Maryann Pugh

HHS Launches Comprehensive Global Strategy to Strengthen Health Equity and International Collaboration WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled a new Global Strategy aimed at addressing foundational health ch […]

CFPB Establishes Supervisory Authority Over Google Payment Corp WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued an order to establish supervisory authority over Google Payment Corp., a […]

Chester County Lifts Burn Ban After Decrease in Fire Risk WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County officials have officially lifted the burn ban on open fires following a unanimous vote by Commissioners Josh M […]

FTC Takes Action Against IntelliVision Over Misleading AI Claims WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced enforcement action against IntelliVision Technologies Corp. for allegedly making fa […]

CFPB Files Lawsuit Against Comerica Bank for Alleged Failures in Serving Vulnerable Customers WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Comerica Bank, accusing it of systematically failing it […]

IRS-CI Releases FY24 Annual Report Highlighting Landmark Investigations and Global Impact WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) has unveiled its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Annual Report, detailing key a […]

CFPB Distributes $1.8 Billion to Consumers Harmed by Unlawful Credit Repair Practices WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced the distribution of $1.8 billion to 4.3 million consumers who were ch […]

VA Launches Groundbreaking MDMA-Assisted Therapy Study for Veterans with PTSD and AUD WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has approved funding for a landmark study investigating the effectiveness of Me […]

CFPB Moves Against Climb Credit Over Misleading Practices in Student Lending WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced enforcement actions against Climb Credit, a private student lender, an […]

IRS Issues Warning on Fraudulent “Charitable LLC” Tax Schemes WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a formal warning to taxpayers regarding fraudulent tax schemes involving so-called “C […]

FTC Orders GOAT to Pay $2 Million for Shipping and Refund Violations WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a court order requiring Los Angeles-based ecommerce marketplace GOAT to pay over $2 […]

CFPB Bans Student Loan Pro and Owner from Offering Financial Services WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced enforcement actions against Student Loan Pro and its owner, Judith No […]

IRS Awards $53 Million in Grants to Support Free Tax Filing Assistance WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the allocation of $53 million in grants to expand free tax preparation services un […]

CFPB Proposes Rule to Tighten Oversight of Data Brokers and Safeguard Consumer Privacy WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced a proposed rule aimed at regulating data brokers who sell sensitive pe […]

Celebrate the Season! State Museum of Pennsylvania Unveils Exciting Holiday Events and Attractions HARRISBURG, PA — The State Museum of Pennsylvania has unveiled its lineup of special holiday programs for December, offering visitors a variety of fe […]

Major Renovation Project Announced for Pennsylvania Military Museum BOALSBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) has unveiled plans for a significant capital project to modernize the Pe […]

Game-Changer for School Safety! PA Unveils $20M Plan to Protect Students and Address Mental Health HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) School Safety and Security Committee recently approved the allo […]

Honor Our Heroes! Pennsylvania Unveils Stunning New License Plates Celebrating Veterans HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has introduced six new military-themed license plates, honoring veterans and marking an expansion of re […]

ICYMI: Shapiro Administration Marks 35 Years of Holiday Giving with Annual Wish Program HARRISBURG, PA — Members of the Shapiro Administration gathered this past week to commemorate the 35th Annual Holiday Wish Program, an e […]

Pennsylvania's Outdoor Boom Brings $19 Billion Windfall and 168,000 Jobs! HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation industry experienced remarkable growth in 2023, contributing $19 billion to the state’s econom […]