Dear Friends,

In this week’s e-newsletter, I’m pleased to share updates on a recent investment in our community, upcoming events throughout the district, important legislation recently passed by the House, and additional resources you may find helpful.

Friendly Reminder: The General Election is quickly approaching. Don't let your voice go unheard this November 3rd. If you don’t already have a plan to vote, visit here: www.vote.pa.gov. More information is below.

As always, if you need help with any state-related issue, feel free to reply to this email or call my office at 215-943-7206.

Sincerely,

Jim

An alternating single-lane travel restriction is scheduled to be in effect at the Lower Trenton (“Trenton Makes”) Toll-Supported Bridge and its Bridge Street approaches in Trenton and Morrisville between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23.

A Commission contractor is expect to perform roadway lighting work using a bucket truck and temporary lane closures.

Motorists are urged to reduce speeds, exercise caution, and follow flagger instructions wherever single-lane travel restrictions are in effect.

The scheduled work and related travel restrictions are subject to change due to weather, emergencies, and other factors.

For more information, click here.

Last week, I was proud to present Middletown Township with a state grant worth $593,000 for improvements to Forsythia Crossing Park.

This funding will be directed towards permanent bathrooms, lighting, and security cameras.

I’m honored to have played a part in securing this investment in our community, and I look forward to watching these improvements make Forsythia Crossing Park a safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable place for years to come.

For more information, click here.

Bucks County residents can safely dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medications during Medication Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Accepted items include prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, liquid medications, creams, ointments, inhalers, nasal sprays, pet medications, and vaping devices (including cartridges, pods, and e-liquids). Sharps are accepted at select locations. Illicit substances are not accepted.

The event aims to protect children, pets and the environment by keeping medications and other potentially harmful substances out of homes and waterways.

Nearby dropoff locations include:

• Falls Township: Police Department, 188 Lincoln Highway, Fairless Hills, PA 19030
• Middletown Township: GIANT Food Store, 168 North Flowers Mill Road, Langhorne, PA 19047
• Middletown Township: GIANT Food Store, 4001 New Falls Road, Levittown, PA 19056
• Morrisville Borough: Police Department, 35 Union St., Morrisville, PA 19067
• Tullytown Borough: Municipal Building, 500 Main St., Tullytown, PA 19007
• Tullytown Borough: Walmart Supercenter, 180 Levittown Center, Levittown, PA 19055

For more information, visit www.bcdac.org or call 215-444-2700. Homebound residents can arrange a collection through the Bucks County Area Agency on Aging by calling 267-880-5700 or emailing aging@buckscounty.org.

The Bucks County Intermediate Unit will host the 26th annual Secondary Transition Options & Resource Fair from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Bucks County Intermediate Unit 22, 705 N. Shady Retreat Road, Doylestown.

The event will connect students and families with schools, agencies, and community organizations offering resources to support the transition from school to adulthood. Information will be available on post-secondary education and training, employment, independent living, community resources, and legal, financial, and life planning.

The fair also will feature parent presentations from Bucks County Intellectual Disability/Autism Services and a student-only presentation on employability.

No registration is required. For more information, please see flyer.

Are you interested in a rewarding career with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation? Check out the upcoming PennDOT Bucks County Job Fair on October 10 or November 14.

The event will offer opportunities to learn more about available positions, meet with PennDOT staff, and potentially participate in on-the-spot interviews. Job seekers are encouraged to bring a valid

CDL and Medical Certificate for operator positions and can apply in advance at: www.employment.pa.gov

As technology has continued to advance, automated license plate readers—commonly referred to as Flock cameras—have become a popular tool used by law enforcement agencies, government agencies, and other private organizations. This technology can automatically read a license plate and check it against public databases for owner information and legal violations.

Although useful for law enforcement agencies, the use of these readers is currently unregulated, which presents significant privacy concerns for our motorists. Pennsylvanians deserve the peace of mind that comes with knowing that their private information is actually being kept private.

On Monday, the House passed House Bill 2771, which would limit how government agencies can use these readers, restrict how any collected data can be used, and require that any collected data be destroyed in a timely manner. Additionally, this bill will prohibit the use of these readers for surveillance and will ensure that any collected data cannot be shared for unlawful purposes.  

I fully understand the importance of giving our law enforcement the tools they need while also protecting the privacy and constitutional rights of our citizens. We must strike a balance between public safety and individual privacy by establishing clear guidelines and safeguards to ensure these tools are used responsibly and transparently. I believe that this bill does just that.

H.B. 2771 now moves to the state Senate for further consideration. 

Changes to Medicaid, also known as Medical Assistance in Pennsylvania, are coming on January 1, 2027, because of changes to federal law. More information is expected to be released, but here is what you need to know for now:

• Some adults will need to renew their Medicaid Plan every six months instead of annually.
• A new requirement means some adults enrolled in Medicaid will need to participate in work, school, job training, volunteering, or other community activities.
  
  

If you receive Medicaid, now is a good time to make sure your mailing address and contact information are up to date with DHS so you don’t miss important notices about these changes.

For more information about the new Medicaid requirements, click here.

As we approach the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, here are two key dates to remember:

• Tuesday, Oct. 27– Last day to apply for an absentee or mail-in ballot.
• Tuesday, Nov. 3 – Election Day: Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Voters must be in line by 8 p.m. to cast their ballot. Mail-in and absentee ballots must be received by your county election office by 8 p.m.

To find your polling location, update your voter information or for more voter services, visit vote.pa.gov.

Bucks County’s vote-by-mail season is officially underway, with the first mail ballots already being sent to voters. Prefer to handle your mail-in ballot in person? Seven “on-demand” locations are now open across the county.

On-demand voting allows you to go to a designated location, request a mail-in ballot, fill it out on site, and return it immediately. You don’t have to wait for a ballot to arrive in the mail or visit the post office.

On-demand locations include the Board of Elections office, Government Services Centers in Quakertown and Levittown, the Warminster Township Free Library, and Bucks County Community College campuses. Each location also has a secure ballot drop box staffed by a Board of Elections employee during operating hours.

The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is October 27. Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.

For more information, click here: www.buckscounty.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1640

Sincerely,

Jim Prokopiak

Pennsylvania State Capitol

121-B East Wing

Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 787-1292

District Office

8610 New Falls Road
Levittown, PA 19054

(215) 943-7206

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