Maryann Pugh

PFBC Celebrates Outstanding Achievements in Conservation and Rescue HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) recognized exemplary contributions to conservation and water safety during its q […]

USDA Announces $1.3 Billion in Additional Support for Specialty Crop Producers COLLEGE STATION, TX – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the distribution of a second round of payments under the Marketing A […]

Pennsylvania Reports Second Lowest Highway Fatalities on Record for 2024 HARRISBURG, PA — Highway fatalities in Pennsylvania decreased significantly in 2024, with 1,127 lives lost, marking the second lowest total since r […]

Education Reform Unveiled: Easier Accreditations, New Rules for Colleges WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has initiated major reforms to the higher education accreditation system as part of its c […]

Pennsylvania Invests $10.35 Million in STEM and CTE Education Programs HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced the allocation of $10.35 million in PAsmart Advancing Grants to 55 o […]

FTC Shuts Down Fraudsters Threatening Jail for Fake Debts! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced decisive action against Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI) and its owner, Kenneth R […]

HHS Review Finds Weak Evidence for Gender Transition Interventions in Youth WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health and Office of P […]

Educational Freedom for Families: Bold ACF Plan Puts Parents in Control! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has announced n […]

Pennsylvania Awards $14 Million to Expand Dual Credit Programs Across State HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has announced the allocation of $14 million in grant funding to 15 public i […]

Pennsylvania Reports $6.2 Billion in General Fund Revenue for April, Exceeding Estimates HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania reported $6.2 billion in General Fund revenue for April, surpassing estimates by $363.2 million, or 6.2 percent, a […]

Honoring Sacrifice: VA National Cemetery Administration Leads Memorial May Tributes WASHINGTON, D.C. — Throughout May, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is spearheading nationwide efforts t […]

SCI Fayette Reports Death of Inmate LABELLE, PA — Officials at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette confirmed the death of inmate Thomas Gray Jr., 41, who was found u […]

Two Forest Tracts in Pennsylvania Wilds Added to National Old-Growth Forest Network OKOME, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is celebrating the inclusion of two forest tracts in the P […]

$18M Refunds Are Here! Did Publishers Clearing House Mislead You? WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun distributing over $18 million in refunds to consumers misled by deceptive practices l […]

Pennsylvania Invests $2 Million to Boost Life Sciences Innovation HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has announced a $2 million investment in Neovate Life S […]

Older Artists Shine in Pennsylvania’s First Capitol Art Showcase HARRISBURG, PA — Visitors to the Pennsylvania State Capitol will have the chance to admire 30 remarkable works of art created by Pennsylvanians aged 6 […]

FTC Confronts AI Accuracy Claims with Proposed Order Against Workado WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a proposed order against Workado, LLC, targeting the company’s advertising of its AI […]

SBA Launches New Grant Initiative to Boost U.S. Manufacturing WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has introduced a new funding opportunity under its Made in America Manufacturing I […]

Is Your Financial Safety Plan Ready? IRS Shares Disaster Prep Tips WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is urging taxpayers to prioritize disaster preparedness as part of National Wildfire Awareness M […]

CFPB Adjusts Enforcement Priorities for Small Business Lending Rule WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a shift in its enforcement priorities regarding the Small Business L […]