I will be hosting my annual community Diwali celebration on Sunday, November 2, 6 - 8 PM at the Baierl Family YMCA (2565 Nicholson Rd., Sewickley, PA). This event is open to everyone. We will also be collecting dry food items for North Hills Community Outreach. You can RSVP here.
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Veena and I were privileged to join fellow members of the Hindu community at the Lakshmi Puja and Diwali celebration at the Hindu Jain Temple. Happy Diwali to all who celebrate, and I hope to see you at my community celebration.
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Highlighting the Healthcare Access and Affordability Crisis
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I joined Congressman Chris Deluzio, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato, and fellow physician Dr. Paula Jernigan to highlight and explain the crisis we are seeing in healthcare across our region and state.
The policy choice to allow tax credits to expire that help hundreds of thousands of our fellow Pennsylvanians obtain health insurance coverage from the Pennsylvania Insurance Exchange under the Affordable Care Act is outrageous and threatens lives. Rep. Deluzio and Congressional Democrats are correct to fight to renew these tax credits and protect healthcare access. You can read more in CBS, WESA, and Union Progress.
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Supporting Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorder
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Stimulant use disorder, which includes cocaine and methamphetamine use, has become a serious public health concern in Pennsylvania. That is why I have partnered with Rep. Jamie Flick to introduce bipartisan legislation, H.B. 1974, to establish a grant program to support contingency management, a proven method for addressing this disorder.
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North Allegheny Girl’s Volleyball Heading to Championship
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The Girl’s Volleyball team at North Allegheny won their section and will be heading to the WPIAL Championship next Saturday. Congratulations on your outstanding season, and best of luck at the championship!
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Recognizing Local Cross Country Stars
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Rebekah Hall from Hampton Township School District is the is the WPIAL Class 2A Girls’ Cross Country Champion with a time of 19:10.6. Rebekah's win is the first title for Hampton since 1998. Congratulations on your accomplishment Rebekah!
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The Boys Cross Country team at North Allegheny have also had a very successful season, placing second at the WPIAL Championships. They will now be heading to Hershey to compete in the PIAA State Championships. Congratulations on a great season, and best of luck at the state championships!
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Welcoming House Leadership to My Office
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It was wonderful to welcome Rep. Mike Schlossberg, our House Majority Whip, to my office to learn more about our community. Thank you for your leadership and taking the time to meet with my staff and me.
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Unveiling the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame – and Other District Updates
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I was honored to join colleagues at the unveiling of the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame. The honorees - Andrew Carnegie, Nellie Bly, Rachel Carson, Jonas Salk, Fred Rogers, Andy Warhol, Roberto Clemente, George Benson, August Wilson, and Michael Keaton - exemplify the excellence and historical contributions of our region.
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I also had the opportunity to join a bipartisan group of my colleagues to take part in the Women Shaping Our Region conference in Cranberry sponsored by the Pittsburgh Business Exchange. Thank you to all the women leaders of our community and Commonwealth who keep us moving forward.
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I had the pleasure of joining leaders of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and the American Medical Association to discuss physician advocacy. In this moment when healthcare is front and center, I would urge my fellow physicians to become more involved politically on behalf of our patients and profession.
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Deadline to Request a Mail-in Ballot Approaching
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The deadline to request a mail-in ballot for the November 4th election is coming up. If you want to vote by mail, you must request a ballot by 5 PM on Tuesday, October 28th. You can either mail your ballot in or return it to one of several drop boxes in the county, including at North Park Ice Rink (1200 Pearce Mill Rd.) in our district.
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Emsworth Seeking Input on New Mural
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Bellevue Forward will be hosting input sessions on a mural that is planned to go up in Emsworth during summer 2026. There will be two sessions, December 11th from 6 – 8 PM and December 13th from 10 AM – noon, both at the Emsworth Borough Building. More details and the RSVP form can be found here.
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Nominate an Outstanding Educator for Teacher of the Year
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The Pennsylvania Department of Education is accepting nominations for Pennsylvania’s 2027 Teacher of the Year. The Teacher of the Year program celebrates excellence in teaching and honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to learners in Pennsylvania.
The Teacher of the Year will represent Pennsylvania at local, state and national events during 2027, leading up to the National Teacher of the Year ceremony at the White House. Nominations will be accepted until December 15th.
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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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PO Box 202030
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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