State Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Your District 38
Update

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*Upcoming Events**

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*Library
Days with Lindsey!*

*Northland Public Library, Wednesday May 15,
2023, 10 am - 2 pm*

Join us for Library Days with Lindsey at
Northland Public Library [link 1] next month. This is an opportunity
for you to share what is important to you with Senator
Williams.

Appointments fill up fast and are strongly encouraged. Call
to schedule your appointment at 412-364-0469 (Ross) or 724-224-2131
(Harrison) or email us at [email protected].

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*Small
Business Resource Fair Postponed*

Our upcoming Small Business
Resource Fair has been postponed! Look for a new date soon!



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*Free
Shredding Event!*

*Ross Department of Public Works, Saturday, May 20,
2023, 10 am - 12 pm*

Protect your identity by shredding your
sensitive paper documents at the free shredding event Representative
Emily Kinkead [link 2] and I are hosting! We will be at the Ross
Township Department of Public Works [link 3], 225 Cemetery Lane,
Pittsburgh, PA 15237, on Saturday, May 20th from 10 am - 12 pm (or
until the truck is full). Shredding will be performed on site and is
limited to 2 boxes per car. This is paper only shredding - please
remove all metal fasteners other than staples. No books or binders,
please!

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*Good News**

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*Blawnox
Borough Receives Three Grants!*

I was excited to join Rep. Mandy
Steele to celebrate Blawnox Borough [link 4] for recently receiving
three LSA grants [link 5] that will allow them to install 8 lighted
crosswalks along Freeport Road, replace and upgrade the sidewalks
leading to their Community Park, and purchase a new truck and
snowplow!

These crosswalks and sidewalks are vital pieces of
infrastructure that will keep this community connected and thriving
for years to come!

Safer crosswalks, park landscaping coming to
Blawnox | TribLIVE.com [link 6]



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*Trout
Stocking with PA Fish and Boat Commission, Allison Park Sportsmen's
Club, and Rep. Arvind Venkat*

We had absolutely beautiful weather for
trout stocking last week with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat
Commission [link 7] at North Park [link 8] (and we're missing that
weather already)! With help from the Allison Park Sportsmen's Club, we
made quick work of getting the fish into the lake and ready for
anglers. It's o-fish-ally trout season-- get out there and cast your
lines!

If you live in the Avonworth, Hampton, or North Allegheny
School District, you might also be a constituent of Representative
Arvind Venkat. Check out his website and sign up for his newsletter at
Rep. Arvind Venkat | Homepage (pahouse.com) [link 9].



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*Shredding
with Rep. Sara Innamorato*

I co-hosted a great shredding event with
Rep. Sara Innamorato [link 10] and Shred America [link 11] last
weekend at the Lawrenceville Goodwill [link 12]. Thank you to everyone
who stopped by- especially those who brought their dogs to say
hello!

Our next shredding event will be with Rep. Emily Kinkead [link
13] on Saturday, May 20 from 10am - 12pm at the Ross Township [link
14] Public Works Department, 225 Cemetery Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.
Hope to see you there!



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*Pittsburgh
Brewing Company Tour*

Thank you to the Pittsburgh Brewing Co. [link
15] for the tour of your new facility here in Creighton! I really
enjoyed learning about the brewing process along with members of the
Allegheny County House Democratic Delegation and seeing the
renovations and renewals of the former Pittsburgh Plate Glass Works
site.



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*Representative
Mandy Steele's District Office Grand Opening*

After the tour of
Pittsburgh Brewing Company, I got to stop by Rep. Mandy Steele [link
16]'s office opening in Cheswick! If you live in the Allegheny Valley,
Deer Lakes, Fox Chapel, or Highlands School District, you might also
be a constituent of Representative Steele. Check out her website and
sign up for her newsletter at [link removed] [link
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*Legislative News**

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*Joint
Policy Committee Hearing on Supportive Education for Neurodivergent
Students*

On April 14, the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus
[link 18] Policy Committee and PA House Democratic Policy Committee
[link 19] held a joint hearing on supportive education for
neurodivergent students.

I'm incredibly grateful for the students and
parents who took the time to speak with us about their lived
experiences. We often only hear from experts at these hearings, but
it's important to also hear the perspectives of neurodivergent
students and parents directly impacted by our decisions as
legislators. Testifying at a public hearing can be incredibly
overwhelming, so I appreciate how much work went into preparing and
sharing their stories with all of us--and I want them all to know how
impactful their words were. I'm committed to working on legislation
and policy that will provide our students with the resources that they
need to thrive in affirming, inclusive, and safe educational
environments.

You can watch the hearing any time at Joint Policy
Committee Hearing: Neuro-Affirming Education in our Schools - Senator
Lindsey Williams [link 20].

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*Need for Universal School Meals Highlighted on Matter of
Fact with Soledad O'Brien*

Senator Judy Schwank [link 23], Rep. Emily
Kinkead [link 24], and I are working so hard to ensure Universal
School Meals for all kids in Pennsylvania because hungry kids can't
learn and our school districts can't afford to absorb lunch debt.
Thank you Soledad O'Brien and Matter of Fact [link 25] for covering
this incredibly important issue for our students and families [link
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This is a great look at how some districts and individual
buildings are addressing student hunger, but we need a statewide
solution to keep kids fed, safe, and ready to learn. Show your support
for Universal Meals for All today! School Nutrition Association of
Pennsylvania - Universal Meals for All (snapa.org) [link 27]

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*Voter
Registration Deadline is Monday, May 1st!*

Are you registered to vote
[link 28] for the upcoming May 16th Primary Election? To vote in
Pennsylvania, you must be registered to vote at least 15 days before
the election, making May 1st the last day to register!

There are four
ways to register to vote in Pennsylvania:

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Online [link 29]

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By
mail [link 30]

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In person at your county voter registration office
[link 31]

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At PennDOT and some other government agencies [link
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If you are already registered to vote in Pennsylvania, you do not
have to register again unless you need to change your name, address,
or political party.

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How to update your registration [link 33]

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Check to see if you are registered to vote [link 34]

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Notify the
county where you are registered if you move out of state [link
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For more information on Pennsylvania voter registration visit
Voter Registration Homepage [link 36].

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*Poll
Workers Needed!*

The Allegheny County Elections Division [link 37] is
looking for poll workers [link 38] for the May 16, 2023 Primary
Election! Demonstrate your civic participation by serving on Election
Day as a Judge, Inspector or Clerk of Election. Poll workers, also
referred to as election officers, earn from $150 to $175 for the day.
New poll workers also receive paid training.

Our elections are made
possible by thousands of regular citizens serving as poll workers.
Click here to learn more [link 39]!

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*Spring
Thunderstorm Readiness*

April 19th to 23rd is Severe Weather
Awareness Week in Pennsylvania. Although thunderstorms can happen any
time of the year, as the seasons change to spring and summer,
thunderstorms become more frequent. Thunderstorm hazards include
tornadoes, damaging wind, large hail, flooding rain, and lightning.
The National Weather Service [link 40] issues "watches'' and
"warnings" for these storms when there is a potential threat to life
or property.

A severe thunderstorm watch is issued for a large
geographical area (multiple counties) over a several-hour period when
conditions are ripe for severe weather. All the ingredients for severe
weather are present if a watch is issued, but storms have yet to form
or have not reached the watch area. You should prepare for the onset
of the storm to occur within a few hours.

Severe thunderstorm
warnings are issued for smaller geographic areas and for a shorter
period of time (about an hour) when a thunderstorm is imminent. Severe
thunderstorms are warned when a storm is capable of producing any one
of the following: winds in excess of 58 mph, hail greater than
one-inch in diameter, or a potential tornado. Note, lightning is not
warned, as it is an indirect hazard of any thunderstorm. Take severe
thunderstorm warnings seriously!

ReadyPA [link 41], the Pennsylvania
Emergency Management Agency's [link 42] emergency preparedness
information resource, recommends the following before, during, and
after a thunderstorm:

*Before:*

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Know where you live, work, and
travel most often. Severe weather alerts are issued by geographic
regions.

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Have at least two methods to receive severe weather
alerts, such as a cell phone, TV, NOAA Weather Radio.

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Monitor the
forecast regularly to plan activities around storms.

*During:*

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If
you see lightning or hear thunder, seek shelter indoors as quickly as
possible.

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Move to the lowest floor and avoid windows, plumbing,
and corded electronics.

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If stuck outdoors, avoid tall objects such
as trees and radio towers, seek the nearest enclosed
shelter.

*After:*

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Monitor a source of weather information and
don't go back outdoors until it's deemed safe (at least one-half hour
after the last rumble of thunder).

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Check on family members and
neighbors to see if they are ok or need assistance.

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Assess damages
and report any life-threatening issues to 9-1-1. Take photos and
report other damages to the NWS and insurance if necessary.

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Avoid
walking through any damaged areas and stay away from flood waters or
downed utilities.

To subscribe to ReadyPA's newsletter or read more
about emergency preparedness in Pennsylvania click here [link 43].
Stay safe this spring!

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*Do
You Know About the Kingsley Association's Resource Navigation
Center?*

Our office offers Community Office Hours at the Kingsley
Association [link 44] in East Liberty on the first Friday of every
month so we can bring direct constituent services and state resources
into the community. If you missed us on April 7th and need support
navigating community resources, you don't have to wait for us to be
there again on May 5th!

The Kingsley Association now has a Resource
Navigation Center that offers referrals to a variety of services and
organizations including housing assistance, basic needs, education and
employment services, community and family programs, health resources,
and financial services. From rental and mortgage assistance to
parenting classes, mental health resources to financial literacy and
credit repair, they have you covered. Visit the Resource Navigation
Center and get started bridging the gap between you and the resources
you need!

The Kingsley Association: 6435 Frankstown Ave., Pittsburgh,
PA 15206

P: (412) 661-8751 E: [email protected] [link
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Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm, Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm,
Sunday closed.

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*Financial
Literacy Can Be Fun!*

The Financial Empowerment Center [link 46]
offers free financial counseling to anyone in Allegheny County over
the age of 18 and they are hosting a financial literacy trivia night
Monday, April 24th from 7 pm - 9 pm at the 5801 Video Lounge [link
47], 5801 Ellsworth Avenue in Shadyside. Test your financial savvy and
learn some useful tips while having a great time!

Register at
Financial Literacy Trivia Night (office.com) [link 48].

As always,
please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have by phone
at 412-364-0469 [link 49] (Ross Office), 724-224-2131 [link 50]
(Harrison Office) or by email at [email protected]
[link 51]. My staff will return your call/email within 24 hours
(Monday-Friday).

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Senator
Lindsey Williams


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Contact
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Office
Location:
District Office
5000 McKnight Road
Suite 405
Pittsburgh, PA
15237
Phone: 412-364-0469
Fax: 412-364-0928

Harrison Office
1826
Union Avenue
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Phone: 724-224-2131
Fax:
724-224-2145

Harrisburg Office
366 Capitol Building
Senate Box
203038
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3038
Phone: 717-787-6538
Fax:
717-787-8625

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