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November 15, 2022
Reports show errors and false information in tenant background checks raise costs and barriers to quality rental housing.
November 15, 2022
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded those who still need to file their 2021 tax returns that IRS Free File remains open until November 17 and can help those who qualify claim the Child Tax Credit, Recovery Rebate Credit or Earned Income Tax Credit.
November 15, 2022
The Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project is hosting an in-person Know Your Rights Event entitled Your Right to Humane Treatment While Incarcerated on December 5, 2022 from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Eastern at Lycoming College, Wertz Student Center, Jane Schultz Room (2nd Floor), Williamsport, PA 17701-5192
November 10, 2022
The departments of Human Services (DHS) and General Services (DGS) and the Pennsylvania State Police today announced that Pennsylvanians obtaining a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Clearance, a necessary clearance to work and volunteer with children in Pennsylvania, will be
November 7, 2022
Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead today visited Greater Philadelphia YMCA Rocky Run Branch to highlight the Wolf Administration’s $25 million investment in the new state child care tax credit program, which can help ease child care costs for working families. Acting
November 4, 2022
The Pennsylvania Courts today announced it has been awarded nearly $1 million in federal Elder Justice Innovation Grant funds to further support its work to protect older Pennsylvanians. Pennsylvania was one of three states to receive the award.The three-year grant, awarded through the federal
November 3, 2022
Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead today announced that Pennsylvania received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to extend its postpartum coverage period for mothers and birthing people eligible for Medicaid because of their pregnancy. “When
November 1, 2022
With just one week until the Nov. 8 election, Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman today encouraged Pennsylvanians voting by mail ballot to hand-deliver their ballots to their county election office , a drop box or other designated location as soon as possible. “It’s time to return your mail

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