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April 6, 2026
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) released its FY 2027 budget request today, which highlights the depth of civil legal needs for low-income Americans, and the resources essential to addressing them. LSC is requesting $2.14 billion from Congress in order to provide access to high-quality legal
April 6, 2026
Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians about the prevalence of fraudulent investment schemes on Meta platforms — including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The warning is part of a coalition of attorneys general’s efforts to prompt accountability from Meta over their platforms
March 30, 2026
Taxpayers who owe taxes or have not yet filed can benefit from acting early. Taking the steps outlined below can help limit penalties and interest, prevent delays, and make it easier to resolve tax issues. This Tax Time Guide focuses on what to do now. Step 1: Prepare to file your return Before
March 30, 2026
Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis visited legislative and community leaders in Allegheny County to encourage eligible Pennsylvanians to take advantage of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit (WPTC) as they file their taxes prior to this year’s April 15th tax deadline
March 26, 2026
As we observe Fair Housing Month in April, North Penn Legal Services (NPLS) invites you to a hybrid training session entitled Mortgage Choices & Financial Safety: Preventing Exploitation of Older Homeowners focused on protecting one of our community's most vulnerable populations. Older homeowners
March 12, 2026
Strategic decision offers greater federal accountability and relief for states to focus on faster disability claim adjudication. The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced the agency will transition the processing of medical Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) from State Disability
March 10, 2026
Join the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project, in partnership with the Community Justice Project, Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, and the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network for a free, three-part Lunch & Learn webinar series to learn how to keep families connected to utility services and navigate
March 5, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service today announced its annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals. The Dirty Dozen is part of a broader campaign conducted through the Security Summit, a partnership among the

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