 7% increase in funding to Penn State University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Temple University and a 25% increase in funding for Lincoln University. The bill also freezes tuition increases at the universities for the 2024-25 school year. This week the House also passed legislation with overwhelming support that would ensure greater transparency by making the state-related universities subject to certain provisions of the state’s Right to Know Law. Read more
Residents who requested mail-in or absentee ballots may return them to a drop box located at the Grundy Memorial Library at 680 Radcliffe St. in Bristol. Read more
“IUOE Local 542 saw a real need among its workers and their families, and they provided a practical solution,” said Rep. Tina Davis, who serves on the House Majority Leadership team as the Caucus Secretary and represents portions of Bucks County. “They are not only keeping money in the pocket of their workers, but they’re providing one more valuable health care option for their workers.” Read more
As we approach the winter months, now is the time to get your seasonal flu shots and COVID-19 booster. Read my latest e-news report to find out how to get your shot, votes I took this week to stop scammers and for more information on other events in the area. Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct 4 – State Reps. Tina Davis, D-Bucks, and Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, highlight the inclusion of a child and dependent care tax credit program in the House tax code bill which was passed Tuesday. This provision expands Pennsylvania's Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit by increasing the percentage taxpayers can claim as well as increasing the allowable expenses. “Families are faced with steep childcare costs and difficult decisions,” Davis said. “This bill will provide a much-needed tax break to families throughout the commonwealth. Our children deserve exceptional childcare, and parents should be able to provide it without worrying about breaking the bank.” Shusterman echoed Davis’ comments. “Here in the commonwealth, childcare for one child averages $12,000 a year, often more,” Shusterman said. “The hardworking parents of Pennsylvania do not deserve to be priced out of childcare and in turn, being denied the opportunity to work year-round.” Sept. 30 was the end of pandemic-era federal aid to childcare providers. For many providers, stuck in the middle between pricing pressures and rising costs, this aid was the one thing keeping them open. Now, parents are facing a childcare cliff as nearly 3,000 Pennsylvania childcare programs are expected to close in the near future, impacting over 152,000 of the commonwealth’s Read more
State Rep Tina Davis, D-Bucks, announced that she will be hosting her Fall Shred Event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Bucks County Technical High School, 610 Wistar Road, Fairless Hills. There is a limit of five boxes or bags (paper only). Bring personal financial documents that are no longer needed, and any other papers with confidential information, such as account numbers and signatures for safe and secure disposal. “This is a great way to protect your identity and declutter your home at the same time,” Davis said. Please RSVP by Oct. 6 by calling 267-580-2660. Non-perishable food donations or diapers to donate to local pantry are welcomed. Read more
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