From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): We are in the final stretch to passing the American Rescue Plan thanks to all the phone calls, tweets, emails, and stories you have sent to the U.S. Congress the past few months. The House of Representatives … Continued
Despite a donation drive for diaper banks last year, since then, the problem has only gotten worse: Historically, most diaper bank clients live below the poverty line, a federal threshold capped at $26,500 a year for a family of four. … Continued
Pennsylvanians With Questions About The Vaccination Process Can Call The Department Of Health Hotline At 1-877-724-3258 02/26/2021 Harrisburg, PA – Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam today announced that Pennsylvanians can now use COVID Alert PA to access important COVID-19 vaccine … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): People are calling Kiss the Ground, “The Most Important Film You’ll Ever Watch”. This is a really big claim, but it just might be true! Plan to screen this year’s featured film, Kiss the Ground, as part of your … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): The Biden administration is expected to take executive action to increase refugee arrivals and begin restoring the resettlement program any day. This is particularly welcome news, in light of strong support for America as a beacon of … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Here’s a no-brainer. The Equal Pay Act was passed in 1963, making it illegal for employers to pay unequal wages to men and women in the same workplace who perform substantially equal work. … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): On March 3, the House of Representatives passed the strongest, most comprehensive democracy bill we’ve seen in decades. [1] The For The People Act (H.R. 1/S. 1) would make a MAJOR difference: for our right to … Continued
From the Endangered Species Coalition (https://www.endangered.org/): We are so close to moving forward on a resolution in support of conservation corridors in the Keystone state! Pennsylvania has a chance right now to pass legislation that advances connectivity for wildlife, plants, and ecosystems. … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-03-04/livable-wages-working-families/report-raising-minimum-wage-good-for-all-pennsylvanians/a73412-2 March 4, 2021 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Women make up more than 60% of those who would see an increase in wages. (insta_photos/Adobe Stock) HARRISBURG, Pa. — A new report showed raising … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-03-04/education/pa-teachers-praise-vaccination-plan/a73412-1 March 4, 2021 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Teachers said prioritizing vaccinations for school staff is essential to providing the best education for students and keeping the community safe. (David … Continued