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Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 10h

Thousands of Pennsylvanians are seeing the cost of health insurance spike bc some in Congress would rather shut down the government than protect affordable health care. Hear from home care worker Lynn on the importance of affordable healthcare for workers AND patients. No #HealthcareHeist!

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Pennsylvania Policy Center @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social · 12h

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...

Pictures of PA Congressional reps Brendan Boyle, Madeleine Dean, and Mary Gay Scanlon next to text that reads “Federal Policy Action. Thursday, 11/6 at 1pm. A monthly Zoom meeting to provide updates for supporters and allies about current federal policy and advocacy priorities.” At the bottom there is a link to register.

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Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 1d

It’s election day, PA!
🗳 Voting in person? Get to your polling place between 7am and 8pm.
✉️ Mail ballots must be returned to your county by 8pm TODAY.
⁉️ Voter Protection Hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE
🔗 Find information on how to return your ballot, the location of your polling place, and more at vote.pa

Text reads "Get answers on election day. Polling place? Voting rules & hours? your rights? mail ballot drop off? English: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683), Español: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) , Arabic: 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) , Asian* languages - 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683)"

Text reads "election day deadlines. Mail ballots must be received by your county election office before 8pm on election day. Voters must be in line at their polling place before 8pm to vote. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 4th!"

Text reads: “Voting at the polls? Find your polling place at vote.pa/polls”

Text reads “still have a mail ballot? Find your return location at vote.pa/return”

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Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 1d

Thousands of Pennsylvanians are seeing the price of health insurance spike. They’re sharing their stories & telling their legislators: No #HealthcareHeist! Hear from Air Force veteran Merrick Green on the importance of protecting affordable health care for veterans:

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vote.pa @votedotpa.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Don’t mail your ballot! Instead, hand-deliver your ballot.

Find your county’s drop-off location at vote.pa/return.

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Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 2d

Are you ready to vote? Abortion rights, workers' rights, election protection, civil rights, & LGBTQ+ rights are on the ballot. Have your voice heard & vote on Tues., Nov. 4th!
->Make your voting plan: vote.pa/plan
->Still have your mail in ballot? Find your nearest drop off location: vote.pa/return

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Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 5d

👻 A ghostly vote is a vote that isn’t cast! Ensure your voice is heard:
->Make your voting plan for Tuesday, Nov. 4th NOW at vote.pa/plan.
->Still have your mail in ballot? Don’t be haunted by it – drop it off! Find where at vote.pa/return

#VotePA

Big text reads "Make a plan to vote" and cutesy illustrations of ghosts are below. One holding a paper, text underneath reads "Have a mail ballot? Drop it off!" and another ghost looks surprised, text under the illustration reads "plan to vote at the polls? Find where.” and vote.pa/find link is at the bottom.

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Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 5d

The scariest thing you can do this election season is... nothing!

🧙‍♀️Conjure your voting plan at vote.pa/plan. Make sure your voice is heard and #ProtectPACourts from selfish billionaires!
#VotePA

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Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 6d

Two million people in PA rely on SNAP benefits, and are at risk of losing those on November 1st. BUT! The funds and the legal authority *do exist* to keep SNAP operating during the shutdown. The Trump Administration’s inaction is a choice, not an inevitability:
pennpolicy.org/research_pub...

SNAP at Risk: The Trump Administration Can Prevent a Food Crisis

The federal government shutdown continues as Republicans refuse to even consider compromising with Democrats about protecting health care or democracy. The shutdown has led to the loss of many gove…

pennpolicy.org

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Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 6d

We held a press conference yesterday w/ advocates, legislators, & impacted residents to call out the Republican-led Medicaid cuts and expiration of ACA tax credits, both of which are driving up health care costs across PA. The shutdown isn’t about politics—it’s about our health care #ProtectOurCare

A latino man stands at a lectern on a stage, people around him hold signs reading read “Stop the healthcare heist” and “federal and state republicans have left hardworking pennsylvanians with: no heat, no food, no healthcare, no livable wages.” and another large poster features a map with snap recipients rate by county.

A Black man stands at a lectern on a stage, looking thoughtful as he speaks to the crowd, people around him hold signs reading read “Stop the healthcare heist” and “federal and state republicans have left hardworking pennsylvanians with: no heat, no food, no healthcare, no livable wages.” and another large poster features a map with snap recipients rate by county.

A woman in a casual zip up sweater and chinos stands at a lectern on a stage, speaking passionately.

A white man with a beard and glasses stands at a lectern on a stage, signs around him read “Stop the healthcare heist” and someone holds a sign reading "billionaires got richer, americans get sicker. "

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Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 8d

🚨The federal government is shut down bc Republicans would rather let it happen then protect access to healthcare for millions🚨

Tell our senators to use their leverage now to save lives: actionnetwork.org/letters/no-b...

No budget without health care and Democracy

🚨The federal government is now shut down because Republicans would rather let it happen then negotiate with Democrats, who are trying to protect access to healthcare for millions of Americans 🚨 Clic...

actionnetwork.org

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Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 8d

Did you know? There is a major judicial election this year in PA! Our state Supreme Court makes decisions on issues like education funding, abortion access, workers rights, and housing affordability. Let's fight for fair and impartial judges who protect our rights! On Nov. 4th, #ProtectPACourts

Did you know, PA’s highest courts are on the ballot this year? Courts have a direct impact on our lives. Reproductive access, tenants' rights, workers rights, environmental protections.

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Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 8d

Republicans in Congress have failed to negotiate and pass a federal budget, and now November’s SNAP benefits cannot be paid out. This leaves about 2 million Pennsylvanians suddenly without a vital resource that puts food on the table for themselves and their families:
triblive.com/news/pennsyl...

Pennsylvanians losing SNAP benefits amid federal shutdown

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits are on hold for Pennsylvanians because of the federal government shutdown. A message posted to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Service...

triblive.com

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Sharon Parrott @sharonparrott.bsky.social · 13d

The Administration is legally required to use contingency reserves to fund November benefits for the 1 in 8 Americans who need #SNAP to afford groceries, despite USDA Sec. Rollins’ claim that the Administration is unable to do so. My statement: www.cbpp.org/press/statem...

Trump Administration Is Legally Required to Provide SNAP in Shutdown, Contrary to Its Claims

Secretary Rollins’ claim that the Trump Administration is unable to deliver November SNAP benefits during a shutdown is unequivocally false. The Administration is legally required to use contingency r...

www.cbpp.org

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Pennsylvania Policy Center @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social · 13d

The funds and the legal authority exist to keep SNAP operating during the shutdown. The Trump Administration’s inaction is a choice, not an inevitability: pennpolicy.org/research_pub...

SNAP at Risk: The Trump Administration Can Prevent a Food Crisis

The federal government shutdown continues as Republicans refuse to even consider compromising with Democrats about protecting health care or democracy. The shutdown has led to the loss of many gove…

pennpolicy.org

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Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 13d

At Monsters, Masks & Medical Bills, we’re giving away kid's Halloween costumes (while supplies last) — and inviting families to share their experiences with unaffordable health care, rising premiums, & other healthcare concerns. Join us in Bethlehem on Saturday! www.mobilize.us/democracypa/...

Monsters, Masks & Medical Bills · Democracy PA

# Bring the family for FREE Halloween costumes and community storytelling! 👻 At ** Monsters, Masks & Medical Bills, ** we’re giving away children’s Halloween costumes (while supplies last) — and invi...

www.mobilize.us

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Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 14d

Nearly 2/3 of the funds needed for a full month of SNAP benefits are available in SNAP’s contingency fund. The Administration can and should release those immediately, as SNAP law requires, to ensure families can put food on the table. From @centeronbudget.bsky.social:
www.cbpp.org/blog/the-tru...

The Trump Administration Can and Should Take Available Steps to Ensure SNAP Participants Get November Food Benefits

Nearly two-thirds of the funds needed for a full month of benefits are available in SNAP’s contingency fund and must be used when regular funding for SNAP runs short. The Administration must release t...

www.cbpp.org

Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 15d

At Monsters, Masks & Medical Bills, we’re giving away children’s Halloween costumes (while supplies last) — and inviting families to share their real-life experiences with unaffordable health care, rising premiums, and other concerns. Join us in Bethlehem on Thursday! www.mobilize.us/democracypa/...

Monsters, Masks & Medical Bills · Democracy PA

# Bring the family for FREE Halloween costumes and community storytelling! 👻 At ** Monsters, Masks & Medical Bills, ** we’re giving away children’s Halloween costumes (while supplies last) — and invi...

www.mobilize.us

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Pennsylvania's Megaphone @pamegaphone.bsky.social · 15d

TLDR: Due to the ongoing government shutdown, Pennsylvania SNAP recipients will not receive benefits that were slated to be paid in November.

Full story here: https://loom.ly/jLRdf3o

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Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 16d

Join us at The People’s Corner — the intersection of energy, action, and everyday voices. We’re gathering at Walnut & 3rd in HBG to call on Republicans in Congress to reverse their harmful health care cuts, prevent costs from rising even more, & reopen the government. www.mobilize.us/affordablepe...

The People’s Corner: Walnut & 3rd Pop-Up Visibility Rally · Affordable Pennsylvania

Join us at The People’s Corner — the intersection of energy, action, and everyday voices. We’re gathering at Walnut & 3rd to reach Harrisburg’s most diverse, spontaneous audience — the people moving t...

www.mobilize.us

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Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis @lgaustindavis.bsky.social · 16d

Caleem is a first-time voter and plans on making his voice heard in this November election.

Today is the last day to register to vote. Go to vote.pa.gov to register, request a mail in ballot, or check your polling place.

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Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 16d

Final 2026 rates will depend on the specific plan and, for small and large employers, their history of claims and other specific factors. But most people will be paying much more for health insurance in 2026:
keystonenewsroom.com/2025/10/16/c...

'Claims are higher.' How much Highmark, UPMC premiums are expected to rise next year

Plans for small groups of 50 or fewer employees will increase an average of 12.7%, while individual plans will rise an average of 21.5% — not including the elimination of any federal tax credits.

keystonenewsroom.com

Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 20d

PA’s Rep. Rob Bresnahan will take home about an extra $20,000 in income next year, thanks to the tax cuts HE VOTED FOR in Pres. Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” All while healthcare is stripped away from many of his constituents due to the very same legislation.
keystonenewsroom.com/2025/10/16/b...

Rep. Rob Bresnahan cashes in on Trump’s tax cuts

US Rep. Rob Bresnahan is set to personally benefit after voting for President Donald Trump’s tax cuts for the country’s wealthiest Americans.

keystonenewsroom.com

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Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 22d

The PA state budget is over 100 DAYS overdue. This is hurting schools, social services agencies, & county govts that are waiting for state payments. It’s time for the Republican-led Senate to finally say YES to a budget! Click below to contact your state senator:
actionnetwork.org/letters/pa-s...

It’s time for PA State Senate Republicans to say YES to the budget we need!

The Pennsylvania state budget is now 13 weeks late. This is hurting schools, social services agencies, and county governments that have been waiting for state payments. Democrats and Republicans are c...

actionnetwork.org

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Pennsylvania Policy Center @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social · 23d

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...

decorative text reads "protect and celebrate indigenous peoples"

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