Criminal Justice Reform

Today’s Opportunities in the Spirit of King

• Lenny McAllister
• January 21, 2019

It’s been a shame that we’ve collectively spent so much time this month talking about the wrong King (Rep. Steve King) and views that harken back to our worst…

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Health Care

Federal Food Stamp Fix Good Fit for Pa.

• Elizabeth Stelle
• January 3, 2019

Jobs and money form the foundation of many a New Year’s resolution. Now, due to proposed federal SNAP (food stamp) changes, hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians could experience a brighter…

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Taxes & Economy

Trump Administration’s Food Stamp Changes Could Affect 59 Pa. Counties

• December 20, 2018

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to strengthen existing work requirements for work-capable adults in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or food stamps). The rule change…

Press Release

Health Care

Pa. Legislature Sends Landmark Anti-Poverty Reform to Gov. Wolf

• October 18, 2018

October 17, 2018, Harrisburg, Pa.—Today, the Pennsylvania Legislature sent a landmark anti-poverty bill to Governor Wolf’s desk. HB 2138 will help healthy, childless adults enrolled in Medicaid move from…

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Public Union Democracy

Restoring Public Sector Workers’ Resignation Rights

• Jessica Barnett
• August 9, 2018

Many public sector employees remain unaware of their new-found rights to not pay fair share fees, while also facing onerous resignation restrictions. Luckily, lawmakers are working to promote workers' Janus…

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Health Care

Medicaid is Broken, Work Requirements Can Help

• Rep. Matt Dowling
• May 7, 2018

Pennsylvanians deserve every opportunity to live fulfilling, prosperous lives. But too often, government programs end up holding back our friends and neighbors by discouraging them from pursuing independence.

Commentary

Taxes & Economy

State House Strengthens Food Stamps Work Requirements

• May 1, 2018

Today, the state House passed HB 1659, which strengthens existing work requirements for able-bodied adults in Pennsylvania’s food stamp program. This follows a work requirement measure for Medicaid,…

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Taxes & Economy

House Passes Work-Promoting Medicaid Reform

• April 17, 2018

Today, the state House passed legislation, HB 2138, promoting independence among healthy, adult Medicaid recipients by requiring them to find part-time work or engage in job training to continue receiving…

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welfare infographic

• April 9, 2018

Bipartisan federal welfare reform in 1996 promoted independence by keeping people engaged in the workforce. Healthy adults were limited to 3 months of cash assistance benefits unless they worked 20…

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