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May 5, 2026
Chief Justice of Pennsylvania Debra Todd is advising the public to stay vigilant against a recently reported text message scam involving the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The scam involves text messages that "spoof" or mimic the Pennsylvania Supreme Court website. The spoof text alleges the Supreme
April 30, 2026
The House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) proposed a cut of more than 50% to the Legal Services Corporation’s (LSC) budget for Fiscal Year 2027. The proposed cut is part of widespread funding reductions put forth by the House
April 30, 2026
Chief Justice Debra Todd directed the following letter to Pennsylvania attorneys in commemoration of Law Day 2026: Text of the letter: Dear Pennsylvania Lawyer: May 1 marks the annual commemoration of Law Day. President Dwight D. Eisenhower declared May 1, 1958 as the first “Law Day”. He recognized
April 28, 2026
Join the Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP) and Team Select Home Care for a free PAS Appeals Workshop on April 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM. The workshop is designed to empower Community HealthChoices (CHC) participants, caregivers, and the advocates who serve them with the knowledge and tools needed to
April 27, 2026
The Legal Services Corporation is hosting a webinar entitled FTC Enforcement of the Impersonation Rule to Protect Consumers from Scams on April 30, 2026 beginning at 3:30 PM Eastern. Join staff from the FTC to learn: What the FTC's Government and Business Impersonation Rule covers What enforcement
April 22, 2026
The Legal Services Corporation’s (LSC) newly released report, The Effect of State and Local Laws on Eviction: Lessons Learned and Future Directions, synthesizes key findings from the organization’s congressionally directed eviction study. The study looks at how eviction laws affect tenants and the
April 16, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service today announced a new online tool to help taxpayers understand and resolve tax debt. The Tax Debt Help tool provides individuals and businesses with a simple, accessible way to explore payment options and identify next steps based on their situation. The tool is part of
April 8, 2026
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh today announced the 2025-26 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season has been extended from April 10 to May 8, 2026. Following a delayed opening due to the federal government shutdown, DHS has adequate funding

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