[BCWSA (Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority) is one of the largest water and sewer authorities in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania providing water and sewer services to more than 100,000 households, business accounts, and some 525,000 people in the southeastern Pennsylvania region.]

Linda on Nextdoor posted:

"I just received my sewage/water bill and it has increased by 37%. I called their office and they said yes the increase was because they are upgrading some things. This is outrageous and price gouging. Since we have no other choice to go elsewhere. I am paying just as much as my neighbors who have multiple people living in their house. So unfair. I contacted our local rep to ask why. I think you guys should do the same. Maybe if he gets enough complaints he will take action against them. Our rep is Perry Warren. If you Google him you can come up to his website and send him an email. Please do."

Kelly & Joan Curran, Langhorne Gardens...

I just emailed the following, hope something can be done�

Hi Mr. Warren,
I am concerned and quite upset to hear that our water sewer bill is increasing so drastically. As we know, this covid crisis is already having an alarming negative affect on job security, unemployment rates, decreases in retirement funds making retirement for those ready to do unreachable, as well as many other financial changes being made that has lead to incredible financial instability for most during this sad scary and difficult time; not to mention the emotional turmoil so many are experiencing considering worry, fear of getting ill, having loved ones hospitalized or even dying and not being able to grieve the way we're used to (surrounded by those that make up our support system), or be there with their family members when it's needed most. Mr. Perry at a time like this, is such an upgrade really needed for BCWSA that badly, and if so why can't more be done to offset the financial burden it is adding to for all who already are struggling so much to stay above water as it is with all that is going on around us. Please strongly consider pushing these upgrades back, the timing for them couldn't be more wrong, and if that is not possible than at least consider pushing the increase in rates on our people off until things are more settled so that is is not so very devastating for us all to have to absorb such an increase at an already unstable and catastrophic time. Thank you for your time and efforts,
Kelly Curran

State Rep. Perry Warren, D-Bucks, has introduced legislation that would discourage hoarding by limiting the return of grocery items during the current state of emergency declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“People have come together in a profound spirit of generosity and community during this time of crisis. Still, shortages of certain products have been reported, and this bill would discourage those who might try to make money off of a vulnerable population’s need for basic necessities by hoarding and selling them at exorbitant prices—products ranging from toilet paper and cleaning items to baby formula and diapers.”

According to Warren, hoarders could buy up products while “hedging their investment” by returning unsold items to the store for a refund or credit if the shortage abates or when the crisis ends.

Warren’s bill seeks to protect residents from shortages of basic necessities, and prevent the return and possible resale of items that could carry the COVID-19 virus on their surfaces.

“The resale of returned items that could carry COVID-19 puts both grocery store workers and consumers at risk of being exposed to the virus,” Warren said. Warren noted that similar legislation has passed in the New Jersey General Assembly.

The legislation would give grocery stores the sole discretion of accepting returned items that may have been unsafe or otherwise defective at the time of sale. Those items would not be eligible for resale.

HARRISBURG, June 4 – State Rep. Perry Warren announced today that the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will hold a hearing in Newtown on a proposed rate increase request from PECO Energy Company.

The PUC hearing will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Bucks County Community College. It is one of five hearings being held regarding the proposed rate increase.

“Our communities experienced substantial power outages in March from winter storms Riley and Quinn. In light of that, I requested that one of the public hearings on the proposed rate increase be in my legislative district, so that residents have a chance to weigh in and ask questions,” said Warren, D-Bucks.

Warren also requested that the Pennsylvania Office of the Consumer Advocate, which is representing the interests of consumers in the case, review any improvements that could help mitigate or reduce the likelihood, frequency and duration of any future power outages.

“PECO reported that the power outages during and following winter storms Riley and Quinn exceeded the number of outages in 2012 caused by Hurricane Sandy. I hope that through this process we are able to work with PECO to find solutions and ensure we are watching out for residents’ best interests,” Warren said.

Warren represents the 31st Legislative District, consisting of Lower Makefield Township, Morrisville Borough Wards 1, 2, and 3, Newtown Borough, Newtown Township and Yardley Borough.