From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): Find more comprehensive information on resources after separator line below. On Friday, March 13, Governor Wolf announced that all public K-12 Pennsylvania schools and school district run pre-k programs will be closed for the … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): In the midst of a national crisis, PA legislators are in Harrisburg, considering a special-interest bill, HB 564, that would increase out-of-pocket costs and surprise billing for dental care and incentivize dentists to leave insurance … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): The administration has cut the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) budget by 26% ($2.4 billion) in his proposed 2021 federal budget, including a 71% cut to the EPA’s Environmental Justice program. It is also proposing to cut … Continued
From Faith in Healthcare (https://faithinhealthcare.org): This article by our editor is being co-published in Sojourners and Democratic Left. Last week, I listened as several Indiana workers in the hospitality industry gathered in southeastern Indiana to talk about their health. A cook in her … Continued
Date: Friday March, 20th Scripture: Isaiah 40:29 “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” By Micalagh Moritz, Director, Sycamore House Service Corps In a world that often seems to value strength, power, and money; that … Continued
Date: Thursday, March 19th Scripture: Isaiah 61:1 “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim … Continued
In response to this global pandemic, the U.S. House of Representatives is providing leadership and support to millions of working families throughout the United States. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, passed early Saturday morning with bipartisan support, will provide … Continued
Harrisburg, PA – On March 17, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued guidance for accessing emergency food assistance for Pennsylvanians at risk of hunger due to measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. “During this time of major precautions to reduce … Continued
Date: Wednesday, March 18th Scripture: Psalm 142:7 “Bring my soul out of prison, So that I may give thanks to Your name; The righteous will surround me, For You will deal bountifully with me.” by Chris Kimmenez, Director of Advocacy at Healing … Continued
Date: Tuesday, March 17th Scripture: Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” by Rev. Tabitha Ssonko, Pastor, Monumental AME Church, Steelton PA Forgiveness is hard! When we are wronged, we want … Continued