Maryann Pugh

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 […]

USDA's Groundbreaking Climate Hubs: A Decade of Climate Resilience WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s been a pivotal 10 years for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as they commemorate a full decade since the e […]

U.S. Department of Education Launches Initiative to Make College Accessible for All WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education this week launched an initiative to help make college more accessible for everyone. With its F […]

Delaware's War on Waste: Over 91,000 Bags of Trash Collected in 2023 DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), along with its partners, has made significant progress in creating a cleaner D […]

Major Boost for Pennsylvania Economy as Low-Interest Loans Get Green Light for Business Growth HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of three new low-interest l […]

AG Henry Leads Charge Against 'Junk Fees,' But is it Enough? HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry is co-leading a coalition of 19 state Attorneys General. The goal? To support the F […]

Bipartisan Group Takes Aim at Streamlining Paid Family Leave Across the Nation WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan working group co-chaired by Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK) convened this week in W […]

Pennsylvania House Republicans Host AI Hearing: Insights and Implications for Our Digital Future HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania House Republicans are taking a deep dive into the transformative world of artificial intelligence (AI). The Republican P […]

Governor Shapiro's Progressive Budget Proposal: Visionary or Overreaching? WASHINGTON, D.C. — In his 2024 budget address, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled a sweeping progressive agenda that has sparked intense d […]

Senators Unveil Legislation to Boost Political Participation of Americans with Disabilities WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) this week introduced a series of bills aimed at making American democracy m […]

State Rep. Paul Friel Endorses Governor Shapiro's Bold Budget Plan POTTSTOWN, PA — State Rep. Paul Friel, D-Chester, has given a ringing endorsement to Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget proposal, describing it a […]

Bipartisan Border Security Bill Falls Victim to Political Maneuvering, Leaving Critical Foreign Aid in Balance WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Republicans yesterday rejected a bipartisan border security bill they helped craft, leaving critical foreign aid for U […]

Pennsylvania Attorney General Takes Action Against Alleged Election Misinformation Robocalls HARRISBURG, PA — In a concerted effort to protect the integrity of upcoming elections, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined forces w […]

Governor Shapiro's Budget Puts Pennsylvania Agriculture in the Spotlight with $10.3M Innovation Fund NEW HOLLAND, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding visited New Holland Agriculture’s Lancaster County campus y […]

Pennsylvania General Assembly's 2023 Finances Audited, Reveals $298.6 Million Reserve HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Legislative Audit Advisory Commission (LAAC) has concluded its independent audit of the state General Assembly’s f […]

Casey's 'Greedflation' Concept: Advocacy for Consumers or Political Ploy? WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is taking on corporations with a recent letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina M. Khan, u […]

Pennsylvania State Treasurer Returns Over $160,000 in Unclaimed Property to United Way LEMOYNE, PA — Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity today returned more than $160,000 in unclaimed property to United Way of Pennsylvania. The f […]