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June 11, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has recently released the proposed Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) State Plan for 2024-2025. DHS is seeking public comments on the plan and is holding two public meetings to gather input.
June 6, 2024
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is now accepting speaker and workshop proposals for the 2025 Innovations in Technology Conference (ITC25), taking place at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, AZ, from January 13-15, 2025. ITC25 will bring together technologists, legal aid advocates, court personnel
June 6, 2024
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services reminds Pennsylvanians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to remain vigilant in protecting their EBT cards to avoid being the victim of skimming by a device attached to a point-of-sale (POS) machine or an ATM.
June 5, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service announced today that in many cases payments received by individuals affected by last year’s train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, are not taxable. In Notice 2024-46, posted today on IRS.gov, the IRS determined that the Feb. 3, 2023, derailment qualifies as “an event
June 5, 2024
You are invited to join the Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project (PILP) for an important event, in-person or via Zoom! The event will discuss the intricacies of the legal rights of people incarcerated in Pennsylvania.
June 4, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued a circular warning against the use of unlawful or unenforceable terms and conditions in contracts for consumer financial products or services. Companies use this fine print tactic to try to trick consumers into believing they have given up
May 31, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has sued student loan servicer Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), which does business as American Education Services (AES), for illegally collecting on student loans that have been discharged in bankruptcy and sending false information
May 30, 2024
Pennsylvania Chief Justice Debra Todd has directed a letter to all Pennsylvania attorneys, joining with Pennsylvania Bar Association President Nancy Conrad, in thanking Pennsylvania lawyers and judges for their support of legal aid and pro bono service. The Chief Justice noted the contribution all

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