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  • PPC’s Monthly State Policy Action Meeting

    Join us on Thursday, January 15, at 1 p.m. on Zoom for an informative conversation with leaders in efforts to advocate for state government investments that benefit all Pennsylvanians. REGISTER HERE! In 3 weeks, Gov. Josh Shapiro will deliver his 2026 Budget Address to a joint session of the General Assembly of PA, outlining his proposal for funding vital services like education, health care, transportation, public safety, affordable housing, and much more.  Much is at stake in the 2026–27 state budget, and Thursday's meeting will provide an overview of several crucial funding priorities, as well as opportunities to make your voice heard. Register now to reserve your seat and receive a Zoom login link and calendar reminder. We look forward to seeing you online at 1:00 on Thursday afternoon!  

  • Post-PA Budget Address Response

    The stakes are high for Pennsylvanians as Gov. Shapiro and the General Assembly begin to negotiate a state budget for 2026–27! RSVP NOW and join us online at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3,  to find out how it could impact you, your loved ones, your neighborhood, and every community in the state — and the opportunities to stand together and take action! In less than 2 weeks, at noon on Tuesday, 2/3, the governor delivers his 2026 Budget Address to a joint session of the state Senate & House, outlining his plan for funding education, transportation, childcare, and other crucial services that Pennsylvanians deserve. Shortly after Gov. Shapiro's address concludes, PA Policy Center will host an online discussion with leaders in advocacy efforts, offering their reactions & responses to Gov. Shapiro's proposed budget for 2026–27. The forum is tentatively scheduled for 3PM, but might be adjusted depending on the timing of the Address, so if you sign up NOW, we'll send a reminder email to confirm the exact start time as the event approaches. Our post-Budget Address meeting on Zoom will “bookend” an online discussion PPC hosted last week, which featured several allies sharing their state budget priorities for the […]

  • Focus on Immigration – PPC Joint Federal/State Policy Action Call

    Join us on Zoom for our Joint Federal and State Policy Action Call on Thursday, February 19, at 1 p.m.! REGISTER HERE to receive the Zoom link! We'll have federal-level and state-level immigration updates for you, and we'll talk about "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" accountability for more than $74 billion going to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). ICE is killing people, and Congress is funding it. Individuals and organizations are searching for ways we can protect our neighbors, families, and friends in this moment. We want to provide a national update, discuss what it looks like in Pennsylvania, and leave you with a call to action. Pennsylvanians Together will be joined by the ACLU, Make The Road PA, CASA, and PIC (Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition). Don't forget to REGISTER HERE.

  • Federal Policy Action Call: The REAL State of the Union

    Join us for our March Federal Policy Action call! Cut through the post–State of the Union spin and get the real story on how federal budget and tax decisions impact everyday Pennsylvanians—not billionaires. We’ll break down what’s happening, share legislative updates, and talk through clear next steps to take action together through Pennsylvanians Together: For Our Common Wealth. Make sure to RSVP through Zoom to receive your link to join: https://bit.ly/PolicyAction030526 Featured speakers include:- Anna Aurillio, Senior Director of Campaigns, Economic Security Project- Gina Plata-Nino, Director of SNAP Policy & Advocacy at FRAC- John Foti, Executive Director & Legislative Director, Americans for Tax Fairness

  • Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit 101 — Facebook Live

    Join PA Megaphone in conversation with Speaker Joanna McClinton and Felicity Williams, executive director of Penn Policy Center, on Facebook Live on Wednesday, 3/25, at 6:30 p.m. to learn more about the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and how it can affect your life and the lives of those in your community.  How will this help Pennsylvanians? How does it compare to the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit? About 940,000 Pennsylvanians qualify. You could be one of them! We’ll talk about this in easy-to-understand terms so you can walk away with the answers to your questions.

  • State Policy Action Call: Tax Fairness in PA: The Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and the Movement to Tax the Ultra-Rich

    REGISTER HERE! Join us Thursday afternoon, March 19th, for an online forum focused on the growing statewide movement to fund critical investments in Pennsylvania's "common wealth" by making billionaires and ultra-rich corporations pay their fair share! Our STATE Policy Action meeting for March will begin at 1PM on Zoom and will feature legislative leaders, policy experts, and advocates discussing tax fairness in PA, highlighting the NEW Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and the Fair Share plan that's been introduced in both chambers of the General Assembly. Our panel includes Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El (HD49 - Lancaster); Erin Serre, Policy Director for Sen. Art Haywood (SD4 - Phila, Montco); Ryan Matthews, PA State Director, For Our Future; and Jessica Brittain, Organizing Director, Action Together NEPA. Space is limited, so RSVP today and join us at 1PM next Thursday for an lively and enlightening discussion! Join us to learn about the NEW Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and the movement in PA to tax the ultra-rich! We host our virtual Policy Action calls on the first and third Thursday of each month.