State Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Your District 38
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*Constituent Stories**

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*Constituent
Wins: Senior Bus Passes!*

Did you know you can apply for a free
senior bus pass [link 1] at our offices? We've processed over 100
senior bus passes this year already!

It's an easy process:

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Call
our Ross (412-364-0469) or Natrona (724-224-2131) district office to
make an appointment.

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Sit down with one of our constituent service
specialists who will complete your application. Don't forget your
photo ID - you must be 65+ to apply!

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Smile for the camera! We'll
snap a quick photo of you for your new bus pass.

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That's it! When
your bus pass arrives at our office in the next 1-2 weeks, we'll call
you to see if you'd prefer it mailed or picked up.

The Senior
Citizen CONNECT Card allows seniors to ride Pittsburgh Regional
Transit and other public transit vehicles for free across the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and you renew them every 4 years just
like a driver's license.

Have questions or want to schedule your
appointment? Give us a call at 412-364-0469 or 724-224-2131.

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*Upcoming
Events**

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*Get
the Support You've Earned: Veterans Service Officer Appointments
Available!*

Our next Veterans Services Officer (VSO) office days are
coming up soon! We have appointments available on *Monday, August 4th
from noon - 2 pm in our Ross Township Office. *

We are currently
arranging for a new VSO at our Harrison Township Office. If you are
interested in a *VSO appointment in Harrison, please call our office
to be placed on a waitlist* so we can call you back when the schedule
is finalized.

Whether you have questions about your or a family
member's benefits or just want a fresh review to ensure that you're
receiving all of the benefits you've earned, a VSO can help!

Contact
us at 412-364-0469 (Ross), 724-224-2131 (Harrison), or email us at
[email protected] [link 2] to book your one-on-one
session - appointments fill up quickly, so don't delay!

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*East
Deer Summer Celebration*

*Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12-8pm, 700
Front St., Creighton PA 15030*

Join us at East Deer's upcoming Summer
Celebration on August 16th from 12-8pm for a day of fun in the sun!
Look for our table with state resources and a chance to meet with
Senator Williams to share what is important to you.

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*Good
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*Celebrating
Pride All Year Long*

Earlier this summer, my office celebrated Pride
throughout the community, including at Ross Pride, Fox Chapel Pride in
the Park, and SisTers Pgh People's Pride. Even though Pride month
celebrations have wrapped up, support for the LGBTQ community cannot
end with rainbow flags or statements without action. I'm honored to
work with my fellow Equality Caucus colleagues, LGBTQ leaders, and
citizens to push bold & proactive measures to ensure justice and
equality for everyone here in Pennsylvania. Below is a compilation of
the legislation I've cosponsored this year.

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SB 150 - Prohibiting
discrimination based on an individual's sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression [link 3]

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SB 212 - Prohibition of the LGBTQ+
Panic Defense [link 4]

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SB 434 - Marriage Equality [link 5]

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SB
437 - Navigating PA's Current Name Change Process [link 6]

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SB 477
- Removal of Sex from Birth Certificates [link 7]

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SB 448 -
Administrative Name Change Reform [link 8]

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SB 496 - Protecting
LGBTQ+ Students from Discrimination [link 9]

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SB 510 - Transgender
Name Change Assistance Grants [link 10]

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SB 521 - Removing
Publication Requirement for Name Changes [link 11]

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SB 944 -
Protections for LGBTQ Foster and Adoptive Parents [link 12]

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*Etna
Center for Community Groundbreaking*

Congratulations to the Etna
Community Organization and Borough of Etna for breaking ground on the
new Etna Center for Community earlier this month!

I spend a lot of
time thinking about these all-important "third spaces," and how we
build authentic community that meets the needs of residents and helps
bring people together. I have been proud to help the ECO and the
Borough secure funding to create the Center for Community, and I know
it will be an incredible resource for all of the residents of
Etna.

Whether people are looking to literally connect to Wi-Fi, to
connect to resources like after-school programming or the food pantry,
or to connect with their neighbors through activities and shared
spaces, the Center for Community will be an amazing third space that
brings people together and secures a brighter future for everyone in
Etna.

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*Urban
Ag Week Trip to Blackberry Meadows Farm*

On July 14th, I celebrated
Urban Agriculture Week with Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Secretary Russell Redding at Blackberry Meadows Farm in Fawn Township.
This small farm is one of many in my district that grow food for the
Pittsburgh region.

In addition to feeding our local communities,
Blackberry Meadows also participates in the PA Farm to School Network.
This program connects students with food, agriculture, health and
nutrition education, and provides the farmers with the opportunity to
sell their farm products directly to schools. In March, they brought a
farm-to-table presentation to Highlands School District students who
got to learn more about where our food comes from by starting their
own bean plants to grow at home.

Our urban and small farms diversify
and strengthen our economy, preserve green space, and put fresh
healthy food within reach of more families. You can find their
products at your local farmers market and many offer Community
Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscriptions as well.

Looking to support
local farms and get delicious food grown and processed here in PA?
Check out the PA Preferred website [link 13] to find farmers,
products, and learn more about how you can support PA
Agriculture!

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*Larimer
Alive*

Despite the heat, residents came out for Larimer Consensus
Group's *Larimer Alive!* earlier this month. This is such a vibrant,
family-friendly event. It brings together residents, local
organizations, and vendors to celebrate the cultural richness and
ongoing revitalization of the Larimer neighborhood. We look forward to
coming every year!

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*Free
Shredding Event at Ross Twp DPW*

Last weekend we had a big turnout
for our third shredding event of 2025 at the Ross Township Department
of Public Works.
These events allow our constituents to safely dispose
of their documents without compromising their personal information -
and it is free!

If you missed this shredding event, save the date
for our next shredding day on September 20, 2025 at Hampton Community
Park (3101 McCully Rd. Allison Park, 15201) from 9-11am.

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*A
Free Book to Comfort Kids*

Last week, Senator Jay Costa and I joined
the Allegheny County Library Association to celebrate the first Book
Vending Machine at the Allegheny County Jail. This vending machine
allows kids who are visiting an incarcerated family member or loved
one to get a free book to keep and build their home library.

Access
to books at home is one of the biggest indicators of academic success
for kids. But more than that, stories change lives. They let us see
ourselves and our experiences reflected in literature and let us know
we aren't alone. And they open windows to new places, giving us a
chance to learn new things and escape into new worlds.

The bottom
line? Books change lives for the better. I'm so grateful to have
worked with ACLA on this project to get more books into the hands of
kids and meet them where they are.

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*News
You Can Use**

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*Be
Alert: Another False PA DMV Scam*

There is a new version of text
scams going around, this time claiming to be from the "Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles" and urging you to take care
of outstanding traffic tickets.

All Pennsylvania residents should
*not respond, avoid clicking links, and not provide personal
information* via texts or emails that claim to represent
transportation agencies in the Commonwealth.

*What You Should
Know:*

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Do not click any links in texts or emails claiming to be
from transportation agencies if you did not initiate the contact.

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To manage your toll account safely, use the official PA Turnpike
E-ZPass website [link 15] or the PA Toll Pay app [link 16], available
on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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PennDOT does not collect
toll payments.

*If You Think You've Been Targeted:*

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Log in to
your E-ZPass or Toll By Plate account to check for suspicious
activity.

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Call the PA Turnpike Commission's Customer Service
Center at 877-736-6727, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 6:00
P.M.

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Do not mail payments unless you have confirmed the request is
legitimate through official channels.

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If you clicked a suspicious
link or shared sensitive information, take immediate steps to secure
your accounts and dispute unfamiliar charges.

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Scam attempts should
be reported to the Federal Trade Commission at
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Complaint Center at [link removed] [link 18].

Make sure to
spread the word!

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*Upcoming PUC Hearings on Proposed Rate
Increases*

Pittsburgh Water has requested the following rate
increases from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission:

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For
water services, the request includes an increase of approximately
$42.7 million (26.3%) for 2026, along with a $14.4 million (7%)
increase in 2027.

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For wastewater services, the plan includes an
increase of approximately $14.5 million (24.9%) for 2026, along with a
$5.5 million (7.6%) increase in 2027.

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For stormwater services, the
proposal includes increases of approximately $6.4 million (21.9%) for
2026, along with a $788,574 (2.2%) increase in 2027

The Pennsylvania
Public Utility Commission is hosting 4 public hearings to hear how
this increase will impact YOU. Hearing from customers is incredibly
important to this process and helps the PUC make decisions about
rates, service programs, and more.

Hearings will be held on:

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - Hearing starts at 1 PM.

Grandville Hall
Auditorium

Jeron X. Grayson Community Center

1852 Enoch
Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15219



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Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - Hearing
starts at 6 PM.

Hazelwood Healthy Active Living Community
Center

5344 Second Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 15207



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Wednesday, August
13, 2025

Telephonic hearing #1 will begin at 1 PM.

Telephonic
hearing #2 will begin at 6 PM.

To testify at a telephonic public
input hearing, you are encouraged to pre-register by 10 AM on August
13, 2025. Failure to pre-register could result in you not being called
to testify by the PUC Judges.

To register or for more information, go
to PUC Public Input Hearings Scheduled on Rate Changes Proposed by The
Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority | PA PUC [link 20]

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*New Resource for Reporting Workplace Violations of Your
Right to Organize*

Are you or someone you know facing violations of
your right to union organizing in your workplace? Allegheny County has
launched a new web page for workers to report violations or threats to
these rights.

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**The Art of Labor*** Exhibit at Rivers of Steel*

*Open
through October 24, 2025, Bost Building, 623 E. Eighth Avenue,
Homestead, PA 15120*

Recently, I went to the opening of *The Art of
Labor* exhibit, which is a joint effort of Rivers of Steel and The
Battle of Homestead Foundation. *The Art of Labor* has pieces in many
different mediums that show how industrial workers have been portrayed
from the beginning of the industrial revolution to today and features
works from Joe and Delsa White's extensive collection of labor art. It
really is a "must see" for anyone who is interested in art or the
labor movement in this country.

The exhibit runs through October
24,2025 and is open Monday-Friday from 10am - 3pm and by appointment.
Admission donations are requested. For more information and to
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*We are Hiring Interns!*

It's hard to think about during
this heat wave, but we're hiring our Fall Interns! These part-time,
paid positions are open to college juniors and seniors in relevant
fields starting next month.

Please apply at
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Questions?
Email:
[email protected] [link 27]

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*Summer
Office Hours*

This August, staff will be working remotely from 9 AM -
5 PM on Fridays. Call us at 412-364-0469 or 724-224-2131 or email us
at [email protected] [link 28] for
assistance!

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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 29] (Ross Office), 724-224-2131 [link
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[email protected] [link 31]. 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 only


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