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August 22, 2024
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a $50,000 settlement with Butler County-based landlord A.R. Building Company, Inc. regarding its alleged unlawful billing, leasing, and debt collection practices. The settlement resolves the Office of Attorney General’s November 2023 lawsuit against A.R
August 19, 2024
Attorney General Michelle Henry issued a consumer alert warning Pennsylvanians to be aware of home repair or improvement scams as hurricanes begin to impact Pennsylvania. Attorney General Henry is also advising homeowners to do their homework and know their rights before committing to contracts or
August 19, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that summer day camp expenses may count towards the Child and Dependent Care tax credit. Many working parents arrange for care of their younger children under age 13 during the summer. A popular solution is a day camp program, which can sometimes
August 15, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today kicked off a weekslong campaign to encourage Pennsylvania workers and local employers to engage with the one-stop-shop services available through PA CareerLink® -- a network of 62 offices overseen by L&I, embedded in local communities, and
August 14, 2024
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh is reminding Pennsylvanians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to protect their EBT cards and personal information to avoid becoming a victim of skimming, which is the act of applying a
August 13, 2024
The Pennsylvania Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) application period runs Sept. 1 through Oct. 16. LRAP’s focus is to help attorneys employed at civil legal services organizations funded by Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (PA IOLTA) to better manage their undergraduate and
August 13, 2024
The Support Center for Child Advocacy is hosting its Kids at Court Conference: Trauma Sensitive Strategies for Attorneys at locations in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh during September 2024. Join the Kids at Court Conference to learn how to utilize trauma sensitive strategies to support your work with
August 12, 2024
Martin O'Malley, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced nine new Compassionate Allowances (CAL) conditions and revisions to two existing CAL conditions. The Compassionate Allowances program quickly identifies claims where the applicant's medical condition or disease clearly meets Social

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