Allegheny County Council Regular Meeting

Overall: County council ties $1.4 billion pension gap to push for more staff, hears testimony on 18-week paid parental leave and backs Magee-Womens nurses.

Residents make the case for 18 weeks of paid parental leave.

Even though potential legislation is still months away, Allegheny County Council is ready to push discussion on paid parental leave.

A resolution backs Magee-Womens nurses as a July 4 contract deadline nears.

Newly unionized registered nurses and advanced practitioners at Magee-Womens Hospital are receiving support from Allegheny Council. During the June 23 meeting, 10 council members introduced a…

Unvetted board appointments and $3 billion budget drive argument for more council staff.

Discussion ahead of final votes for two proposed referendums highlighted council’s weak spots during its June 23 meeting.