Maryann Pugh

Lead-Free Promise Project: Shapiro's Budget Overlooks Lead Paint Crisis in Homes PENNSYLVANIA — The Lead-Free Promise Project, a non-partisan statewide campaign, criticizes Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 Pennsylvania state budget p […]

Houlahan Rejects Narrow Focus of Israel-Only National Security Bill, Advocates for Broader Global Perspective WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) made a significant decision, shedding light on the complex dynamics of national security f […]

Houlahan Calls for Bipartisan Immigration Reform Amid Southern Border Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) journeyed to El Paso, Texas, a city on the frontlines of what has increasingly b […]

House GOP Leaders Criticize Shapiro's Budget Proposal: A 'Fiscal Phishing Scam'? PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget proposal, which includes a $1.3 billion investment in education and tax relief for homeowners, h […]

Gov. Shapiro's Bold Budget Proposal: A New Era for Education in Pennsylvania? PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Shapiro unveiled a sweeping budget proposal yesterday aimed at improving access to quality education for all students in the s […]

Shaping the Future of Pennsylvania: Examining Gov. Shapiro’s 2024-25 Budget Proposal PENNSYLVANIA — Today, we delve into our analysis of the 2024-25 state budget proposed by Governor Josh Shapiro, an issue that is currently the focus o […]

Bucks County Showdown: Former AG Holder Endorses Democrat in Pivotal Special Election PENNSYVANIA — In an election that could tip the balance of power in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives, former U.S. Attorney General Eric H. H […]

Health Systems Unite to Address Child Gun Safety in Tri-State Area WEST READING, PA — A total of 59 hospitals from Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Southern New Jersey have united under the b […]

United Way of Chester County Launches Free Tax Assistance Program Amid Economic Struggles EXTON, PA — As inflation and the rising cost of living continue to strain the budgets of individuals and families in Chester County, United Way’s V […]

High Stakes Showdown in Bucks County: Special Election Could Shift Balance of Power in Pennsylvania BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The upcoming special election in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is being closely watched by political pundits and voters alike, as it c […]

Delaware’s Feathered Fighters: $120,000 Grant Breathes New Hope into the Rescue of Endangered American Kestrels DOVER, DE — Just as no problem is too big to solve, no falcon is too small to save. Delaware’s smallest falcon, the American kestrel, is fighting for s […]

Pennsylvanians Warned of PECO Energy Scam Threatening Service Disconnection HARRISBURG, PA — In an urgent announcement, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry cautioned residents against falling prey to a new wave of s […]

Court Approves Settlement for Pennsylvania Rent-to-Own Tenants to Retain Home Ownership HARRISBURG, PA — Hundreds of former “rent to own” tenants of Vision Property Management can breathe a sigh of relief. Attorney General Michelle Henry a […]

Sen. Bob Casey Endorses Bipartisan Emergency Border and National Security Funding Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has given his full support to a bipartisan emergency border and national security funding bill i […]

Gov. Josh Shapiro Unveils 'Get Stuff Done' Budget Proposal for 2024-25 HARRISBURG, PA — In his address today to the General Assembly, Governor Shapiro laid out an ambitious budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, driving his p […]

Two WCU Alumnae Recognized as Drum Majors for Justice at MLK Jr. Brunch WEST CHESTER, PA — Two illustrious alumnae of West Chester University (WCU) were honored as Drum Majors for Justice at the annual Martin Luther King J […]

Lawmakers Demand Overhaul of Outdated Federal Parental Leave Information WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of bipartisan lawmakers is urging the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to update its obsolete parental leave policies t […]

Push for Uniform Workplace Safety Standards in Pennsylvania: Legislators Rally to Extend OSHA Protections to Public Sector HARRISBURG, PA — This week, hundreds of Pennsylvania union representatives joined elected officials in a significant gathering to advocate for s […]

Chester County Housing Authority Welcomes New Executive Director, Paul Diggs WEST CHESTER, PA — The Housing Authority of Chester County (HACC) this week announced the appointment of Paul Diggs as its new Executive Director. D […]

HHS Pioneers Food as Medicine Movement with Groundbreaking Summit and Collaborative Ventures WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, January 31, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) convened its inaugural ‘Food is Medicine’ summit. T […]