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HARRISBURG, PA — People who step in to help someone experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose could soon be protected from criminal charges under legislation advanced Monday by the Pennsylvania …
Students Could Be Charged for Helping—Lawmakers Move to Fix It Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers have advanced legislation to tighten oversight of food processing waste applied to farmland, following bipartisan concerns about odors, groundwater contamination, and outdated regulations.
House Backs Friel Bill Targeting Farm Waste Oversight Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — Two organizations serving southeastern Pennsylvania youth will receive nearly $1 million in state funding to expand after-school and prevention programs aimed at improving safety, mental health, and …
Nearly $1M Awarded for After-School Programs in Region Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering changes to state law that would expand legal protections for people who call for help during medical emergencies, particularly on college campuses.
Pa. Lawmakers Consider Stronger Good Samaritan Protections Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved bipartisan legislation aimed at giving cash-strapped start-ups a new way to raise capital and keep growing in the commonwealth, sending …
Pa. House Backs Friel Startup Tax Bill, Sending Net-Loss Measure to Senate Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — More than $1.3 million in state funding has been approved for infrastructure upgrades across Chester County, promising safer streets, improved walkability, and critical water and sewer improvements …
$1.3M Surge Targets Roads, Sidewalks, and Sewers Across Chester County Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — More than $1.27 million in state grant funding is headed to Chester County to address aging bridges, emergency response needs, and critical water and sewer infrastructure, State …
$1.27M in Casino-Funded Grants Targets Roads, Bridges, EMS Across Chester County Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania Representatives Joe Ciresi of Montgomery County and Paul Friel of Chester County held a town hall Wednesday evening with the Pottstown chapter of the NAACP to …
Ciresi and Friel Warn of Local Fallout From Budget Delays and Federal Cuts Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — State Representatives Joe Ciresi (D-Montgomery) and Paul Friel (D-Chester) will host a town hall meeting with the Pottstown chapter of the NAACP at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, …
Ciresi, Friel to Host Town Hall with Pottstown NAACP on Budget Impacts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday approved House Bill 587, legislation that would create a certification program for haulers and brokers of food processing residuals (FPR) …
Pennsylvania House Approves Bill to Regulate Food Processing Residue Haulers Read More