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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Animal Protection Caucus has unveiled its bipartisan leadership team for the 2025-2026 legislative session and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening animal welfare laws across the …
PA Animal Protection Caucus Unites for 2025-2026 to Fight for Animal Welfare Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed state budget for 2025-26 has won the enthusiastic support of State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, who calls the plan a vital investment in Pennsylvania’s …
How Melissa Shusterman’s Support for Shapiro’s Bold Budget Could Transform Your Community’s Future Read More
PAOLI, PA — Facing an urgent early childhood education staffing crisis, State Representative Melissa Shusterman states she will present a legislative proposal designed to recruit and retain educators critical to …
Shusterman Introduces Legislation to Combat Pennsylvania’s Childcare Staffing Crisis Read More
PAOLI, PA — State Representative Melissa Shusterman has announced the allocation of $934,910 in grants to schools within the 157th Legislative District. The funding will support efforts to improve school security …
Local Schools Awarded $935K in Grants to Boost Safety and Security Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, is taking aim at one of the fastest-growing threats to public safety with her newly proposed legislation to regulate 3D-printed firearms. These “ghost …
3D-Printed Guns in the Crosshairs as Pennsylvania Lawmakers Demand Action Read More
PAOLI, PA — State Representative Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, has announced the allocation of $1 million in Community Conservation Partnerships Program funding to the Willistown Conservation Trust. This substantial grant is …
$1 Million Windfall: Kestrel Hill Preserve Set to Transform Local Conservation and Community Life! Read More
PAOLI, PA — State Representative Melissa Shusterman has announced the allocation of a $1 million grant to Paoli Memorial Hospital. This funding, sourced from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), …
Paoli Memorial Hospital Secures $1 Million Grant for Critical Renovations Read More
PAOLI, PA — State Representative Melissa Shusterman, representing Pennsylvania’s 157th Legislative District, has announced the allocation of nearly $2.3 million in grants to a range of local organizations, underscoring significant improvements …
State Rep. Shusterman Announces $2.3 Million in Grants Boosting Local Projects Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has taken a significant step towards modernizing family law proceedings with Governor Josh Shapiro’s signing of House Bill 917 into law. Championed by State Representative Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, …
Streamlining Justice: New Arbitration Law Transforms Family Dispute Resolution in Pennsylvania Read More
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 …
Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Justice Reform Bill Advances in Legislative Process Read More