Maryann Pugh

Pennsylvania Residents Can Now Apply for LIHEAP PENNSYLVANIA — The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) application process for the 2023-24 season has officially been announced by Dr. V […]

Pennsylvania House Passes HB 1772, Doubling Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funding PENNSYLVANIA — In a significant move towards enhancing community safety, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 1772 on October 3 […]

Department of Community and Economic Development Announces $3.75 Million Investment in Innovative, Early-Stage Tech Companies PENNSYLVANIA — On Wednesday, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced that $3.75 million of federal St […]

Fetterman Applauds United Auto Workers' Historic Agreements with Big 3 Automakers U.S. Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has released a statement celebrating the tentative agreements reached by the United Auto Workers (UAW) with […]

Pennsylvania Takes Significant Step Forward in Addressing Maternal Mortality with Senate Bill 262 PENNSYLVANIA — In a significant move towards improving maternal health, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has ceremonially signed Senate Bill (SB) 2 […]

Pennsylvania House Approves State University Funding, Ensuring Affordable Education for Students PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed House Bill 612, a critical legislation that ensures the provision of s […]

Rep. Houlahan Advocates for Joint Aid to Israel and Ukraine In a recent Newsweek op-ed, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) made a compelling case for the need to pair aid to Israel and Ukraine. Houlahan, who […]

Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation Pleads for Federal Funding to Replace Aging I-83 South Bridge The Pennsylvania congressional delegation has written a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg, strongly […]

National Black Nurses Association and National Coalition for Infant Health Urge Pennsylvania Legislature to Amend SB 500 for Human Milk Coverage PENNSYLVANIA — The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) and the National Coalition for Infant Health have jointly requested the Pennsylvania S […]

Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Staff Honored for Pioneering Next Generation 911 Service PENNYSLVANIA — Four members of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) were recently recognized by Governor Josh Shapiro with the p […]

URGENT: Oct. 31 Deadline for Pennsylvania Voters to Request Mail-In or Absentee Ballot Approaching Fast PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s Secretary of the Commonwealth, Al Schmidt, has issued a timely reminder to voters about the fast-approaching deadline f […]

Pennsylvania Department of Health Taskforce Honored with Governor's Awards for Excellence PENNSYLVANIA — The Shapiro Administration announced this week the recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Awards for Excellence, a prestigious program tha […]

Pennsylvania Parole Agent Honored with Governor's Award for Exemplary Service PENNSYLVANIA — The prestigious Governor’s Awards for Excellence, a program that recognizes commonwealth employees for exemplary job performance that r […]

'Hike for Healing' Promotes Nature's Role in Substance Use Disorder Recovery at Boyd Big Tree Preserve PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania officials orchestrated a ‘Hike for Healing’ event at the Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area on Wednesday, h […]

Governor Shapiro Honors Three DCNR Rangers for Lifesaving Efforts at Gifford Pinchot State Park PENNSYLVANIA — Three Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) rangers have been awarded the Governor’s Awards for Excellence by Gov […]

Pennsylvania Updates Dog Law to Improve Public Safety and Animal Welfare PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 746 into law on Monday, marking a significant update to the state’s Dog Law. The a […]

PA Attorney General Leads Coalition for Improved Safety Measures on Railroads PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s Attorney General Michelle Henry is leading a coalition of 13 Attorneys General in support of a federal rule proposal. T […]

Chester County Residents Eligible for SBA Disaster Loans After Oxford Fire OXFORD, PA — In light of the devastating Oxford Apartment Complex fire in Chester County on September 14, 2023, the U.S. Small Business A […]

Major Reconstruction Project Announced for Erosion-Damaged St. Peters Road ELVERSON, PA — State Rep. Paul Friel and State Sen. Katie Muth, alongside state Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll, announced a significant r […]

Pennsylvania State Senators Push for Change in 2024 Primary Election Date to Respect Passover PENNSYLVANIA — In response to concerns from Jewish constituents, State Senator Jay Costa is advocating for a change in the date of Pennsylvania’s 202 […]