Maryann Pugh

U.S. Department of Transportation Updates Safe Streets and Roads Grant Program, Opens Nearly $1 Billion in Funding WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a significant update to the Safe Streets and Roads f […]

HUD Unveils Revamped Website and New Policy Directive to Streamline Services and Reinforce Federal Housing Guidelines WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has taken significant steps to improve its digital services and policy e […]

Plan Ahead! Chester County's Chestnut Tree Road to Close for Repairs CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a scheduled pipe replacement that will temporarily close C […]

Senate Pushes Through 2025 Budget Slashing Vital Benefits; Fetterman Fights Back for Pennsylvania Families WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate narrowly passed the 2025 Budget Resolution on Saturday along party lines, sparking significant debate over its i […]

Dismantling DEI and Restoring Meritocracy: How the Defense Department Is Reshaping America’s Military WASHINGTON, D.C. — A nine-member task force from the Department of Defense (DOD) is set to tour military installations across the country as part of e […]

How HHS and USDA Plan to Tackle Childhood Obesity with Bold New Initiative WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins joined f […]

State Museum of Pennsylvania Earns Prestigious Re-Accreditation from American Alliance of Museums HARRISBURG, PA — The State Museum of Pennsylvania has once again been recognized among the nation’s elite cultural institutions, having achieved re- […]

USDA Declares Forest Emergency: What It Means for Timber, Wildfires, and Rural Jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced an “Emergency Situation Determination” across 112 million acres of Natio […]

Historic U.S.-Panama Special Ops Talks Set the Stage for Regional Security Advancements WASHINGTON, D.C. —The first official U.S.-Panama special operations forces (SOF) talks, held February 18, 2025, marked a significant step in the o […]

Tragedy Turns to Action: How Paul Miller’s Law Will Save Lives on Pennsylvania Roads HARRISBURG, PA — Ahead of the implementation of Paul Miller’s Law, the Shapiro Administration is taking steps to combat distracted driving during Nat […]

Your Vote, Your Voice: Don’t Miss These Critical Dates for Pennsylvania’s Primary Election HARRISBURG, PA — With the May 20 primary election on the horizon, Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has announced a comprehensive v […]

Why the USDA Just Cut Federal Funds to Maine Schools Over Title IX Conflicts WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a suspension of federal funding for specific Maine educational p […]

Stop the Spread: How You Can Help Protect Pennsylvania’s Agriculture from the Spotted Lanternfly Crisis HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has announced the expansion of its spotted lanternfly quarantine zone to include B […]

Your Community Needs You: Step Up as a Volunteer Firefighter and Be a Local Hero Today HARRISBURG, PA — Volunteer firefighters are the foundation of Pennsylvania’s emergency response system. With over 90% of the state’s more than 2,000 […]

Pentagon's Latest Moves: Strikes on Threats, New Combat Standards, and Honoring Heroes WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Defense has provided a comprehensive update on its recent activities, highlighting precision military s […]

How USDA’s New Trade Programs Can Open Global Doors for U.S. Farmers—Here’s What You Need to Know WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the launch of agricultural trade promotion programs for fiscal year 2026 a […]

Federal Government Launches New Team to Expedite Title IX Investigations WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amid growing concerns over Title IX violations in schools, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and Department of Justice (DOJ) a […]

DMVA Urges Eligible Veterans to Apply for Amputee and Paralyzed Veterans Pension ANNVILLE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is encouraging eligible veterans to apply for the Amputee and P […]

Surge in Camping Reservations Sets Pennsylvania’s State Parks Up for a Record-Breaking Summer HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests are on track for a record-setting summer, with the Department of Conservation and Natural Res […]

Federal Education Department Demands States Certify Civil Rights Compliance WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Education has issued a mandate requiring State Education Agencies (SEAs) to certify their adherence to f […]