I hope you find my weekly emails informative and helpful. I strive to keep the residents of our community up to date on what’s going on in Harrisburg and at home.

That’s why I’d like to remind you that Pennsylvania House rules dictate when I can contact you leading up to an election.

We’re nearing the 60-day restricted period that will begin on September 4 and last until the November 3 General Election. If you aren’t opted in, I will be unable to keep you informed about important issues that affect all of us, including:

• Updates on legislation
• News and events in the district
• Government programs and services

You can ensure you continue receiving my emails without interruption by visiting here.

The latest edition of my print newsletter is now available, highlighting the work I have done for our community at home and in Harrisburg throughout the spring and summer. Keep an eye out for it in your mailbox or click here to read it digitally.

Mark your calendar! My next shredding event to help you safely and securely dispose of sensitive documents will be on Saturday, September 12, at Ohio Township Community Park (325 Nicholson Rd., Sewickley).

We will be on-site from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or until the truck is full. Each car may bring up to two boxes of paper for disposal.

This week in Lancaster County, we saw the first deaths connected to measles in Pennsylvania in 35 years. My prayers and deepest condolences are with the families of those who died from this preventable disease.

If you have not been vaccinated and are eligible to receive the measles vaccine, please speak with your physician about getting vaccinated. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine has been proven safe and effective in providing lifelong immunity against measles. In this outbreak, vaccination is the only way to stop the rapid transmission of measles in the community.

I sat down with ABC27 for This Week in Pennsylvania to discuss the importance of vaccines. You can read or watch our conversation here.

Military service members and their families make extraordinary sacrifices for our Commonwealth and nation.

That is why I am partnering with Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa to introduce bipartisan legislation to expand Pennsylvania’s educational support for the children of military service members who have given so much for our freedom.

I am pleased to share that North Boroughs Meals on Wheels has been awarded a $100,000 grant to support kitchen remodeling and equipment upgrades. Thank you to North Boroughs Meals on Wheels for your important service to those in need in our community.

High energy costs and the impacts of climate change are having significant effects on families across our region, especially when it comes to increased health concerns for the elderly.

I joined Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania and the Climate Action Coalition to raise awareness of how extreme heat is impacting senior citizens. You can learn more from KDKA here.

The first day of school is always exciting, and it was wonderful to attend the Avonworth School District Kindergarten Kick-Off. Best wishes to the students, families, teachers, and staff for an amazing school year!

Agriculture is a $132.5 billion industry and supports nearly 600,000 jobs in Pennsylvania. I joined bipartisan House colleagues and the Washington County Farm Bureau to tour a local farm and learn more about the agricultural issues affecting our region and Pennsylvania.

Veena and I enjoyed attending the Corks for the Community fundraiser supporting North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO). We are grateful for the important work NHCO does to help those in need in our community and proud to support its vital programs.

PRT has recently announced newly proposed changes to bus lines across our region, and there are several changes locally. Some of the most notable changes include:

• Increased frequency along McKnight Road.
• Increased frequency for routes connecting the McCandless Park and Ride to Oakland and Downtown.
• A new connection from Downtown to AHN Wexford.
• The discontinuation of the Mount Royal line and Thompson Run Flyer.
• New connections for Emsworth and Ben Avon to Bellevue, West View, and McKnight Road.

PRT wants to hear from you about these changes. There are several ways to make your voice heard, including public hearings detailed in the above graphic, online here, by phone at (412) 566-5525, by email at BusLineRefresh@RidePRT.org, or physical forms at PRT’s Customer Service Center (623 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh). All responses are due by September 30th.

The Pennsylvania Resources Council has announced the 2026 Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest, which brings attention to litter problems in communities across Pennsylvania.

The deadline to apply is October 31. You can learn more and apply here.

Pittsburgh Tomorrow will be hosting Pittsburgh Homecoming, a weekend celebrating fun, culture, and citywide pride from September 18–20. The event aims to bring would-be Boomerangers back to Pittsburgh and increase the chances that they’ll move back to help build our region.

Out-of-town attendees will receive two free tickets to iconic local attractions and events, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, Carnegie International, Fallingwater, Phipps, the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, the August Wilson Center, Children’s Museum, Pittsburgh Zoo, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, the Warhol, and the Kamin Science Center. They’ll also receive free admission to a future-themed welcome party at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 18.

If you know someone who would consider returning to Pittsburgh, they can sign up for Homecoming Weekend here.

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.

District Office

9800B McKnight Road, Suite 130
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

(412) 348-8028

Pennsylvania State Capitol

101 B East Wing

PO Box 202030

Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 772-2363

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