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Pennsylvania Policy Center
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PPC creates the tools that legislators, leaders, grassroots orgs, and the people of PA need to expand democracy, secure freedom, & seek economic justice.
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This Giving Tuesday, join us and help deliver policy for the people and advocacy to fight for all our needs!

Just click: pennpolicy.org/donate/
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December 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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We all rightly criticize legislators when they fail us. But it's just as important to thank them when they do the right thing!

The #WorkingFamiliesTaxCut gives 1.1 million PA families a refund on their state taxes.

Click here to learn more and say thanks, Pennsylvania! bit.ly/4rliw6K
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November 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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From the Washington Center for Equitable Growth: "While firms may be slow to pass cost shocks through into prices, we find that when they do, they raise prices in sizable increments."

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November 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Join us and Planned Parenthood PA Advocates tomorrow at 10 am at the PA Capitol for “Our Health, Our Future” Rally and Legislative Advocacy Day! Together, we’re building a just future for every Pennsylvanian. #OurHealthOurFuture #OurLobbyDay
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November 17, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Senator Vince Hughes built support in the Senate. Just this week Democrats led by Speaker Joanna McClinton pushed it over the finish line and Governor Shapiro embraced it. The new #WorkingFamiliesTaxCredit will help 1.3 million Pennsylvania families.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Policy change is difficult, so let’s celebrate a win.

In 2020 we proposed creating a PA add-on to the federal earned income tax cut. We and partners in @pennsyltogether.bsky.social advocated for it. Reps. Elizabeth Fiedler and Christina Sappey shepherded it through the PA House... (1/2)
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November 13, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Join us for our next Federal Policy Action call on Thurs., 11/6 at 1PM. We'll be joined by THREE of PA's congressional representatives for their inside takes on the GOP federal shutdown, cuts to SNAP and Medicaid, and spiking health care premiums.
RSVP to join: bit.ly/PolicyAction...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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It’s election day, PA!
⁉️ Voter Protection Hotline for any Qs: 1-866-OUR-VOTE
🗳 Voting in person? Polling places are open 7am - 8pm.
✉️ Mail ballots must be returned to your county by 8pm TODAY.
🔗 Find information on how to return your ballot, the location of your polling place, and more at vote.pa
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November 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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We are in the fight for our lives and others’! Join us for our Federal Policy Action call on Thursday, November 6th at 1PM. We'll be joined by Congressman Brendan Boyle with his inside take on the GOP federal shutdown, the cuts in SNAP benefits, and spiking health care costs.
bit.ly/PolicyAction...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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PA's highest courts are on the ballot on Tuesday, November 4th! They make final decisions on our rights and freedoms. Your voice makes the difference - make your plan to vote at vote.pa/plan, and check in with loved ones to make sure they know their plan!
Text reads "Judicial elections determine..." and lists: "our lives as pennsylvanians, how elections are run and our voter resources, our labor rights and protections, the quality of the air we breathe and water we drink, our access to resources and online privacy." Along with illustrations of different people next to each item.
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Don’t let your vote vanish 👻If you still have your mail ballot…don’t mail it! Hand deliver it. Before the cobwebs start to gather, visit vote.pa/return to learn how to return your ballot #VotePA #ProtectPACourts
October 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Pennsylvania judicial retention elections are on the ballot! On 11/4 you'll be asked to vote on whether to keep three justices on our state Supreme Court.
The future of PA will come down to how people answer this question, so be ready! Make your plan at vote.pa/plan
Text reads “Pennsylvania Judicial Election, November 4 2025. What does the PA supreme court do? Highest court in PA, interprets state laws, last word on state law. What have they ruled on? Mail ballot access, reproductive rights, Medicaid” with little illustrations of each point.
October 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Today is Indigenous People's Day, a day to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Native Americans. Learn about the indigenous people who called this land home before colonization, and know that many still do: keystonenewsroom.com/community/in...
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October 13, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Enhanced Premium Tax Credits help families see a doctor, fill prescriptions, & avoid medical debt

📢 Congress has a choice: put families first, or take away their care

Tell Congress: make health care tax credits permanent & repeal the cuts passed earlier this year: commcat.io/467vrRn
#CareNotCuts
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September 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Join us for our Federal Policy Action Call featuring speakers from @fairshareamerica.bsky.social and grassroots health care advocates! This month's call is on a FRIDAY, 10/3. It will give you the most up-to-date picture of where things stand in Washington. RSVP to attend: bit.ly/PolicyAction...
Pennsylvania Policy Center Presents: Federal Policy Action. Hold the Line: Health Care & Democracy at Stake. Thursday 10/3 at 1pm on Zoom” Smaller text reads, “a monthly Zoom meeting to provide updates for supporters and allies about current federal policy and advocacy priorities.” A logo for Penn Policy in the bottom left corner.
September 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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There is a major judicial election this year in PA that you may not have heard of!

Our state Supreme Court makes decisions on issues like education funding, abortion access, and housing affordability.

Let's fight for fair and impartial judges who protect our rights! On Nov. 4th, #ProtectPACourts
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September 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Judicial retention elections shape our future! Don’t let an outdated registration silence your voice. Make sure you’re ready to make your mark — check or update your voter registration today: vote.pa/register
#VotePA #PACourtsMatter
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September 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Join us on Thursday, 9/18 at 1PM on Zoom for this month’s Federal Policy Action call, which will focus on the impact of the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" on rural hospitals and access to healthcare for Pennsylvanians! RSVP to attend:
bit.ly/PolicyAction...
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September 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Been saying "what is going ON with the state budget?!" a lot lately? Join us on Thursday, 9/4 at 1pm for our State Policy Action call! We'll be joined by Rep. Jordan Harris, Shirlee Howe, @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social, and Gillian Kratzer, @betterpa.bsky.social! RSVP to join: bit.ly/PolicyAction...
Pennsylvania Policy Center presents: Policy Action! State Policies and Advocacy. Topic: PA State Budget Battle. Thursday, 9/4 at 1pm on Zoom. Featuring Rep. Jordan Harris, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Shirlee Howe, the Manager of Field Operations for Children First, and Gillian Kratzer, Deputy Director of Better PA!
September 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Join us for a screening of “Death & Taxes” in Lancaster at Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse on September 22nd!
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/death...
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August 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Join us on Thursday for our Policy Action call w/ two special guests: former Gov. Ed Rendell and PA House Majority Leader Matt Bradford!! We’ll focus on state budget priorities, esp. in light of federal funding cuts. The stakes are incredibly high. RSVP for your link to join: bit.ly/PolicyAction...
Pennsylvania Policy Center presents: Policy Action! State Policies and Advocacy. Pictures of former Governor Ed Rendell and PA House Majority Leader Matt Bradford next to text that reads “Topic: PA State Budget Updates. Thursday, 7/17 at 1pm on Zoom.”
July 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Join us at 1PM this Thursday, 7/17, for our monthly State Policy Action meeting. This month we’ll hear from experts and advocates about state budget priorities, especially in light of the federal funding cuts. Register for your link to join: bit.ly/PolicyAction...
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July 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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3️⃣ No matter where you live, you can join us virtually on Thursday July 3rd at 1pm for our Federal Policy Action call with U.S. Senator Chris Coons of Delaware: bit.ly/PolicyAction...
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July 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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TAKE ACTION:
1️⃣ Contact your House Representative and tell them to oppose it: actionnetwork.org/letters/07-2...

2️⃣ If you live near Scranton, you can join our friends from Action Together NEPA at 2pm TODAY outside of Congressman Bresnahan's office: www.mobilize.us/atnepa/event...
Text reads: If congress cuts Medicaid….588,000 people in Pennsylvania could have their healthcare taken away.” with a collage of desaturated photos of families, individuals, seniors, and kids living their lives. “588,000 people” is in very large text on a red background Text reads: If congress cuts SNAP….up to 1.1 million people in PA could have their food assistance.” with a collage of desaturated photos of families, individuals, seniors, and kids grocery shopping, eating, living their lives. “up to 1.1 million” is in very large text on a red background
July 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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We're very excited to announce our special guest for July's Federal Policy Action Call on June 3rd, Senator Chris Coons from Delaware! RSVP here: bit.ly/PolicyAction...

We'll discuss the politics of the Big, Ugly budget reconciliation bill, in particular the – somehow even uglier – Senate version.
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July 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM