Maryann Pugh

Permanent Pay Increase Announced for Wildland Firefighters WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has announced a historic, permanent pay increase for federal and tribal wildland firefighters. The c […]

Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate at 3.8% in January, Nonfarm Jobs Reach New High HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate stood at 3.8% in January 2025, according to the latest report from the Department of Labor & Ind […]

Pennsylvania Awards $4 Million for Public Library Improvements HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has announced $4 million in funding to enhance 11 public libraries across eight c […]

U.S. Air Travel Report Details Performance Metrics for 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has published its Air Travel Consumer Report for December 2024 and the full year, s […]

Pennsylvania Launches First-Ever Older Artists Showcase HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts have announced the creation of the Older Artists of PA S […]

Spring Creek Mine Expansion Approved, Extending Operational Life by 16 Years WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has approved a federal mining plan modification that will extend the operational life of the Spring C […]

Shapiro Administration Marks National Procurement Month with Key Modernization Milestones HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration is celebrating National Procurement Month by highlighting significant advancements made by the Department o […]

Defense Secretary Hegseth Outlines Policy Shifts at the Pentagon WASHINGTON, D.C. — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed a sweeping review of military standards across all branches, aiming to reinforce the U […]

ICYMI: Pennsylvania Awards $502,140 in Urban Agriculture Grants HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has allocated $502,140 in Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants to support 21 projects i […]

Pennsylvania State Police Recognize 11 Promotions in Harrisburg Ceremony HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, March 14, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) held a promotion ceremony in Harrisburg to honor the advancement of 11 m […]

Brooke Rollins Shakes Up USDA with Bold Reforms and a Billion-Dollar Plan in Just One Month! WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has completed a highly active first month in office, characterized by a flurry of i […]

Massive Shake-Up at Department of Education as Nearly Half of Workforce Faces Cuts! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education announced a sweeping reduction in force (RIF) on Tuesday, March 11, which will impact nearly half o […]

60 Universities Under Fire: Education Department Cracks Down on Antisemitism Failing Students Nationwide! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued letters to 60 higher education institutions, cau […]

FTC Secures $337.3 Million for Consumers Cheated by Unlawful Practices in 2024! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released its 2024 Annual Report on Refunds to Consumers, showcasing $337.3 million refunded t […]

Waiting for That Car? FTC Returns $934,000 to Victims of Vroom’s Broken Promises! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it will distribute over $934,000 in refunds to more than 20,000 consumers harmed b […]

Scammed? FTC Sends $15.5 Million Back to Students Duped by Career Step Promises! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the distribution of over $15.5 million in refunds to nearly 43,000 consumers who w […]

Protect Your Benefits Now: SSA Cracks Down on Fraud to Keep Your Money Safe WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has clarified its commitment to bolstering beneficiary protections, addressing recent m […]

Is Your Health Coverage at Risk? CMS Cracks Down on Fraud to Protect Taxpayer Dollars and Your Future WASHINGTON, D.C. — A dramatic series of reforms proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) aims to address mounting concerns over i […]

Claim Your Refund Now! FTC Sends $25.5 Million Back to Victims of Tech Scam Lies WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced plans to distribute more than $25.5 million to consumers who were misled into p […]

Attention Retirees: Don’t Miss Your Deadline to Avoid Hefty Penalties on Retirement Distributions! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder to retirees that individuals who turn 73 in 2024 must begin taking R […]