RSVP to learn more and get updates! 📍 SCRANTON STOP: Who Pays Bus Tour www.mobilize.us/democracypa/... 📍 HARRISBURG STOP: Who Pays Bus Tour www.mobilize.us/democracypa/...

The @fobaction.bsky.social “Who Pays?” Bus Tour is making two stops in PA this Thursday, 7/2! One year after Congress handed massive tax breaks to billionaires and powerful corporations, we’re asking: Who benefited, and who got stuck with the bill? Join us to be a part of telling the local story!

Right now, PA’s unjust tax system goes against that struggle, prioritizing corporations & the ultra-wealthy while making life harder for everyday people. We’re calling for a better system, one that honors our collective history & funds what we need to ensure a great life for every family.

Some have sought to erase stories of when we’ve worked together across race, class, & place for a more just country. Our collective power is the real American Story. Neighbor by neighbor, town by town, city by city, people have come together & fought to improve the lives of those around them. (1/2)

Pennsylvania workers have waited 17 years for a raise. In March, the PA House passed bipartisan legislation to raise the minimum wage, but the bill has remained stalled in the Senate. Tell your state senator: Raise the wage now! actionnetwork.org/letters/2026...

The affordability crisis is also a wage crisis! On Thursday, 6/4, we’ll be joined by some incredible fighters in this movement for a #LivingWageForAll: Saru from One Fair Wage, @reprabb.bsky.social, and Laura from @keystoneprogress.bsky.social! 🔗 Register via Zoom to join: bit.ly/PolicyAction...

Join us on Thursday for a debrief of the primary election! Key leaders in policy advocacy and voting rights will offer initial thoughts & takeaways, including @comms2pa.bsky.social, @newpennsylvania.bsky.social, and League of Women Voters PA! Register to get your link to join: bit.ly/PolicyAction...

Today, your vote will decide who is on the ballot in November and shape the future of our state and nation. Abortion rights, workers' rights, freedom to vote, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ rights are all impacted, so make sure your voice is heard!

Tuesday is Election Day! If you’re voting by mail ballot, DON’T mail it – it’s too late. Hand deliver it to your county’s election office or designated drop box location: vote.pa/return

The rain might move us indoors, but it won’t ever stop us! Saturday’s Moms Speak Out event in Easton was moving, motivating, and fun! Thank you all who joined us to raise your voices and advocate for everything that our hard-working families need and deserve! 🩷🩷🩷

H.R. 1 gutted Medicaid and the ACA, all to give billionaires and big corporations a tax cut. Now, health costs are skyrocketing and families are skipping meals and cutting back to afford care. 1 in 10 ACA enrollees have dropped coverage bc they can’t afford it anymore. #HealthcareHeist

We read the label on the #FarmBill passed by the House (aka the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026). SNAP restored: $0. New subsidies for large agribusiness: $62 billion. $187B in cuts to food assistance, locked into law. Meanwhile, families are already struggling.

Last week, a SCOTUS decision significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act. Join us on Thursday at 1pm as we break down what’s at stake for voting rights in PA, discuss how we take action together in this critical moment, & prepare for the primary election later this month! bit.ly/PolicyAction...

“Cassidy said dropping her health insurance was the only option her family had left, even if it makes them vulnerable to unexpected medical bills or debt.” 120,000 Pennsylvanians have dropped ACA health insurance since federal subsidies were discontinued: whyy.org/articles/pen...

Reminder for PA voters 🗳️ the primary is coming up on May 19th! Your vote starts before Election Day: ✔️ Register to vote vote.pa/check ✔️ Choose your party (PA has closed primaries!) ✔️ Request your mail ballot or make your plan to vote Visit vote.pa/plan to get started #PAPrimaryElection

NEW: At least 88 corporations paid $0 in federal income tax in 2025. That's despite collectively earning more than $105 billion in U.S. income. The list includes Tesla, Palantir, Live Nation Entertainment, Coinbase, United Airlines, Walt Disney, and more. itep.org/88-profitabl...

"For Pennsylvania, the costs of inaction on these key issues, including worsening affordability and a brain drain at local and state levels, are a threat to our economic future," writes Clara Busse, a rural health policy postdoctoral researcher studying maternal and child health:

Democratic lawmakers have been trying to raise PA’s minimum wage. but have been blocked by Republican leadership in the Senate, who won’t bring the legislation up for a vote. More than half a million workers in PA earn less than $15/hour, and they need the Senate to act!

So excited to be heading to Harrisburg PA on TAX DAY April 15th for a morning event at the Capitol and then a screening of Death & Taxes at the Midtown Cinema at 7PM. with @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social, @affordablepa.bsky.social and @momsrising.org @itep.org #taxes

For Our Common Wealth is bringing legislators, advocates, and constituents to call on PA to do better! At a time when working families are paying more than their fair share, we’re lifting up a simple truth: a responsible budget requires fair taxes. @pennsyltogether.bsky.social

Think transit funding is just an issue for major cities? Think again! PA has 53 transit systems that serve people in every single county. Transit is essential to daily life and economic opportunity across Pennsylvania. www.transitforallpa.org/pa-transit-s... (2/10)

Public transit is a lifeline for people across PA, connecting people to jobs, healthcare, and community. Last year, transit funding was a major debate in state budget negotiations. So…what has Gov. Shapiro suggested for transit in his proposed 2026-27 state budget? 🧵 (1/10)

“We’re leaning into the April Fool’s Day silliness to talk about something really serious: the fact that our tax system is upside down.” said Jessica Brittain, @actiontogethernepa.bsky.social

The PA House bipartisanly PASSED HB 1800 to legally affirm marriage equality 🎉🏳️‍🌈 Now, this bill will go through the State Senate. Thank your state representative and contact your state senator: www.fairnesspenn.org/actionalerts

We acknowledge that in today's climate, it can be dangerous to be public about your identity. Regardless of where you are at with your openness, we are committed to fighting for a future where the option to be visible is not a question of safety, but simply one of personal preference.

Don’t miss this event! RSVP to join: bit.ly/PolicyAction... Tax Day should be about what’s possible when we all contribute our fair share. But instead, billionaires & big corporations are pushing for more tax breaks, while working people face growing threats to freedoms, healthcare, and democracy.

On April Fools’ Day, join us in Wilkes-Barre to expose the real joke: a tax system rigged for billionaires while working families pay the price. Turns out the punchline isn’t very funny. www.mobilize.us/democracypa/...

The Trump admin hit workers with a health care double-whammy—his big, ugly bill ripped health care away from millions, and he let ACA tax credits expire, making health care costs more than double for millions of families. Now, we’re all paying the price.

We joined w @actiontogethernepa.bsky.social, @affordablepa.bsky.social & @pennsyltogether.bsky.social to call out Sen. McCormick & Rep. Bresnahan for their votes raising electricity bills.

A child's education shouldn't depend on their zip code.

The richest people keep getting richer, including PA's billionaire class. That includes the infamous Republican mega-donor Jeffrey Yass, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, and David Adelman, the real estate & sports mogul at the helm of 76 Devcorp and their failed Center City Philadelphia stadium proposal.

There are many ways to fight back against proposed DHS detention facilities, and some of those are through the regulatory process. Gov. Shapiro has stated his administration plans to do everything to keep them from opening: keystonenewsroom.com/2026/03/09/p...

Don't miss it! Our Federal Policy Action call will cut thru the post–SOTU spin + cover the real story on how federal budget & tax decisions impact everyday Pennsylvanians. W/ @repsummerlee.bsky.social, @economicsecurity.us, @fobaction.bsky.social, @fracposts.bsky.social, & @4taxfairness.bsky.social

Life has become significantly harder for everyday people over the last 12 months. But for Trump, many Republicans in Congress, and their rich cronies, this last year has been very lucrative. @fobaction.bsky.social takes a look at who has benefited, and who has lost, so far in Trump’s second term:

If you have a friend who lives in PA state House district 22 (Allentown area) or 42 (parts of Allegheny county - Baldwin, Castle Shannon, Dormont, Mt. Lebanon, and part of Upper St. Clair), make sure they know about the special election on February 24th!

Next250 is a national movement using the upcoming 250th anniversary of the US to reimagine what our nation can become, by bringing together community leaders, artists, & everyday people. Pittsburgh - ready to help shape a shared vision for an equitable and inclusive country? Join us on Tues., 2/24!

On top of the inhumanity of ICE detention facilities and the violence they perpetuate, they're predicted to do significant damage to local tax bases - making the harm even more widespread.

Legislation proposed in Philadelphia “...does everything within the city’s power to restrict ICE here in Philadelphia,” Councilmember Kendra Brooks said. “it gets to 3 specific points: ICE out of the shadows, ICE out of city data and ICE out of city spaces.” keystonenewsroom.com/2026/02/05/p...

⚡ Shocked by your energy bill? You’re definitely not alone. Join our friends @affordablepa.bsky.social in Wilkes-Barre for a roundtable discussion about what is driving up rates and how we can move forward in an era that continues to see increasing energy demands! www.mobilize.us/affordablepe...

We’ll be joined by policy experts and advocacy leaders to discuss initial reactions and responses, and how the proposed budget could impact you, your loved ones, your neighborhood, and every community in the state. Register for the virtual roundtable discussion here: bit.ly/2627BudgetRe...

Today is the Governor's Budget Address, kicking off the #PABudget season! If it feels too soon, that’s bc last yr's budget was finalized in November - over 4 months late. Follow us here for reactions + context, and then after the budget address join us for a virtual panel discussion!

Everyone ready for #PABudgetAddress 2026? That's right budget season is back and we're getting ready to DO IT LIVE! Follow along starting at 11am today and then follow it up by checking out the @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social post-address panel. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

James Davis, 55, who grows cotton, soybeans, and corn in northern Louisiana, says that the cost of coverage for him and his wife quadrupled in 2026, jumping to about $2,700 a month. Congress can – and should – act to reinstate the enhanced subsidies.

"I hate shutdowns … but I can't vote for a bill that includes ICE funding under these circumstances,” Sen. Angus King, an independent from Maine who caucuses with Democrats, said on Sunday. www.yahoo.com/news/politic...

"We all know that strong community support is the best way to counter the political violence we’re witnessing from DHS, and by now we’ve all seen people step up to protect their neighbors and communities — not just in Minneapolis, but in cities, small towns, and rural towns across the country.”

"You Can't Make America Healthy Again W/O Access to Affordable Health Care! Tell MAHA, NO WAY!" - @pennsyltogether.bsky.social If you won't be at the capitol steps tomorrow, tell your senators to vote yes to reinstate enhanced subsidies. tinyurl.com/actionnetwor...

Welcome, Felicity! Felicity A Williams, Esq. will be the new executive director at @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social starting on January 20th 🎉 PPC's founding executive director, Marc Stier, will be transitioning to an emeritus role. pennpolicy.org/research_pub...

Much is at stake in the PA state budget! Join us this Thursday on Zoom for a convo with leaders advocating for state investments that benefit all Pennsylvanians. We’ll provide an overview of several crucial funding priorities, and opportunities to make your voice heard. RSVP: bit.ly/PolicyAction...

Yesterday, 17 Republicans voted to extend the enhanced ACA subsidies, including 3 from PA! The only reason they did is because people like you kept up the pressure. This is our victory. Let’s keep up the momentum as the action turns to the Senate! www.fox29.com/news/3-pa-re...