Governor Josh Shapiro recently presented his state budget proposal to the General Assembly, outlining a $48.34 billion plan that includes a substantial increase in state appropriations. However, not everyone is pleased with this proposal.Representative Valerie Gaydos of the 44th Legislative District expressed her concerns about the governor's budget. Gaydos stated, "I cannot support a budget which drains $15.9 billion from the General Fund balance and spends nearly $3.2 billion more than what the state currently brings in. This does not put Pennsylvania on strong...
In response to Governor Josh Shapiro's budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year, Representative Jason Ortitay issued a statement emphasizing the need for further discussions and negotiations to ensure a budget that benefits the taxpayers of Pennsylvania. Ortitay expressed his intention to work towards an on-time budget that meets the needs of the state.Ortitay stated, "Today was an opportunity for Gov. Josh Shapiro to lay out his priorities for this budget year, which is due by June 30. Over the next four months, there will be hearings, legislation, and negotiations. I...
There were eight companies in cities associated with Allegheny County that received eight FDA inspections in January, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
In response to President Joe Biden's decision to pause the approval of pending applications for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, Representative Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) has voiced his concerns. Ortitay believes that Biden's announcement is driven by politics and bad policy.Ortitay highlights the fact that Russia is one of the top exporters of LNG and that, due to the war in Ukraine, other countries have reduced their reliance on Russia. By pausing pending applications, Biden is limiting choices for our allies and potentially increasing their dependence...
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) has announced that more than $3.5 million in funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) will be awarded for local projects in Allegheny County. The funding will be used for various initiatives aimed at enhancing the community and ensuring the safety and enjoyment of its residents."These projects are being funded by state dollars that are returning to the district and being utilized toward the enjoyment and safety of our community," said Robinson. "I am pleased to assist in the securing of these funds, and I look forward to seeing...
HARRISBURG - Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) has announced that over $3.5 million in funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) will be allocated to various local projects. These projects aim to enhance the community, promote safety, and foster economic development."These projects are being funded by state dollars that are returning to the district and being utilized toward the enjoyment and safety of our community," said Robinson. "I am pleased to assist in the securing of these funds, and I look forward to seeing the projects come to fruition."One of the...
HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny/Washington) have announced that a $275,000 grant has been approved by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority for improvements to the Municipality of Bethel Park's Millennium Park. The grant, which comes from the Allegheny Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund, will be used to install light poles at baseball fields in Millennium Park that currently do not have lighting."Bethel Park has worked hard to build and maintain a first-class location that's used by...
Jan. 17, 2024 - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) has announced that 10 projects in the 44th Legislative District have received nearly $2.1 million in state grant funding from the Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF) program. The funding was secured through the efforts of Gaydos and Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny).Gaydos expressed her satisfaction with the allocation of funds, stating, "I am pleased that tax dollars are returning to our communities to help fund these important projects. We must do everything in our power to keep people safe and secure,...
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Allegheny County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.
In December 2023, the median sale price of a home in Allegheny County fell by $2,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 9.3%.