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• Allegheny County residents canvass for paid parental leave ahead of key vote (wtae.com) — Allegheny County residents, including many from Pittsburgh-area neighborhoods, are canvassing to build support for a paid parental leave proposal ahead of a key Board of Health vote on Sept. 28. The revised plan would grant 12 weeks of paid leave at larger employers, drawing strong backing from families and workers but concern from some business leaders about competitiveness and costs before it advances to County Council.
• Pittsburgh Measles Outbreak Tests Vaccine Legacy (developmentstoday.com) — Pittsburgh is confronting a serious measles outbreak as kindergarten vaccination rates fall below the level needed to prevent sustained spread, even while the city prides itself on its historic role in vaccine development. With hundreds of cases statewide and exposure alerts tied to UPMC Children's Hospital, residents are urged to verify their measles shots, watch for public health notices, and contact providers promptly with vaccination questions.
• Shapiro Urges Federal Oversight of Advanced AI Systems (mychesco.com) — Speaking in Pittsburgh, Gov. Josh Shapiro urged Congress to impose independent oversight and transparency requirements on powerful AI systems, arguing states can't manage the risks alone. He highlighted Pennsylvania's own AI guardrails and local innovators like Gecko Robotics and Pitt's Human Engineering Research Laboratories while pressing federal leaders to act proactively rather than waiting for harms to emerge.
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