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Melissa holds a bachelor's degree in Russian studies and history from Lafayette College and a master's degree in film, video cinematography, and film and video production from American University. She is married to husband, Hans, with whom she has a son. 

Melissa is the president of Fedora Media, a digital video company. She is also a former small business owner and media producer.

Melissa Shusterman currently serves as a state representative in State Assembly District 157. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her 3rd term. 

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Supports Senate Bill 622 and House Bill 1309, which mandate policies allowing student editors to oversee administrative reviews of student publications and communications to ensure journalistic integrity.

As a state senator, introduced House Bill 1309, which requests school districts to create policies allowing student editors rather than administration to review student publications and communications to promote journalistic integrity.

- Supports access to affordable childcare.
- As a state senator, introduced House Bill 1309, which requests school districts to create policies allowing student editors rather than administration to review student publications and communications to promote journalistic integrity.

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As of September 30, 2024, Melissa Shusterman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports legislation that would classify 3D-printed guns under state law the same as standard firearms, including all accompanying requirements.

Supports extending whistleblower protection to employees reporting violations of the Dog Law.

As a state representative, introduced the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act, which would provide families with a voluntary and private process for resolving disputes with the help of an arbitrator.

Supports the passage of the Pennsylvania Fairness Act, which would prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in housing, education, and employment.

Supports the passage of the Pennsylvania Fairness Act, which would prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in housing, education, and employment settings. 

- Supports legislation that would classify 3D-printed guns under state law the same as standard firearms, including all accompanying requirements.
- Supports extending whistleblower protection to employees reporting violations of the Dog Law.
- As a state representative, introduced the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act, which would provide families with a voluntary and private process for resolving disputes with the help of an arbitrator.
- Supports the passage of the Pennsylvania Fairness Act, which would prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in housing, education, and employment settings. 

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Melissa Shusterman

Regina holds a bachelor's degree in French from Villanova University and a master's degree in business administration from Georgia State University.

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Regina currently works as the owner and operator of Precision Tooling Plus, Inc. She previously worked as a team lead at the U.S. Census Bureau, a sales manager and loan consultant at Bank of America, and a director at ZCorum. She is also a part-time K-12 Spanish teacher.

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Regina Mauro ran for U.S. House in Congressional District 6 in 2022 but did not win.

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Supports local governance structures that ensure fair representation of all taxpayers and parents.

Supports local government having a structure that ensures "fair representation of all taxpayers and parents."

- Supports local government having a structure that ensures "fair representation of all taxpayers and parents."

Opposes transgender women competing in women's sports.

Opposed House Bill 972, which prohibits transgender athletes from competing on women's sports teams. 

- Opposed House Bill 972, which prohibits transgender athletes from competing on women's sports teams. 

Supports "diverse education paths that offer opportunities for all."

Supports diverse education paths that offer equitable opportunities. 

Supports SB 621, which allows schools to decide if they want armed security guards.

Opposed allowing school administrators and parents to decide if they believe armed security guards are necessary on campus. 

- Supports diverse education paths that offer equitable opportunities. 
- Opposed allowing school administrators and parents to decide if they believe armed security guards are necessary on campus. 

As of September 30, 2024, Regina M Mauro did not have a website or any information online.

Supports "sensible immigration policies that prioritize both Americans and legal immigrants."

Supports immigration policies that prioritize both Americans and documented immigrants.

- Supports immigration policies that prioritize both Americans and documented immigrants.

Supports "inclusive voting systems that empower voters."

- Supports "inclusive voting systems that empower voters."

Regina M Mauro

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- They are elected to two-year terms and have a salary of $106,000, with a 1-3% annual increase

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Pennsylvania State Representative, District 157

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