From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Right now, Members of Congress are considering another package of COVID-19-related legislation to support communities during this difficult time. While we are grateful for measures Congress has taken to address the crisis, there remain unique … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): Farmworkers who grow, pick, and pack the food that ends up on our grocery store shelves have been deemed essential workers who are critical to our country’s infrastructure during the coronavirus pandemic. But right now, … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The COVID-19 pandemic has caused tremendous damage. In addition to the lives lost, over 30 million people have lost their jobs. People and families across the country are struggling to make ends meet, … Continued
From Pre-K for PA (http://www.prekforpa.org/): Week 1 – nearly 1,700 advocates sent over 4,100 messages. AMAZING! So let’s keep it going! Our week #2 message focuses on securing funds for child care providers’ uncollected tuition. We know that without further … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): Last week we learned the toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on our public schools. The Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO) estimates that school districts will lose between $850 million to $1.07 … Continued
Balancing economic benefits and public health risks, Governor Tom Wolf today announced the reopening of 24 counties in the northwest and north-central regions of the state, moving them from red to yellow beginning at 12:01 a.m., Friday, May 8. Counties … Continued
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced a phased reopening of state park and forest facilities in keeping with Governor Wolf’s direction to ensure that Pennsylvanians have opportunities to safely enjoy outdoor recreation as … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Unbelievably, members of the state legislature chose to recognize the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by fast-tracking a proposal to stop new and pending environmental regulations in their tracks. To add insult to injury, there are actually … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Capital-Star (https://www.penncapital-star.com/): How common is it for people to contract and fight off viruses without knowing it? In general, having an infection without any symptoms is common. Perhaps the most infamous example was Typhoid Mary, who spread typhoid … Continued
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today reminded Pennsylvanians that with spring and warm weather comes farmers market season in the commonwealth. Farmers markets, like grocery stores, offer life-sustaining food and essentials and have been provided guidance from the department for how … Continued