Posted at https://krc-pbpc.org/research_publication/how-and-how-many-pennsylvanians-are-helped-by-the-build-back-better-plan/ NOTE: Some changes have been made since this was written, including the addition of some paid leave and negotiation of some prescription drug prices. Informational Analysis Blog by Marc Stier, Director, PA Budget and Policy Center President … Continued
Posted at https://krc-pbpc.org/research_publication/the-build-back-better-framework-a-transformative-plan-for-21st-century-america/ NOTE: This is the deal that has been reported. It is still unknown whether or not it will pass in both houses of Congress. Statement from PA Budget and Policy Center, Keystone Research Center, and 99% PA … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Congress is on the verge of reaching a deal on the comprehensive Build Back Better investment agenda that, when passed, will invest in our families, communities and future on a scale not seen … Continued
From the National Low Income Housing Coalition (http://www.nlihc.org): President Biden and congressional leaders need to hear from you and from as many members of Congress as possible in support of essential and targeted housing investments currently included in the “Build Back Better … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-09-29/budget-policy-and-priorities/businesses-to-congress-pass-the-build-back-better-plan/a75901-1 September 29, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. — Congress is expected to vote on the Biden administration’s Build Back Better agenda, which includes creating clean energy jobs to tackle … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Habitat loss is a major factor in the declines of monarch butterflies and other key pollinators.1 With the monarch fluttering quickly toward extinction, it’s critical that we seize key opportunities to protect this beloved, iconic creature. Right now … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The next few days in Congress may be the most consequential of Joe Biden’s presidency. It is not an overstatement to say that our entire human needs investment agenda is on the line. There … Continued
From Keystone Research Center/Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (https://krc-pbpc.org/): The economic loss and hardship of COVID-19 and its new variants are far from over for Pennsylvania communities – particularly Pennsylvanians of color and those with low incomes. The need for … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): All week, House committees have been approving details of what’s going to be in the final Build Back Better package, and from what we’ve heard, there are a lot of groundbreaking provisions included. Our … Continued
From the National Low Income Housing Coalition (http://www.nlihc.org): The House Financial Services Committee just voted 30 to 24 to approve legislation to invest $327 billion in affordable housing, including significant funding for the HoUSed campaign’s top priorities: $90 billion for rental … Continued