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HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has signed into law a bill sponsored by State Representative Melissa Shusterman (D-Chester) that lowers the mandated profit margin of the Pennsylvania Lottery, a …
Shusterman Lottery Bill Signed Into Law, Poised to Boost Senior Programs by $1.2 Billion Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, announced this week that her third juvenile justice reform bill, House Bill 1573, has passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, marking a …
Shusterman’s Juvenile Justice Reform Bills Advance in Pennsylvania House Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Two key pieces of juvenile justice reform legislation spearheaded by State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, have advanced through the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, marking a significant step …
Shusterman’s Juvenile Justice Reform Bills Clear Pennsylvania House Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, announced that her legislation to reform custody modification requests has passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, marking a significant step toward reducing …
Pennsylvania House Passes Shusterman Bill Aimed at Preventing Custody Dispute Harassment Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, June 2, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved House Bill 1058, a measure introduced by State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, aimed at ensuring the financial …
Game-Changer for Seniors: House Bill 1058 Clears PA House in Bold Move! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, May 5, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 630, a measure designed to tackle wage discrimination based on gender, race, or ethnicity. Introduced …
Equal Work, Equal Pay: Pennsylvania Takes Bold Step to End Wage Discrimination Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers from Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery counties are raising alarm over the sweeping service reductions and fare increases proposed in SEPTA’s latest budget announcement. The transportation …
SEPTA Proposes Service Cuts and Fare Hikes, Lawmakers Raise Concerns Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Dan Williams, joined by Reps. Kristine Howard and Melissa Shusterman, all D-Chester, introduced legislation aimed at increasing oversight of hospital purchases to protect communities from …
Lawmakers from Chester County Propose Oversight Bill for Hospital Acquisitions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania State Representatives Lindsay Powell, Kristine C. Howard, Mary Jo Daley, and Melissa Shusterman joined Planned Parenthood PA advocates on April 7 in the Capitol Rotunda to …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers and Advocates Rally for Reproductive Rights Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A renewed call for pay equity rang through the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Monday as legislators and advocates rallied behind proposed legislation to close the gender wage …
Legislators Push for Pay Equity in Pennsylvania, Sparking a Statewide Debate Read More