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September 23, 2022
Applications for the 2023 MLK, Jr. Summer Internship Program are now being accepted on a rolling basis. The program is available for first- or second-year law students who are social justice oriented and desire an opportunity to make a difference. Qualified applicants will be awarded placements with
September 22, 2022
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Executive Deputy Secretary Andrew Barnes joined the PA Department of Agriculture, Feeding PA, Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County, and others at the Lancaster Central Market today to recognize Hunger Action Month and to announce updates to the
September 22, 2022
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Service has announced that October 28 will be the last day for households to submit applications for assistance through the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) . As a response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of
September 22, 2022
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead today advised Pennsylvanians of a potential scam in which individuals are going door to door asking Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) recipients to see their bills to ensure they are receiving the correct
September 19, 2022
The American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Disaster Legal Services Program and Pro Bono Net announced the launch of the Spanish-language version of a self-help disaster recovery tool that allows disaster survivors to create an appeal letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
September 12, 2022
In coordination with a national effort to reach those in need of telecommunications assistance, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) recognizes Sept. 12-16 as Lifeline Awareness Week, to help income-eligible Pennsylvanians stay connected through the Lifeline Program.
September 9, 2022
Governor Tom Wolf announced his $21.5 million plan to provide universal free school breakfast for 1.7 million students across the commonwealth this school year. “It is completely unacceptable for a child to start the day hungry,” said Gov. Wolf. “I’m taking hunger off the table for Pennsylvania kids
September 9, 2022
Governor Tom Wolf and Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman have announced a coordinated effort for a one-time, large-scale pardoning project for people with select minor, non-violent marijuana criminal convictions. “I have repeatedly called on our Republican-led General Assembly to support the

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