Maryann Pugh

PLCB Delivers $2.1M Windfall to Strengthen Pennsylvania Communities HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has distributed over $2.1 million in liquor licensing fees to 1,125 municipalities a […]

FTC Shuts Down Fraudulent Debt Scheme Preying on Consumers with Fake Threats WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court has taken decisive action to shut down a phantom debt collection scheme, freezing its assets and temporarily h […]

Shining a Light on Resilience: New Exhibit Celebrates Harrisburg's AAPI Community and Culture HARRISBURG, PA — The State Museum of Pennsylvania has unveiled a powerful new exhibit titled Portraits of Identity: Harrisburg Asian American Pac […]

Is Your Business at Risk? SBA’s New Rules Shake Up Loans and Target Sanctuary Cities WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced sweeping changes designed to prioritize American citizens in its p […]

IRS Announces Unchanged Interest Rates for Second Quarter 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has confirmed that interest rates for the calendar quarter beginning April 1, 2025, will remain u […]

Pennsylvania’s $2M Boost to Recovery Housing Brings Hope to Families Battling Addiction HARRISBURG, PA — Over $2 million in grant funding has been awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) to improve a […]

Freedom to Hunt: Pennsylvania Bill Aims to Lift Sunday Ban and Revitalize Rural Communities HARRISBURG, PA — A long-standing limitation on hunting in Pennsylvania is once again under the spotlight as Senate Bill 67, aiming to fully repeal t […]

Have Your Say in Pennsylvania’s Transportation Future: PennDOT Seeks Public Input for 12-Year Plan HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking public feedback on its 12-Year Transportation Program, an i […]

PennDOT's $468 Million Boost Paves the Way for Safer Roads and Stronger Communities HARRISBURG, PA— The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a $468 million investment to assist municipalities across the Co […]

Will Pennsylvania’s Future Be Derailed? Federal Research Cuts Threaten Jobs, Innovation, and Global Leadership HARRISBURG, PA — A fierce battle is brewing over proposed federal cuts to critical research funding that could undermine Pennsylvania’s role as a hub o […]

Beat the Clock: PennDOT’s REAL ID Days Make Getting Your ID Easy Before the Federal Deadline HARRISBURG, PA — With the May 7, 2025, federal enforcement deadline approaching, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has an […]

CBP Cracks Down on Illegal Import: Noncompliant Tractor Seized to Protect U.S. Air Quality PHILADELPHIA, PA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Philadelphia have seized a noncompliant wheeled backhoe tractor imported from C […]

Pennsylvania Takes Bold Step to Combat Postpartum Depression, Empowering Mothers and Families Statewide PITTSBURGH, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2025-2026 budget outlines a significant investment in maternal health, including $5 million to sup […]

Pennsylvania Surges Ahead with $2.9 Billion in February Revenue, Closing in on Fiscal Goals HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania collected $2.9 billion in General Fund revenue in February, outperforming estimates by $44.0 million, or 1.6 percent, ac […]

NALT Secures $276,000 Grant for Pollinator Meadow Initiative CHADDS FORD, PA — The North American Land Trust (NALT) has been awarded a $276,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural R […]

Your Child’s Right to Play at Risk? PIAA’s New Policy Sparks Outrage and Legal Battles Over Transgender Athletes PHILADELPHIA, PA — A wave of opposition has emerged against the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association’s (PIAA) recent policy revisions con […]

Shapiro's Workforce Plan Sparks Debate Over Pennsylvania's Hiring Priorities HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s recently signed Executive Order 2025-01 has ignited a statewide conversation about the future of […]

Governor Shapiro’s Bold Move to Save PA Jobs and Revolutionize State Hiring — See How It Impacts You HARRISBURG, PA — Facing over 5,600 vacancies in the Commonwealth workforce, Governor Josh Shapiro has unveiled an ambitious plan to streamline hiring a […]

Attorney General Takes Stand Amid Looming Closure of Crozer Health System HARRISBURG, PA — The impending closure of Crozer Health System in Delaware County has spurred urgent calls for action from Attorney General Dave S […]

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce Bill to End Secret Voting on Energy Policies HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania representatives Chris Rabb and Joe Webster, both Democrats, have introduced legislation aimed at increasing t […]