Maryann Pugh

Nomination Period Now Open for Pennsylvania's 2024 River of the Year PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has officially opened the nomination period for the 2024 R […]

Shapiro Administration Awards Over $883K in Wildfire Protection Grants to Pennsylvania's Rural Communities PENNSYLVANIA — The Shapiro Administration recently awarded a total of $883,143 in grants aimed at enhancing protection against wildfires in rural c […]

Pennsylvania Invites Food Banks to Apply for $2.5 Million in Funding for Emergency Assistance PENNSYLVANIA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding has announced a call for applications from qualified food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup k […]

Pennsylvania State Officials Confer with P4A to Discuss Medicaid and CHIP Renewal Requirements PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason K […]

Senator Casey Unveils Federal Initiatives for Economic Revitalization and Next-Generation Energy in Pennsylvania PENNSYLVANIA — On Friday, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) paid a visit to Youngwood in Westmoreland County. During his visit, he announced new federal i […]

Hydrogen Hubs: A Transformative Opportunity or Missed Environmental Chance? PENNSYLVANIA — President Joe Biden, during his visit to Philadelphia on October 13th, announced seven new regional hydrogen hub projects that span a […]

PA Governor Teams Up with PSU: Harnessing the Power of Generative AI for Statewide Impact PENNSYLVANIA — In a move to embrace the power of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has announced a p […]

Pennsylvania Legislature Approves Bill to Bolster Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement PENNSYLVANIA — Members of the bipartisan, bicameral Animal Protection Caucus celebrated the final passage of a bill aimed at strengthening P […]

New Survey Reveals Government Staffing Mandates Threaten Pennsylvania's Long-Term Care System PENNSYLVANIA — A recent survey conducted among LeadingAge PA member nursing homes has revealed that the ongoing caregiver worker shortage continues t […]

Pennsylvania Stands United: Solidarity with Israel Against Terrorism PENNSYLVANIA — On Wednesday, Governor Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis joined the Pennsylvania Jewish Legislative Caucus in a show o […]

Pennsylvania House Passes Key Labor Bills: Strengthening Workforce and Infrastructure PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed two key labor bills on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. The bills, H.B. 1449 and H.B. 1 […]

Controversial Bill Sparks Concern: Pennsylvania Senate Votes on Parental Control of School Materials PENNSYLVANIA — The Senate Education Committee of Pennsylvania voted on Wednesday on a controversial bill, Senate Bill 7, that seeks to provide p […]

Pennsylvania Senate Unanimously Condemns Hamas Terrorist Attack on Israel: Expresses Solidarity and Support PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday, condemning the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack launched by Hamas a […]

Pennsylvania Senate Committee Approves Kayden's Law: Bipartisan Bill Headed to Full Senate Vote PENNSYLVANIA — In a unanimous decision, the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee this week cleared the path for Senate Bill 55, also known as K […]

Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Protect Deceased Person's Family from Early Termination Fees PENNSYLVANIA — In a unanimous decision, the Pennsylvania House has passed State Representative Joe Ciresi’s bill that seeks to protect families or e […]

Pennsylvania Moves Towards Open Primaries: House Committee Votes to Advance Legislation PENNSYLVANIA — In a decisive move towards making Pennsylvania’s primaries more inclusive, the House State Government Committee this week voted to a […]

Philadelphia to Become National Leader in Clean Energy with New Hydrogen Hub PHILADELPHIA, PA — Yesterday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, along with Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and other key figures, highlighted the e […]

The Shapiro Administration Collaborates with Local Experts to Educate Teen Drivers in Pennsylvania PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of Teen Driver Safety Week, the Shapiro Administration presented critical safety information and advice to young d […]

State Rep. Danielle Friel Otten Raises Concerns Over MACH2 Hydrogen Project PENNSYLVANIA — State Representative Danielle Friel Otten has voiced concerns over the MACH2 project, a proposed green and pink hydrogen production h […]

Attorney General Michelle Henry Condemns Civilian Attacks in Israel and Gaza PENNYSLVANIA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry, together with 12 other Attorneys General across the United States, has released a s […]