HARRISBURG, Feb. 25 – State Rep. Tim Briggs, D-Montgomery, announced today that he is introducing legislation that would require U.S. presidential and commonwealth gubernatorial candidates to make their tax returns public in order to be eligible to appear on the Pennsylvania ballot. Briggs’ bill seeks to make a presidential or gubernatorial candidate’s financial interests transparent before they are elected to the highest office in the state or nation, respectively. “The need for this disclosure is clear,” Briggs said. “Many Americans, not to mention the national security community, want to know whether candidates for the highest offices in their state and country have personal or business interests that could undermine their commitment to act in their constituents’ best interests should they be elected. “With the 2020 presidential election already starting, we need to act before it is too late,” Briggs said. “All Americans must know whether there are any financial interests that may influence a candidate’s decision-making while serving.” Briggs’ introduction of the bill follows President Donald Trump’s and 2018 Republican Pennsylvania Gubernatorial nominee Scott Wagner’s refusal to release their tax returns. “President Trump’s refusal to release a most basic, yet vital, piece of information could be categorized as a textbook bait and switch,” Briggs Read more
HARRISBURG, Feb. 22 – State Rep. Tim Briggs, D-Montgomery, announced today that he has been appointed to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors by House Democratic Leader Frank Dermody. “As a proud graduate of West Chester University serving on the PASSHE Board of Governors is a great honor and an incredible responsibility. I thank Leader Dermody for this opportunity to support and strengthen our state’s institutions of higher education,” Briggs said. “As a Board member, my top priority is ensuring Pennsylvania’s students have access to quality higher education opportunities at a reasonable cost.” The 20-member Board of Governors is responsible for planning and coordinating development and operation of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. The Board establishes broad educational, fiscal, and personnel policies, and oversees the efficient management of the State System. Among other tasks, the Board appoints the chancellor and university presidents, approves new academic programs, sets tuition, and coordinates and approves the annual State System operating budget. “PASSHE Universities provide quality higher education to over 100,000 students at 14 campuses statewide, at an often more affordable cost than other state-related intuitions,” Briggs said. “At the same time, the system has seen declining enrollment while struggling to Read more
HARRISBURG, Feb. 14 – State Rep. Tim Briggs, D-Montgomery, announced today that he is introducing gun safety legislation in the state legislature as the nation marks the first anniversary of the mass shooting in Parkland, Fla., where 17 students and staff were killed and another 17 were injured. “Keeping our communities safe from gun violence must be a top priority for Pennsylvania and the nation,” Briggs said. “I can think of no better way to honor the victims of Parkland, and the many other victims of gun violence throughout our country, than by enacting meaningful gun safety reforms to prevent future tragedies.” Briggs added that gun violence in the United States takes many forms, including accidental shootings and suicides by firearms that have impacted thousands of children and families. “Too often acts of gun violence could have been prevented with a few simple precautions,” Briggs said. “That’s why I am introducing commonsense legislation that will help put an end to gun violence by keeping guns out of the hands of Pennsylvania’s children. Those who fail to safely store their firearms are putting young lives at risk and should face consequences for their recklessness.” If passed, Briggs’ H.B. 525 would require the safe storage of firearms in homes where children may be present. Failure to comply with this rule would result in a third-degree felony if it is used Read more
HARRISBURG, Jan. 7 – State Rep. Tim Briggs, D-Montgomery, was named Democratic minority chairman of the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee today by House Democratic Leader Frank Dermody. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve as chairman of the Judiciary Committee,” Briggs said. “As chairman of this vital committee, I will be a more progressive voice, fighting for legislation to increase responsible gun safety proposals and criminal justice reforms in the Commonwealth.” “I look forward to building on the progress made last session – including the passage of clean slate legislation – over the next two years as we develop legislative solutions to the greatest challenges facing Pennsylvania’s judicial system.” The committee reviews all legislation relating to aspects of the civil and criminal court systems, law enforcement and corrections. The committee also oversees the state police, Attorney General's Office, Department of Corrections, State Ethics Commission, Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing and the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission, among others. The committee also is responsible for evaluating prison staffing and inmate populations and housing conditions. Prior to becoming chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Briggs served on the committee for four years and was the Democratic chairman of the Read more
HARRISBURG, Jan. 2 – State Rep. Tim Briggs, D-Montgomery, was sworn in Tuesday at the state Capitol to begin his sixth term representing the 149 th Legislative District in Montgomery County. “I am thankful to have the support of the people of Montgomery County to continue to fight for them in the new legislative session,” Briggs said. “It has been an honor to represent the 149 th for the last five terms and I am enthusiastic to get started working again to improve the quality life for all Pennsylvanians.” His legislative goals mirror the recently unveiled Plan4PA , a comprehensive strategy from the House Democratic Caucus that is focused on putting people first. Major components of the plan include job creation, affordable health care, a fair economy and quality schools. “My priorities continue to be those of my constituents, investing in education, protecting and improving access to health care, protecting our environment and creating an economy that works for everyone – not just special interests.” Briggs' top commitment has been to be accessible and provide high-level constituent service through his District Office. His office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is located at 554 Shoemaker Road, Suite 149 in King of Prussia and can be reached at (610) 768-3135 . Constituents can visit his website at www.pahouse.com/Briggs for information on various state-related services and Read more
HARRISBURG, Nov. 15 – State Rep. Tim Briggs, D-Montgomery, today announced Upper Merion Township has been awarded a $300,000 Community Conservation Partnership Program state grant for the rehabilitation of Swedeland Park, Bob White Park and Township Park. Upper Merion Township will use the grant to make improvements at the three parks, including installing play equipment with safety surfacing, handicap access, landscaping, project signs and other improvements. “Congratulations to Upper Merion Township for securing funding to enhance these three wonderful public parks.” Briggs said. “These upgrades and improvements will make our parks even more welcoming and accessible to all members of our community. I thank the township and CCPP for recognizing the important role that public parks play here in the district and across Pennsylvania.” CCPP grants are administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and is administered by DCNR’s Bureau of Recreation and Conservation to provide financial and technical assistance to local governments, nonprofits and other organizations for planning acquisition and development of park, recreation, conservation and greenway projects. Read more
State Rep. Tim Briggs, D-Montgomery, joined PennEnvironment and other advocates to push for a ban on Styrofoam products in an effort to protect their community against dangerous pollutants. Read more
KING OF PRUSSIA, Oct. 30 – State Rep. Tim Briggs, D-Montgomery, will join PennEnvironment staff, volunteers and members to deliver 20,000 signatures from concerned Pennsylvanians in support of Briggs’ House Bill 2560 which would ban the distribution of single-use polystyrene (Styrofoam) cups and food in Pennsylvania. Briggs and PennEnvironment will also be joined by local fishermen and anglers, restauranteurs, conservation leaders, and others for the delivery of these signatures and to discuss why tackling polystyrene pollution is a priority for them. WHEN : 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 WHO : State Rep.Tim Briggs David Masur, PennEnvironment executive director Elaine Paul Schaefer, Schuylkill River Greenways executive director Darragh Moore, Founding Farmers managing partner WHERE : The Bridgeport Fish Ladder Park, 96 Dekalb St. (NOT DeKalb Pike), Bridgeport, PA 19405. Fish Ladder Park is located behind Frosty Falls Ice Cream Shop. The media is invited and encouraged to attend. Read more
HARRISBURG, Aug. 27 – State Rep. Tim Briggs, D-Montgomery, was appointed as Democratic Chairman of the House Health Committee on Monday. “From health insurance to the opioid crisis, health care matters are some of the most challenging and important issues we face today,” said Briggs. “I’m honored to be named to lead this committee, and I look forward to working to better ensure a healthy future for all Pennsylvanians.” Briggs noted that the committee considers a variety of health-related matters, such as women’s access to reproductive health care, regulations related to opioid prescribing guidelines, public health emergencies, cancer screening programs and more. “I’m committed to making sure everyone in Pennsylvania has access to quality health care, and as chairman, I’ll work to advance legislation that promotes public health and wellness,” said Briggs. “Tim is a fantastic lawmaker because he studies the issues closely, listens to competing views and keeps an open mind,” said Democratic Leader Frank Dermody, D-Allegheny. “He’s the kind of person the House of Representatives needs to guide our committee work in a productive direction instead of partisan bickering.” Briggs was first elected to represent the 149 th Legislative District in 2008. He also serves on the House Appropriations, Judiciary, Transportation, Professional Licensure and Tourism and Recreational Read more
HARRISBURG, June 26 – State Rep. Tim Briggs, D-Montgomery, announced the winners of his ninth annual “There Ought to be a Law” essay contest for fifth-graders. Every year, Briggs hosts the contest, which encourages students to write an essay about a law that would improve their school, community or state. This year’s contest, which drew about 600 entries, had an environmental theme. “I’m always impressed by students’ creativity and the quality of their persuasive essays,” said Briggs, D-Montgomery. “This contest is a great way for students to think about how they can improve their communities, and it’s a good opportunity for me to hear what’s on the minds of my younger constituents.” The winners and finalists were recognized at the Upper Merion Area School Board and Lower Merion School Board meetings this month. This year’s contest winners have the opportunity to visit the state Capitol with their families for a tour and to be recognized on the House floor. The winners are: Katie McCullough, from Penn Valley Elementary School, who suggested reducing road salt that pollutes waterways by having the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation use “smart plows” to target salt amounts where needed; and Emma Menke, from Upper Merion Area Middle School, who wrote about combating deforestation by mandating the replanting of a tree or plant when one is removed or facing a fine. Read more
KING OF PRUSSIA, June 1 – State Rep. Tim Briggs has scheduled two “Breakfast with Briggs” events for the month of June. Residents of the 149 th District are invited to join Briggs, D-Montgomery, for a free continental breakfast and discuss the upcoming state budget as well as other legislative issues. “I’ve been hosting these events for several years, and they’re always a good chance to connect with residents and hear their concerns,” said Briggs. “I hope to see a lot of new and familiar faces and I look forward to input on how I can represent the district effectively in Harrisburg.” The events will be held: Friday, June 15, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Penn Wynne Library 130 Overbrook Pkwy Wynnewood, PA 19096 Friday, June 22, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Upper Merion Township Building 175 W. Valley Forge Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 RSVP is encouraged, but not required. Anyone interested should call Briggs’ district office at 610-768-3135. Attendees are invited to bring a non-perishable food item to the breakfasts, to be donated through Briggs’ 10 th annual Summer Food Drive. More information is available here . Read more
KING OF PRUSSIA, May 31 – State Rep. Tim Briggs announced that donations are now being accepted for his 10 th annual Summer Food Drive to benefit local food pantries, including the Narberth Community Food Bank and the newly formed Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard. “Food banks can see greater demand during the summer months, when there are often fewer food drives and donations. Many food organizations also help fill the summer gap for children who might otherwise receive meals at school,” said Briggs, D-Montgomery. “Through this drive, we can help our local food pantries replenish their stock and support our community members in need.” The food drive runs through the first week of September. Community members are invited to donate non-perishable foods, such as canned fruits and vegetables or soup, and baby formula, at the nearest collection site. The drop-off locations are: Briggs’ District Office – 554 Shoemaker Road, Suite 149, King of Prussia Bridgeport Borough Hall – 63 W. 4th St., Bridgeport West Conshohocken Borough Hall – 112 Ford St., Conshohocken Upper Merion Township Library – 175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia Penn Wynne Library – 130 Overbrook Parkway, Wynnewood West Norriton Township Building – 1630 W. Marshall St., Norristown Anyone with questions can call Briggs’ district office at 610-768-3135. Read more
HARRISBURG, May 10 – State Rep. Tim Briggs congratulated Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association on a state grant that will help the organization teach students about traffic safety. Greater Valley Forge TMA was awarded $111,000 for the interactive program “My School on the Move,” which teaches middle school students about traffic safety laws. “Greater Valley Forge TMA does great work to enhance transportation options throughout our region and make sure our residents can get around easily and safely,” said Briggs, D-Montgomery. “I was pleased to advocate for this funding, which will allow the organization to reach out to our younger residents and help them learn how to safely navigate our communities.” The funding is part of $68.8 million awarded by the state through the Surface Transportation Block Grant program Set-Aside, or Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside. The program provides funding for projects and activities defined as “transportation alternatives,” such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects, trails that serve a transportation purpose, and safe routes to school projects. Read more
HARRISBURG, April 27 – With support from the law enforcement community, Reps. Tim Briggs, D-Montgomery, and Seth Grove, R-York, introduced responsible legislation to keep guns out of the hands of convicted felons. Under current law, people convicted of certain crimes, such as murder, kidnapping and burglary, are prohibited from carrying a firearm. However, a dangerous loophole exists. People convicted of certain attempted and conspiratorial crimes – such as attempted rape, conspiracy to commit murder or solicitation to commit robbery – are permitted to carry firearms despite the seriousness of the crimes for which they were convicted. “To be quite blunt; This makes no sense,” Grove said. “As shocking as this problem is, the legislative fix Rep. Briggs and I came up with is straightforward and simple, and will not affect any rights of any law-abiding individual to possess a firearm.” The Briggs and Grove legislation, House Bill 2275, would simply add attempted, conspiracy to commit and solicitation to commit to the very same list of serious crimes which already prohibit a person from possessing a firearm under state law. “Closing loopholes in our gun laws is a commonsense approach to keeping our communities safe. Attempting crimes and conspiring to commit crimes should result in the same firearm restrictions as committing the crimes,” Briggs said. “This bipartisan bill takes another step in preventing Read more
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month — a time when PennDOT, my office and organizations around the country focus on reminding drivers to put the phone down, remove distractions, and just drive. NHTSA offers several suggestions for ways you can get involved , including sharing messages on social media , leading by example, and spreading the word at school. You can also take the pledge to not drive distracted via PennDOT and the national It Can Wait campaign. If you're interested in getting involved with PennDOT, contact your regional safety press officer or join the conversation on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram? using #JustDrivePA.??? Read more
I wanted to share with you my thoughts regarding Pennsylvania’s congressional redistricting plan as prescribed by the state Supreme Court. The Supreme Court’s map does a much better job following concise boundaries throughout the Commonwealth than the partisan gerrymander that Republicans brought us in 2011. If you look closely, however, you can see there are still places where communities are split and Lower Merion Township is one of them. Unfortunately, the legislature failed in drawing a fair map and the Supreme Court was forced to impose this new plan. As a new census is just two years away, it will not be long before a new map is debated. It’s time we have a serious conversation about redistricting reform. I have sponsored H.B. 722, which would establish an Independent Redistricting Commission to provide the nonpartisan process for redistricting state Senate, state House and congressional districts. The court’s map still splits fewer counties than other proposed maps and eliminates the sprawl that was heavily featured in the previous gerrymander. Overall, I support the court’s map but am eager for real reform in our drawing process. That step is simply too important to democracy to rush. You have been waiting for real reform for too long, and we’ve got to get it just right. Read more
HARRISBURG, Feb. 27 – State Rep. Tim Briggs, D-Montgomery, today announced the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation awarded two Automated Red Light Enforcement grants to West Norriton Township. The township will receive $196,090 to upgrade the traffic signal at the intersection of Whitehall Road and Sterigere Street by installing new ADA curb ramps, pedestrian signal modules, a battery back-up system, an emergency preemption system, and by updating the controller cabinet and vehicle detection system. It will receive another $417,246 to upgrade the traffic signal and improve layout of the intersection at Whitehall Road and Marshall Street by installing a new traffic signal and altering the angle of the intersection. "Infrastructure investment is key to growing our economy as well as providing safe travel for residents," Briggs said. "The administration has recognized that this stretch of Whitehall Road is worthy of significant investment. This is why I have continuously supported these funding initiatives, as it reflects highly on the people who make our communities great places to work and live." Under state law, fines from red light violations at 30 intersections in Philadelphia supply the grant funding. Pennsylvania’s ARLE program aims to improve safety at signalized intersections by providing automated enforcement at locations where data shows red-light running has been an issue. The law Read more
HARRISBURG, Dec. 19 – State Rep. Tim Briggs, D-Montgomery, released the following statement regarding recent accusations of sexual harassment and assault against members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. “Sexual harassment in the workplace is a deeply serious and disturbing problem. My thoughts are with all the victims of sexual harassment who, despite feelings of shame and helplessness, are telling their stories to improve the culture around them and help other victims. “Unfortunately, I believe that these recent revelations are just the first involving horrific behavior and taxpayer-paid settlements. It’s more than clear that these actions have crossed the line of decency, and they personally sicken me. “Taxpayers should never cover the tab for an elected official’s misconduct, and I call on Representative Caltagirone and Sheriff Williams – and any other elected official who has resorted to a taxpayer-funded settlement for any sexual harassment or assault claim – to return those funds and resign immediately. “It is unacceptable that major institutions across the country, including our General Assembly, need these events to be revealed in order to reform their internal practices. I have joined with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to work to renew the public's trust of our institution. “I am confident that recent events will remind us all of a very simple rule: to treat all people, men Read more
KING OF PRUSSIA, May 18 – State Rep. Tim Briggs today announced the approval of a $50,000 Keystone Communities grant to continue improving building façades in the Ardmore Business District. The project will help complete at least 10 façades. “Congratulations to Ardmore Initiative for this deserving grant award,” said Briggs, D-Montgomery. “Small-business development is a team effort, beginning with the entrepreneurs who pour their lives’ work into their trades, but also for the benefit of the community at large. “Small businesses comprise a huge economic driver not just for our region, but across the state. Ardmore’s accomplishments reflect highly on our community.” Administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development, the Keystone Communities program is designed to encourage the creation of partnerships between the public and private sectors in the community, supporting local initiatives that grow and stabilize neighborhoods and communities; ensure social and economic diversity; and enhance the overall quality of life for residents. Read more
HARRISBURG, May 11 – State Rep. Tim Briggs, D-Montgomery, today announced that Upper Merion Township has been awarded a $107,968 state grant to replace traffic signals at 24 intersections with LED lighting. The grant is from the Green Light-Go Program, which provides state funds to operate and maintain traffic signals along critical and designated corridors on state and local highways. "This funding is a big help to the municipality because the program only requires a 20 percent match this year, compared to previous years in which Upper Merion would have had to put up half of the money for the project," Briggs said. "I voted last year to improve the Green Light-Go Program, and our area is benefitting from that." Upper Merion Township replaced traffic signals with LED versions at 24 intersections along Dekalb Pike, Gulph Road, Henderson Road, Valley Forge Road and Swedesford road corridors. "Converting traffic signals to LED is a win-win for communities. Not only are they more energy efficient, they are much longer lasting, lasting 50 times longer than regular incandescent bulbs. So, they save the municipality money with reduced electricity and maintenance costs, and their increased reliability helps increase traffic safety." As a member of the House Transportation Committee, Briggs also supported Act 89 of 2013, which created the Green Light-Go Program. In all, 94 municipalities received $33 million to support the costs of Read more
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