Rep. Danielle Friel Otten

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!

The Medicare Open Enrollment period runs through December 7, 2026. Now is the time to join, switch, or disenroll from a Part D Prescription Drug Plan, a Medicare Advantage Plan, or switch to original Medicare with or without a Medicare Part D Plan.

The Chester County Department of Aging Services has a voicemail box designated for the PA MEDI program. Please call 610-344-5004, select Option 2, and leave your name, phone number, and a short message.

buff.lyPennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight (PA MEDI) | Chester County, PA - Official WebsiteAPPRISE counselors are specially trained to answer your questions about Medicare and provide you with objective, easy-to-understand information about health insurance. Specifically, APPRISE can…

You will receive a phone call back from a PA MEDI Counselor within one business day. Counseling sessions are conducted in person, by phone, or virtually. For more information, visit: buff.ly/XLcLjKG

Decisions about Medicare are personal, and all the options can be confusing. Trained counselors from PA MEDI, a statewide program through the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, offer free, unbiased help. They don't sell insurance; they just help you determine the best Medicare plans to fit your needs

Counselors will also check to see if you qualify for any financial assistance programs to get help paying for your prescription drugs or Part B premium.

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Pennsylvania's first-ever Strategic Plan for Agriculture was unveiled Friday at Milky Way Farm in Chester Springs, and I can't think of a more fitting place for such an important announcement.

Thank you to the Matthews family for generations of stewardship and leadership, and thank you to @governor.pa.gov, Secretary Redding, and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for their commitment to strengthening agriculture across our Commonwealth.

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Read more about the Strategic Plan for Agriculture here: buff.ly/3l5V7IB

Pennsylvania's first-ever Strategic Plan for Agriculture was unveiled Friday at Milky Way Farm in Chester Springs, and I can't think of a more fitting place for such an important announcement.

The Matthews family has spent decades connecting our community to Pennsylvania agriculture through farm-fresh products, agritourism, and family traditions that make Chester County special.

Their success demonstrates that when we invest in agriculture, we're investing not only in an industry, but in the families, communities, and traditions that help define who we are.

Pennsylvania's first-ever Strategic Plan for Agriculture was unveiled Friday at Milky Way Farm in Chester Springs, and I can't think of a more fitting place for such an important announcement.

This strategic plan creates a roadmap for strengthening the agricultural workforce, expanding markets for Pennsylvania-grown products, investing in innovation and technology, preserving working farmland, and helping family farms remain profitable and competitive for generations to come.

It reinforces Pennsylvania's commitment to ensuring agriculture remains a national leader and that the next generation of farmers has the tools and support needed to succeed.

Pennsylvania's first-ever Strategic Plan for Agriculture was unveiled Friday at Milky Way Farm in Chester Springs, and I can't think of a more fitting place for such an important announcement.

Pennsylvania currently leads the nation in farmers under the age of 35, yet more than half of our agricultural producers are over 55, highlighting the need for succession planning, mentorship, and opportunities to help family farms continue thriving across generations.

Not only is agriculture Chester County's leading industry, but it is also Pennsylvania's top industry and a cornerstone of our Commonwealth's economy.

Pennsylvania's first-ever Strategic Plan for Agriculture was unveiled Friday at Milky Way Farm in Chester Springs, and I can't think of a more fitting place for such an important announcement.

Now led by the fourth generation of the Matthews family, the farm exemplifies the stewardship, resilience, and commitment that have made agriculture such an important part of Chester County and Pennsylvania's story.

One of the most important themes in the new Strategic Plan is supporting the next generation of farmers.

Pennsylvania's first-ever Strategic Plan for Agriculture was unveiled Friday at Milky Way Farm in Chester Springs, and I can't think of a more fitting place for such an important announcement.

Recognized as a Pennsylvania Century Farm in 2025, Milky Way Farm has been operated by the Matthews family since 1902 and has roots dating back to the 1760s.

buff.lyThe Warnings Are Growing: What Are People Saying About PJM?As electricity costs continue to rise, regulators, policymakers, & state leaders from across the political spectrum are increasingly questioning whether PJM is acting in the public interest.

📢 The Warnings Are Growing: What Are People Saying About PJM? 📢 As electricity costs continue to rise, concerns about PJM are no longer coming from a single state, political party, or stakeholder group.

For the past year, I've been working with lawmakers from across the PJM region to advocate for greater transparency, accountability, and public representation in the decisions that affect our electric grid and, ultimately, the utility bills Pennsylvanians pay each month.

In my latest Substack article, "The Warnings Are Growing: What Are People Saying About PJM?", I examine the growing chorus of voices calling for reform, why they are sounding the alarm, and what it means for consumers across Pennsylvania and the 13-state PJM region.

Over the past several months, governors, state legislators, regulators, consumer advocates, senior state officials, the U.S. Department of Energy, and even the Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission have all raised concerns about PJM's governance and its resistance to meaningful reform.

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Today, on Indigenous Peoples' Day, we recognize the Native peoples whose stewardship of this land and contributions to our shared history continue to shape our nation. While 2026 has been filled with celebrations of America's 250th anniversary, remember that the American story did not begin in 1776

More than 250 years later, it's important that we remember and acknowledge the Haudenosaunee example that unity does not require uniformity, even as we reckon with the harsh reality of what European settlement meant for the Haudenosaunee,...

... the Lenape who called this region their home, and other Indigenous nations across the North American continent.

Of course, Indigenous history is also a story of profound loss and injustice. European settlement brought displacement, broken treaties, forced removal, and brutal efforts to erase Indigenous cultures, spiritual practices, political authority, and ways of life.

Indigenous Peoples' Day calls on us to acknowledge that painful history while honoring the resilience of the Indigenous nations and communities that have endured and continue to thrive.

Colonial leaders, including Benjamin Franklin, observed and learned from the Haudenosaunee. In 1744, an Onondaga leader named Canassatego encouraged the colonies to unite, demonstrating that while a single arrow can be broken easily, a bundle of arrows bound together is strong.

The eagle on the Great Seal of the United States still holds a bundle of 13 arrows, a lasting symbol of that idea: that people can come together in common purpose without losing their individual identities.

Long before the founding of the United States, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy united sovereign nations under a system of governance that balanced self-government with cooperation and collective decision-making.

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 💰️ I am proud to announce that more than $1 million in state funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has been awarded to benefit multiple community projects. 🔗 Read more here: buff.ly/6pWDFUW

These awards reflect the vision and dedication of local officials who are continually looking for ways to improve their communities and create new opportunities for their residents.

I'm grateful for the work they’ve done to advance these projects, and I am always happy to support their efforts to secure the state funding needed to bring them to life.

I'm excited to see these state investments coming back to our communities to support projects that will expand recreational opportunities, improve accessibility, and strengthen connections between neighborhoods.

Projects like these enhance quality of life for residents of all ages while creating community spaces that will be enjoyed for years to come. ✅ $800,000 for the Uwchlan Trail Woodland Connector in Uwchlan Township ✅ $250,000 for East Brandywine Township’s Community Park

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This bill passed the PA House of Representatives in a bipartisan vote of 150-53! That's HUGE! It's now time for the Senate to act! Use this link to send your email to your State Senator! loom.ly/xtoTMD8

buff.lyBill would require regulators to consider ‘public interest’ in Pennsylvania utility decisionsHARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A bill to require Pennsylvania regulators to consider the public interest in utility decisions is moving to the State Senate. House Bill 2184 passed by a 150-53 vote …

ICYMI 📰 ABC27: 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 ‘𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭’ 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐬𝐲𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

My legislation, HB 2184, would require the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to explicitly consider the public interest when making decisions that affect utility customers across the commonwealth. It passed the House with strong bipartisan support, by a 150-53 vote.

The bill now heads to the Pennsylvania Senate for consideration. Please contact your state senator and Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman to urge them to bring the measure up for a vote and advance legislation that prioritizes the interests of Pennsylvania ratepayers and communities.