This month marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. We honor a century of recognizing Black History Month by celebrating extraordinary contributions, resilience, and sacrifices of Black Americans who have shaped the course of our nation over the past 100 years and beyond. Black History Month isn’t just about honoring the past, it’s about learning from it. Our faith, resilience, and roots have carried us through injustice and continue to guide how we live, lead, and serve today.

For programs and events dedicated to Black history in Pittsburgh, check out my social media @RepMayes.

Last week, Gov. Shapiro gave his annual budget address, laying out his priorities for the upcoming state budget. This is a budget plan that focuses on alleviating the financial pain of many hardworking Pennsylvanians who are currently living paycheck to paycheck. In recent years, PA House Democrats have made historic investments in education, maternal health and tax relief, and we’ve strengthened our workforce with better training programs which supports our economic growth.

Everything we’ve accomplished laid the groundwork for this year’s budget.

In case you missed it, read the governor’s speech here.

Exciting news for the 24th! The Allegheny Valley Railroad was awarded $2.1 million to replace 1.3 miles of jointed rail with new 136-pound rail on the Allegheny Subdivision. These grants are a testament to our commitment to ensure that our communities are always being improved for the wellbeing of our neighbors!

Applications for the Summer Semester are due on Monday, March 2.

The Fellowship Program is based in Pennsylvania’s magnificent Capitol Building in Harrisburg. Fellows are assigned to work in House Committees or House Leadership offices, are compensated for their work (which may also include college credit), and are provided the opportunities to draft and present their own legislation, attend meet-and-greets with various public officials and staff, and tour some of the commonwealth’s historic public spaces, to name a few. The Summer Semester will run from June 4 through August 6.

Qualified applicants will be:

1. College undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or law school students.
2. Enrolled in a Pennsylvania college/university, or a Pennsylvania resident enrolled in an out-of-state institution.
3. Pursuing any major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

If you know of any college students who would benefit from the Fellowship Program, please invite them to visit the website at: www.pahousefellowship.us. Applications can be submitted via email to: pahousefellowship@pabmc.net.

The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is now accepting applications.

If you're an older adult or have a disability (age 18+), you may qualify for up to $1,000 in rebates on property taxes or rent you paid in 2025.

The deadline to apply is June 30.

For more information on the Property/Tax Rebate Program, please visit the Department of Revenue website here., or call my office at 412.665.5502 if you are in need of assistance!

Applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program opened on Wednesday, December 3. Please contact my office at 412.665.5502 if you need help applying for LIHEAP or need help with utility-related issues.

The latest state grant opportunities are available on my website! My office is happy to help connect you with government funding like this, so please reach out if you have any questions or need a letter of support.

Click here to view state grant opportunities now accepting applications!

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2015-2017 Centre Avenue, Floor 1
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

(412) 665-5502

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Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 783-1017

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