State Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Your District 38
Update

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*Upcoming Events**

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*August
Community Days*

Come on out to Aspinwall Big Night Out and East
Deer's Summer Celebration next month to enjoy the food and fun. While
you are there, stop by my table. I will be there with members of my
staff to hear what is important to you and to provide information and
state resources to the community.

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*Congressman
Deluzio Veterans Resource Fair*

*Tuesday, August 13, 5-7pm, West
View VFW, 386 Perry Hwy, West View *

We will also be at Congressman
Chris Deluzio's Veterans Resource Fair next month. Come by our table
if you need information or help with Pennsylvania resources. We look
forward to meeting you!

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*Good
News**

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*Update
on Urban Agriculture*

I attended an informative luncheon at Rep.
Emily Kinkead and Sec. of Agriculture Russell Redding's 2024 Seeds in
the City event last Tuesday. We heard an update on urban agriculture
and farming from the Secretary and urban agriculture stakeholders from
across Pennsylvania. Urban agriculture has a bright future in this
Commonwealth!

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*Deer
Creek Conservation Project Hike with Allegheny Land Trust *

I was
pleased to start my Friday morning last week with a hike up the Rachel
Carson Trail alongside the Allegheny Land Trust at the site of their
proposed Deer Creek Conservation Project. The Trust is hoping to
acquire almost 300 acres of forest adjacent to Emmerling Community
Park in Indiana Township. Protecting this significant parcel of land
not only preserves the natural character of the community but also
fosters environmental resiliency and offers enhanced recreational
opportunities for township residents and visitors. I'm supportive of
this proposal and hope to see the funding come to fruition for our
community to continue to enjoy.

To learn more about the project go
to: Deer Creek Conservation Project - Allegheny Land Trust [link
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*Larimer
Alive*

Our team had a fun time at 'Larimer Alive!' on Saturday!
Larimer's community day had a lot of resource organization booths, a
bounce house for the children, great food, cold drinks, music, and a
beautiful fashion show. It was great to talk with residents about
their concerns and ideas for the future of this wonderful
neighborhood.

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*Legislative
Update**

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*Sharpsburg
Awarded $10M for Entrance to Allegheny Riverfront Project*

This
week I joined State Representative Mandy Steele (HD-33), and County
Executive Sara Innamorato to announce Business in our Sites (BiOS)
Funding benefitting the Borough of Sharpsburg to make the final
improvements to the 19th street entrance to the site of the Allegheny
Riverfront Project. The Department of Community and Economic
Development awarded a *$4,000,000 grant* and a *$6,000,000 loan*
at
this week's meeting.

This initiative represents a
once-in-a-generation opportunity to dramatically transform and reclaim
the waterfront brownfield site known as Allegheny Shores for the
benefit of Sharpsburg Borough and its surrounding communities. The
overall project aims to mitigate the community's largest
transportation barrier - the Conemaugh Line - a railway owned by
Norfolk-Southern, which has for over a century divided the Borough and
isolated its residents from the Allegheny River, a key natural and
historic resource.

"This project is about more than just
infrastructure; it's about reclaiming and revitalizing our riverfront
to serve as a hub of economic, recreational, and environmental
prosperity for generations to come," *Senator Williams said. *"I look
forward to catalyzed economic development, enhanced quality of life,
and the creation of a vibrant, mixed-use destination that respects the
area's rich industrial history while paving the way for a sustainable
future.

"I continue to strongly support the Riverfront 47 project
in Sharpsburg," *Rep. Steele said*, "and I am so pleased to announce
this latest round of funding through the Business in our Sites Fund.
This important revitalization of a brownfield site has regional
implications throughout the Allegheny Valley, and it is exactly the
kind of project that we need to encourage in our small riverfront
communities."

"I'm delighted that Sharpsburg is receiving $10
million in new funding from the state,"* County Executive Innamorato
said.* "This project represents an important investment in Sharpsburg
not just today but for generations. Reclaiming the waterfront will
benefit Sharpsburg and surrounding communities by connecting them to
nature and their neighbors, and I want to thank everyone involved in
making this BiOS Funding a reality."

"We extend our sincere
gratitude to Senator Lindsey Williams and State Representative Mandy
Steele for their leadership and unwavering advocacy in securing the
BIOS funds for the redevelopment of our Borough's waterfront,"
*Christine **DeRunk**, Manager of Sharpsburg said.* "This critical
funding will enable essential site work, setting the stage for a
revitalized waterfront that will significantly boost economic growth
and improve the quality of life for our residents. Their unwavering
commitment to our community has been pivotal in advancing this
transformative initiative."

"On behalf of the entire Mosites team
and our partners at Sharpsburg borough, I wish to express profound
gratitude for the unwavering support and visionary leadership provided
by Senator Williams, Representative Steele, and the Shapiro
administration," *the developer of the project, Steven Mosites Jr.,
president of The Mosites Co. Inc., said. *"This strategic investment
symbolizes years of successful public-private collaboration,
propelling us further in the development of this remarkable, untapped
waterfront property. Ultimately, it's a resounding victory for the
borough, its residents, and a significant boon for the entire
region."

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*Grant Applications Open for Free Laptops!*

Libraries,
nonprofits, and community institutions have an exciting new FREE
laptops grant opportunity! The Pennsylvania Department of Community
and Economic Development and the Pennsylvania Broadband Development
Authority are accepting applications now for the Digital Connectivity
Technology Program. [link 3]

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Eligible projects under this
program include the acquisition of laptop devices that facilitates
broadband internet access and promotes digital literacy and skills
training.

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The minimum grant amount for any grant is 20 devices.
The maximum grant amount for any grant is 200 devices.

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*Application deadline: Monday, August 19th.*

Learn more at COVID-19
ARPA Digital Connectivity Technology Program - PA Department of
Community & Economic Development [link 4].

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*Lifeline
Program Provides Discounted Internet Service!*

Since the end of the
federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) in April, the
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission [link 5] has encouraged former
ACP customers to explore other options for affordable internet service
like the Lifeline [link 6] program and customer assistance programs
from providers. Don't pay too much for internet service or go without
if you don't have to!

See graphic above for information on the
Lifeline program which offers up to $9.25 off phone or internet bills
for income eligible households.You can also contact your Internet
Service Provider and ask what customer assistance programs they
participate in and if you qualify.

For more information go to: PUC
Encourages Former Affordable Connectivity Program Customers to Seek
Other Assistance Options to Access the Internet | PA PUC [link 7].
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*Survey on Purchasing Antlerless Deer
Licenses*

Pennsylvania hunters, the Pennsylvania Game Commission
(PCG) [link 9] needs your feedback on their antlerless deer license
buying experience this summer.

To share your license-buying
experience with the PGC, go to www.pgc.pa.gov [link 10] and click on
the red "Provide feedback on your antlerless deer license-buying
experience" button. Hunters will be asked to respond to a few
questions and will be offered the opportunity to provide any
additional comments. Participation is confidential, as no identifying
questions will be asked. Your responses will help improve the online
license purchasing experience. Thank you!

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*Explore PA Outdoors Event*

The Pennsylvania Game
Commission [link 12] and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and
Natural Resources [link 13] invite you to their 2024 Explore PA
Outdoors event! This FREE event will be a Pitttsburgh's beautiful
Point State Park on Saturday, August 3rd from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Don't
miss this opportunity to learn about and try all the outdoor
activities Pennsylvania's natural areas have to offer. Partner
organizations, rangers, and game commissioners will give
demonstrations and let attendees try activities like archery, hunting,
fishing, boating, hiking, biking, bird watching, and more!

For
complete information on this event and the seminar schedule go to
Explore PA Outdoors [link 14].

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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 15] (Ross Office), 724-224-2131 [link
16] (Harrison Office) or by email at
[email protected] [link 17]. 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
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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