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The opening of an annual program that helps more than 300,000 Pennsylvania households pay for home heating during winter will be delayed for a month due to the ongoing government shutdown. The state ...

The program is especially important for residents struggling with rising electricity and natural gas costs, according to officials.

FILL THE GAP LEFT BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND THE RIPPLE EFFECTS OF THE SNAP DELAY WILL ALSO HAVE SOME FAMILIES FACING TOUGH DECISIONS. PAY FOR FOOD OR PAY FOR OTHER BILLS LIKE UTILITIES.

The federal government shutdown means hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania families struggling to pay their utility bills will need to wait longer for help this year. The state is pushing back the ...