As I continue my work in the 24th Legislative District, know that my staff and I work for you. If you have any concerns, contact me at RepMayes@pahouse.net or call my office at 412.665.5502.

On July 29th, I - along with State Rep. Joe McAndrew and Councilman Khari Mosley - announced the completion of the Verona Boulevard paving project in Lincoln at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue where the 24th and 32nd Legislative Districts meet to the line where Allegheny County maintenance begins.

The disrepair of this road has plagued residents on both sides of the line for years and I am grateful for the intergovernmental cooperation between the state and city to make this happen.

This is an example of how elected officials can work together to improve the quality of life for our neighbors in our under-resourced communities. Roads, sidewalks and other infrastructure are essential for my constituents to do what they need to do each day, and I will keep bringing resources back to the 24th Legislative District.

Infertility impacts Black women at higher rates, yet our struggles often go unseen and are not talked about nearly enough. Black Infertility Awareness Week (July 28 – August 2) powered by SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective is a time to break the silence and demand equitable access to reproductive care.

During this week, I have shared my own journey as my family and I begin the IVF process. I want Black women and anyone in this Commonwealth whose desire is to create their own families to understand what they may encounter – the good, bad and the real.

As your state representative and Co-Chair of the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus, I stand with all Pennsylvanians and families navigating infertility, and I continue to advocate for legislation and policies like my House Bill 922 – Preserving Fertility for Patients Act – and House Bill 833 with Rep. Jennifer O’Mara and Rep. Steve Malagari – Preserving Access to Reproductive Efforts Non-Traditional (PARENT) Act that address reproductive justice in our Commonwealth.

You can apply for a rebate on property taxes or rent you paid in 2024. Last session, we passed landmark legislation that allowed more Pennsylvanians than ever before to qualify for a rebate. Then, we took another step forward by increasing the maximum annual income from $45,000 to $46,520.

This program is for seniors 65 or older; widows and widowers 50 or older; and people with disabilities 18 or older. For more information, to see if you qualify and to apply, contact my office at 412.665.5502 or click here. The application deadline has been extended until Dec. 31.

Summer break shouldn’t mean empty plates. SUN Bucks provides $120 per eligible child on a prepaid EBT card to help families cover grocery costs when school is out. Children already on SNAP are automatically enrolled, and households not currently receiving SNAP may still qualify.

Visit dhs.pa.gov/SUNBucks to check eligibility, explore program resources, and submit your application.

Benefits for Summer 2025 will begin issuing in mid-July. Apply by Aug. 31, 2025, to make sure your children get the support they need.

The Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) is bringing back its Summer Staycation program, which allows FREE admission to select Pittsburgh attractions through Sunday, Aug. 31.

Please click here to learn more, including the participating institutions, and book your RAD Pass today!

Pennsylvania State Capitol

111-A East Wing

Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 783-1017

District Office

2015-2017 Centre Avenue, Floor 1
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

(412) 665-5502