HARRISBURG― Attorney General Josh Shapiro is warning Pennsylvanians to be on the lookout for bogus fundraising calls that purport to benefit the families of Martin F. Mack and Branden T. Sisca, the two fallen Pennsylvania State Police troopers tragically killed in the line of duty on I-95 South in Philadelphia. “As Pennsylvanians look to support … Continue reading “CONSUMER ALERT: AG SHAPIRO WARNS OF SCAMS RELATED TO DONATIONS FOR FALLEN PENNSYLVANIA STATE TROOPERS”
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HARRISBURG—Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced today that a nurse previously charged for failing to provide care to a patient of the senior living facility Cathedral Village in Upper Roxborough has pleaded guilty. The patient, Herbert R. McMaster, Sr., 84, was left in the lobby of the facility and died hours after suffering a fall and … Continue reading “CASE UPDATE: PHILADELPHIA NURSE PLEADS GUILTY TO NEGLECT, TAMPERING WITH RECORDS IN DEATH OF HERBERT R. MCMASTER, SR.”
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HARRISBURG—Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced today that Martino Motors and Donald J. Martino, Jr. of Allegheny County were found to be in violation of an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC) they previously entered into in 2014. “Martino Motors agreed to play by the rules,” said AG Shapiro. “The ones that every dealership in Pennsylvania have … Continue reading “CASE UPDATE: IN BIG WIN FOR CONSUMERS, PREDATORY DEALERSHIP BANNED FROM SELLING CARS IN PA”
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Takes Action with Letter to CEOs of JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo to Eliminate Overdraft Fees HARRISBURG – Attorney General Josh Shapiro, along with a multistate coalition of attorneys general, today called on the CEOs of JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo to eliminate all overdraft … Continue reading “AG SHAPIRO CALLS FOR CONSUMER BANKS TO ELIMINATE OVERDRAFT FEES”
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The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General entered into an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC) with the several businesses after the Office received tips alleging price gouging. Under the Price Gouging Act, a price increase of more than 20 percent during a declared state of emergency is considered price gouging. Consumers who purchased products listed below … Continue reading “Pennsylvania Price Gouging Settlements”
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By: Emily Scott Pennsylvania is receiving more than $3 million in federal funding for watershed restoration projects. Conservation groups said it will help the state get back on track to meet its Chesapeake Bay Clean Water Blueprint goals. The funds will go toward restoration plans for both the Pequea and Halfmoon Creek watersheds, to reduce nutrients and sediment impairing … Continue reading “Federal Funds Coming to PA for Watershed Restoration”
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By: Emily Scott A news conference at the Pennsylvania Capitol Wednesday called for changes to procedural rules in Harrisburg. Good-government groups have launched the Fix Harrisburg campaign, saying a select few leaders block bipartisan bills from ever receiving a vote despite broad support. In an average session, less than 7% of bills introduced in the General … Continue reading “‘It’s Time to Fix Harrisburg’: Campaign Calls for Legislative Reforms in PA”
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Attorney General and Consumer Advocate Call on State to Extend Deadline to Apply for LIHEAP Program HARRISBURG – Today, Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Acting Consumer Advocate Patrick Cicero urged Pennsylvanians struggling to pay their utility bills to use available programs that can provide relief. They also called on the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services … Continue reading “CONSUMER ALERT: AS UTILITY COSTS GO UP, THOUSANDS OF PENNSYLVANIANS CAN CUT THEIR BILL”
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