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In this Update:
Community Highlights
Congratulations are in order for several of my constituents! Aidan, Brady, CJ, Garrett, and Peter of Troop 198 all achieved the rank of Eagle Scout for various projects in the Moon Township area. Dhruv of Troop 2 built ten wildlife animal shelters for Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh for his Eagle Project. Congratulations to all, and best of luck in your future endeavors!
Thank you to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for joining us at Cloverleaf Estates to speak to residents about identity theft prevention measures. The BBB provides resources to find accredited businesses, report fraud, and to stay protected against scams.
Thank you to the Bradford Woods Volunteer Fire Company for hosting their annual Touch-A-Truck event! This is always a wonderful opportunity for kids to interact with their local first responders.
Clairton Sportsmen’s Club hosted their annual Youth Day in Jefferson Hills Borough, providing a great educational opportunity for over 100 young students. Thank you to Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Bomb Squad, Port Authority of Allegheny County Police, Jefferson Hills Fire-Rescue, Ahn LifeFlight, and all volunteers who made this a fun and successful event! New BGS Facility in Imperial
Congratulations to BGS-US on their new location in Imperial! BGS-US supports the medical device, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. I am thrilled to see this $40 million investment in our region’s future and economic vitality. Recognizing Construction Opioid Awareness
Thank you to Jon O’Brien, Executive Director of Keystone Contractors Association, for visiting the Capitol recently and supporting Construction Opioid Awareness Week. I was glad to work with him and my colleagues, Senator Kane and Senator Tartaglione, on this important issue. Read more here. Robinson Introduces Measure to Ban Cell Phones in Schools
Each year, more and more studies are showing the negative impact of smartphones on the development of our children. We are seeing how cell phone usage in schools adversely affects academic achievement, sending math and reading scores plummeting. I recently circulated a Senate co-sponsorship memo alongside my colleagues, Sen. Hughes and Sen. Santarsiero to introduce bipartisan legislation requiring schools to adopt and implement a policy that prohibits the use of cell phones during the school day. If enacted, Pennsylvania would join 27 states that have already restricted cell phones in schools. I appreciated the opportunity to speak with several news outlets about this important topic, including abc27. Read more here. Senate Acts to Provide Funding for Local Bridge Projects
The Senate recently approved legislation to provide state funding for local bridge projects, giving counties the flexibility needed to make essential repairs to municipal bridges. Currently, state Motor License Fund dollars can be used to build and repair county bridges. However, spending guidance fails to address if funding can be used for municipal bridges located within a county. As a result, municipal bridges often go without repair while bridge funding goes unused due to ambiguous guidance. Senate Bill 205 would give counties the flexibility they need to fund local bridge projects. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. Children in Hot Cars: Look Before You Lock
In 2024, 39 children died of heatstroke in vehicles – up 35% from 2023. Most of these deaths are a result of a parent or caregiver forgetting a child in a car.
More information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is available here. Protecting Yourself on Facebook Marketplace
Transactions through social media platforms have limited consumer protections compared to traditional business dealings, and scams happen. In a recent case, a Fayette County family was scammed with fake cash when selling a floor buffer on Facebook Marketplace. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating. There are steps you can take to protect yourself with Facebook Marketplace, such as checking the seller’s Marketplace profile to learn more about them, using online payment methods and verifying the item before paying. Check out more tips here. Sunday Hunting Days Set for 2025
The new Sunday hunting days for 2025 have been set by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Beginning Sept. 14, and through the second Sunday in firearms deer season Dec. 7, all Sundays that fall within established hunting seasons will be included as part of those seasons and open to hunting. Migratory game bird seasons are the lone exception. No Sundays will be added to the 2025-26 migratory game bird seasons because those seasons are set through federal frameworks and adding any Sundays at this time would result in a loss of hunting days in 2025-26. You can find more details here. Take My Minimum Wage Survey!
If you have not yet taken my minimum wage survey, there is still time to do so. Pennsylvania’s minimum wage is an ongoing debate, with several bills introduced in recent years that would increase it in various ways. The Labor and Industry Committee is where these bills are initially considered within the Senate. As chair of this Committee, I want to hear from YOU, my constituents, on minimum wage. Please take this survey to share your thoughts here! National Intern Day!
July 31st was National Intern Day! I am proud to recognize my interns, Rylee and Ella, who have been working in my district office this summer. Thank you for your hard for the 37th district! I know you have bright futures ahead of you! National Night Out
National Night Out is an annual event in August, promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Celebrations kicked off in Pleasant Hills this past week with their annual parade. Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations and more. Look for an event near you for a great way to get to know your local police officers. Thank you to our police officers for everything you do.
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