From Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania (http://www.housingalliancepa.org/): Reducing funding for Federal Programs harms the people currently being assisted by these resources. If funding does not increase, elderly, families and those with disabilities who receive rental vouchers would be cost burdened, and … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (http://www.pennbpc.org): HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center today released a complete analysis of Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed 2017-18 budget. The full report can be downloaded here. “Governor Wolf’s budget proposal is … Continued
The real reasons people suffer poverty don’t reflect well on the United States. The Washington Post By Stephen Pimpare March 8 at 4:20 PM Stephen Pimpare is the author of “A People’s History of Poverty in America” and the forthcoming “Ghettos, Tramps, … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): While everyone is focused on the horrible things happening in Washington, we wanted to make sure you don’t miss what’s going on in Harrisburg. The gun lobby and their army of guns everywhere for everyone legislators are … Continued
From CLASP (http://www.clasp.org/): March 2017 | Jessica Gehr and Suzanne Wikle Untreated illness can make it hard to work. Health insurance is a key work support and tool that provides working-age adults with access to care that helps them get … Continued
Decarcerate PA is a grassroots organization working to end mass incarceration in Pennsylvania. We’ve been around for about six years and are completely volunteer run by members inside and outside of prison. Currently we are focused on two campaigns, one … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-03-08/childrens-issues/childrens-advocates-call-gop-health-bill-wrong-for-pa-kids/a56751-1 March 8, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Children with serious illness or accidents could exceed the individual cap on Medicaid proposed as part of the new federal healthcare legislation. … Continued
Posted at http://www.chn.org/2017/03/08/15207/#.WMBOim8rIdU By Lecia Imbery March 8, 2017 “This bill sends a loud and clear message: tax cuts for special interests and the wealthy matter more than your health care.” This is how Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) described House Republicans’ legislation, unveiled … Continued
From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): This month was more proof that drilling means spilling. A gas pipeline supporting offshore drilling platforms in Cook Inlet, Alaska has been leaking into the ocean for over two months now. Even without a deadline … Continued
As you already know, the Republican ACA plan is out — and it will be a giant step backward. See the PA Policy and Budget Center’s analysis of its effects on PA at https://www.pachurchesadvocacy.org/pbpc-analysis-house-gop-health-care-plan-on-pa/. Please call Senators Casey and Toomey … Continued