Southwest Allegheny News

Pennsylvania Senate approves bill to establish Ireland Trade Commission

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 25, 2024

Legislation to establish an Ireland Trade Commission in Pennsylvania was approved by the Senate today, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), co-chair of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus and sponsor of the bill.

Southwest Allegheny News area weekly mass times

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 23, 2024

The following parishes in the Southwest Allegheny News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Weekly recap, week ending June 15 home sales in Allegheny County

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 22, 2024

There were 291 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending June 15, according to BlockShopper.com.

House Republicans conclude hearings on proposed tax cuts in Pennsylvania

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 21, 2024

Rep. Natalie Mihalek and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail, concluded a series of hearings in Bethel Park on the proposed tax cut bill.

Robinson's advanced manufacturing initiative becomes law in Pennsylvania

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 21, 2024

HARRISBURG – The governor signed Sen. Devlin Robinson’s (R-37) legislation into law last week to enhance Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry. Act 24 of 2024, previously Senate Bill 497, will establish the Max Manufacturing Initiative Act, offering grants and loans to eligible applicants in advanced manufacturing. This field uses innovative technologies to develop and improve products across various industries.

Final hearing held on historic Pennsylvania tax cuts

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 21, 2024

Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the final hearing in a series to discuss House Bill 2388, the House Republican tax cut bill that would return $3 billion to the people of Pennsylvania by reducing the Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate from 3.07% to 2.8% and eliminating the Gross Receipts Tax on electric bills.

House GOP plans Allegheny County hearing on tax cuts

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 18, 2024

House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail and Rep. Natalie Mihalek, along with other lawmakers, are set to host a hearing on the House Republican tax cut plan.

Marcellus Shale fees to benefit Allegheny County communities

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 18, 2024

Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) announced today that communities in the 44th Legislative District in Allegheny County will receive nearly $137,000 in Marcellus Shale impact fees.

House GOP to hold hearing on tax cuts in Allegheny County

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 18, 2024

The House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), will hold the fifth hearing in a series titled “Historic Tax Cuts.” The session aims to discuss House Bill 2388, which proposes reducing the Personal Income Tax and eliminating the Gross Receipts Tax on electricity.

Home sales during week ending June 8 in Allegheny County

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 15, 2024

There were 276 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending June 8, according to BlockShopper.com.

Southwest Allegheny News area weekly mass times

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 15, 2024

The following parishes in the Southwest Allegheny News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Senator Robinson honors local women veterans alongside RMU president

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 12, 2024

PITTSBURGH – Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Robert Morris University (RMU) President Dr. Michelle Patrick honored local women veterans today, including former prisoner of war (POW) Jessica Lynch.

Pennsylvania committee approves bill to establish Ireland Trade Commission

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 11, 2024

HARRISBURG – Legislation to establish an Ireland Trade Commission in Pennsylvania has successfully passed the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee today. The bill, sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Marty Flynn (D-22), and Tim Kearney (D-26), aims to strengthen educational, economic, governmental, and personal links between Pennsylvania and Ireland.

Robinson's bill supporting disabled veterans' recreation advances to Senate

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 11, 2024

Legislation supporting disabled veterans has been unanimously approved by the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). Senate Bill 698 would require the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) to issue Military Event License Exemptions and Permits for disabled veterans’ rehabilitation and enjoyment.

Robinson's paid family leave bill advances in Pennsylvania Senate

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 11, 2024

HARRISBURG – Legislation to establish a state-paid family leave program was approved by the Senate Labor and Industry Committee today, according to the committee chair and sponsor of the bill, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37).

Senate committee approves bills on cancer treatment access and insurance market stabilization

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 11, 2024

The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee approved two bills today aimed at enhancing cancer treatment access and stabilizing the insurance market, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37).

Pennsylvania Senate passes scholarship expansion bill as part of 'Grow PA' initiative

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 11, 2024

Tens of thousands of students in Pennsylvania would gain greater access to affordable post-secondary education and career preparation programs under a package of bills approved by the Senate this week. The legislation, which received bipartisan support, is part of the "Grow PA" initiative aimed at connecting students with high-demand careers within the state.

From North Allegheny News

Allegheny County had 37,794 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in 2020, analysis shows

By North Allegheny News Service | 9 months ago

Allegheny County had 37,794 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in the year 2020.

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Armstrong County had 1,615 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in 2020, analysis shows

By North Allegheny News Service | 9 months ago

Armstrong County had 1,615 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in the year 2020.

Senate passes bill expanding access to Ready To Succeed Scholarship Program

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 10, 2024

The Senate has passed legislation to expand the Ready to Succeed Scholarship Program, as announced by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), the bill's sponsor. Senate Bill 1152 aims to broaden the scholarship program, which offers financial aid to academically successful students for post-secondary education expenses.