Maryann Pugh

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 […]

FDA's Week of Innovation: Scallops Alert, AI Health Challenge Winners, Digital Health Equity & Novel Drug Approvals WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a series of announcements last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) showcased its broad range of responsibilities, f […]

FTC Approves Revised Jurisdictional Thresholds for Section 8 of the Clayton Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recenlty approved revised jurisdictional thresholds for Section 8 of the Clayton Act. This p […]

Pennsylvania Senators Call for Overhaul of State's Education System: The Time to Act is Now HARRISBURG, PA — Senators Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) have called for urgent reforms to rectify t […]

FTC Announces Adjustments to Maximum Civil Penalty Amounts for 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced inflation-adjusted increases to the maximum civil penalty amounts for violations o […]

New Curriculum Aims to Empower Youth Survivors of Human Trafficking, Breaking the Cycle of Abuse VILLANOVA, PA — In the fight against human trafficking, a focus on resilience and empowerment is emerging as a critical tool for survivors. Devereux A […]

FTC Announces Key Agenda Items for Upcoming Open Commission Meeting WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan recently announced the tentative agenda for an upcoming open Commission meeting, set t […]

FTC Launches Claims Process for Victims of CafePress Data Breach WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a claims process for consumers who had their Social Security numbers exposed in a s […]

IRS Provides Initial Guidance on Pension-Linked Emergency Savings Accounts: A New Avenue for Employee Savings WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released preliminary guidance to assist employers in implementing the newly introduced P […]

The IRS Launched Free Tax Filing Tool: An Invaluable Opportunity for Millions of Taxpayers WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has kicked off the tax season by launching its Free File Guided Tax Software service. This s […]

FTC Extends Deadline for Fortnite Gamers to Claim Compensation in Landmark Settlement with Epic Games WASHINGTON, D..C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has given Fortnite gamers and their guardians a lifeline, extending the deadline to submit a c […]

IRS Intensifies Focus to Ensure Tax Compliance from High-Income Entities The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is making significant strides to bring high-income individuals, complicated partnerships, and colossal corporations […]

FTC to Hold Hearing on Proposed Rule Banning Fake Reviews, Aiming to Safeguard Consumer Trust WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an era where online reviews increasingly drive purchasing decisions, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking steps to e […]

Bishop Barron Echoes Pope Francis' Condemnation of Surrogacy: A Call for the Dignity of Women and Children WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a reflection supporting the recent remarks of Pope Francis, Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, chairman of the U.S. C […]

IRS Sheds Light on Form 1099-K Reporting in Free Webinar, Plans for Lower Reporting Threshold in 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reaching out to taxpayers across the country with an online video series that seeks to d […]

Brandywine Hundred Library Closes Temporarily for Essential Upgrades, Aims to Enhance Patron Experience WILMINGTON, DE — The Brandywine Hundred Library (BHL), a beloved community hub, will temporarily shut its doors from Thursday, Feb. 1 to Monday, May 6 […]

FTC Clamps Down on Trafficking of Sensitive Location Data WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark ruling, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken decisive action against data broker X-Mode Social and its s […]

National Taxpayer Advocate's 2023 Report Rings Alarm on IRS Paper Processing Delays WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Taxpayer Advocate, Erin M. Collins, has recently delivered her 2023 Annual Report to Congress, shedding light on the c […]