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BEN AVON HEIGHTS, Oct. 21 – Through the Community Conservation Partnerships Program , Ben Avon Heights will receive $203,200 in grant funding, announced state Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-Allegheny, who represents the borough in the state House. The funding will serve for rehabilitation and development of Ben Avon Heights Park, including construction of pedestrian walkways and a parking area, the installation of play equipment, and landscaping and ADA access improvements on site. “These improvements will allow our neighbors in Ben Avon Heights to have better opportunities to enjoy nature,” Venkat said. “I look forward to seeing these developments completed, and I will continue to work with my bipartisan colleagues to advocate for state support of our community.” Venkat worked alongside state Sen. Devlin Robinson, R-Allegheny, to secure this funding. The grant came through the C2P2 program, which is administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and serves to build connections between Pennsylvanians and the outdoors by supporting recreational improvements, natural resource conservation, and community revitalization efforts. Read more
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 19 – State Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-Allegheny, today announced that three projects in the 30th Legislative District will receive funding through the Neighborhood Assistance Program , totaling $135,535. “These funds will support crucial projects in our community that help address housing costs, food insecurity and access to education,” Venkat said. “I am grateful to see these funds come to our community, and I will continue working to ensure that important organizations such as NHCO and Holy Family Institute continue to receive the support they need.” The projects supported in this funding include: $81,000 to North Hills Community Outreach to increase emergency assistance to reflect rising housing costs and connect clients to stability and self-sufficiency supports to reduce eviction, homelessness, and repeat financial crises. NHCO also received $22,035 to expand access to its three food pantries so clients can visit twice a month as opposed to once a month. $32,500 to Holy Family Institute for the purchase of a school bus to eliminate transportation barriers and promote access to educational opportunities. Funding for these projects came through the Neighborhood Assistance Program, a tax-credit program administered by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development that encourages businesses to invest in projects that improve distressed areas. Read more
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HARRISBURG, Sept. 30 – The Pennsylvania House today passed bipartisan legislation that would regulate the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare, ensuring that all Pennsylvanians can have confidence that AI is being utilized in a beneficial manner when receiving clinical care or when insurers are reviewing coverage of specific healthcare recommendations, announced the legislation's co-prime sponsors, state Reps. Arvind Venkat, Joe Hogan, Tarik Khan, Bridget Kosierowski and Greg Scott. House Bill 1925 would provide new regulations for how AI is utilized and reported by insurers, hospitals and clinicians. These groups would need to provide transparency to patients and the public as to how AI is being used in their companies or practice settings. "The usage of AI is expanding rapidly into nearly every field, and healthcare is no exception," said Venkat, D-Allegheny . "As the General Assembly's only physician, I have seen this development take place in real time. It is vital that patients are confident that AI is being used responsibly and effectively in their care. I thank my House colleagues who partnered on this legislation and helped it to pass in a bipartisan manner. Protecting trust in our healthcare system is vital to the safety and future of all Pennsylvanians." "Patients deserve to know when artificial intelligence is involved in their healthcare, and they should have full Read more
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McCANDLESS, Sept. 15 – State Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-Allegheny, has announced over $1.6 million in grant funding through the Local Share Account program that will benefit seven projects in McCandless, Franklin Park, Hampton Township and Ohio Township. “This funding will support a wide range of long-needed projects in our community, from infrastructure repairs to investments in our community safety,” Venkat said. “I look forward to seeing these projects come to fruition, and I am proud to work with my legislative colleagues from across our region to get the funding we need back to our local communities.” The projects supported with this funding include: $600,000 for water line replacement on Thompson Run Road in McCandless to address a history of frequent breaks and degraded infrastructure. $300,000 for lighting and security upgrades at Wall Park and Vestal Park in McCandless. $200,000 for renovations at the Ingomar North Recreation and Swimming Club facility in McCandless, including replacing the pool liner to reduce water loss, installing a new pool vacuum to ensure the longevity of the pool liner and to purchase a new pool cover for winter protection. $200,000 to replace the roofs of the municipal and FITES building in Hampton Township. $179,457 to repair aging components of the LaRoche East Dam in McCandless. $102,698 to Franklin Park Borough for the purchase of a new Read more
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HARRISBURG, Sept. 10 – This week, state Reps. Brandon Dukes, D-Butler, and Arvind Venkat, D-Allegheny, introduced legislation that would modernize the family business and family agricultural asset exemption to the state’s inheritance tax. The legislation ( H.B. 2769 ) would reduce the amount of time a family business or family agricultural business must have been in the same family to qualify for an inheritance tax exemption from 7 years to 5 years. The legislation would also increase the maximum amount of assets a qualified family-owned business may have to qualify for an inheritance tax exemption from $5 million to $6.9 million. Dukes, the prime sponsor of the bill, said that the proposal preserves family businesses while granting much-needed flexibility. “I know firsthand how much my district relies on the efforts of family-owned establishments, and I want to help them sustain for generations to come,” Dukes said. “That’s why I took on this issue as my first piece of legislation in the House. Every family business has crucial ties to its community, and we need to provide the proper access and resources for these bonds to remain strong.” Venkat, the co-prime sponsor, echoed that the legislation would fortify the relationship family establishments have with communities in the state. “Every family business in Pennsylvania has a different story, whether it be a new startup or a Read more
HARRISBURG, Sept. 10 – Following the release of new enrollment numbers under PENNIE, Pennsylvania’s health insurance marketplace, which show significant disenrollments to date in 2026, state Reps. Jen Mazzocco, Arvind Venkat and Steve Samuelson are calling for action on their legislation to increase affordable healthcare coverage in the state. As of September 2026, 417,000 people are enrolled in PENNIE. In the last nine months, following federal inaction to renew enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, 202,000 people disenrolled. From 2021 to 2025, PENNIE enrollment grew by 150,000, and now net enrollment is down more than 75,000. The legislators introduced H.B. 2550 , legislation that would create a state tax credit for small businesses that contribute to their employees’ health coverage. The bill passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support and awaits consideration in the Senate Finance Committee. “It’s disheartening to see even more Pennsylvanians losing their health insurance,” said Mazzocco , prime sponsor of the legislation. “No one in the commonwealth should have to disregard their well-being for financial reasons. I will continue to work alongside my colleagues to make quality affordable healthcare accessible to all and reverse this discouraging enrollment trend.” Venkat, a board member of PENNIE and the General Assembly’s only Read more
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HARRISBURG, Aug. 31 – In an effort to increase transparency in the healthcare insurance industry, state Rep. Arvind Venkat, the General Assembly’s only elected physician, has announced his intention to introduce legislation that will protect healthcare providers from unfair contract changes. Health insurers and healthcare providers periodically negotiate contracts establishing reimbursement rates, payment methodologies and administrative requirements for covered services. However, many contracts contain unilateral amendment provisions that allow insurers to change these terms during the contract period, often with limited notice to providers. Venkat’s proposal would prohibit health insurers from unilaterally modifying, amending, or reinterpreting any material condition during the term of a contract with a healthcare provider – ensuring that reimbursements, covered services and payment terms are not changed mid-contract. “As a physician-legislator who continues to care for patients, I know how critical it is to make sure healthcare is affordable and accessible,” said Venkat, D-Allegheny. “Having our insurers, hospitals and clinicians contracted on an equal basis is crucial in achieving this. This legislation will ensure basic fairness between providers and insurers while protecting healthcare access.” Venkat is currently circulating the proposal among his colleagues seeking Read more
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 27 – State Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-Allegheny, announced today that North Boroughs Meals on Wheels will be awarded a $100,000 grant to support its operations. The grant will allow the organization to remodel its kitchen and purchase upgrades for equipment used in the Meals on Wheels program. Funded through a program at the Department of Community and Economic Development, this grant was secured through Venkat’s legislative backing. “The work that North Boroughs Meals on Wheels does is vital to ensuring that members of our community who need access to nutritious food stay well-fed,” said Venkat. “I am proud to see this funding go to this crucial program that has been supporting communities along the Ohio River for over 30 years.” In Venkat’s district, North Boroughs Meals on Wheels serves the communities Emsworth, Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights, Kilbuck and Ohio Township. It also serves Glen Osborne, Sewickley, Glenfield, Bellevue, Avalon, Leetsdale, Edgeworth, Aleppo, Sewickley Heights and West View. Read more
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