Maryann Pugh

Pennsylvania Voters Reminded of Mail-in Ballot Deadlines Ahead of Primary HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has issued a reminder to registered voters planning to vote by mail in the May 2 […]

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Tours Central Pennsylvania to Prioritize Farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Central Pennsylvania last week, participating in a series of engagements to a […]

Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate Steady in March Amid Record Job Growth HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has reported that the state’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.8 percent in […]

U.S. Department of Education Demands Transparency from Harvard on Foreign Gift Disclosures WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has issued a formal records request to Harvard University following a review that uncovered i […]

Restoration of Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence Underway After Arson Attack HARRISBURG, PA — Following an attempted arson and homicide attack at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence, the Department of General Services (DG […]

Social Security Administration Backs Presidential Directive to Protect Benefits Integrity WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially endorsed President Donald Trump’s memorandum, “Preventing Illegal Aliens fro […]

Pennsylvania Honors Local Governments for Outstanding Community Contributions HARRISBURG, PA — On April 16, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), led by Secretary Rick Siger, recognized r […]

Autism Prevalence in U.S. Rises to 1 in 31, CDC Report Reveals WASHINGTON, D.C. — Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) now affects 1 in 31 children born in 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control and P […]

Pennsylvania Investors Advised to File Refund Claims Following GS Partners Settlement HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) is urging residents who invested with GS Partners to file claims for p […]

HHS Launches Whistleblower Tip Portal, Initiates Investigation into Pediatric Hospital WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the launch of a new online portal to receive whistleblower c […]

Pennsylvania Department of Aging Elevates Transparency, Speeds Elder Abuse Investigations HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) has unveiled significant strides in improving transparency and efficiency across Area A […]

IRS Unveils Multi-Year Plan to Strengthen Whistleblower Program WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Whistleblower Office has announced a comprehensive multi-year operating plan, marking a pivotal s […]

FTC Expands Lawsuit Against GTCR Over Surmodics Acquisition WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an amended complaint in its ongoing lawsuit challenging GTCR BC Holdings, LLC’s pro […]

VA Launches Commissions to Fill Top Leadership Roles WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the formation of commissions to identify candidates for the positions o […]

IRS Encourages Taxpayers to Adjust Withholding with Free Online Tool WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is urging taxpayers to review their federal tax withholding early to avoid any surprises when f […]

FDA Implements New Policy to Restrict Industry Ties on Advisory Committees WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a new policy directive to limit employees of FDA-regulated companies, s […]

SBA Reports Significant Growth in Manufacturing Loans Under Trump Administration WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has reported a remarkable 74% increase in the number of SBA 7(a) loans approved for s […]

IRS Urges Late Tax Filers to Submit Returns to Minimize Penalties WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reminding taxpayers who missed the April 15 filing deadline to submit their tax returns p […]

Pennsylvania Illuminates History in National Tribute to Paul Revere’s Ride HARRISBURG, PA — On Friday, Pennsylvania joined a nationwide initiative, “Two Lights for Tomorrow,” to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Paul R […]

Former State Police Commissioner Tapped for Security Review of Governor’s Residence HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have enlisted Jeffrey B. Miller, a seasoned security consultant and former State Police C […]