State Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Your District 38
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*Upcoming Events**

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*Free Paper Shredding Event with Rep. Lindsay
Powell*

*Kiwanis Park, 1 Meyer Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15223

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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*Monthly
Office Hours at the Kingsley Center*

*Friday, May 3, 2023, from
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM*

My office provides monthly office hours on the
first Friday of every month at the Kingsley Association! Stop by
between 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM to meet with a Constituent Relations
Specialist and access all of the services that our District Office
provides:

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Property Tax Rent Rebates

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Senior Photo Connect
Cards

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PennDOT Forms

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Connection to Resources

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Unclaimed Property Searches

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Voter Registration

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Free
Notary Services*

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And much more!

*please call ahead if you
need notary services

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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.
Vintage Center for Active Adults will be there to provide Digital
Navigation Services and support for your smartphone, laptop, or
tablet.

The PA Department of Banking and Securities will be playing
Fraud Bingo, a fun and easy way to learn how to keep yourself and your
loved ones safe from frauds and scams.

We'll also have music,
games, and refreshments to enjoy!

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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*2024
Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence*

Congratulations
to Brackenridge and Tarentum Borough [link 3] and the Township of Pine
for receiving a 2024 Governor's Awards for Local Government
Excellence!

Pine received an Award in Environmental Wellness
Initiatives for working with residents to develop and implement an
environmental stewardship plan that maximizes the use of state
funding. Their strategy has been so successful that it has been copied
in other areas, such as Parks and Open Space planning, land
development management, maintenance operations, education,
programming, and event planning.

Tarentum and Brackenridge received
an Award in Intergovernmental Cooperation for their work to combine
their local police forces and develop a multi-community communication
platform, while still maintaining the identity of both Boroughs. The
need to share services stemmed from the tragic death in the line of
duty of Chief McIntire in January 2023. But Brackenridge and Tarentum
have worked together to ensure public safety and their work will serve
as a model to communities across the state.

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*Scouting
365- Making A Difference in Our Communities Every Day*

Last Friday
I had the chance to speak with the Boy Scouts of America, Laurel
Highlands Council at their Scouting 365 Breakfast. I was grateful for
the chance to talk about how scouts have the chance to make a
difference in their community every day-- in big and little ways-- by
seeing what is needed and helping others.

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*House
Game and Fisheries Hearing on Abandoned and Derelict Vessels*

Last
Friday, I joined the House Game and Fisheries Committee here in
Pittsburgh for a hearing on the dangers posed by Abandoned and
Derelict Vessels (ADVs). This is a complex issue because there are
many reasons that a boat could be abandoned, but retrieving these
vessels can be difficult and dangerous. The need to address this issue
became extremely clear as an ADV floated past us on the river during
the hearing.

These ADVs create environmental hazards as they leach
chemicals into the waterways. They also pose physical hazards to other
boaters. It can be costly and dangerous to remove the vessels from the
waterways. We need to do more in the legislature to support the Fish
and Boat Commission in their efforts to prevent these boats from
becoming abandoned and derelict in the first place, and also to give
them the resources they need so they can remove ADVs from the
waterways safely.

Early Saturday morning, over twenty barges broke
free in high waters and floated down the river, causing catastrophic
damage to a private dock and snarling traffic as they passed under
bridges. While these barges weren't technically ADVs, they gave a
clear example of the danger that unmanned boats pose to our entire
region.

Thank you to Rep. Anita Kulik, Chair of the House Game and
Fisheries Committee, for hosting this hearing and to the PA Fish and
Boat Commission for their expertise.

You can watch the full hearing
here: Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus | Live Stream Game and
Fisheries Committee [link 4].

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*Carnegie
Science Center's Titanic Exhibit*

I was lucky enough to see
*Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition* at the Carnegie Science Center
[link 5] before it closed on April 15th, the anniversary of the famous
ship's sinking.

Titanic was the most popular traveling exhibition
at the Science Center in over a decade and after seeing it for myself,
I understand why! More than a display, the exhibition was an immersive
narrative experience that led visitors through the journey of
passengers on board through life-size recreations of different parts
of the ship and countless relics from passengers and crew--educational
and moving storytelling.

While the exhibit is now closed, The
Science Behind Pixar is coming next, news that will help your heart go
on!

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*Legislative
Update**

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*Sexual
Assault Awareness*

I'm proud to join my colleagues, Senators Tina
Tartaglione, Camera Bartolotta, Amanda Cappelletti, Judy Schwank,
Maria Collett, Carolyn Comitta, Katie Muth, and Lisa Boscola in
recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

According to
the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), nearly 1 in 5
women and 1 in 71 men in the United States are victims of rape.
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are much more likely to report
having been sexually assaulted during their lifetime than
heterosexual, cisgender individuals. For example, 47% of transgender
people report having been sexually assaulted at some point in their
lives. More than 90% of individuals with a developmental delay or
disability will be sexually assaulted at least once in their
lifetime.

Despite these shocking numbers, for every 100 rape and
sexual assault victimizations of teenage girls and women reported to
the police, only 18 lead to an arrest.

Senator Muth and I are also
recognizing April as Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Awareness Month.
According to VA statistics,1 in 3 women and 1 in 50 men report that
they experienced sexual harrassment or sexual assault during military
service when asked by their VA health care provider. MST can occur at
any time or place during military service -- while on or off duty and
on or off base. The psychological impact of the assault and resulting
trauma can push survivors out of the service and lead to tremendous
difficulty readjusting to their civilian lives.

If this year is
anything like previous years, my resolution with Senator Muth
recognizing April as MST Awareness Month is unlikely to pass. There
has been a frustrating unwillingness to name the problem of Military
Sexual Assault from the Senate floor since 2019, as if this will
somehow make it go away. But we will continue to name this trauma and
work to help the victims of MST.

It is clear that Sexual Assault
impacts the lives of thousands of people across the United States
every day. If you or a loved one need resources in the Pittsburgh
area, please contact:

*Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR)
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available)

Online Chat available.

Call/text:
1-866-363-7273

*Crisis Center
North*

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Call: 412-364-5556

Text: 1-877-522-6093

*Resolve
Crisis Services*

Walk-in Crisis Center:

333 North Braddock
Ave.

Pittsburgh, PA 15208 [link 8]

Call 24-hours:
1-888-796-8226

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*Election
Day is Tuesday, April 23rd!*

The 2024 Primary Election is this
Tuesday, April 23rd! Whether you ordered a mail-in ballot or plan to
vote in-person, your vote is your voice. Make sure you have a plan to
complete the voting process before Election Day deadlines so your
voice is heard!

*In-Person Voting*

All 1,324 polling places in
Allegheny County and polling places across Pennsylvania will be open
on April 23 for in person voting from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Anyone in line
at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote. To verify your polling place go to
Polling Place Information (pa.gov) [link 9].

There are more than 50
polling places in Allegheny County that have changed since the last
election including four in Senate District 38. Note - voters affected
by polling place changes received a postcard advising them of the new
location. New locations will also be posted on former sites on
Election Day. You can check the graphic below for polling place
location changes in Senate District 38.

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*Mail-in Ballot Voting Reminders*

If you are voting by
mail, read the instructions you receive with your ballot carefully!
After completing your ballot, you must seal it in the inner secrecy
envelope that indicates "official election ballot." *Do not make any
marks on the inner secrecy envelope.* Your ballot must be enclosed and
sealed in the inner secrecy envelope that indicates "official election
ballot" or it will not be counted.

Seal the inner secrecy envelope
in the pre-addressed outer return envelope. Complete the voter's
declaration on the outside of the outer return envelope with the *date
and your signature*. If you do not complete the declaration on the
return envelope your ballot will not be counted.

**You must mail or
drop off your ballot in time to be received by the Elections Division
downtown by 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 7th.** *Postmarks do not
count!*

Note: If you are unable to deliver your own ballot,
complete an authorization form to turn in a ballot on behalf of
someone who physically is unable to return their own ballot [link 11].
When the Elections Division receives your mail-in ballot, you will
receive an email notification.

Complete instructions for completing
mail-in ballots are available here [link 12].

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*Ballot
Return Sites Available Downtown and at Additional Allegheny County
Locations*

The Primary Election is on Tuesday, April 23rd. Once
you've completed your mail-in or absentee ballot, if you prefer to
turn it in person you have two options:

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visit one of the
several secure and staffed ballot return sites in Senate District 38
(see graphic above) this weekend. Hours: Saturday, April 20, 9am - 5pm
or Sunday, April 21, 11 am - 7 pm.

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visit the Allegheny County
Elections Division's secure and staffed ballot return counter in the
lobby of the City County Building. Hours: see graphic above.

An
important reminder: *each voter may only return their own ballot
unless they have a completed **authorization form* [link 13]* to turn
in a ballot on behalf of someone who is physically unable to return
their own ballot.*

Election staff will be accepting only completed
mail-in and absentee ballots, enclosed in a signed and dated
declaration envelope. If you made errors on or misplaced your security
or declaration envelope, you must go downtown where staff can replace
them.

*If you make an error on your ballot, or have not received
one you already applied for, the Elections Division can reissue your
ballot during regular business hours, M-F 8:30 a.m. - 4:30
p.m.*

*Mail Ballot Voters Can Change to In Person Voting*

If you
applied for a mail-in ballot but changed your mind and wish to vote in
person on April 23, simply bring your mail-in ballot and all envelopes
to your polling place. You will give your mail-in ballot and envelopes
to the Judge of Elections to be voided at your polling place which
will enable you to vote in person.

However, if you forget to bring
your mail-in ballot and envelopes with you so that it can be voided,
you will then be given a provisional ballot to complete at your
polling location. This ballot will only be counted after it has been
verified that your mail-in ballot has not been received by the
Elections Board.

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*New Program Pays Student Teachers*

If you are
planning to be a student teacher in 2024-25 there is a new program
that compensates you for those 12 weeks of teaching!

The 2024-25
PA Student Teacher Support Program offers $10,000 stipends to student
teachers who will be in the classroom during the 2024-25 school year.
You have to apply to get the stipend and applications are open now at
PA Student Teacher Support Program (pheaa.org) [link 15].

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*PennDOT Hiring Event*

The Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation is hosting an onsite hiring event, Tuesday, April 23rd,
from 11 am to 5 pm at their Allegheny County office located at 51 Fox
Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. The Commonwealth of PA offers a
competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, sick and annual leave from
day one, and many more perks.

Applicants should be prepared for on
the spot interviews and conditional job offers. Applicants need two
forms of ID.

All open positions are available online for those who
are unable to attend the event and can be viewed at:

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Department
of Transportation Careers [link 17]

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Student Summer Worker -
PennDOT (College) [link 18]

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Summer Employment Program - PennDOT
(Non-Student) [link 19]

If you have any specific questions, please
email [email protected] [link 20].

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*Allegheny Cleanways Street Cleanup*

*Meet at Liberty
Green Park, 100 Larimer Ave, Pittsburgh, 9 am - 11 am*

Give back to
your community by coming out Saturday, April 27th to help Allegheny
Cleanways, Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, and local community
members tidy up the streets of Historic East End neighborhoods. Clean
streets keep our watersheds clean!

Free breakfast and clean-up
supplies provided. Register in advance for the event at Volunteer
Opportunities - ALLEGHENY CLEANWAYS [link 22] or use the QR Code in
the graphic above. Please register each person separately and thank
you for volunteering your time!

For questions contact either Ross
Marcinizyn at [email protected] [link 23], 412-475-5247 or Holly
Bomba at [email protected] [link 24] or 412-260-0840.

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*Tarentum, Brackenridge, and Harrison Earth Day Clean
Up!*

Looking for a fun Earth Day volunteer activity? Consider
joining the Borough of Tarentum, Brackenridge Borough, and Harrison
Township for a multi-municipal Earth Day Clean-Up [link 26] on *Sunday
April 28th from 9:45 am - 1 pm*! Come anytime to one of the three
locations to grab some supplies and get started beautifying the parks
and public spaces for the spring season:

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Brackenridge Memorial
Park Pavilion

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Tarentum Snack Shack Pavilion

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Harrison
Municipal Building

This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the
outdoors, meet your neighbors, and take pride in your communities.
Afterwards you can celebrate your amazing work at the Volunteer
Appreciation Lunch which is being held at the Tarentum Snack Shack
Pavilion.

All ages are welcome! If you love your town, care about
the environment, or just need some community service hours this is the
event for you.

For more information or to volunteer, contact the
following individuals:

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Tarentum: Carrie at (724) 448-1470

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Brackenridge: Dino at (412) 609-3969

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Harrison: Gary at (412)
977-8687

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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 27] (Ross Office), 724-224-2131 [link
28] (Harrison Office) or by email at
[email protected] [link 29]. 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
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
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366 Capitol Building
Senate Box 203038
Harrisburg, PA
17120-3038
Phone: 717-787-6538
Fax: 717-787-8625
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