Poll: Support for legal abortion has risen since Supreme Court eliminated protections
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July 9, 2024

Poll: Support for legal abortion has risen since Supreme Court eliminated protections

WASHINGTON (AP) — A solid majority of Americans oppose a federal abortion ban as a rising number support access to abortions for any reason, a new poll finds, highlighting a politically perilous situation for candidates who oppose abortion rights as the November election draws closer.

Area lawmakers react to attack on Iran
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 2, 2026
President Trump has strong support from his Republican colleagues, but Democrats are offering mixed feedback. Numerous Mon Valley lawmakers shared their thoughts on the joint attack by the U.S. and Is...
Pisciottano legislation targets hidden swipe fees
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March 2, 2026
He contends businesses shouldn’t be charged on the tax portion of customer purchases. By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com State Sen. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, has circulated a co-sponsorship...
Fallowfield Township VFC invests in Engine 1 upgrade
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 2, 2026
The project was a more affordable solution than purchasing a new vehicle. About two years ago, the truck committee at Fallowfield Township Volunteer Fire Company began having a serious conversation. E...
Construction work to resume on Lebanon Church Road
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 2, 2026
The project will continue through next summer. Construction will resume on Lebanon Church Road starting today, according to West Mifflin Borough. The Lebanon Church Road Improvement Project — extendin...