WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 3, 2023) – A new Pew Research Center analysis finds that as the U.S. Congress begins its 118th session, it remains largely untouched by two trends that have long marked religious life in the United States: a decades-long decline … Continued
From Environment America (https://environmentamerica.org/): Exciting news! After hearing the call from advocates like you, the U.S. Postal Service is ready to go all electric. The agency’s initial meager commitment to electric vehicles (EVs) sparked advocates to push them to go … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/12/19/biden-unveils-plan-reduce-homelessness-25-2025 “The fundamental solution to homelessness is housing,” says the White House roadmap. “When a person is housed, they have a platform to address all their needs, no matter how complex.” KENNY STANCIL December 19, 2022 The Biden … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-12-20/environment/report-clean-energy-pathway-would-cut-emissions-boost-jobs-in-sw-pa/a82048-1 December 20, 2022 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window A new report explores a clean-energy pathway in southwestern Pennsylvania. Sean O’Leary, senior researcher, Ohio River Valley Institute, said the report was … Continued
From Americans for Tax Fairness (https://americansfortaxfairness.org/): Young people represent the most diverse generation in American history.[1] And, in three straight elections, they have turned out in record numbers to vote for an American dream that includes all of us[2]―not just … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): As we head into winter, Florida’s manatees face a perilous future. The manatees aren’t finding enough to eat in the places that will keep them warm — meaning they will have to venture out in the cold … Continued
Posted at https://khn.org/news/article/medicare-advantage-auditors-overcharged-taxpayers/ By Fred Schulte and Holly K. Hacker DECEMBER 13, 2022 In April 2016, government auditors asked a Blue Cross Medicare Advantage health plan in Minnesota to turn over medical records of patients treated by a podiatry practice whose owner had … Continued
From Social Security Works (http://www.socialsecurityworks.org/): We want to tell you a story―it’s a little long, but we think when we get to the end, it will be clear: President Biden should direct the Social Security Administration to stop penalizing marriage. … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-12-16/energy-policy/new-epa-methane-rules-could-translate-to-pa-jobs/a81852-1 December 16, 2022 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window New rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency would require regular inspections of all methane-emitting oil and gas production sites throughout the … Continued
From ReImagine Appalachia (https://reimagineappalachia.org/): Would you like some good news? Of course you would! The STREAM Act just passed the Senate with UNANIMOUS consent. Y’all! This little bill is an incredible example of what can happen when communities identify a … Continued