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Pennsylvania
Joined June 2023
Let’s not let the ghosts of old policies haunt us! Join us on 10/22 for our virtual Policy Action call to reflect on the PA General Assembly’s session, discuss policy priorities, and explore how the upcoming election could reshape PA’s legislative landscape. (1/2)
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Can't get to the polls on Election Day, or just want to vote from the comfort of your home? Request a mail ballot: vote.pa/mail Your county election office must receive your ballot by 8pm on 11/3. Return it w/plenty of time, or use a drop box: vote.pa/return
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We want to thank all who joined us for yesterday’s Philly Election Protection Training with Popular Democracy!! For those who weren’t able to make it, Popular Democracy has a virtual training coming up on Wednesday, 10/28 and you can sign up for that here: mobilize.us/cpda/event/10502…
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Yesterday we unfortunately had to pivot to virtual very last minute due to factors outside of our control, which was a bit hectic and we truly appreciate everyone’s patience 💜
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H.R. 1 ended the federal government's longstanding commitment to covering the cost of SNAP food benefits, shifting a portion onto states. Suddenly, PA could face $410M in new annual SNAP benefit costs, plus $115M in increased annual admin expenses. keystonenewsroom.com/news/po…
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PA's minimum wage has remained stuck at the federal minimum – $7.25/hr – for 17 years. In March, the PA House passed bipartisan legislation to raise the state minimum wage. The bill remains stalled in the Senate Tell your state senator: Raise the wage now! actionnetwork.org/letters/st…
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Don’t let ghosts of old policies haunt us! Join us on 10/22 at 1pm for our virtual Policy Action call! We’ll reflect on the legislative session, look ahead to the state budget, discuss policy priorities, & explore how the election could reshape PA’s legislative landscape (1/2)
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You’ll hear about transit, food access, health care, and how fair revenue policies and public investment can address the affordability crisis.. Let’s reconnect and explore ways to take action and stay engaged! Register to get your link to join: bit.ly/PolicyAction102226
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Philly! Don’t miss this chance to learn practical skills to protect voting rights, support safe & accessible elections, and strengthen connections in your communities. Join us in Philly on Weds, 10/21 for this training with @popdemoc and local partners! mobilize.us/democracypa/even…
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Hey, PA! Today, Monday 10/19, is the LAST DAY to register to vote or update your registration in time for the November election! So much is at stake, don’t let the chance to vote pass you by. Make sure you’re registered, or make needed updates, here: vote.pa/register
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Join us in Philly for an election protection training on Wednesday, 10/21! You’ll learn practical skills to help protect voting rights, support safe and accessible elections, and strengthen participation in your communities. Learn more and RSVP: mobilize.us/democracypa/even…
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Pennsylvania lets the wealthiest 1% get away with quite a bit, including paying a smaller portion of their income in state and local taxes than they would is most of our neighboring states.
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We are leaving money on the table that could be used to properly fund health care, transit, child care, education, and other core services to make PA more affordable. Learn more in our brief published earlier this year, “Pennsylvania’s Untapped Wealth” pennpolicy.org/research_publ…
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The SNAP state cost shift in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” will likely lead to some states exiting the food assistance program altogether, while other states may restrict eligibility, cut benefits, or make it harder for eligible residents to enroll in SNAP: brookings.edu/articles/the-s…
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We’ll look ahead to the 2027–28 state budget, hear from community partners on transit, food access, and health care, and discuss how fair revenue policies and public investment can address the affordability crisis. Register to get your link to join! bit.ly/PolicyAction102226
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Interested in learning how to help protect voting rights, support safe and accessible elections, and strengthen democratic participation in your communities? Join us on Wednesday, 10/21 for a nonpartisan election protection training in Philly w/ @popdemoc! mobilize.us/democracypa/even…
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👻 The ghost of elections past says: Make sure you’re prepped to cast your vote on November 3rd! - Make your plan to vote at vote.pa/plan - If you moved, changed your name, or got divorced, make sure your info is updated and correct to vote: vote.pa/check
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The average annual income in Pittsburgh, and many areas of the state, is below what’s considered a living wage. With the state minimum wage stuck at $7.25 and the cost of living skyrocketing, many workers are struggling more and more to make ends meet: usatoday.com/story/news/stat…
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