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January 28, 2025

Legislators Announce $1.7 Million in Grants for Community Development Projects in District

Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-46), Andrew Kuzma (R-39), Valerie Gaydos (R-44) and Anita Astorino Kulik (D-45) announced the approval of more than $1.67 million from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for vital community development projects. The grants will fund a range of critical initiatives aimed at enhancing public infrastructure, safety and quality of life for residents. [Read More]

January 28, 2025

Labor and Industry Committee Advances Legislation to Ensure Claimants Make Good Faith Efforts to Find Work

The Senate Labor and Industry Committee, chaired by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), advanced legislation to clarify the Unemployment Compensation (UC) Law regarding claimants who take actions to discourage their own hire. [Read More]

January 23, 2025

Robinson Appointed to Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission

Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) announced his appointment to the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC). [Read More]

January 22, 2025

Robinson Announces $460,000 in State Funding for Franklin Park Borough’s Ramblewood Pond Project

Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) today announced the approval of a $460,000 low-interest loan through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support the Franklin Park Borough in addressing critical stormwater management and water quality issues. [Read More]

January 15, 2025

Robinson Announces Committee Assignments for 2025-26 Legislative Session

Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) has been appointed to several influential Senate committees for the 2025-26 legislative session, including continuing his leadership role as chair of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee. [Read More]

January 7, 2025

Robinson Sworn in for Second Term in Pennsylvania State Senate

Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) was officially sworn in today for his second term in the Pennsylvania State Senate. [Read More]

January 6, 2025

Robinson Reappointed to Boards to Support Veterans and Businesses in Western Pennsylvania

Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) will continue his work to support veterans and maximize the commercial use of Pennsylvania waterways following his reappointment to the Advisory Council for the Southwestern Veterans’ Center and the Port of Pittsburgh Commission. [Read More]

November 21, 2024

Robinson Announces Digital Connectivity Grant for Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has awarded a grant to Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. in Bridgeville, Allegheny County, to provide 50 laptops, announced Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]

November 7, 2024

Robinson: Bill to Increase Availability of Sign Language Interpreters Signed into Law

Legislation to modernize and expand access to sign language interpreters has been signed into law. Sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and John Kane (D-9), the bill updates state law to better serve the growing needs of Pennsylvania’s deaf, deafblind and hard-of-hearing communities. [Read More]

November 4, 2024

Robinson: Global War on Terrorism Specialty License Plate Now Available

Beginning Nov. 12, Pennsylvania veterans who earned the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-EM) will have the opportunity to apply for a specialty license plate honoring their service and dedication to our nation. [Read More]