Maryann Pugh

John Fetterman Fights for Fairer School Lunches: Bold Plan to End Milk Waste and Feed Millions of Hungry Kids WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan coalition led by U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Senator John Kennedy (R-LA), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has i […]

Families Uprooted, Safety at Risk: Pennsylvania Prison Closures Spark Outrage and Unanswered Questions HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association (PSCOA) voiced strong opposition to the Shapiro administration’s proposed p […]

New Bill Aims to Revolutionize Contraceptive Access and Improve Women's Health Nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) have introduced the Convenient Contraception Act, a […]

Think You’re Safe? How Scammers Are Using PUC’s Number to Target You HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has issued a consumer alert following reports of a scam targeting residents across t […]

Your Chance to Shine in Chester County: Share Your Story with MyChesCo for Free! WEST CHESTER, PA — MyChesCo, Chester County’s trusted online hub for everything local, is excited to share an incredible opportunity for area bus […]

Audit Uncovers UPMC’s Costly Errors That Left Taxpayers Losing $120,000 HARRISBURG, PA — A performance audit conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General has uncovered significant shortcomings in U […]

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Updates Exclusion Lists and Issues $10,000 Fine HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has expanded its efforts to maintain safety and integrity within the state’s gaming est […]

Massive Energy Users Threaten Pennsylvania’s Power Grid? PUC Hearing to Uncover the Truth HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has unanimously approved a motion to convene a public hearing addressing the g […]

Pennsylvania Invests $2.4 Million to Strengthen Career Pathways for High School Students HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced an investment of nearly $2.4 million to bolster career p […]

Pennsylvania Offers Free Testing to Remove Lead from Schools’ Drinking Water, Safeguarding Children’s Health HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced the launch of a no-cost water sampling initiative aimed at eliminating lead contamination i […]

Pennsylvania Cuts Workers' Comp Costs by 8.67%, Boosting Relief for Businesses and Safeguards for Workers HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) and the Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) have approved an 8.67% reduction in loss c […]

Shapiro Administration Invests $1.5M to Support Student Parents and Strengthen Pennsylvania Families HARRISBURG, PA — Expanding its commitment to improving educational access and affordability, the Shapiro Administration has announced over $1.5 m […]

Pennsylvania Hunters Hit Record High with 11% Boost in 2024-25 Deer Harvest HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania hunters achieved a significant milestone during the 2024-25 hunting seasons, harvesting an estimated 476,880 deer s […]

Transforming Cafeterias Statewide: PA Schools Receive $332,000 for Vital Upgrades HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has announced the allocation of over $332,000 in Food Service Equipment grants to 12 l […]

New Leadership Takes Charge: Pennsylvania State Police Announce Major Promotions HARRISBURG, PA —The Pennsylvania State Police, under the leadership of Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris, announced multiple promotions during a c […]

DOE Unveils $900M Nuclear Initiative, Cuts Appliance Rules, and Modernizes Labs WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a series of significant policy initiatives and updates last week, reflecting its c […]

Join the 2025 Pick Up Pennsylvania Movement: Make a Difference in Your Community Today! HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration is extending an invitation to residents across the Commonwealth to participate in the 2025 Pick Up P […]

HUD and DHS Join Forces to Redirect Housing Aid to U.S. Citizens, Crack Down on Illegal Benefit Use WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, March 24, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and U.S. Department of Homeland S […]

Transforming Rural Health Care: IUP Partners with Torrance State Hospital to Train Future Physicians TORRANCE, PA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh announced a new clinical training partnership between the Indiana U […]

Interior Department Unveils $353M Energy Payout, Record Lease Sales, and Offshore Expansion WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior made a series of key announcements last week, highlighting substantial financial disbursements to G […]