The Update: What’s Happening in Harrisburg and DC – June 21, 2021
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR As we celebrated the designation of Juneteeth as a federal holiday for the first time,...
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The Update: What’s Happening in Harrisburg and DC – July 12, 2021
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Coming back from the 4th of July holiday this week, I am reminded...
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TESTIMONY: Maisum Murtaza Makes Remarks on Immigrants & DL Access Before Committee Hearing on Transportation and Driver’s Licenses
Introduction: Thank you to all members of the Transportation Committee for listening to these remarks today. My name is...
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PA Budget Summit 2021, Workshop: Supporting Campaigns for Immigrant Rights in Pennsylvania
PA Budget Summit 2021: Day 3, March 25. The workshop featured key findings from research produced by the Keystone...
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Making PA’s Undocumented Immigrants Mobile: Enacting Driver’s License Expansion Policy That Works for Everyone
Driving is such an essential part of basic mobility that most of us take it for granted. Many of...
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Including Immigrants in Pandemic Relief is Essential for America’s Public Health and Economic Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed numerous ways in which our political community is unfair to many people—and especially those...
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Ineligible for Relief: #FundExcludedWorkers
We are living in a time where collective loss and heartache are everyday occurrences as people lose their...
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Only Wealthy Immigrants Need Apply: The Chilling Effects of “Public Charge”
The day the new public charge rule goes into effect, the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center and the New...
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Pennsylvania Can Strengthen Its Economy and Communities with Four Inclusive Policies for Immigrants
HARRISBURG – State and local policymakers can take four key steps to better integrate immigrants, including immigrants who are...
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FACT CHECK: Undocumented Immigrants Like the Dreamers Are Not a Drag on State and Local Government
A political movement that is based on demonizing a group of people needs a demon. So the efforts of...
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On HB 1885 — The Sanctuary Bill
Legislation rushed to the finish line in an election year is notorious for being both badly crafted and motivated...
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