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When Pittsburgh and the world were gripped by uncertainty around the coronavirus pandemic, Pittsburgh City Council crafted a COVID-19 Racial Equity Task Force intended to minimize racial disparities in treatment of the disease.
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The legislation would have the city analyze how much payroll and property tax nonprofits would pay if they were for profits, and negotiate payments to the city based on those estimates.
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Bill sponsor Councilor Ricky Burgess said that the funds would go to repairing bridges and infrastructure.
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The proposed legislation would require officers to document their reason for stopping a person.
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Pittsburgh City Council wants to be able to interview deputy directors selected for the upcoming administration, but some worry that it is sending the wrong message to the incoming mayor
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‘We’re in a war’: County Executive Rich Fitzgerald is urging businesses to mandate COVID-19 vaccinesOn today’s episode of The Confluence: Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald is requesting employers require COVID-19 vaccines by January 1, 2022; and City Councilor Rev. Ricky Burgess explains why he put forth an ordinance to stop police from pulling over drivers for low level traffic offenses, such as broken taillights and brake lights, which he says disproportionately impact people of color.
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A coalition of Black Elected Officials are hoping to address violence in several events throughout the year.
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A new proposal would give council more of a say in whether projects go forward, but critics worry it may politicize development.
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Some members of Pittsburgh City Council are expressing disappointment over a bill intended to stoke action on how the city schools have responded to the…
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Pittsburgh City Councilors Ricky Burgess and Daniel Lavelle want to declare a "state of educational emergency" for Pittsburgh Public Schools, and on…