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June 16, 2022 - Coatesville, PA

Wolf Administration Continues Push for $2,000 Direct Payments to Pennsylvanians as Prices Soar

Governor Tom Wolf's cabinet member Department of Human Services Acting Secretary Meg Snead was joined by Representative Dan Williams at Coatesville City Hall to call on Pennsylvania's Republican-led General Assembly to finally act to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send $2,000 checks to Pennsylvanians.

"The cost of everything from gas to groceries is a little higher right now than it was just a few weeks ago and for Pennsylvanians living paycheck to paycheck even a small increase in expenses can mean painful decisions like paying for food or rent," said Acting Secretary Snead. "In the Department of Human Services, I see the disadvantages in communities across Pennsylvania and these $2,000 checks would make a great impact as prices around us soar."

Speakers include:
Rep. Dan K. Williams
Acting Sec. Meg Snead
Ajené Livingston
Pastor Wade Duncan
Sen. Carolyn Comitta



Acting Secretary of Human Services Meg Snead calls on the General Assembly to pass legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send $2,000 checks to Pennsylvanians, in Coatesville, PA on June 16, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20943_dhs_paOpportunities_cz_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Dan K. Williams calls on the General Assembly to pass legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send $2,000 checks to Pennsylvanians, in Coatesville, PA on June 16, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20943_dhs_paOpportunities_cz_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Ajen Livingston calls on the General Assembly to pass legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send $2,000 checks to Pennsylvanians, in Coatesville, PA on June 16, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20943_dhs_paOpportunities_cz_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pastor Wade Duncan calls on the General Assembly to pass legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send $2,000 checks to Pennsylvanians, in Coatesville, PA on June 16, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20943_dhs_paOpportunities_cz_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Acting Secretary of Human Services Meg Snead calls on the General Assembly to pass legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send $2,000 checks to Pennsylvanians, in Coatesville, PA on June 16, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20943_dhs_paOpportunities_cz_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Dan K. Williams calls on the General Assembly to pass legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send $2,000 checks to Pennsylvanians, in Coatesville, PA on June 16, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20943_dhs_paOpportunities_cz_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Acting Secretary of Human Services Meg Snead calls on the General Assembly to pass legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send $2,000 checks to Pennsylvanians, in Coatesville, PA on June 16, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20943_dhs_paOpportunities_cz_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Acting Secretary of Human Services Meg Snead calls on the General Assembly to pass legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send $2,000 checks to Pennsylvanians, in Coatesville, PA on June 16, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20943_dhs_paOpportunities_cz_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Acting Secretary of Human Services Meg Snead calls on the General Assembly to pass legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send $2,000 checks to Pennsylvanians, in Coatesville, PA on June 16, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20943_dhs_paOpportunities_cz_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Ajen Livingston calls on the General Assembly to pass legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send $2,000 checks to Pennsylvanians, in Coatesville, PA on June 16, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20943_dhs_paOpportunities_cz_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pastor Wade Duncan calls on the General Assembly to pass legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send $2,000 checks to Pennsylvanians, in Coatesville, PA on June 16, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20943_dhs_paOpportunities_cz_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Senator Carolyn Comitta calls on the General Assembly to pass legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send $2,000 checks to Pennsylvanians, in Coatesville, PA on June 16, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20943_dhs_paOpportunities_cz_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Wolf Administration calls on the General Assembly to pass legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send $2,000 checks to Pennsylvanians, in Coatesville, PA on June 16, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20943_dhs_paOpportunities_cz_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>