Maryann Pugh

FTC Secures $337.3 Million for Consumers Cheated by Unlawful Practices in 2024! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released its 2024 Annual Report on Refunds to Consumers, showcasing $337.3 million refunded t […]

Waiting for That Car? FTC Returns $934,000 to Victims of Vroom’s Broken Promises! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it will distribute over $934,000 in refunds to more than 20,000 consumers harmed b […]

Scammed? FTC Sends $15.5 Million Back to Students Duped by Career Step Promises! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the distribution of over $15.5 million in refunds to nearly 43,000 consumers who w […]

Protect Your Benefits Now: SSA Cracks Down on Fraud to Keep Your Money Safe WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has clarified its commitment to bolstering beneficiary protections, addressing recent m […]

Is Your Health Coverage at Risk? CMS Cracks Down on Fraud to Protect Taxpayer Dollars and Your Future WASHINGTON, D.C. — A dramatic series of reforms proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) aims to address mounting concerns over i […]

Claim Your Refund Now! FTC Sends $25.5 Million Back to Victims of Tech Scam Lies WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced plans to distribute more than $25.5 million to consumers who were misled into p […]

Attention Retirees: Don’t Miss Your Deadline to Avoid Hefty Penalties on Retirement Distributions! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder to retirees that individuals who turn 73 in 2024 must begin taking R […]

Don’t Miss Out on YOUR $781 Refund! Act Now Before $1 Billion Vanishes Forever WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that over 1.1 million taxpayers nationwide have yet to claim their 2021 tax r […]

Discover the Joy of Fishing: Pennsylvania’s Massive Trout Stocking Aims to Hook Families and Create Lifelong Memories! MIFFLINBURG, PA — This past week, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat C […]

State Rep. Chris Pielli Rallies Against Proposed VA Job Cuts WEST CHESTER, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, joined local veterans on Friday, March 14, at a rally held at the historic Chester C […]

K-9 Guci Retires After Distinguished Career with New Castle County Police NEW CASTLE, DE — After more than nine years of dedicated service, K-9 Guci of the New Castle County Division of Police has officially retired, l […]

PennDOT Urges Safe Driving for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day festivities, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), local law enforcement, and t […]

Vijay Kapoor Appointed as New Chester Receiver as Michael T. Doweary Steps Down CHESTER, PA — Michael T. Doweary, the longest-serving Receiver in Pennsylvania’s Act 47 program, has announced his resignation, set to take effect on […]

ACLU, Education Law Center Push Back Against Federal Threat to Diversity Programs PHILADELPHIA, PA — The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania and the Education Law Center-PA have issued a firm response to a U.S. D […]

Governor Shapiro Celebrates Milestone of 300th Orphaned Well Plugged WASHINGTON, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro joined local leaders and officials this week in Washington County to mark the plugging of the 300th orphaned o […]

Senator Fetterman Introduces Bill to Eliminate Student Meal Debt WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has introduced the School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act, legislation aimed at eliminating all o […]

Pennsylvania Lawmaker Reintroduces Bill to Protect Medical Cannabis Users from DUI Penalties HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Chris Rabb (D-Phila.) is once again pushing for legislative reform to protect medical cannabis patients in P […]

Public Hearing at Kennett Library Explores Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit Proposal KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A Pennsylvania House Finance Committee public hearing, held at the Kennett Library on March 12, brought together state o […]

Chester County Leaders Celebrate AgConnect Expansion and Honor Century Farm Legacy CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — Local officials, agricultural advocates, and industry leaders gathered this week at Milky Way Farm in Chester Springs to c […]

Pennsylvania Judiciary Committee Approves Bill to Support Military Families HARRISBURG, PA — House Bill 491, introduced by State Representative Chris Pielli (D-Chester), has cleared a significant hurdle with unanimous a […]