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Funding will support replacing lead lines in the •South Side Flats and South Side Slopes neighborhoods. Read more
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In response to the possibility of the U.S. Supreme Court’s consideration to take up a case that asks, in plain words, to overturn the 10-year-old landmark ruling Obergefell v. Hodges that allowed recognition of same-sex marriages nationwide, state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta introduced H.B. 1800 – the Marriage Equality Act. Kenyatta said legislation to protect marriage equality in imperative in Pennsylvania – now more than ever: “Marriage equality is the law of the land and PA should clean up our statues to match that. The current review of Obergfell v. Hodges makes it clear that the freedom to marry is under attack – this is something I’ve warned about as have other advocates and members of the LGBTQ+ community. “We passed this legislation in the House last session with bipartisan support, but the state Senate never considered it for a vote. We must continue this work to protect all marriages across Pennsylvania.” State Rep. Jessica Benham, co-chair of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, supports Kenyatta’s legislation, stating: “While extremists in Congress and on the Supreme Court threaten to drag this country backwards by undermining marriage equality, my colleagues and I are fighting back. That’s why we’ve introduced legislation to protect same-sex marriage here in our state, because we deserve the freedom to marry without fear, no matter what happens in Read more
Legislation to prohibit discrimination on sexual orientation, gender identity Read more
Public transit is a lifeline for our communities. Our legislative package will provide the necessary funding to keep Allegheny moving, connecting people to work, school and entertainment, while keeping fewer cars on the road. We need our colleagues to recognize the importance of funding transit sufficiently in this budget.” Read more
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“It has become abundantly clear that we are facing a public transportation funding crisis here in Pennsylvania,” said Benham, D-Allegheny. “Failing to act now and not giving agencies like PRT the resources they need to stay afloat means that services will be cut, fares will increase and the struggle of those who rely on transit to live their lives will increase dramatically.” Read more
Legislation providing pension parity for Pittsburgh firefighters heads to state Senate Read more
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Proposal to recognize 911 telecommunicators as first responders clears House Read more
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