This statement from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) can be attributed to Oliva Golden, CLASP Executive Director June 22, 2017—Today, Senate Republicans released their health reform bill. The so-called Better Care Bill—which would actually make care worse—would … Continued
From CLASP (http://www.clasp.org/): June 22, 2017—In his remarks in Iowa last night, President Trump renewed his attack on millions of immigrant families, including their citizen children. His plan once again was both dangerous and half-baked: the specific idea he floated—a … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): A lot has happened already this 2017. There have been many innovations but also threats regarding God’s creation. Now is the time to know what should be done in order to preserve and fight for … Continued
With state’s 2017-18 fiscal year beginning on Saturday, please sign the online petition at https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/we-need-a-budget-that-puts-people-first, calling on state lawmakers to “pass a budget that puts people first.” The petition is also a great way to help educate people about the … Continued
With deadline for the 2017-18 budget just one day away, we are convening another call-in action, encouraging people from across PA to make phone calls to their legislators’ Capitol offices from 11AM to 1PM (find talking points and link to … Continued
Please join us by signing on to a letter that expresses the following to Senator Toomey: We have grave concerns about the future of the Medicaid program under current proposals to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. We strongly … Continued
The Senate GOP released its version of health care today (June 22), and intends to have it come to a vote on the floor by the end of next week. Still awaited is an analysis from the Congressional Budget Office … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2017/06/22/how-medicaid-caps-would-impact-seniors/#.WUvowuvysdU By National Council on Aging June 22, 2017 Editor’s note: This piece was written by Joe Caldwell, PhD, the Director of Long-Term Services and Supports Policy at National Council on Aging. It was originally published on NCOA’s blogon June 19. … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-06-22/environment/court-ruling-called-victory-for-environmental-rights/a58225-2 June 22, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the state must act at all times as a trustee of public natural resources. (Nicholas A. Tonelli/Flickr) … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-06-22/environment/report-shows-pa-missing-clean-water-goals/a58225-1 June 22, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Pennsylvania is missing goals for reducing agricultural nitrogen and phosphorus pollution. (Dincher/Wikimedia Commons) HARRISBURG, Pa. – Chesapeake Bay is getting cleaner, but … Continued