Rep. Arvind Venkat February 27, 2026 | 2:13 PM
Stop By Our Free Shred Event March 21!
Protect yourself from identity theft by joining us for our free shred event on Saturday, March 21. Due to high demand last year, we will have two trucks at this event! Stop by the Franklin Park Municipal Building at 2344 W. Ingomar Rd. from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (or until the trucks are full).
Please note: There is a limit of two boxes of paper per vehicle.
Satellite Office Hours
My staff member Reid was in Emsworth on Monday for our satellite office hours. We are at the Emsworth Borough building (171 Center Ave.) every second and fourth Monday from 9 a.m. to noon, so please stop by if we can help with any state-related services!
A Night at the Museum
It was great to attend Avonworth Middle School’s Night at the Museum at the Heinz History Center where eighth graders presented on historical figures from Western Pennsylvania who overcame adversity to accomplish so much. Thank you to the students, parents, teachers and staff for a fun and educational evening.
Congratulations to our Student Musicians
Student musicians from Hampton Middle School recently took part in the first ever Allegheny Valley 5th-6th Grade Honors Band. They were selected from eight local school districts and had the opportunity to work with a guest conductor. Congratulations on this incredible honor!
Minimum Wage Listening Sessions
The Department of Labor & Industry will be hosting sessions to consider changes to the rules that govern the Minimum Wage Act, including one in Pittsburgh on March 5.
Registration is required and can be completed here.
How to Improve Traffic Safety
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking public input on ways to improve highway traffic safety and reduce crashes and fatalities across our Commonwealth. Residents are encouraged to share their feedback and ideas by February 28. Your input will help shape strategies to make our roads safer for everyone.
PA House Scholarship Now Accepting Applicants
Applications are now open for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship Program! Administered through The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, this program is available to graduating high school seniors who reside in Pennsylvania.
Each year, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) awards two four-year scholarships to high school seniors. Each scholarship covers the cost of one semester of tuition per year at a State System of Higher Education school for four years. Recipients must continue to meet eligibility requirements throughout all four years to maintain the award.
Applications are due April 15. Requirements and the application form can be found here.
Keystone Contractors Association Scholarships
The Keystone Contractors Association is now accepting applications for its scholarship program, which supports students pursuing construction-related degrees.
More information, including application paperwork, can be found here. Applications are due March 1.
Youth Tick Awareness Contest Now Open
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is hosting an art competition for students to create content raising awareness around ticks and Lyme disease.
More information can be found here, and submissions are due March 13.
Finally, please remember that my talented staff can help you with a variety of state-related matters – from filing an application for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program to obtaining a disability placard or senior bus pass, just to name a few. Contact us or stop by to see how we can help!
You can read my e-newsletter in a way that’s most convenient for you by visiting my legislative website here and clicking on the accessibility icon in the lower right corner.
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