Paid Leave Letter of Support – Sun Life

March 4, 2024 The Honorable Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania The Honorable Kim Ward, President Pro Tempore The Honorable Joanna McClinton, Speaker of the House The Honorable Joseph Pittman, Senate Majority Leader The Honorable Matthew Bradford, House Majority...

Paid Leave Letter of Support – Patagonia

March 6, 2024 Dear Governor Shapiro and House and Senate Leadership: On behalf of Patagonia, I urge you to create a state paid family and medical leave program for Pennsylvania. I appreciate the opportunity to share input about our experience in providing paid leave...

Paid Leave Benefit-Cost Analysis

Statewide paid family leave, and especially bonding leave following a child’s birth, is one of the most effective policies a state can implement to support young children and their families. ‘Bonding leave’ is leave taken to care for a new child after birth, adoption,...

Paid Leave Letter of Support – Duolingo

March 22, 2024 Dear Governor Shapiro, President Pro Tempore Ward, Speaker McClinton, Leader Pittman and Leader Bradford, I’m writing on behalf of Duolingo to express our support for paid family and medical leave in Pennsylvania. Paid leave is good for business, and...

Paid Leave Sign On Letter of Support

Pennsylvania Small Business Support for Paid Leave – a letter to: The Honorable Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania The Honorable Kim Ward, President Pro Tempore The Honorable Joseph Pittman, Senate Majority Leader The Honorable Jay Costa, Senate Minority...

Vital Statistics for Children in Philadelphia

Vital Statistics for Children in Philadelphia Philadelphia children need the tools and resources to achieve and be healthy.  Only 34% of students are passing the English and Language Arts PSSA.  A shockingly low 19% of students are passing the Math PSSA. Less than...