Join the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP) and Community Legal Services (CLS) on January 14, 2025 for a free webinar entitled Chapter 14 Sunset: What's Next for Utility Collections, Billing and Terminations in 2025 on January 14, 2025 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Eastern. Chapter 14 of the Public

With colder weather setting in and increased energy usage, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is encouraging natural gas customers to take control of their heating bills with a simple Winter Utility Bill Checklist. By acting now, consumers can reduce energy usage, lower costs, and

The Biden-Harris Administration announced today the approval of $4.28 billion in additional student loan relief for 54,900 borrowers across the country who work in public service. This relief—which is the result of significant fixes that the Administration has made to the Public Service Loan

Leadership from the Shapiro Administration today came together at the Capitol Christmas tree to remind Pennsylvanians of resources that are available to support them during the holiday season and into the new year. The departments of Human Services (DHS), Aging (PDA), Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP

The National Center on Law & Elder Rights is hosting a free webinar entitled Update on Social Security Overpayment Policies on Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 2:00 PM-3:15 PM Eastern. An overpayment of Social Security (Title II) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI, or Title XVI) benefits occurs

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a report on the experiences of homeowners dealing with their mortgage company after divorce or the death of an original borrower. Many homeowners report that their servicers push them to take on new, higher-interest loans instead of

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its annual report on trends in the residential mortgage lending market. 2023 showed a significant decline in mortgage lending activities, with loan applications and originations dropping by about a third from 2022. The decline was more

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public utility customers by ensuring the continuation of essential consumer safeguards. PUC policies ensure continuity of consumer safeguards for 13 Million Pennsylvanians during winter and beyond