Maryann Pugh

Pennsylvania Officials Discuss Maternal Mortality Crisis, Highlight Solutions HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania state officials recently convened at the Pennsylvania State Museum for a panel discussion and screening of the d […]

Faith for Black Lives Embarks on 'Pilgrimage for Peace' Demanding Ceasefire in Gaza NEW YORK, NY — Faith for Black Lives, a collective of faith leaders and activists, has announced plans for a week-long “Pilgrimage for Peace.” The 1 […]

FTC Finalizes Consent Order Against Florida Company for Deceptive 'Made in USA' Claims WASHINGTON, D.C. — the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized a consent order against Florida-based EXOTOUSA LLC, operating under the name O […]

Uneasy Claims: IRS Stepping Up Scrutiny on Employee Retention Credit WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) continues to work to ensure the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), a lifeline for businesses i […]

Pennsylvania's New Policy Demands Early Disclosure of Fracking Chemicals HARRISBURG, PA — In light of a historical collaboration with CNX Resources, Pennsylvania’s Shapiro Administration, led by the Department of E […]

FTC Announces Revised Thresholds and Filing Fees for Mergers and Acquisitions in 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced revised jurisdictional thresholds and an updated filing fee schedule under t […]

IRS Launches Simple Notice Initiative: The Revolutionary Redesign to Streamline Taxes for Millions of Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently kickstarted the Simple Notice Initiative. This sweeping transformation aims to s […]

Drought Watch Lifted for Eight Pennsylvania Counties, Remains for Six HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently announced changes to drought statuses for several counties in t […]

Pennsylvania DEP Awards Over $573,000 in Coastal Zone Grants to Protect Delaware Estuary NORRISTOWN, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently awarded more than $573,000 in Coastal Zone Grants to 10 p […]

Pennsylvania Bolsters Substance Use Disorder Workforce with $18 Million Student Loan Repayment Program HARRISBURG, PA — In a bid to address the escalating need for substance use disorder (SUD) professionals in Pennsylvania, the Department of Drug and A […]

IRS Urges Taxpayers to Report Cryptocurrency Earnings for the 2023 Tax Season WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an effort to maintain clarity and accuracy in the rapidly evolving field of digital currencies, the Internal Revenue Service ( […]

Education Empowerment: Pennsylvania Awards $1.4 Million to Combat Sexual Assault on Campuses HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration recently announced that over $1.4 million in ‘It’s On Us PA’ grants have been awarded to 37 ins […]

Philly Innovators Revolutionize City Services Using Innovation Fund PHILADELPHIA, PA — In the heart of Philadelphia, the City Government is pushing boundaries, harnessing innovative approaches and applications to s […]

Pennsylvania Ramps Up Efforts to Combat Spongy Moth Caterpillar Outbreak: Early Planning Key to Protecting Forests HARRISBURG, PA — In the face of a rising spongy moth caterpillar outbreak, Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is c […]

Revitalizing Pennsylvania Agriculture: State Pumps $2.232 Million into Research & Development HARRISBURG, PA — In a move aimed at sustaining and growing Pennsylvania’s impressive $132.5 billion agriculture industry, the Shapiro Administration r […]

Philadelphia's Same Day Work & Pay Program: A New Approach to Combat Economic Insecurity PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a bold move to address economic insecurity and homelessness, Philadelphia’s Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity ( […]

Pennsylvania Announces $300,000 in Funding for Recovery House Upgrades HARRISBURG, PA — The Departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Community & Economic Development (DCED) in Harrisburg, PA recently announced t […]

IRS and Treasury Department Outline New Guidelines for Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of the Treasury have unveiled new guidelines regarding the qualified a […]

Pennsylvania Unveils Action Plan to Boost Outdoor Recreation, Economy, and Community Wellbeing HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) recently released the Growing Outdoor Recreation for Pennsylvania C […]

CFPB Proposes Game-Changing Rule on Bank NSF Fees WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has now taken a bold stance, recently proposing a new rule that may revolutionize t […]