U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has announced the extension of the federal student loan administrative forbearance period, the pause in interest accrual, and the suspension of collections activity through January 31, 2021. Federal student loan borrowers will not be expected to make payments

Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller today announced that DHS is altering payment schedules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for the month of December to allow all benefits to be issued without risk of delay in case of a federal government shutdown. SNAP

With the surge in COVID-19 cases continuing, starting Monday, Dec. 7, the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex will close to the public until further notice. All operations of the Governor's Office and General Assembly will continue, but access to the Capitol Complex will be limited to employees and people

Governor Tom Wolf announced that $3 million in grant funding has been awarded to 15 municipalities and organizations spanning 20 counties to assist Pennsylvanians currently experiencing homelessness.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Advisory Council on Elder Justice in the Courts issued a statement today, calling on all Pennsylvanians to help protect the rights of residents in long-term care facilities throughout the ongoing pandemic.

The Center for Responsible Lending and the National Consumer Law Center have released a policy report illustrating a path out of the student debt crisis and proposing solutions for a more equitable and efficient higher education system.

The Pennsylvania Departments of Aging and Human Services reminded Pennsylvanians who serve as caregivers for either a family member or a close friend that there are resources available to help them as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

The American Bar Association is holding a webinar entitled "Preparing for 2021 and Beyond: The Outlook for Public Interest Lawyers and Advocacy" on December 15, 2020 from 1:00 PM -2:15 PM Eastern. This non-CLE program is free to ABA members and non-members. All lawyers and law students are invited