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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 29/09/2026

HB 2184 now heads to the Senate for consideration. Thank you to the Center for the New Energy Economy (CNEE) and @pennfuture.bsky.social for their assistance with this bill and for their support and advocacy on behalf of Pennsylvania ratepayers throughout this process.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 29/09/2026

The bill doesn't tell the PUC what to decide, but it does ensure affordability, reliability, sustainability, economic impacts, and other important factors affecting ratepayers and communities are part of the conversation.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 29/09/2026

That's why I introduced HB 2184, legislation that would require the Public Utility Commission to consider the public interest when making decisions about utility rates and infrastructure.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 29/09/2026

The cost of almost everything is going up, and utility bills are one of the concerns I hear about most often from constituents. For too many Pennsylvania families already living on the financial edge, a sudden spike in utility costs isn't just an inconvenience; it's a crisis.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 24/09/2026

✅ Every mail ballot goes through multiple verification steps to help ensure election integrity and that only eligible voters cast a ballot. 🔗 Track your ballot status here: vote.pa.gov/MailBallotStatus

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Online/Absentee Ballot Tracking

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 24/09/2026

From when your application is approved, to when your ballot is mailed, received by your county election office, and processed, Pennsylvania's ballot tracking system helps voters stay informed throughout the process.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 24/09/2026

📬 Mail ballots are starting to arrive in voters' mailboxes across Pennsylvania. Did you know you can track your mail ballot every step of the way?

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 23/09/2026

Today, staff from our district office will be at the Downingtown Library for a mobile office. This is a great opportunity to learn about state services and to ask questions about issues that concern you. Stop in to say hello and find out how we can help you!

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 22/09/2026

📝 Register to Vote or Update your information: buff.ly/KdIMMo3 📬️ Request a Mail-in/Absentee Ballot: buff.ly/BFePZkS 🗳️ Find your Local Polling Place: buff.ly/lqnP5lA ❓️ Contact Chester County Voter Services for official election information: buff.ly/urgk5YW

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 22/09/2026

And while you’re checking off your fall favorites, don’t forget to make a plan for Election Day! With key deadlines approaching, now is a great time to confirm your voter registration, decide how you plan to vote, and make sure your friends and family are ready too.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 22/09/2026

Happy First Day of Fall! 🍂 There’s no better place than Pennsylvania in the fall. From picking out a pumpkin at Milky Way Farm, to taking in the foliage at Marsh Creek State Park, to finding your next good read at Chester County Library, there’s plenty to enjoy across our community. 🎃 🍁 📖

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 21/09/2026

I have signed on to the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL) letter for state legislators from Pennsylvania and around the country, which will be submitted to the U.S. Forest Service as an official comment in opposition to this rollback of forest protections.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 21/09/2026

Read more and sign on to PennEnvironment and Environment America’s public comment here: buff.ly/ecPzEZa Or submit your own public comment to the U.S. Forest Service, in your own words, here: buff.ly/idDpwrb

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 21/09/2026

Please consider submitting a comment if you oppose opening our national forests to industrial activities like commercial logging, mining, and oil-and-gas drilling that could do irreparable damage.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 21/09/2026

The Forest Service has opened a public comment period until October 6th regarding this proposal. 🌲Our wild national forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat, as well as outdoor recreation opportunities like hiking, fishing, and camping.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 21/09/2026

🚨 Public Comment opportunity 🚨 The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to open 45 MILLION acres of America’s most pristine national forests for industrial activity including logging and road building. This includes 25,000 acres in Pennsylvania’s only national forest, the Allegheny National Forest.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 20/09/2026

To all of those observing Yom Kippur, G'Mar Chatima Tovah! Wishing you a meaningful and peaceful day ahead.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 17/09/2026

Thank you to the students and teachers for a great visit. Happy Constitution Day, Pride Nation!

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 17/09/2026

This morning, I had the pleasure of visiting Lionville Elementary School to celebrate with the students. We talked about the Constitution, our rights and responsibilities, and the importance of being engaged in our communities.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 17/09/2026

Today, we celebrate Constitution Day and the document that established the foundation of our democracy. The Constitution begins with “We the People,” reminding us that every generation has a role to play in shaping our communities and our country.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 15/09/2026

I am excited to help bring these grants back to the district to help our municipalities invest in safe roads, water systems and public facilities. This funding will make a meaningful difference for communities across central Chester County.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 15/09/2026

These state investments ease the burden on local taxpayers while enabling local govt's to tackle some of their highest-priority needs. I appreciate the commitment of our municipal leaders, who work on behalf of their communities to identify these priorities & secure the resources to address them.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 15/09/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 💰️ I am proud to announce that more than $1.35 million in state funding has been awarded to benefit multiple community projects. 🔗 Read more here: buff.ly/2JIcgmi

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 15/09/2026

Visit vote.pa.gov to register to vote or update your registration, sign up to vote by mail, find your polling place, and more! Make sure you are ready for Election Day today!

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Voting & Election Information

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 15/09/2026

This year, you have the power to shape who represents you at the state and federal levels.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 15/09/2026

It's National Voter Registration Day and with less than 50 days until Election Day, there is no better time to make sure you are ready to vote!

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 15/09/2026

"Democratic state officials and voting rights groups challenged the restrictions in court, arguing that the president has no constitutional authority to set election rules that would “virtually eliminate mail voting on the eve of a major election.”"

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 15/09/2026

"The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they’ve used for years."

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 15/09/2026

📰 @inquirer.com 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩 ‘𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲.

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Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms

The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they’ve used for years.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 14/09/2026

“The Department of State remains committed to ensuring another free, fair, safe & secure election this November, and fighting any unlawful federal overreach into our elections,” Schmidt continued. “Despite the federal government’s attempts... nothing has changed about PA’s mail ballot voting laws.”

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 14/09/2026

📰 @penncapital-star.com 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐬𝐲𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞’𝐬 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲.

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Pa. elections chief: ‘Nothing has changed’ following Trump mail-in ballot order • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Secretary Al Schmidt assured voters that President Donald Trump's mail-in ballot order doesn't change anything this midterm election.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 12/09/2026

Wishing all who are celebrating Rosh Hashanah a heartfelt L’Shanah Tova!

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 11/09/2026

On this Patriot Day, I remain committed to honoring their memory, thankful for our first responders and military service members, and mindful of the responsibility we all share to carry forward the lessons of that day. Together, we will never forget.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 11/09/2026

Their ceremony reflects a deep understanding that remembrance is not passive. It is an active commitment to honoring those we lost and to carrying forward the lessons of that day.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 11/09/2026

Standing with the students and staff of Lionville Middle School, I was reminded of how important it is to teach the next generation not only about the events of September 11, but about the unity, courage, and compassion that followed.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 11/09/2026

Every year, beginning at 8:46 AM, the time the first World Trade Center tower was struck, the school community gathers to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. It is a tradition rooted in respect, reflection, and a commitment to ensuring that future generations understand the weight of that day.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 11/09/2026

This morning, I joined Downingtown Area School District officials, students, teachers, and local law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS first responders at Lionville Middle School for their annual September 11 remembrance ceremony.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 11/09/2026

We have seen wars, we have seen lives lost in the pursuit of freedom, and we have seen deep divisions among Americans. We have also seen resilience, courage, and a deep commitment to service.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 11/09/2026

For those of us who remember that day, we have a responsibility to educate the next generation and keep the memory of those lives lost alive. We need to teach them what the world looked like before, and how much it has changed in the years since.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 11/09/2026

Now, a quarter century on, we have an entire generation of children and young adults who were not alive on that day. Their understanding of September 11 comes from documentaries, classroom lessons, and secondhand accounts.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 11/09/2026

The memories of that morning remain vivid for so many of us, not only because of the shock and fear we felt, but because of how quickly our lives and our country changed.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 11/09/2026

Today we recognize the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. If you ask anyone who was alive then, I am sure they can tell you where they were, who they were with, and what they were doing when they learned of the tragic events unfolding.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 09/09/2026

Read my September 4 newsletter for more information on last week's events, including how we got here and what steps we need to take to fix it: buff.ly/4TkLUlq

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 09/09/2026

But a state standard only goes so far if our regional, multi-state grid operator is permitted to operate by a different set of rules. That's why we're pushing to protect everyday ratepayers and put the public interest at the center of our conversations.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 09/09/2026

My Public Interest bill, HB 2184, would require the PA Public Utility Commission (PUC) to weigh the public interest when a utility decision affects rates, reliability, or the safety of our communities.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 09/09/2026

To fix that, we need to reform our regional grid operator, PJM Interconnection, which currently answers to the energy generators and transmission owners who benefit from the status quo instead of the ratepayers footing the bill for speculative data center demand.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 09/09/2026

We heard directly from small business owners whose skyrocketing electric bills are making it harder to hire staff, pay a living wage, grow their business, or simply keep the lights on.

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