From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Something major, historic, and BIG (really big!) happened at the end of last week: Fueled by your calls, petition and letter signatures, stories that you shared, your contacts with members of Congress, posts on social media, … Continued
As COVID-19 cases have declined and vaccination rates are climbing, Governor Tom Wolf announced the lifting of some targeted restrictions on restaurants and other businesses, as well as increased gathering limits. Effective April 4, restaurants may resume bar service; alcohol … Continued
Commitment to Appointments for Seniors, Support of Frontline Workers, A Plan for a Path Forward Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf and members of the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced another bi-partisan effort to complete COVID phase 1A vaccinations first, … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Here we are, 12 months into this pandemic, 500,000 people lost, and we still haven’t passed a permanent national paid leave law, even though the research is abundantly clear that paid leave in a pandemic saves … Continued
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) decided not to extend the COVID-19 utility shutoff moratorium, allowing utilities to shut off gas, electric, and water services for households beginning April 1, 2021. Although the PUC has required utilities to offer payment … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (http://www.krc-pbpc.org): The $1.9 trillion stimulus bill provides a wide range of critical improvements to the social safety net and aid to small businesses. It also provides funds for state and local governments, many … Continued
This information is already a week old, and will probably be changing soon in light of the President’s national address on 3/11/21. CDC guidance has been updated this week to reflect COVID-19 implementation processes and prioritization for sub-populations, including people … Continued
From the Food Research and Action Center (http://www.frac.org): The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today the extension of critical child nutrition nationwide waivers through September 30, 2021. This extension will ensure schools, local government agencies, and private nonprofit organizations have the time, consistency, and flexibility necessary to … Continued
From Consumers United for Fairness (https://cuffnow.com/): Just an update to remind you: Your calls, postcards, donations, and petition signatures in the past year paid off when the U.S. Senate passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan bill, 50-49. The bill … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): We are in the final stretch to passing the American Rescue Plan thanks to all the phone calls, tweets, emails, and stories you have sent to the U.S. Congress the past few months. The House of Representatives … Continued