Maryann Pugh

SBA Shatters Records as Bond Guarantees Surge and SBIC Rules Get Overhaul WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration capped a record-setting year with a pair of announcements that underscore a dramatic e […]

Tax Shake-Up Delivers Faster Write-Offs, Clearer Rules, and a Break for Troops WASHINGTON, D.C. — A sweeping trio of federal tax actions unveiled this week is poised to reshape how businesses invest, retirees plan, and military f […]

$82M Conservation Blitz Targets Trails, Parks, and Rivers Across Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently announced nearly $82 million in new state funding to support more than 295 recreation and c […]

Feds Pull Back on Credit Guidance, Recasting Immigration Status Rules WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators on Friday withdrew a joint policy statement that had warned lenders about considering immigration status in c […]

Trump Bets Big on Healthcare: A Radical Plan to Cut Costs and Pay Patients Directly WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping bid to upend how Americans pay for healthcare, Donald J. Trump on Thursday unveiled what he is calling The Great H […]

Governors, White House Target PJM Gridlogjam—Critics Warn Fossil Fuel Trap WASHINGTON, D.C. — A White House–backed agreement unveiled Friday by governors from 12 states in the PJM power market takes aim at soaring ele […]

From Revolution to 2026: Pa. Honors Farms That Defied Time at Farm Show HARRISBURG, PA — Beneath the banners and crowds of the Pennsylvania Farm Show on Friday, state leaders paused to honor a rarer sight than blue r […]

Pa. Overdose Deaths Hit 10-Year Low as Shapiro Presses Statewide Lifesaving Push TUNKHANNOCK, PA — With early estimates showing Pennsylvania overdose deaths at their lowest level in more than a decade, Gov. Josh Shapiro brought h […]

$1B Saved in One Year: Pa. Treasury Posts Stunning Growth in 529, ABLE HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvanians poured more than $1 billion into education and disability savings last year, delivering a record-breaking performance f […]

Cold Food, Hot Warnings: Health Inspectors Flag Violations Across Chesco WEST CHESTER, PA — A routine round of health inspections across Chester County this week surfaced a string of food safety lapses at popular eateries, p […]

Senators Push Crowdfunding Fix to Free Startups From Costly Accounting Hurdle WASHINGTON, D.C. — Seeking to loosen a financial choke point for startups while preserving investor safeguards, a bipartisan pair of senators on T […]

Army Tops Navy in Culinary Clash at Pa. Farm Show’s Military Tribute HARRISBURG, PA — Military Appreciation Day at the Pennsylvania Farm Show took a spirited turn Thursday as uniforms swapped rifles for recipes in a h […]

High Pay, Elite Units: Chester County Police Department Opens Hiring Push WEST CHESTER, PA — With competitive salaries, a defined-benefit pension, and access to specialized units, the Westtown–East Goshen Regional Police Dep […]

At Pa. Farm Show, Veterans Take Center Stage on Military Appreciation Day HARRISBURG, PA — Beneath the bright lights and packed halls of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex on Thursday, state leaders paused the bustle of the n […]

Pa. Lawmakers Move to Purge ‘Forever Chemicals’ From Daily Products HARRISBURG, PA — A bipartisan push in the Pennsylvania House is targeting so-called “forever chemicals” embedded in everyday products, with spons […]

$3.6M Surge for Parks and Trails Transforms SD44 Communities ROYERSFORD, PA — A wave of new state investment is set to reshape parks, trails, and waterways across Chester and Montgomery counties after more than $ […]

$8 Late Fee Cap Returns as Senators Target Banks’ Credit Card Profits WASHINGTON, D.C. — A trio of U.S. senators on Thursday introduced legislation to lock in an $8 cap on credit card late fees, reviving a consumer p […]

Longer Deadlines, Fewer Court Fights: Pennsylvania’s Tax Appeals Shift Pays Off HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s experiment with longer filing deadlines and mediated settlements for tax disputes is delivering early results, sta […]

Shapiro Unveils Fresh $10M Farm Grant Push as Innovation Fever Hits PA HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro on Wednesday used the spotlight of the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show to launch a bold new $10 million investment a […]

Shapiro Unveils Sweeping Farm Push as Pennsylvania Bets Big on Agriculture HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro used the national spotlight of the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show on Wednesday to lay out an aggressive, d […]