Maryann Pugh

Emergency Action Taken to Plug Leaking Abandoned Gas Wells in Pennsylvania PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has initiated an emergency project to seal two leaking abandoned n […]

Governor's Budget Aims to Bolster Aging Pennsylvanians: A Win for the Elderly or Fiscal Overreach? HARRISBURG, PA — In the wake of Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-2025 budget address, AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh expressed e […]

ICYMI: Pennsylvania Invests $4 Million in Technical Education Equipment Grants HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) recently announced a significant investment in the state’s career and technical e […]

Pennsylvania's Battle Royal: Sheriffs Back McCormick for Senate in Fight for Keystone State Control HARRISBURG, PA — Senate hopeful Dave McCormick has bagged a big political catch. Forty-seven Pennsylvania sheriffs have thrown their weight behind M […]

Delaware Housing Authority Director Eugene Young Jr. to Step Down in March DOVER, DE — Governor John Carney announced on Friday that Eugene Young Jr., the current director of the Delaware State Housing Authority, will be s […]

New Appointees Join the Department of the Interior to Advance Clean Energy and Environmental Justice WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior this week welcomed three new appointees. These leaders will play pivotal roles in advancing the a […]

Boost for Vocational Education: Local Schools Bag $255,000 in Technical Education Grants ROYERSFORD, PA — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) announced this week that three educational institutions in Senate District 44 h […]

PA Schools Get a $100 Million Boost for Facility Upgrades and Safety Improvements HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania schools are set to receive a significant financial boost for facility improvements and safety upgrades. Rick Siger, S […]

Chinook Helicopter Production Secured: A Victory for Delaware County's Economy and National Security WASHINTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-5) announced on Friday that the U.S. Army will renew a […]

Fair Pay for Prison Officers: A Step in the Right Direction or a Political Band-Aid? WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move aimed at addressing understaffing and low pay in the Bureau of Prisons (BOP), U.S. Senator Bob Casey and Representative M […]

Biden-Harris Administration Pledges $157 Million to Restore and Protect America's Natural Legacy COLUMBIA, NC — The Biden-Harris administration has recently earmarked an impressive $157 million for its Investing in America agenda. This c […]

Historic Special Election to Shape Pennsylvania's Future: High Stakes, High Tension PENNSYLVANIA — In Bucks County, a political battle unlike any other is unfolding. This isn’t your ordinary election season; it’s a power play with t […]

U.S. Farm Sector Braces for a Dip in Profits: Exploring the 2024 Outlook WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently unveiled its latest Farm Income Forecast, and the outlook is rather grim. T […]

Bolstering Climate Resilience: Biden-Harris Administration Sows $18 Million into Native Seed Supply In a historic move to fortify climate resilience, the Biden-Harris Administration this week announced an $18 million investment to amplify the native […]

Settlement Reached: U.S. Department of Education Cracks Down on For-Profit Schools for Violating ATB Test Regulations WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) this week announced a significant conclusion – a settlement with the for-profit school o […]

Interior Department Launches Pilot Program to Boost Local Wildfire Response WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has launched a pilot program aimed at converting vehicles into wildland fire engines. Funded by an i […]

U.S. Treasury Tackles Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Proliferation Financing in 2024 Analysis WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Treasury has recently released the 2024 National Risk Assessments focusing on illicit finance threats s […]

USDA Injects $270 Million to Fortify America's Food Supply Chain WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken a decisive step to fortify the American food landscape with an allocation of a w […]

U.S. Territories Receive Nearly $7M from the Interior Department for Climate Resilience and Restoration Efforts WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior this week announced a substantial investment of almost $7 million. The primary goal? To enhance c […]

Bolstering IRS Modernization Could Unlock Billions in Revenue, Fresh Analysis Indicates WASHINGTON, D.C. — A recently unveiled analysis by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers an insightful t […]