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HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Paul Friel, D-Chester, has announced the allocation of high-profile state grants totaling millions for the 26th Legislative District. These grants are poised to address critical …
State Grants Drive Infrastructure and Community Development in 26th Legislative District Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a decisive move to enhance environmental protection and community health, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed two critical bills aimed at overhauling the management …
Pennsylvania Legislators Greenlight Landmark Bills to Tackle FPR Fertilizer and Protect Community Health Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — East Vincent and West Vincent Townships in Chester County have been awarded state grants totaling over $40,000. Announced by State Representatives Kristine Howard and Paul Friel, the …
Chester County Townships Secure Vital Funds to Elevate Safety and Modernize Law Enforcement Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has awarded Phoenixville Borough $900,000 from the state Multimodal Transportation Funds. This funding is designated for significant improvements to Bridge and …
Phoenixville Borough Receives $900,000 Grant for Transportation Improvements Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Paul Friel introduced a bill this week to revamp and expand Pennsylvania’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program. The proposed changes aim to attract and retain …
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Proposes Expansion of Tax Credit Program for New Farmers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Treasurer Stacy Garrity praised the Senate Finance Committee this week for unanimously approving House Bill 1745. The legislation, designed to enhance Pennsylvania’s PA 529 College and Career …
New Legislation Boosts Pennsylvania Savings Programs with Employer Tax Credits and Flexibility Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Paul Friel introduced a bill this week that seeks to regulate how Pennsylvania manages food processing residue (FPR). House Bill 2393 aims to address the …
Pennsylvania Bill Aims to Regulate Food Processing Residue to Protect Rural Communities Read More HARRISBURG, PA — In a move to overhaul the state’s education funding system, Pennsylvania House Representative Paul Friel, D-Chester, recently voted in committee to progress a piece of legislation, H.B. …
Pennsylvania Legislature Moves Forward with Equitable Education Funding Bill Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — On Wednesday, State Rep. Paul Friel presented a grant of $146,125 to the North Coventry Township Police Department. This funding injection, sourced from the Pennsylvania Department of …
Grant Boosts North Coventry Police Department’s Crime-Fighting Capabilities Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania’s State Rep. Paul Friel, alongside 23 of his colleagues in the House of Representatives, has recently penned an urgent open letter to AmeriHealth Caritas PA, Keystone …
State Representatives Launch Plea to Preserve Vital Healthcare for Pennsylvania’s Most Vulnerable Read More