PERKASIE—Lawmakers from the House Republican Policy Committee convened a public hearing today at Upper Bucks Technical School to examine the challenges facing Pennsylvania’s child care system and to explore innovative policy solutions that aim to strengthen the workforce, modernize outdated regulations, and improve access for working families.
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Vice Chairman Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Child Care Challenges and Solutions” to discuss modernizing regulations and staff eligibility requirements so that child care businesses can thrive and working parents can access reliable, affordable child care.
HARRISBURG – Reps. Joe Hogan (Bucks) and Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) today proposed legislation that would create a pilot program to support a pipeline to train the next generation of early education teachers.
HARRISBURG – Reps. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks), Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Craig Staats (R-Bucks) and Kathleen “K.C.” Tomlinson (R-Bucks) are expressing shock and outrage following the targeted shooting of Minnesota lawmakers today.
HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) announced that House Bill 923 passed the House unanimously. House Bill 923 would extend the current Social Security COLA moratorium for PACE and PACENET until Dec. 31, 2027.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) today announced the following fire and EMS companies that serve the 143rd District received grants from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC).
HARRISBURG – Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) and Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-Lehigh/Bucks) today announced that the Silverdale Volunteer Fire Company (SVFC) has received a $50,000 grant for renovations to their firehouse.
HARRISBURG – Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) and Rep. Shelby Labs (R-143) announced today that Sellersville and Perkasie will receive more than $6.1 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to remove chemicals from the water supply and improve the reliability of wastewater service.
HARRISBURG – Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) and Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) announce the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) has been awarded an $85,000 grant through the Career and Technical Education Equipment Grant program that will allow for the purchase of new welding equipment, enabling students to develop advanced skills in automation and manufacturing.
HARRISBURG – Yesterday, Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) was sworn in for her third term as state representative. Labs represents the 143rd District, located entirely in Bucks County.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) and Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-Lehigh/Bucks) today announced a $1.25 million grant from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) has been awarded to help with the ongoing revitalization of Dublin Borough.
HARRISBURG – Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Joe Hogan (R-Bucks), Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), and Sen. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) are pleased to announce that Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) has been awarded a $1,489,608 state grant from the Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program (PSFIG). The grant will fund the replacement of 43 rooftop HVAC units and the building’s automation system.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-Lehigh/Bucks) and Perkasie Borough announced today that the borough has received a major grant investment for the rehabilitation and development of Kulp Park and to purchase new body and in-car cameras for the Perkasie Police Department from the Pennsylvania Local Share Account (LSA) program.
BUCKS COUNTY - 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.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) and Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-Lehigh/Bucks) announced today that $1.7 million in grant funding has been awarded to projects in the 143rd House District and 16th Senatorial District from the Pennsylvania Local Share Account (LSA) program.
HARRISBURG – Reps. Craig Staats (R-Bucks), Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) and Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) announced today that PENNVEST has awarded the Telford Borough Authority a $9.8 million grant for a crucial drinking water well development project.
HARRISBURG – Reps. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), K.C. Tomlinson (R-Bucks), Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) and Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) recently introduced a package of legislation that seeks to increase protections for stalking victims.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) today announced that Pearl S. Buck International, located in Hilltown, has received a $33,400 grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC).
HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) and Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) today announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has awarded Palisades School District funding through PDE’s Environmental Repairs Grant Program.
HARRISBURG – Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) and Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) today announced that Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) has been awarded funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE) Environmental Repairs Grant Program for facility upgrades.
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