Allegheny County Council to reconsider ban on fracking in county parks
Allegheny County Council is resuming discussion of a bill that would ban new fracking leases inside or underneath county parks.
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Allegheny County Council won't censure Councilor Tom Duerr
Allegheny County Council will not censure member Tom Duerr. The motion was dropped at a council meeting on Tuesday.
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In surprise, Allegheny County Council rejects nominees for Alcosan, Jail Oversight Board seats
In a rare move by Allegheny County Council on Tuesday, three appointments to two county boards were rejected, leaving some council members in shock. The nominations were made by Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald to the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority board and to the Jail Oversight Board. They were expected
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New congressional districts bring change for Pittsburgh-area voters, candidates
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court released its map of the state’s congressional districts on Wednesday, and it spells changes for Pittsburgh-area voters and candidates. Pennsylvania lost a congressional district and will now have 17. Allegheny County’s two remaining districts include ones now known as the 17th Congressional District, which includes Beaver
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Allegheny County Council president says committee selections mark challenge to county executive
Allegheny County Council President Pat Catena has announced committee leaders for the council's next two-year session. All eight chairs supported Catena’s bid to become council president, and Catena said they want the council to exercise more independence from County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.
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