From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The pandemic shows no signs of disappearing any time soon. But the Senate has yet to act to help struggling families, the poor and vulnerable throughout our country. Nearly half of all households … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/07/09/last-straw-pandemic-rages-oxfam-warns-12000-could-die-day-hunger Published on Thursday, July 09, 2020 by Common Dreams “Meanwhile, those at the top are continuing to make a profit.” By Andrea Germanos, staff writer A mother holds her malnourished child to be weighed as he receives … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The House of Representatives did their job. They passed the HEROES Act back in mid-May. This crucial legislation includes aid to our states with funds to prevent cuts to essential services like education, health care … Continued
Executive order protects renters and homeowners through August 31, 2020 Today Governor Wolf issued an executive order extending the rental eviction and foreclosure moratorium. Due to expire on July 10, the extension protects renters and homeowners from eviction proceedings until August 31, … Continued
Expanding on the business safety order signed by Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine in April that requires the wearing of masks in businesses, Governor Tom Wolf has announced a new order signed by Dr. Levine that states masks must be worn … Continued
On Tuesday night, the US Senate passed by unanimous consent a five-week extension of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Yesterday, the House followed suit and the bill is expected to soon be signed into law. The bill extends the deadline … Continued
The Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Human Services (DHS) are reminding Pennsylvanians that state assistance is available when the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program, which provides an extra $600 per week to everyone receiving unemployment benefit payments, … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/07/07/prolonged-recession-could-be-horizon-covid-economic-crisis-leads-state-and-local Published on Tuesday, July 07, 2020 by Common Dreams “We know from the experience of the recovery following the Great Recession just how powerful the economic drag from state and local austerity can be.” By Eoin Higgins, … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): As the world responds to an unprecedented crisis unfolding from the COVID-19 pandemic, many families are staying home with their children, caring for them with the hopes that they will stay healthy and safe. Yet right … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/06/29/absolute-robbery-gilead-announces-3120-price-tag-covid-19-drug-developed-70-million Published on Monday, June 29, 2020 by Common Dreams “Taxpayers provided funding for the development of this drug. Now Gilead is price-gouging off it during a pandemic. Beyond disgusting,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders. By Jake Johnson, staff … Continued