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]
Robinson Applauds Passage of Colorectal Cancer Screening Legislation
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) today applauded the Senate’s passage of legislation expanding access to colorectal cancer screening in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Robinson Calls on State Leaders to Work Together on Solution for Skill Games in PA
Earlier this year, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that unregulated skill games often found in taverns, convenience stores, bars, and clubs across the commonwealth are like slot machines in the eyes of the law and should be regulated as such. [Read More]
Robinson, Nonprofit Advocates Urge Action on Legislation to Modernize Charitable Fundraising
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) today urged action on his legislation to modernize Pennsylvania’s small games of chance law during a press conference at the state Capitol. [Read More]
Pennycuick, Robinson, Senate Veterans Hold Press Conference to Highlight Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) today held a press conference with Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37); Chris Dush (R-25) and Gene Yaw (R-23) to highlight Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. [Read More]
Back-to-School Safety Starts Before the First Bell
Every year around this time, parents focus on getting their children ready for another school year. They buy school supplies and prepare for the return to homework and after-school activities. [Read More]
Robinson Secures More than $3.5 Million in State Funding for Key Community Projects Across District
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) announced several projects across the 37th Senatorial District were awarded more than $3.5 million in Local Share Account (LSA) funds from the Commonwealth Financing Authority today. [Read More]
Robinson Highlights Robotics Legislation, Celebrates Upper St. Clair Students’ International Success
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) today joined students, educators, and local officials at Upper St. Clair (USC) High School to highlight bipartisan legislation that would expand access to K-12 robotics programs across Pennsylvania while recognizing the international achievements of one of the district’s robotics teams. [Read More]
News conference to highlight success of local high school robotics team and discuss bill to create a grant program funding similar teams
Sen. Robinson news conference to highlight success of local high school robotics team | Upper St. Clair High School 1825 McLaughlin Run Road Pittsburgh, PA 15241 | Watch Live [Read More]
Public Safety Can’t Wait: The House Must Act on Second-Degree Murder Sentencing
By Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) The first responsibility of government is protecting the people it serves. That responsibility is at risk because the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has failed thus far to act on legislation keeping dangerous criminals behind bars. In March, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that the mandatory life-without-parole sentence for second-degree felony […] [Read More]