Maryann Pugh

Sen. Schwank Boosts Educational Prospects with Additional $1.5 Million in Block Grants for Reading and Antietam School Districts READING, PA — In a significant boost for public education in Berks County, Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) has successfully secured an additional $1 m […]

PA ABLE Savings Program Surpasses $100 Million Milestone, Boosting Financial Security for Pennsylvanians with Disabilities HUNLOCK CREEK, PA — The PA ABLE Savings Program recently surpassed $100 million in assets, signaling a significant boost to financial security for P […]

Aqua Pennsylvania's $75,000 Gift to Delaware County Community College Bolsters Essential Student Support Services MEDIA, PA — In a significant boost for higher education in Delaware County, Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities company, has donated $75,000 to t […]

Coatesville Grand Prix Fuels Local Youth Development with a Generous $10,000 Donation COATESVILLE. PA — In a powerful demonstration of community support, the Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix (CIVGP) has once again shown its c […]

West Chester Area School District Triumphs with Second Consecutive ALICE Certification, Fortifying School Safety WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Area School District (WCASD) has once again been recognized as an ALICE Certified Organization by the ALICE T […]

Maternal Health Awareness Day Highlights the Urgency to Address Rising Maternal Mortality Rates WEST READING, PA — As maternal mortality rates continue to rise across the United States, healthcare providers are rallying to raise awareness and p […]

Innovation in Behavioral Health Model: Groundbreaking Strategy for Medicaid and Medicare Recipients WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently unveiled a new strategy that aims to revolutionize mental health c […]

New Measures to Alleviate Youth Homelessness Post Foster Care: An Imperative Move by the U.S. Department of Health And Human Services WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a crucial move seen as a lifeline to foster care youth, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued new g […]

A Revolutionary Shift in Healthcare: CMS' Final Rule Set to Streamline and Digitize Prior Authorization Process WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a defining move, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule destined to significantly boost access t […]

New Biden-Harris Initiative Promises to Revolutionize Rural Healthcare in America WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris administration recently launched the groundbreaking PARADIGM Program. This innovative project aims to bring h […]

VA Policy Aids Over 49,000 Veterans in Suicidal Crisis, Saving $64 Million in Health Care Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reports that 49,714 veterans and former service members have availed themselves of the V […]

PHRC Executive Director Chad Dion Lassiter Honored with Diversity in Business Award PHILADELPHIA, PA] — The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission’s (PHRC) executive director, Chad Dion Lassiter, MSW, has been recognized by the P […]

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Invites Applications for Grants to Boost Fishing and Boating Education HARRISBURG, PA — In an effort to bolster interest in fishing and boating across the Keystone State, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) h […]

FTC Postpones Effective Date of Auto Retail Scams Rule Amidst Legal Challenge WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to postpone the effective date of the Combatting Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule due t […]

Pennsylvania's House Bill 1944 Aims to Remove Financial Barriers to Early Breast Cancer Detection HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move towards promoting equitable healthcare access, Representative Curry (D-Delaware County) is working alongside S […]

Pennsylvania Boosts Electric Vehicle Infrastructure with $5 Million Federal Investment HARRISBURG, PA — The future of transportation in Pennsylvania is getting a significant boost. Secretary Mike Carroll of the Pennsylvania Department o […]

FTC Draws a Line in the Sand on Unauthorized Location Data Sales: The Landmark InMarket Case WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has prohibited InMarket Media from dealing in consumer location data — unless it has the exp […]

Navigating Pennsylvania's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Expansion: Good News for Older Pennsylvanians and People with Disabilities HARRISBURG, PA — In a move that promises to bring a breath of fresh air to thousands of older Pennsylvanians and individuals with disabilities, a r […]

Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.5%, Boosting State Economy HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s economy is showing signs of robust health as the state’s unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% in December 2023, according t […]

FTC Shuts Down Deceptive Business Opportunity Scam Preying on Spanish-Speaking Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit has permanently halted a business opportunity scam known as Ganadores Online and G […]