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Grimm Krupa Introducing Legislative Package to Protect Children, Hold Abusers Accountable, Improve Oversight of Child Welfare Agencies

Sep. 10, 2025 /

SMITHFIELD – Following a series of horrific cases of child abuse reported in Fayette County, Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) announced she will be introducing a package of legislation that would protect youth, stiffen penalties for child abuse and establish a more effective watchdog for child welfare agencies.

Warner Legislation to Reform CYS, Strengthen Penalties for Child Abuse

Sep. 10, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Continuing his commitment to protecting vulnerable children in Fayette County and across the state, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) is seeking co-sponsors for legislation to make comprehensive improvements to Pennsylvania’s Children and Youth Services (CYS) system. He is also working on a bill to increase penalties in extreme abuse cases.

Bashline Demands House Democrats Call Session to Resolve Pennsylvania Budget Impasse

Sep. 08, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – As two months have passed with no budget for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year, Rep. Josh Bashline (R-Clarion/Armstrong) is demanding majority House Democrats call members back in to Harrisburg to end the budget impasse immediately.

Seeking Justice: Warner Bill Takes Aim at Child Torture

Sep. 05, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Responding to the horrific child abuse allegations in Fayette County this week, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) is again pushing for legislation that would establish the offense of child torture in the Commonwealth.

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