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Bipartisan bill introduced in Pennsylvania aims at easing medical debt

Rep. Andrew Kuzma, along with several other Pennsylvania legislators, has introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at alleviating medical debt for low-income residents in the state.

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 16, 2025

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Robinson announces committee roles for 2025-26 legislative session

Senator Devlin Robinson has been appointed to several key Senate committees for the 2025-26 legislative session.

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 15, 2025

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Gaydos announces grants totaling $535K for Parkway West CTC

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 14, 2025

Rep. Valerie Gaydos of Allegheny County has announced two grants for Parkway West Career and Technology Center (CTC), amounting to a total of $535,000.

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Bipartisan bill introduced to enhance food allergy safety in Pennsylvania

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 13, 2025

State Representatives Arvind Venkat and Natalie Mihalek have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing food allergy safety across Pennsylvania.

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Andrew Kuzma joins key committees in second term at Pennsylvania House

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 9, 2025

Rep. Andrew Kuzma, representing the 39th Legislative District in Pennsylvania, has begun his second term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

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Valerie Gaydos begins fourth term representing Pennsylvania's 44th Legislative District

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 8, 2025

Rep. Valerie Gaydos, a Republican from Allegheny, was sworn in on Tuesday to start her fourth term representing the 44th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. “I am truly grateful to the residents of the 44th District...

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Jason Ortitay chairs new technology committee in Pennsylvania

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 7, 2025

Rep. Jason Ortitay of the Republican Party has been sworn in for his sixth term in the Pennsylvania Legislature.

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Devlin Robinson begins second term as Pennsylvania State Senator

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 7, 2025

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Ortitay begins sixth term; chairs new tech-focused committee

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 7, 2025

Rep. Jason Ortitay, a Republican from Washington and Allegheny counties, has officially started his sixth term in the Pennsylvania Legislature.

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Robinson reappointed to boards aiding veterans and business growth in Western Pennsylvania

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 6, 2025

Senator Devlin Robinson of Pennsylvania's 37th District has been reappointed to two significant boards aimed at supporting veterans and enhancing the commercial use of waterways in Western Pennsylvania.

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Grants boost school safety initiatives in Pennsylvania's 44th district

By Southwest Allegheny News | Dec 6, 2024

Rep. Valerie Gaydos of Allegheny announced that schools in the 44th Legislative District have received over $508,000 in grants.

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Grant awarded to boost digital connectivity for Western PA students

By Southwest Allegheny News | Nov 21, 2024

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has provided a grant to Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania, Inc., located in Bridgeville, Allegheny County.

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Pennsylvania strengthens laws protecting pets in domestic violence cases

By Southwest Allegheny News | Nov 21, 2024

Rep. Natalie Mihalek has announced that a new bipartisan bill aimed at protecting pets in domestic violence situations has been signed into law.

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Gaydos announces grants for recreational projects in Allegheny County

By Southwest Allegheny News | Nov 13, 2024

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Bill signed into law to expand access to sign language interpreters

By Southwest Allegheny News | Nov 7, 2024

Legislation aimed at improving access to sign language interpreters in Pennsylvania has been signed into law.

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Specialty license plates available for PA veterans with Global War on Terrorism Medal

By Southwest Allegheny News | Nov 4, 2024

Beginning November 12, Pennsylvania veterans who have earned the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-EM) can apply for a specialty license plate recognizing their service.