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January 4, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to check out IRS.gov for tips, tools and resources to help them get ready to file their 2023 federal income tax return. This is the third in a series of reminders to help taxpayers get ready for the upcoming filing season. The Get Ready page on IRS
January 4, 2024
LexisNexis University is hosting a free virtual CLE training via WebEx entitled Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession on January 17, 2024 from 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Eastern. The goal of this CLE presentation is to discuss bias and where it comes from; why it is harmful; how to detect it; and how to
January 4, 2024
Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh announced today a collaboration with The Columbia Lighthouse Project and mental health experts from across Pennsylvania to update the Columbia Protocol Mobile App . The Shapiro Administration acknowledges that the time around the holidays
December 21, 2023
Members of the Shapiro Administration today reminded Pennsylvanians of resources that are available to support them during the holiday season and beyond. The departments of Human Services (DHS), Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), and Health (DOH), came together to reinforce the Shapiro Administration
December 20, 2023
At the heart of our mission lies a powerful unity that is driven by the unwavering commitment of advocates within the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, the steadfast support of our private bar partners, and the collaborative spirit of community leaders. Together, they break through the conventional
December 19, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued a new report finding that many consumers are still being hit with unexpected overdraft and nonsufficient fund (NSF) fees, despite recent changes implemented by banks and credit unions that have eliminated billions of dollars in fees
December 19, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ordered U.S. Bank to pay nearly $21 million for keeping out-of-work consumers from accessing unemployment benefits at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 15, 2023
Governor Josh Shapiro has signed into law HB 689 (Clean Slate 3.0) after its approval by the PA Senate on Dec. 13. Under the law, most drug felonies and many property felonies can be sealed after 10 crime-free years.

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