Maryann Pugh

Senate Finance Committee Approves Mental Health and Drug Pricing Package Featuring Senator Casey's Act to Protect Seniors On Wednesday, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously voted to advance a legislative package on drug pricing and mental health, which includes […]

Senators Casey and Wyden Urge CMS to Address Nursing Home Staffing Crisis U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on […]

Senator Fetterman Introduces the Building Safer Streets Act to Combat Street Safety Crisis Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman introduced the Building Safer Streets Act on Tuesday, marking a significant step toward improving street […]

Senator Bob Casey Unveils Report on Corporate Greedflation, Advocates for Accountability and Relief for American Families U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Children & Families, has released a […]

Senate Confirms Monica Bertagnolli as Director of National Institutes of Health Amid Controversy Monica Bertagnolli, a renowned surgical oncologist and the 16th director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), has been confirmed as the director of […]

Houlahan Admonishes Use of Censure Censure Resolution Against Rep. Tlaib Amid Israel-Gaza Divide In a move that further exposes the deepening divisions over Israel and Gaza, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution on Tuesday censuring […]

Octorara Area School District Election Results Yield Mixed Outcomes Amidst Controversy ATGLEN, PA — The 2023 Octorara Area School District elections have concluded in an election that has stirred some controversy among the local c […]

Democrats Dominate in 2023 Chester County Elections CHESTER COUNTY, PA — In the 2023 county-wide elections, Chester County witnessed a strong showing from Democratic candidates across multiple p […]

Pennsylvania Lottery's October Scratch-Off Winners Claim $184.6 Million Including Five Million-Dollar Prizes PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off winners claimed a whopping $184,645,441 in prizes during October. The month was particularly r […]

PCCD Announces $3.5 Million Grant to Address Gun Violence and Behavioral Health Crises PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) last week announced the availability of $3.5 million in federal grant f […]

Fund for Women and Girls Hosts Inspiring Luncheon to Elevate Maternal Health Advocacy WEST CHESTER, PA — The Fund for Women and Girls, a renowned advocate for social impact and empowerment, has announced an enlightening Zoom luncheon o […]

Shapiro Administration Reveals Results of Operation Safe Stop 2023: Violations Decrease, But Safety Concerns Remain PENNSYLVANIA — The Shapiro Administration on Monday announced the results of this year’s Operation Safe Stop, an initiative aimed at enhancing school b […]

Scam Alert: Beware of Fraudulent Calls Targeting Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Applicants PENNSYLVANIA — Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne has issued a warning about a scam targeting older Pennsylvanians and people with disabilities who have a […]

IRS Announces Increased 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2024 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2024 will increase to […]

Pennsylvania's General Fund Revenue Exceeds October Estimate PENNSYLVANIA — The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania collected $3.2 billion in General Fund revenue in October, an increase of $119.8 million, or 3.8 p […]

IRS Launches New Online Tool for Clean Vehicle Sellers to Claim Energy Credits The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced a new initiative aimed at encouraging the sale of clean vehicles. The agency has launched the IRS […]

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Returns Over $2.3 Million in Licensing Fees to Local Municipalities PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) recently announced the return of more than $2.3 million in licensing fees to 1,351 m […]

Pennsylvania Department of Health Issues Alert Over WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health recently issued an urgent alert to parents and caregivers following a recall by the Food and D […]

Decline in High School E-Cigarette Use; Rise in Middle School Tobacco Consumption: CDC and FDA Study A new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reveals significant shifts in […]

Pennsylvania Department of Education Enhances POWER Library with New Online Resources PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has announced the addition of new online resources to the POWER Library, Pennsylvania’s e […]