State Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Your District 38 Update

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*Upcoming Events**

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*Demystifying Harrisburg: Office of Consumer
Advocate-Your Voice in Utility Matters*

*Hampton Community Center,
3101 McCully Rd, Allison Park

Thursday, April 18, 6:00 pm*

My
Demystifying Harrisburg series has been one of my favorite events to
do as a Senator, and I am excited to bring you the first installment
of 2024 with the Office of Consumer Advocate - Your Voice in Utility
Matters. Join me and Pennsylvania's Consumer Advocate, Patrick Cicero,
to learn about utility rate hikes, choosing new utility providers,
filing utility complaints, and available financial
assistance.

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Demystifying Harrisburg is designed to take a closer look at
how Harrisburg works--or doesn't work--for people every day. The
series also seeks to provide easy steps and access points for people
to get involved and engaged in what can feel like overwhelming
processes. Look for the next installment of my Demystifying Harrisburg
series this summer!

You can watch all of the previous videos in the
series on my website at SenatorLindseyWilliams.com/DemystifyingHbg
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*Free Paper Shredding Event with Rep. Lindsay
Powell*

*Kiwanis Park, 399 Wetzel Road, Glenshaw, PA 15116

April
27, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.*

Have you been cleaning out
your old paperwork? Dispose of your personal documents safely and
securely at my *free* paper shredding event with Rep. Lindsay Powell
on Saturday, April 27 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Kiwanis Park in
Shaler!

Each car can shred up to two bankers boxes of paper (for
reference a bankers box is about the size of a microwave). Please
remove all metal fasteners other than staples before the
event!

Shredding will be performed on site. You should bring papers
that contain personal information, such as your social security
number, medical information, credit card or banking information, or
other personally identifying information.

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*Senior Social*

*Pittsburgh Mills Mall, 590 Pittsburgh
Mills Circle, Tarentum, PA 15084

Thursday, May 23, Noon - 3:00
p.m.*

We're hosting a Senior Social! This isn't your parents'
senior fair- come ready to meet new people and learn new things. We'll
have information on staying healthy with safe and healthy movement,
keeping yourself and your money safe from fraudsters, help with
technology, and more!

This event will answer your questions and
help you make healthy choices as you transition into retirement and
beyond. We hope to see you at our Senior Social on Thursday, May 23
from Noon until 3:00 pm at Pittsburgh Mills Mall!

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*Good
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*Expungement
of Records and Clean Slate Workshop*

We had a great turnout last
Wednesday for our Expungement of Records and Clean Slate Workshop in
Highland Park. Thank you to our co-hosts Pennsylvanians for Modern
Courts [link 7] and to presenters Magistrate Katherine Lovelace and
Seth Barkley from the Allegheny County Public Defender's Office.
Participants learned about the complex process of expungement and
clearing their criminal records in a way that was accessible for the
public and not just lawyers and lawmakers. Judge Lovelace's colorful
courtroom was the perfect venue, providing inspiration in the face of
this difficult topic.

If you were unable to attend the workshop and
want to see the recording, you can visit Pennsylvanians for Modern
Courts on YouTube [link 8]. You can also see additional workshop
recordings and get information at Homepage | Pennsylvanians for Modern
Courts [link 9].

If you have questions about criminal record
clearing, you can reach out to:

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Allegheny County Bar Foundation
Pro Bono Center [link 10], 412-402-6677

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Neighborhood Legal
Services [link 11], Pittsburgh, 412-255-6700

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*Groundbreaking
in Garfield*

Last week, I joined the City of Bridges Community Land
Trust (CBCLT) for a groundbreaking ceremony on Columbo Street in
Garfield. CBCLT is building three new homes that will be permanently
affordable homes, meaning that the community will help oversee the
long-term stewardship of the land and keep the price affordable for
future Pittsburghers. Community-led ownership ensures affordability,
empowers individuals, and fosters responsible growth in changing
neighborhoods.

Thank you to CBCLT, the City of Pittsburgh, Urban
Redevelopment Authority, and the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation for
all of their work in bringing this project to life and securing
affordable housing for our neighbors. I'm happy to support programs
like the New Markets Tax Credits, which made this project
possible.

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*Ava
Miller, Senator Williams, and Rebecca Gaynier with Pittsburgh
Technology Council*

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*Senator
Williams with Roger and Erin Haney and Carolyn Keller of Spectrum
Fudge*

*Constituent Meetings*

I had the chance this week to meet
with several groups of constituents at my McKnight Road office. I
always appreciate getting to hear directly from people about what
matters most to them, especially since I know it can be intimidating
for some people to talk to a legislator!

If you want tips or tricks
on how to reach out to your legislator about subjects or legislation
that you're passionate about, take a look at my Demystifying
Harrisburg: How to Lobby Your Legislator [link 12]. And feel free to
reach out to my office at any time! We're happy to hear from
you.

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*Violence
Intervention and Prevention Grant Awardees*

This year, $40 million
was available to applicants for Violence Intervention and Prevention
Program Grants. The School Safety and Security Committee reviewed 276
applications and awarded funding to 64 applicants. Three organizations
in District 38 received funding for their projects:

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East End
Cooperative Ministry received $545,720 for their Violence Prevention
Programming for K-12 students at PPS.

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The Kingsley Association
received $950,000 for enhancements to their Teen L.E.A.D.
program.

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Three Rivers Youth received $926,557 to expand their
school-based diversion programs for middle & high school
students.

Congratulations to the recipients and thank you for all
you do for our students!

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*21st Century Community Learning Grant Awardee*

Rep.
Emily Kinkead and I are thrilled to announce that the West View HUB
has received a $509,600 21st Century Learning Grant from the PA
Department of Education!

This funding will ensure stability and
predictability, allowing the HUB to focus on giving local students and
their families the additional supports they need to succeed
academically, socially, and creatively.

The West View HUB has been
a center of academic excellence since its opening in 2019, with
hundreds of students and families participating in academic and social
enrichment programs. A recent study of nearly 700 student participants
and their caregivers indicated that 96.7% saw a marked academic
improvement and 98% saw an emotional improvement after participating
in programming at the HUB.

Read more at Sen. Lindsey Williams and
Rep. Emily Kinkead Celebrate $509,600 Grant to West View HUB [link
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*Legislative
Update**

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*Putting
People Above Corporate Profits*

Last week I joined members of the
Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee for a hearing in
Darlington, PA to hear directly from residents impacted by the Norfolk
Southern derailment one year later.

These residents were poisoned
due to corporate greed and a lack of government oversight. And Norfolk
Southern continues to put profits over worker safety and the safety of
the communities that their trains pass through every day.

To help
protect Pennsylvanians, Senator Katie Muth and I have introduced
Senate Bill 808 [link 15], which will:

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Limit train length to
8500 feet within Pennsylvania.

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Permit union representatives to
monitor safety practices and operations.

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Establish safe
staffing levels and require that all train crews consist of at least
two individuals, affirming an Obama administration rule that was
finalized this week.

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Require all wayside detectors are
installed, maintained, repaired, and operational in accordance with
Federal guidelines.

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Prohibit railroads from blocking a
railroad/highway crossing in a way that delays an emergency vehicle
from responding to a person or property in distress for more than five
minutes.

While we can make some changes to keep Pennsylvanians
safe, railroad safety is largely regulated at a Federal level, where
there is still much work to be done, like passing Congressman
Deluzio's Bipartisan Rail Safety Package. Deluzio, LaLota Introduce
Bipartisan Rail Safety Package to Comprehensively Respond to February
Derailment | Representative Deluzio (house.gov) [link 16]

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*New Graduate Next Steps*

Calling all 2024 college
grads! PA CareerLink is here to help with your job search! On April
17th, they will host an in-person seminar on how to make your resume
stand out, prep for your interview, and budget for post-college
life.

To see a full calendar of CareerLink events, go to PA
CareerLink(R) - Search Events [link 18].

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*What Are Your Socializing Habits? - Take the
Survey!*

The U.S. Surgeon General's Report on the Epidemic of
Isolation and Loneliness warns that social disconnection is a
corrosive condition with grave consequences for the physical and
mental health of our citizens and for the societal health of our
communities.

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Nighttime Economy
is answering the call to mend the social fabric of our city. The
Socializing Survey seeks to index metrics in neighborhoods citywide to
understand citizens' socializing activities, locations and frequency -
and to identify infrastructure, safety and equity barriers that
prevent Pittsburghers' ability to connect with others and socialize in
person. Pittsburgh residents of all ages are invited to complete the
survey [link 20].

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*PRT Public Meeting*

*Tuesday, April 16 on
Zoom*

Join Pittsburgh Regional Transit on April 16th at 5:30 pm for
an online meeting about their Bus Line Redesign project. Learn about
their goals, public feedback to date, and upcoming re-route scenarios.
Your input matters!

Register for the meeting today at:
buslineredesign.com [link 22].

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*Licensing Your Dog *

Does your furry friend have a
current or lifetime dog license? Not only do dog licenses and
registration tags help find lost pets, they are required by law in
Pennsylvania. All dogs three months or older must be licensed by
January of each year. Make sure your furry friend's licenses are up to
date today!

To renew in the city of Pittsburgh residents call
412-255-2967. To renew online and for more information go to Dog
Licenses | pittsburghpa.gov [link 24].

All other Allegheny County
residents can renew licenses by calling 412-350-4111 or applying
online at Dog License | Allegheny County Treasurer Office [link
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Total
Solar Eclipse*

A reminder that our offices will be closed to
walk-ins on Monday, April 8. Staff will still be available to assist
you by phone or email. Please enjoy the solar eclipse
safely!

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As
always, please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have
by phone at 412-364-0469 [link 26] (Ross Office), 724-224-2131 [link
27] (Harrison Office) or by email at
[email protected] [link 28]. 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
Monday ? Friday 9-5

Harrison
Office
1826 Union Avenue
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Phone:
724-224-2131
Fax: 724-224-2145
Monday ? Thursday 9-5

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