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
A map of counties in Pennsylvania, showing the logos of the local public transit agency in each county - every county has a logo in it. text reads “Transit funding affects all of us. PA’s 53 transit systems serve over 1 million passengers every day in every single one of the state’s 67 counties.”
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.
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Title is “Public transit is a lifeline for communities across Pennsylvania.” There’s an illustration of a bus, and text reads “Transit connects people to jobs, health care, education, community, and essential services. But our systems are increasingly strained.. Did you know? Nearly 20% of Pennsylvanians cannot drive, and over 100,000 rural Pennsylvanians live in households without a car.” Larger text reads “Last year, transit funding was a key issue in state budget negotiations. What has Governor Shapiro proposed for transit in the 2026-27 budget?”
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?
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“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
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Text reads: Pennsylvania Policy Center presents: Federal Policy Action! Rigged Rules: how Wealth is shaping our democracy. Thursday 4/2 at 1pm.” Behind the text is a background image of protestors in front of the US capitol holding signs.
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:
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Text reads: Pennsylvania Policy Center presents: Federal Policy Action! The REAL State of the Union. Congresswoman Summer Lee, Anna Aurillio, Economic Security Project, Gracie Bouwer, Families Over Billionaires, Gina Plata-Nino, Food Research & Action Center, John Foti, Americans for Tax Fairness. Thursday 3/5 at 1pm.” Behind the text is a background image of protestors in front of the US capitol holding signs.
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:
Image of Bad Bunny performing during the super bowl, he is standing on top of a white truck, which is surrounded by enthusiastic dancers with their hands in the air. Text overlaid next to Bad Bunny reads “telling my friends about the Feb 24 special election” and text overlaid on the dancers reads “my friends in HD22 and HD42.”
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!
“Coal Region Canary published last week that Tremont, a rural community located 1 hr north of Harrisburg, is expected to lose $195,000 annually, or 60% of its property tax budget since DHS purchased a former Big Lots warehouse to convert to a detainment depot.”
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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.”
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⚡ 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!
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Text reads “2026 PA Budget Address Roundtable Discussion. Tues, 2/3 at 3pm on Zoom. Speakers: Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, Susan Spicka, Connor Descheemaker, Laura Beltran-Figueroa.”
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...
Text reads “2026 PA Budget Address Roundtable Discussion. Tues, 2/3 at 3pm on Zoom. Speakers: Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, Susan Spicka, Connor Descheemaker, Laura Beltran-Figueroa.”
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...
More than a quarter of the agricultural workforce gets their health insurance through the individual marketplace. After an already tough year, the loss of the enhanced subsidies that many Americans rely on to purchase health insurance is hitting farmers hard. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
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.
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"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.”