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September 2, 2026
In July 2025, Congress passed H.R.1, a law that will fundamentally change how Pennsylvanians access healthcare and other public benefits. As these new policies take effect, Pennsylvania Health Law Project, Community Legal Services, the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (PHAN), and Just Harvest are
August 28, 2026
Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians who use MyChart — a popular online patient portal used by many hospitals and health care providers — to be aware of a phishing scam targeting patients. Scammers are impersonating MyChart by sending emails or text messages that offer patients a
August 27, 2026
Leaders of nonprofit law firms in Florida, Massachusetts and Michigan discussed the rise in consumer legal issues on a new episode of the “Talk Justice” podcast. The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has seen that the number of consumer legal cases are growing across the 129 legal services
August 24, 2026
Today, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh encouraged eligible families who have not yet received their 2026 SUN Bucks benefit to apply online or by paper application by August 31. The federal Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program, also known as SUN
August 11, 2026
The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced the addition of 14 conditions to the agency’s Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list. The CAL initiative accelerates the disability application process for individuals with serious diseases and medical conditions that meet the statutory standard
August 7, 2026
Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians to be aware of an uptick in government imposter scams in which callers pose as members of local County Sheriff’s Offices. The calls appear to come from the county sheriff’s offices due to the use of number spoofing, making their phone number
August 4, 2026
A Free Webinar Series from the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project in Partnership With Center for Coalfield Justice and Moms Clean Air Force - Pennsylvania providing a primer on hyperscale data centers.
July 30, 2026
Eligible households will see a $100 supplemental payment distributed directly to their utility provider; it can be used for an outstanding heating or current energy bill. LIHEAP is 100% federally funded – this additional payment is possible because of remaining funds from the 2025-26 season

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