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“The state’s obligation to protect the environment and, by extension, to fund the systems that make clean air possible, is not optional. […] If it lets the Aug. 14 deadline pass, it is choosing to violate the very document it swore to uphold.” .
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Pennsylvanians have a constitutional guarantee that “The people have a right to clean air.” Gutting transit will greatly increase pollution.
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My plan is to Indego home (it’ll be a disaster).
Eagles Home Opener Looks Like It’ll Be One Giant Traffic Shit Show Because of SEPTA Situation.
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In our barely existing bike infrastructure. Bonus points if you get hit by a car even in a designated bike lane.
Where am I suppose to cry in public nowadays with the SEPTA cuts.
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RT @JawadPullin: Fun fact: Democrats have controlled the Pennsylvania State Senate a total of *14 years* since the Civil War.
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RT @SaveSEPTA: Today is the last day SEPTA is running a weekday schedule before the cuts. There's a chance we never see SEPTA run as many….
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If we hosted a weekly Twitter space about civic advocacy? Would you join?.
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I fear some of us may never call it that, just like I still say “Wachovia Center” 😅.
Xfinity Live! will become known as Stateside Live! as part of a deal with Kensington's Stateside Vodka distillery.
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RT @RepShusterman: I appreciate this thoughtful analysis by Jon Greeting at @thephilacitizen of my recent proposal to Index State Tax Colle….
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The debate over funding SEPTA has led Chester County state Rep Melissa Shusterman to suggest a radical approach to PA tax distribution
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RT @RepMcClinton: Public transit keeps Pennsylvania moving. I joined @whyy to discuss SEPTA cuts & how the republican “solution” creates MO….
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📢 Save the Date!. We are thrilled to announce our annual State of Young Philadelphia convening will be held at the @aampmuseum on Oct 18th from 3:30-7PM. This year is special! Marking 25 years of YIP's existence! . YIP is proud to feat. PA Sate Rep, @RepTarik as our keynote!
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RT @PhillyInquirer: Amtrak’s Keystone line, connecting NYC, Philly, and Harrisburg, may get axed under SEPTA cuts
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U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle said Amtrak's Keystone Service line is at risk because the railroad could lose $71.1 million in annual payments from SEPTA.
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RT @SaveSEPTA: On top of the SEPTA cuts, we'll be saying goodbye to the Amtrak Keystone Service too!
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RT @DPearsonPHL: A great piece that shows how we got here. SEPTA isn't really asking for "more money." Transit systems are looking for 75%….
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Losers? @SenatorKimWard & @SenatorPittman for actively championing the states decline and not supporting the economic engine young Philadelphians rely on. Winners? Literally no one. Maybe their weirdo donors who think subsidies for me, not for thee? 🤷.
The week is not complete until you cast your VOTE for Winners & Losers!
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RT @MelissaForPA: Since I was elected, my Republican colleagues spew how they are repulsed by “SEPA’s spending.” I just circulated a memo t….
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It’s FAFO season. The gloves are off.
Since I was elected I have heard my Rebulican colleagues how they are repulsed by SEPA’s spending.We have more infrastructure, schools & population. I just circulated a memo that would ensure that each region in PA funds its own schools, transit,& police using their own resources.
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RT @LRinaldiArt: A lot of grown men and women who don’t ever ride public transit because they’re too scared to ride public transit have a l….
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Written by our Policy Chair! She argues that according to PA’s constitution, specifically Article 1 Sec 27, the state has an obligation to fund public transit.
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