From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org): In a last ditch effort to balance the state budget, one of the legislators’ top ideas is to raid crucial funds dedicated to protecting your land, water, recreation, and open spaces. Just weeks after the legislature passed a … Continued
From the National Immigration Law Center (http://www.nilc.org): Despite the political posturing in Washington, like President Trump’s assurance that DREAMers “shouldn’t be very worried,” the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is under attack and must be protected. The Trump … Continued
From the National Council of Churches (http://www.ncccusa.org): On July 18 African American clergy from across the country descended on Capitol Hill and held a press conference followed by meetings and civil disobedience to protest unjust budget proposals. These include: Cuts to … Continued
By: Capitolwire Published: July 26, 2017 The state Senate returns for some potential budget work today and Thursday. The Senate is scheduled to gavel in today at 3 p.m., and at 11 a.m. on Thursday. One would expect senators will spend … Continued
From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): TODAY, the House of Representatives is considering legislation that would jeopardize the lives of immigrants, harm our community members, and further militarize our borders. House leadership will vote on a proposal called the FY18 … Continued
Thanks to the ELCA for this alert. “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40 Recently, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed … Continued
Posted at https://www.thirdandstate.org/2017/july/speaker-turzai-lead-follow-or-get-out-way Posted by Marc Stier on July 20, 2017 9:47 pm The Pennsylvania Budget for Fiscal 2017-2018 is still not finished. Pennsylvanians deserve to know why and who is responsible. The answer is the House Republican Caucus led by Speaker of … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-07-21/environment/groups-call-for-halt-to-pa-pipeline-drilling/a58620-1 July 21, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Environmental groups have documented 61 spills in two months associated with construction of the Mariner East 2 pipeline project. (Clean Air Council) … Continued
From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): Washington D.C. -Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) have introduced the bipartisan Dream Act of 2017 (no number yet), which would offer a pathway to legal status for immigrant youth. This legislation … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/07/20/worker-wages-flat-1978-ceo-pay-has-soared-outrageous-937 Published on Thursday, July 20, 2017 by Common Dreams New analysis shows how corporate bosses rake in huge salaries and bonuses as inequality continues to soar By Jake Johnson, staff writer “Rising executive pay is not connected … Continued