President Obama has announced Executive Actions to change immigration and enforcement policies. People who have lived in the U.S. for 5 years and who have U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident children will be able to apply for a work permit and protection from deportation. The Immigration

PLAN extends its sincere appreciation to Professor Laurence Tribe for his leadership and championing of equal access to justice, and for urging Pensylvania lawyers to support PLAN during his CLE Presentation, Uncertain Justice - The Roberts Court and the Constitution , simulcast across Pennsylvania

Starting January 2015, Medical Assistance (MA) will cover almost all low-income adults. If you are over the income limit for MA, you can apply for insurance through HealthCare.gov between Nov. 15th and Feb. 15th. Many people qualify for assistance in paying for coverage obtained through HealthCare

The October edition of the Health Law PA News , a free monthly newsletter, is available from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project. For prior editions or more information about the Pennsylvania Health Law Project, please v

The Department of Public Welfare (DPW) kicked off the start of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) application process for the 2014-15 season on November 3, 2014. LIHEAP provides assistance for home heating bills to keep low-income Pennsylvanians warm and safe during the winter

The National Employment Law Project welcomed the Obama administration's announcement of its latest efforts to improve the job prospects of the nation's nearly three million long-term unemployed. In January, the administration launched a campaign to enlist businesses in a pledge to recruit and hire

The Legal Services Corporation will be holding a free webinar entitled Tools Legal Services Attorneys can use to help Create easier-to-read Communications for Clients on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern.

Individuals requesting child or spousal support will now have the option to submit court documents online using the e-Services feature on the Pennsylvania Child Support Website. E-Services enables clients or their attorneys to request support services through the Pennsylvania Child Support website