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Shelby Labs begins third term as state representative for Bucks County

Yesterday, Rep. Shelby Labs was sworn in for her third term as the state representative for the 143rd District, which is located entirely in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. “I want to thank the residents of the 143rd Legislative District for...

By Central Bucks Today | Jan 9, 2025

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Dublin Borough receives $1.25 million grant for revitalization

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By Central Bucks Today | Nov 1, 2024

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FOIA Request Sent to Bucks County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Central Bucks Today | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Bucks County Election Department in Pennsylvania regarding pre-election voting machine test reports on October 30, 2024.

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Plumsteadville Fire Co. receives $209K for vehicle upgrades

By Central Bucks Today | Oct 23, 2024

Senator Steve Santarsiero and Representative Shelby Labs have announced a state funding allocation of $209,352 for the Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company. The funds, awarded to the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority, will be used to purchase three new pick-up vehicles. These vehicles are intended to replace the fire company's aging fleet and enhance their operational capabilities.

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Perkasie receives state grants for park upgrades and police camera purchases

By Central Bucks Today | Oct 23, 2024

Rep. Shelby Labs, Sen. Jarrett Coleman, and Perkasie Borough have announced a significant grant from the Pennsylvania Local Share Account (LSA) program to support local projects. The funding will be used for the development of Kulp Park and the acquisition of body and in-car cameras for the Perkasie Police Department.

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Labs and Coleman announce grants totaling $1.7 million for local district projects

By Central Bucks Today | Oct 22, 2024

Rep. Shelby Labs and Sen. Jarrett Coleman have announced the allocation of $1.7 million in grant funding to various projects within the 143rd House District and 16th Senatorial District, sourced from the Pennsylvania Local Share Account (LSA) program.

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Telford receives $9.8M grant from PENNVEST for water well development

By Central Bucks Today | Oct 16, 2024

Reps. Craig Staats, Shelby Labs, and Donna Scheuren have announced that the Telford Borough Authority has been awarded a $9.8 million grant from PENNVEST for a drinking water well development project. The initiative aims to install granular-activated carbon filter vessels for treating perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water wells located in Telford Borough, West Rockhill Township, and Hilltown Township.

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Pearl S. Buck International receives $33,400 grant from PHMC

By Central Bucks Today | Sep 19, 2024

Pearl S. Buck International, located in Hilltown, has received a $33,400 grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), announced Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) today.

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Middle Bucks CTC receives grant for environmental repairs

By Central Bucks Today | Sep 10, 2024

Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Joe Hogan (R-Bucks), and Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) announced that the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) has been awarded funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Environmental Repairs Grant Program for facility upgrades.

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Palisades School District awarded environmental repairs grant by Pennsylvania Department of Education

By Central Bucks Today | Sep 10, 2024

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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House GOP committee to hold hearing on solutions to combat stalking

By Central Bucks Today | Aug 28, 2024

The House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), will convene a hearing titled “Protecting Victims: Solutions to Combat Stalking.” The session aims to enhance awareness of various forms of stalking and identify legal gaps that impede law enforcement's ability to intervene effectively.

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Grant approved for Plumstead Township water project

By Central Bucks Today | Jul 17, 2024

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Bipartisan effort expands protections for violent crime victims

By Central Bucks Today | Jul 3, 2024

State Reps. Lindsay Powell and Shelby Labs’ bill to establish the Victims of Violence Relocation Act passed the state House today.

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School districts receive safety improvement grants: Rep. Shelby Labs announces

By Central Bucks Today | May 16, 2024

On May 16, 2024, Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) announced that several school districts in the 143rd District have been awarded grant money from the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC). The funds are intended to enhance safety measures, security, and mental health support in schools.

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Pennridge Community Center receives state grant: Rep. Shelby Labs announces

By Central Bucks Today | May 14, 2024

On May 14, 2024, Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) announced that the Pennridge Community Center in Silverdale has been awarded a $2,551 grant. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging, through its Senior Community Center (SCC) grants, is responsible for this funding.

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Labs Announces Grant Awarded to Bedminster Township Police Department

By Central Bucks Today | Apr 25, 2024

On April 25, 2024, Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) made an announcement regarding the Bedminster Township Police Department receiving a $200,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP).The grant from SCIP is intended to support the implementation of state crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs and interventions. Specifically, the funding will be utilized to expand the department’s Civilian Community Relations Specialist Program into Perkasie Borough. This expansion will involve...

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Reps. Labs and Powell Introduce Bipartisan Effort to Expand Protections for Victims of Violent Crimes

By Central Bucks Today | Mar 27, 2024

State Reps. Shelby Labs and Lindsay Powell have introduced the Victims of Violence Relocation Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at expanding protections for victims of violent crimes in Pennsylvania. Under the proposed legislation, eligible violent crime survivors would be entitled to relocation assistance and a longer timeframe for requesting such aid.Representative Labs emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, “Increasing protections for all victims as they heal is vital. This bipartisan legislation improves on the steps taken by Act 148 of 2018 and makes sure that...

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

By Central 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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How much did farmers in Bucks County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Central Bucks Today | Feb 22, 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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Labs Announces Grants for Area Fire, EMS Companies

By Central Bucks Today | Feb 14, 2024

On February 14, 2024, Representative Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) revealed that several fire and EMS companies serving the 143rd District have been awarded grants from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). The grants aim to support these companies in their essential work of saving lives in the community."Our fire companies and EMS providers could not be more deserving of these grant funds," said Labs. "This funding will allow our first responders to continue to provide lifesaving work in our community."The grants were...