Smith Announces Bill Legalizing Pedal-Assist Electric Bicycles

South Fayette Township, June 13, 2013 – State Sen. Matt Smith (D-Allegheny/Washington) today announced legislation to legalize pedal-assist electric bicycles in Pennsylvania.

The electric bicycles are operated by pedals, primarily, but allow for an electric motor to assist the rider while going up hills, for example.

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Smith: Senate Democrats Investments Would Benefit all Pennsylvanians

June 3, 2013 – Senator Matt Smith issued the following statement following this morning’s Senate Democratic Caucus press conference to unveil their 2013-14 state budget proposal:

“Our plan outlines clear priorities that reflect the needs of all Pennsylvanians – education investment, job creation and access to adequate health care.

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Sen. Smith Introduces Bill to Prevent Allergy Deaths in Schools

HARRISBURG, PA, May 14, 2013 – Pennsylvania Sen. Matt Smith, D-Allegheny/Washington, today introduced legislation that would require schools to maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors, commonly known as EpiPens, in a secure location to be used by designated personnel to treat an anaphylactic reaction.

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Senate Committee Holds Pittsburgh Hearing to Debate Voting Reforms

May 9, 2013 – The state Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing in Pittsburgh to discuss ways to encouraging greater voter participation in Pennsylvania elections.
Held at the request of Sen. Matt Smith the hearing focused on proposals aimed at making voting simpler and more accessible while maintaining security and integrity of the process.
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Senate Passes Smith Resolution Honoring the Life of Martha Dixon

HARRISBURG, April 8, 2013 — The Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Senator Matt Smith (D-Allegheny/Washington Counties) honoring the life of FBI Special Agent Martha Dixon and recognizing the work of the Martha Fund, an organization formed in her memory.

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State Government Approves Bill for Military Electronic Absentee Ballots – WESA FM

While military personnel fight to protect U.S. citizens’ rights, a Pennsylvania senator is fighting to protect their fundamental right to vote. The Senate State Government Committee has unanimously approved a bill that would allow military and overseas voters to return…   Continue reading →

Pittsburgh business leaders pushing for more transportation funding – PG Staff Blogs “The Roundabout”

State Sen. Matt Smith, D-Mt. Lebanon, has introduced a bill to legalize pedal-assist electric bicycles. From his news release: The electric bicycles are operated by pedals, primarily, but allow for an electric motor to assist the rider while going up…   Continue reading →

Pittsburgh airport exhibit will honor Tuskegee ‘Fly Boys’ – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Pittsburgh International Airport will house the  largest Tuskegee Airmen exhibit of any airport, organizers said on Sunday. Officials announced a corporate sponsorship campaign  in the Findlay airport and showed off a photo and graphic rendering of the  planned Tuskegee Airmen…   Continue reading →

Free Shredding Event Recycles Tons of Unwanted Paper in Moon – Robinson-Moon Patch

Although the event wasn’t scheduled to start for another four hours, a woman from Imperial showed up at 6 a.m. Saturday to participate in a free shredding event in Moon. The procession of cars continued moving through the parking lot…   Continue reading →