Maryann Pugh

Antisemitism Scandal Rocks Medical Schools: Federal Investigations Demand Accountability WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated compliance reviews into four m […]

VA’s New Work Mandate Sparks Upheaval: What It Means for Federal Employees WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently unveiled a new policy requiring eligible employees to resume full-time, in-person w […]

Justice Served: Small Businesses Reclaim Millions from Deceptive Payment Practices WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it is distributing more than $2.6 million in refunds to thousands of small b […]

Protect Your Wallet This Tax Season: How to Avoid Scams and Choose the Right Tax Pro WASHINGTON, D.C. — With tax season underway, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is emphasizing the importance of selecting a qualified and t […]

Driving Agriculture Forward: Pennsylvania Invests $1.3M in Workforce Excellence Initiative HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced a $1,325,699 investment to fund Penn State University’s Agr […]

Big Changes for Aqua Customers: Lower Bills, Better Service, and Stronger Infrastructure HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved revised base rates for Aqua Pennsylvania Inc. and Aqua Pennsylvania W […]

Your Money, Recovered: Pennsylvania Fights Back and Returns $162 Million to Residents HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) has announced a significant achievement in its ongoing commitment to protecting state r […]

Life or Death: Pennsylvania Bill Could End Financial Struggles for Breast Cancer Patients HARRISBURG, PA — Susan G. Komen® has announced its strong support for Pennsylvania House Bill 433, introduced by Representative Gina Curry (D– […]

Shine a Spotlight on Safety: Nominations Open for Pennsylvania’s Prestigious 2025 Workplace Excellence Award HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced the opening of nominations for the prestigious 2025 Governor’s Awa […]

Devastating Bird Flu Strikes Pennsylvania Farms – Bold Action Taken to Save Agriculture HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is ramping up its response to combat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) following c […]

Cheated Out of Their Rights: Pennsylvania Business Slapped with $144,000 Fine for Worker Misclassification HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced a recent settlement with Romero Remodeling Company, a P […]

Inmate Found Dead at SCI Somerset as Investigation Underway SOMERSET, PA — Josue Quino, a 38-year-old inmate at the State Correctional Institution at Somerset, was discovered unresponsive in his cell on the n […]

Discover How Commonwealth Employees Can Unlock $1,000 for Career-Boosting Education HARRISBURG, PA — The state has unveiled a new $1,000 scholarship opportunity for Commonwealth employees to pursue higher education at Central Penn C […]

Pennsylvania Revamps Workspaces to Save Millions and Modernize Government Services HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) has unveiled an ambitious Space Optimization & Utilization Project (SOUP), a […]

Death Row Inmate Found Deceased at SCI Phoenix COLLEGEVILLE, PA — Tam Le, a 53-year-old inmate on death row at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix, was found unresponsive in his c […]

Pennsylvania Fights Back Against Overdose Crisis with $1.5M Life-Saving Initiative HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has announced the allocation of $1.5 million to support c […]

Reduced Vacancy Rates Boost Safety and Savings in Pennsylvania’s Corrections System HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) has achieved a substantial reduction in its corrections officer vacancy rate, which f […]

Historic Transformation at Eckley Miners’ Village: New Coal Breaker to Preserve Mining Legacy WEATHERLY, PA — The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) has unveiled plans for an extensive upgrade project at Eckley Miners’ Vil […]

Game Commission Unveils Experimental Pheasant Release: 8,400 Birds to Extend Hunting Season HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Game Commission has announced plans to release approximately 8,400 pheasants in select locations across the state, p […]

Governor Shapiro Takes Bold Action to Shield Pennsylvania Farms from Deadly Bird Flu and Welcome World-Class Sports Events HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro signed two critical pieces of legislation Thursday, introducing updates to improve Pennsylvania’s agr […]