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...

The Labor & Industry committee is meeting this morning and Rep. Lee is talking about maybe if we increase the minimum wage people will make less tips because people will go out to eat less. ...If more people have more money in their pockets, do you not think they might go out?

Tomorrow is @governor.pa.gov's budget address at 11 AM. We will be live posting on X (@Better_PA) and here on Blue Sky (@betterpa.bsky.social). Join us in the discussion and follow along!

The minimum wage for workers will increase in 19 states and 49 cities and counties next month, with the wage floor reaching $15 per hour in dozens of localities, a new report found. But NOT in PA. bit.ly/3MpOa30

For generations, southwestern Pennsylvania has been a hub for production and innovation– and we’re seeing that again today. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Esplanade development is an example of this innovation, and what we can achieve when government, business, and community work together.

We’ve cut red tape and sped up permitting time so that small businesses and entrepreneurs can get started faster and earn an income sooner.   This administration is making sure that government is finally working at the speed of business.

With more than 2.5 million seniors living in Pennsylvania, our Area Agencies on Aging connect older adults with resources to help them stay healthy, and independent for longer. We’re now providing an additional $10 million to these local agencies to help more seniors find the services they need.

Food should never be a political bargaining chip, especially at a time where we’re seeing record lay-offs, grocery prices rising, and economic instability because of the actions of the Trump administration. They are deliberately choosing not to provide full SNAP benefits for November.

The Shapiro-Davis Administration is always proud to support our small businesses.   Today, we’re investing $21 million to create 11 new business centers to provide small businesses with the tools they need to grow.    It's a boost to our economy and a boost in our competitiveness.

My colleagues and I have been receiving a deluge of calls from concerned constituents, fearful that they will not be able to stock their pantries and refrigerators because of the heartless decision of the president and his enablers in the federal government.

IMPORTANT NOTE: PA Voters, remember provisional ballots are a safe way to vote if necessary. Make sure you know your rights so that your vote is counted. #Election2025 Pt. 1...

Day just getting started? Well, guess what? It's Election Day! 🗳️ Polling places are open til 8pm. If you're a voter who still has their mail-in ballot, no shade! 🚨 Don’t mail your ballot. though! Instead, hand-deliver it instead. Find your county’s drop-off location at vote.pa/return.

👻 Don't ghost on casting your ballot! Election Day 2025 is Tuesday, November 4th. Whether you're returning a mail-in ballot or voting at the polls, you can make your plan to vote today. Head to vote.pa/plan and be sure you're ready for the big day!

Billionaires are trying to buy our courts. If you want to preserve Pennsylvania's independent courts, make sure you check the back of your ballot and #VoteYes on judicial retention. #ProtectOurCourts

We stand with @ssdpofficial.bsky.social. Decriminalization of cannabis has incredible benefits for our Commonwealth. Prohibition has contributed to opioid deaths, inequality, and more. #DecriminalizeNow

Billionaire Jeffrey Yass has been doling out the cash trying to convince you otherwise, but we know why it's crucial to #VoteYES this year! #ProtectOurCourts

Healthcare, education, voting rights, gun safety, data privacy. PA Courts affect us every day. #VoteYes to send fair and impartial Justices and Judges back to the bench. #ProtectOurCourts #YesNotYass

Sign up now to join @politicsmom.com and other fantastic guests at Monday's #ProtectOurCourts Town Hall! www.mobilize.us/padems/event...

Save the date! Monday, Oct 27 you can join our Deputy Director at the Supreme Court Retention: What's at State Townhall. Livestream info to come! #ProtectOurCourts #YesNotYass

Need a primer on judicial retention and why it's so critical in under 1 minute? Look no further! #ProtectPACourts

Hurry! Today is your last day to register or update your voter registration before the election! vote.pa/check

This year, remember to vote all the way down and make your voice heard in the judicial retention election. Democracy is strongest when we all participate! #ProtectPACourts at vote.pa/register

“If the Commonwealth cannot agree on a budget, we call on legislators to support Treasurer Garrity’s Budget Bridge Loan by waiving interest fees to support essential domestic violence and sexual assault services. Essential service providers cannot continue without essential funds,”

Every Pennsylvanian deserves stability and opportunity — but reckless federal policies are putting that at risk. Find out how. Read our report here: https://loom.ly/bvIW4Fg

Join us on Monday, 9/22 in Lancaster for a special screening of the new film Death & Taxes, including Q&A with the director, Justin Schein! This film interweaves complex family dynamics with economic policy, illustrating how the rich stay rich and the price we pay. actionnetwork.org/events/death...

The struggle continues. ✊

Been saying "what is going ON with the state budget?!" a lot lately? Join us on Thursday, 9/4 at 1pm for our State Policy Action call! We'll be joined by Rep. Jordan Harris, Shirlee Howe, @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social, and Gillian Kratzer, @betterpa.bsky.social! RSVP to join: bit.ly/PolicyAction...

Republican legislators are causing chaos by holding out on transit funding. It may have started in SEPA, but fare increases and service cuts are popping up all over PA. #FundTransitNow

Wonder how SEPTA cuts could affect you? @inquirer.com has set up a site where you can find out. Of course it would also be great for ALL PENNSYLVANIANS if PA Senate Republicans would just fund transit. 👀 www.inquirer.com/transportati...

Voting is easy breezy in PA. All you have to do is apply for a mail-in ballot just got to vote.pa and request your mail-in ballot today! #Election2025 #JudicialRetention

EVERY county has public transportation. Even counties without bus systems have public transit for the elderly and folks with disabilities. We ALL need fully funded public transit. #TransitForAllPA

EVERY county has public transportation. Even counties without bus systems have public transit for the elderly and folks with disabilities. We ALL need fully funded public transit. #TransitForAllPA

It's time to pass a budget that gives Pennsyvanians what we need to thrive, not one that barely lets us survive. Call Sen. Pittman and tell him to stop playing games! #PABudget

“I want to be clear, public transit isn’t optional. It’s essential,” @austindavispa.bsky.social said. “1 million Pennsylvanians use public transit every single day.” The state House passed a bill to fund transportation on Tuesday with bipartisan support 107-96. penncapital-star.com/transportati...

Itching to learn about the budget at the federal AND state level? There's still time to RSVP for the For Our Future PA budget event with our Deputy Director @politicsmom.com

Transit riders and transit systems across Pennsylvania are in crisis. And transit impact all 67 counties across our Commonwealth. Read more here: www.transitforallpa.org/small-system...

Join our Deputy Director for this event on Tuesday, June 24 with For Our Future PA! www.mobilize.us/forourfuture...

Confused about the PA Budget? Well we've boiled it all down just for you! #thread #PABudget

We've introduced numerous pieces of legislation that support public transportation throughout Pennsylvania. Check out the list below to find out what we've been working on.

Why is #JudicialRetention so important? If you make a mistake on your mail in ballot that stops it from being counted, you should be able to fill out a provisional ballot and still vote. Thanks to the PA Supreme Court, you can.

PA has 53 transit systems statewide, which provide service to all 67 counties in PA. Public transit across the state directly employs over 16,800 people. With an annual economic impact of $5.3 million, ALL Pennsylvanians benefit from transit. 🚍🚐🚌 pennwatch.org/hundreds-of-...

Transit for All PA is pushing for a funding plan to raise more than $500 million/year for transit by: 🚗raising PA's rental fee from $2 - $6.50 🏎️increasing lease fee from 3% - 5% 🚘charging a 6% excise tax on rides provided by services such as Uber & Lyft www.unionprogress.com/2025/06/05/p...

In addition to the countless children that will die and have died without lifesaving medication provided by some of the programs on the chopping block, our state and every other state will have to figure out how to make up vast shortfalls. www.politicspa.com/trumps-resci...

Why do the 2025 PA Supreme Court elections matter? Join us on Thursday, June 5 at 6:30 PM ET on Zoom for Courts 101 with special guest State Senator Lindsey Williams (SD-38). 🗳️ Learn how judicial elections and retention votes affect Pennsylvanians. 🔗 RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/court...

It's been 16 years since PA raised the minimum wage. Raising the minimum wage: - Is GOOD for businesses (yes even small ones) - It decreases turnover which reduces training costs and stress for employees and employers - It makes for happier and more stable employees and more!

Join us tomorrow, 5/15, for our state Policy Action call! We'll be joined by Adam of @ppadvocatespa.bsky.social & Gillian with @betterpa.bsky.social to talk about legislation in the PA General Assembly that would impact LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive freedom. Register to join: bit.ly/PolicyAction...

BLOG: A Not-So-Sweet 16 - Pennsylvania's Minimum Wage is turning 16 Years Old keystoneresearch.org/research_pub...

Pennsylvania hasn't raised the minimum wage in going on 16 years. Look around. It's time.

Shouts into the void: Privatizing services has never made them more cost effective, not even once. Public transportation is a...wait for it...public service which should be provided by the public, in other words, the government.