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May 1, 2025
Today, Governor Josh Shapiro launched a new, centralized consumer protection hotline, website, and email address to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to report scams, resolve financial and insurance issues, and access help from the Commonwealth. The announcement is part of the Shapiro Administration
April 30, 2025
The National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER) is excited to invite legal services providers to apply for the 2025 Advancing Guardianship Defense Cohort. Applications are due Monday, May 26th. Legal assistance organizations across the country are recognizing that a skilled, passionate lawyer
April 30, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that disaster preparation season kicks off soon with National Wildfire Awareness Month in May and National Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 4-10. With tax season over and peak periods for disasters approaching, now is a good time for taxpayers to think
April 28, 2025
The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) today announced a new initiative allowing Pennsylvanians to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations – helping more Pennsylvanians access the documents they need to enter the workforce, faster and more
April 25, 2025
Join MidPenn Legal Services for a moderated panel to discuss how legal services and programs from the academic and faith communities can increase access to justice for individuals in rural areas. Learn about the specific work that MidPenn Legal Services, Penn State Law, Centre County Adult Services
April 25, 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking steps to provide a significant enhancement for my Social Security account holders, by introducing secure digital access to their Social Security number (SSN). This innovative feature is designed to provide the American public with a modernized
April 25, 2025
The ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference joins the legal community in honoring the life and legacy of Alan Houseman, who passed away in February 2025. NLADA is compiling a video tribute which will be shared at the conference in San Francisco, May 15-17, 2025, and invites you to share your reflections
April 23, 2025
The letter encourages funding for Legal Services Corporation, which funds offices in all 50 states — including dozens in Pa. Attorney General Dave Sunday co-led a letter to Congress — joined by 39 other Attorneys General — urging to keep in place critical funding for the Legal Services Corporation

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