Washington DC GOP effort to eliminate all HIV funding defeated
Congress voted to maintain HIV funding in its fiscal year 2024 spending package rejecting a Republican proposal to cut the entire 'Ending the HIV Epidemic in the US' program. more
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Bipartisan bill in Harrisburg advances paid family leave
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House are promoting The Family Care Act (HB 181), which would offer up to 20 weeks of leave to care for a new baby or elderly family member, or medical crisis. more
US Supreme Court to consider major homelessness case
This month, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a major case that could reshape how cities manage homelessness. more
Feds announce new initiatives to assist child care agencies
The White House and the Small Business Administration have announced new initiatives to assist small businesses in the child care sector. more
Kenney's 'Police-Assisted Diversion' program offers help instead of jail
Tucked under a faded blue awning on Allegheny Avenue near F Street is an opportunity for people who commit certain nonviolent crimes to receive social services instead of jail time. more
PA Medicaid roles drop dramatically during re-enrollment effort
One year after the enrollment requirements were reinstated, PA’s Medicaid program has dropped about half a million people, going from a record high of 3.7 million participants to 3.2 million. more
Philly’s racial wealth gap is wider now than in 1960. Here are programs working to fix it
New initiatives want to stop persistent wealth discrepancies between people of color and their white counterparts.more
New HUD grants supports housing for seniors with grandchildren
That’s the model federal officials want to continue with a new round of grants earmarked for senior rentals — a total of $115 million nationwide. more
Concern rises as time runs out for student homelessness funds
For decades, schools have struggled to identify and support homeless students. more
Advocates challenge 'Area Medium Income' housing guidelines
Advocates say the use of a key federal housing metric is flawed, and they are pushing City Council to take action to make sure affordability initiatives are benefitting truly low-income residents. more
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