State Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Your District 38
Update

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*Upcoming Events**

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*My Office is Now Scheduling AARP Tax-Aide Appointments!
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The AARP Tax-Aide Program is up and running at the Shaler
Undercliff Fire Company and the Ross Township Municipal Building. This
program provides free tax assistance and tax preparation services to
low- and moderate-income taxpayers, with an emphasis on those 50 or
older. To schedule your free appointment, please call the office at
412-364-0469. For more information, visit www.taxaide-pittsburgh.com
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*Legislation**

*Abolishing
the Statute of Limitations for ALL Survivors of Sexual
Assault*

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I
have once again joined my colleagues Senators Katie Muth and Maria
Collett in co-sponsoring legislation [link 3] that would eliminate the
civil and criminal statute of limitation (SOL) for sexual abuse,
assault and misconduct for all survivors, regardless of age. This
legislation, which was introduced as SB 406 [link 4] last session,
would also open a 2-year civil window to revive previously expired
claims and prohibit non-disclosure agreements that would otherwise
stop an adult survivor from reporting abuse.

We believe that this is
an immediate, legal way to bring relief to survivors who have waited
for far too long to get justice. It's time to stop using survivors as
leverage in political negotiations and to pass legislation that will
bring real relief to these individuals. Justice delayed is justice
denied.

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*Good
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*Inauguration
of Our New Governor and Lt. Governor!*

Congratulations to Governor
Josh Shapiro [link 5] and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis [link 6] on
taking your Oaths of Office on Tuesday!

I'm looking forward to
working with Gov. Shapiro and his administration and Lieutenant
Governor Davis as he serves as President of the Senate!

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*New
President of the Senate - Lt. Governor Austin Davis!*

I had the
privilege of serving on the Escort Committee for Lieutenant Governor
Austin Davis on Tuesday. It was my honor to join my colleagues in
bringing our new Lieutenant Governor and Second Lady into the Senate
Chamber for his historic Swearing In.

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*West
View Borough Streetscape Plans*

Last Friday, I joined Mayor J.R.
Henry and members of West View Borough [link 7] Council,
Allegheny
County Executive Rich Fitzgerald [link 8], and State Representative
Emily Kinkead [link 9] to tour the Borough and hear about their
Streetscape Project. I was impressed with the plans and am excited for
residents who will benefit from a more accessible and upgraded
downtown!

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*WIN
Woman and GIN Man of the Year Honored*

I was so grateful to attend
Friday night's WIN Womens Interactive Network [link 10] annual holiday
party where Kelly Moore was honored as WIN's Woman of the Year and Rob
Hamilton was honored as GIN's Man of the Year. I am so lucky to have
met Rob during his tenure at Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard
[link 11] as he is an inspiration to me and to everyone he meets.
Congratulations!

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*2023
Farm Show*

Some of our D38 staff attended the PA Department of
Agriculture (DOA) [link 12] PA Farm Show in Harrisburg last week!
Seeing the animals was a top priority and the Farm Show did not
disappoint: horses of every size and speed, newborn calves and
piglets, lounging cows, and sheep "baa-ing" at the top of their lungs.
The culinary highlights included pulled pork sandwiches, trout
chowder, mushroom salad, delicious milkshakes, maple candy, cider
floats, and fried cheese. With all there was to see, we wished we had
another day. If you can make it to Harrisburg, the Farm Show is well
worth the trip!

You can watch the DOA 2023 PA Farm Show Recap by
clicking here [link 13].

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*Annual Mail-in and Ballot Applications Arriving Soon*

If
you were a permanent mail-in or absentee ballot voter last year, it is
almost time to renew your permanent voter status for the 2023 election
year. The Allegheny County Elections Division [link 15] will begin
mailing out paper Pennsylvania Application for Mail-in Ballot/Absentee
Ballot forms to permanent mail-in and absentee voters in a couple of
weeks to meet the February 6th deadline, so watch your mail boxes!
We've answered constituent questions about mail-in ballot applications
since Pennsylvania enacted mail-in balloting in 2020. We compiled some
important clarifications below to help answer the most common
questions.

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*What is a permanent mail-in voter?* A permanent voter
automatically receives mail-in or absentee ballots for all elections
in a calendar year, but the voter must check the box for "Annual
mail-in/absentee request" on the Pennsylvania Application for Mail-in
Ballot/Absentee Ballot (see examples above). Applications can be
completed on paper or online [link 16]. If a voter checks this box,
the voter will receive an application each calendar year so that they
can choose whether to continue voting by mail for the upcoming year.
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*Who receives a Pennsylvania Application for Mail-in
Ballot/Absentee Ballot?* State statute requires County Elections
offices to send the Pennsylvania Application for Mail-in
Ballot/Absentee Ballot to all permanent voters by the first Monday in
February each year. If you want to vote by mail, you must complete and
return this application OR complete an online application at Ballot
Request Application (pa.gov) [link 17].

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*Why did I receive more
than one paper Pennsylvania Application for Mail-in Ballot/Absentee
Ballot? *In addition to County Elections offices, political parties
and organizations are permitted to mail these applications. Only
complete one application (online or paper). Once your application has
been returned, the PA Department of State system (SURE) records your
preference. If you forget and fill out a duplicate application, SURE
automatically rejects duplicates.

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*Only want a mail-in ballot for
a specific election?*
Complete and return the online application or a
paper copy of the application and leave the box for "Annual
mail-in/absentee request" on the form unchecked.

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*Prefer to vote
in-person?* Voters who wish to vote in person at their polling place
do not need to do anything. You will not receive mail-in ballots
without completing an application.

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*Change your mind after
becoming a permanent mail-in voter? *Voters who want to be removed
from the permanent mailing list may also complete and return the
Request to Cancel Permanent Absentee or Mail-In Status [link 18] form
available on the Elections resources webpage [link 19]. Voters may
also check the box on the permanent mailing they receive indicating
that they no longer wish to receive the notice and application. That
letter can then be returned to the Elections Division and the voter
will be removed from the permanent list.

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*Accidentally discard
your application?* If you accidentally discard your paper mail-in
ballot application you can ask our office to send you another paper
form (412-364-0469), call the Allegheny County Elections Department
(412-350-4500) to request another copy, or complete an application
online at Ballot Request Application (pa.gov) [link 20].

Allegheny
County Elections has an informative video from last February on
Mail-in Ballot Applications that you can watch here [link 21].*
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*Mark your calendars - Trout Season starts April 1!*

Trout
season opens April 1, but did you know you can purchase a license for
the 2023 season now? Fishing licenses, permits, and vouchers are
available through the HuntFishPA [link 23] online portal on the
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commissiion (PFBC) website [link 24], on
your smartphone using the FishBoatPA app, or by visiting one of nearly
700 retail license-issuing agents. 2023 licenses, permits, and
vouchers purchased now are valid immediately and are good through Dec.
31, 2023.

While youth anglers under age 16 do not require a fishing
license, they must have either a Voluntary Youth Fishing License or a
free Mentored Youth Fishing Permit to participate in any special youth
opportunities throughout the season.
This includes the upcoming
statewide Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day [link 25] on Saturday,
March 25, 2023.

Find more important dates and updated regulations see
the 2023 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary Book [link 26] available online
or
at your local license-issuing agent free of charge when you
purchase your license.

Happy angling!

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*Report
Turkey Sightings *

The Pennsylvania Game Commission [link 27] is
asking for the public's help finding turkey flocks to trap for ongoing
turkey projects!

The agency is encouraging Pennsylvanians to report
the location of any turkey flocks they see between now and March 15.
Information is being collected online at Turkey Sighting Survey Winter
(pa.gov) [link 28]. Visitors to the webpage will be asked to provide
the date of the sighting, the location, and the type of land (public,
private or unknown) where birds are seen.

Game Commission crews will
visit sites to determine whether there is potential to trap turkeys.
Turkeys will not be moved; they'll simply be leg banded and released
on site. In four Wildlife Management Units (WMUs), some also will be
outfitted with GPS transmitters, then released back on site to be
monitored over time.

Trapping turkeys during winter is part of the
Game Commission's ongoing population monitoring as well as a
large-scale turkey study. Keep an eye out and report your neighborhood
flocks!

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*Fire & Ice in Fox Chapel!*

*Saturday, January 28 from
4-9pm*

Looking for some outdoor fun after the holidays? Come to
McCahill Park in the Borough of Fox Chapel [link 30] to experience
Fire and Ice in the Park. While you immerse yourself in the sights and
sounds of the natural world at night, lanterns will guide you through
the park and light your discovery of breathtaking ice sculptures,
carved to showcase species native to our local area. The event
benefits the Fox Chapel Parks Conservancy [link 31]!

For more
information, please visit FoxChapelParksConservancy.org/events [link
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*Brackenridge King and Queen Adult Prom*

Want to dress to
the nines and throw on your dancing shoes? The Brackenridge American
Legion [link 34] is hosting a King and Queen of Hearts adult prom on
Saturday, February 11th! Tickets include a dinner buffet, cash bar and
50/50 raffle. Call 412-956-7284 or 412-596-9663 for tickets.

As
always, please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have
by phone at 412-364-0469 [link 35] (Ross Office), 724-224-2131 [link
36] (Harrison Office) or by email at
[email protected] [link 37]. 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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