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WEST CHESTER, PA — State funding is heading to West Goshen Township to address long-standing flooding concerns and pedestrian safety along one of the area’s busiest corridors.
Stormwater Relief Secured: $126K State Grant Targets Montgomery Avenue Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — State Rep. Chris Pielli announced that nearly $1.56 million in state grants has been awarded to projects across Chester County, directing gaming and energy-related revenues toward …
Nearly $1.56M in State Grants Fuel Fire Safety, Housing, Infrastructure in Chester County Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Democratic lawmakers this week unveiled legislation that would impose a severance tax on natural gas production in Pennsylvania, reviving a long-running debate over whether the state is …
Democrats Push New Gas Severance Tax, Saying Pennsylvania Is Leaving Billions Behind Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A group of Democratic state lawmakers introduced legislation this week designed to shield Pennsylvania from what they describe as unlawful federal funding freezes that jeopardize public safety, …
PA Lawmakers Unveil Aggressive Plan to Fight Federal Funding Freezes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at removing regulatory and financial barriers that prevent residents from using plug-in solar technology to reduce electricity …
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Expand Access to Plug-In Solar Energy in Pennsylvania Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, received the Environmental Leadership Award from the West Chester Green Team on Monday night, recognizing his legislative work to reduce light …
Pielli Honored for Environmental Leadership as Chester County Confronts Light Pollution Challenges Read More WEST CHESTER, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, has introduced legislation aimed at reinforcing constitutional safeguards against unlawful searches and seizures in Pennsylvania. The proposal seeks to create a …
Pielli Introduces Bill to Strengthen Protections Against Unlawful Searches and Seizures Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, aimed at protecting pollinators and other native insect species in Pennsylvania, has passed the state House of Representatives. House …
Pennsylvania House Passes Pielli Bill to Protect Pollinators and Native Insects Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, joined colleagues and transit advocates on Friday at the Chester County Justice Center to call on Pennsylvania Senate Republicans to act …
Chester County Lawmakers Rally for SEPTA Funding Amid Service Cuts Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — With the clock ticking toward a critical funding deadline, Chester County’s Democratic lawmakers gathered Thursday at the West Chester Transportation Center to demand swift action from …
Chester County Lawmakers Urge Senate Action as SEPTA Cuts Loom Read More