Dear Neighbors, 

It’s been another busy week, and I’m proud to share that we assisted Ivyland Borough in securing over a million dollars in grant funding.

Additionally, I also chaired the third-quarter Law Enforcement Caucus meeting in Harrisburg to discuss important issues affecting law enforcement across Pennsylvania.

Don’t miss our Vaccine Clinic TODAY at Ben Wilson Senior Center from 6:00PM to 9:00PM. More information below.

Friendly Reminder: The voter registration deadline is next Monday! October 19th is the last day to register to vote in the General Election. Don't let your voice go unheard this November 3rd. 

As always, if you need help with any state-related matter, feel free to reply to this email or call 215-323-6997.

Sincerely,

Brian

I hosted the third-quarter bipartisan Law Enforcement Caucus meeting in Harrisburg this past week, where I serve as co-chair alongside Rep. Eric Weaknecht.

As a former law enforcement officer myself, I understand the challenges officers face and the importance of supporting those who work to keep our communities safe.

The meeting focused on several key topics, including reforming the red-light camera system, and House Bill 2190, which addresses labor relations involving police unions. We also discussed firearm training frequency requirements for law enforcement officers.

These discussions took place with our advisory board, which is made up of various stake holders in law enforcement, including state troopers, the FOP, and local police chiefs. This provided an opportunity to hear different perspectives, address challenges facing law enforcement, and explore potential improvements to support officers and the communities they serve.

I look forward to continuing these conversations with my fellow legislators and law enforcement professionals as we work to address public safety concerns throughout the Commonwealth.

This past week, I was honored to join members of the Ivyland Borough government and Senator Frank Farry to present a check to the Borough for $994,271 for the Greeley Avenue storm sewer extension project.

Pictured are also two additional checks for grant money that the state brought into Ivyland Borough, including $26,250 for the Ivyland Fire Company.

I am always looking for ways to bring resources back to our communities to fund our first responders and improve existing infrastructure. I am proud to say we were able to secure $1,267,280 in total for our constituents in Ivyland Borough!

Don’t miss my Vaccine Clinic happening TODAY, October 14, from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at the Ben Wilson Senior Center!

Address: 580 Delmont Ave., Warminster, PA 18974

An RSVP is required.

HB 2657 – Regulating Kratom, Protecting Pennsylvanians

 This bill would:

• ban synthetic Kratom and make selling it or making it a crime punishable by up to five years in prison.
• only allow natural Kratom sales at registered retailers.
• ban Kratom sales to anyone under 21.
• ban Kratom ads and packaging aimed at children and make violators subject to fines and civil penalties.
• require child-resistant packaging.
• require natural origin and health warnings on Kratom packaging.

HB 2657 now moves to the Senate for further consideration. 

For more information, click here.

HB 1434 – Increase penalties for selling vapes to minors

This bill would:

• Increase penalties for retailers that illegally sell electronic nicotine delivery systems, including vaping products, to minors.
• A retailer would face a $5,000 fine for first or second offenses. For the third offense, their license to sell tobacco products can be revoked.
• Stronger consequences are needed to stop the sale of vaping and nicotine products to kids.

HB 1434 now moves to the Senate for further consideration. 

For more information, click here. 

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.

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 some key dates to remember:

• Monday, Oct. 19 – Last day to register to vote.
• 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

To make our office’s constituent services as accessible as possible, I have established remote office hours at local township buildings throughout our legislative district.

We will be at the following locations from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on the days indicated:

• Warminster Township Building: First Tuesday of every month; next is November 3. (Cancelled due to Election Day, next visit will occur December 1.)
• Ivyland Borough: Second Tuesday of every month; next is November 10.
• New Britain Township Building: Second Wednesday of every month; next is October 14.
• Warrington Township Building: Third Tuesday every month; next is October 20.
• Warminster Library: Third Wednesday of every month; next is October 21.
• Warminster Heights: First Friday of every month; next is November 6.

To help focus on specific needs, my staff and I have established specialty hours when outside experts come in to guide our residents. An appointment is required for these hours. Please call 215-323-6997 to schedule.

• Veterans Services: 9:30AM to 3:30PM on the second Monday of every month; next session is November 9.
• Advance Care Planning: First Wednesday of every month; next is today, October 7.

District Office

1410A West Street Rd.
Warminster, PA 18974

(215) 323-6997

Pennsylvania State Capitol

104-B East Wing

Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 772-1983