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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.

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.

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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.

Home sales in Allegheny County in week ending May 25

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jun 2, 2024

There were 272 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending May 25, according to BlockShopper.com.

Home sales in Allegheny County during week ending May 18

By Southwest Allegheny News | May 30, 2024

There were 53 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending May 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Southwest Allegheny News area weekly mass times

By Southwest Allegheny News | May 30, 2024

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

Devan Zirwas, former West Allegheny Senior High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Southwest Allegheny News | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

Chase Krewson, former South Fayette Township High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Southwest Allegheny News | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against UConn Huskies.

Tyler Pitzer, former South Fayette Township High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Southwest Allegheny News | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.

Check presentation to support Canonsburg-Houston police merger

By Southwest Allegheny News | May 23, 2024

Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) will lead a check presentation to Canonsburg Borough to assist with the costs associated with executing a memorandum of understanding that will enable its police force to service Houston Borough. Ortitay collaborated with New Directions Mental Health to secure the necessary funding.