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Legislators from around Pennsylvania are reacting to the conviction of former President Donald Trump.

Bill Jeffcoat, chief of the Penn Hills No. 7 Volunteer Fire Department, says in the station's 75-year history, six firefighters have been diagnosed with cancer, with carcinogens from fires likely to blame.

One new wrinkle is a proposed multi-billion dollar tax cut that has drawn major bipartisan support. Another is the tax revenue is ahead of projections.

Three months after Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed a $48.3 billion state budget there are new political-financial dynamics in play, but the question of whether to spend $1.1 billion more on K-12 education next year remains a central consideration for lawmakers.

Legislation is before the Pennsylvania House that seeks to add this state to the list of nine states that only allow smoke-free casinos.

PennDOT announces lineup of roads to be seal-coated Starting in April and lasting throughout summer, PennDOT will be seal-coating state roads in Penn Hills. This essential maintenance aims to extend the longevity of the roadways. Signs will be posted in advance at each location. The affected roads are: • State

The bipartisan Arts and Culture Caucus is celebrating artists while calling for increased investments in the arts.

A series of Downtown buildings winning assessment appeals is costing Pittsburgh's school district millions of dollars.

Monroeville Mayor Nick Gresock said efforts to save the Monroeville Convention Center have reached all the way to the highest levels of state government. Gresock said he was joined by Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, state Sens. Jay Costa and Jim Brewster, state Rep. Brandon Markosek, a representative from the Allegheny

Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled a three-tier budget proposal for Pennsylvanians. Shapiro hopes to "Get Stuff Done," "Create Opportunity" and "Advance Real Freedom" f