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January 27, 2026
The Taxpayer Advocate Service today announced the award of more than $22.5 million in matching grants to 145 qualified Low Income Taxpayer Clinics nationwide for the 2026 grant year, which runs from Jan. 1, 2026, to Dec. 31, 2026. “LITCs continue to be a lifeline for taxpayers who need help the most
January 27, 2026
Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Office’s Bureau of Consumer Protection are offering tips for Pennsylvanians trying to dig themselves out of the recent storm — along with some potentially cost-saving guidance. “Following major storms and other disaster-type events, scammers are on the prowl
January 23, 2026
Snow, Bitter Cold, and Extended Low Temperatures Could Stress Energy Systems Across Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is urging consumers across the Commonwealth to prepare for Winter Storm Fern, which is expected to move across Pennsylvania Saturday into Sunday, bringing
January 14, 2026
Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging Pennsylvanians to be cautious when contacting their utility providers as utility-related scams are on the rise. Scammers use different tactics to obtain personal information, and posing as a utility provider can allow a scammer access to a lot of personal
January 13, 2026
Under new federal rules, certain SNAP recipients must work, volunteer, or participate in an education or training program at least 20 hours per week. SNAP recipients can now search for volunteer opportunities on PA Navigate to help them meet this requirement.
January 12, 2026
With colder weather driving higher usage, the PUC urges consumers to reach out early for payment options, assistance programs, and energy-saving tips As Pennsylvania moves into the coldest part of the winter, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is reminding consumers that December
January 9, 2026
IRS Free File will begin accepting individual tax returns today, giving eligible taxpayers an early opportunity to prepare and file their federal income tax returns ahead of the official start of the 2026 filing season later this month. While the filing season begins later this month, IRS Free File
January 8, 2026
The bipartisan minibus passed today by the U.S. House of Representatives includes the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill for the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, which provides $540 million for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). This money will support civil legal assistance for

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