Every ten years, states are required by the U.S. Constitution to draw new legislative and congressional district boundaries based on …
We Need a Federal Paid Leave Program
PUMP supports the creation of a federal paid family and medical leave program to support the millions of people in …
First Director of Allegheny County Department of Children Initiatives Announced
Rebecca Mercatoris will be the first director of Allegheny County’s new Department of Children Initiatives. The department was created in …
Allegheny County Creates New Department of Children Initiatives
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald’s proposed 2021 budget included funding for year zero of a new department – the Department …
Support the Legislative and Congressional Redistricting Act
Pennsylvania’s redistricting process will begin in 2021. We can end partisan gerrymandering by implementing commonsense reforms to the process. The …
Save Early Learning: Protect PA’s Early Learning and Childcare System
Pennsylvania’s economic recovery amidst the COVID-19 crisis depends on working families – and working families depend on child care and …
Be Counted, Allegheny County: Why the Census Matters
The 2020 Census is fast approaching. Starting in mid-March, everyone who lives in the United States will be asked to …
Family Care Act: PA Senate Labor & Industry Committee Hearing + Press Conference
PUMP was excited to join the Family Care Act coalition in Harrisburg on January 28th for the Senate Labor & …
Parks ballot referendum passes – Thank you for making your voice heard!
Last week, Pittsburgh’s voters made an historic decision for our parks and our future. The parks referendum passed on Election …
PUMP Supports Pittsburgh Parks For All – Vote Yes on November 5th!
Pittsburgh Parks for All PUMP is pleased to announce our enthusiastic support for the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy’s “Pittsburgh Parks for …