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HARRISBURG \u2013 Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20)<\/a>, Judy Ward (R-30)<\/a> and David Argall (R-29)<\/a> today announced a joint effort to introduce legislation to restore the name of the Central Scranton Expressway.<\/p>\n The measure comes in response to the public outrage sparked by former President Joe Biden\u2019s commutation of Michael Conahan\u2019s sentence. Conahan \u2013 a Scranton judge who was a key figure in the infamous \u201cKids for Cash\u201d scandal \u2013 was convicted for his role in corrupting Pennsylvania\u2019s juvenile justice system.<\/p>\n \u201cThe decision to commute Michael Conahan\u2019s sentence is incomprehensible and unjust,\u201d said Baker. \u201cThis action reopens old wounds for victims and their families and undermines the progress made to ensure such abuse of power is never repeated. Restoring the Central Scranton Expressway name is a meaningful way to honor those impacted by this tragedy.\u201d<\/p>\n In 2021, the Scranton City Council renamed the Central Scranton Expressway in honor of Biden. The commutation, however, has reignited strong opposition, with many calling for the road to return to its historic designation.<\/p>\n \u201cThis commutation sends a terrible message to victims of abuse and those who fight for justice,\u201d said Ward. \u201cRenaming the expressway is a small but significant step to reaffirm our commitment to integrity and accountability.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cFor the families affected by these crimes, the past few weeks have been painful,\u201d said Argall. \u201cI hope to see quick action on this important legislation so Luzerne County can wash its hands of this disgraceful act by former President Biden.\u201d<\/p>\n CONTACTS: \t\t
Jennifer Wilson<\/a> (Baker)
Nathan Akers<\/a> (Ward)
Jim Brugger<\/a> (Argall)<\/p>\n
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