My Office’s Upcoming Shred Event
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I will be hosting a free community shred event where you can bring papers to clear out your home and protect your privacy by securely disposing of sensitive documents.
We will be at Ohio Township Community Park (325 Nicholson Road, Sewickley) on Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., or until the truck is full. Please bring no more than two boxes of paper per car. Boxes will be returned to your car after the paper has been shredded.
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Advocating for Better Healthcare in Washington
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This week, I had the opportunity to travel to our nation’s capital to advocate for better healthcare policy for our community, state, and country. I met with two great friends and legislators, Congressmen Chris Deluzio and Ro Khanna, to discuss preventing millions of Americans from losing health insurance by extending the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits and protecting the affordability and accessibility of vaccines.
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I then joined Dr. Vin Gupta and South Asian physician leaders from across the country on a panel at the IA Impact Summit, where we discussed the importance of advocacy among doctors and health professionals.
As a physician-legislator, I continue to fight for affordable and accessible healthcare for our community, for all Pennsylvanians, and for our fellow Americans.
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Read my New Print Newsletter
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My latest print newsletter has started arriving in mailboxes across our community. From legislation I’ve introduced to the more than $14 million in grants I’ve secured for our community, there’s a lot to see and learn about in this issue.
If you did not receive a copy, you can find it online here.
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Honoring a Local Outstanding Student Musician
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Mikayla Berke, an eighth-grade student at Hampton Middle School, recently earned the highest score in Pennsylvania on a Level 3 practical violin performance examination administered by the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. This is her third time achieving the highest score for Pennsylvania at her level.
Congratulations to Mikayla on her hard work and dedication to performing!
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Leading the Fight for Vaccine Access
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Infectious diseases do not respect political boundaries or affiliations, and we have taken for granted that our ability to afford and access vaccines depends on having rational public health leaders at the federal level. I am thankful to Politico for covering my two bills that aim to protect and expand access to vaccines across our Commonwealth. You can read the article here.
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PennDOT to Hold Public Meetings on New Interchange Project
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PennDOT will host two public meetings to discuss the new I-79/Route 910 Wexford Interchange Project, which will take place in Marshall Township and Franklin Park Borough. Both meetings will be held on Wednesday, September 24, at Saints John & Paul Catholic Church, Upper Cardinal DiNardo Center Social Hall (2586 Wexford Bayne Rd., Sewickley). The first meeting will run from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., and the second from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
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Out at McCandless Community Day – and Other District Updates
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Veena, our son, my staff, our volunteers, and I had a wonderful time at Community Day in McCandless, working alongside the staff of Congressman Chris Deluzio and Senator Lindsey Williams. Thank you to the municipal leaders and staff, first responders, vendors, volunteers, and the band and chorus students from North Allegheny School District for making this a great event.
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It was a privilege to attend the inauguration of Dr. Christina Clark as President of La Roche University in McCandless and to deliver greetings on behalf of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Thank you for the invitation and for your commitment to advancing higher education in our community.
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We are at a critical moment for the future of science and research policy, particularly regarding government funding. It was a pleasure to join Rep. Jeremy Shaffer and the Jewish Healthcare Foundation to discuss the importance of advocacy by the scientific community with graduate students from the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University.
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America250PA Now Accepting Applications for Semiquin Scholarship
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To commemorate America’s 250th anniversary and honor Pennsylvania’s strong commitment to education, America250PA will award $250,000 in scholarships to deserving Pennsylvania students attending in-state colleges next school year.
Any Pennsylvania high school senior who plans to attend a college or university in Pennsylvania for the 2026–27 academic year may apply. Twenty-five scholarships, each valued at $10,000, will be awarded.
Applications are due January 31, 2026. More details, including matching contributions from partner institutions, can be found here.
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National Voter Registration Day
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There is no more important right than the right to vote. This past Tuesday marked National Voter Registration Day. Election Day on November 4 will be here before you know it. Don’t miss the voter registration deadline on October 20. You can confirm your voter registration or register to vote, if eligible, here.
Please remember that my talented staff can assist you with a 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!
You can read my e-newsletter in a way that’s most convenient for you by visiting my legislative website here and clicking on the accessibility icon in the lower right corner.
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Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 772-2363
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District Office
9800B McKnight Road, Suite 130
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 348-8028
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