Maryann Pugh

Carrie Stare Announces Candidacy for 160th State House District in Chester and Delaware Counties WEST CHESTER, PA — Community activist Carrie Stare announced her candidacy for the 160th Legislative District seat representing Chester and Delaware c […]

Justice Rain Inc. Receives $25,000 State Grant to Bolster Rehabilitation Services in Chester County WEST CHESTER, PA — A much-needed boost for addiction support services in Chester County came yesterday as State Representative Chris Pielli, D […]

Chester County Authorities Collaborate to Improve Domestic Violence Reporting in Latinx Community WEST CHESTER, PA — In an effort to bolster domestic violence reporting within the Latinx community, leaders from various sectors in Chester County, P […]

FDA Issues Safety Alert on Philips Respironics' DreamStation 2 CPAP Machines Due to Overheating Risks The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued an alert for patients and healthcare providers regarding a safety issue involving the […]

Governor Josh Shapiro Signs House Bill 735 to Aid Affordability of Flood Insurance in Pennsylvania YARDLEY, PA — In the wake of devastating floods that swept through parts of Pennsylvania in July, Governor Josh Shapiro yesterday ceremonially signed H […]

FTC's 2023 Ethanol Market Concentration Report Affirms Sufficient Competition The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently published its 2023 Report on Ethanol Market Concentration, as directed by the Energy Policy Act of […]

FTC Sends Over $3 Million in Refunds to Businesses Over HomeAdvisor's Deceptive Marketing Claims The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it is distributing more than $3 million in refunds to businesses that had purchased memberships from […]

Treasury and IRS Issue Guidance on Clean Vehicle Credit Restrictions The Department of the Treasury, in collaboration with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), recently released two items of guidance related to the […]

Department of Veterans Affairs Exceeds 2023 Goal for Housing Homeless Veterans The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that it has surpassed its calendar year goal to house 38,000 homeless Veterans, two months ahead […]

FDA Approves Ogsiveo, First-Ever Drug for Treatment of Desmoid Tumors The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Ogsiveo (nirogacestat) tablets for the systemic treatment of adult patients with […]

FTC Approves Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Rule Modification Prohibiting Iron Dextran The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently given the green light to a rule modification proposed by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety […]

IRS and Security Summit Partners Urge Tax Professionals to Enhance Security Measures In a recent announcement, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Security Summit partners underscored the need for tax professionals to bolster […]

Pennsylvania General Fund Revenue Exceeds November Estimate; Sales and Personal Income Tax Fall Short PENNSYLVANIA — The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania reported a collection of $3.1 billion in General Fund revenue for November, surpassing the a […]

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Offers $40 Million in Grants to Combat Gun Violence PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has announced a $40 million state grant funding opportunity for o […]

Pennsylvania Files Fraud Charges Against 48 Individuals, Seeks Over $200K in Restitution PENNSYLVANIA — The Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) has filed charges against 48 individuals suspected of public assistance fraud in October 2 […]

Drive with Caution: Pennsylvania Authorities Warn of Deer Hazards; Avoid Insurance Hikes for Deer-Related Collisions PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID), Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), and Pennsylvania State Police are w […]

U.S. Companies to Report Beneficial Ownership to FinCEN Starting 2024 PENNSYLVANIA — The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, will require many companies in the U […]

West Chester University Honors President's Circle Members for Their Philanthropic Contributions WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University (WCU) recently honored the members of the President’s Circle, a group dedicated to advancing student s […]

Pennsylvania Encourages Holiday Donations to Support Veterans through DMVA Programs PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is urging residents to consider donating to programs that support t […]

ICYMI: Pennsylvania's Shapiro Administration Bolsters Long-Term Care with Enhanced Support Services PENNSYLVANIA — In a collaborative effort to improve the state’s long-term care communities, leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) a […]