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September 23, 2025
Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning residents to be aware of an emerging, but not uncommon, government imposter scam that involves a spoofed phone number and threats of arrest by the “sheriff’s office.” The scammers call a target with a spoofed phone number — meaning it appears to be from a
September 22, 2025
The second event in a Disaster Legal Services Town Hall series will be held virtually on September 24, 2025 from 3:00 PM-4:30 PM Eastern. This program and series seeks to build on the momentum for stronger, more equitable legal responses in times of disaster. This national conversation will center
September 18, 2025
The Pennsylvania Bar Foundation has announced changes to the Pennsylvania Loan Repayment Assistance Program that expands eligibility under the program. The changes include a Higher Salary Cap and Rural Incentives.
September 17, 2025
Please join the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP) and listed partners for a free webinar series featuring presentations on electric and gas shopping, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and rising energy prices.
September 11, 2025
The House Appropriations Committee last night approved legislation that would provide $300 million for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in FY 2026—a 46% reduction from its current funding level. In contrast, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved a $6 million increase back in July. This
September 11, 2025
Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-5) co-hosted an event on disaster legal aid on September 11 at the U.S. House of Representatives. In their capacity as co-chairs of the House Access to Civil Legal Aid Caucus, Reps. Fitzpatrick and Scanlon held the event, “Rebuilding
September 11, 2025
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is awarding more than $5.5 million to 19 legal services organizations across 15 states. The grants, awarded from LSC’s Pro Bono Innovation Fund (PBIF), will support projects that expand and improve pro bono legal assistance for low-income Americans. Half of
September 4, 2025
Please join the Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP) and Liberty Resources, Inc. for a free PAS Appeals Workshop on September 24, 2025 from 1:00 PM-2:30 PM Eastern. This workshop is designed to empower Community HealthChoices (CHC) participants, caregivers, and the advocates who serve them with

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