ICYMI: Some good news stories from around the commonwealth!

The cost of living has gotten worse in the last year and Republicans in congress aren’t doing anything about it. Is affordable groceries too much to ask for?

TLDR: "Pa. Senate Republican seeks — again — to eliminate ballot drop boxes, satellite voting sites" as reported by WESA. Full story here: https://loom.ly/ujhoSds

Talk about priorities…

💲 Groceries: up 2.4% since 2025 💲 Electricity: up 4.8% since 2025 💲 Medical care: up 4.1% since 2025 🤦‍♂️ PA’s Minimum wage: up 0% since 2009 Full article here: ​​https://loom.ly/5arXuRk

While working Pennsylvanians are struggling to afford gas, groceries, and rising utility bills, Republicans in Harrisburg and Washington are falling asleep on the job.

TLDR: Pennsylvania State Sen. Katie Muth introduced a bill last week to prevent data centers from becoming public utilities, citing OpenAI founder’s remarks that he hoped AI would be “as ubiquitous as water.” Read more: https://loom.ly/-RsBypI

✅ PA’s State House passed a budget ✅ The Governor is ready to sign it 🫥 PA Senate….

The PA Senate GOP Majority explaining away why they don’t stand with working Pennsylvanians.

ICYMI: Here’s a few good news stories across Pennsylvania you might have missed this week!

At this point, filling up the tank feels like a luxury purchase. 💸⛽️

Someone just paid $4.86 per gallon to get to work b/c of Trump’s reckless war with Iran. Pennsylvanians need our Reps in Washington to rep for us, not simp for Trump.

TLDR: Reps. Summer Lee and Chris Deluzio made an unannounced oversight visit to Moshannon Valley Detention Center today, becoming the first members of Congress to visit. Read more: https://keystonenewsroom.com/news/deluzio-lee-make-surprise-visit-to-moshannon-valley-processing-center/

Recently graduated? There’s no better time to get registered to vote! Register today at vote.pa/register.

TLDR: Governor Shapiro’s administration is continuing to protect PA consumers from the cost of data centers. Full story: https://www.pennlive.com/news/2026/05/pennsylvania-regulators-move-to-shield-ratepayers-from-data-center-costs.html

Pennsylvanians are paying $4.60 per gallon right now. It was $3.30 per gallon a year ago. Trump really doesn’t care.

The PA Senate GOP Majority has ghosted a raise to the minimum wage for two decades.

TLDR: PA House Democrats introduced a bill to limit private utility profits as rates continue to increase. Read more: https://keystonenewsroom.com/news/pa-lawmakers-target-utility-profits-as-companies-raise-rates/

In Washington, Pennsylvanians’ tax dollars will be used on anything but giving us healthcare.

The PA House has passed a budget and tons of policies to help Pennsylvanians. Where is the PA Senate Republican majority?

ICYMI: Here’s a few wins for Pennsylvania voters from the week you might have missed!

TLDR: “Residents have voiced concerns about how data centers will impact energy prices, water supplies, and local economies.” But the PA Senate Republican Majority Leader said he won’t advance bills to protect Pennsylvanians from data centers this year. Full article here: https://loom.ly/rcMxyvU

Even as the cost of groceries, gas, and healthcare skyrocket, Trump doesn’t care about Pennsylvanians. Not even a little bit.

TLDR: “Young people in youth prisons, foster group homes, and behavioral health placements now have a permanent advocate they can reach out to report abuse or mistreatment without fear of retaliation.” As reported by the Juvenile Law Center. Full report here: https://loom.ly/VEh7VRk

It’s now been over a month since PA House Democrats passed Governor Shapiro’s budget. Are PA Senate Republicans going on vacation while we wait for them to do their jobs? 🤔

Thank you to all poll workers for your hard work yesterday! It’s because of you that democracy in Pennsylvania works!

There’s only 7 hours left to return your mail ballot or get in line to vote! Find your mail ballot drop-off location at vote.pa/return OR Find your polling location at vote.pa/polls.

Got questions about voting? Call 866-OUR-VOTE to get answers about voting in PA! #PAPrimaryElection

Whether you have to return your mail ballot or are voting in person, make sure you have a game plan for election day! Get ready for the primary election at vote.pa/plan.

ICYMI: Here are 3 wins for working Pennsylvanians from the past month you might have missed!

Check voting off your weekend to-do list! 💌 Have a mail ballot? Complete & return it asap: vote.pa/return. OR 🗳️ Plan to vote at the polls on May 19? Find where: vote.pa/polls.

While mifepristone remains protected one more day, the fight for abortion rights isn’t over. Abortion is still legal in Pennsylvania, but our care and rights are still under attack.

TLDR: President Trump stated that he’s not even thinking about Americans’ financial hardships “even a little bit” as his Iran war jacks up gas prices for Pennsylvanians. Full story: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-not-thinking-american-finances-iran-talk-rcna344785

TLDR: “We will not allow companies to deploy AI tools that mislead people into believing they are receiving advice from a licensed medical professional.” Gov. Josh Shapiro Full story here: ​​https://loom.ly/p_4x_NA

That plan to vote vibe. Visit vote.pa/plan to make yours.

Here’s a quick refresher on how to fill out and return your mail ballot. Head to vote.pa/return to find your county’s mail ballot return location ASAP!

TLDR: After PA Senate Republicans went on recess without passing a budget, Governor Shapiro called on them to “come back” and “do their jobs.” Full story: https://www.politicspa.com/shapiro-to-state-senate-come-back-to-work-and-do-their-jobs/146332/

The mail ballot sign-up and early on-demand voting deadline is at 5 p.m. ✨ Sign up for a mail ballot at vote.pa/mail or find your on-demand voting location at vote.pa/early.

Tomorrow is the last day to request a mail ballot! Request yours today at vote.pa/mail. It’s safe, easy, and secure!

This #MayDay, workers in Pittsburgh are fighting for a Pennsylvania that puts their families first. They know what workers need, and now’s the time to fight for it.

HAPPENING NOW: This #MayDay in Pennsylvania and the country, it’s workers over billionaires. Community members in Philadelphia are coming together to stand up against the billionaires who are trying to divide us.

In Pennsylvania, @governor.pa.gov and our Supreme Court support fair maps and elections. Even when the U.S. Supreme Court attacks democracy, Pennsylvania leaders can protect our rights.

Before you head out to rally for #MayDayPA, make sure you’re prepared! Find an event near you at mobilize.us.

Rep. Bresnahan sold over $150,000 in Medicaid-related stocks before voting to cut Medicaid. 310,000 Pennsylvanians are estimated to lose Medicaid as a result. Read more from @keystonenewsroom: https://keystonenewsroom.com/2026/04/15/bresnahan-trump-tax-cuts-millions/

Pennsylvanians are coming together to demand an economy that works for us – not big tech and the super rich. Turn out to a #MayDayPA event near you this Friday at mobilize.us.

Pennsylvania House Democrats have been hard at work passing bill after bill that lifts up working people. Now, all these go to the PA Senate Republican Majority.

There’s just one week left to pick your party and register to vote! Register or update your voter registration today at vote.pa/check.

ICYMI: Here’s a few stories of Pennsylvanians’ protecting our environment from this week!

When unions fight for our rights, all workers benefit.

TLDR: Governor Shapiro pledged to pull out of PJM’s regional power grid as he battles utility companies jacking up prices for Pennsylvanians. Full story: https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/electricity-rates-pjm-peco-josh-shapiro-power-bills/