From the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (http://www.paimmigrant.org): As their motto states, immi.org is “free and simple information for immigrants”. IMMI is a free online immigration database that Community Action Agencies can use to help their clients understand the process … Continued
Posted at https://www.keystoneresearch.org/publications/research/MW_FoodServices This policy watch examines the recent growth in the minimum wage, average weekly wages, and employment in Pennsylvania and across Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and West Virginia. Laws on the … Continued
From Project H.O.M.E. (http://www.projecthome.org): After years of advocacy and a ruling by the PA Supreme Court last September, the General Assistance program is now up and running. This is a tremendous win for low-income people in Pennsylvania, many of whom … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): January 27th marked two years of attacks by the administration against refugees and Muslims. During this time, we’ve seen firsthand the painful human impacts of negative administrative changes and the series of refugee and Muslim … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): High quality career and technical education (CTE) programs can equip students with skills, certifications, and higher-education credits that will allow them to graduate from high school ready to enter the workforce in a field … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/01/21/literally-what-jesus-told-people-do-arizona-possible-prison-time-leaving-food-and Published on Monday, January 21, 2019 by Common Dreams “If giving water to someone dying of thirst is illegal, what humanity is left in the law of this country?” By Jessica Corbett, staff writer Natalie Hoffman, Oona … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/01/21/fundamentally-inhuman-economy-26-billionaires-own-much-worlds-38-billion-poorest Published on Monday, January 21, 2019 by Common Dreams While the wealth of billionaires increased by $900 billion last year, or $2.5 billion a day, latest Oxfam report on inequality shows “this bonanza has not been felt … Continued
From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): Congress must seek accountability for toxic water. There’s a toxic threat in our water. A senior Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official says it’s “one of the most seminal public health challenges … Continued
From the Clean Air Council (http://www.cleanair.org/): According to the recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the world only has 11 years to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 45% to avoid catastrophic climate change. Bold actions must be … Continued
The Pennsylvania Council of Churches has posted its legislative priorities for 2019-20. The Legislative Priorities contains the underlying principles for the Council’s Advocacy Ministry. Because the Council’s advocacy efforts often extend beyond those directed solely at federal or state legislators, … Continued