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Upcoming Events

Library Days with Lindsey!

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].

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.

Good News

New Ross Township Chief of Police

Congratulations to the new Chief Cristyn Zett on her historical swearing-in as Ross Township’s new police chief! I look forward to working with you.

Congratulations also to Chief Ley on his retirement after 33 years of service. It’s been an honor to work with him at shredding events and senior fairs and to celebrate momentous occasions like Ross Township Police’s centennial anniversary and the dedication of the Chief Vernon Moses Memorial Highway. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement, Chief Ley!

You can read more about Chief Zet’s ground-breaking accomplishment at:

Ross hires veteran Pittsburgh police commander to serve as its 1st female chief | TribLIVE.com

Representative Venkat Opens District Office!

Congratulations to Representative Arvind Venkat on the opening of your new District Office in McCandless Township! If you live inMcCandless, Franklin Park, or parts of Hampton, Representative Venkat is your new PA House Representative. You can stop by his office at 9800B McKnight Road in McCandless for assistance. I look forward to working with Representative Venkat to serve our mutual constituents!

Legislative News

Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Act

Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and I are planning to reintroduce the Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Act this session. This legislation, which was introduced last session as SB38, will serve as a Pennsylvania False Claims Act. The CFPA is modeled on the Federal False Claims Act, which celebrates its 160th Anniversary this year.

The Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Act will protect whistleblowers against retaliation for reporting waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars. According to the 2022 Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Report to the Nations, about 42% of fraud is detected by tip and more than 50% of tips come from employees. Protecting these whistleblower employees from retaliation is crucial to safeguarding Pennsylvania’s taxpayer dollars.

Each year, the General Assembly establishes a budget that spends millions of dollars in taxpayer money on services for Pennsylvanians. The Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Act will help us make sure that if tax dollars are not spent as intended we can discover that fraud, recover those funds, and ensure it doesn’t happen again. A state False Claims Act is a powerful tool for government accountability and transparency that Pennsylvania needs before we pass another budget.

Thank you to the editorial board of the Times-Tribune for their support of this legislation! Read more at: Fight fraud with false claims law | Opinion | thetimes-tribune.com

Things to Know

Popular Scams and How to Avoid Them

Online Presentation, February 2, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) is holding a virtual presentation on common scams and the steps consumers can take to protect themselves.

Every day people are getting scammed out of THOUSANDS of dollars by so-called “professionals” looking to separate them from their hard-earned money. This presentation introduces commonly used tactics, what to look for, and how to avoid becoming the victim of a scam.

For additional information and to register for this online event contact Natalie Kaplan at 717-243-4642, ext. 2226

Radon Safety

Did you know Pennsylvania has one of the most serious radon problems in the country?It is estimated that 40% of Pennsylvania homes have radon levels above safe levels. Fortunately, homeowners, builders and institutions can get assistance from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Radon Division with testing, monitoring, and mitigation of radon.

To get started with your radon plan call the DEP Radon Hotline at 800-237-2366 or: 717-783-3594. If you are a homeowner, there is a special page on the DEP website with information and videos on testing and mitigation at Radon in the Home (pa.gov).

Fill the Truck Food Drive This Weekend in Fox Chapel

Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Rd., Sunday, February 5, 2023, 8-11 AM

Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church is hosting a "Fill the Truck" Community Food Drive event this Sunday! Donations will be distributed to Bread of Life in Etna, St. Vincent DePaul in Sharpsburg and Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Indiana Township.

Requested items include boxed dinners, soup, cereal, macaroni and cheese, pancake mix, syrup, pasta and sauce, baking mix and jelly baby supplies, paper products, toiletries, laundry/dish detergent, and pet food.

Three Rivers Heritage Trail Cheswick Borough

West Deer Girl Scout Gold Award and Boy Scout Eagle Scout Award Recipients

Congratulations to Fiona Lilly for earning the Girl Scouts' prestigious Gold Award! A West Deer resident, Lilly earned the award for creating a mural you can check out at Scout Cabin in North Park!

Fiona also earned her Boy Scout Eagle Award for her work cleaning up and refurbishing a trail in Riverview Park last year. She is the second young woman in the Laurel Highlands Council to earn the honor of Eagle Scout.

Congratulations Fiona!

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