Councilman Wilson provides a guide to voting in the November election Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello voters! It’s that wonderful time of the year where we exercise our right to fairly and democratically elect our leaders. I urge you all to take part in this process and in this column, I am...

Rep. Kinkead looks back at her first year in office Photo: Office of Rep. Kinkead At the end of November, my first term as a state representative will officially be over. And what a first term it has been! From navigating the challenges of a global pandemic to responding to the overturning of Roe v....

Rep. Kinkead encourages people to develop a plan to vote Photo: Office of Rep. Kinkead Our democracy is of the people, by the people and for the people. As such, it functions best with an informed and engaged voting population. During an election, your vote is your voice. The more people that vote, ...

Councilman Wilson discusses protecting trans youth and new real estate developments Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello everyone, A few weeks ago, I was proud to present the first proclamation issued by Pittsburgh City Council to “Protect Trans Kids” to several young trans students and activist...

Councilman Wilson goes over the new legislative maps for Pittsburgh City Council and the new Capital Budget Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello everyone,  As City Council resumes business following recess, I wanted to share some important legislative updates from City Hall. Before Council went ...

Rep. Kinkead discusses service dog etiquette Photo: Office of Rep. Kinkead For many of us, dogs are our best friends – an enormous source of companionship and emotional support. But for folks living with sensory issues such as blindness, dogs are also a fundamental part of navigating the world. Sinc...

Councilman Wilson discusses resolutions for service worker wages, funds for non-profit healthcare providers and economic development projects. Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello everyone,  As City Council enters recess this month, I wanted to share some legislative updates from our office. In ...

Rep. Kinkead: A breakdown of this year’s state budget Photo: Office of Rep. Kinkead How are state tax dollars spent in Pennsylvania? That question is answered every year, typically during the month of June, when the state House, Senate, and governor work together to craft a budget to determine exact...

The City of Pittsburgh’s GOLD Plan and the Pennsylvania Resources Council’s ‘Lens on Litter’ Photo Contest tackle the state’s litter program from different angles. Photo: Samantha Weaver, Allegheny Cleanways  By Mary Elizabeth Lynch In 2021, PennEnvironment conducted a widespread study that included...

Councilman Wilson discusses three bills he introduced in response to the recent SCOTUS ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade. Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello everyone,  At the end of June, I introduced three bills at Pittsburgh City Council to protect reproductive freedom and the right to choose i...