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Pisciottano AI Transparency Bill Passes Senate with Overwhelming Bipartisan Support, Advances to House for Consideration
Sen. Pisciottano announced the Senate passed his legislation to increase transparency around the use of artificial intelligence in consumer advertising and sales.
Senator Pisciottano Announces $1.3 Million in Community Safety Funding
Sen. Pisciottano announced $1,344,233 in funding approved for organizations serving Allegheny County through programs administered by PCCD.
State and County Leaders Applaud Historic U.S. Steel Investment in the Mon Valley
Following U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel’s announcement of a major investment in the Mon Valley Works, state and county leaders issued the following statement:
Senator Pisciottano Announces $2.1 Million for School Safety Initiatives in Allegheny County
Sen. Pisciottano announced more than $2.1 million has been approved for school safety initiatives in Allegheny County.
Senators Pisciottano and Saval Propose Protections for Homeowners Entering Shared Equity Agreements
Sens. Pisciottano and Saval have circulated a co-sponsorship memo for legislation regulating shared equity agreements, establishing consumer protections and oversight for a growing financial product tied to homeownership.
Senator Pisciottano Announces Extension of Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline
Sen. Pisciottano is encouraging eligible Pennsylvanians to take advantage of the extended deadline for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.
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Senator Pisciottano to Introduce Legislation to Help Small Businesses Provide Health Coverage
Sen. Pisciottano circulated a memo for legislation to establish a tax credit for small businesses to contribute to their employees’ health insurance premiums.
Pisciottano AI Transparency Bill Advances Unanimously
Sen. Pisciottano announced his legislation has been unanimously reported out of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee with bipartisan support.
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Senator Pisciottano Announces Nearly $1.75 Million for Violence Prevention and Youth Program Grants
Monroeville, PA – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today announced that $1,747,897 in state funding has been awarded to organizations and schools across his district through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) Violence Intervention & Prevention (VIP) and...
Leaders Announce McKeesport Versailles Avenue Viaduct Replacement
Leaders Announce Almost $15 Million Investment to Replace Versailles Avenue Viaduct in McKeesport
McKeesport, PA – Federal, state, and local leaders gathered today at the closed Versailles Avenue Viaduct in McKeesport to announce a $14.75 million investment to replace it and restore a critical connection for thousands of residents and commuters. The nearly 300-foot-long bridge has been closed...
Alleged mishandling of pet cremations by Harrison funeral director spurs state legislation
Tiffany Mantzouridis sat in the balcony of the state House chamber Monday, overwhelmed by emotion as legislators unanimously approved a bill to protect pet owners from what they called glaring oversights in cremation services. The Irwin resident is the whistleblower who essentially spurred the...
Valley legislators push for oversight on pet cremation
At a press conference Monday in Harrisburg, a group of state legislators called for reform in the pet cremation industry following unanimous passage of a House bill that would do just that. House Bill 1750, along with Senate Bill 950, would establish standards, increase oversight and ensure...
Lawmakers, Advocates Push Bipartisan Legislation to Close Loopholes in Pet Cremation Industry
Lawmakers, animal advocates, veterinary professionals, and pet owners call for reform in pet cremation industry.
Pennsylvania doesn’t regulate pet cremations — lawmakers want to change that
Senator Pisciottano Announces Nearly $500,000 in Schools-to-Work Grants
Sen. Pisciottano announced that two Allegheny County organizations will receive nearly $500,000 combined through the Schools-to-Work Program.
Pennsylvania lawmaker proposes bill that bans dynamic pricing on groceries
Sen. Nick Pisciottano introduced legislation arguing that the practice of dynamic pricing on goods, such as groceries, can be "predatory" when prices change rapidly and unpredictably for consumers. Pisciottano said the growing use of digital shelf labels allows retailers to update prices...
Senator Pisciottano Announces $686,000 in Grants for Community Projects
Sen. Pisciottano announced $686,000 in state grant funding to support public safety, infrastructure improvement, and parks and recreation projects.