Pittsburgh Hearing Examines Robinson’s Bill Ensuring Lead Free Drinking Water in Schools
Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) and Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) today hosted an informational hearing examining legislation to ensure Pennsylvania students have access to safe, lead-free drinking water in schools. [Read More]
Robinson: Pennsylvania State Senate Honors America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania State Senate held a ceremonial gathering Tuesday at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to honor America’s 250th birthday, said Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]
Tartaglione, Kane, Robinson Accessibility Bill Signed into Law as Act 16 of 2026
Sens. Tina Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia), John Kane (D-9, Chester/Delaware), and Devlin Robinson (R-37, Allegheny) announced that Senate Bill 867 has been signed into law by the governor this week, becoming Act 16 of 2026. The bipartisan legislation restores and modernizes Pennsylvania’s process for adopting updated accessibility standards in building codes. [Read More]
Legislation to Strengthen Commercial Driver Safety, Require English Proficiency Passes Senate
Legislation aimed at improving highway safety by strengthening standards for commercial drivers and increasing penalties for unsafe operation of large trucks has passed the Senate, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), who supported the measures. [Read More]
Robinson Applauds Senate Passage of Legislation Strengthening Penalties for Attempted Murder of Law Enforcement Officers
Legislation to strengthen penalties for individuals who attempt to murder a law enforcement officer and cause serious bodily injury was passed by the Senate, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), who supported the measure. [Read More]
Senators Applaud Advancement of Bill to Create Phone-Free Schools in PA
Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vincent Hughes (D-7), and Steve Santarseiro (D-10) issued the following joint statement after Senate Bill 1014 was approved by the House of Representatives Education Committee: [Read More]
Robinson, Baker Applaud Updated Elevator Safety Standards
As chair of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee and as the prime sponsor of legislation creating the Elevator Safety Board, Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Lisa Baker (R-20) applauded the Independent Regulatory Review Commission’s approval of updated elevator safety standards last week. The two senators have worked collaboratively to advance updated standards during the last few years to improve consumer confidence in elevators across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Advances Robinson Backed Bill to Protect Firefighter Spousal Benefits
HARRISBURG –– The Senate has unanimously approved legislation to close a nearly 100-year-old loophole in firefighter pension benefits, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), who helped lead the effort. House Bill 797, sponsored by Rep. Jessica Benham (D-36), would update the Second Class City Firemen Relief Law to clarify eligibility rules for firefighter pensions, ensuring […] [Read More]
Robinson Votes to Advance Legislation to Require English Proficiency, Strengthen Penalties for Reckless Truck Drivers
The Senate Transportation Committee has approved legislation to protect Pennsylvania drivers by reinforcing commercial vehicle safety, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), who serves as vice chair of the committee. The effort to advance these bills comes on the heels of a tragic fatal crash in Indiana involving a PA-issued nondomiciled Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) held by an illegal immigrant from Kyrgyzstan and a wanted terrorist from Uzbekistan found to hold a PA-issued nondomiciled CDL. These incidents sparked concerns about potential loopholes in the system used to award CDLs in Pennsylvania by PennDOT. [Read More]
Clark Testing Enhances its Customer Facing Capabilities with State-of-the-Art Equipment
Clark Testing announces the successful commissioning of its new Spectral Dynamics SD-44000LS3-650 Electrodynamic Vibration Shaker System at its Pittsburgh headquarters and dynamic test laboratory. [Read More]
Robinson Invites Women Veterans to Submit Their Stories of Service
Pennsylvania women who served in the United States Armed Forces are encouraged to register by May 8 for a state Capitol ceremony honoring their service, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]
Robinson Announces Nearly $500,000 to Combat Community Violence Through Youth Science Program in Allegheny County
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) today announced the approval of $498,000 in state funding for The Citizen Science Lab (TCSL) in Allegheny County through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Grant program. [Read More]