“AmeriCorps has 655 active members serving at 248 sites in 41 counties throughout Pennsylvania, according to the governor’s office. The organization distributes funds for supports services, volunteer organizations, literacy and math programs, parks, veterans programs and natural disaster assitance.
Shapiro argued the cuts would put services for children, seniors, parks and education at risk.
“It’s my job as Governor to protect the interest of Pennsylvania taxpayers – and I will continue to take action to ensure no Pennsylvania senior, veteran or student is harmed by the federal government’s decision to go back on its word,” Shapiro said.”
Gov. Shapiro responds after judge restores Pennsylvania’s AmeriCorps funding