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Pennsylvania Policy Center @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social · 1d

Click below to tell legislators to use their leverage to roll back the drastic cuts to Medicaid, permanently extend health care tax credits, and prevent Trump from unilaterally freezing spending. actionnetwork.org/letters/no-b...

No budget without health care and Democracy

The federal government fiscal year ends on September 30th, and the government will shut down without congressional action to appropriate funds after that date. The Republicans are planning to pass...

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Pennsylvania Policy Center @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 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 🚨

This is the time for Democrats to stand up and make sure everyone knows which side they are on.

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No budget without health care and Democracy

The federal government fiscal year ends on September 30th, and the government will shut down without congressional action to appropriate funds after that date. The Republicans are planning to pass...

actionnetwork.org

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Pennsylvania Policy Center @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social · 1d

“Central office staff & principals have been instructed to operate under the assumption that every account currently holds $0.00,” said Superintendent Erin Keating, Ed.D. in a message to staff. “This was not a decision I wanted to make, but one I was forced to make given the current circumstances.”

Pennsylvania Policy Center @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social · 1d

With the state budget overdue by three months and counting, the Scranton School District is receiving no funding from the state, including federal “title funding” for education that would otherwise be distributed by the state government.

www.thetimes-tribune.com/2025/10/05/s...

Scranton School District facing cash flow crisis amid state budget impasse

Facing a cash flow crisis as a result of the ongoing state budget impasse, the Scranton School District’s superintendent recently directed a “complete spending freeze” to safeguar…

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Pennsylvania Policy Center @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social · 7d

Everyone has a stake in our public schools. On October 5th, the PA 10th District Network is hosting a panel discussion to explore the issues that neighbors say concern them the most, & our executive director Marc Stier will be keynote speaker!

Learn more and RSVP:
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

10th District School Board Issues Forum by PA 10th District Network · Indivisible

At this non-partisan informational event, our guest panelists will discuss and answer questions about funding challenges, societal & cultural issues, bullying & mental health, school board dynamics, a...

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 7d

Our grassroots partners from around the nation rallied at the Capitol Wednesday evening, calling for lawmakers to put Healthcare Over Billionaires as Republicans pushed the federal government into shutdown.

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Grassroots & Dem Lawmakers Rally for “Healthcare Over Billionaires” at US Capitol as Republicans Push Government into Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC (September 30, 2025) – Fair Share America and grassroots partners from around the nation rallied at the Capitol Tuesday evening, calling for lawmakers to put Healthcare Over Billionaire...

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Pennsylvania Policy Center @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social · 7d

The federal govt is shut down bc Republicans would rather let it happen then negotiate w/ Democrats who are trying to protect access to healthcare for millions.

Republicans have simply refused to negotiate. Instead, they spread lies rooted in anti-immigrant rhetoric.
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The Big Lie and the Federal Budget Shutdown

Republicans are telling perhaps the most extreme lie about the budget shutdown. They are claiming that Democrats oppose the Republican budget in order to secure health insurance for undocumented im…

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Pennsylvania Policy Center @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social · 8d

With Trump’s approval dropping in the polls, and the public deeply concerned about health cuts and about the Trump–Vance threats to our basic liberties, this is the time for Democrats to stand up and make sure everyone knows which side they are on.

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Pennsylvania Policy Center @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social · 8d

🚨The federal govt fiscal year ends TODAY, and it will shut down without congressional action🚨
⬇️⬇️ Tell Senators Fetterman and McCormick to use this leverage to roll back cuts to Medicaid, extend ACA tax credits, and prevent Trump from unilaterally freezing spending:
actionnetwork.org/letters/no-b...

No budget without health care and Democracy

The federal government fiscal year ends on September 30th, and the government will shut down without congressional action to appropriate funds after that date. The Republicans are planning to pass...

actionnetwork.org

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KFF @kff.org · 9d

How much more would people pay if the ACA Marketplace’s enhanced tax credits expire at the end of this year, as expected?

Our calculator shows how enrollees’ premiums for 2026 would increase based on zip code, their income, age, and family size: https://on.kff.org/4fX4Fxc

How Much More Would People Pay in Premiums if the ACA's Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire? | KFF

The ACA's enhanced premium tax credits arre set to expire at the end of 2025. This calculator estimates how much out-of-pocket premiums would increase for families if Congress does not extend the credits. The projected premium increases are estimated ba...

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Pennsylvania Policy Center @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social · 8d

Most of the tax dollars used to launch and implement the nation’s only Medicaid work requirement program have gone toward paying administrative costs rather than covering health care for Georgians, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office: www.propublica.org/article/geor...

Georgia’s Medicaid Work Requirement Program Spent Twice as Much on Administrative Costs as on Health Care, GAO Says

Republican lawmakers cite Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage as a national model for federal Medicaid work requirements that are set to take effect in 2027. A new report shows the program has spent at lea...

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

The Trump–Republican Reconciliation bill is a direct threat to health care access for hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians. Our latest release:
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The Trump–Republican Reconciliation Bill: a Threat to Pennsylvanians’ Health Care

Pennsylvania’s health care system relies on a delicate balance of state and federal funding. Medicaid, Medicare, the Affordable Care Act marketplace, and rural hospitals all depend on stable federa…

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

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

Picture of a family, a mom and two young kids. Text reads "families NEED affordable care. Congress needs to lower health care costs now!"

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

With the ongoing state budget impasse preventing funding from being distributed, rape crisis centers have had to slash benefits, furlough staff, and max out lines of credit. And they can’t hold out much longer, reports the Pennsylvania Capital-Star: penncapital-star.com/commentary/p...

Pa. rape crisis centers leaders to lawmakers: 'We can't hold out much longer' • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

For sexual assault survivors and the organizations that support them, the state budget isn’t a game: it's a lifeline.

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

“Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House — and they are threatening to shut down the government unless they can carry out their ruthless plot to steal Pennsylvanians’ health care,” said US Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Philadelphia)
keystonenewsroom.com/2025/09/24/p...

How a government shutdown would affect Pennsylvania

ACA tax credits are at the center of government shutdown conversations. Up to 270,000 Pennsylvanians are at risk of losing Pennie coverage with skyrocketing premiums.

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

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...

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Pennsylvania Policy Center @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social · 15d

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

“PA courts impact on education: equitable school funding, increase teacher wages, more opportunities for students, additional classroom tools, more after school programs.” Image includes a screenshot of a headline reading “pa court sides with plaintiffs in K-12 school funding case.”

Pennsylvania Policy Center @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social · 16d

Join us for a screening of the new film "Death & Taxes" in Lancaster! This event includes a Q&A with director Justin Schein and a conversation with Rep. Nikki Rivera and our Campaigns Director Dwayne Heisler about how budgets and taxes impact our society.

RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/death...

Death & Taxes Film Screening w/ Director Q&A

Join us for a screening of “Death & Taxes” in Lancaster at Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse on September 22nd!

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Pennsylvania Policy Center @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social · 22d

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

image reads” on Pennsylvania’s ballot this judicial election: prescription drug prices, medical debt, access to abortion, birth control, addiction treatment, healthcare for trans people, protection for LGBTQ+ care, healthcare costs. Register to vote today”

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Minnesota Budget Project @mnbudgetproject.bsky.social · 22d

Hello, Bluesky! 👋 We’re the Minnesota Budget Project and we’re here to share the latest analysis, advocacy, and research that advances greater opportunity and economic well-being for all Minnesotans. Learn about us: mnbudgetproject.org

Minnesota Budget Project

The Minnesota Budget Project is a research and advocacy organization that pursues policy solutions so that all Minnesotans can thrive, regardless of who they are or where they live.

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Pennsylvania Policy Center @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social · 26d

“There are a lot of parallels between what happened in the 1880s and 1890s, where there was a lot of anti-immigration laws being passed, and we see the same fervor today,” said Paul Shackel, an anthropology professor at the University of Maryland in an interview.
keystonenewsroom.com/2025/09/09/r...

Lattimer massacre was 128 years ago. It’s more relevant than ever under Trump

Nineteen striking coal miners were shot and killed in Lattimer for organizing over a century ago. Their story is now more relevant than ever.

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Pennsylvania Policy Center @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social · 29d

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...

Big text reads “Pennsylvania Policy Center presents: Federal Policy Action! Thursday, September 18th at 1pm on Zoom. Topic: Impact of the Big, Beautiful Bill on Hospitals in PA” smaller text reads “a monthly Zoom meeting to provide updates for supporters and allies about current federal policy & advocacy priorities”

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Pennsylvania's Megaphone @pamegaphone.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join PA Megaphone, SEIU PA State Council, and Pennsylvania labor leaders on September 11 at 6:30PM to learn about why the PA Supreme Court is one of the best lines of defense for protecting workers rights in our commonwealth.

RSVP at bit.ly/45yQyMa

Graphic for online event "Courts to Training: Why Courts Matter for Our Power" hosted on Zoom on Thursday, September 11th. Cosponsored by Commonwealth Communications and SEIU PA State Council.

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Pennsylvania Policy Center @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social · 29d

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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Pennsylvania Policy Center @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social · 29d

“Unfortunately, the Pennsylvania Senate gave SEPTA and Gov. Josh Shapiro no alternative. Despite three years of conversations about a sustainable funding solution for SEPTA, Republican leaders firmly rejected that idea,” writes the Editorial Board of the Inquirer:
www.inquirer.com/opinion/edit...

SEPTA service restoration is a short-term win | Editorial

The decision to shift capital funding to save operations does not prevent the collapse transit leaders have been warning about for years; it simply delays it.

www.inquirer.com