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August 2, 2023
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced action against a Shippensburg landlord and his affiliates for allegedly discriminating against a Black family, attempting to block their move-in, and harassing them at the property. The Office of Attorney General reached a $90,000 settlement before the
July 27, 2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced that recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) who have had their benefits electronically stolen are now able to have those benefits replaced. Eligible SNAP recipients who have had their benefits
July 26, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a new Supervisory Highlights report which found unfair, deceptive, and abusive acts or practices across many consumer financial products.
July 24, 2023
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has calculated it would cost between $3.3 and $4.1 billion to provide legal representation to all low-income tenants facing eviction in the U.S. Representation in eviction cases makes an enormous difference. Tenants on their own typically struggle to raise legal
July 21, 2023
The Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced that Pennsylvania will receive an estimated $42 million in federal funding from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) through the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program to continue existing and support new activities that make
July 21, 2023
Signaling the next chapter in legal services for migrant and immigrant low-wage workers across Pennsylvania, Justice at Work (JaW) announces that Anton N. Andrew is joining the organization as its next executive director, effective August 1st. The son of working-class immigrants, Mr. Andrew has
July 20, 2023
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is presenting a free webinar entitled How the Supreme Court Ruling on Race Affects Nonprofits and Foundations on August 10, 2023 from 2:00 PM-3:15 PM Eastern. After the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on race-conscious admissions, foundations and nonprofits are debating
July 20, 2023
Leaders from the business and legal communities will join the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in New York City on July 26 for a forum on increasing access to justice. The event will include two panel discussions. Panelists from three cities that have made it a right for tenants to have a lawyer

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