Thursday is our last Policy Action call of the year! This one is a combined federal and state policy wrap-up from this year, and a preview of what to expect in 2026! RSVP now to join us on Zoom at 1pm on Thursday, December 18th: bit.ly/PolicyAction...

If you’re struggling this winter to make some ends meet and need help keeping the heat on, know that there is assistance available. More info on how to apply: keystonenewsroom.com/2025/12/03/s...

This Giving Tuesday, join us and help deliver policy for the people and advocacy to fight for all our needs! Just click: pennpolicy.org/donate/

The establishment of Pennie, PA's official health insurance marketplace, cut the percentage of Pennsylvanians who are uninsured nearly in half. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” will reverse that progress, leaving hundreds of thousands w/o insurance:: pennpolicy.org/research_pub...

When SNAP funding is cut, it’s not just the 2 million Pennsylvanians who rely on SNAP to put food on the table who are at risk — the 48,800 family-run farms in our state will also feel the blow:

We all rightly criticize legislators when they fail us. But it's just as important to thank them when they do the right thing! The #WorkingFamiliesTaxCut gives 1.1 million PA families a refund on their state taxes. Click here to learn more and say thanks, Pennsylvania! bit.ly/4rliw6K

Immigrants today—just like in the past—make huge contributions to our communities and our economy. To honor our own ideals, we must stop the attacks, and build support for policies that treat immigrants with the decency, dignity, and respect they deserve.

“Work requirements” are a backdoor way to block people from receiving Medicaid and SNAP. They are unnecessary, create more red tape and add costs, and make no sense as public policy.

From the Washington Center for Equitable Growth: "While firms may be slow to pass cost shocks through into prices, we find that when they do, they raise prices in sizable increments." equitablegrowth.org/uncertainty-...

Myths abound about the minimum wage because, like all myths, they serve the interests of the myth-makers. For the sake of working people in PA, it’s time for the Pennsylvania Senate to follow the House and put Pennsylvania on a path to a $15 minimum wage. pennpolicy.org/research_pub...

Join us and Planned Parenthood PA Advocates tomorrow at 10 am at the PA Capitol for “Our Health, Our Future” Rally and Legislative Advocacy Day! Together, we’re building a just future for every Pennsylvanian. #OurHealthOurFuture #OurLobbyDay

Investing in education benefits all of us. It strengthens our democracy and brings forth the educated and productive workers that both small and large businesses need. And that sets the stage for a growing economy that serves everyone: pennpolicy.org/research_pub...

While many groups are affected, farm workers have borne the brunt of the aggressive attacks on immigrant communities by the Trump admin. Beyond the cruelty, these policies also threaten the stability of an already fragile agricultural labor system. Learn more:

Policy change is difficult, so let’s celebrate a win. In 2020 we proposed creating a PA add-on to the federal earned income tax cut. We and partners in @pennsyltogether.bsky.social advocated for it. Reps. Elizabeth Fiedler and Christina Sappey shepherded it through the PA House... (1/2)

The PA General Assembly has finally adopted a state budget. When a budget is so late, it’s tempting to just celebrate. And while this budget contains a major achievement—a 2nd year of school funding—there's much that we can’t celebrate. Here are our top takeaways: pennpolicy.org/research_pub...

INBOX: @governor.pa.gov will deliver remarks and sign the 2025-26 General Appropriations Act into law at 2:45 p.m.

🚨BREAKING: STRIKERS WIN! The order affirms what we’ve said all along: The PG’s lawless union-busting cannot stand. We made sure it didn’t. We’re taking back what they stole from us. We won this strike.

Join our friends at Affordable PA, Rural Organizing, and For Our Future in Wilkes-Barre for a food drive to benefit a local food bank. Together, we can help our neighbors weather this crisis and make sure no one goes hungry.

Around $100 million in SNAP benefits starting being distributed to Pennsylvanians on Friday, thanks to quick action by the Shapiro administration, especially Department of Human Services Secretary Val Arkoosh: www.inquirer.com/politics/pen...

As we wait to see if Trump releases funding for SNAP, many people are worried about accessing the food they need. And food pantries need resources to help keep people from hunger. We've put together a list of food resources around the Commonwealth: pennpolicy.org/where-to-fin...

Join us for our next Federal Policy Action call on Thurs., 11/6 at 1PM. We'll be joined by THREE of PA's congressional representatives for their inside takes on the GOP federal shutdown, cuts to SNAP and Medicaid, and spiking health care premiums. RSVP to join: bit.ly/PolicyAction...

It’s election day, PA! ⁉️ Voter Protection Hotline for any Qs: 1-866-OUR-VOTE 🗳 Voting in person? Polling places are open 7am - 8pm. ✉️ Mail ballots must be returned to your county by 8pm TODAY. 🔗 Find information on how to return your ballot, the location of your polling place, and more at vote.pa

We are in the fight for our lives and others’! Join us for our Federal Policy Action call on Thursday, November 6th at 1PM. We'll be joined by Congressman Brendan Boyle with his inside take on the GOP federal shutdown, the cuts in SNAP benefits, and spiking health care costs. bit.ly/PolicyAction...

PA's highest courts are on the ballot on Tuesday, November 4th! They make final decisions on our rights and freedoms. Your voice makes the difference - make your plan to vote at vote.pa/plan, and check in with loved ones to make sure they know their plan!

Don’t let your vote vanish 👻If you still have your mail ballot…don’t mail it! Hand deliver it. Before the cobwebs start to gather, visit vote.pa/return to learn how to return your ballot #VotePA #ProtectPACourts

With the public deeply concerned about health care funding cuts and the Trump–Vance threats to our basic liberties, this is the time for Democrats to stand up and make sure everyone knows which side they are on pennpolicy.org/research_pub...

We held a press conference yesterday w/ advocates, legislators, & impacted residents to call out the Republican-led Medicaid cuts and expiration of ACA tax credits, both of which are driving up health care costs across PA. The shutdown isn’t about politics—it’s about our health care #ProtectOurCare

Pennsylvania judicial retention elections are on the ballot! On 11/4 you'll be asked to vote on whether to keep three justices on our state Supreme Court. The future of PA will come down to how people answer this question, so be ready! Make your plan at vote.pa/plan

The Administration is legally required to use contingency reserves to fund November benefits for the 1 in 8 Americans who need #SNAP to afford groceries, despite USDA Sec. Rollins’ claim that the Administration is unable to do so. My statement: www.cbpp.org/press/statem...

With the state’s official health insurance marketplace, Pennie, Pennsylvania cut the percentage of people in the state who are uninsured nearly in half. The new federal law, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” reverses that progress: pennpolicy.org/research_pub...

The funds and the legal authority exist to keep SNAP operating during the shutdown. The Trump Administration’s inaction is a choice, not an inevitability: pennpolicy.org/research_pub...

At Monsters, Masks & Medical Bills, we’re giving away kid's Halloween costumes (while supplies last) — and inviting families to share their experiences with unaffordable health care, rising premiums, & other healthcare concerns. Join us in Bethlehem on Saturday! www.mobilize.us/democracypa/...

At Monsters, Masks & Medical Bills, we’re giving away children’s Halloween costumes (while supplies last) — and inviting families to share their real-life experiences with unaffordable health care, rising premiums, and other concerns. Join us in Bethlehem on Thursday! www.mobilize.us/democracypa/...

Because Republicans in Congress have failed to negotiate and pass a federal budget, November’s SNAP benefits cannot be paid out, leaving many Pennsylvanians suddenly without a vital resource that puts food on the table for themselves and their families: triblive.com/news/pennsyl...

Almost no one wants a federal budget shutdown. And most don't want to throw millions of Americans off their health insurance. President Trump and congressional Republicans can end the shutdown by agreeing to protect people’s health care: www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025...

In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. On Saturday, October 18th, the Pennsylvania Policy Center will be joining allies across the state and country to say NO KINGS! Find the rally nearest to you and join us: www.nokings.org

Almost no one wants a federal budget shutdown. And most don't want to throw millions of Americans off their health insurance. President Trump and congressional Republicans can end the shutdown by agreeing to protect people’s health care: www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025...

Today is Indigenous People's Day, a day to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Native Americans. Learn about the indigenous people who called this land home before colonization, and know that many still do: keystonenewsroom.com/community/in...

We should demand that both Republican and Democratic state legislators address the coming fiscal crisis prior to the Nov. 2026 election. But for now, with so many people suffering, it’s time for the Republican Senate to say “yes” to this year’s budget: pennpolicy.org/research_pub...

“Transportation is an equalizer for our community,” said Dr. Laura Beltrán (our research director here at PPC), “It allows individuals from all walks of life [...] to be able to go to a job interview, health appointments and education opportunities.” www.pennlive.com/news/2025/10...

Federal workers: If you were impacted by the Trump administration's just-announced mass layoffs, our reporters are here to listen. We understand you may be taking a risk in contacting us, and we take your privacy seriously. Here's how to get in touch securely 👇

New funding is reducing educational inequity in PA. But there is still a ways to go. pennpolicy.org/research_pub...

The state budget impasse in Harrisburg has resulted in critical funding being held up, which has forced Philadelphia’s only rape crisis center to lay off employees, disrupting the center’s ability to offer services like crisis response, therapy, or advocacy. www.inquirer.com/politics/phi...

🚨 The federal government is now shut down because Republicans would rather let it happen then negotiate with Democrats, who are trying to protect access to healthcare for millions of Americans 🚨 This is the time for Democrats to stand up and make sure everyone knows which side they are on.  (1/2)

With the state budget overdue by three months and counting, the Scranton School District is receiving no funding from the state, including federal “title funding” for education that would otherwise be distributed by the state government. www.thetimes-tribune.com/2025/10/05/s...

Everyone has a stake in our public schools. On October 5th, the PA 10th District Network is hosting a panel discussion to explore the issues that neighbors say concern them the most, & our executive director Marc Stier will be keynote speaker! Learn more and RSVP: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

Our grassroots partners from around the nation rallied at the Capitol Wednesday evening, calling for lawmakers to put Healthcare Over Billionaires as Republicans pushed the federal government into shutdown. #GOPshutdown

The federal govt is shut down bc Republicans would rather let it happen then negotiate w/ Democrats who are trying to protect access to healthcare for millions. Republicans have simply refused to negotiate. Instead, they spread lies rooted in anti-immigrant rhetoric. pennpolicy.org/research_pub...

🚨The federal govt fiscal year ends TODAY, and it will shut down without congressional action🚨 ⬇️⬇️ Tell Senators Fetterman and McCormick to use this leverage to roll back cuts to Medicaid, extend ACA tax credits, and prevent Trump from unilaterally freezing spending: actionnetwork.org/letters/no-b...

How much more would people pay if the ACA Marketplace’s enhanced tax credits expire at the end of this year, as expected? Our calculator shows how enrollees’ premiums for 2026 would increase based on zip code, their income, age, and family size: https://on.kff.org/4fX4Fxc