Ballotpedia: Joseph Hogan

Joe is originally from Langhorne, Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in community and economic development from Pennsylvania State University and is currently completing a law degree at Temple University's Beasley School of Law. He lives with his wife in Langhorne and they are expecting their first child. He volunteers for the Boy Scouts of America and traveled to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees.

Joe previously worked as a staff member for Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick and as a Program Director at the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority.

Joseph F Hogan IV currently serves as the State Representative for District 142 in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

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Supports expanding the property tax rebate program to provide tax relief for seniors.

- Supports expanding the property tax rebate program to provide tax relief for seniors.

Economy

Supports expanding PACE and PACENET coverage for seniors to increase access to free and discounted medications.

Supports expanding prescription drug coverage for seniors.

- Supports expanding prescription drug coverage for seniors.

Healthcare

Supports increasing funding for mental health programs in schools.

- Supports increasing funding for mental health programs in schools.

Education

As of September 30, 2024, Joseph F Hogan IV’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Supports increasing funding for law enforcement.

- Supports increasing funding for law enforcement.

Public Safety

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Joseph F Hogan IV

Joseph earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Penn State and is currently finishing his law degree at Temple University.

Joseph F Hogan IV has worked as a staff member for Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick and as a Program Director at the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority.

As of October 3, 2024, Joseph F Hogan IV’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in "creating middle-class jobs and fighting inflation."

Believes in being a "commonsense leader" who supports local communities and families.

Supports fiscal responsibility in Harrisburg.

Supports securing federal grants to enhance infrastructure, community safety, and education.

Supports record investments in school safety initiatives and mental health programs for kids.

Believes funding schools is a top priority and as a school board member, worked with both parties to deliver record funding for public schools, including over $17 million for Council Rock and over $18 million for Neshaminy.

Supports increased funding for K-12 schools.

Supports investing in school safety measures.

Believes in the importance of quality education, saying, "Good Jobs. Great Schools."

Believes in a strong commitment to public service, saying, "Joe Hogan has spent his adult life serving the public."

Volunteers for the Boy Scouts of America.

Supports law enforcement and public safety, and as a state representative, voted for the largest increase in the State Police and for protections for police officers.

Believes he is "not your typical politician" and supports unique approaches to public safety.

Supports public safety measures to ensure community security.

Believes in improving community safety for future generations.

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