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January 23, 2026
Snow, Bitter Cold, and Extended Low Temperatures Could Stress Energy Systems Across Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is urging consumers across the Commonwealth to prepare for Winter Storm Fern, which is expected to move across Pennsylvania Saturday into Sunday, bringing
January 14, 2026
Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging Pennsylvanians to be cautious when contacting their utility providers as utility-related scams are on the rise. Scammers use different tactics to obtain personal information, and posing as a utility provider can allow a scammer access to a lot of personal
January 13, 2026
Under new federal rules, certain SNAP recipients must work, volunteer, or participate in an education or training program at least 20 hours per week. SNAP recipients can now search for volunteer opportunities on PA Navigate to help them meet this requirement.
January 12, 2026
With colder weather driving higher usage, the PUC urges consumers to reach out early for payment options, assistance programs, and energy-saving tips As Pennsylvania moves into the coldest part of the winter, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is reminding consumers that December
January 9, 2026
IRS Free File will begin accepting individual tax returns today, giving eligible taxpayers an early opportunity to prepare and file their federal income tax returns ahead of the official start of the 2026 filing season later this month. While the filing season begins later this month, IRS Free File
January 8, 2026
The bipartisan minibus passed today by the U.S. House of Representatives includes the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill for the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, which provides $540 million for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). This money will support civil legal assistance for
January 6, 2026
With the 2026 filing season quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service is urging taxpayers to take a few simple steps now to prepare for filing their 2025 federal income tax returns. Visit Get Ready on IRS.gov for checklists, updates and no-cost filing options. One of the most important steps
January 5, 2026
The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has published the latest edition of the PHLP Health Law News. You can subscribe to receive the PHLP Health Law News on the PHLP website at www.phlp.org.

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