Staying Warm in PA with Winter Heating Assistance

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Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2023-01-03/budget-policy-and-priorities/staying-warm-in-pa-with-winter-heating-assistance/a82167-1 January 3, 2023 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Higher fuel prices and a bitterly cold start to this winter mean it will cost more for most people to heat their … Continued

Tell the EPA to Reduce Pollution from the Gas Industry

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From the Clean Air Council (http://www.cleanair.org/): The gas industry emits large quantities of climate-changing methane as well as smog-causing and health-harming volatile organic compounds (VOC), including known carcinogens like benzene. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed pollution standards … Continued

Tell the Governor to Grow Access to High Quality Pre-K, Child Care, and More

From Start Strong PA (https://startstrongpa.org/): Add Your Name Today! Pennsylvania’s new Governor, Josh Shapiro, is already working on his Administration’s priorities. Pre-K for PA, Start Strong PA , Childhood Begins At Home, and Thriving PA Campaigns are uniting in a petition effort urging … Continued

Biden Unveils Plan to Reduce Homelessness 25% by 2025

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Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/12/19/biden-unveils-plan-reduce-homelessness-25-2025 “The fundamental solution to homelessness is housing,” says the White House roadmap. “When a person is housed, they have a platform to address all their needs, no matter how complex.” KENNY STANCIL December 19, 2022 The Biden … Continued

Report: Clean-Energy Pathway Would Cut Emissions, Boost Jobs in SW PA

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Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-12-20/environment/report-clean-energy-pathway-would-cut-emissions-boost-jobs-in-sw-pa/a82048-1 December 20, 2022 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window A new report explores a clean-energy pathway in southwestern Pennsylvania. Sean O’Leary, senior researcher, Ohio River Valley Institute, said the report was … Continued