Maryann Pugh

FTC Shuts Down $16.7M Student Loan Scam, Protecting Thousands from Fraud WASHINGTON, D.C. — A major student loan debt relief scam targeting financially strained consumers has been permanently dismantled following legal a […]

Hospital Under Fire as HHS Investigates Alleged Violations of Health Workers' Rights WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated a compliance review of a h […]

Groundbreaking Blood Test Offers New Hope for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a first-of-its-kind blood test designed to aid in the diagnosis of A […]

FDA Takes Bold Action to Clean Up Food Chemicals and Protect Your Family WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a significant overhaul of its approach to assessing the safety of c […]

FTC Cracks Down on StubHub: Hidden Fees Could Cost Millions! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning letter to StubHub Holdings, Inc., alleging that the ticket resale giant f […]

America’s Turning Point: 27% Drop in Overdose Deaths Saves Thousands in 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Provisional data released by the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control indicate a nearly 27% decline in pre […]

IRS Opens Grants to Boost Free Tax Help for Seniors and Underserved Groups WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that applications are now open for the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and V […]

Transforming Lives with Fresh Food: $3.375M Boost for PA Communities! GERMANTOWN, PA — The Shapiro Administration announced $3.375 million in grants under the 2025 Fresh Food Financing Initiative (FFFI), aiming to i […]

Young Heroes Shine in Fight Against Lyme Disease with Creative Art! HARRISBURG, PA – On Thursday, the Shapiro Administration recognized 27 outstanding students for their creativity and dedication in the 2025 “ […]

Shapiro Fights to Save PA Hospitals from Greedy Private Equity Takeovers CHESTER, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has announced a series of measures to reform health care regulations in Pennsylvania following the closure of C […]

House Fight Erupts as Democrats Block Critical Aid for PA Dairy Farmers HARRISBURG, PA — Representatives John Lawrence (R-Chester) and Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) proposed key amendments on Tuesday aimed at b […]

Trump Urged to Crush Biden’s Energy Rule Blamed for Skyrocketing Costs and Fires WASHINGTON, D.C. — A coalition led by the Christian Employers Alliance (CEA), ranchers, and energy policy analysts has petitioned President Trump to r […]

Fetterman Leads Urgent Call to Lift Pentagon Hiring Freeze, Protect Military Readiness WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT-01), and Congressman Eric S […]

Stopping the Poison at Its Source: A Bold Plan to Crush Mexican Cartels and Save Lives WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) this week introduced the Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act, aimed a […]

Pennsylvania Department of Aging Allocates $3 Million to Senior Community Centers HERNDON, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has announced a $3 million investment to support 436 Senior Community Centers (SCCs) across the s […]

Join the Fight to Save Lives: Pennsylvania’s Urgent Call for EMS Heroes ALTOONA, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced a new statewide initiative aimed at attracting more Pennsylvanians to careers in emergency m […]

Critical Call to Action: Fixing CNA Training to Protect Pennsylvania Seniors HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, LeadingAge PA Legislative Director Austin Cawley addressed a joint hearing of the Pennsylvania House Health and Aging a […]

Shapiro Administration Announces $19.1 Million Investment by Kettle & Fire in Lancaster LANCASTER, PA — The Shapiro Administration has secured a $19.1 million investment from Kettle & Fire to establish the company’s first manufacturing fac […]

Pennsylvania House Approves Legislation to Boost Funding for Fire and EMS Services HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved legislation sponsored by State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, that aims to a […]

State Representative Highlights the Role of Public Gardens in Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, May 14, State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, joined representatives from public gardens statewide at the Capitol to s […]