Posted at https://itep.org/besides-eviscerating-the-safety-net-trump-budget-would-put-states-in-fiscal-bind/ There has been considerable discussion about the human impact of the Trump budget’s draconian cuts to what remains of the social safety net. A long-standing conservative talking point in response to such criticism is that states can … Continued
Posted at https://itep.org/kansas-may-have-saved-us-all/ Sitting in the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC, hidden in the jumble of Americana like Thomas Jefferson’s desk, Michelle Obama’s inaugural gown and the ruby slippers worn in the Wizard of Oz, is a napkin … Continued
From the Campaign for Fair Education Funding (http://fairfundingpa.org/): Unless the state invests more in basic education funding, our public schools will continue to be forced to make cuts and impose local tax increases that hurt our students and communities. State … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): Since President Trump announced the U.S. would pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement, many cities, states, companies and faith communities have announced that they’re still in, but the attack on Creation continues. If … Continued
From Pennsylvania Interfaith Power and Light (http://www.paipl.org): As we in the northern hemisphere approach the summer solstice, we invite you to let the long hours of sunlight inspire you to celebration, contemplation, and action on behalf of our Common Home. … Continued
From the Campaign for Fair Education Funding (http://fairfundingpa.org/): With two weeks remaining to the state’s budget deadline, it is imperative for lawmakers to hear from their constituents about the need to invest more in our public school students. The Governor … Continued
Posted at http://www.clasp.org/issues/work-supports/in-focus/states-remove-snap-tanf-penalties-that-undermined-the-formerly-incarcerated JUN 12, 2017 By Victoria Palacio For people with felony convictions, even those who haven’t been to prison, it’s challenging to find employment to support themselves and their families. This problem is compounded by collateral consequences, such as losing … Continued
Victory: Ruling: Trump administration shortcut environmental review; Court seeks additional briefing on whether to shut down pipeline Flags fly at the Oceti Sakowin Camp in 2016, near Cannonball, North Dakota. LUCAS ZHAO / CC BY-NC 2.0 This decision marks an important … Continued
From Americans United for Separation of Church and State (http://www.au.org): For more than six decades, a provision of the tax code known as the Johnson Amendment has protected the integrity of tax-exempt organizations, including houses of worship, by ensuring they … Continued
BLUE ISLAND, Ill. — One south suburban high school is finding a new way to take care of its students. In a school where every child qualifies for free lunch, many of those teens are not just worried about their … Continued