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Staats announces grants awarded to multiple conservation projects in Bucks County

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By Upper Bucks Today | Nov 13, 2024

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Quakertown YMCA receives grant for facility renovations

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By Upper Bucks Today | Nov 1, 2024

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Telford Borough Authority secures $9.8M grant for PFAS treatment project

By Upper Bucks Today | Oct 16, 2024

Reps. Craig Staats, Shelby Labs, and Donna Scheuren have announced that the Telford Borough Authority has been granted $9.8 million by PENNVEST for a drinking water well development project. The project will focus on installing granular-activated carbon filter vessels to treat perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water wells located in Telford Borough, West Rockhill Township, and Hilltown Township.

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Quakertown library receives grant for infrastructure improvements

By Upper Bucks Today | Oct 10, 2024

Rep. Craig Staats announced that the Bucks County Free Library in Quakertown has been awarded a grant of $492,837. The funding comes from the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority’s Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program.

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Quakertown library receives grant for infrastructure improvements

By Upper Bucks Today | Oct 10, 2024

Rep. Craig Staats has announced that the Bucks County Free Library in Quakertown will receive a grant of $492,837. The funding comes from the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority’s Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program (MPCFP). This program provides grants to community anchor institutions and local government units for projects that construct, acquire, or improve facilities such as shared office spaces, recreation centers, schools, and libraries.

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Palisades School District awarded $170,684 for environmental repairs

By Upper Bucks Today | Sep 10, 2024

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) and Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) announced today that the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has awarded Palisades School District funding through PDE’s Environmental Repairs Grant Program.

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Quakertown Community School District receives $156,627 grant for facility improvement

By Upper Bucks Today | Sep 9, 2024

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has awarded Quakertown Community School District (QCSD) funding through PDE’s Environmental Repairs Grant Program.

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Loan secured for North Penn Water Authority improvement

By Upper Bucks Today | Jul 17, 2024

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) announced that PENNVEST has approved a $5.7 million loan for a North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) project in West Rockhill Township.

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Rep. Craig Staats votes against 2024-25 budget citing fiscal irresponsibility

By Upper Bucks Today | Jul 11, 2024

Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) voted against Senate Bill 1001, the General Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2024-25, in a session held on July 11, 2024.

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Robin A. Staff farm receives funding for preservation

By Upper Bucks Today | Jun 14, 2024

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) announced that the Robin A. Staff farm, a 120-acre horse farm in Springfield Township, has received an investment of $1,212,200 from Pennsylvania and Bucks County after selling development rights to preserve the farmland and protect it from future development.

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Senior centers in Staats' district receive Pennsylvania Department of Aging grants

By Upper Bucks Today | May 14, 2024

On May 14, 2024, Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) announced that two Senior Citizen Centers (SCCs) in the 145th District have been awarded grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. The Upper Bucks Senior Activity Center in Quakertown and Eastern Upper Bucks Senior Inc. in Ottsville are the recipients of these grants, each receiving $2,551.

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Staats Announces School Safety, Mental Health Support Grants for Area School Districts

By Upper Bucks Today | Apr 26, 2024

Representative Craig Staats of the 145th District in Pennsylvania has announced significant grant funding allocated to various school districts within the region to enhance school safety, security, and mental health support. The grants were awarded by the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) to ensure a safe and supportive environment for students.The funding, totaling $155 million from federal and state sources, was approved by the SSSC as part of the FY 2023-24 budget. Rep. Craig Staats expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, "I am thrilled to see...

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Staats Bill to Create Statewide Child Abuse Database Passes House Committee

By Upper Bucks Today | Apr 16, 2024

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) today announced the success of House Bill 321, known as the Enterprise Case Management Act, which passed the Children and Youth Committee unanimously. The bill, a part of Staats' efforts to enhance laws safeguarding children in foster care and adoption systems, is dedicated to the memory of Grace Packer, a 14-year-old girl tragically murdered by her adopted mother and her mother’s boyfriend."I am thrilled to see House Bill 321 officially pass committee," expressed Staats. "This is the first step in what I hope will be many in...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Bucks County rise or fall in 2021?

By Upper Bucks Today | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Bucks County received $1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Bucks County farmers in 2021 reached $1,103,548

By Upper Bucks Today | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Bucks County received $1,103,548 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Montgomery County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Upper Bucks Today | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Montgomery County received $687,385 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Staats Announces Grants for Area Fire, EMS Companies

By Upper Bucks Today | Feb 12, 2024

Feb. 12, 2024HARRISBURG - Representative Craig Staats (R-Bucks) has announced that several fire and EMS companies in the 145th District have received grants from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). These grants are aimed at supporting various projects such as the construction or renovation of facilities, equipment purchase or repair, training, and debt reduction.The companies that have been awarded grants include Haycock Fire Co, Quakertown Volunteer Fire Company 1, West End Fire Company, Shelley Fire...

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Labs, Staats Announce Grant Awarded to Upper Bucks County Technical School

By Upper Bucks Today | Feb 9, 2024

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...

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Staats Concerned About Spending Increases in Proposed Budget

By Upper Bucks Today | Feb 6, 2024

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...

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Staats to Co-sponsor Resolution Condemning Proposal to Remove Penn Statue

By Upper Bucks Today | Jan 8, 2024

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....