State Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Your District 38 Update

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*Happy
EMS Week!**

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Ross
West View EMSA [link 1] gave me the opportunity to join them on an
ambulance ride along so I could see firsthand the incredible work that
our EMTs are doing on a daily basis. I can't thank them enough for
their time showing me everything that goes into making the ambulance
and crew ready for whatever the next emergency throws at them and for
their dedication to keeping our community safe.

You can see more of
my ridealong at Video - Senator Lindsey Williams [link 2].

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I
also had a chance to celebrate EMS Week with the crew from Foxwall EMS
[link 3], which serves Fox Chapel and Aspinwall. I'm incredibly
thankful all of our hard-working, dedicated EMS workers and volunteers
who are at their best on some of our worst days. This gratitude can't
be contained to just one week--EMS Week should be every single week!
One enormous thing you can do to support EMS crews and help keep them
safe? When you see an ambulance on the side of a road, SLOW DOWN AND
MOVE OVER! It isn't just the law; it's how we ensure that these crews
get to come home to their families at the end of their shift!


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*Upcoming Events**
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*Fox
Chapel Pride in the Park*

Pride in the Park [link 4] returns to
Allegheny River Trail Park [link 5] in Fox Chapel on Thursday, June 8
from 5 - 8 pm. Celebrate with the LGBTQIA+ community and allies with
an evening of music, games, art, food, drinks and so much more! Stop
by to talk with Senator Williams' staff and pick up state resources
and information. Hope to see you there!

For more information on Fox
Chapel Pride in the Park click here [link 6].

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*Good
News**

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*Shredding
Event in Ross*

We didn't let a little rain stop us from getting our
shred on at Saturday's shredding event with Representative Emily
Kinkead [link 7], Shred America [link 8], and the amazing Ross
Township [link 9] Public Works employees! A big thank you to Ross
Township DPW for hosting us and for all of the heavy lifting, and as
always, to everyone who brought their pups for the team to meet.

Our
next shredding event will be Saturday, September 9 at the North Park
Pool parking lot with Representative Arvind Venkat [link 10], so start
collecting now!

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*1-4-3
Day Celebration in Shaler*

Thank you to the Shaler Area School
District [link 11] for inviting us to their annual 143 Day celebrating
kindness and community! We had a great time.

"There are three ways to
ultimate success:

The first way is to be kind.

The second way is to
be kind.

The third way is to be kind." -Fred Rogers

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*Electric
Rate Increases June 1, 2023!*

Last week the Pennsylvania Public
Utility Commission [link 12] announced that most electric utilities
will adjust their electric generation prices for default service
customers on June 1, 2023! Provider increases in our region include:
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Duquesne Light, estimated increase from 11.25 to 11.45 cents per
kWh (up 1.8%);

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Penn Power, increase from 10.439 to 10.556 cents
per kWh (up 1.1%);

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West Penn Power, increase from 8.228 to 9.929
cents per kWh (up 20.7%)

To be sure you are paying the best rate, go
to PAPowerSwitch.com [link 13] where you can explore and compare
offers from competitive energy suppliers and get tips on energy
conservation measures in your home or business.

For more information
go to PUC Alerts Consumers of June 1 Electric Price Changes; Urges
Exploring Shopping & Conservation Options to #SaveinPA | PA PUC [link
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*IRS Identity Verification Letters*

We talked to several constituents
over the past month who were concerned about being scammed after
receiving form letters from the IRS asking for identity verification.
Thankfully, all the letters were legitimate, which we confirmed on the
IRS website!

The IRS sends these letters when returns are flagged for
anything unusual by one of their filters. Refund payments are held
until the taxpayer's identity is verified and by sending the letter to
home addresses, only the taxpayer can confirm their identity and
release the refund.
If you receive one of these IRS form letters you
can look up the letter number to verify its legitimacy and what steps
to take next at Identity and Tax Return Verification Service |
Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov) [link 15].

Of course, if you have
any additional questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact our
office. Call us at 412-364-0469 (Ross) or 724-224-2131 (Harrison) or
email us at [email protected].

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*Contact
Just Harvest to Apply for SNAP Benefits*

If you or someone you know
is experiencing food insecurity, let Just Harvest [link 16] help you
determine whether you qualify for SNAP/food stamps. The PA Department
of Human Services contracts with Just Harvest to provide free SNAP
eligibility screenings and streamlined application assistance to
Allegheny County residents and can help with all of your SNAP
questions, problems, or concerns. Every little bit helps these days so
don't leave money on the table that could help fill your pantry!

For
more information or to have Just Harvest contact you go to How to
Apply for Food Stamps in PA (justharvest.org) [link 17] or call
412-431-8960.

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*PHRC
Fair Housing Trainings*

Have questions about housing? Don't miss the
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) [link 18] virtual free
Fair Housing Trainings this spring. Everyone is welcome! Links to
register for each webinar are below:

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May 31, 12 - 1 Accessibility
& Fair Housing:
Meeting Registration - Zoom [link 19].

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June 28,
12 - 1 Fair Housing Fundamentals Meeting Registration - Zoom [link
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*Recycle
Your Glass at Deer Lakes Park *

Attention Allegheny Valley residents!
The Pennsylvania Resources Council [link 21]'s Traveling Glass
Recycling Bin Program in Allegheny County Parks [link 22] is coming to
Deer Lakes Park [link 23] June 3-8, 2023! Drop off glass bottles, jars
and jugs of all colors. No color sorting is required. Containers
should be empty and rinsed, with lids and labels still on. Bags and
boxes used to deliver glass must be discarded off-site.

For more
details click here [link 24].

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*PRC
Hard to Recycle Collection next Saturday at Pittsburgh
Mills!*

Register today for the Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC)
[link 25]'s June 3, 2023 Hard to Recycle Collection at the Galleria at
Pittsburgh Mills in FrazerTownship [link 26]. Dispose of tires,
e-waste, small freon appliances, and more!

You can see the complete
2023 Hard to Recycle Collection schedule and register for this event
at PRC - Hard To Recycle Collections [link 27].



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*Volunteers
Needed for Hartwood Acres Trail Project *

Join the Allegheny County
Park's Rangers [link 28] for an evening of stewardship to improve
trail conditions in Hartwood Acres Park [link 29] on Wednesday, May
31, 2023 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Meet at the Hartwood Acres Park
Mansion parking lot and expect to participate in physical activity. No
experience is necessary. All tools, gloves and eye protection will be
provided. Bring water, wear long pants and closed toe shoes!

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West
View Hub's 2023 Hubfest

Mark your calendars! West View HUB [link
30]'s 2023 Hubfest is on Wednesday, June 7 from 5-8pm. Check out the
grand opening of Hubworks, the brand-new immersive arts center, and
learn all about the HUB's summer programming!

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Check
with your municipality for parade and picnic information!

As always,
please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have by phone
at 412-364-0469 [link 31] (Ross Office), 724-224-2131 [link 32]
(Harrison Office) or by email at [email protected]
[link 33]. My staff will return your call/email within 24 hours
(Monday-Friday).

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Senator
Lindsey Williams

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Contact
Information:

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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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