My legislation, in partnership with state Rep. Jamie Flick, that would create and disseminate materials integral to recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose and inform Pennsylvanians how to save the lives of their fellow citizens passed the PA House.

Rep. Flick has been a great partner on this legislation, and I want to thank him and my House colleagues for their support. I also want to thank the Stop the Judgment Project, led by neighbors of mine in Franklin Park.

I remain committed to doing everything in my power to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives in the opioid epidemic by turning this bill into law.

I was happy to join Gov. Josh Shapiro, Lt. Governor Austin Davis, and fellow elected officials at the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department to advocate for investments in the state budget for firefighters.

As a physician-legislator, I will always stand with our first responders who protect us all.

The Allegheny County House Democratic Delegation will hold a community budget briefing alongside the chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Rep. Jordan Harris, next Monday, April 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Tony Deluca Room at the Penn Hills Library.

The briefing will include a public comment and question period, so I encourage neighbors to join us and learn more about our goals to get sufficient funding for all walks of life in PA.

Anyone who is unable to attend in person can view the briefing live on the 28^th at this link.

I urge everyone with concerns about proposed cuts to Medicaid, the implementation of tariffs and resultant rising costs, the decimation of funding for scientific research and our universities, and attacks on immigration, due process, and our constitutional structure of government where no one person, not even the president, can unilaterally enact policies, to make their voice heard with our federal legislators.

Primary Election Day is less than a month away, so please be sure to register to vote by May 5. Also, the deadline to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot is May 13.

The North Park Ice Rink will be holding hours for residents to acquire, complete, and return a mail-in ballot and to deposit ballots for the upcoming primary as well.

I wanted to send a friendly reminder that PennDOT’s survey will be closing next Wednesday, April 30.

There is still time to voice your opinion on the transportation issues that matter most, so please take the survey today!

Join me and Franklin Park residents at the 4^th Annual Spring roadside litter cleanup this Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m. on Nicholson Road. If interested, please email your name, email, phone number, and address to dplatt@franklinparkborough.us.

Saturday, April 26, is National Drug Take Back Day – a great time to do your part to ensure prescription medications don’t fall into the wrong hands. Please check for unneeded or expired medications and take them to a nearby drug take-back site for safe disposal. Visit this page to find area locations.

The Young Ambassadors program empowers young community stewards and civic leaders to become ambassadors in their community for a shared vision of a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania.

Ambassadors will have the opportunity to train and network with industry leaders, state agencies, local media, and the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful network and receive a taste of life in the public sector.

Interested applicants can visit this page to learn more and apply. Applications are due by June 10.

The Allegheny Regional Asset District is bringing back its Summer Staycation program, which allows free admission to select Pittsburgh attractions through August 31.

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

This is a reminder that the state has a handy tool to help search for grants. Visit this page to search or this page to see a list of all the latest programs.

Please remember that my talented staff can help you with a wide variety of state-related matters, from filing for a Property Tax/Rent Rebate to obtaining a disability placard or senior bus pass – to name just a few. Contact us or stop by to see how we can help!

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