As we approach the June 30 deadline for finalizing Pennsylvania’s budget, I remain focused on ensuring that every dollar we allocate reflects the values, needs, and priorities of our communities. Budget negotiations are intensifying, and I am committed to advocating for investments that uplift worki...

By Rep. Abney Hello, Northsiders! I would like to share with you a recap of this year’s state budget hearings in Harrisburg and talk a little bit about some of the questions I raised with the heads of state departments and agencies. Week one of budget hearings kicked off with the Pennsylvania depart...

By Rep. Abney Hello, Northsiders! I would like to share with you some information that includes what I hope this year’s state budget looks like and how I’m contributing to transportation improvements here at home in a new role. After hearing and reviewing Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025/26 budget proposal,...

By Rep. Abney Hello, Northsiders! I would like to share with you some information about upcoming hearings that will shape this year’s state budget and the many state resources available to you. First, however, I want to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of my House Democratic c...

By Rep. Abney 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. I joined Gov. Josh Shapiro at Big Tom...

By Rep. Abney Hello, Northsiders! I’m eager to share with you some of the important work I’ve been doing in Harrisburg and here at home. I’m excited to announce that I was elected the new chair of the House Allegheny County Democratic Delegation! I previously served as city vice chair on the delegat...

By Rep. Aerion Abney Hello, Northsiders! I’m eager to share with you some of the important work I’ve been doing in Harrisburg and here at home. One piece of legislation I’ve introduced recently is set to be signed into law. House Bill 2378 would exclude saving bonds and their accrued interest from P...

By Rep. Abney 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. I was thrilled to help kick off a campaign to get neighbors to the ballot box in November. My Pennsylvania House Democratic colleagues and I met with Alleghe...

By Rep. Abney Hello, Northsiders! I’m eager to share with you some of the important work I’ve been doing in Harrisburg. The biggest and most important success is that my affirmative vote helped pass the 2024-25 fiscal year budget, which Gov. Josh Shapiro recently signed into law. An essential part o...

By State Rep. Abney Hello, Northsiders! I hope everyone who celebrated had a safe and enjoyable Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. I’m eager to share with you some of the important work I’ve been doing in Harrisburg and here at home. I’m excited to collaborate with state Rep. Danielle Friel Otten in the...