The new training program is providing election administration training for election officials across the Commonwealth.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Lori Alhadeff recalls February 14, 2018, which she says was the most horrific day of her life.
On that day, her 14-year-old daughter Alyssa, along with sixteen others, was killed in a school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.“Alyssa, I say, was the heartbeat of our family and so now I continue to be Alyssa’s voice," said Alhadeff.was in place that horrific day on Valentine's Day, Alyssa's life might have been saved along with 16 others," said Alhadeff.
“As a legislator and father of two young daughters, I believe it’s imperative schools have every tool at their disposal that they require to keep our children safe," said State Rep. Kyle Donahue , who is one of the co-sponsors of the bill. “It’s a good start and hopefully they see the value of Alyssa’s Law and start to put dollars behind it but we need to start somewhere," said Alhadeff.
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