It was great to join Senator Devlin Robinson for his Senator for a Day program, which allows high school students from across the region, including from the Avonworth and North Allegheny School Districts, to learn about the legislative process. I enjoyed seeing future leaders debate the important issues facing our community and Pennsylvania.

While I was in Harrisburg, my staff was proud to attend the annual Hampton Heroes celebration at Hampton Township Middle School. Congratulations to the local veterans who were inducted, and thank you for your service to our nation.

I had the privilege of speaking at the Pennsylvania Neurological Society Annual Meeting in Philadelphia on the topic of physician advocacy. Thank you for the kind invitation and the work that neurologists do every day to improve the health of all Pennsylvanians.

Two students from North Allegheny, Billy Freiberg and Gael Martínez Vichique, were selected to take part in the upcoming PMEA District 1 Honors Jazz Festival.

Congrats on this outstanding accomplishment!

The Boroughs of Avalon, Bellevue, Ben Avon, and Ben Avon Heights are working together on “Together We Rise”, an update to their Comprehensive Plan. This plan helps residents, businesses, local leaders, and community organizations work together to create a shared vision for how our community will grow, preserve, protect, and serve our combined communities over the next 10 years and beyond.

You can learn more about this plan here, and take the survey here.

If you need assistance paying your heating bills for the winter season, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now open. You can find income guidelines in the above graphic, learn more here, and reach out to my office to apply.

Applications for Property Tax/Rent Rebates are available, and the Dec. 31 deadline to apply is getting closer. This program gives money back to PA renters and homeowners for the taxes or rent they paid in 2025 – including seniors, widows and widowers, and those with disabilities.

You can learn more here and contact my office for support with your application.

Allegheny County students have a chance to design the county’s next “I Voted” sticker.

The Allegheny County Elections Division is accepting submissions for its second annual “I Voted” sticker contest. The winning design will be featured on stickers available to voters during the 2027 primary and general elections.

The contest is open to Allegheny County students in grades 9–12. Designs must:

• Include the phrase “I Voted”
• Fit a 2-inch circular design
• Be nonpartisan
• Avoid copyrighted images and trademarks
• Include parent or guardian consent for students under 18

Entries must be submitted electronically by December 31. The top 10 designs will be selected for public voting in January.

Students interested in participating can find the full contest rules and submission information here.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Innovations Challenge invites grades 9-12 learners to show their creativity and problem-solving skills to create solutions that improve safety in work zones – protecting workers and drivers.

Finalists will present their ideas to PennDOT leaders, with a cash prize awarded to the statewide winner.

All submissions are due by January 29. You can learn more about the competition 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

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PO Box 202030

Harrisburg, PA 17120

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