Dear Friends,

On Tuesday, millions of Americans headed to the polls to participate in the 2026 General Elections. Pennsylvanians made their voices heard and came together to help shape the future of our communities and our Commonwealth. Thank you to everyone who voted, volunteered, or stepped forward to run; your participation is what makes our democracy strong.

It’s an honor to serve my neighbors and represent the 140th District. Let’s continue to build on the progress we’ve made!

In this week’s e-newsletter, I am proud to share details regarding a recent educational discussion on Kratom and its effects on public health and safety, as well as several community resources.

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

Recently, I had the opportunity to speak as a panelist at the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce Government Committee’s “Kratom in Bucks County” educational forum.

Despite natural kratom products posing relatively few risks to consumers, the substances derived from it have caused an approximately 1,200% increase in kratom-related exposure reports, hospitalizations, and even death. Given this discrepancy, Pennsylvanians deserve access to the information necessary for making informed decisions about what they are buying.

Moderated by Kimberly Permar, executive director of the Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership, the forum covered topics that included the impact and effects of kratom use, law enforcement’s perspective, and recent legislation passed by the Pennsylvania House that aims to establish a regulatory framework for kratom.

House Bill 2657, introduced by state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, along with myself, state Rep. Kyle Donahue, and state Rep. Dan Frankel, was highlighted as a potential step forward. If passed by the Senate, this legislation would ban the sale of synthetic kratom, and create a statutory framework for the sale, distribution and quality control of kratom products within Pennsylvania.

Far too many Pennsylvania families have been negatively impacted by kratom, unaware of the addictive qualities of a product sold legally all across the state. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to help better inform our neighbors.

Thank you to the LBCC Government Committee and my fellow panelists for their contributions to the event.

For more information, click here.

I’m happy to announce that two projects involving my legislative district have been awarded a combined $1 million in tax credits through the Enterprise Zone Tax Credit program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

As a part of the state’s Neighborhood Assistance Program, EZP provides tax credits to businesses that invest in rehabilitating, expanding or improving buildings or land in designated enterprise zones. The investments are intended to support economic development and create or retain jobs.

Local recipients of these credits are:

1. Constructural Dynamics, Inc. — $500,000: The awarded tax credits will go toward expanding Silvi Materials’ headquarters to support workforce growth, operational expansion, and the creation of new jobs within the Bucks County Enterprise Zone.
2. ND Sheets — $500,000: Credits will be directed toward supporting a $50 million capital investment to transform the existing ND Sheets Langhorne facility into a state-of-the-art box manufacturing plant.

Strong communities like ours depend on strategic investments that strengthen neighborhoods, support economic growth and improve quality of life for residents. These projects will help meet those needs, and I look forward to seeing them develop and deliver meaningful benefits to the community in the months ahead.

For information on other projects supported by the Department of Community and Economic Development, click here.

This Fall, from November 2 through November 24, my office will be hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive to help provide holiday essentials to families in need!

Please consider donating nonperishable food items and unexpired goods to help put together Thanksgiving baskets for members of our community. Needed items include: Crackers, rolls or bread mix, stuffing, gravy, broth, mashed potatoes or canned whole potatoes, cranberry sauce, corn, green beans, yams, pie, cake, or cake mixes, coffee, tea, sugar, and laundry baskets are also helpful.

Donations can be dropped off at my District Office, Mondays through Fridays, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Bucks County Housing Group.

Address: 8610 New Falls Road, Levittown, PA 19054-1712

Let’s come together to make the holiday season a little brighter for our neighbors!

For more information, call 215-943-7206.

The Family Service Association of Bucks County is hosting its 2026 Family Service Coat Drive! The organization will be collecting new coats with tags for children and adults to help keep community members warm this winter. Donations are needed in a variety of sizes, from infant to adult XXL.

To schedule a drop-off, contact Anne Marie Richards at arichards@fsabc.org or 215-757-6916, ext. 0218, by November 6, 2026. Donors can also scan the QR code on the flyer to shop their Amazon Wish List.

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

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.

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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