“The premise of this bill is simple. If it’s AI, it has to say it’s AI,” Pielli said. “People deserve to know if what they’re looking at is real or not when making purchases. Disclosures should be clear and conspicuous in the same medium as the content generated to help consumers make better-informed and more secure purchases. We also hope to curb possible misinformation by malicious authors who intentionally generate and spread this content with the goal of fooling the public. Read more
“Ukraine was supposed to fall quickly, but the Ukrainian people fought back with a passion and resolve that one only sees in a people fighting for their independence. It is that fighting spirit – dare I say, that truly American spirit – that has kept Ukraine free despite all odds,” Pielli said. Read more
“Without these insects and pollinators, our flowers and crops cannot survive,” Pielli said. “This threatens our agricultural industry, which is crucial to our state’s economy.”Pielli said Pennsylvania growers obtain approximately $250 million in economic value from crops where pollination increases fruit and vegetable production, and roughly $9.3 million in additional value from crops where pollination produces seeds. The total economic value of insect pollination for the U.S. is $34 billion. Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Environmental Protection: Growing Greener Plus Act 167 Plans Who May Apply: Counties Use: To prepare and adopt a watershed stormwater management plan. Funds: Grant awards will be at least $30,000 and not more than $50,000. Application Deadline: June 22, 2026 More information: DEP Website Department of Environmental Protection: Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act Grants Who May Apply: Municipalities, municipal authorities, and appropriate incorporated nonprofit organizations Use: The design, construction and/or rehabilitation of treatment facilities on ABS Legacy AMD discharge sites, but grants may also be awarded for ABS bond forfeited land reclamation projects. Application Deadline: June 22, 2026 More information: DEP Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Read more
Hi Folks,We hope this April edition of District Deliberations finds you all doing well. For this month’s issue, rather than reinvent the wheel, I felt it would be best to restate my remarks from last April since their relevancy remains stronger than ever. - As April rolls in bringing with it another season of growth and rebirth, we look ahead to sunny days and new possibilities. Yet, even with the advent of a milder season there are always “April Showers” to create some uncertainty. And so, it is in these uncertain times that one can look back on our own history for fresh beginnings and growth, not of a botanical or seasonal type, but of freedom and liberty. Read more
“At a time when utility shareholders are earning record profits and households continue to face rising costs, we need to work to find solutions to restore balance by tipping the scales back into the favor of Pennsylvania families,” Pielli said. “This legislation will restore fairness and accountability using commonsense measures to ensure affordable energy is provided for everyone.” Read more
“Our police officers, detectives, and probation officers work hard to be prepared for any and all incidents that may occur in Chester County,” Pielli said. “This grant will give our first responders the tools and training they need to protect and serve the community with even greater safety. I thank the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency for providing these funds to ensure our officers are ready for any situation.” Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Who May Apply: Municipalities, councils of government, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agency, ports (rail/freight) Use: The MTF provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation exists in Pennsylvania. The program is intended to provide financial assistance in order to improve public transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization. Funds: Requests must have a total eligible cost of $100,000 or more and no request shall exceed $3,000,000 for any project. Application Deadline: July 31, 2026 More information: DCED Website Department of Agriculture: PA Preferred, PA Preferred Homegrown by Heroes, and PA Preferred Organic Marketing Grant Program Who May Apply: Grants may be awarded to PA Preferred, PA Preferred Homegrown by Heroes, or PA Preferred Organic licensees Use: Offsetting the cost of designing or redesigning product labels to include the PA Preferred logo, PA Preferred Homegrown by Heroes logo or PA Preferred Organic logo or Enhancing farmers’ market displays with the PA Preferred, PA Preferred Homegrown by Heroes or PA Preferred Organic logos Funds: Up to $500,000 is available in funding, with no grant to exceed $10,000 Application Deadline: Read more
Members of the Pennsylvania House Democratic Southeast Delegation today wrote to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to express their strong opposition to proposed gas and electric rate hikes by PECO, according to state Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware, the delegation chair. Read more
Everyday Americans shouldn’t be forced to pay the price for corporate rate hikes. It’s time Pennsylvania families were put first. Join us in calling on PECO and state regulators to reject this proposal and stand up for Pennsylvania consumers. Read more
Dear Neighbors,With Tax Day quickly approaching, we want to remind everyone of two first time and historic tax credits we've passed to help qualified Pennsylvanians get relief while filing their tax returns during these tough economic times. Read more
Hi Folks,We hope this March edition of District Deliberations finds you all doing well. March 2026 has lived up to its roller coaster reputation of coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb. Which brings us to another roller coaster of sorts. As we enter Spring, we draw nearer to Budget season with all its ups and downs, twists and turns, as we work towards a budget that is not only responsible but also reflects our values benefiting all Pennsylvanians. Read more
“By aligning the deadline for all voters with the existing standard for military and overseas ballots, we create a simple, uniform window that guarantees every timely cast vote is actually counted,” Pielli said. Read more
Over the past few years, the number of vape shops has grown exponentially,” Pielli said. “In many communities, it often feels there is a vape shop on every corner. I have heard from concerned constituents about the adverse health effects of vaping generally and the number of vape shops selling THC products. Some constituents have also been concerned about these products landing in the hands of our school-age children. Additionally, a Montgomery County grand jury report from 2025 found that many THC products were mislabeled and sold to teenagers. These findings are troubling. Read more
My staff and I hope this Winter 2026 Newsletter findsyou all well with the start of a new year and the 250thbirthday of our great nation. As Thomas Jeffersononce said, “We have it in our power to begin the worldover again.” As we face this year with unprecedentedpolitical and financial challenges, we look forward,seeking the best ways to improve and protect thelives and liberties of our fellow Pennsylvanians. Read more
“The use of AI in spam calls can create troubling results,” Pielli said. “Perpetrators can mimic human voices, have conversations instead of using prerecorded lines and spoof caller ID numbers. The misuse of AI could lead to more Pennsylvanians being scammed or defrauded, and we need stronger protection against potential abusers of this technology. My bill will help protect people from becoming victims of these calls, saving not only time and money, but also safety and security.” Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Transportation: National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding Round 1 (Southeastern Region) Who May Apply: Contractors installing a publicly available community charger Use: To plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain charging stations across Pennsylvania. Subsequent rounds for other regions will be announced at later dates. Funds: Applicants may apply for up to 80 percent federal cost share of the eligible costs, with a minimum required match of 20 percent from non-federal sources. The maximum award size per selected Project is $1 million Application Deadline: August 21, 2026 More information: PennDOT Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Violence & Delinquency Prevention Programs Who May Apply: Eligibility for these funds is open to local units of government (counties, municipalities), nonprofit organizations, private providers offering services to system-involved youth, and institutions of higher education. Use: To strengthen community-based strategies that prevent youth violence, delinquency, and other problem behaviors, expand diversion and deflection opportunities, and support successful reentry in accordance with Balanced and Restorative Justice guiding principles. Funds: A total of $5 million in state VDPP funds is being announced to support this initiative. PCCD expects to fund a minimum of 20 grants with budgets not to exceed Read more
“We cannot continue to discount the ability of other opioid antagonists to save lives,” Pielli said. “Naloxone is a crucial tool for first responders and law enforcement, but it should not be our only option. While our policy continues to stagnate, the illicit drug market evolves, adapts and finds new ways to draw Pennsylvanians into the throes of addiction or, in an unfortunate number of cases, death. This legislation will help our first responders, our law enforcement, and our loved ones.” Read more
“While other states have adopted their own exemptions for state residents seeking bankruptcy protection, Pennsylvania lags behind,” Pielli said. “This list of specific exemptions will ensure that working Pennsylvanians are protected and help prevent some of the worst effects of an economic downturn.” Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: All-Terrain Vehicle/Snowmobile Grants Who May Apply: County and municipal governments, non-profits, for-profits Use: Planning, acquisition of land, development, rehabilitation, maintenance of ATV or snowmobile trails and facilities, purchase of equipment, and educational programs related to the use of ATVs or snowmobiles Funds: Grants will range between $25,000 and $1,000,000 Application Deadline: March 31, 2026 More information: DCNR Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Who May Apply: Technical and trade schools, school districts, post-secondary academic institutions, workforce investment boards, economic development organizations, and non-profit organizations. For-profit Read more
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