Acting Secretary of Health: Pennsylvanians Can Now Use COVID Alert PA to Access Important COVID-19 Vaccine Information

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Pennsylvanians With Questions About The Vaccination Process Can Call The Department Of Health Hotline At 1-877-724-3258 02/26/2021 Harrisburg, PA – Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam today announced that Pennsylvanians can now use COVID Alert PA to access important COVID-19 vaccine … Continued

Tell Congress: Pass Fair Immigration Legislation that Respects Children and Parents

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From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): The time has come to reset and rebuild our immigration system and the good news is that many legislators are getting to work. There is now some hope on the horizon for creating a fair immigration process! This … Continued

Kiss the Ground—Schedule Viewing During Faith Climate Action Week

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From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): People are calling Kiss the Ground, “The Most Important Film You’ll Ever Watch”. This is a really big claim, but it just might be true! Plan to screen this year’s featured film, Kiss the Ground, as part of your … Continued

Sign Letter: Tell the President to Sign Revised Refugee Admissions Goal—by March 18

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From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): The Biden administration is expected to take executive action to increase refugee arrivals and begin restoring the resettlement program any day. This is particularly welcome news, in light of strong support for America as a beacon of … Continued

For the People Act Passes in the House—Urge Support in the Senate

From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): On March 3, the House of Representatives passed the strongest, most comprehensive democracy bill we’ve seen in decades. [1] The For The People Act (H.R. 1/S. 1) would make a MAJOR difference: for our right to … Continued

Urge Your State Rep to Cosponsor Resolution to Conserve Wildlife Corridors

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From the Endangered Species Coalition (https://www.endangered.org/): We are so close to moving forward on a resolution in support of conservation corridors in the Keystone state! Pennsylvania has a chance right now to pass legislation that advances connectivity for wildlife, plants, and ecosystems. … Continued

Report: Raising Minimum Wage Good for All Pennsylvanians

Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-03-04/livable-wages-working-families/report-raising-minimum-wage-good-for-all-pennsylvanians/a73412-2 March 4, 2021 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Women make up more than 60% of those who would see an increase in wages. (insta_photos/Adobe Stock) HARRISBURG, Pa. — A new report showed raising … Continued

PA Teachers Praise Vaccination Plan

Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-03-04/education/pa-teachers-praise-vaccination-plan/a73412-1 March 4, 2021 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Teachers said prioritizing vaccinations for school staff is essential to providing the best education for students and keeping the community safe. (David … Continued

Wolf Administration Submits Pandemic EBT Plan To Help Pennsylvania Families Cover The Cost Of Missed School Meals

03/02/2021 Harrisburg, PA – The departments of Human Services (DHS) and Education (PDE) today submitted for federal approval the Wolf Administration’s plan to issue more than $1 billion in federally-funded benefits to the families of Pennsylvania children who have attended school … Continued