Save the date for our third annual Nonprofit Symposium! 

Community movers & shakers – mark your calendar for our third annual Nonprofit Symposium, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 9 PA, located at 100 Kingston Drive, Pittsburgh.

We’ll be building on the success of last year’s event with new speakers, fresh tips on nonprofit management, guidance on developing a small-donor fundraising program, more grant-writing workshops, free copies of the latest state grant directory, and more! Come network and strategize with us. Lunch is provided!

Stay tuned for additional updates and a link to our registration form. Questions? Email me at RepSalisbury@pahouse.net.

Nonprofits: Visit this page to see the latest state grant programs. 

Last week, the community came out in full force to express concern over Duquesne Light's tree-trimming policies. Thank you to the Methodist Church, Tree Pittsburgh, and Upstream Pittsburgh for hosting and organizing. Duquesne Light was not in attendance.

The day after the meeting, I met with the Wilkinsburg Borough Manager, several council members, and Shade Tree Committee members. We discussed ways to minimize future tree removals by Duquesne Light, with the goal of saving some of the trees marked for removal this year. I was grateful to them for sharing their time and expertise on preserving the canopy while ensuring safe tree clearance.

For trees that absolutely must be removed, we will be advocating for suitable young trees to be planted as replacements.

There will be a community meeting to discuss this issue at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the Wilkinsburg Borough Building, 605 Ross Ave.

As chair of our Autism and Intellectual Disabilities Caucus, I recently attended an event in Canonsburg hosted by Arc Human Services, where we listened to Eugene Willis, a participant and board member for the Arc. I strongly support Gov. Shapiro’s message about the importance of funding for these vital organizations, which help Pennsylvanians with disabilities lead empowered, more independent lives. We also need to ensure that our direct support professionals receive sufficient pay to remain in this field. I want nothing more than to return to Harrisburg and vote for a budget that provides appropriately for these essential programs.

The PA Mentor-Protégé Program pairs experienced contractors with small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses to help them grow, compete, and win state contracts. Visit this page to learn more about the program.

Also, please remember that the state offers a Business One-Stop Shop website, which provides helpful resources for small business owners.

This is a reminder that the Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority is accepting applications for an open position on the Authority’s Customer Advisory Council. If you would like to be considered for a seat, please notify me by September 5 by calling our office at (412) 273-3400 or emailing RepSalisbury@pahouse.net.

Today, we celebrate our district’s amazing workers—those who support families and loved ones, help neighbors, power our economy, and keep our community running. Thank you for everything you do to help all of us thrive.

Please be aware that our office will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, September 2.

You can read my e-newsletter in a way that’s preferable to you by visiting my legislative website here and clicking on the accessibility icon in the lower right corner.

Pennsylvania State Capitol

123-B East Wing Main Capitol
Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 783-1914

District Office

501 Braddock Ave.
Braddock, PA 15104

(412) 273-3400