On March 31, the Department of Health (DOH) in conjunction with the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced the start of the special initiative to vaccinate targeted industry workers and to accelerate the vaccination timetable for those in Phases 1B, 1C … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-03-31/health/paid-leave-called-critical-to-economic-recovery/a73760-1 March 31, 2021 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Backers of paid family leave say it would help working Pennsylvanians who face economic insecurity when they need to take off work … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Bee-killing pesticides are everywhere: A study found neonicotinoids — a dangerous class of pesticides — on more than half of all sampled plants.1 And if there’s one place where bees should be safe, it’s wildlife refuges. Yet for … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): Paying for college is one of the biggest worries facing Pennsylvania families – especially now. Governor Wolf wants to create a new program – the Nellie Bly Scholarships – for 44,000 students attending PASSHE … Continued
A new Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Education report identified its largest number ever of children and youth who experienced homelessness – 39,221 students, compared to 36,793 students in FY 2018. The chart below shows the number of homeless students for … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Thank you for being a caring and compassionate advocate for refugees. You know the importance of sharing your resources – whether that’s by amplifying refugee voices or with a donation – you take action. Your … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): Pennsylvania will draw new state legislative maps this year — and for the first time ever, everyday Pennsylvanians have a chance to lead that process rather than relying exclusively on political insiders. Our state Constitution calls for the … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/03/29/georgia-hit-pair-lawsuits-over-sweeping-voter-suppression-law Published on Monday, March 29, 2021 by Common Dreams “The Georgia NAACP will continue to fight until every voter is able to freely and confidently participate in democracy,” vowed the state president. By Jessica Corbett, staff writer … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/03/29/cdc-director-warns-impending-doom-covid-cases-rise-across-us Published on Monday, March 29, 2021 by Common Dreams “We have so much to look forward to, so much promise and potential of where we are and so much reason for hope, but right now I’m scared.” … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/03/29/minimum-wage-would-be-44-today-if-it-had-increased-same-rate-wall-st-bonuses Published on Monday, March 29, 2021 by Common Dreams “Since 1985, the average Wall Street bonus has increased 1,217%, from $13,970 to $184,000 in 2020.” By Jake Johnson, staff writer A coalition of activists gathered outside the … Continued