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Pennsylvania Judiciary Committee Approves Bill to Support Military Families

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — House Bill 491, introduced by State Representative Chris Pielli (D-Chester), has cleared a significant hurdle with unanimous approval from the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee. The legislation aims …

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Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Justice Reform Bill Advances in Legislative Process

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — In a pivotal move towards reforming juvenile justice practices, House Bill 1600, introduced by State Representative Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, has successfully passed out of the House Children …