Rep. Bennington joins other county officials at Seven Springs Resort for the Allegheny County League of Municipalities Roundtable. Pictured, seated left to right: U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire; state Sen. Jay Costa; Rep. Bennington; standing left to right: Tom McElhone, President ACLM; U.S. Congressman Tim Murphy; U.S. Congressman Mike Doyle; Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato; Rep. Frank Dermody; Rep. Randy Vulakovich; Joe Vogrin, solicitor, Shaler Township.

Rep. Bennington, other local leaders, including Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and County Executive Dan Onorato, and thousands of residents enjoy the sixth annual Little Italy Days in Bloomfield. The three-day festival celebrates Italian-American traditions and provides a great economic boost to the community.

Rep. Bennington spoke at a Capitol news conference in favor of legislation that would ensure rape victims who visit emergency rooms are provided comprehensive care including consultation with a rape crisis counselor and accurate, easy-to-understand educational materials. Under the bill (H.B 288), hospitals also would be required to provide information about emergency contraception to the victim, alert her that the hospital can provide it, and to do so if requested by the victim.