Maryann Pugh

FTC and Justice Department Release 2023 Merger Guidelines Reflecting Modern Market Realities The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Justice Department have unveiled the 2023 Merger Guidelines, a comprehensive document outlining the factors […]

Pennsylvania Adopts New Measures to Promote Equity in Insurance PENNSYLVANIA — In a bid to promote diversity and equity, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) has revised its regulations to allow insurers to a […]

IRS Announces $1 Billion in Penalty Relief for Overdue Taxpayers Amid Pandemic The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently unveiled a bold initiative to provide penalty relief to approximately 4.7 million individuals, businesses, […]

Pennsylvania Receives Grant to Restore Freshwater Mussels in the Susquehanna River PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has announced that a conservation partnership, of which it is a part, received a N […]

Most Nursing Home Residents Yet to Receive Updated COVID-19 and New RSV Vaccines, Research Finds Despite the availability of vaccines for three major fall/winter respiratory illnesses—flu, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)—new res […]

Pennsylvania Bolsters 911 Centers with Increased Funding and Next-Gen Technology PENNSYLVANIA — The Shapiro Administration has earmarked additional resources for the 61 county-based Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), or “911 c […]

IRS Expands Online Service Tools for Business Taxpayers The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently launched the second phase of its online self-service tool for businesses, enhancing business tax account […]

PennDOT Centers to Close for New Year’s Holiday, Online Services Remain Available PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its f […]

CFPB and Justice Department Sue Texas Developer for Predatory Land Sales Scheme Targeting Hispanic Borrowers The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Justice Department have filed a lawsuit against Colony Ridge, a Texas-based developer and […]

Pennsylvania's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at Record Low, Reflecting Resilient Economy PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience amid broader national trends, with the state’s unemployment rate holding s […]

FDIC Introduces New Regulations to Guard Its Name, Logo from Misuse In an effort to protect its reputation and the public’s trust, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Board of Directors recently voted for a […]

Chester County Lawmakers Secure Over $900,000 in Grants for Vital Water Infrastructure Upgrades CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Senator John I. Kane and Representative Christina D. Sappey recently announced they have secured over $900,000 in grants d […]

Shapiro Administration and University of Pittsburgh Launch Free Trauma-Informed Therapy Certification for Medicaid Providers PENNSYLVANIA — An innovative collaboration between the Shapiro administration and the University of Pittsburgh aims to uplift mental health services i […]

CFPB Report Reveals Unexpected Overdraft Fees Still Catching Consumers Off Guard The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released a report revealing that despite recent changes by banks and credit unions to […]

Pennsylvania Sets New Record with Over $1 Billion in Expenditures with Small and Diverse Businesses PENNSYLVANIA — In a historic first, Pennsylvania has spent more than $1 billion with small businesses (SBs), small diverse businesses (SDBs), and v […]

College-Sponsored Financial Products Often Carry High Fees, CFPB Report Reveals A recent report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has unveiled concerning details about college-sponsored financial products. The […]

Pennsylvania DEP Elevates Franklin County to Drought Warning, Keeps 13 Others on Drought Watch PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced on Friday that Franklin County has been moved from a drought w […]

Shapiro Administration Announces Preservation of Over 2,500 Acres of Prime Farmland in Pennsylvania PENNSYLVANIA — The Shapiro Administration recently announced the permanent preservation of 2,553 acres spread across 30 farms in 21 counties. This m […]

U.S. Bank Ordered to Pay $21 Million for Blocking Unemployed Consumers from Accessing Benefits The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ordered U.S. Bank to pay nearly $21 million after it prevented out-of-work consumers from accessing […]

Pennsylvania Injects $70 Million into Local Libraries, Reinforcing Their Role as Community Cornerstones PENNSYLVANIA — First Lady Lori Shapiro, Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, and Deputy Secretary for the Office of Commonwealth Libraries S […]