Maryann Pugh

Expanded Childcare Tax Credit: A Ray of Hope for Pennsylvania Families and Economy BERWYN, PA — In case you missed it, Governor Josh Shapiro recently joined forces with legislative leaders and the Chester County Chamber of Business & […]

Delaware's Annual Prevailing Wage Survey Underway DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Labor has launched its annual prevailing wage survey for state-funded construction projects, a move that comes a […]

Delaware Bolsters Open Space with Historic Expansion of White Clay Creek State Park DOVER, DE — A historic expansion is underway in Delaware’s White Clay Creek State Park. Governor John Carney, the Delaware Department of Natural R […]

Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Advocates for the Power of Quiet in Nature CAMP HILL, PA — Quietude might be more beneficial than many Pennsylvanians realize. The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) has embarked o […]

Pennsylvania Arts and Culture Recovery Grants: A Lifeline for Local Art Organizations HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant boost to the local arts community, State Senator John I. Kane (D) and his colleagues have announced the awarding of P […]

Astrobotic Technology Investments: Raising Pennsylvania's Economy to the Stars HARRISBURG, PA — From forging steel to reaching for the stars, the Keystone State is making significant strides in the space industry. The investment m […]

Revolutionizing Family Leave: Representatives Unveil Bipartisan Plan, Eyeing Greater Accessibility and Affordability The bipartisan Paid Family Leave Working Group, led by Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK), recently launched a policy […]

Senator Bob Casey Demands Accountability from Infant Formula Producers Amid Recalls WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is once again challenging infant formula producers to ensure the safety of their products, aiming to a […]

Pennsylvania School Districts to Get 120 Clean Buses, Boosting Air Quality for Students WASHINGTON, D.C. — Five Pennsylvania school districts are set to take a significant leap towards environmental sustainability. U.S. Senator Bob Casey ( […]

NextGen America's Ignite the Future Website: Fueling Young Voter Engagement and Impact on 2024 Presidential Election NextGen America, a prominent youth-focused advocacy group, has unveiled its Ignite the Future website, an innovative educational platform designed to […]

Pennsylvania's Farm Bill Invests in Future Agricultural Leaders with $498,161 in Youth Grants PENNSYLVANIA — The future of Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry just got a little brighter. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced yes […]

FTC's Approval of 2024 Horseracing Authority Budget Sets Course for Sport's Future The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently given its stamp of approval to the 2024 budget submitted by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety […]

Department of Education Withholds Payments to Three Student Loan Servicers The U.S. Department of Education has turned up the heat on student loan servicers, withholding payments from three providers for failing to meet their […]

U.S. Department of Education Invests $47 Million to Upgrade School Infrastructure The U.S. Department of Education recently announced new grant awards totaling more than $47 million. This investment, distributed over five years, is […]

FTC and Connecticut Crackdown on Manchester City Nissan: A Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealers? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Connecticut are flexing their regulatory muscles, taking action against Manchester City Nissan […]

U.S. Department of Education Advances Accountability and Aid Accessibility The U.S. Department of Education (Department) recently released six issue papers detailing proposals aimed at holding educational institutions […]

FTC's Injunction Against IQVIA-Propel Media Deal Signals Heightened Scrutiny of Healthcare Mergers In a move that could reshape the landscape of healthcare mergers and acquisitions, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York […]

HHS Secretary Urges Long-Term Care Facilities to Boost COVID-19 Vaccination Rates In a virtual meeting with leaders of long-term care facilities (LTCFs), on Wednesday, January 3, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) […]

FTC's Voice Cloning Challenge: A Step Forward or a Pandora's Box? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched the Voice Cloning Challenge. The competition encourages the development of strategies to protect […]

VA Opens Door to Psychedelic Research for PTSD and Depression: A Revolutionary Approach Could Reshape Veterans' Mental Health Care The DepartsubsAffairs (VA) is taking a bold step into uncharted territory, seeking proposals from its network of researchers to study the use of […]