From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Immigrant communities and allies rejoiced when the Supreme Court ruled that President Biden acted within his lawful authority in attempting to end the Trump-era Remain in Mexico policy (also known as Migrant Protection … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-07-22/education/psea-reacts-to-gubernatorial-candidates-plan-to-cut-public-school-funding/a79999-1 July 22, 2022 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Pennsylvania spends an average of almost $20,000 per student per year on education statewide, but one candidate for governor has said he … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): The U.S. Forest Service just proposed a 20-year ban on dangerous sulfide-ore copper mining in the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. This stunning place could soon be protected from toxic mining — if enough … Continued
From PA Climate Convergence (https://www.pennsylvaniaclimateconvergence.org/): Last month, we installed a Climate Countdown Clock in the East Wing of the Capitol on the last day of the first Pennsylvania Climate Convergence. We’d arranged to have it on display until the end … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): Congress wants to hear from you as they continue to shape the Environmental Justice for All Act of 2021 (EJ4All)! The Natural Resources Committee is currently taking comments to hear how you and your community … Continued
From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (http://www.nrcat.org): Last week, twenty-nine national religious organizations sent this letter to Members of the House of Representatives calling on them to co-sponsor H.R. 8048, the Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act. NRCAT’s press … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): Have you ever… …waited for months to see a doctor or specialist for a medical problem? …been unable to find a doctor, dentist, mental, or behavioral health professional who takes your insurance? …driven … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/07/20/big-pharma-has-raised-drug-prices-1186-times-year-analysis-shows “We must put an end to drug corporations’ unfettered ability to dictate prices at the expense of patients.” JAKE JOHNSON July 20, 2022 The U.S. pharmaceutical industry exercised its virtually unlimited pricing power to hike costs for patients … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): We are delighted to announce our brand new Education Voters Public Education Champion fellowship program. This program was created for parents and community members who care about their local public schools and are ready … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): Road rage shootings are a looming crisis in our communities, and it’s being made even worse by the growing potential for concealed permitless carry in Pennsylvania. Go to https://act.ceasefirepa.org/a/oppose-permitless-carry-pa to let your lawmaker know you oppose this … Continued