Which former North Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?
These former North Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.
How many companies in cities in Allegheny County received FDA inspections in Q3 2023?
There were seven companies in cities associated with Allegheny County that received seven FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
Mercuri Unveils Tax Rebate Legislation to Return Surplus Money to Taxpayers
Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) has introduced legislation in Pennsylvania aimed at returning surplus money to taxpayers. The proposed legislation would establish the 2024 Taxpayer Dividend Program, offering a one-time dividend to taxpayers who filed their 2023 Personal Income Tax returns in a timely manner, potentially returning up to $1,000 per taxpayer.Mercuri emphasized the importance of giving back to taxpayers, stating, "Pennsylvanians deserve to keep more of their hard earned money." He further highlighted the benefits of the program, noting that "sending money back...
- Which former North Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?
- Which former North Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1?
- How many companies in cities in Allegheny County received FDA inspections in 2023?
- How many companies in cities in Allegheny County received FDA inspections in 2023?
- Which former North Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25?
Census Bureau: 81.1% of people in Allegheny County were old enough to vote in 2021
Of the 1,246,116 citizens living in Allegheny County in 2021, 81.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,010,566 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
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RGGI by Another Name: Mercuri Opposes Shapiro Energy Plan
In response to Governor Josh Shapiro's recently proposed energy plan, Representative Rob Mercuri from Allegheny voiced his concerns, stating, "The Shapiro energy plan, similar to the Biden energy plan, is a plan to limit opportunity and further government dependency for Pennsylvania’s families. The energy economy in Western Pennsylvania should be booming but is being throttled by a climate agenda with no end game in sight."Mercuri criticized the proposed plan for lacking focus on job creation, mentioning, "This proposed plan shows no interest in creating real jobs for...
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Mercuri Commends Commitment to Eliminate Antisemitism on College Campuses
HARRISBURG – Reacting to a House Appropriation Committee hearing with heads of state-related universities on Thursday, Feb. 29 with the state-related universities, Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) commended the presidents on their affirmation of conduct codes prohibiting antisemitic words and actions on their campuses. Mercuri has introduced legislation that would call for taxpayer funding to be restricted from any university that does not clearly outline in their code of conduct that antisemitic behavior is prohibited on campus."I was encouraged to hear our state-related...
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Bills Aim to Improve, Streamline Vital Property Tax, Rent Relief Program
A group of state House lawmakers in Pennsylvania has introduced a package of bills aimed at reforming and streamlining the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. The proposals are designed to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of the program, which provides vital assistance to senior citizens, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals across the Commonwealth.State Rep. Bud Cook, one of the sponsors of the bills, highlighted the need to simplify the application process for rebate recipients. Cook's proposal would allow individuals to apply for rebates...
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Mercuri Commends Funding for Fire and EMS Companies in 28th District
February 13, 2024 - Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) has announced that 12 fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 28th Legislative District will collectively receive nearly $170,000 in state grants through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program. The grants were announced by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) within the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), as part of an ongoing funding program created by the General Assembly.Mercuri expressed his gratitude to the first responders in the community, stating,...
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Mercuri Comments on Gov. Shapiro’s 2024-25 Budget Proposal
Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) has released a statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro's 2024-25 state budget proposal. The proposal, which aims to increase state spending by $3.7 billion, or 8.4%, over the current fiscal year, has sparked both agreement and concerns from Mercuri.Mercuri expressed his agreement with certain aspects of the proposal, stating, "Included in today's proposal are plenty of initiatives I can agree with, including increases in Basic Education Funding, as well as significant investment in health care programs, including mental health services."...
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Funding Awarded for Various Projects across the 28th District, Mercuri says
State funding of nearly $870,000 has been approved for various projects across the 28th District, according to Representative Rob Mercuri. The funding was obtained through the Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF) Program, which aims to promote development in Allegheny County.In Richland Township, the North Hills Council of Governments will receive $200,000 to install an ADA playground and an ADA accessible fire pit at the newly renovated barn in Richland Community Park. Additionally, the Richland Township Municipal Authority will be granted $350,000 to...
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House Republican Members Announce Upcoming Legislative Package to Combat Antisemitism in Education
House Republican members in Pennsylvania have announced an upcoming legislative package aimed at combatting antisemitism in the state's education system. The move comes in response to the rise in antisemitic incidents and the need for increased measures to address this issue.One of the key sponsors of the legislation, Rep. Aaron Kaufer, emphasized the urgency of taking action against antisemitism, stating, "Antisemitism at any level in society must be stopped, period." He highlighted the need to address antisemitism in both primary and higher education institutions.Rep....
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House Republicans to Discuss Upcoming Legislative Package to Combat Antisemitism in Education
House Republicans, including Reps. Aaron Kaufer, Rob Mercuri, Kristin Marcell, Joe Hogan, and other members, will be gathering on Monday, December 11th, at 10 a.m. in the Ryan Building Atrium at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss an upcoming legislative package aimed at combating antisemitism in education.Media coverage of the event is invited and encouraged. Those planning to attend should RSVP and direct any questions to Jason Gottesman at jgottesman@pahousegop.com. For those unable to attend in person, a live...
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TONIGHT! A.W. Beattie Career Center is hosting its Spring Open House from 5:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.
TONIGHT! A.W. Beattie Career Center is hosting its Spring Open House from 5:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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