Today is the deadline for PA to pass a new state budget. Every budget is an expression of priorities, and getting those priorities wrong is what got Gov. Corbett booted […]
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Pennsylvania House Bill 222 means former drug felons get no help out of poverty
One in four working-age Americans have a criminal record. Many are struggling to find work and be productive members of society. Should we be making it even harder?
Tell Congress to protect summer meals through Child Nutrition Reauthorization
Summer meals are a lifeline for hungry children when school is out. But federal funding for these programs is set to expire September 30. Take five minutes to be part […]
Pennsylvania House Bill 934 would boost education as a path out of poverty
An important bill is moving through the Pennsylvania legislature. It would help single mothers and college students in need complete their education and get back on their financial feet.
Take Action to End the Food Stamp Asset Test
Before taking office as governor Tom Wolf promised he would repeal the state’s food stamp asset test, a disastrous policy for the hundreds of thousands of hungry Pennsylvanians. The time […]
Help stop food stamp cuts – a key part of the new GOP budget
Congress has taken its first official steps to advance a GOP-sponsored budget, which, if passed, would be disastrous for low- and middle-income Pennsylvanians.
Join the Walk to Aldi on March 18th
March 27th Update: Garfield community members and food justice activists got organized, took action, and won!
Great News: Gov. Wolf is ending Healthy PA!
Gov. Wolf has announced the end of Corbett’s disastrous Healthy PA and the launching of Medicaid Expansion for uninsured low-income Pennsylvanians. This is a huge victory for all those who […]
Green vs. Gray: ALCOSAN’s stormwater plan is all wet
Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink. That could be the fate of low-income households in Allegheny County if a new sewer plan comes to pass. But an […]
Five reasons you need to vote in the 2014 elections
Election day is this Tuesday, November 4. It’s especially important that you get out and vote because there is so much at stake this election. Our 2014 Voters Guide helps […]
