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Pielli’s bill to protect native species approved by House Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Committee

(Mar 18, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“Since the 1990s, the population of monarch butterflies in North America has declined by 90%. They are now an endangered species. Without insects and pollinators like the monarch butterfly, flowers and crops cannot survive. To ensure human welfare, we must protect them,” Pielli said. “That is why I've reintroduced H.B. 441, a bill which will address the conservation of wild native terrestrial insects by adding language that protects them under Pennsylvania’s Wild Resource Conservation Act, thus upholding our constitutional right to the preservation of natural, scenic, historic and aesthetic values of the environment in Pennsylvania." Read more

 

Pielli fights for veterans at West Chester rally

(Mar 14, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“Elon and Trump don’t get it. We are not suckers and losers. This isn’t a business. This isn’t about profit margins. This is about people. True American patriots who were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for our country, if necessary, who now need our help. As a U.S Army soldier, I swore to support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic. I made this pledge with my fellow veterans to the republic for which it stands, not to a king. Not to billionaires for their tax breaks and not to Russian dictators. As a PA state representative, I swear and pledge the same," Pielli said. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Mar 12, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Funds Who May Apply: Eligibility for these funds is open to state, county, or municipal forensic crime laboratories to support activities that improve the quality and timeliness of forensic services. Use: To improve the quality and timeliness of forensic services throughout Pennsylvania, with an emphasis on combating opioids and synthetic drugs through laboratory accreditation, the certification of forensic scientists, and the purchase of laboratory equipment. Funds: A total of approximately $785,000 in federal Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvements funds is being announced to support this initiative. PCCD expects to fund four to six grants with budgets not to exceed $185,000 over the 15-month project period. Application Deadline: April 10, 2025 More information: PCCD 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 Read more

 

Pielli’s concurrent jurisdiction bill approved by Judiciary Committee

(Mar 12, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“Military families often face challenges that state resources and state courts may be better suited to address, including their mental health. Under our package of bills, installation authorities will be able to enter into a memorandum with state and local officials to define their working relationships and identify the best avenues for addressing juvenile misconduct of military-connected youth.” Read more

 

Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Mar 06, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

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, 2025 More information: DCED 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 Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply. Use: Strategic business Read more

 

Pielli to join West Chester University Rally and “Teach-In”

(Mar 03, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

"I stand in solidarity with West Chester University students, faculty, and staff,” Pielli said. “The proposed federal education funding cuts will impact current and future generations and will have a devastating impact on our economy and our national security for years to come. Instead of investing in our children, the Trump administration seeks to line the pockets of a billionaire class of would-be oligarchs. It’s time to take back our country and fight with every fiber of our being to end this fleecing of the American dream for all hardworking American families.” Read more

 

District Deliberations: February Edition

(Feb 27, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

Hi Folks,We hope this February edition of District Deliberations finds you all doing well. The author Gabriela Alemán wrote that “In February, nature reminds us that even in the coldest moments, beauty can still flourish.” Read more

 

Rep. Pielli: New Funding for Major Infrastructure Project.

(Feb 25, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“After years of dangerous flooding at the intersection of Gay Street and Montgomery Avenue, which affected our local high school, hospital, and businesses, I’m happy to have worked with State Senator Comitta to obtain much needed funding for West Goshen Township’s stormwater and pedestrian project,” said state Representative Chris Pielli. “This project will greatly mitigate flooding and increase safety for our local residents and businesses.”  Read more

 

Pielli praises St. Agnes Day Room resolution

(Feb 24, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“I am extremely happy to hear that County Health Department officials and the good folks of the St. Agnes Day Room have come upon a working solution to enable the Day Room staff to continue their 32-year-old mission of providing refuge and support to many who have nowhere else to turn,” Pielli said. “As a previous program director for homeless veterans, I learned firsthand that these dedicated volunteers have worked strenuously to help alleviate the dangerous rise of food insecurity in our community, helping folks not only survive but succeed. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Feb 19, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: PA Small Water and Sewer Program Who May Apply: Municipalities or a municipal authority Use: Projects that involve the construction, improvement, expansion, repair, or rehabilitation of a water supply system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, or flood control projects that are owned and maintained by an eligible applicant. Funds: Projects must have a total cost of not less than $30,000 and not more than $500,000. A total of $50 million was allocated in the fiscal year 2024/25 Fiscal Code. Application Deadline: April 30, 2025 More information: CFA Website Commonwealth Financing Authority: Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program Who May Apply: Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations, for profit businesses. Use: Planning, acquisition, development, rehabilitation and repair of greenways, recreational trails, open space, parks and beautification projects. Funds: Grant requests shall not exceed $250,000. Application Deadline: May 31, 2025 More information: CFA Website Commonwealth Financing Authority: Baseline Water Quality Data Program Who May Apply: Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations, for profit businesses. Use: Eligible Read more

 

Pielli’s statement on possible closure of St. Agnes Day Room

(Feb 12, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“As a past Homeless Veterans Program Director, I learned and greatly appreciate that the St. Agnes Day Room has been faithfully serving and feeding the hungry for over 32 years, offering refuge and support to many who have nowhere else to turn,” Pielli said. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Feb 11, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: All-Terrian Vehicle and Snowmobile Program Who May Apply: Municipalities, non-profit and for-profit organizations Use: All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile projects include the planning, acquisition of land, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, purchase of equipment for maintenance and construction, and development of educational programs related to ATV and/or snowmobile trails and facilities. Funds: Funding comes from the ATV Management Restricted Account and the Snowmobile Restricted Account as authorized by Act 97 of 2016. There is no match requirement for this funding; however, applications that provide match funding will be given additional consideration. Application Deadline: March 31, 2025 More information: DCNR Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Medical & MH Pilots for CSA Victims Who May Apply: Any for-profit entity, non-profit entity, an entity affiliated with a CAC or MDIT (e.g., public agency or hospital), or unit of local government. Schools (including colleges and universities) are considered governmental units and are eligible to apply. Use: The goal of this specific solicitation is to support the development and implementation of innovative pilot projects that enhance or expand medical and mental health services for Read more

 

Pielli’s location-based pay resolution approved by State Government Committee

(Feb 04, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“Cost-of-living varies considerably in Pennsylvania, with southeastern Pennsylvania being particularly more expensive than the rest of the state” Pielli said. “However, wages for state government employees do not factor in these local differences. As a result, state agencies struggle with the hiring and retention of employees in regions with a higher cost-of-living, such as southeastern Pennsylvania. For example, state workers like our PennDOT road crews can't afford to live in the region with the wages we are paying. This has resulted in a significant decline of road crew personnel leaving our state roads in serious disrepair. If we want to attract the best talent, wages must remain competitive.” Read more

 

Pielli announces $200,000 in CFA Grants

(Jan 28, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“Pennsylvania has a multitude of important waterways that run through our communities, supplying millions of Pennsylvanians with clean drinking water. Unfortunately, too many of our waterways are being polluted by untreated stormwater runoff. Infrastructure upgrades are necessary to keep things running smoothly in West Chester,” Pielli said. “If one storm drain fails, it creates a domino effect of bigger problems that range from minor nuisance to major safety hazard. I thank the Commonwealth Financing Authority and state Sen. Carolyn Comitta for making these repairs possible.” Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jan 23, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Victims of Crime Act 2025-2027 Who May Apply: Agencies currently receiving federal Victims of Crime Act funding. Use: The federal VOCA guidelines classify eligible activities/costs into three categories: direct service costs, activities supporting direct services, and subrecipient administrative costs. The federal VOCA guidelines can be found in the Federal Register at: Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Program . Funds: This solicitation is for approximately $53.9 million in federal VOCA funds for the first year with year two amounts being determined at the November 2025 Victims Services Advisory Committee (VSCA) meeting. PCCD expects to fund approximately 157 grants. Applicants will be required to submit a continuation application for year two. Application Deadline: March 14, 2025 More information: PCCD Website Department of Health: WalkWorks Active Transportation Planning Program Who May Apply: Municipalities and metropolitan and rural planning organizations. Priority will be given to communities located in PA DOH State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) priority counties or with an overall percentile rating above 60 in the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) PennEnviroScreen Tool. The 10 current SPAN target counties are: Clearfield, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Lawrence, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mercer, Northumberland, and Philadelphia. Use: Funds will be Read more

 

District Deliberations: January 2025 Edition

(Jan 23, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

Hi Folks, We hope this January edition of District Deliberations finds you all doing well despite the chilling temperatures and snow. January is the month of dreams where the possibilities of new endeavors abound. As Taylor Swift sang, “This is a new year. A new beginning. And things will change.” And so, I along with others are hoping for a positive change in the upcoming year and a continuation of working hard for the hard-working citizens of our District. Read more

 

Is AI Deceiving You? New Bill Aims to Expose Hidden AI Content and Protect Consumers

(Jan 17, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

H.B. 95 shines a light on these issues, seeking to thread the needle between harnessing AI’s potential and curbing its misuse. “Everyone deserves the right to know,” Pielli affirmed. “This is about securing trust as we enter uncharted waters with AI.” Read more

 

Chester County legislator offers bill to disclose AI uses to consumers

(Jan 17, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“As legislators, we have to set a commonsense baseline helping our consumers make informed decisions and not be misled. This bill helps to set those guidelines. I thank my colleagues in the House for their support of this legislation in the last session and I hope to get this important bill the governor’s desk.” Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jan 16, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Education: Dual Credit Innovation Grant Program Who May Apply: Public institutions of higher education. Use: Funding may be used to offer college coursework to high school students enrolled in eligible school entities. Funds: $14 million in state funding was allocated through the 2024 School Code. Application Deadline: February 10, 2025 More information: PDE Website Department of Environmental Protection: Abandoned Mine Land and Abandoned Mine Draining Grant Program Who May Apply: An authority, incorporated nonprofit, political subdivision, or conservation district. Use: Funds may be used for abandoned mine land reclamation and abandoned mine drainage treatment or abatement. Funds: $75 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: April 25, 2025. Applicants must contact DEP ( ra-epamgrantprogram@pa.gov ) prior to applying for an initial project consultation. More information: DEP Website Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Integrated Health Solutions Who May Apply: Physical health care providers, hospitals, rural health centers, or federally qualified health clinics. Use: To promote full integration and collaboration in clinical practice between behavioral health care and primary physical health care. Funds: $3 million in funding is available from the Publicis Health Opioid Settlement. Application Deadline: January 24, 2025 More information: DDAP Website Read more

 

Pielli re-introduces artificial intelligence content disclosure bill

(Jan 13, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“The 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. This disclosure will 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 knowingly or recklessly generate and spread this content with the goal of fooling the public." Read more

 

Pielli’s bill to protect native species approved by House Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Committee
Mar 18, 2025

Pielli fights for veterans at West Chester rally
Mar 14, 2025

Grant Memo: Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 12, 2025

Pielli’s concurrent jurisdiction bill approved by Judiciary Committee
Mar 12, 2025

Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 06, 2025

Pielli to join West Chester University Rally and “Teach-In”
Mar 03, 2025

District Deliberations: February Edition
Feb 27, 2025

Rep. Pielli: New Funding for Major Infrastructure Project.
Feb 25, 2025

Pielli praises St. Agnes Day Room resolution
Feb 24, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Feb 19, 2025

Pielli’s statement on possible closure of St. Agnes Day Room
Feb 12, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Feb 11, 2025

Pielli’s location-based pay resolution approved by State Government Committee
Feb 04, 2025

Pielli announces $200,000 in CFA Grants
Jan 28, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jan 23, 2025

District Deliberations: January 2025 Edition
Jan 23, 2025

Is AI Deceiving You? New Bill Aims to Expose Hidden AI Content and Protect Consumers
Jan 17, 2025

Chester County legislator offers bill to disclose AI uses to consumers
Jan 17, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jan 16, 2025

Pielli re-introduces artificial intelligence content disclosure bill
Jan 13, 2025