The state Senate of Pennsylvania last week unanimously passed legislation to establish a $5 million grant fund to improve safety and security of facilities used by faith-based organizations.

The measure was approved by the Senate on Oct. 23 as an amendment to House Bill 859, which reauthorized the state’s 911 system. The action came as the anniversary of last year’s shooting at the Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue approached, Sen. Andy Dinniman, D-Chester, who proposed the amendment, observed.

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