Maryann Pugh

Bipartisan Paid Family Leave Working Group Releases Year-End Report, Prepares for Policy Shaping in 2024 Pennsylvania’s Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Oklahoma’s Representative Stephanie Bice (R-OK), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Paid Family […]

Mission: Readiness Report Highlights Military Recruiting Shortfalls and Calls for Increased Investment in Pennsylvania's Youth PENNSYLVANIA — Retired generals and admirals from the nonprofit organization Mission: Readiness, Brigadier General Laura McHugh of the Pennsylvania A […]

FTC Launches Claims Process for Consumers Affected by Credit Karma’s Misleading "Pre-Approved" Offers The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the initiation of a claims process for consumers who were negatively impacted by Credit Karma’s m […]

Pennie's Open Enrollment for Health Coverage Ends Dec. 15: Officials Urge Pennsylvanians to Act Now PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, along with other state officials and community health experts, convened at the Hamilton Health C […]

Pennsylvania Treasury to Host Webinar on Unclaimed Property for Police Departments PENNSYLVANIA — In an effort to streamline the management of unclaimed property, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity has announced an informational w […]

Henderson High School Esports Teams Triumph, All Four Teams Secure Playoff Spots WEST CHESTER, PA — All four of Henderson High School’s Esports teams have secured their spots in the playoffs this season, showcasing their e […]

FTC to Hold Virtual Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Negative Option Rule The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a virtual informal hearing to be held on January 16, 2024, regarding proposed amendments to the […]

Third Annual Innovation Ecosystem Summit Set to Advance American Entrepreneurship U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman has announced that the third annual Innovation Ecosystem Summit will take […]

IRS Announces FSA Contribution Limit Increase for 2024, Encourages Taxpayers to Maximize Savings The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reminding taxpayers during the open enrollment season for Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) that they may be […]

IRS Independent Office of Appeals Releases 2024 Focus Guide, Prioritizes Improving Taxpayer Service The Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Independent Office of Appeals has unveiled its Focus Guide for fiscal year 2024, emphasizing plans to enhance […]

IRS Earns Enterprise Risk Management Luminary Award for Exceptional Implementation The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been honored with the prestigious Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Luminary Award at the Annual ERM Summit. The […]

IRS Calls for Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee Nominations The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that it is accepting nominations for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) […]

IRS Disallows Dubious Employee Retention Credit Claims, Sends Notifications to Over 20,000 Taxpayers The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has begun sending out more than 20,000 letters to taxpayers indicating that their Employee Retention Credit (ERC) […]

Atlantic Union Bank Faces $1.2M Penalty for Illegal Overdraft Practices Atlantic Union Bank has been ordered by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to refund at least $5 million in illegal overdraft fees and pay […]

Pennsylvania Governor Appoints Leaders for CLEAR Commission PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro this past week appointed Mrs. Christa Caceres as Chair and Mr. David Sonenshein as Vice-Chair of the P […]

Pennsylvania Governor Announces Over $140 Million in Passenger Rail Investments PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently announced an investment of over $140 million in passenger rail networks across the state. The funding c […]

Pennsylvania Health Officials Urge Vaccinations Ahead of Holiday Gatherings PENNSYLVANIA — As the holiday season approaches, the Pennsylvania Department of Health is urging residents to get vaccinated against flu and C […]

Pennsylvania DHS Seeks Public Feedback on Proposed Medicaid Changes PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) has opened a public comment period for a proposed federal flexibility that could lead to c […]

Over 450 Used Vehicles Up for Public Auction in Pennsylvania on December 12 PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of General Services’ Bureau of Vehicle Management (BVM) has announced an upcoming public auction of over 450 used v […]

Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Visits School District of Lancaster to Learn About Career and Technical Education Programs LANCASTER, PA — Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), visited the School District of Lancaster (SDOL) on T […]