PA Budget and Policy Center proposes "fair share" tax plan
The Center says the plan isa major step toward fixing Pennsylvania’s broken tax system and raising the revenues needed to address the state's challenges. more
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US News says PA ranks 41st among states as good place to live
US News and World Report says Pennsylvania is not that great a place to live. more
Pew surveys how American view diversity in the workplace
Three-quarters of Americans say it's "somewhat good" or "very good" that the U.S. is made up of people of many races and ethnicities. But does this sentiment carry over to the workplace? more
Study indicates half of LGBTQ employees remain closeted at work
The HRC Foundation has released the results of a survey revealing the persistent daily challenges that have led nearly half of LGBTQ people to remain closeted at their workplaces. more
Rate of youth going to ER for suicide attempts doubles: study
The rate of young people going to emergency rooms for suicide ideation or attempts doubled from 2007 to 2015, according to a report. more
Pew's city report shows progress, but increased poverty, homicides
Pew's 10th annual report reveals that Philly's unemployment rate is at its lowest since 2000, and overall crime and incarceration are down. But homicides and poverty have increased. more
Report takes asset-based approach to child health in Philadelphia
With the release of an important new report, the Scattergood Foundation challenges all of us to rethink our approach to solving the problems that challenge the well-being of the city's children. more
PolicyLab report maps food insecurity of CHOP patients
These comprehensive maps were a reminder of how much of a role where you live can play in your ability to stay healthy. more
PA Partnerships issues 2019 PA child welfare report
The report show that referrals for child abuse have reached the highest levels ever. more
Almost 40,000 homeless students in PA schools: report
A new report from the Pennsylvania Department of Education identifies its largest number ever of children and youth experiencing homelessness – 38,823. more
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