Maryann Pugh

VA Shatters Records with Over 1 Million Disability Claims Processed—Relief for Veterans Faster Than Ever WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has surpassed one million processed disability claims for Fiscal Year 2025, marking the e […]

Pentagon Enforces Sweeping Ban on Gender Dysphoria in Military, Sparking National Debate WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Defense has announced a new policy affecting service members diagnosed with gender dysphoria, directing their s […]

Pennsylvania Approves $87 Million for Community and Infrastructure Development HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger has announced the approval of 224 new p […]

Treasury Slashes Burdensome Rules, Offers Relief to Small Businesses and Taxpayers WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced significant changes to the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act, i […]

USDA Cracks Down on Benefits Abuse, Enforces Citizenship Rules to Protect Taxpayer Resources WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced new measures to enforce citizenship and legal residency requirements f […]

Education Department Unveils Bold Workforce Return, Investigates Title IX Violations, and Empowers Parents with New Reporting Portal WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has announced a series of significant actions this week that encompass the return of employees to i […]

SSA Closes Two Key Offices to Slash Waste and Deliver Smarter Public Service WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently closed two offices within its organization as part of broader efforts to s […]

VA Shakes Up Workforce, Redirects $83M to Transform Veterans’ Care—What It Means for You WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the dismissal of more than 1,400 probationary employees in non-mission c […]

Thrilling Whitewater Adventure Awaits as Tohickon Creek Transforms Into a Paddler’s Paradise UPPER BLACK EDDY, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has confirmed plans to release water from Lake N […]

PGCB Cracks Down with $81K in Fines and Urgent Child Safety Measures to Protect Pennsylvania Families HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has taken decisive enforcement actions, including the imposition of $81,575 in fines a […]

DCNR Highlights Major Renovations and Conservation Investments at Nolde Forest READING, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has unveiled a newly renovated C.H. McConnell Environmental E […]

Your Chance to Transform Lives: Don’t Miss the Commonwealth Job Fair Packed with Opportunities and Perks HARRISBURG, PA — Job seekers across Pennsylvania are being urged to explore new opportunities at the upcoming Commonwealth Job Fair, set to take p […]

Protect Pennsylvania’s Forests Now: Act Against Devastating Spongy Moth Threat Before It’s Too Late HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is urging Pennsylvania landowners to take immediate steps to protect f […]

Record-Breaking Year for Connections: Pennsylvania DOC Sees Historic High in Prison Visits HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) reached a milestone in 2024, reporting the highest number of visits between i […]

Pennsylvania Game Commission Strengthens Leadership with Two New Bureau Directors HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced the appointment of two accomplished professionals to key leadership roles, signaling c […]

FTC Crushes Restrictive No-Hire Agreements—Fighting for Workers' Right to Fair Opportunities WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order requiring Planned Building Services, Inc. and its affiliated c […]

Revolutionizing Pennsylvania’s Tech Future: How Shapiro’s Bold Reforms Are Saving Taxpayer Dollars HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has introduced sweeping reforms aimed at modernizing IT procurement for Pennsylvania state government, a m […]

FTC Launches Bold Crackdown on Exploitative Labor Practices—Fighting for Fairness and Protecting Workers' Futures WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson announced on Wednesday, February 26, the creation of a Joint Labor Task F […]

Over 27,000 Lives Saved: CDC Reports Unprecedented Drop in U.S. Overdose Deaths—The Fight Isn’t Over WASHINGTON, D.C. — Provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a nearly 24% decrease in drug overdose deaths i […]

Pennsylvania Riders Celebrate Freedom with Year-Round Motorcycle Inspections HARRISBURG, PA — Motorcyclists in Pennsylvania now have greater flexibility for vehicle safety inspections thanks to Act 149 of 2024, a new law s […]