Maryann Pugh

Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act Introduced to Boost Economic Development in Rural Communities U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduced the Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act on Wednesday. The legislation aims to bolster […]

Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Address Police Shortage with Adjusted Fitness Standards PENNSYLVANIA — In an effort to address the shortage of police officers in Pennsylvania, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 863 on T […]

Survey Reveals Impact of High Course Material Costs on Pennsylvania Students PENNSYLVANIA — Affordable Learning PA (ALPA) and the Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation (PALCI) have released the results o […]

Lawmakers Introduce Locality Pay Equity Act to Address Wage Disparities U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA-8) introduced the Locality Pay Equity Act on Wednesday, a bill aimed at […]

Pennsylvania Senate Approves Bill to Address Workforce Shortage in Long-Term Care Facilities PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Senate approved Senate Bill 668 on Wednesday, legislation aimed at enhancing the quality and availability of service a […]

Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Shield Abortion Seekers from Other States' Prosecutions PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1786, legislation designed to protect individuals seeking abortion s […]

Pennsylvania Small Business Owners Join Nationwide Call to 'Stop the Squeeze' on Capital Access Dozens of small business owners from across the United States, including five from Pennsylvania, gathered in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, urging […]

Pennsylvania Departments Launch Annual Toy Donation for 'Holiday Wish' Program PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Human Services (DHS) began the 2023 holiday season on Wednesday with their a […]

Pennsylvania Senate Announces Bipartisan Bills to Combat Sexual Harassment in the Workplace PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Senators Kim Ward (R-39), Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and Maria Collett (D-12) announced on T […]

Pennsylvania State Lawmakers Champion Legislation to Combat Rising Youth Homelessness PENNSYLVANIA — A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania state lawmakers, along with advocates and individuals who experienced homelessness in their youth, h […]

Rep. Lawrence Urges DCNR to Abandon Major Development Plans for Big Elk Creek State Park LANDENBERG, PA — Representative John A. Lawrence has penned a letter to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Dun […]

Pennsylvania Attorney General Sues A.R. Building Company Over Alleged Unlawful Leasing, Debt Collection Practices PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a lawsuit against A.R. Building Company, Inc., a Butler County-based l […]

Pennsylvania Officials Warn of Scam Involving Non-existent 'Winter Farm Expo' PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding have issued a warning to businesses about a s […]

Bipartisan Bill to Expedite Pennsylvania Infrastructure Projects Moves Forward PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s House Transportation Committee has given bipartisan approval to House Bill 1833, a piece of legislation aimed at a […]

Astrobotic Expands in Pennsylvania, Plans to Create 283 High-Tech Jobs PENNSYLVANIA — Astrobotic, a leading space robotics company, is set to expand its operations in Pittsburgh. Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro and D […]

Pennsylvania Celebrates Four Decades of PACE Program Assisting Seniors with Prescription Costs PENNSYLVANIA — This week, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the E […]

PennDOT Gears Up for Winter Season, Offers Employment Opportunities in Philadelphia Region NORRISTOWN, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is all set for the upcoming winter season, with comprehensive plans for snow r […]

H.R. 6363 Bill Passes House Vote, Aims to Avert Government Shutdown Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, a critical bill […]

Pennsylvania Ranks High in Lung Cancer Screening and Survival, Says 2023 "State of Lung Cancer" Report PENNSYLVANIA — The 2023 “State of Lung Cancer” report, released by the American Lung Association, has revealed that Pennsylvania is among the top s […]

Omni Hotels Settles with Pennsylvania Attorney General Over Hidden Resort Fees HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement with Omni Hotels Management Corporation (Omni) concerning the c […]