Come to my Q & A Monday evening; keeping the light on government meetings; mobile health event Feb. 12 – and more!

Rep. Abigail Salisbury February 9, 2026 | 12:41 PM

Join me for a Q & A tonight, Feb. 9!

I hope to see you this evening at my Q & A on legislative issues important to our district! The event will be held this Monday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Forest Hills Westinghouse Lodge, at 799 Barclay Ave. Parking is available, and light refreshments will be provided.

Civics Bee reminder

This is a reminder that the deadline to enter the 1st Regional Greater Pittsburgh Regional Civics Bee has been extended! Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 are invited to submit a short essay responding to a prompt. Top essayists will advance to a live quiz competition, testing their knowledge of civics, government, and community engagement. Visit this page to learn more.

How we voted in the House

Last week in committee, I voted to advance a bill that cracks down on back-room decision-making and reinforces the 24-hour public notice rule for government meetings, including municipalities and school boards. When it comes to your tax dollars, transparency isn’t optional. This bill is now on its way to the full House for consideration.

I also voted for – and the House passed – bills that would:

Increase penalties for repeat protection-from-abuse order offenders
Standardize juvenile diversion practices, which steer youth suspected of certain low-level offenses away from formal processing in the juvenile justice system
Facilitate transfer of juvenile offenders from detention to treatment
Require schools to offer age-appropriate education programs to teach students about child abuse
Toughen consequences for threats at schools and colleges
Give drivers with disabilities a greater voice
Prioritize workplace safety for food processing workers
Promote advanced methods of clean manufacturing

Visit this page to read more about these and other bills in the House.

Around the region

On Thursday, our office attended Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato’s signing of an executive order designed to eliminate barriers to affordable housing and expand local supply. Initiatives include the creation of a housing investment fund, a mandate for officials to conduct a housing needs assessment, and other measures. Visit this page to read more.

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh recently held an annual elected officials briefing at CLP-Main in Oakland to share highlights from 2025 and plans for the new year. The library offers a vast array of exhibits and events, including an excellent reading guide for Black History Month. Check out Black History Month 2026: Reading for Revolution.

Mobile health event Feb. 12

The Free Store, located at 420 Braddock Ave. in Braddock, will host the Allegheny Health Network for a Mobile Health Event on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will offer resources on prenatal care, breast exams, IUDs, vaccinations, affirming care, tobacco cessation, and even dental. Insurance is not required to speak with the teams. There will be a community health worker benefits coordinator on site.

Finding funding and access to state services

If you’re looking for state grants, you can find a list of the latest program openings here and a helpful search tool here.

Finally, please remember that our talented staff can help with a wide range of state-related matters. Call us at (412) 273-3400, email RepSalisbury@pahouse.net, or stop into our 501 Braddock Ave. district office Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.!