From the Pennsylvania Prison Society (http://www.prisonsociety.org): Last week, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) released its Demobilization Plan for state correctional institutions (SCIs). The plan outlines gradual increases in out-of-cell time and a gradual resumption of programming. Since March 12, the 43,000 … Continued
From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): As Congress is debating a series of economic stimulus packages to address the health and economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, we must ensure they make fact-based decisions to put money in the … Continued
Posted at https://www.pennfuture.org/Blog-Item-Why-Does-Pennsylvania-Insist-on-Offering-Subsidies-to-Fracked-Gas-and-Petrochemicals-The-Industries-Would-Collapse-Without-Them February 19, 2020 by Jared Stonesifer, Director of Media Relations Harrisburg policymakers are, again, debating whether to give more taxpayer-funded handouts to the fracking and petrochemical industries. It continues a quiet truth about Pennsylvania’s so-called fracking miracle—without taxpayers padding … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): We know working people and families are dealing with a LOT right now, and as we push for policy solutions we’re also dealing with an onslaught of daily challenges. That’s why we’re excited to offer the … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): “The deeds you do may be the only sermon some persons will hear today.” – St. Francis of Assisi. Across the nation, Interfaith Power & Light and our state affiliates are helping congregations lower … Continued
From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (http://www.nrcat.org): The prison at Guantanamo Bay should have been closed years ago, but you can help close it now. Congress is currently drafting the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and Members … Continued
People around the country are coming together with a simple message: there’s more we can do to end gun violence. Join the movement by signing up to attend an event during Wear Orange Weekend, June 5-7. For more information about … Continued
From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org): Pennsylvanians are using outdoor spaces more than ever during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but that isn’t stopping legislators in Harrisburg from trying to permanently change how our parks, trails and shared spaces are funded. Specifically, the state … Continued
From the Better Path Coalition (https://www.betterpathcoalition.org/): Mark your calendars now for a week of special events and actions this June! We’ll announce all of the specifics very soon, but here’s a sneak preview on what we’re organizing! June 19 – Virtual … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): We were glad to see a lot of what was included in the Heroes Act that passed the House last Friday. Funding for safe elections, a moratorium on water and energy shut-offs, and grants … Continued