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Upcoming Events

My Office is Now Scheduling AARP Tax-Aide Appointments!

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.

Library Days with Lindsey are Back!

Join us for Library days with Lindsey at Shaler North Hills Library. This is an opportunity to share what is important to you with Senator Williams.

Call to schedule your appointment at 412-364-0469 (Ross) or 724-224-2131 (Harrison) or email us at [email protected].

Good News

PA Chief Justice Debra McCloskey Todd

Congratulations to the Honorable Debra A. McCloskey Todd who was installed last Friday as Pennsylvania’s first female Supreme Court Chief Justice! She is an inspiration to all women jurists, and we are grateful for her history-making accomplishment!

Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Gala!

Thank you to the Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Center (PCCC) and director Yanlai Wu, president of Yanlan Dance Academy, and Ying Zhang, director of PCCC Art Group for another fabulous Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Gala on Saturday. Thanks also to the Pittsburgh Playhouse, PNC Theater for providing the exceptional venue. Gong hei fat choy!

Roe Without Roe Event

I'm grateful to the JCC for hosting PPWP--Planned Parenthood of Western PA and Allegheny Reproductive Health Center's Roe Without Roe event on Monday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Roe v Wade, and the first without federal protections for abortion.

We put together care packages for patients, completed an interactive training on abortion stigma, and held space for patients and providers who bravely shared their experiences.

When the US Supreme Court Roe overturned Roe, abortion was automatically banned in over a dozen states across the country overnight. Since PA providers now see an influx of patients from Ohio and West Virginia, where abortion is completely banned, many have dubbed Pennsylvania a "sanctuary state" for abortion access. But even in Pennsylvania, more than 90% of counties do not have an abortion clinic.

Access to abortion should not depend on a person's state or zip code. I will continue to fight for the providers of this essential health service and the patients who need them.

Supporting Pittsburgh Starbucks Workers

A little snow couldn't stop us from rallying in support of the @sbucksworkersunited workers Monday morning ahead of their long-awaited trial against Starbucks for Unfair Labor Practices! Thank you to the @pghguild members for joining in solidarity!

Senate District 38 Farm Show Winners!

It's hard to believe the 2023 Farm Show is already a couple weeks behind us. Farms and small businesses from all over the state attended, but we had two District 38 winners!

Congratulations to Russellton Bee Works for their wins in the Apiary Division!

Congratulations to Goat Rodeo Farm & Dairy for their wins in the Cheese Division!

Winter Utility Bill Checklist

Use the PA Public Utility Commission (PUC) checklist above to be sure you are maximizing your utility bill savings this winter! For complete information on shopping for energy suppliers, tips on saving energy, and utility assistance programs go to the PUC’s PAPowerSwitch and PAGasSwitch.

Better Tax Advantages for PA Treasury's Savings Programs!

2023 is bringing some enhanced tax advantages for PA 529 and PA ABLE account owners. Pennsylvanians who save with either of these great Treasury programs will be able to deduct more from their PA state income taxes in tax year 2023.

The Pennsylvania Treasury offers two PA 529 plans to help families save and pay for a variety of future expenses at most four-year universities, community colleges, technical schools, qualified apprenticeships, and even K-12 tuition. Families can choose to save with the PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan or the PA 529 Investment Plan to best meet their education savings goals.

PA 529 College and Career Savings Program account contributions are deductible on PA state income taxes:

Up to $17,000 (previously $16,000) per beneficiary annually for individuals; and
Up to $34,000 (previously $32,000) per beneficiary annually for couples filing jointly.

PA ABLE helps Pennsylvanians with disabilities and their families save tax-free without impacting means-tested government benefits. PA ABLE accounts can be used to pay for a wide range of disability-related expenses.

PA ABLE Savings Program account contributions are deductible on PA state income taxes:

Up to $17,000 (previously $16,000) of account contributions annually; and
The PA ABLE annual contribution limit also increased to $17,000 (previously $16,000).

To learn more, or to get started with one of Treasury’s savings programs, visit patreasury.gov/consumer!

Federal Trade Commission Tax Scam Tips

As we head into tax season, be vigilant of scams trying to steal your personal info! Check out these tips from the Federal Trade Commission:

Never click on links in unexpected texts.
Know that the IRS won't call, email, or text you for the first time.
Find the status of any pending refund on the IRS official website.
Report unsolicited texts or emails claiming to be the IRS.

To learn more go to No, that’s not the IRS texting about a tax refund or rebate. It’s a scam. | Consumer Advice (ftc.gov).

Thyroid Disease Awareness

January is Thyroid Disease Awareness Month! The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland responsible for making hormones that play a huge role in many of the body’s systems. What's more, while 1 in 10 people suffer from a thyroid disorder, more than half of folks with a disease are unaware of their condition! Knowledge is power and you can learn more from the American Thyroid Association and their Patients Portal | Thyroid Information.

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

Senator Lindsey Williams