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Constituent Stories Constituent Wins: Senior Bus Passes! Did you know you can apply for a free senior bus pass at our offices? We’ve processed over 100 senior bus passes this year already! It's an easy process:
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. Upcoming Events 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] to book your one-on-one session - appointments fill up quickly, so don’t delay! East Deer
Summer Celebration 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. Good News 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.
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. 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 to find farmers, products, and learn more about how you can support PA Agriculture! 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! 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.
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. Read more here: https://www.wpxi.com/.../new.../TN7CZWIETZANDPUJTLYUDDHW7I/ News You Can Use 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:
If You Think You’ve Been Targeted:
Make sure to spread the word! Upcoming PUC Hearings on Proposed Rate Increases Pittsburgh Water has requested the following rate increases from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission:
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:
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 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. Go to https://us.openforms.com/Form/15ca6aa4-a640-4426-bb38-aace4d9ede28 to complete your violation report. The
Art of Labor Exhibit at Rivers of
Steel 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 register go to: https://riversofsteel.com/experiences/exhibitions/exhibitions-at-the-bost-building/the-art-of-labor/. 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 SenatorLindseyWilliams.com/Internships. Questions? Email: [email protected] 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] for assistance! 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). |
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