Work Requirements on Tap in Washington and Harrisburg

• Elizabeth Stelle
• September 7, 2018

At the end of this month, the federal farm bill expires. Its replacement—a monolithic piece of legislation—is the subject of significant controversy over strengthening food stamp work requirements for healthy…

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Health Care

More than a Paycheck: Amanda’s Work Story

• Elizabeth Stelle
• May 30, 2018

A mother of four, Amanda Zernell worked odd jobs – as a certified nurse assistant at minimum wage and later at Sears – to help support her family. But after…

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Education

Election Results Shouldn’t Detract Attention From Real Reforms

• May 16, 2018

Pennsylvania’s primary election results are sure to command a lot of attention this week, as analysts attempt to explain what the outcomes mean for November. One thing is certain: Many new…

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Health Care

Welfare Reform is Sweeping the Nation

• Elizabeth Stelle
• April 20, 2018

“Right now, America combines near-record-low unemployment with near-record-high welfare dependency — the result of state-level eligibility exemptions, federal loopholes and policies that put work on the back burner.” Those are…

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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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Health Care

House Takes Step Towards Transformative Welfare Reform

• Elizabeth Stelle
• April 10, 2018

Lawmakers took a significant step towards strengthening human service programs today. The House Health Committee passed HB 2138 with bipartisan support to restore the dignity of work for people…

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Health Care

Improving Medicaid through Work & Community Engagement

• Elizabeth Stelle
• March 2, 2018

For the first time, the federal government is allowing states to require recipients to pursue work, education, or community engagement to maintain Medicaid benefits. With wide support in Pennsylvania, this…

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Criminal Justice Reform

Pennsylvania’s Overspending Problem Still Proving Costly

• February 16, 2018

To balance last year’s budget, Gov. Wolf and lawmakers agreed to dedicate a portion of Tobacco Settlement Fund payments to cover a $1.5 billion bond issuance. This decision to…

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Health Care

Poll: Voters Overwhelmingly Support Medicaid Work Requirements

• January 16, 2018

In other states, thousands of Americans previously dependent on government programs have transformed their lives and achieved independence thanks to work requirements. But Pennsylvania’s human services system still traps people…

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