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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 5.9 percent in 2022, announced the Social Security Administration.
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It’s been a challenging month for working Pennsylvanians: the Supreme Court struck down the federal eviction moratorium; expanded pandemic unemployment benefits are ending; Hurricane Ida devastated our communities. But there …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — With federal unemployment benefits ending for 558,000 Pennsylvanians on Saturday, Sept. 4, other support programs are available to provide help, announced Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) …
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HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia) and state Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) recently announced that they are seeking to introduce companion legislation that aims to modernize the TANF …
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As we begin to transition out of the pandemic, it’s important to consider steps that can help provide you and your loved ones a more stable financial future. Just consider …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Doug Jacobs is sharing the effects of food insecurity on health and well-being and the need to …
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NAPLES, FL — The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) this week published a new report that breaks down the congressionally-inflated cash benefits by month for Florida unemployment recipients.
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HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Acting Secretary Jennifer Berrier stated that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate has fallen low enough to automatically conclude the Extended Benefits (EB) program …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller recently outlined comprehensive employment and training programs that provide support for people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller has shared recent changes to the Employment, Advancement and Retention Network (EARN) and Work Ready programs – two comprehensive …
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