Maryann Pugh

Pennsylvania Invites Public Input on Statewide Digital Equity Plan PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has announced a virtual input session for residents to discuss the draft of t […]

Pennsylvania Senate Advances Landmark Anti-Human Trafficking Bills PENNSYLVANIA — Senators Maria Collett (D-12), Cris Dush (R-25), and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) have celebrated the final passage of their landmark l […]

Senators Introduce Bills to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) unveiled two bills on Thursday aimed at tackling the escalating youth mental health crisis in […]

Pennsylvania Overhauls Probation System: Governor Signs Senate Bill 838 into Law PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro has signed into law Senate Bill 838, transforming the state’s probation system. The bill, sponsored by Senators A […]

Pennsylvania Senate Unanimously Passes Groundbreaking Child Custody Reform Bill PENNSYLVANIA — In a landmark decision on Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 55, also known as Kayden’s Law. The b […]

'Shrinkflation' Report by Senator Casey Sparks Skepticism U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Children & Families, recently […]

Historic Bipartisan State Budget Signed into Law, Championed by State Rep. Melissa Shusterman PAOLI, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro this week signed into law a significant bipartisan state budget for 2023-24. The legislation includes major funding i […]

Pennsylvania Legislature Passes Bill to Triple Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit PENNSYLVANIA — State Representative Melissa Shusterman, a Democrat from Chester County, has co-sponsored a major legislative victory for working f […]

Pennsylvania Expands Speed Camera Enforcement with New Law PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1284 into law on Wednesday, marking a significant advancement in Pennsylvania’s efforts to e […]

Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Enhance Protection for Judges and Judicial Officers PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation aimed at bolstering protections for federal judges and judicial of […]

Nine Chester County Students Receive Full High School Scholarships from Connelly Foundation's Neumann Scholars Program PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Connelly Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2024 Neumann Scholars, awarding 52 academically talented eighth-grade s […]

Fund for Women and Girls Opens Core Grants Application: $4.2 Million Awarded Since 1997 WEST CHESTER, PA — The Fund for Women and Girls has announced the opening of its biennial Core Grants application this week. Since its inception in 1 […]

Pennsylvania Boosts State Police Force with House Bill 1300: First Increase in Trooper Numbers Since 2001 PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania has passed House Bill 1300, marking the first increase in the Pennsylvania State Police complement since 2001. The l […]

Pennsylvania Addresses Police Shortage with New Bill: Physical Fitness Standards for Enrollment Lowered PENNSYLVANIA — A new law in Pennsylvania aims to tackle the growing shortage of police officers in the state. House Bill 863, which recently passed b […]

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Endorses Bob Casey for U.S. Senate, Recognizing His Commitment to Workers' Rights PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Executive Council has thrown its s […]

Alarm Raised over Radioactive Fracking Waste Dangers in Pennsylvania PENNSYLVANIA — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) has raised serious concerns about the potential dangers posed to workers handling f […]

Governor Shapiro Revitalizes Early Learning Commission with New Executive Order PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro took a significant step towards strengthening early childhood education in Pennsylvania at the Pennsylvania E […]

Coatesville VA Medical Center Provides Crucial Support to Veterans Treatment Court COATESVILLE, PA — Jeremy Damia, the new County Court Coordinator for Veterans Treatment Court in Delaware County, has embarked on a mission to better u […]

Senator Bob Casey Secures Key Provisions in National Defense Authorization Act U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has announced the successful inclusion yesterday of several provisions he advanced in the National Defense Authorization […]

Pennsylvania Eyes Tax Credit for Employers Contributing to College Savings PENNSYLVANIA— Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is applauding the unanimous approval of House Bill 1745 by the House Education Committee. The bi […]