From CLASP (http://www.clasp.org/): Washington, DC, August 11—Today, the United States Senate passed a historic $3.5 trillion budget resolution to initiate a budget reconciliation process that stands to create the most consequential legislation for people with low incomes in decades. The … Continued
From Conservation Voters of PA (http://www.conservationpa.org): This week, the Senate passed a bipartisan infrastructure bill that invests just a fraction of what we need to address the climate crisis and support the frontline communities who carry the greatest burden from … Continued
We wanted to let you know about an incredible step forward for coal communities across the United States and how you can help make sure we get over the finish line. The Senate just passed a bipartisan infrastructure bill — … Continued
From Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania (http://www.housingalliancepa.org/): House Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine Waters (D-CA) introduced the “Housing is Infrastructure Act”. This legislation provides $600 billion in housing investments in any infrastructure package. The bill provides robust funding for top housing … Continued
Encourages State Employees to Get Vaccinated with Incentive Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced that commonwealth employees in state health care facilities and high-risk congregate care facilities will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 7, … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-08-10/education/some-racial-evidence-to-be-permitted-in-pa-school-funding-lawsuit/a75304-1 August 10, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. — With less than a month until a Pennsylvania public school funding lawsuit is set to begin, a Commonwealth Court judge recently ruled some evidence … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/09/not-report-despair-over-ipcc-gives-humanity-clear-directive-act-boldly-and-urgently “We have the solutions to prevent further harm to people and the planet—it’s time to implement them,” says 350.org. “We must start by putting an immediate end to fossil fuels.” JESSICA CORBETT August 9, 2021 As the … Continued
From Americans United for Separation of Church and State (http://www.au.org): As people of faith, we believe that all children and families touched by our child-welfare system must be treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination. We urge you today … Continued
From Americans for Tax Fairness (https://americansfortaxfairness.org/): Senators are voting this week on a budget framework that will determine how big and bold we can be this year in building an economy that works for everyone. We need to make sure … Continued
From the Juggernaut Project (https://juggernautproject.com/): Earlier this summer, President Biden told a crowd in Oklahoma that he was going to “fight like heck” to ensure the For the People Act passes. But weeks later, he’s still leaving multiple options on … Continued