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A year after George Floyd’s murder, Black Pa. lawmakers double down on push for police accountability

His death led to changes to some police practices last summer, but racial justice advocates say that was only the beginning.

By Sam Dunklau

Looking for a clean slate? Pa. Pardons Board secretary to offer one-on-one consults at Norristown barbershop

“Put Your Pardon in the Pipeline” will take place on Saturday, June 5, at 2 p.m. at Buddy’s Barbershop on East Penn Street.
By Kenny Cooper/WHYY

Minority legislators in Pennsylvania and other states sense moment to pass ‘bold’ legislation

Legislators in the commonwealth say they too are seeing an opportunity to advance equity-related proposals that have stalled in the past.

By The Associated Press

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After Chauvin verdict, here’s the status of police reform proposals in Pennsylvania

One of the key bills Democratic lawmakers hope to pass in this new session: a statewide ban on the use of chokeholds.

By Katie Meyer/WHYY