Maryann Pugh

Holiday Crackdown Begins as Pennsylvania Targets Distracted and Impaired Drivers HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, state transportation and law enforcement leaders warned Pennsylvanians to expect heightened enforcement on the roads t […]

Shapiro Moves Millions as SEPTA Safety Crisis Deepens: What Comes Next for Riders? HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro on Monday directed nearly $220 million in emergency capital funding to SEPTA, launching a sweeping effort to s […]

States Sound Alarm Over Illegal Vapes as Attorneys General Press Shopify for Action HARRISBURG, PA — A bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general and the City of New York is urging Shopify to take far stronger steps to stop illegal e […]

Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Rocks October With Record Revenue And New Enforcement Actions HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported a strong surge in gaming revenue in October while separately announcing a series of e […]

Holiday Shutdown Alert: PennDOT Centers Closing for Thanksgiving—Here’s What to Know HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that all driver license and photo centers — including the agency’s full- […]

Pennsylvania Offers New Lifeline to Military Families as College Costs Continue to Climb HARRISBURG, PA — As Pennsylvania students prepare for the start of a new semester, state officials are urging families of veterans to apply for f […]

Big Push for Child Care and Rural Health: Pennsylvania Rolls Out Sweeping Support Programs HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and top state officials last week highlighted major new investments aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s chi […]

State Boosts Brain Research: New $5 Million Push Aims to Unlock Hope for Families HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is making a major investment in the fight against Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, and other neurodegenerative disea […]

Clean Water Shake-Up: What’s Behind Pennsylvania’s New Environmental Push? HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection this past week unveiled a sweeping slate of clean-water investments, major e […]

Holiday Boom: Is Pennsylvania Quietly Becoming America’s Hottest Comeback State? HARRISBURG, PA — As winter settles over the Commonwealth, Pennsylvania is entering the 2026 season with a surge of economic optimism, new national r […]

Holiday Boost for Seniors: New Funding and Protections Spark Statewide Cheer HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is rolling into the holiday season with a major victory for older adults, announcing more than $10 million in new f […]

Holiday Alert: Pennsylvania Sounds Fraud Warning as Scammers Target Season Cheer HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials are urging residents to stay vigilant, warning that scammers are increasingly targeting consumers with s […]

Holiday Spotlight on Safety: Pennsylvania Showcases Big Gains in Fighting Violence HARRISBURG, PA — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency highlighted major strides in reducing gun v […]

Will Holiday Mail Chaos Strike Again? USPS Warns of High Stakes This Season PHILADELPHIA, PA — With the holiday rush looming and millions of Americans preparing to ship gifts and letters across the country, the U.S. Postal S […]

Inside America’s High-Stakes Energy Blitz: Why DOE’s Moves Could Rewrite the Future WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy entered one of its most consequential weeks in years, rolling out a rapid-fire series of actions a […]

Air Travel, Buses, and CDLs: What’s Really Behind DOT’s Wild Week of Action? WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation unleashed a rapid-fire series of sweeping actions last week, unveiling new investments, n […]

HUD’s Bold Housing Gambit: Inside the High-Stakes Push to Reshape America’s Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner spent last week unveiling a sweeping series of actions that signal one o […]

Federal Shake-Up Unleashes Stunning Power Shift—What It Means for America WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping series of moves that could reshape federal oversight of education, mining safety, labor rights, and the national w […]

Deadly Haul on Tribal Land Sparks Sweeping Federal Moves on Drugs, Wildlife, and Energy WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a dramatic escalation of federal action across law enforcement, environmental policy, and national energy strategy, the D […]

America’s New War Tech Gamble: Inside the Massive Push to Dominate Future Battlefields WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping series of announcements that could redefine U.S. military power for decades, the Department of War this past week r […]