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Allegheny County Adopts Employer-Funded Paid Parental Leave Law

On October 22, 2026, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato signed legislation to establish a mandatory paid parental leave program, which also expands Allegheny County’s paid sick leave law. Allegheny County, Pennsylvania is the first locality to adopt its own paid parental leave law in the absence of any state-level mandate. The new law further stands out in that it does not fund the program with payroll tax contributions, but instead requires employers to bear the full cost of funding the required leave benefits. As enacted, the legislation is not as far-reaching as originally proposed (and described in our previous blog post); an extended public comment period, a public hearing, and “ an unprecedented flood of written comments ” from community business leaders led to compromises that that narrowed the scope of the legislation. The enacted legislation reduced the paid parental leave benefit from 18 weeks to 12 weeks, narrowed the employee eligibility requirements, and created a small business exemption. Below is an overview of what the new law will require of employers when it takes effect, just under a year from now. Paid Parental Leave Requirements The new paid parental leave component of Article XXIV of the Allegheny County Health

Allegheny County, PA · 1d

mahoningmatters.com

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2026 election results: Voters reelect Al Cutrona to Ohio State Senate

The votes have been counted, and Al Cutrona will return to the Ohio Senate, representing Mahoning, Columbiana, and Carroll counties in the 33rd Ohio Senate District. Cutrona, a Republican who graduated from Canfield High School and Youngstown State University, was appointed to the Ohio Senate in 2024. Following the Nov....

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NewsForce 24/7

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Columbiana County Backs Ramaswamy and Husted in Unofficial Results; Issue 3 Wins Big

Columbiana County voters backed Republicans by wide margins in Ohio’s top races in the November 3 general election — the opposite of how the state as a whole voted — according to the Columbiana County Board of Elections’ final unofficial results, covering all 73 of the county’s 73 precincts. The board reported 35,214 ballots cast […]

Columbiana County, OH · 1d

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OHIO COUNTY: Northern Panhandle voters keep Chapman in Senate seat

WHEELING, W.Va. — RESULTS. Laura Wakim Chapman has retained her Senate District 1 after defeating Shawn Fluharty on Election Day. Wakim Chapman, a Republican, was elected to the Senate in 2022. She was challenged by Fluharty, a Democrat from Wheeling who had been a member of the state's House of Delegates for the last 12 years.

Ohio County, WV · 3d
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PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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As Medicaid requirements tighten, Allegheny County plans outreach to prevent loss of coverage

Thousands of Medicaid recipients in Allegheny County will face new hurdles to keep their health insurance next year as stricter reporting requirements are imposed by the federal government. County officials are joining forces with healthcare providers and state lawmakers to help residents navigate the changes. On Thursday, Allegheny County Executive...

Allegheny County, PA · 2d

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Fourteen Mahoning Valley regions marked for investment potential

OHIO - Governor Mike DeWine has announced 14 areas in the Mahoning Valley as federal Opportunity Zones to spur long-term investment and growth. DeWine announced the Opportunity Zones 2.0 with Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, naming 260 census tracts—small subdivisions of a county used for national population data—across the state to encourage outside investment.

Mahoning County, OH · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Officials identify deadliest roads for bikers, pedestrians in Allegheny County

The safety initiative comes as local leaders work to address a history of traffic casualties across the region.

Allegheny County, PA · 16h

KDKA News Radio

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1st charges in investigation into alleged misuse of funds under Mayor Ed Gainey

Emmett Miles faces nearly 30 charges for alleged misuse of public funds, defrauding PA, Allegheny County, and Pittsburgh through contracts. N

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

environmentenergyleader.com

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EPA Acts on Three State Landfill Emission Plans in One Day

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took three actions Nov. 5 on how existing municipal solid waste landfills in Arizona, West Virginia and Pennsylvania will meet its 2016 emission guidelines. EPA finalized the West Virginia plan, effective Dec. 7, and proposed approving a Maricopa County plan and a delegation of the federal plan to the Allegheny County Health Department. Comments on both proposals are due Dec. 7.

Maricopa County, AZ · 1d

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I-376 Parkway East Ramp Closure Begins Monday in Churchill

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing a ramp closure on I-376 (Parkway East) in Churchill Borough, Allegheny County, will begin Monday, November 9 weather permitting. Starting at 6:00 AM Monday, a closure of the westbound I-376 off-ramp to Churchill (Exit 79B) and the Churchill on-ramp to eastbound I-376...

Allegheny County, PA · 15h

WPXI Pittsburgh

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‘There are dangers here’: Public urged to avoid Westmoreland County property with underground fire

An underground fire fueled by coal and insulated by glass has been burning near the former Westmoreland Glass plant in Hempfield Township since March. Firefighters and township officials are monitoring the site daily to prevent the blaze from spreading.

Westmoreland County, PA · 4d

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Pack Your Bags For This Pennsylvania Town Where $1,300 A Month Covers Absolutely Everything

There’s a city in northwestern Pennsylvania that has a genuine stone castle, the most famous candy store in the region, a river running through its downtown, and rent that costs less than what most people spend on car payments and groceries combined. That city is Sharon, Pennsylvania, and it’s...

Sharon, PA · 2d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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New rule costing some Western Pennsylvania home sellers thousands – and time

In some parts of Western Pennsylvania, homeowners could have to pay more than $10,000 when trying to sell.

Westmoreland County, PA · 4d

KGET

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Homes For Our Troops: A New Chapter

Pittsburgh, PA · 10h

Lovely Garden Roots

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Pittsburgh Crews Tore Out John Harris's Pool, Deck, Shed and Fence for Retaining Walls, and the City Offered $24,000 Against His $63,000 Estimate

Pittsburgh crews removed John Harris's pool, deck, shed, fence and steps for retaining walls. The city offered $24,000 against his $63,000 estimate.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Westmoreland autonomous vehicle test track in East Huntingdon nears completion

Autonomous vehicles could begin speeding around a $39 million test track in East Huntingdon this spring. Construction on the ambitious Pennsylvania Safety, Transportation and Research Track — or PennSTART project, a 2-mile high-speed loop that will host vehicle testing and safety training for first responders — is expected to be complete as early as April.

East Huntingdon Township, PA · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Proposed homeless shelter in Pittsburgh’s Polish Hill neighborhood draws mixed reactions

A proposed homeless shelter in Pittsburgh’s Polish Hill neighborhood is drawing both support and opposition from residents.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Leslie Rossi retains 59th District seat in state House race

State Rep. Leslie Rossi won out over Democratic challenger Jordan Omlor in the 59th District House race. According to unofficial Westmoreland County election results, Rossi received 62% of the 26,800 votes counted, to Omlor’s 38%. All results remain unofficial until certified by the county board of elections. Rossi, 55,...

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