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Category - Government
Local, state, county, and federal government news for the areas of New Hope, Solebury, and Lambertville.
New Hope Council Welcomes Newest Members
The March New Hope Borough Council meeting. Credit: David Hunt/NewHopeFreePress.com There will be a...
Bucks County Will Be Impacted By SEPTA’s Proposed Cuts
Crippled by a budget shortfall, SEPTA proposes sweeping service cuts that will impact Bucks County.
Former Official: Toothless ‘Child Advocate’ Position Should Be Replaced By Abuse Watchdog
Former Gov. Tom Wolf created a child advocate role in 2019 to prevent abuse in state facilities...
Recovery Court Earns National Recognition For Best Practices
The program was started in 2010.
Emails Between PA Lawmakers & Lobbyists Will Remain Hidden From Public
Advocates called the ruling a missed opportunity to create more transparency around the state...
Cash Flowed To Key State Lawmakers As Hunters Launched An Offensive To Save Pigeon Shoots
The proposed pigeon shooting ban passed through a Pennsylvania House committee with bipartisan...
Looser Education Rules Proposed As Fix To PA’s Troubled Home Care Workforce
A bill would require direct care workers to pass a competency exam rather than have a diploma or...
New Hope-Lambertville Bridge Lights Up After Renovations
Credit: Tom Sofield/NewHopeFreePress.com Under a twilight sky, the historic New Hope-Lambertville...
‘Hands Off’ Protests Draw Crowds In Bucks County
Locals joined a nationwide "Hands Off" protest, decrying the policies of President Trump and Elon...
