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.
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Urging the Senate to MOVE on the Budget
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The state budget is overdue, and a transit funding plan is stalled. That’s a problem for schools, human services, and transit systems—some are dipping into reserves, some are borrowing, and some are planning service cuts.
The House passed a budget last month, but the Republican-controlled Senate hasn’t touched it. We also approved a funding plan for PRT and other transit systems, but the Senate hasn’t voted on that either.
We must keep the pressure on Senate Republicans to acknowledge the economic reality of our region, support kids getting to school and commuters getting to work. We must fund public transportation in Pittsburgh and across the state of Pennsylvania.
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PA Black Maternal Health Caucus Honored with Women’s Health Advocate Award
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Adagio Health will present its 2025 Women’s Health Advocate Award to the Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus during the Leadership & Legacies: Recognizing Pittsburgh Women’s Health Heroes event tonight, August 8.
The VIP Reception begins at 6 p.m. with the main event taking place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Roost (Near Market Square) at 250 Forbes Ave., Suite 201, Pittsburgh, 15222.
Adagio Health established this event to honor individuals and groups making a measurable impact on women’s health throughout Western Pennsylvania. This year’s Leadership & Legacies ceremony celebrates the Caucus’s efforts to improve birthing outcomes for Black mothers, birthing people, and families through the Pennsylvania MOMNIBUS, our groundbreaking legislative package of maternal health bills which align with Adagio Health’s own priorities and initiatives.
As the PA Black Maternal Health Co-Chair, I will be in attendance along with Rep. Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware, to accept the award.
Learn more about this award at adagiohealth.org.
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Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Deadline Extended
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Pennsylvania State Capitol
111-A East Wing
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 783-1017
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District Office
2015-2017 Centre Avenue, Floor 1
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 665-5502
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