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December 12, 2024
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
December 12, 2024
The Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Excellence Awards. These awards celebrate and recognize the extraordinary talent, dedication, and impact of our Network's advocates, private bar partners, and community leaders. Emerging Excellence in
December 9, 2024
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited Adagio Health in Greensburg today to remind uninsured Pennsylvanians that December 15 is the deadline to sign up for coverage that is effective on January 1, 2025, and encouraged them to explore their options at Pennie, the Commonwealth’s health insurance marketplace.
December 4, 2024
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. (PLAN, Inc.) is pleased to announce the appointment of Meredith Rapkin as its new Executive Director, effective December 2, 2024. Meredith’s career exemplifies a deep dedication to improving the lives of individuals and families through access to high-quality
December 4, 2024
Attorney General Michelle Henry shared the following alert that price gouging protections are in effect in Erie County, following a major storm that deposited more than three feet of snow. “As the impact of this winter storm continues to be felt, Pennsylvanians should be aware of potential price
December 3, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today proposed a rule to rein in data brokers that sell Americans' sensitive personal and financial information. The proposed rule would limit the sale of personal identifiers like Social Security Numbers and phone numbers collected by certain
December 2, 2024
The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has published the November 27, 2024 edition of PHLP Health Law News. You can subscribe to receive the PHLP Health Law News on the PHLP website at www.phlp.org. This edition features the following features: Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7th! Safeguard Your
December 2, 2024
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued a consumer alert about the rise of look-alike websites mimicking the state’s official energy shopping platforms – PAPowerSwitch.com and PAGasSwitch.com.

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