Maryann Pugh

Lower Gwynedd Sees $650,000 Boost for Recreation and Flood Control Projects LOWER GWYNEDD, PA — Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has awarded $650,000 in Act 13 grant funding to three transformative p […]

Senate District 44 Receives Over $864K in State Grants for Infrastructure and Recreation ROYERSFORD, PA — Seven projects in Senate District 44 have been granted a total of $864,750 in state funding to bolster infrastructure and r […]

Chester Takes a Leap Toward Sustainability with $1.5M Investment in Electric Refuse Trucks CHESTER, PA — In a significant move toward environmental sustainability, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has pledged $1.5 m […]

Senate District 17 Receives $625,000 for Parks and Flood Mitigation Projects LOWER MERION, PA — The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has awarded $625,000 to Senate District 17, which spans parts of Montgomery and D […]

Senator Casey Pushes for Transparency and Reforms in Assisted Living Facilities Amid Rising Costs and Staff Shortages WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, took a significant step towards addressing the m […]

Berks County Secures Over Half a Million in State Funding for Green Spaces and Flood Mitigation READING, PA — In a significant boost to local conservation and recreation efforts, the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved more than $ […]

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Call for Action on Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System's Challenges WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a concerted effort to address the ongoing challenges facing the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS), U.S. S […]

U.S. Senators Take Aim at Fentanyl Crisis with New Bill to Bolster Southwest Border Security WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bid to stem the tide of fentanyl flowing into the United States, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) i […]

Chester County Bags $307,250 in State Grants for Outdoor Space Rehabilitation and Development POTTSTOWN, PA — In a significant win for Chester County’s outdoor spaces, state Rep. Paul Friel, D-Chester, announced Tuesday that two local projects w […]

A Big Leap in Financial Relief: Governor Shapiro Expands Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program in Pennsylvania BETHLEHEM, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro this week has announced a notable expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. This expansion will s […]

Chester County Boosts Natural Splendor with $570,000 in State Funding for Local Trails, Streams and Recreation Centers WEST CHESTER, PA — In a significant boost to local conservation and recreation efforts, State Rep. Chris Pielli announced this week that Chester C […]

PA AFL-CIO Throws Weight Behind Prokopiak in Crucial District 140 Special Election HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant endorsement that could sway the upcoming special election for Pennsylvania’s 140th District, the Pennsylvania A […]

USDA Allocates $19 Million to Boost Biofuel Availability in 22 States, Aiming to Lower Fuel Costs and Strengthen Energy Independence WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced a $19 million grant award to U.S. business owners. T […]

Biden-Harris Administration Accelerates Loan Forgiveness, Doubling Down on Debt-Free Education WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration has announced an early forgiveness initiative for borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable E […]

HHS Launches Online Hub to Simplify Medicaid and CHIP Renewals, Aiming for Broad Coverage Continuity WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a major effort to streamline the renewal process for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the U.S. D […]

USDA and Pennsylvania Collaborate to Fortify Food Supply Chain with $26 Million Grant WASHINGTON, D.C. —  the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Pennsylvania have teamed up to offer more than $26 million in competitive grant fu […]

USDA Rolls Out Summer EBT Program to Combat Child Hunger, 21 Million Children Set To Benefit WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently revealed that the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program, a new i […]

Revamped FAFSA Form Garners Over a Million Applications, Promises Greater Accessibility to Higher Education Funding WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education (Department) has announced that its redesigned Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) fo […]

New HHS Rule Strengthens Protection of Conscience Rights, Balancing Religious Freedom and Access to Healthcare WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced a Final Rule titled ” […]

Veterans Find Financial Security in VA's Groundbreaking Life Insurance Program: VALife Issues $950 Million in Coverage in its First Year WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that its new life insurance program, VALife, has issued over $950 m […]