Primary Election Day is quickly approaching! Polls will be open on Tuesday, May 19 from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m., and you can find your polling place here.

If you have a mail-in ballot and have yet to return it, you should drop it off at a ballot drop box. One in our community can be found at the North Park Ice Rink (1200 Pearce Mill Rd, Wexford), and the hours are as follows:

• Friday, May 15, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, May 16, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, May 17, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Monday, May 18, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Mail-in ballots can also be returned to the County Office Building on Election Day.

Please note that my office will be closed for the day in observance of the election. We will reopen for regular hours on Wednesday. We will also be open on Monday, May 18.

So far this year, more than 156,000 Pennsylvanians enrolled in the state health insurance exchange, PENNIE, have dropped their health plans due to the expiration of Affordable Care Act tax credits without federal action. That is why I am joining two of my colleagues in introducing legislation to make it easier for small businesses to provide health insurance coverage to their employees.

House Bill 2550 would establish a tax credit for small businesses, defined as those with 50 or less employees, that contribute toward their employees’ health insurance premiums through a health reimbursement arrangement for insurance purchased through PENNIE.

Pennsylvania mothers deserve the highest quality of medical care, especially when giving birth. Lay midwives, who are unlicensed and without formal training requirements, can provide obstetric care in Pennsylvania without regulation. That’s why I have introduced legislation, HB 2520, to require transparency to Pennsylvania women who choose to receive care from lay midwives.

Several of our local students have had major successes in regional competitions.

Ayushi Saxena, Nora Wible, and Melody Zheng from Avonworth’s Cultural Communications Alliance team earned first place in Pitt’s International Marketing Competition with a pitch focused on marketing Starburst Sours in Turkey, with research support from Karthik Pillai and Isla Hawes.

Nine members of the North Allegheny’s Boys Volleyball team earned WPIAL All-Section laurels ahead of their first playoff game.

The Hampton Girls Lacrosse team won the WPIAL Class 2A section championships and will now be heading to the postseason.

North Allegheny’s Girls Track and Field team won its fourth WPIAL crown in five years and 15th overall, the most in WPIAL history.

Congratulations to all on your accomplishments!

Visit PA has launched “PA Ranger for a Day,” which gives one lucky winner the opportunity to experience Pennsylvania’s state parks through the eyes of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources staff who keep them running.

Running through June 12, residents and visitors alike can enter for the chance to win a full-day, DCNR staff-led experience at one of the Commonwealth’s most stunning state parks. You can learn more about our state parks and enter the sweepstake here.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is working on the Bus Line Refresh project, which will better align bus service with the current and projected needs of the region. They will be hosting several pop-ups and community meetings where residents can share concerns and suggestions for PRT’s future service.

You can find the dates in the graphic above. You can also learn more about the project here.

McCandless will be hosting a memorial ceremony for our local veterans and first responders on Friday, May 22 at North Park at the corner of Ingomar Road and Babcock Boulevard. You can RSVP with here or by emailing Michael.wholihan@mfpaa.org.

The Department of Aging will be accepting submissions for the Older Artists of PA Showcase through May 24. Up to 30 pieces from artists aged 60 and older will be selected for display in the State Capitol during August.

This year, the showcase will specifically highlight older adults living with dementia, recognizing that artistic expression can be a powerful tool for connection, identity, and storytelling. Submissions are encouraged by all eligible artists, including older adults living with dementia and those in congregate care settings. Submissions can be made here.

Finally, please remember that my talented staff can help you with a variety of state-related matters – from filing an application for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program to obtaining a disability placard or senior bus pass, just to name 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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