Pittsburgh state Rep. Aerion Abney to lead Allegheny County House delegation

Democratic Allegheny County lawmakers have chosen Pittsburgh House member and MSW alumnus Aerion Abney to chair their delegation at the Capitol next year.

Delegation chairs try to keep their members focused on policy or funding priorities for their county, and can act as a go-between with House leaders. Abney said the Allegheny caucus will “focus on a vision and try to set direction” as it meets for discussion before the next legislative session. Read more.