December 9, 2023
Common Sense Gun Legislation Languishes in the PA Senate

Bills intended to reduce gun deaths in Pennsylvania, including one written by our own Rep. Perry Warren, have been stalled without a vote in the PA Senate for over 200 days.

House Bill 714, sponsored by Rep. Warren, would subject purchasers of guns at shows and private sales to a background check. The other bill, House Bill 1018, authorizes the confiscation of firearms from people where there is a danger of violence or self-harm.

For more, check out this story on CBS 21.

April 1, 2023
Single Use Plastics Ordinance Moves Forward

At a meeting on April 3, the Newtown Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) will unveil a draft single use plastics ordinance for review by businesses and by the public.

The meeting will be start at 7 pm in the Newtown Township administration, building at 100 Municipal Dr., Newtown.

February 25, 2023
Single-Use Plastics & Climate Change

Newtown Township Supervisor Elen Snyder began work on her "Single Use Plastics Resolution" in August 2021. As a result of her diligent advocacy, the resolution passed unanimously in 2022.

Ms. Snyder continues to urge Newtown to follow other townships – such as the Borough of Narberth, PA – in passing regulations that encourage or require businesses to reduce the usage of plastic materials, eliminate the use of Styrofoam, promote the use of reusable bags, and replace plastics with sustainable materials.

In this video, Ms. Snyder also speaks about the EAC’s recommendation to implement meadows in open spaces such as retention basins in order to counteract the impact of climate change on the pollution of our streams and lakes.