On Monday, June 13, a group of 50 activists with Pennsylvania Action on Climate (PAC) confronted the state legislature to demand they stop fueling the climate crisis with their greed and corruption. Ten activists were arrested and charged with criminal trespass.
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MarchOnHarrisburg Launches Majority Against Corruption Campaign: Many In Harrisburg Are Guilty Of Corruption, All Are Responsible For Making It Illegal
After six years of the Gift Ban bill being blocked by the legislature’s do-nothing gatekeepers, we’re challenging each legislator to take personal responsibility for fixing Pennsylvania’s corrupt, broken government.
Will the next Governor pass a Gift Ban? We asked, see who answered.
When the current Governor took office, he banned executive branch employees from taking gifts from lobbyists and any other people who want something from the government.
Our Take: Final PA Legislative Maps Earn A Grade D-
Pennsylvania Is Gerrymandered Once Again
Ho, Ho, Ho, End the Quid Pro Quos!
On December 14, 2021, Santa took the Reindeer Express to the Pennsylvania State Capitol building in Harrisburg, PA to tell our state legislators something important: When you get a gift from lobbyists who want something in return, that is NOT a gift. THAT IS A BRIBE!!!
Election Reflection: Another Round of Politicians Elected Without Majority Support
Pennsylvania just had another municipal election cycle where voters remain unsatisfied with their choices and their results.
With your help, we are moving mountains
This #GivingTuesday, donate to the democracy movement in Pennsylvania that is making our legislature MOVE on anti-corruption legislation!
The Gift Ban (HB 1009) Passes Out of the House Committee!
The Gift Ban is on the move! On October 25th, the Gift Ban (HB 1009) was unanimously voted out of the House State Government Committee, a crucial first step towards the Gift Ban becoming law. For four years, our volunteers relentlessly marched, lobbied, and engaged in nonviolent direct action to make this win possible, and we’re incredibly proud of their hard work.
Crashing Corrupt Corman’s Fundraiser
On October 7th, after months of silence by Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman and his continued failure to bring the Gift Ban to a vote, more than two dozen MarchOnHarrisburg activists from across the state converged at the Toftrees Golf Resort in State College where Sen. Corman was holding one of his annual fundraisers.
The Pennsylvania Legislature Should Be Embarrassed
Our banners spanning the Capitol steps on June 9th made sure that our legislators, our audience, anyone passing by, and the media couldn’t miss the shameful truth that despite 33 Gift Ban bills being introduced over the past 20 years, our legislature has made the choice over and over to put money and power over the well-being of Pennsylvanians.