Local Government News
Robinson: Senate Acts to Put the Brakes on Street Racing
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would increase penalties on illegal street racing was approved today by the Senate, according to one of the bill’s sponsors, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37).“This legislation is crucial to reduce instances of dangerous street racing which often results in crashes, or even deaths,” Robinson said. “Our streets are not part of a movie set. It’s time to put effective incentives in place for those who participate in these extremely harmful stunts.”Senate Bill 998 – also known as the “Putting the Brakes on Street Racing” legislation – proposes...
Gaydos Announces School Safety Grants for 44th District
On April 30, 2024, Rep. Valerie Gaydos of the 44th Legislative District in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, revealed that the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) had approved around $1.56 million in grants aimed at enhancing safety and security measures in schools within the district.Gaydos emphasized the importance of these grants by stating, "Educators cannot effectively teach, and students cannot effectively learn." She further expressed, "No parent should have to worry about their children’s safety when they send them off to school."The allocated funds will enable...