State/County - Bensalem Township
Lawmakers Announce Legislative Package That Would Exempt Items from Sales Tax
Reps. Kathleen “K.C.” Tomlinson (R-Bucks), Joe Hogan (R-Bucks), Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) and Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) announced, Wednesday, a package of legislation focused on exempting from the state sales tax items necessary in the everyday lives of Pennsylvania families.
Marcell has proposed legislation that would exempt school supplies from the sales tax. Current law exempts school supplies when purchased by a school district or nonprofit educational institution, and this legislation would expand that to include all other purchasers.
“As inflation continues to hit every Pennsylvanian, we are seeing multiple key items for school-age children skyrocket in price,” said Marcell. “Exempting school supplies like folders, pencil cases, graphing calculators and more from the sales tax will have immediate benefits to the pocketbooks of parents across the state.”
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Proposed legislation from Kutz would exempt cribs, crib mattresses and strollers from the sales tax. He is also proposing legislation that would exempt children’s books, library books, children’s toys and youth sports equipment from the sales tax.
“One of the things I hear the most about from families is how the cost of child care and raising a family are overwhelming,” said Kutz. “We can do more to make Pennsylvania the best place to live, work and raise a family by easing these financial burdens. These tax cuts are just one way we can support families as their children grow here in Pennsylvania.”
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Hogan’s proposed legislation would have baby car seats and booster seats exempted from the sales tax, as well as baby bottles, nipples and teethers. The latter exemptions add on to Act 25 of 2021, which exempted breast feeding supplies from the sales tax. This proposal would exempt similar supplies used for formula-fed babies from the sales tax. Further, this legislation would exempt baby teethers, which are critical for babies undergoing the teething process.
“Over the last year I have experienced the many challenges that come from growing a family. Providing financial relief from the sales tax will make it more affordable to raise a child and help working families across Pennsylvania,” said Hogan.
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Tomlinson has proposed legislation that would exempt all types of pet food from the sales tax.
“As someone who has multiple pets and considers them family, it made sense to include our furry friends in the introduction of this package,” said Tomlinson. “Making pet food exempt from the sales tax will limit some of the cost. This is something I think will be helpful not only for young families but also our seniors. Hopefully this may even encourage more Pennsylvania families to welcome a new pet into their lives.”
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The lawmakers said by creating an exemption for these items, Pennsylvania families will be able to better afford the necessary supplies and goods needed on a daily basis.
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In only its second year, Bucks County Community College (BCCC) picked up another medal at the prestigious horticultural expo for its ‘Rooted in Art’ tribute to Stella Elkins Tyler.
BCCC’s floral design program has once again taken home a prize in only its second year participating in the Philadelphia Flower Show. Students, alumni, and instructors earned a bronze medal for “Rooted in Art,” reflecting the College’s origins of being founded on the Newtown estate of artist and educational philanthropist Stella Elkins Tyler. The exhibit features Tyler’s sculpture “Joan of Arc at Orleans,” donated to the College by Carol Tyler, who visited the show with College President & CEO Dr. Patrick M. Jones (Feature Pic). The College was founded on the Tyler estate in Newtown more than 60 years ago. The exhibit features seven original floral designs, each interpreting the connection between nature, art, and education, alongside six selected student works from the College’s School of Arts and Communication.
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A team of 20 students, alumni, and instructors from BCCC’s floral design program helped install “Rooted in Art” at the Philadelphia Flower Show, which reflects the College’s origins of being founded on the Newtown estate of artist and educational philanthropist Stella Elkins Tyler. The exhibit features one of Tyler’s original bronze sculptures, “Joan of Arc at Orleans,” pictured in the background.
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Melanie Poff (left) and her mother Els Poff, both Certified Floral Designers from Doylestown and students in BCCC’s floral design program, helped surround “Joan of Arc at Orleans” by Stella Elkins Tyler with botanical beauty at the Philadelphia Flower Show. The sculpture is part of the “Rooted in Art” exhibit, reflecting the deep connection between art, education, and nature that Stella Elkins Tyler championed throughout her life.
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Amparito Arriaga, a Certified Floral Designer from Exton and a student in BCCC’s floral design program, installs part of the “Rooted in Art” exhibit at the Philadelphia Flower Show. The exhibit features seven original floral designs, each interpreting the connection between nature, art, and education, alongside six selected student works from the College’s School of Arts and Communication.
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