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E-news Updates – October 24, 2026
In this Update: Pennsylvania is One Step Closer to Cellphone-Free Schools Bill Combatting Online Child Predators Approved by General Assembly Bill Modernizing Nonprofit Fundraising Almost Law Dam Signage Bill Approved in Memory of Bethel Park Teacher Easier, More Accessible Colorectal Cancer Screenings Approved North Hills Community Leaders’ Breakfast Moon Area School District’s New Athletics Facility […] [Read More]
Bill to Protect Children from Internet Crimes, Boost Prosecution of Predators Approved by General Assembly
Legislation to improve Pennsylvania’s ability to investigate and prosecute internet crimes against children has been unanimously approved by the General Assembly, according to the bill’s Senate sponsor, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). The bill authorizes up to $5 million to be used annually for grants to support the program. [Read More]
Pennsylvania is One Step Closer to Cellphone-Free Schools
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vincent Hughes (D-7) and Steve Santarseiro (D-10) addressing student cellphone use during school is almost law. [Read More]
Robinson’s Bill Modernizing Nonprofit Fundraising Almost Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) to support Pennsylvania’s local fire companies, youth sports leagues, VFWs, and other nonprofits by modernizing the small games of chance law was unanimously approved by the Senate and is one step closer to enactment. [Read More]
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Alicia’s Law is on its way to becoming law in Pennsylvania!
This bill will provide the funding and resources to better investigate and prosecute horrendous internet crimes against children, which will certainly save the lives and innocence of countless Pennsylvania children.
Thanks to @reportitay and @itsaliciakozak for their partnership on this important bill!
Learn more at the link in my bio.
I participated in the dedication of the Plain Clothes Detectives office in Pittsburgh Police Bureau’s Zone 3 Station to John Gagliardi. His family was present to honor him as well who are continuing his legacy of service.
Thank you to Cornell School District Superintendent, Aaron Thomas, for a tour of the district’s high school. These students are fortunate to have such high-quality resources to bolster their education.
This week, my bill with @senhughesoffice and @senator_stevesantarsiero to make PA schools cellphone-free was sent to the governor’s desk for his signature
They are attention- and experience-blockers that connect you with people far away while disconnecting you from the people and experiences right in front of you.
They have not, in any way, helped improve student learning or social growth – in fact, they’ve done the opposite.
And now there’s emerging data showing that Generation Z – the first generation to be raised online – is also the first generation to be less intelligent than their parents.
We cannot allow our next generation to have their education, mental health, and futures stolen from them.
I’m so glad my colleagues on both sides of the aisle agree that supporting our kids and freeing them from the distractions of cellphones in school is imperative!
Pennsylvania’s fire companies, youth sports leagues, VFWs, and other nonprofits will finally get the change they’ve been seeking for years to help them fundraise more easily!
My bill to allow nonprofits to accept online payments like Venmo, PayPal, and credit cards is long overdue, but thankfully is now on its way to becoming law here in the commonwealth.
Learn more at the link in my bio.
Thank you to everyone who came to the Community Leaders Breakfast I hosted with @repjeremyshaffer! It was a great opportunity to network and learn how we can support each other in making our communities better places to live and work.
As more and more children have access to the internet at a young age, the predators we once worried about on our streets are now sitting behind computers and smartphones interacting with innocent children.
@reportitay, @itsaliciakozak, and I are fighting back against these criminals today by finally passing our legislation to provide the funding and tools needed to better investigate and prosecute these horrendous crimes, and most importantly - protect PA children.
Learn more at the link in my bio!
@repnataliemihalek’s House Bill 961 is a very simple measure that could save lives.
By requiring all dams on PA waterways to be properly marked, this bill will prevent future tragedies like the tragic loss of @bethel_park_school_district teacher, Jon Gentile: https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/jon-gentile-death-legislation-pennsylvania/
I was proud to vote in favor of this important bill!
Meet Devlin Robinson
Robinson was first elected to the 37th Senatorial District in 2020. His legislative priorities include: lowering and reforming tax codes; assisting and honoring veterans, first responders and law enforcement; supporting small businesses; and enhancing manufacturing and labor opportunities. He has had nine bills signed into law.