Give. Advocate. Volunteer. UWP 2017-18 Public Priorities Overview January 2, 2019

. Election Results Overview of state election results PA House and Senate balance of power Review of House and Senate leadership What does it mean for UWP priorities? Overview of federal election results Congressional balance of power and leadership Donald Trump’s campaign promises that intersect with health, income and education and the charitable sector Health care, tax reform, charitable giving incentives, block grants January 2, 2019

PA 2-1-1 Northwest will have a soft launch and full launch in 2017 Early January for soft launch Venango, Warren, and Erie counties Mid-May for full launch Crawford, Jefferson, Potter, and possibly McKean UWP is asking for $1.5 million in state funding to support PA’s 2-1- 1 development Looking for a 3-year commitment, with the potential to partner with the state to run certain projects/1-800 lines Funding legislation sponsors House: Rep. Stephen Bloom and Rep. Gene DiGirolamo Senate: Sen. Patrick Browne January 2, 2019

PA 2-1-1 Advocacy focus areas for 2-1-1: County contracts with 2-1-1 Veterans- Mission United Opiate addiction services Keeping people safe in their homes PA 2-1-1 Day Press Event Thursday, February 9th at 10 a.m. Press release available for members Messaging for event to come January 2, 2019

Early Childhood Education and Out-of-School Time Continuing our call for state to increase investments in high quality early childhood education – partnering with Pre-K for PA campaign At-risk children in our communities still don’t have access Want to engage more United Way volunteer leaders in this effort See talking points on research to support effectiveness of ECE Branching out into out of school time activities, including summer learning, as another effective way to address the achievement gap Statewide coordination among community partners and government agencies – study issues including quality and funding Insert OST into ESSA planning discussions Educate policymakers about the benefits of OST January 2, 2019

Financial Stability Support maintaining PA’s anti-predatory lending laws Sen. Yudichak legislation update State Earned Income Tax Credit Support advocacy work around implementation of a state EITC, when timing is beneficial to this work Background on state EITC Federal Earned Income Tax Credit Support expanding the EITC for workers raising children who are not at home, childless workers, and young people age 21-24 IRS updates on delayed processing January 13- EITC Awareness Day ACA repeal monitoring UWW cohort on the issues January 2, 2019

State Budgeting Preview of factors which will affect the timeliness of the 2017-2018 budget Impasse prevention: allow funds to flow for essential services Responsible budgeting: support funding for UWP priorities, advocate against cuts for human services Impasse education: partner with other funders and service providers to develop a response in the event of an impasse January 2, 2019

Updated UWP Public Policy Agenda Discrimination in the workplace UWP Supports: Inclusive employment policies, laws and regulations which prevent discrimination in the workplace based on race and ethnicity, actual or perceived race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, age and life experience, nationality and language, ancestry, veteran status, actual or perceived disability, mental or physical disability, genetic information, familial status, marital status or the reasonable use of guide or support animals and/or mechanical aids. Criminal history made available to potential employers UWP Supports: Laws which allow people previously convicted of misdemeanor offenses not related to violence towards other people and/or animals, sexual offenses, or weapons, to apply for employment without the criminal record being accessible by potential employers when the accused have served their sentence and remained crime free long enough to demonstrate their rehabilitation. January 2, 2019

Advocacy Events UWP Hill Day Tuesday, March 21 Reception for Legislators-Evening of March 21st Briefing webinar on Hill Day issues Registration through UWP website-Upcoming UWW Advocacy Forum and Hill Day Tuesday, June 13th – Thursday, June 15th January 2, 2019