Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-06-24/gun-violence-prevention/philly-to-be-part-of-biden-community-violence-intervention-plan/a74785-1 June 24, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window PHILADELPHIA — The Biden administration has a new federal strategy to address gun violence surging in cities across the country, including Philadelphia. American Rescue Plan funds … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (http://www.krc-pbpc.org): The Pennsylvania General Assembly is rapidly moving towards enacting a budget for the fiscal year which starts on July 1. The current PA state budget is running a surplus of close to … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): The American Rescue Plan, signed by President Biden in March, made substantial investments in children, youth, and families―cutting child poverty in half. But these investments only last one year. A coalition of partners has come together … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): Great news! The recently passed American Rescue Plan is making health coverage purchased through Pennie much more affordable. You may be eligible for cost savings! If you’re uninsured, recently unemployed, or haven’t checked on your … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/06/15/biden-admin-urged-prevent-historic-wave-evictions-extending-cdc-moratorium-speeding “Far too many renters are struggling to access emergency rental assistance programs and are at risk of losing their homes when the moratorium expires,” said the president of the National Low Income Housing Coalition. KENNY STANCIL, STAFF … Continued
From Start Strong PA (https://startstrongpa.org/): Start Strong PA released recommendations for the $1.2 billion in American Rescue Plan child care funding that came directly from your feedback. Over 1,000 voices were heard through 12 virtual forms and a state-wide survey. Those voices, … Continued
From Public Citizens for Children and Youth (http://www.pccy.org): Instead, they plan to stash that cash in state bank accounts, where it will help no one. Nearly a half a million Pennsylvanians remain out of work. Malls and main streets are ghost towns. Yet … Continued
From Keystone Research Center (http://www.keystoneresearch.org): Keystone Research Center economists Stephen Herzenberg and Maisum Murtaza today published a blog that interprets the latest job and small business data for Pennsylvania editorial boards, reporters, and other media. They finds that Pennsylvania is still 400,000+ … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The American Rescue Plan effectively responded to urgent needs with temporary help—cutting childhood poverty in half. But only for one year. That legislation is an effective first step. Now we have more work … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): Pennsylvania will receive nearly $5 billion in one-time federal funding for K-12 schools in the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 through the Elementary and Secondary School Relief Fund (ESSER). Ninety percent of … Continued