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PA changed its standard for involuntary mental health
Oct 24, 2019 · The new AOT law. Pennsylvania was the 47th state to adopt AOT standards with less strict criteria. According to the memo of the Pennsylvania bill, sponsored by state Rep. Thomas Murt, R-Montgomery, its goal was to allow for less restrictive treatment settings and the chance to intervene sooner “before someone becomes dangerous and tragedy strikes.”
Sara Innamorato proposes Allegheny County property tax hike
Oct 8, 2024 · Innamorato is also proposing to increase the county’s homestead exemption from $18,000 to $21,000, shielding owner-occupants from some, but not all of the tax increase. A county budget official estimated Tuesday that for the median assessed value in the county — $110,000 — an owner would end up paying about $15 more per month.
Bob Casey attacked in ad on Philly immigrant detention policies
Oct 10, 2024 · The ad asserts that “Casey’s radical policy released the criminal,” and then the person in question raped a 5-year-old girl — a crime the ad says was preventable and was caused by “sanctuary city policies that are backed by Bob Casey.”. Trump made gains in much of Pennsylvania — but very little in Allegheny County.
How Allegheny County delivered Pennsylvania to Biden
Nov 12, 2020 · Allegheny County was one of the two most important counties for Biden. As of Wednesday night, Biden led Donald Trump by 51,301 votes in Pennsylvania, according to the state tally, enough votes to prevent an automatic recount and likely enough votes to survive any legal challenges that Trump attempts. Allegheny County delivered around 47,000 ...
Voter guide 2024: Who's on the ballot in Pittsburgh region?
Oct 8, 2024 · All Pennsylvania voters will cast ballots for president, U.S. senator and the state row offices of attorney general, auditor general and treasurer. Each voter will have races for state House and U.S. House on their ballot. Some voters will have state Senate races, and a handful of municipalities will have local referendum questions to vote on.
Allegheny County voter guide 2024: Who’s on the ballot?
Oct 8, 2024 · Voting details. For details about how to vote in your county, visit your county’s elections website. Mail-in voting is underway, and voters can apply for a mail-in ballot through Oct. 29.; On Election Day, Nov. 5, polls are open statewide from 7 a.m. through 8 p.m. Voters can return mail-in ballots to their county through 8 p.m. that day.
Shelter Stakes - PublicSource
For the first time in 12 years, Allegheny County voters will elect a new county chief executive. With incumbent Rich Fitzgerald barred from running due to a term limit, his successor will exert influence over health, criminal justice, taxation and other critical issues. Between now and Election Day, PublicSource will explore the people and issues shaping the campaign. This page will be updated ...
Past PPS closures haunt Pittsburgh’s West Side families
Oct 7, 2024 · Pittsburgh Public Schools’ last round of school consolidations hit the West Side hard, with three of the seven total closures taking place in Sheraden, Crafton Heights and Elliott in 2012. PPS’ Path Forward. Investigating the development and implications of Pittsburgh Public Schools’ plans to reshape the district.
Proposed Amazon facility in Churchill Borough takes a step forward
Mar 16, 2022 · Churchill Borough gives Amazon OK for a warehouse on former Westinghouse site. Mila Sanina December 21, 2021. A building from the former George Westinghouse Research and Technology Park is seen in Churchill. The borough council voted Tuesday to allow a proposal to build an Amazon facility to move forward. (Photo by Ryan Loew/PublicSource)