Maryann Pugh

IRS Issues Guidance on Tax Treatment of Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released new guidance clarifying the federal income and employment tax treatment of co […]

Innovative Apprenticeship Program Tackles Pennsylvania’s Teacher Shortage HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is taking bold action to combat its teacher shortage crisis, unveiling a $4.2 million grant opportunity to expand its Ce […]

Are You Trapped by Buy Now, Pay Later? CFPB Reveals Startling Truth About Your Debt! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released a comprehensive study shedding light on the behavior of consumers ut […]

Scranton-to-NYC Rail Project Gains Momentum with Transformative Plans and Federal Backing HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a critical step forward in the Scranton to New York Penn St […]

FTC Cracks Down on Location Data Misuse: Gravy Analytics and Venntel Face Major Ban WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final order prohibiting Gravy Analytics and its subsidiary Venntel from un […]

Pennsylvania Offers Grants to Transform Communities with Safer Walking and Biking Paths HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has officially launched the application process for the 2025-26 WalkWorks Active Tr […]

IRS Launches Pilot Programs to Enhance Alternative Dispute Resolution Options WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has introduced three pilot programs aimed at refining its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in […]

New Permit Tracker Revolutionizes Application Process in Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience (CODE PA) have un […]

CFPB Takes Bold Action to Stop Big Banks from Stripping Away Your Rights! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has introduced a proposed rule aimed at ending practices by financial companies th […]

Pennsylvania Unveils $14M Grant to Boost Dual Credit Programs for High School Students HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education has officially opened applications for $14 million in Dual Credit Innovation Grants, an in […]

Pennsylvania Invests $1.4 Million to Expand ATV and Snowmobile Trail Opportunities HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced nearly $1.4 million in grant funding aimed at […]

Preserving Pennsylvania's Past: New 10-Year Plan Unveiled to Protect Historic Treasures HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) has introduced an ambitious new framework to preserve the Co […]

State Sen. Katie Muth Reappointed as Chair of Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee HARRISBURG, PA — State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) has been reappointed as Democratic Chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs & Em […]

Pennsylvania Invests $3 Million to Revolutionize Behavioral and Primary Healthcare Integration HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has unveiled $3 million in grant funding to support healthcare pr […]

Pennsylvania School Police Officer Honored with National RISE Award for Transforming Lives HARRISBURG, PA — Officer James Green of the Butler Area School District has been awarded the prestigious Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (R […]

MyChesCo Announces Scheduled Server Maintenance to Enhance Website Performance WEST CHESTER, PA — MyChesCo, Chester County’s trusted source for local news and resources, has announced scheduled server maintenance to ensure opt […]

Historic Education Investments Transform Schools Across Pennsylvania ALLENTOWN, PA — Standing in the bustling corridors of Harrison-Morton Middle School, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered a resounding message on Friday t […]

Over $700,000 in State BOOST Funding Awarded to Support Local At-Risk Youth ROYERSFORD, PA — State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) has announced that more than $700,000 in state funding has been allocated to fo […]

Shocking Fraud Scandal: PA Contractor Banned for Life, Ordered to Repay $79K to Victims! HARRISBURG — A Luzerne County contractor has been permanently prohibited from conducting home improvement work in Pennsylvania following a court ru […]

How the Shapiro Administration’s Disaster Recovery Program Helped Berks County Rebuild After Devastating Floods READING, PA — When floodwaters tore through Berks County in July 2023, they left devastation in their wake—homes gutted, schools damaged, and fami […]