From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Our hearts are hammering. After spending three months of the COVID-19 pandemic social distancing, one month centering a national rebellion that demands we finally end police violence and reimagining public safety, and July 4th weekend thinking … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): As the nation is enveloped in a sweltering heat wave, we’re reminded that we are running out of time to address the climate crisis. 2020 is already on track to be among the top five hottest years ever … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): We’re hearing from moms every single day who are struggling with unemployment and questioning how they are going to pay their bills and continue to put food on the table for their families. Moms like Beverly, … Continued
By Stephen Caruso| Kim Lyons July 1, 2020 About an hour after downplaying the need for another statewide shutdown over COVID-19, the Wolf administration ordered all Pennsylvanians to wear a mask anytime they leave their homes. The order, which applies to all … Continued
Penn Capital-Star By Elizabeth Hardison June 30, 2020 Answering the calls of protesters who have occupied Pennsylvania’s streets throughout the month of June, the state Senate on Tuesday voted unanimously to send Gov. Tom Wolf a bill creating a new, … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): A new report issued by Education Voters of PA finds charter school enrollment patterns are consistent with the likelihood that many charter schools are exploiting the state’s special education funding system by cherry picking … Continued
Download the endorsement form: PDF version Word version Driving Pennsylvania Forward is the state-wide effort to update policy and change legislation regarding accessibility of drivers licenses for Pennsylvanians, regardless of immigration status Please direct questions to Desi Burnette at desiburnette@gmail.com. … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): Minimum wages are set to rise this week in Nevada, Oregon, Illinois, and the District of Columbia—as well as in Chicago, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and 12 other smaller cities and counties. While business … Continued
From Americans for Tax Fairness (https://americansfortaxfairness.org/): Tracks Their 30-Year Growth, Real-Time Size, & Political Influence They Buy—Vital Info As America Grapples With Race, Recession, Economic Injustice & Reforming the Tax System WASHINGTON—A new website launched today provides in-depth insights into the startling … Continued
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 1, 2020) – Congress continues to debate moving comprehensive infrastructure repair investments as a way to spur economic growth and the creation of good-paying jobs during the COVID-19 crisis. The nation’s wastewater and drinking water infrastructure received … Continued