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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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Join us on 11/12 for an election debrief, where we’ll go beyond vote totals, taking a look at how election day played out in PA and what the results could mean for the state's political landscape & our policy priorities. Register to get your link to join: bit.ly/PolicyAction111226
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You might've heard the phrase "SNAP cost shift" in the news, but what does it mean? Historically, the federal government has been responsible for covering the full cost of SNAP food benefits (aka food stamps). (a mini🧵)
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The Senate Agriculture Committee passed a Farm Bill proposal with only a one-year delay and higher future costs for states. But temporary relief should not come at the expense of SNAP’s future! Take action: bit.ly/delay-snap-shift
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Tell Congress to reject the Senate Ag. Committee’s Farm Bill proposal and support a two-year delay that protects SNAP w/o addtl cuts or higher future costs for states. bit.ly/delay-snap-shift
Delay the SNAP Cost Shift Without Making Any More Cuts, and Reject the Harmful Farm Bill Proposal!

Delay the SNAP Cost Shift Without Making Any More Cuts, and Reject the Harmful Farm Bill Proposal!

H.R. 1 shifts SNAP food benefit costs onto states, and PA could face $525 million in new annual costs—$410 million in benefits and $115 million in administrative expenses. These costs could put...

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Medicaid is a life-changing program that plays an integral role in providing millions of Pennsylvanians with not just access to health care, but also more stability in their lives. It helps families like Barbara’s stay healthy and take care of each other. (1/2)
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📲 Save the number to your phone! If you encounter any issues casting your vote, or have other questions, call: Voter Protection Hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE Spanish/English: 1-866-VE-Y-VOTA Asian Languages: 1-888-API-VOTE Arabic/English: 1-844-YALLA-US
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Senator Jay Costa@SenatorcostaOct 28
If you still have your mail-in ballot at home, or if it's still on its way to your home, make a plan to return it ASAP! Your ballot must be received by 8 PM on November 3 to count, so it may be too late to return it by mail. Find a list of staffed ballot return locations here.
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“We can build all we want, but if we continue to lose units, we will still wind up in a negative situation,” said Sara Innamorato, the county executive of Allegheny County and a former state representative. penncapital-star.com/housing…
Allegheny County officials tell Pa. lawmakers that building alone won’t fix housing shortage •...

Allegheny County officials tell Pa. lawmakers that building alone won’t fix housing shortage •...

Addressing Pennsylvania's housing shortage must be focused on affordability and preserving existing homes in addition to building new.

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Election Day is next Tuesday, November 3rd! Don’t let the chance to vote pass you by. 🗳 Make your plan to vote at vote.pa/plan 📩 Have a mail in ballot? Make sure it’s returned in time with vote.pa/return
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We’re all feeling the squeeze of the rising cost of living and the affordability crisis! Back in May we spoke with Jessica, who lives in Hazleton and is working a second job to help support her mother’s medical needs – while also working at the family business. (1/2)
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Even with insurance, procedure and medication costs are high, and families often have to pick and choose which they can afford to get. It was already hard to access and afford health care, and federal cuts are only making it worse!
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Join Congressman Chris Deluzio, Hands Off Pennsylvania, PA Voters Decide, and Commonwealth Communications for a rapid response call on election protection with education on good messaging guidance to cut through misinformation and noise!
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Register here to join: bit.ly/VotersDecide102826 We’ll discuss and share how to: - dispel misinformation - support voter engagement - help protect this year's critical election.
large text reads "Hands off our vote. Wednesday, Oct 28th 1pm on Zoom." smaller text reads "Join Hands Off Pennsylvania, PA Voters Decide, and Commonwealth Communications for a virtual briefing and training on on how to: dispel misinformation, support voter engagement, and protect this year's critical election." there is a link to register, which is included in the text of this post.

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H.R. 1 shifts SNAP food benefit costs onto states, and PA could face $525M in new annual costs – 410M in benefits and $115M in admin expenses. This could put funding for schools, health care, transportation, and other essential services at risk.
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States are asking for a 2-yr delay, to improve admin systems & prepare before facing these new costs. The Senate Ag. Committee passed a Farm Bill proposal with only a one-year delay + higher future costs for states. Temporary relief shouldn't come at the expense of SNAP’s future.
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Take action today! Tell Congress to reject the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Farm Bill proposal and support a two-year delay that protects SNAP *without* additional cuts or higher future costs for states. actionnetwork.org/letters/re…
Delay the SNAP Cost Shift Without Making Any More Cuts, and Reject the Harmful Farm Bill Proposal!

Delay the SNAP Cost Shift Without Making Any More Cuts, and Reject the Harmful Farm Bill Proposal!

H.R. 1 shifts SNAP food benefit costs onto states, and PA could face $525 million in new annual costs—$410 million in benefits and $115 million in administrative expenses. These costs could put...

actionnetwork.org
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On November 5th, PPC’s Laura Beltrán Figueroa will join Sustainable Pittsburgh for their “The Affordability Crisis is a Sustainability Crisis" webinar! Learn more and register: sustainablepittsburgh.my.sal…
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Can't get to the polls on Election Day, or just want to vote from the comfort of your home? Request a mail ballot: vote.pa/mail Your county election office must receive your ballot by 8pm on 11/3. Return it w/plenty of time, or use a drop box: vote.pa/return
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