The number of Pennsylvania residents who applied for food stamps jumped in 2009 and, with the effects of the recession still very much in the picture, 2010 is likely to see even greater demand, according to the state's social welfare agency. Food stamps are funded 100 percent by the federal

Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. is proud to announce the recipients of its 2010 Excellence Awards. The list includes a variety of civil legal aid professionals and friends of civil legal aid across Pennsylvania who are being recognized for their efforts in support of the clients served by the

Governor Edward G. Rendell has announced significant changes to Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program – better known as LIHEAP -- that will help keep low-income families warm this winter. The federally-funded LIHEAP helps income-eligible households pay for heat during the winter

From: Public News Service Press Play (►) for Audio Report To address the nation's continuing job shortage, congressional Democrats are talking about a second economic stimulus package. The measure could focus on tax incentives or it could create a New Deal-type federal jobs program - or maybe both.

The Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has named Victor M. Fortuno to be Interim President of LSC effective January 1, 2010 to succeed Helaine M. Barnett, who is stepping down on December 31, 2009, after serving for six years as LSC President, the longest serving President in

Op-Ed contribution to the New York Times by John T. Broderick Jr., Chief Justice of New Hampshire and Ronald M. George, Chief Justice of California, advocating for the use of unbundled legal services and other innovative solutions - like self-help Web sites, online assistance programs and court self

Article from centredaily.com/Centre Daily Times about the opening of a new family law clinic at the Penn State Dickinson School of Law, University Park Campus, to give law students hands-on experience and help MidPenn Legal Services with its growing case load.

During a visit to Conrad Weiser Middle School on December 21, Department of Health Secretary Everette James and Secretary of Education Gerald Zahorchak commended the school for its efforts to increase physical activity among students. The middle school received one of 40 Active School grants awarded