A $10 million dollar program was just announced to clean up Philadlephia.
Philadelphia has always struggled with major upkeep and clean up of the city. This program will also create 300 part-time jobs, and is set to run for at least a year.
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Governor Wolf approves $26.5 million towards creating healthier, thriving neighborhoods throughout Pennsylvania.
Funds will go through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) with a focus on outcomes assisting individuals in a distressed area or low-income neighborhood.
A bill is moving forward to support low-income Philadelphia residents on the verge of eviction with legal council.
Health in all policies reminds us that stable housing is just as crucial to good health as many other factors. Exciting momentum here!
Yesterday, City Council in Philadelphia passed legislation to create new labor protections for domestic workers, proposing a bill of rights and required contracts.
Nine other states including NY and CA have passed similar legislation, if implemented in PA, this could be very impactful.
- Pennsylvania will invest $10 Million to support early childhood educators in career development. Early childhood educators and childhood support are pivotal for later outcomes in adulthood.
- Senate Bill 350 is introduced in Harrisburg to legalize recreational marijuana - advocates are thrilled with the momentum and progress.
- A cleanup in Eastwick moves forward after 18 years of battling 55 acres of contaminated soil.
- PA announces new effort with join support from DHS and Medicaid Managed Care Organizations to provide expanded home visit support to new mothers and children with special needs.