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Poor People’s Campaign Reminds PA Lawmakers About General Assistance
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The group argues the strong economy makes it a good time to reinstate the cash assistance program. But the GOP-controlled legislature is wary of increased spending.
Government
Gillibrand: Government Should Help Low Income Parents Purchase Diapers
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“With your advocacy, you’re raising awareness. So now, more people will donate diapers, will care for this, and create support for a change in federal law, when I try to find bipartisan support for that.”
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Homelessness Decreases By 6% In Central New York, Continues Downward Trend
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The number of people living on the streets and in shelters in a three-county area is down 6% in the calendar year that ended in September.
Economy
Finger Lakes Poverty Is Driving Early Deaths, Report Finds
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The link between poor health and poverty is stronger than ever in the Finger Lakes, according to a new report from Rochester non-profit Common Ground Health. The organization says it has data that’s never been collected before.
Government
New York State Accepting Applications For Heating Assistance
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Right on time with the cold snap that’s hit us this week, Tuesday was the first day people could apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program.
Government
PA Couldn’t Process Unemployment For Four Days. Now 2,500 People May Get Late Checks.
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It’s unclear exactly what went wrong with the commonwealth’s dated system, but from Thursday to Sunday, a crash kept unemployed people from filing claims.
App NEWS
PA Ends Cash Assistance Program For Poor
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Despite a legal aid group asking the commonwealth court to grant an injunction, a small cash assistance for the poor has ended, effective Thursday.
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Governor Says SNAP Restriction Could Impact 200,000 Pennsylvanians
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Democratic state lawmakers are criticizing the Trump Administration over its proposed plan to restrict Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for certain people.
Government
Advocacy Groups Attempt To Halt PA’s Imminent Repeal Of General Assistance
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Two advocacy groups are suing Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services over the repeal of a small cash assistance program for poor people who don’t qualify for other aid.
Government
PA Senate Session Devolves Into Shouting As GOP Repeals Cash Assistance
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“Mr. President you are becoming a partisan hack1 This is your job. Do your job Mr. President. Do your job!”