Veena and I had a wonderful time yesterday evening at the Garden Gala to support Northland Public Library. Thanks to the staff, volunteers, and sponsors for organizing this great event and all the community members who came out for this worthy cause.

Veena and I had a wonderful time yesterday evening at the North Allegheny Women’s Association (NAWA) Easter Egg Hunt to support charities in our region. Thank you for a great event and all you do for our community.

Wonderful to attend my intern Carson’s end-of-course House committee simulation at the PITT Institute of Politics. Carson and his classmates did an incredible job – probably need to take some pointers! Thanks for your great work for our community, and best wishes on graduation!

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Allegheny County recently announced five ballot drop off locations! You can mail your ballot back or return at a ballot drop box, including at the North Park Skating Rink.

Wonderful tonight to attend the Allegheny CMS Honors recognizing the outstanding Allegheny County physicians recognized by PA Medical Society as among the 40 outstanding physicians under 40 in Pennsylvania. Congratulations for your outstanding work in our community!

Proud to be a member of the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus and participate in events on how the Momnibus package of bills can make a real positive difference in reducing Black, and as a result all, maternal mortality in PA. As a physician-legislator, I know we must do more to address this crisis.

Proud to recognize NA Girls Wrestling Leyna Rumpler as the PIAA state runner up in girls wrestling with Rep. Mercuri. Congratulations on an amazing season!

The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program recently expanded to assist more Pennsylvanians! Please call my office at (412) 348-8028 to learn more about the program.

Today I joined fellow members of the Blue-Green Caucus as we discussed the opportunities with creating a more clean and sustainable energy future. In partnership with unions and environmentalists, we can grow our economy while addressing climate change.

Proud to join Rep. Dan Deasy, Dem. colleagues, and advocates to highlight the importance of combating domestic violence ahead of House recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. As a physician-legislator, I'm committed to protecting our community from crime and violence.

Approximately 600,000 children were victims of abuse in 2021. Report child abuse by calling 412-473-2000. Learn more here: alleghenycounty.us/Services/Human….

As a fellow practicing physician, I know firsthand the important and vital work that osteopathic physicians do every day to improve the health of our community. I was honored to introduce a resolution recognizing April 15-21, 2024 as National Osteopathic Medicine Week in PA.

Proud to join bipartisan colleagues, PA Department of Labor & Industry Sec. Walker, and members of the EASRCC to highlight the need for the Senate to pass legislation against worker misclassification, wage theft, and tax fraud. I will always champion safety and fairness in the workplace.

Apply for an absentee or mail-in ballot by tomorrow at vote.pa.gov

Ashok and I had a wonderful time yesterday evening at the Hampton Township SD high school musical Tuck Everlasting. Congratulations to the cast, orchestra, crew, teachers, and parents for a great performance! Best wishes for the shows next weekend!

Wishing a prosperous Puthandu to those in the Tamil community!

Great to join Lindsey Williams and Rep. Brandon Markosek in speaking with student members of the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association about the importance of advocacy. Proud to support their important work, including prime sponsoring HB 1235, the audiology and speech pathology interstate compact.