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Tax credits totaling nearly $1.5 million are generating investments in eight different projects around the district! Visit this page to read more!  

Important news on a pressing medical issue for some families: Last week, the governor signed my bill to restore newborn testing for Gaucher disease—an inherited genetic disorder that can cause wide-ranging medical issues. The new law will ensure that parents get critical information as early as possible so their children can receive the early medical intervention they need for a better outcome.

In other House news, I voted for – and the House passed – bills that would:

• Allow judges to delay eviction of some tenants during extreme weather.
• Increase transparency regarding utility rates by requiring the PUC to maintain an online public database of rates and proposed increases.
• Require insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screenings starting at 45, osteoporosis testing and treatment, and vaginal estrogen to treat menopause symptoms and prevent UTIs.
• Update the child and dependent care tax credit to better help families with childcare and living expenses.
• Require childcare providers to keep EpiPens and train staff on their use.
• Protect privacy by limiting the use of license plate readers like Flock cameras.
• Ban students’ use of cell phones during the school day.
• Promote the adoption of dogs and cats used in research.
• Prohibit data centers from obtaining public utility status.

Visit this page to read more about these and other bills we passed last week in the House. All of these bills now head to the state Senate for consideration.

In other House news, our Allegheny County Delegation gathered last week to offer a fond farewell to our colleague Rep. Anita Kulik (center), who is retiring after a decade of service to her district.

If you’re planning to vote by mail in the Nov. 3 general election, please remember that the county election office must receive your application for a mail-in or absentee ballot by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Once you receive your ballot, be sure to follow the instructions and return it to your county election office as soon as possible. Completed mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3. A postmark is not enough!

If you have not already returned your ballot, I recommend you do so in person. Visit this page to see a list of ballot return options.

If you have already submitted a mail or absentee ballot, you can check the status of your ballot at this page.

If you plan to vote in person, visit this page to find your polling place. You can find other voting information at this page.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Law’s Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic provides free legal assistance to income-eligible residents who have federal or state income tax disputes or need federal income tax advice. To find out if you qualify and get help, contact the clinic at (412) 648-1300.

Our district office director, Aaron, provided state services at an excellent expungement clinic in Wilkinsburg last week. If you missed the clinic but would like additional information on expungement, please visit this page.

Please be aware of the following schedule and location changes as Wilkinsburg Community Ministry prepares to move to a new facility.

Oct. 26 to Nov. 3.  – closed.
Nov. 4 – reopening temporarily at Hosanna House, located at 807 Wallace Ave. Please use the side entrance, accessed via the driveway between North and Wallace avenues. You can see a map here. While at Hosanna House, the food pantry will operate during regular hours:

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Tuesday: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Closed Saturday and Sunday

WCM plans to move to their new facility at 813 South Ave. by early January.

Bring your budding K-8 scientists to the free Spooky Science event on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Woodland Hills Impact Center, 235 4th Ave. in Rankin! You’ll find hands-on STEM activities, vampire slime, monster lava lamps, robots, pumpkin painting, and much more!

Check out the inaugural meeting of Civically Square, a conversation bringing community members, civic leaders, and advocates together to discuss the issues shaping our communities and region. The first meeting – exploring voting rights, housing, and local government issues – will take place Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Historic Wilkinsburg Train Station, 901 Hay Street in Wilkinsburg.

Calling all students in grades 6-8! The Second Greater Pittsburgh Regional Civics Bee is happening on May 6, 2027! Participation is free, and applications are open now through Feb. 3 at 4:59 a.m. EST. Visit this page to read more, this page to apply, and this page for a recap of last year’s competition.

Nonprofits: If your organization would like to participate in Toys for Tots, please register in person by Oct. 30 by visiting Sam Gibson’s Resource Center, located at 7643 Frankstown Ave., Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Please remember to bring your EIN and photo ID!

Local officials and nonprofits – if you’re searching for state grant funding, you can find the latest program openings here, a handy grant-finding tool at this page, and an online copy of the 2026 Pennsylvania Grant and Resource Directory here.

Please remember that our office can help with a wide range of state-related matters – from applying for benefits or services to obtaining a Senior ConnectCard or disability placard, to solving questions and problems involving various state agencies. Contact us to find out how we can help!

Seniors and residents with a disability: Please remember that Dec. 31 is the deadline to apply for a rebate under the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. Our office can also help you apply!

District Office

501 Braddock Ave.
Braddock, PA 15104

(412) 273-3400

Pennsylvania State Capitol

123-B East Wing Main Capitol
Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 783-1914