Maryann Pugh

Your Vote, Your Voice: Don’t Miss These Critical Dates for Pennsylvania’s Primary Election HARRISBURG, PA — With the May 20 primary election on the horizon, Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has announced a comprehensive v […]

Why the USDA Just Cut Federal Funds to Maine Schools Over Title IX Conflicts WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a suspension of federal funding for specific Maine educational p […]

Stop the Spread: How You Can Help Protect Pennsylvania’s Agriculture from the Spotted Lanternfly Crisis HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has announced the expansion of its spotted lanternfly quarantine zone to include B […]

Your Community Needs You: Step Up as a Volunteer Firefighter and Be a Local Hero Today HARRISBURG, PA — Volunteer firefighters are the foundation of Pennsylvania’s emergency response system. With over 90% of the state’s more than 2,000 […]

Pentagon's Latest Moves: Strikes on Threats, New Combat Standards, and Honoring Heroes WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Defense has provided a comprehensive update on its recent activities, highlighting precision military s […]

How USDA’s New Trade Programs Can Open Global Doors for U.S. Farmers—Here’s What You Need to Know WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the launch of agricultural trade promotion programs for fiscal year 2026 a […]

Federal Government Launches New Team to Expedite Title IX Investigations WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amid growing concerns over Title IX violations in schools, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and Department of Justice (DOJ) a […]

DMVA Urges Eligible Veterans to Apply for Amputee and Paralyzed Veterans Pension ANNVILLE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is encouraging eligible veterans to apply for the Amputee and P […]

Surge in Camping Reservations Sets Pennsylvania’s State Parks Up for a Record-Breaking Summer HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests are on track for a record-setting summer, with the Department of Conservation and Natural Res […]

Federal Education Department Demands States Certify Civil Rights Compliance WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Education has issued a mandate requiring State Education Agencies (SEAs) to certify their adherence to f […]

Pennsylvania’s General Fund Revenue Exceeds March Estimates by $70 Million HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s General Fund revenue collections for March totaled $6.2 billion, exceeding projections by $70 million, or 1.1 p […]

Pennsylvania’s State Parks Stay Open and “Awesome” Amid Federal Closures HARRISBURG, PA — Amid the closure of several federal campgrounds due to staffing shortages, Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests remain fully ope […]

Education Department Opens Dialogue on Reforming Federal Student Aid Rules WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education has announced plans to initiate a comprehensive negotiated rul […]

Pennsylvania Awards $2.8 Million to Advance Manufacturing Innovation HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has allocated over $2.8 million in grants through the M […]

Medicare 2026 Overhaul: Key Reforms Aim to Lower Costs and Enhance Care Access WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule on Friday, April 4, 2025, that introduces sweeping updates t […]

Federal Government Issues Final Title IX Warning to Maine Department of Education WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has delivered a final warning to the Maine Department of Edu […]

FTC Cracks Down on Impersonation Scams, Targeting $2.95 Billion in Consumer Losses WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced significant enforcement actions in the year following the implementation of the G […]

Harvard Faces Federal Scrutiny Over $8.7B in Grants Amid Anti-Semitism Probe WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Departments of Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the General Services Administration (GSA) recently a […]

VA Announces New Sites for Federal EHR Rollout in 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has unveiled the next phase of its initiative to modernize health care records for v […]

FTC Warns EIN Filing Services Over Misleading Practices WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued warning letters to operators of websites offering Employer Identification Number ( […]