From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The federal eviction moratorium, which was thrown out by the Supreme Court, was a vital protection keeping millions of families safely housed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. To prevent a homelessness crisis, Congress approved … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): The images are shocking and the actions are horrifying — U.S. Border Patrol agents on horseback brandishing whips or lariats against Haitian migrants seeking safety. And even if those actions turn out to be isolated incidents … Continued
From NETWORK (http://www.networklobby.org): A functioning democracy reduces inequality, gives the most vulnerable a voice, and affirms the God-given dignity of every voter. That makes it a critical tool for social justice and the common good. This week, Senators Klobuchar, Kaine, … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Summer break is over, and not only are kids back in school, Congress is now back in session! We don’t know what summer and the last year and a half looked like for members of Congress, … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): Prescription drug prices are high and getting higher, and Americans pay over 3x more for the same drugs as people in other countries…. PA lawmakers are returning to Harrisburg after a long summer … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): We are on the verge of passing a truly historic agenda that will lift up tens of millions of Americans, reduce childhood poverty, provide good jobs while transforming our economy towards investments in … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-09-20/census/pa-creates-redistricting-advisory-council-to-help-prevent-gerrymandering/a75784-1 September 20, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. – A new Redistricting Advisory Council announced last week by Gov. Tom Wolf’s office will focus on reducing gerrymandering as … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): The school funding lawsuit trial date has been rescheduled to November 12th. From FundOurSchoolsPA.org: Trial in a historic lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania’s school funding system is now scheduled to begin on Friday, November 12, following a … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): Right now, Congress is negotiating a that will determine whether our country transitions to a clean energy economy in time to avoid catastrophic climate change. Currently, about $1 trillion of the $3.5 trillion budget … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): This message is from Tori and Carrie, two Pennsylvania moms. We promise this is important. We are both working moms with sons with exceptionalities, so we know what being overbooked, overworked, and overtired looks like! We … Continued