Maryann Pugh

Pennsylvania DHS Releases New Positive Approaches Journal Focusing on Suicide Prevention PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently released the latest issue of the Positive Approaches Journal. The j […]

Treasury Department and IRS Issue Interim Guidance on New Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax The Department of Treasury, in collaboration with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), recently issued Notice 2024-10. This notice provides additional […]

FTC Obtains Proposed Orders Against 'The Sales Mentor' Scheme, Defendants to Pay $1 Million for Consumer Refunds The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced recently proposed orders against the operators of a scheme known as “The Sales Mentor,” which reportedly […]

Treasury Department and IRS Release Notice for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have recently issued Notice 2024-06, providing guidance on the new Sustainable Aviation […]

Treasury Department and IRS Issue Guidelines for Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit The Department of the Treasury, in collaboration with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), has unveiled proposed regulations to guide the implementation […]

Pennsylvania Launches Governor's School Breakfast Challenge to Boost Participation in Free Breakfast Program PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education has announced the Governor’s School Breakfast Challenge, a new initiative aimed at inc […]

IRS Announces Overhaul of Leadership Structure to Boost Efficiency and Modernize Tax System The Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Danny Werfel, recently announced a significant reshuffling of the agency’s leadership […]

Pennsylvania Officials Highlight Substance Use Disorder Prevention Programs in Schools PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones and Department of Education (PDE) S […]

CFPB Takes Action Against Medical Debt Collector for Unverified Debts The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has cracked down on Commonwealth Financial Systems, a medical debt collector, for illegal practices in […]

Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Calls for Research Proposals to Boost Livestock and Poultry Sectors PENNSYLVANIA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced a call for proposals for $450,000 in research grants through the Center for P […]

Ryan Bizzarro Secures Endorsement from Pennsylvania State Democratic Committee for State Treasurer PENNSYLVANIA — In a significant development announced on Saturday, the Pennsylvania State Democratic Committee endorsed Ryan Bizzarro as their c […]

Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy Celebrates Graduation of 23 Cadets PENNSYLVANIA — In an uplifting event this Saturday, 23 cadets from the Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) graduated from the 22-week residential p […]

Pennsylvania Departments of Health, Human Services, and Aging Boost Long-Term Care Workforce Development PENNSYLVANIA — In a move to strengthen Pennsylvania’s long-term care workforce, leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH), Human S […]

Pennsylvania Education Department Launches Phone Line for Pep Talks and Encouragement PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has introduced “You’ve Got a Friend in Pennsylvania,” an automated phone line des […]

Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Over 30 New Laws, Including Key Reforms in Criminal Justice and Health PENNSYLVANIA — In case you missed it, Governor Josh Shapiro signed thirty-one bills into law on December 14, 2023. This action marks a significant m […]

FCC Amends Rule on Telemarketing Communications to Curb Unwanted Robocalls and Robotexts PENNSYLVANIA — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has tightened regulations on telemarketing communications, responding to a coalition of A […]

Governor Shapiro Signs Historic Comprehensive Probation Reform Legislation PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro hosted a ceremonial bill signing on Friday, marking the enactment of the bipartisan Comprehensive Probation R […]

Leading Labor Unions and Chamber of Commerce Join Forces with Energy Future PA for a Brighter Energy Economy PENNSYLVANIA — Energy Future PA, a rising coalition championing Pennsylvania’s energy economy, announced this week that it has expanded its p […]

Rep. Danielle Friel Otten Marks Legislative Milestones, Celebrates Taylor Swift Resolution PENNSYLVANIA — State Representative Danielle Friel Otten has celebrated a productive week in Harrisburg with the progression of several key l […]

Senators Ramp Up Pressure on Administration to Halt Surge in Mexican Steel Imports U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) along with a bipartisan group of senators this week addressed a letter to United States National Security Advisor Jake […]