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PCCY Statement on Soda Tax Alternatives

Statement by Donna Cooper, Executive Director of PCCY, On the Council President Alternative Options on the Soda Tax The misleading advertising campaign perpetrated by Big Soda has claimed victims among Philadelphia City Council. At a time when many cities across the...

Our Kids Are Worth It

The Mayor’s plan will give our youngest children a great foundation, help us reduce inequality and poverty and improve our schools.  The sugary beverage tax is the best way to pay for it. Our kids are worth it. We can expand quality pre-k for 6,500 children By...

News Release: Top 5 things you need to know about Gov. Wolf’s budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Top 5 things you need to know about Gov. Wolf’s budget PCCY examines the Governor’s budget address for FY 2016/17 . PHILADELPHIA (February 9, 2016) – Here are our top 5 takeaways from today’s budget address in Harrisburg: . 85%: Governor Wolf...

Comment: PA Plans for Child Care and Development Fund

The Department of Health and Human Services’s final Child Care and Development Fund Plan for Pennsylvania, fiscal year 2016-2018. Read the plan to find out what initiatives are in place for child care services in the upcoming years. SEPECC’s public comment...