DYK? Over 8% of all food and beverage purchases in PA are paid for by SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps). Drastic cuts to federal SNAP funding not only take food away from people who need it, but they will also hurt our local grocery stores.

Join us for an election protection training w/ @popdemoc.bsky.social on Thursday, 10/1 in Pittsburgh! You'll leave better prepared to protect voting rights, share reliable information, and coordinate with community members if challenges arise during this year’s election 💪 Learn more and register:

Pittsburgh Election Protection Training with the Center for Popular Democracy · Democracy PA

Take action and help protect democracy and the right to vote this election season! The Pennsylvania Policy Center and Popular Democracy are hosting an **election protection training in Pittsburgh on T...

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Today is September 17th, recognized as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. For yet another year, this day arrives amidst intense legal & physical attacks on our immigrant neighbors. But they aren’t facing them alone – many communities are responding with resilience. gridphilly.com/blog-home/20...

Northwest neighbors’ grassroots grit saves chef from deportation - Grid Magazine

“Anh’s determination [to bring Anou home] was one of the most amazing acts of love I’ve ever seen,” Charles Sutton says. “She was like a pitbull: ‘You are not going to take my husband!’”

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Starting on 9/15, Hispanic Heritage Month aligns with independence days for several Central & South American countries. This is a time to honor the contributions, resilience, histories, and cultures of Hispanic and Latino communities, as we all fight together to build a better world. ¡Sí se puede!

Happy National Voter Registration Day, PA! 🗳️ Make a plan, take a stand – visit vote.pa/register to get ready to vote in the general election on November 3rd! #RegisterToVotePA

PA has made real progress when it comes to funding public education, but the job isn't finished! Join PA Schools Work and partner organizations for a conversation on where school funding stands, why the need is still urgent, and what it looks like on the ground. Register here: bit.ly/PASW-eotb2026

“At present, nothing has changed for the coming election,” said PA Secretary of State Al Schmidt. PA voters should expect to cast their ballots as usual this fall, despite ongoing court battles over efforts by the Trump administration to restrict mail voting: whyy.org/articles/202...

Pa. election chief: ‘Nothing has changed’ for voters as election nears

Secretary of State Al Schmidt addressed speculation over mail-ballot restrictions and disputed claims about noncitizen voters.

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On Thursday, 9/10, PPC Executive Director Felicity Williams will join the NAACP, One Fair Wage, & leaders from across the country for We the Working People: Fighting for Fair Wages to discuss the fight for wages and what’s happening right here in PA. ⏰ 6–7:30 PM 💻 Virtual Register: naacp.org/events

Last week, our executive director, @felicityspeaks.bsky.social, testified at the Allegheny County Board of Elections. And after hearing from community members and advocates, the Board added more ballot drop-off locations - that's a win to celebrate! triblive.com/local/region...

Allegheny County proceeds with election plans amid federal mail-in ballot fight

Allegheny County officials say they are taking a “business as usual” approach as they prepare for this year’s general election despite a fast-moving federal court fight that could le...

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(1/): I spent part of my morning at the Allegheny County Board of Elections, where I testified on behalf of @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social in support of expanding ballot drop-off locations and satellite election offices across the county. 🗳️ And we made progress. 🧵

“According to the August 2026 Franklin & Marshall College poll, 57% of Pennsylvanians reported it was very or somewhat difficult to afford monthly utility costs. Nearly half of those surveyed said they were “worse off” financially than they were a year ago.”

Food assistance is one of the most effective tools for fighting poverty in the U.S. But after new federal policy changes, approximately 17,000 people in Allegheny County have already lost their benefits. That’s the second-highest total of any county in PA, reports the @penncapital-star.com

“Nothing has changed here in Pennsylvania for November’s election,” assured Governor Josh Shapiro, following the high court’s preliminary approval of President Trump’s order restricting mail voting. “Eligible voters in Pennsylvania can safely and securely vote by mail.”

No changes yet to Pa.’s mail-in voting process following Supreme Court order

“Nothing has changed here in Pennsylvania for November’s election,” Gov. Josh Shapiro said following the high court’s preliminary approval of President Trump's order restricting mail voting. “Despite the President’s repeated attempts to undermine our Constitution, eligible voters in Pennsylvania can safely and securely vote by mail.”

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Even with this interim win for President Trump, the legal fight “is far from over, with a separate set of lawsuits led by Democrats and voting rights groups continuing to play out as this fall's election draws closer,” reports NPR: www.npr.org/2026/08/24/n...

Supreme Court gives Trump an interim win on his mail voting order, but hurdles loom

The Supreme Court paused a lower court's ruling that blocked key parts of Trump's order to limit voting by mail for the midterms. But U.S. Postal Service work on the order remains blocked nationwide.

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Join PA Schools Work on 8/26 for a conversation that looks back at what this year's budget means for our schools and forward at why we can't let up on adequacy investments. Register here to join: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

While food banks are working hard to meet the increased need, they're not capable of replacing the role that SNAP plays in feeding PA families: keystonenewsroom.com/news/politic...

Food banks brace as Pa. families lose SNAP benefits

Food banks say paperwork and stigma are pushing families in need off SNAP benefits just before kids return to class.

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The tl;dr: PA’s 2026–27 state budget is best understood as a selective-investment and cost-maintenance budget. It represents meaningful progress in several areas, but doesn’t provide a substantial or comprehensive response to many challenges facing PA. (1/7)

Families are already struggling with the increasingly high cost of living. Families like Michelle and Karina’s need a healthcare system where they can get the care and supports they need, without worrying about how they’re going to pay for it. No #HealthcareHeist!

This year's state budget made targeted investments in schools and education support programs. Wondering how much adequacy funding your school district received this year? Check out how PA's 500 school districts will share $565M to help fill the adequacy gap: www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/08...

Search 2026 adequacy funding for your PA school district

Find your school district's share of Pennsylvania's $565 million in adequacy funding. Each of the state's 500 districts received at least $50,000.

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61 years ago, Medicaid was signed into law. 1 year ago, it was gutted in Congress to fund tax cuts for the rich. We came together in Bucks County yesterday to call on Congress to reverse the deadly cuts made during the #HealthcareHeist and to protect life-saving programs like Medicaid & Medicare!

PA's minimum wage is still just $7.25/hour. Congress has an opportunity to move us forward. I just wrote a letter with @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social, telling my members of Congress: One Job Should Be Enough! Join me! actionnetwork.org/letters/one-...

One Job Should Be Enough!

Pennsylvania lawmakers missed an opportunity to raise wages in this year's budget. Now we're asking Congress to act. The Living Wage for All Act would gradually raise the federal minimum wage and hel...

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DYK? Over 8% of all food and beverage purchases in PA are paid for by SNAP (formerly known as food stamps). Drastic cuts to federal SNAP funding will not only take food away from people who need it, but they will also hurt our local grocery stores. #SNAP #SNAPUpdates #SaveSNAP

PA's 2026–27 state budget is now law. And the fight for affordability enters its next chapter. Learn more on Thursday, 7/23, at 1 PM at our State Policy Action call! We’ll cover what was included, what was left behind, and what’s next. 📷 Register here: bit.ly/PolicyAction...

While we’re grateful that cuts to healthcare access were not in this year’s budget, federal cuts are coming next year - and those will have a big impact that this budget isn’t preparing for. Read more about the approved state budget for 2026-27: www.goerie.com/story/news/p...

How did Pennsylvania up its rainy day fund in this year's budget?

State lawmakers approved Pennsylvania's $50.8 billion spending plan July 12, adding a billion dollars to the rainy day fund.

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I just wrote a letter to my state senator w/ @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social: We deserve to know who benefits from $680M in tax breaks that fund private school vouchers! Write one now: actionnetwork.org/letters/who-...

Who Benefits from $680 Million/Year in Business Tax Credits That Subsidize Private Schools? Tell your state senator: Pennsylvanians deserve to know!

Since 2001, Pennsylvania has given businesses more than $3.5B in tax breaks to fund private school vouchers, but taxpayers can't see where much of the money is going or whether it's working. As budg...

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Pennsylvania’s FY 2026-27 State Budget has passed. While it continues progress toward constitutional public school funding and avoids state-level cuts to essential health care programs, it leaves many of Pennsylvania’s affordability challenges unresolved. (1/2)

Statement on FY 2026-27 Budget

Visit the post for more.

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💸 Every year, PA is losing money to corporate tax giveaways!! PA has spent over 2 decades reducing corporate taxes & narrowing its corporate tax base, leaving our budget w/ less recurring revenue for schools, transit, infrastructure, health care, workforce development, & other public investments.

PA has given businesses more than $3.5B in tax breaks to fund private school vouchers, but taxpayers can't see where much of the money is going or whether it's working. As budget negotiations continue, we’re demanding much-needed transparency and accountability for this tax credit program.

For many small businesses in PA, they earn income where they operate and pay taxes based on that. But our tax structure allows big, multistate corps to move profits across jurisdictions, reducing the amount of income subject to state taxation. They pay less and PA loses out on much-needed revenue.

PA is facing an affordability crisis. Housing, groceries, child care, transportation, health care, and utility costs keep rising while the minimum wage remains stuck at $7.25 an hour. The PA House took action. Now it's on the Senate. Tell your senator: Raise the wage now!

Pennsylvanians need relief. Tell the state Senate to raise the wage NOW!

Pennsylvania workers have waited 17 years for a raise. Now, after years of inaction, the Senate will have to decide whether workers finally get a raise or whether the bill remains blocked. Pennsylvania is facing an affordability crisis. Housing, groceries, child care, transportation, health care, and utility costs keep rising while the minimum wage remains stuck at $7.25 an hour. In March, the Pennsylvania House passed bipartisan legislation to raise the minimum wage, but the bill has remained stalled in the Senate. Pennsylvanians need relief. Tell your senator: Raise the wage now!

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