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District 21 News: Applications now open for 2024 Property Tax/Rent Rebate
District 21 News: Applications now open for 2024 Property Tax/Rent Rebate

Hello neighbors, happy February! My team and I have hit the ground running with the start of the new year. At the beginning of January, I was sworn into my second term as your state representative. Taking the oath of office was celebratory and motivating; I remain steadfastly committed to advancing our neighbors’ rights across our vibrant communities.

02/12/2025 10:00 AM
District 19 News: Abney joins Shapiro in promoting faster professional permitting
District 19 News: Abney joins Shapiro in promoting faster professional permitting

Hello, Northsiders! I hope everyone who celebrates had a great Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa! I’m eager to share with you some work I’ve been doing here at home and state grants awarded to Pittsburgh, local educational institutions and countywide.

01/27/2025 10:00 AM
District 21 News: Powell reviews her 2023-24 legislative accomplishments
District 21 News: Powell reviews her 2023-24 legislative accomplishments

Hello neighbors, happy new year! I am so thankful to be starting 2025 with the opportunity to continue serving you as your state representative.

01/22/2025 10:00 AM
District 20 News: How to save a life: The importance of donating blood
District 20 News: How to save a life: The importance of donating blood

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion to save their life. That someone might be a child battling cancer, a mother experiencing complications during childbirth, or a car accident victim requiring emergency surgery. Despite these urgent needs, only about 3% of eligible Americans donate blood annually.

01/15/2025 10:00 AM
District 20 News: Rep. Kinkead looks back at 2023-24 Legislative Session
District 20 News: Rep. Kinkead looks back at 2023-24 Legislative Session

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s an important time for state lawmakers in Pennsylvania to reflect on the 2023-24 Legislative Session and begin preparing for the next two-year session. Throughout the 2023-24 Legislative Session, my colleagues and I passed 428 bills in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and delivered billions of taxpayer dollars to improve communities across the Commonwealth. While there will always be areas in which we could have gone further, I’m proud of everything we accomplished in the legislature over the last two years and am eager to dive into another term as a state representative.

12/25/2024 10:00 AM
District 21 News: More than $4 million secured for District 21 through RACP
District 21 News: More than $4 million secured for District 21 through RACP

Hello neighbors, happy December! The weather has been chilly as of late, so if you have someone in your life who is struggling with paying their utility bill, the LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program) application is now OPEN until April 5, 2025. Someone from my office would be happy to help you or a loved one apply to lower your energy bill!

12/23/2024 10:00 AM
District 19 News: Rep. Abney elected to chair House delegation
District 19 News: Rep. Abney elected to chair House delegation

Hello, Northsiders! I’m eager to share with you some of the important work I’ve been doing in Harrisburg and here at home.

12/18/2024 10:00 AM
District 21 News: Pittsburgh Public Schools receive $5 million HVAC grant
District 21 News: Pittsburgh Public Schools receive $5 million HVAC grant

Hello neighbors, happy November! Jack Frost has been leaving his imprint on a regular basis, so if you have someone in your life who is struggling with paying their utility bill, the LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program) application is now open. Someone from my office would be happy to help you or a loved one apply to lower your energy bill!

11/27/2024 10:00 AM
District 19 News: State Rep. Abney Seniors prescription coverage bill becomes law
District 19 News: State Rep. Abney Seniors prescription coverage bill becomes law

Hello, Northsiders! I’m eager to share with you some of the important work I’ve been doing in Harrisburg and here at home.

11/23/2024 10:00 AM
District 20 News: LIHEAP can help pay for your heating bill this winter
District 20 News: LIHEAP can help pay for your heating bill this winter

For families living on low incomes in Pennsylvania, financial assistance is available through LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) to help pay heating bills during the cold winter months. Approved applicants for LIHEAP receive a one-time cash grant (does not need to be repaid) that is sent directly to their utility company or fuel provider. Additional LIHEAP benefits may be available for households experiencing a heating emergency, like a broken heater or gas line that must be replaced.

11/06/2024 10:00 AM
District 19 News: Voting tour continues, senior fair held
District 19 News: Voting tour continues, senior fair held

Hello, Northsiders! I’m eager to share with you some of the important work I’ve been doing across Pennsylvania and here at home.

10/30/2024 09:00 AM
District 20 News: Rep. Kinkead asks Pennsylvanians to make a plan to vote
District 20 News: Rep. Kinkead asks Pennsylvanians to make a plan to vote

Election Day is almost here! Because officials at all levels of government have a tremendous impact on every aspect of our daily lives, using your voice at the ballot box is one of the best things you can do as an individual to create positive changes in your community. Whether you prefer to vote by mail or in person on Election Day, I encourage eligible voters to participate in every election. As a passionate voter, I want to share the many resources available to help make sure your voice is heard on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

10/23/2024 09:00 AM
District 21 News: Rep. Powell reminds citizens to register to vote
District 21 News: Rep. Powell reminds citizens to register to vote

Hello neighbors, happy October! We’re meeting again in Harrisburg this month to continue the work our voters elected us to do – address rising costs, increase public safety, and protect the rights of all our neighbors.

10/08/2024 11:20 AM
District 20 News: Discussing food insecurity, need for food bank volunteers
District 20 News: Discussing food insecurity, need for food bank volunteers

Over 1.5 million people, including more than 436,000 children, experience food insecurity in Pennsylvania every year. With September being Hunger Action Month, now is the time to have a conversation about how we can work together to combat hunger here in Allegheny County and across the Commonwealth. One of the best things you can do as an individual to combat hunger in our region is to support the work being done by your local food bank.

09/30/2024 09:00 AM
District 19 News: Rep. Abney issues a call to vote
District 19 News: Rep. Abney issues a call to vote

Hello, Northsiders! I’m eager to share with you some important work I’ve been doing here at home and a call to get out and vote.

09/21/2024 09:00 AM
District 21 News: Rep. Powell’s office adds free notary services
District 21 News: Rep. Powell’s office adds free notary services

Happy September! The air is finally cooling, tailgates are in full swing, and I’m back in Harrisburg to advance legislation that will support affordable housing, create green jobs in sustainable energy, and expand access to healthcare.

09/01/2024 11:00 AM
District 20 news: Kinkead introduces bill to make college more affordable
District 20 news: Kinkead introduces bill to make college more affordable

I hope you, your friends, and your family are having a fantastic summer and staying cool! As students are soon heading back to school, I want to share some exciting news about a new law I crafted that will help make college more affordable for students here in Pennsylvania.

08/28/2024 09:00 AM