Katherine Hamilton 4 Sep 2023
Democrat Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is cutting millions in taxpayer funding to a pro-life program that supports counseling and housing for pregnant women.
“Pennsylvania plans to end on Dec. 31 its longstanding contract with the nonprofit Real Alternatives, the first organization in the nation to secure significant state and federal subsidies to support anti-abortion counseling centers,” the Associated Press reported. “Under the program, Real Alternatives distributed the state and federal funds to dozens of Pennsylvania centers, including Catholic Charities, anti-abortion counseling centers and maternity homes, which provide support and housing for pregnant women.”
In a statement, Shapiro said his administration will not “continue that pattern” of supporting the pro-life organization and will instead work to promote abortion.
“We will ensure women in this Commonwealth receive the reproductive health care they deserve,” he said.
Eileen Artysh, the executive director of St. Margaret of Castello Maternity Home, said that while state money is not its entire budget, the move will impact the center’s longevity. The maternity home receives money through Real Alternatives to provide housing, materials, and parenting counseling.
She added that many pregnant women who come to the maternity home have already decided against aborting their babies.
“Until there’s that last penny left, I’m in this for the long haul,” she said. “And the moms that we help — I can’t imagine deserting any of them.”
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https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/09/04/democrat-pa-governor-cuts-funding-to-program-helping-pregnant-women/
