Upper Bucks County Technical School has been awarded an $85,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE) Competitive Equipment Grants, according to an announcement made by Representatives Shelby Labs and Craig Staats. The grant will be used to update or purchase new equipment for the school's career and technical programs."I am thrilled to see Upper Bucks County Technical School receive this grant from PDE," said Labs. "This funding will go toward supporting students who are aiming for a career in the trades, which we need desperately here in...
In response to Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed budget of $48.3 billion, which would increase state spending by 8.4%, Representative Craig Staats expressed his concerns. Staats highlighted the positives of the budget, such as the significant increase to the Basic Education Fund (BEF). However, he raised multiple concerns about the additional spending initiatives proposed by the governor.Staats pointed out that these new spending initiatives amount to $2.5 billion, either expanding current government programs or creating new ones. His main concern lies in the fact that...
In a move to preserve history and honor the legacy of William Penn, Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) has announced his co-sponsorship of a resolution with House Minority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) condemning the Biden administration's proposal to remove a statue of Penn from Welcome Park in Philadelphia. The proposal comes as part of the park's upcoming renovation.Staats expressed his concern over what he sees as an attempt by the "woke" movement to erase history. He stated, "This is another outrageous example of the 'woke' movement's determination to erase our history....
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.