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]
Pennsylvania Is Leaving a Powerful Teaching Tool on the Table
We grew up in the same neighborhood in Brookline. [Read More]
Robinson, Picozzi, Pennycuick Introduce Legislation to Establish Statewide Licensure for Electrical Contractors and Electricians
Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Joe Picozzi (R-5), and Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced the introduction of legislation to establish statewide licensure requirements for electrical contractors and electricians, a move aimed at improving worker safety, ensuring quality workmanship, and protecting consumers. [Read More]
Senate Approves Robinson, Gebhard Bill to Improve Treatments for Cancer, ALS, Parkinson’s Disease in Pennsylvania
Legislation to improve treatment access and outcomes for cancer, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and other serious conditions in Pennsylvania was unanimously passed by the state Senate, according to the bill’s sponsors Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Chris Gebhard (R-48). [Read More]
Robinson and Mihalek to Host Senior Assistance Clinic at Bethel Park Community Center
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-40) invite seniors to join their Senior Assistance Clinic on Thurs., Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave., Bethel Park. [Read More]
Robinson, Hughes, Santarsiero Bill to Implement a Bell-to-Bell Ban on Student Cellphone Use During School Day Passes Senate
The Pennsylvania Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vincent Hughes (D-7), and Steve Santarsiero (D-10) to require public schools across the commonwealth to adopt policies prohibiting student cellphone use during the school day. [Read More]
Robinson Hosts Hearing on Keeping Construction Jobs Local
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), chair of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee, hosted a hearing today to discuss his legislation to require contractors on public works projects to hire local labor. [Read More]
Robinson Announces Nearly $3.5 Million for Water, Sewer, and Transportation Projects in Allegheny County
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) today announced the approval of nearly $3.5 million in state funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support critical water, sewer, stormwater, and transportation infrastructure projects across Allegheny County. [Read More]