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April 16, 2025
New data from the Federal Trade Commission show that in 2024, consumers reported losing $470 million to scams that started with text messages. This amount is five times higher than what was reported in 2020, even though the number of reports declined. The most commonly reported type of text scam was
April 14, 2025
In a letter to the Commonwealth’s Congressional Delegation, Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commissioners are urging Congress to take immediate action to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – including the preservation of $19 million in LIHEAP
April 11, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded the 1.1 million people who didn’t file their tax year 2021 federal tax returns that they may be eligible for a refund if they file by the April 15 deadline. The IRS estimates more than $1 billion in refunds remains unclaimed because taxpayers have not
April 10, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded last-minute tax filers that the April 15 tax deadline is right around the corner, and there are a variety of free tools to help, including the Let us help you page on IRS.gov. From refund status, tax preparation help, answers to tax law questions, tax law
April 10, 2025
In honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) and Office of Victim Advocate, teamed up with statewide victim advocacy organizations to highlight the importance of supporting survivors, raising awareness of their rights, and Governor
April 9, 2025
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) released a new research brief titled, Beyond Eviction: Landlords as Essential Partners in Housing Stability. It explores critical factors in eviction cases—including economic realities, timing and long-term consequences of eviction records—and the impact of these
April 7, 2025
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is are encouraging Pennsylvanians to obtaining a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card. to ensure they can fly domestically without disruptions and enter federal buildings and facilities after May 7.
April 2, 2025
The Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project (PILP) filed a lawsuit on behalf of Miranda Barbour due to a horrifying pattern of relentless sexual assault, harassment, and stalking against her by a parole agent, Kenneth Jones, while Ms. Barbour was incarcerated at the State Correctional Institution at

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