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HARRISBURG, PA — Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) this week announced Fair Records for Renters legislation, which would rectify false eviction records data and thus eliminate a major barrier that currently prevents …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) recently joined officials from the Governor’s Latino and Asian Pacific American Affairs Commissions to share information on the Emergency Rental Assistance …
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MEDIA, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead joined Vice Chair of the Delaware County Council Dr. Monica Taylor, Delaware County Councilwoman Elaine Schaefer, and state …
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COATESVILLE, PA — The Party for Socialism and Liberation Chester County announced they will hold a rally and raise their voices to demand immediate rent and mortgage relief on Saturday, …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Senate Democratic Caucus sent the following letter to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to encourage the court to take action to halt evictions for tenants who already have …
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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) released a statement Friday on the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to eliminate the only remaining protection for renters:
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WEST CHESTER, PA — With a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision ending the nationwide eviction moratorium that has been in place since the early days of COVID, individuals and families …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead on Friday issued the following statement on the ruling from the United States Supreme Court that struck down …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia), Senator Jay Costa (D–Allegheny), Senator Vincent Hughes (D–Philadelphia/Montgomery), and Senator Art Haywood (D–Philadelphia/Montgomery) this week announced their plans for legislation to keep struggling …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released an online tool to help renters and landlords impacted by the pandemic easily find and apply for payment assistance …
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