Politics
March 23, 2026

White House urges Congress to take light touch on AI regulations

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Friday that Congress should “preempt state AI laws” that it views as too burdensome, laying out a broad framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence without curbing growth or innovation in the sector.

A ‘beautiful day’ for the Mon Valley
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A ‘beautiful day’ for the Mon Valley
Pa. Turnpike Commission celebrates Nov. 20 opening of new Mon/Fayette Expressway sections
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 28, 2026
Described as a “beautiful day” for the Mon Valley, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission leaders and elected officials celebrated the near completion of two new sections of the Mon/ Fayette Expressway. Dur...
Thanks to skill games, Garrity’s fundraising skyrockets
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Thanks to skill games, Garrity’s fundraising skyrockets
October 28, 2026
The Republican governor candidate’s campaign received $2 million from a skill games businessman accused of running an “illegal gambling enterprise” with his father. By STEPHEN CARUSO AND JAXON WHITE S...
BVA restarts search for new athletic director
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BVA restarts search for new athletic director
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
October 28, 2026
All nine school board directors signed a statement that they plan on moving forward together. Following a split vote to table a decision on hiring a new athletic director, the Belle Vernon Area School...
Part of Roberts Hollow Road in Forward to close on Nov. 9
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Part of Roberts Hollow Road in Forward to close on Nov. 9
October 28, 2026
The closure is expected to end in December. By the MVI The Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced that part of Roberts Hollow Road near Warren Hill Road in Forward Township will close s...
DCED official visits Glassport
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DCED official visits Glassport
By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
October 28, 2026
Rick Vilello of the Pa. Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) toured the borough with elected leaders and staff. Glassport officials took a step Monday to build a relationship with a...