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April 21, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit today against Uber, alleging the rideshare and delivery company charged consumers for its Uber One subscription service without their consent, failed to deliver promised savings, and made it difficult for users to cancel the service despite its “cancel
April 21, 2025
In a demonstration of its ongoing efforts to create a more understanding and accommodating court system, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has formally recognized April as Autism Acceptance Month with the issuance of an official citation. The citation emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive
April 16, 2025
New data from the Federal Trade Commission show that in 2024, consumers reported losing $470 million to scams that started with text messages. This amount is five times higher than what was reported in 2020, even though the number of reports declined. The most commonly reported type of text scam was
April 16, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers who missed the filing deadline to submit their tax return as soon as possible. Those who missed the deadline to file but owe taxes should file timely to avoid additional penalties and interest. Taxpayers should keep in mind that requesting an
April 14, 2025
In a letter to the Commonwealth’s Congressional Delegation, Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commissioners are urging Congress to take immediate action to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – including the preservation of $19 million in LIHEAP
April 11, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded the 1.1 million people who didn’t file their tax year 2021 federal tax returns that they may be eligible for a refund if they file by the April 15 deadline. The IRS estimates more than $1 billion in refunds remains unclaimed because taxpayers have not
April 10, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded last-minute tax filers that the April 15 tax deadline is right around the corner, and there are a variety of free tools to help, including the Let us help you page on IRS.gov. From refund status, tax preparation help, answers to tax law questions, tax law
April 10, 2025
In honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) and Office of Victim Advocate, teamed up with statewide victim advocacy organizations to highlight the importance of supporting survivors, raising awareness of their rights, and Governor

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