Sabatina: Support Senate Bill 1219 to End Child Marriage in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, September 18, 2018 – Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) will participate in a press conference on September 25th at 9:00 a.m. in the Capitol Rotunda. He will be joined by colleagues and advocacy groups to raise awareness for his Senate Bill 1219, which...

News Digest :: September 18, 2018

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News Digest :: September 17, 2018

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News Digest :: September 16, 2018

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News Digest :: September 15, 2018

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News Digest :: September 14, 2018

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News Digest :: September 13, 2018

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