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Robinson: Senate Acts to Put the Brakes on Street Racing

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 30, 2024

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...

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Gaydos Announces School Safety Grants for 44th District

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 30, 2024

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...

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Which former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29?

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 28, 2024

These former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29.

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Southwest Allegheny News area weekly mass times

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 27, 2024

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

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Week ending April 20: Allegheny County home sales

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 27, 2024

There were 235 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending April 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Bethel Park Wastewater Project Receives $15 Million Funding Boost, Lawmakers Say

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 24, 2024

HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny/Washington) have announced a significant development for the Bethel Park Wastewater Treatment Facility. The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved a $15 million low-interest loan for upgrades at the facility."Maintenance of utility infrastructure systems is a major safety concern, and I am glad local officials are identifying important upgrades and working hard to make them happen," stated Rep. Natalie Mihalek. "This is precisely why...

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Gaydos, Benham to Discuss Legislation to Protect Pharmacies and Residents

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 22, 2024

Reps. Valerie Gaydos and Jessica Benham are set to discuss House Bill 1993, bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting pharmacies and residents who depend on prescription drugs. The bill, if passed, would address concerns related to Pennsylvania Benefit Managers (PBMs) and their practices. According to the announcement, the legislation would involve the Pennsylvania Insurance Department in developing a process to handle pharmacy complaints against PBMs.The proposed bill also seeks to limit or prohibit certain practices by PBMs, including patient steering, spread pricing,...

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Which former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 21, 2024

These former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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Allegheny County home sales in week ending April 13

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 20, 2024

There were 239 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending April 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Southwest Allegheny News area weekly mass times

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 20, 2024

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

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Home prices in Allegheny County increased

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2024 in Allegheny County rose by $10,000, while total sales decreased by 5.4%.

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Analysis: Allegheny County effective property tax rates were lower than the national average in Q1

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 14, 2024

Property owners in Allegheny County paid 0.3% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2024, which is less than 0.2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Southwest Allegheny News.

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Which former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 14, 2024

These former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

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Recent Allegheny County home sales in week ending April 6

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 13, 2024

There were 286 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending April 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Southwest Allegheny News area weekly mass times

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 13, 2024

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

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Robinson’s Bill to Propel Pennsylvania’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Passed by Senate

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 10, 2024

HARRISBURG – Legislation aimed at propelling Pennsylvania's advanced manufacturing sector forward was approved by the Senate today. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson, chair of the Senate’s Labor and Industry Committee, is set to boost economic development, attract high-technology industries, and incentivize private investment."Pennsylvania’s workforce is one of the most productive on the planet," highlighted Senator Robinson, emphasizing the potential of the state's labor force. He further stated, "With enactment of Senate Bill 497, we can attract even more...

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Robinson’s Bill Combatting Illegal Street Racing Heads to Senate

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 9, 2024

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would increase penalties on illegal street racing was approved today by the Senate Transportation Committee, according to one of the bill’s sponsors, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37).“Our reality is not a movie set,” Robinson said. “The reckless behavior of individuals driving erratically and at dangerously high speeds on roads and bridges poses a grave threat to the safety of my constituents who rely on these routes every day. With nearly 20,000 high-speed related crashes recorded in Pennsylvania – including 2,700 in Allegheny County alone –...

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Senate Passes Bail Bill to Protect Communities from Fentanyl and Dangerous Offenders

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 9, 2024

The Senate has passed legislation aimed at strengthening the bail determination process for dangerous individuals, as highlighted by Sen. Devlin Robinson. Robinson, one of the bill’s sponsors, emphasized the importance of the bill, known as Senate Bill 1120 or the “Keeping Our Communities Safe” legislation, in preventing the release of dangerous offenders back into communities.Robinson stated, “It’s unacceptable for dangerous criminals to wander freely in our communities. This legislation will ensure these most dangerous individuals won’t be released back into our...

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Kuzma to Host Shredding Event

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 8, 2024

"On April 8, 2024, Rep. Andrew Kuzma from Pennsylvania announced plans to host a free shredding event for residents in the 39th Legislative District. The event, aimed at helping individuals safeguard against identity theft, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 20, at the Elizabeth Borough Volunteer Fire Company.Representative Kuzma expressed his enthusiasm for hosting the event again, stating, "Last year’s event drew a large crowd, and I am happy to offer this opportunity again." He emphasized the importance of securely destroying personal documents, noting, “One...

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Which former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 7, 2024

These former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8.