Maryann Pugh

Global Measles Cases and Deaths Surge Amid Declining Vaccination Rates, Warns WHO and CDC Global measles cases have risen by 18% and deaths by a staggering 43% in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to a new report from the World […]

IRS Announces Unchanged Interest Rates for Q1 2024 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning January 1, […]

FTC Provides CFPB with Annual Summary of Debt Collection Activities The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently submitted its annual summary of consumer protection activities in the debt collection sector to the […]

IRS Urges Eligible Taxpayers to Claim Recovery Rebate Credit Before Deadlines The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reminding eligible individuals who have not yet claimed their Recovery Rebate Credit to file a tax return before […]

Gov. Shapiro Approves $36M for Community Improvement Through Neighborhood Assistance Program PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro and his administration continue their work to improve distressed communities in Pennsylvania through the N […]

CDC Announces Release of Over 77,000 Additional Doses of Beyfortus™ for RSV Protection in Infants The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently announced the release of more than 77,000 additional doses of Beyfortus™ ( […]

Pennsylvania Property Management Firm Settles Over Alleged Consumer Law Violations PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle A. Henry this week announced a settlement agreement with central Pennsylvania-based Inch & Company Property M […]

Pennsylvania General Assembly Members Call for Ceasefire and Release of Hostages Amid Ongoing Violence PENNSYLVANIA — Members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly have issued a call to Pennsylvania’s Congressional Delegation, urging them to support a c […]

Treasury and IRS Issue Proposed Regulations on Charitable Conservation Contributions by Pass-Through Entities The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have recently released proposed regulations aiming to provide guidance under a […]

State Rep. Chris Pielli Welcomes 24 New U.S. Citizens in Chester County WEST CHESTER, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, expressed his heartfelt congratulations to 24 individuals who officially became U […]

FTC Secures Settlement with Four Defendants in $100 Million Mobile Cramming Scheme The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it recently reached settlement agreements with the last four defendants and their associated companies […]

IRS Reminder: IRA Owners Over 70½ Can Transfer up to $100,000 to Charity Tax-Free The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently issued a reminder to Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) owners aged 70½ and over. These […]

FTC Warns Health Influencers and Trade Associations over Misleading Endorsements The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued warning letters to two trade associations and 12 registered dieticians and online health influencers over […]

IRS Updates FAQ on Wrongful Incarceration Exclusion; Back Pay for Wrongfully Incarcerated Service Members Not Exempt from Gross Income The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Fact Sheet 2023-26. The update pertains to question 9 […]

CDC and Ad Council Launch New PSAs to Raise Prediabetes Awareness Prediabetes, a reversible condition affecting more than a third of adults in the United States, is the focus of new public service announcements (PSAs) […]

Health Officials Urge Pregnant Women to Test for Syphilis Amid Rising Newborn Cases PENNSYLVANIA — State and local health department leaders, in a news conference held at the Wilkes-Barre Health Department yesterday, urged pregnant w […]

IRS Issues 'Get Ready' Reminders for 2023 Tax Filing Season As the nation’s tax season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a series of reminders to help taxpayers prepare for filing their […]

Prominent Democrats Endorse Ryan Bizzarro in Pennsylvania State Treasurer Race PENNSYLVANIA — Democratic State Representative Ryan Bizzarro (Erie) announced that more prominent Democrats from across the Commonwealth of P […]

CFPB Highlights Issues with Medical Debt Collection, Pledges Enforcement and Education The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued a report shedding light on the difficulties American families experience when […]

CFPB Fines Enova International $15 Million for Violating Consumer Protection Laws The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has slapped online lender Enova International Inc. with a hefty $15 million fine for its consistent […]