The jail has experienced severe staffing shortages since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supporters say allowing residents of other counties to work at the facility would help alleviate some of the staffing issues.
The last day of January marks a state deadline for filing campaign-finance reports that cover political fundraising through the end of the previous year.
Allegheny County Council voted down Tuesday night an attempt to censure Councilwoman Bethany Hallam over foul language she directed at a fellow board member earlier this month. Council members voted 3-10 for the censure, with two council members abstaining. Several council members said it was inconsistent to bring a censure