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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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).

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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.

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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.

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Kuzma leads effort to create accessible fishing area

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 10, 2024

On June 10, 2024, Representative Andrew Kuzma (R-Allegheny/Washington) spearheaded an initiative to establish a fishing area for youth and handicapped individuals in South Park Township. The project took place on a decommissioned bridge over Peters Creek.

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Valuation: Pricing for the median home in Allegheny County increased in May 2024 compared to May 2023

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 9, 2024

In May, the median sale price of a home in Allegheny County rose by $8,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales remained unchanged.

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Weekly recap of Allegheny County home sales during week ending June 1

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 8, 2024

There were 256 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending June 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Southwest Allegheny News area weekly mass times

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 8, 2024

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

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Legislators to unveil funding plan for prosecuting child exploitation crimes

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 7, 2024

A bipartisan and bicameral group of legislators will announce efforts to fund the prosecution of technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and internet crimes against children.

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Senate leaders to host conference on construction opioid awareness

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 7, 2024

HARRISBURG – Chair of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), will join minority chair Sen. John Kane (D-9), fellow legislators, and the Keystone Contractors Association to raise awareness of construction opioid issues in Pennsylvania on Monday, June 10, at 11 a.m. at the Capitol Fountain, located at the Capitol Complex in Harrisburg.

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Robinson's bill for advanced manufacturing jobs moves closer to enactment

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 6, 2024

The House of Representatives has approved Senator Devlin Robinson’s (R-37) legislation aimed at enhancing Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry. Senate Bill 497, known as the Max Manufacturing Initiative Act, proposes to offer grants and loans to eligible applicants in advanced manufacturing. This sector employs innovative technologies to develop and improve products across various industries.

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Expansion of disabled veteran property tax relief approved by Senate

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 6, 2024

Legislation allowing more disabled veterans to receive property tax relief was approved by the Senate this week, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37).