More will be posted when more is known. Here are the counties to be moved from red to yellow in Pennsylvania: Allegheny Armstrong Bedford Blair Butler Cambria Fayette Fulton Greene Indiana Somerset Washington Westmoreland The changes will take effect at … Continued
Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Attorney General Josh Shapiro today to announce that he signed an executive order that protects Pennsylvanians from foreclosures or evictions through July 10. The action builds on a Pennsylvania Supreme Court order which closed court eviction … Continued
From the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (http://www.usglc.org/): At this critical moment, USGLC members from across the country are urging Congress to step up the global fight against COVID-19, and we need your voice to join them today. Please reach out to … Continued
Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration received approval from the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a plan to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to students who are eligible to receive free or … Continued
Thanks to PCUSA Synod of the Trinity for sharing! What do you say when people say the coronavirus is all a part of God’s Plan? Some people seem to be pretty sure that “everything happens for a reason.” But… does … Continued
From the Family Care Act Coalition (https://www.familycareact.com/): The Covid-19 pandemic makes the need for PA workers to have access to paid family medical leave clearer than ever before. Employees need to protect themselves, their coworkers, and their families from illness, as well … Continued
From Faith in Healthcare (https://faithinhealthcare.org): Would we already have a COVID-19 vaccine if we de-privatized our pharma system? Probably. “We’d done a lot of research on coronaviruses, so we knew they were a clear and present danger,” Peter Daszak, who … Continued
As we do our part to stay home to keep ourselves and others safe during the COVID-19 health crisis, United Methodist Women is offering prayers, resources and advocacy on its For a Time Like This blog. Visit the blog for ways … Continued
From the National Council of Churches (http://www.ncccusa.org): As Congress considers the next response to COVID-19, the disease is becoming a death sentence for some persons who are incarcerated. More and more prisons at the local, state, and federal level have become … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): We’ve been glad to see the early relief that has been extended to people hurt by this crisis. Expanding unemployment and providing funding to small businesses who keep workers on payroll was a great … Continued