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Capitol Update
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Thursday, April 17, 2014
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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Second Amendment Action Day April 29
The ninth annual Second Amendment Action Day at the state Capitol is set for Tuesday, April 29, at 10 a.m.
The event, which typically draws hundreds of people from across the
Commonwealth, is an opportunity for lawmakers, organizations and
individuals to show their support for protecting Second Amendment
rights. Among those organizations expected to take part are the Unified
Sportsmen of Pennsylvania, National Rifle Association, Firearm Owners
Against Crime, Gun Owners of America and many more. The event will be
streamed live at RepCauser.com.
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Kids’ Fest 2014 Set for April 26
The McKean County Collaborative
Board and the Bradford Family YMCA are hosting a Kids’ Fest event on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the YMCA on Boylston Street.
The free event for children (from birth to age 5) and their families
will include more than 60 vendors offering interactive displays,
developmental screenings (advance registration required by calling the
YMCA at 814-368-6101),
early learning resources, YMCA adventure center and more. My office
will be on hand with craft activities for kids and helpful information
for parents, so be sure to stop by!
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More Child Protection Bills Now Law
This week, four more bills aimed at
protecting Pennsylvania children were signed into law by the governor,
bringing the total to 17 new laws enacted in response to the findings of
the Task Force on Child Protection created in the wake of the Jerry
Sandusky case. Among the bills are those to increase penalties for
people who are mandated to report suspected child abuse but fail to do
so; expand the list of professions that are mandated reporters; require
training on child abuse recognition and reporting; and protect people
who report suspected child abuse in good faith from employment
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