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HARRISBURG, Nov. 13 – The House Judiciary Committee Wednesday advanced a series of bipartisan measures aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s justice system, protecting victims of abuse, and expanding tools available to law enforcement and prosecutors. Committee Chair Tim Briggs said the bills represented “a strong step forward in ensuring that our laws meet the real needs of Pennsylvanians—whether that’s improving safety, supporting victims, or providing opportunities for accountability and rehabilitation. “We’re giving prosecutors and law enforcement more tools in the toolbox to keep our communities safe, while also making sure courts have the flexibility to address complex issues like addiction and mental health.” The committee voted to move the following legislation to the full House for consideration: H.B. 384 (Rep. Jason Ortitay): Helps individuals who violate the casino or video gaming terminal self-exclusion list by providing courts with discretion to refer them for gambling treatment rather than only imposing penalties. H.B. 458 (Rep. Carol Hill-Evans): Allows veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury after incarceration to present those conditions as mitigating factors in post-conviction proceedings. H.B. 490 (Rep. Ben Waxman): Expands Pennsylvania’s media shield law to protect journalists from being compelled to disclose any Read more
State grant programs now accepting applications Read more
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The PA Food Bank and Hunger Relief Program will be formally introduced in both chambers this week. Lawmakers are urging bipartisan support to ensure Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable residents are not left behind. Read more
Applications are open for state grant programs Read more
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Funding will support replacing lead lines in the Brighton Heights neighborhood Read more
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“Republicans control both chambers in Congress and the White House. The GOP is fully responsible for this shutdown. They continue to govern cruelly, cutting SNAP and Medicaid, eliminating tax credits for healthcare, and driving up the costs of essentials like groceries and energy bills for everyday Americans. Read more
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“As lawmakers, we must never lose sight of our responsibility to lower the temperature around heated disagreements. Political violence is a real and growing threat in our country and when any elected official fails to control their behavior, they, as leaders within their community, give permission to others to do the same – or worse. Read more
Lawmakers call to protect survivors, increase accountability for repeat PFA violations Read more
Legislation establishing Landslide and Sinkhole Insurance Program heads to Senate Read more
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State grant programs accepting applications Read more
“If we are truly committed to lowering recidivism in the Commonwealth, then the state investing in setting returning citizens up for success is common sense,” Kinkead, D-Allegheny, said. “If we are unwilling to help these folks get basic documents that many of us take for granted, like IDs and work permits, then we also must admit to our constituents that we do not actually care about preventing crime. Paying for IDs now saves us from paying for re-incarceration later.” Read more
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