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Thomas Mehaffie

Coverage of Thomas Mehaffie in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 2 · 19:10 UTCMost recent: Jun 22 · 07:39 UTC
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Jackie Henryperson1Pennsylvania House Local Government Committeeorganization1Derry Townshipplace1Dauphin Countyplace1Northern York County Regional Police Departmentorganization1health coverage for families of fallen officerstopic1State House Education Committeeorganization1Paul Frielperson1Pennsylvania State Educators Associationorganization1teacher paid leave billtopic1workplace injuriestopic1
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  • POLITICSJun 22 · 07:39 UTCPENNSYLVANIA CAPITAL-STAR
    Bill ensuring health coverage for families of fallen officers in Pa. gets unanimous committee nod

    A Pennsylvania bill ensuring health coverage for families of fallen municipal police officers passed unanimously in the House Local Government Committee. Jackie Henry, whose husband died in the line of duty, shared her family's experience of losing medical benefits after his death, prompting lawmakers like Rep. Thomas Mehaffie to advocate for the legislation. The measure would require municipalities to cover spouses for life and dependents until age 26, using funds allocated for retired officers.

  • POLITICSJun 2 · 19:10 UTCPENNSYLVANIA CAPITAL-STAR
    State House panel approves bill to provide paid leave for teachers injured by students or parents

    A state House Education Committee approved a bill requiring school districts to provide up to a year of paid leave for teachers injured by students or parents, along with continued health insurance and pension accrual. The legislation, introduced by Reps. Thomas Mehaffie and Paul Friel, passed with bipartisan support and aims to address rising incidents of teacher assaults.