How the shutdown impacts Pennsylvania's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Published November 1, 2025 at 7:39 AM EDT

The government shutdown is delaying the release of funds that help millions of Americans afford their winter heating bills. In Pennsylvania, officials state that there is currently no funding available for the program.

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