Southwest Allegheny News

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.

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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.

Lawmakers introduce Alicia’s Law to combat online child exploitation

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 10, 2024

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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.

Kuzma leads effort to create youth and handicapped fishing area in South Park Township

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 10, 2024

On Saturday, Representative Andrew Kuzma (R-Allegheny/Washington) led a volunteer group to establish a fishing area for youth and handicapped individuals in South Park Township.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Legislators to introduce Alicia's Law for combating child exploitation in Pennsylvania

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 7, 2024

A group of legislators from Pennsylvania is set to announce new efforts aimed at funding the prosecution of technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and internet crimes against children.

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.

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).

Robinson's bill aiming to reduce community bank tax rate advances to Senate

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 5, 2024

HARRISBURG – The Senate Finance Committee approved Sen. Devlin Robinson’s (R-37) legislation today to reduce the Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax (MTIT) for mutual banks.

Southwest Allegheny News area weekly mass times

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 3, 2024

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