Colleagues, Our fight for direct funding continues on a daily basis. All of us must contact our members of congress and the press to talk about the importance of this…
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State, Local Agencies Remind Pennsylvanians of COVID-19 Mitigation Enforcement Roles, Advise How to Report Suspected Violations
Throughout the commonwealth, businesses and residents of Pennsylvania are doing their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep themselves, their families, their customers and their communities safe –…
Comcast Connections July 2020 Edition
Welcome to Comcast Connections July 2020 Edition, Community Impact bi-monthly Digital Newsletter. You are invited to read this issue and share articles with your friends, family and community. We hope…
NLC COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update | Issue 36
LEADERSHIP UPDATE Colleagues, As we close in on August, the time to secure funding for the future of America’s cities, towns and villages is running out. The economic future of…
Gov. Wolf Announces $3 million for Preschool Early Intervention Programs to Purchase Pandemic-Related Supplies
Governor Tom Wolf is dedicating approximately $3 million for Preschool Early Intervention Programs serving children 3 to 5-years-old to purchase personal protective equipment and other pandemic-related supplies. The funding will…
Pediatricians, Child Advocacy Organization Echo Wolf Administration Mask-Wearing Requirement for Children
Pediatricians with the American Academy of Pediatrics and a child advocacy organization are weighing in on the importance of wearing masks for all, including children older than two. This guidance…
Governing Magazine: With Colleges Closed, College Towns Can’t Pay Their Bills
When students went home in March, some college towns lost half their populations. Tax and utility revenues have dropped and those cities are still wondering what sort of economies they’ll…
Wolf Administration Releases ‘Trauma-Informed PA’ Plan with Recommendations and Steps for the Commonwealth and Providers to Become Trauma-Informed
As a companion to Governor Tom Wolf’s multi-agency effort and anti-stigma initiative, Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters, the Office of Advocacy and Reform (OAR) is releasing the “Trauma-Informed PA” plan to guide…
Nominate a Great Place in Pennsylvania for Great Public Spaces and Great Neighborhoods
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA PA) will be recognizing “Great Public Spaces” and “Great Neighborhoods” in 2020. Overall, Great Places are unique, memorable places that display…
Gov. Wolf Allows HB 2463 to Become Law
Calls for Increased Transparency in the General Assembly Governor Tom Wolf let HB 2463 become law without his signature. The governor offered the following statement on the bill: “Since the…