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December 4, 2024
Attorney General Michelle Henry shared the following alert that price gouging protections are in effect in Erie County, following a major storm that deposited more than three feet of snow. “As the impact of this winter storm continues to be felt, Pennsylvanians should be aware of potential price
December 3, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today proposed a rule to rein in data brokers that sell Americans' sensitive personal and financial information. The proposed rule would limit the sale of personal identifiers like Social Security Numbers and phone numbers collected by certain
December 2, 2024
The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has published the November 27, 2024 edition of PHLP Health Law News. You can subscribe to receive the PHLP Health Law News on the PHLP website at www.phlp.org. This edition features the following features: Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7th! Safeguard Your
December 2, 2024
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued a consumer alert about the rise of look-alike websites mimicking the state’s official energy shopping platforms – PAPowerSwitch.com and PAGasSwitch.com.
November 27, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission expands Telemarketing Sales Rule to cover technical support scams, which drove $175 million in losses among consumers 60 and older last year.
November 26, 2024
The Board of Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA) has selected Maureen Olives to serve as the next permanent Executive Director of PLA. Maureen has served as PLA’s Interim Executive Director for the past sixteen months following the illness and passing of our founding and long-time Executive Director
November 25, 2024
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminds consumers that energy supply prices for all PUC regulated electric utilities will adjust on December 1. To help manage winter energy bills, the PUC urges consumers to explore #SaveInPA tools like energy shopping, conservation tips, and
November 22, 2024
With the Shapiro Administration committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of residents statewide, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner joined the Linglestown Fire Company today to remind Pennsylvanians to practice safe cooking habits this

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