By Kaylie Moore
Fayette County is expected to become the first in the state to grant land bank powers to its redevelopment authority this week, making it easier for local officials to fight community blight.
The move will be made in accordance with Pennsylvania Act 33, which was introduced by state Sen. Pat Stefano, R-Bullskin Township, last year and signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf in June. Act 33 grants redevelopment authorities the same powers currently allotted to land banks through the Pennsylvania Land Bank Act.
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