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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

SIDE BY SIDE: Everyday Americans Suffer while Billionaires & Corporations Thrive SIDE BY SIDE: Everyday Americans Suffer while Billionaires & Corporations Thrive Life has become significantly harder for working people and families over the last 12 months. But for Donald Trump and ...

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 Townhall · Keystone Progress Education Fund Next250 is a national movement leveraging the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States to reimagine what our nation can become. Grounded in a new Declaration of Interdependence, the initiative brings together community leaders, artists, and everyday people to shape a shared vision for an equitable and inclusive America. The Pittsburgh Town Hall is one of many in a series of gatherings across the country, lifting up local voices to chart a collective path forward. This event will include powerful performances, a cross-movement panel discussion, and an opportunity for participants to sign the Declaration of Interdependence, a historic call to build a future where everyone can thrive.

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!

New ICE facilities could bankrupt rural Pa. towns Residents near two rural Pennsylvania communities could see major losses with the placement of local ICE detention facilities.

“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.

ICE Out: Philly labor and progressive organizations prepare for potential surge Philadelphia’s ICE Out legislation seeks to impose local regulations on federal immigration officials ahead of possible massive deployment.

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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Power to the People Roundtable · Affordable Pennsylvania ⚡ Shocked by your energy bill? Join us in Wilkes-Barre, PA 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 de...

⚡ 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...

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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!

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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...

Farmers Now Owe a Lot More for Health Insurance - KFF Health News More than a quarter of the agricultural workforce purchases health insurance through the individual marketplace, a much larger share than the overall percentage of U.S. adults. After a tough year for farmers, the loss of enhanced ACA subsidies is putting health insurance out of reach for many.

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.

Another government shutdown looms as Minneapolis shootings spark DHS funding fight in Congress Democrats say they'll block any bill that includes funding for President Trump's immigration crackdown.

"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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The American People Are Turning Against Stephen Miller’s Immigration Agenda This has been a horrible few weeks, but we may finally be turning a corner.

"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.”

Tell Your Senators: Fix Health Care Costs Now! Health care costs are about to skyrocket because Republicans in Washington are letting the enhanced premium tax credits expire. Tell Senators Fetterman and McCormick: Extend the credits now and keep P...

"You Can't Make America Healthy Again W/O Access to Affordable Health Care! Tell MAHA, NO WAY!" - @pennsyltogether.bsky.social

If you won't be at the capitol steps tomorrow, tell your senators to vote yes to reinstate enhanced subsidies.
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Livable PA Toolkit The Livable PA Toolkit Pennsylvanians Together Overview Who is this toolkit for? This toolkit is intended for change makers, grassroots groups, community leaders, and small advocacy organizations who ...

📌 The Livable PA toolkit will be a living document — a regularly updated resource that’s always in the same place. We’ll also have regular monthly briefings to present new info and find out from you what's been useful and what changes we can make to improve the toolkit!

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Livable PA Toolkit The Livable PA Toolkit Pennsylvanians Together Overview Who is this toolkit for? This toolkit is intended for change makers, grassroots groups, community leaders, and small advocacy organizations who ...

✅ Fewer browser tabs, more information, better coordination.

The goal is to help ensure that as many folks as possible have access to the resources they need to maintain the most updated and effective messaging on a full range of issues.

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Welcome, Felicity!

Felicity A Williams, Esq. will be the new executive director at
@pennpolicycenter.bsky.social starting on January 20th 🎉

PPC's founding executive director, Marc Stier, will be transitioning to an emeritus role.

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Big text reads “Pennsylvania Policy Center presents: Policy Action! State Policies and Advocacy. Thursday, January 15th at 1pm on Zoom. Topic: State budget preview.” Smaller text reads “a monthly Zoom meeting to provide updates for supporters and allies about current state policy issues and advocacy priorities”

Much is at stake in the PA state budget!

Join us this Thursday on Zoom for a convo with leaders advocating for state investments that benefit all Pennsylvanians. We’ll provide an overview of several crucial funding priorities, and opportunities to make your voice heard. RSVP:
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3 Pa. Republicans join House Dems to extend ACA subsidies Seventeen Republicans voted with all House Democrats to pass an ACA extension on Thursday.

Yesterday, 17 Republicans voted to extend the enhanced ACA subsidies, including 3 from PA! The only reason they did is because people like you kept up the pressure. This is our victory. Let’s keep up the momentum as the action turns to the Senate!
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The House passed a measure today to extend the Premium Tax Credit enhancements for three years. The bipartisan vote shows there’s strong support for immediate action to make millions of people’s health care more affordable. All eyes are now on the Senate. x.com/JakeSherman/...

Our legislators must vote YES to extend the enhanced premium tax credits and protect health care for over 250,000 Pennsylvanians who will lose their coverage otherwise.
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🚨 ACT NOW to tell your members of Congress: no #HealthcareHeist 🚨
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Hear from home care worker Lynn Weidner on the importance of affordable health care for workers AND patients:

Tell Your Members of Congress: Fix Health Care Costs Now! Health care costs are about to skyrocket because Republicans in Washington are letting the enhanced premium tax credits expire. Tell your U.S. representative and Senators Fetterman and McCormick: Exte...

TAKE ACTION NOW! Tell your U.S. representative and Senators Fetterman and McCormick to renew the enhanced tax credits and keep Pennsylvanians covered: actionnetwork.org/letters/fix-...

in blue tones, text reads "77% of Americans want Congress to extend the premium tax credit enhancements."

in blue tones, text reads “3 in 5 Republicans want Congress to extend the premium tax credit enhancements."

A vote is happening TODAY to renew the enhanced ACA tax credits - lifelines that help millions afford health insurance. Without them, nearly 300,000 Pennsylvanians will lose their coverage and prices will skyrocket for *everyone* regardless of how you're insured.
We say no #HealthcareHeist!

Healthcare costs shouldn’t be a surprise!

People are already struggling. If Congress doesn’t act NOW to renew the enhanced ACA tax credits, prices will skyrocket for EVERYONE & hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians will lose health insurance.

Our lives are on the line.

Tell Your Members of Congress: Fix Health Care Costs Now! Health care costs are about to skyrocket because Republicans in Washington are letting the enhanced premium tax credits expire. Tell your U.S. representative and Senators Fetterman and McCormick: Exte...

ACT NOW to tell your Members of Congress to protect the enhanced premium tax credits, keeping healthcare more affordable for PA families! A vote is scheduled to take place in the House on Thursday, take action today: actionnetwork.org/letters/fix-...

"Trump's claims about inflation are false," said Betsey Stevenson, a professor of economics at the University of Michigan, "and you can go to the grocery store and see it yourself."
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Tell Your Members of Congress: Fix Health Care Costs Now! Health care costs are about to skyrocket because Republicans in Washington are letting the enhanced premium tax credits expire. Tell your U.S. representative and Senators Fetterman and McCormick: Exte...

Many Republicans in Congress are refusing to extend the enhanced tax credits that help families afford health insurance. These credits expire at the end of 2025, and costs will skyrocket.

Tell Congress: Extend the credits now and keep Pennsylvanians covered! actionnetwork.org/letters/fix-...