Mid-February to mid-March is a busy time at the Capitol. Multiple budget hearings are held every day on the many different components of the final budget. The budget is due…
Republicans relaunch with a bang in Robinson
A crowd of about 70 gathered both indoors and out at Robinson’s All Star Sports Bar & Grill to celebrate members of the township’s Republican party. The March 10 event,…
McKees Rocks Mayor faces 3 primary challengers
In the election cycle marking his 20-year tenure, McKees Rocks Mayor Jack Muhr faces three primary challengers in the race for the Democratic nomination. While the incumbent is a lifelong…
Proposed tolls on I-79 bridge not a good idea for the community
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives will be out of session until March 15. Until that time, the Appropriations Committee will be conducting budget hearings and committee meetings on matters from…
House pushes to allow for expired food donations in some cases
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives met the week of February 1. After a two-day snow delay, the House entered session to take up voting on several impactful bills. This past…
New bill could change the way we handle future disasters
Pennsylvanians may soon have a say in how emergency situations are handled by the state government. The House has passed a bill (House Bill 55) that is now on its…
New proposals could change state constitutional laws
I know many of us had hoped to start 2021 on a good note, but between the surge in COVID-19 cases and political unrest, that hope has to wait. The…


