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.

Next week is Black Breastfeeding Week, and as Co-Chair of the Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus, my top priority is the needs of Black moms and birthing people across the commonwealth. Black moms are nine times more likely to be offered formula by hospitals than white moms. Additionally, hospitals serving larger Black populations were less likely to offer breastfeeding support following delivery.

I am working every day to make sure that Black moms and birthing people have the support and resources that they need and that all moms are not stigmatized when they breastfeed in public spaces. That is why I introduced House Bill 707 to require all state buildings to have a nursing parents room and House Bill 526 to add coverage for pumping in the PA Freedom to Breastfeed Act with Rep. Jenn O’Mara – both bills are part of the Pennsylvania MOMNIBUS 2.0. Learn more at pahouse.com/BMH/Legislation.

If you need help or support with breastfeeding, call my office for resources including Healthy Start and The Midwife Center.

African American Male Wellness Agency is hosting Black Men’s Wellness Day on Saturday with Honorary Chair, Mayor Ed Gainey, August 23rd at Westinghouse Park! Far too many Black men are being lost to preventable health issues. That ends now. Let’s show up for a powerful, family-friendly day focused on wellness, movement and community. There will be a 5K, free health screenings, good food, music and more! For more information and to register, go to https://aawellness.org/?effe=18401&effe-id=1112924189209.

Neighborhood Legal Services and Summit Legal Aid want to hear from you—even if you didn’t get services. Please take a few minutes to complete this anonymous survey to help improve legal aid for our community:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SLA-NLS-Short

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