Maryann Pugh

Pennsylvania Dog Owners Urged to License Pets by January 1, 2024 PENNSYLVANIA —Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is reminding dog owners in the state that they are required to purchase a 2024 l […]

CFPB Director Emphasizes Need for Regulatory Action to Protect Financial Stability in Annual Report In the wake of several large domestic systemically important banks (DSIBs) failing nine months ago, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) […]

Gov. Shapiro Signs Bill Ensuring Prescription Benefits for Pennsylvania Seniors Despite Income Increases" PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed into law Senate Bill 607, a measure that safeguards prescription medication benefits for 20,000 o […]

ICYMI: Pennsylvania Approves Over 1000 Projects, Pledges $335 Million in Grants for Infrastructure and Arts Recovery PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger recently announced a significant boost to P […]

Senator Casey Questions Biden Administration's Proposed Hydrogen Tax Credit Rule U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has voiced concerns over the Biden Administration’s proposed rule for the 45V hydrogen production tax credit. The […]

Pennsylvania Attorney General Settles with Florida Marketing Firm Over Deceptive Mailers PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Attorney General, Michelle Henry, announced on Friday a settlement with RMC Direct Mail Services, LLC, a F […]

Rep. Houlahan Celebrates Passage of Defense Bill Strengthening National Security and Supporting Military Personnel Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) has lauded the signing into law of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bipartisan, bicameral […]

Pennsylvania Returns $14.8 Million in Unclaimed Property to Local Counties PENNSYLVANIA — State Treasurer Stacy Garrity this week announced the successful return of $14.8 million in unclaimed property to 48 county g […]

First-of-its-Kind Behavioral Health Council Convenes in Pennsylvania to Enhance Healthcare Delivery PENNSYLVANIA — The Commonwealth’s Behavioral Health Council, a first for the state, held its inaugural meeting on Tuesday. The council was est […]

Pennsylvania Legislators Announce Bipartisan Taxpayer-Friendly Bill to Simplify Tax Dispute Process PENNSYLVANIA — In a move designed to ease the burden on taxpayers caught in protracted tax disputes, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator S […]

Google to Pay $700 Million in Antitrust Settlement, Pennsylvania to Receive $20.58 Million PENNSYLVANIA — Tech giant Google has agreed to a $700 million settlement over anticompetitive practices in its Google Play Store, announced Attorney G […]

Senate District 44 Receives Over $5M in Grants for Water, Sewer, and Wastewater Projects ROYERSFORD, PA — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) and state Representatives Danielle Friel Otten, Paul Friel, Melissa Shusterman, a […]

Optum Medical Care Settles HIPAA Right of Access Violations with HHS The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has recently concluded a settlement with Optum Medical Care of […]

Senate District 44 Receives Over $150K in Grants for Arts and Culture Recovery ROYERSFORD, PA — State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) announced this week that entities across Senate District 44 will receive more t […]

HHS Announces Transforming Maternal Health Model to Improve Maternity Care and Outcomes The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), recently launched the Transforming […]

USDA Opens Applications for 1890 National Scholars Program, Encourages Pursuit of Food and Agriculture Careers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it is now accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program. The program, […]

West Chester Area Senior Center Receives $25,000 for Computer Lab Upgrade WEST CHESTER, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, has presented a $25,000 check to the West Chester Area Senior Center. This infusion o […]

U.S. Health Department Unveils Data Strategy to Improve Health Outcomes and Advance Cancer Research The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced its new Data Strategy aimed at enhancing the department’s management and […]

HHS Finalizes HTI-1 Rule to Advance Patient Access and Health Data Interoperability The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently finalized its Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program […]

USDA and Agriculture Future of America Join Forces to Boost Careers in Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Agriculture Future of America […]