Maryann Pugh

Shapiro Administration Launches Statewide Urban Agriculture Tour to Boost Innovation and Food Access PITTSBURGH, PA — The Shapiro Administration kicked off its 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour on Monday at Pittsburgh’s Bidwell Training Center, spo […]

Shusterman’s Juvenile Justice Reform Bills Advance in Pennsylvania House HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, announced this week that her third juvenile justice reform bill, House Bill 1573, has p […]

Pennsylvania Unveils Redesigned Provisional Ballot Envelopes to Reduce Rejections HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of State has introduced redesigned provisional ballot envelopes aimed at improving clarity for voters a […]

House Republicans Call for Fiscal Restraint as Pennsylvania Budget Stalemate Continues HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives advanced an unfinalized budget vehicle bill on Monday, marking another tense chapter in b […]

New Income Guidelines Expand Access to Free and Reduced-Price School Meals for 2025-26 School Year HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has announced updated income eligibility guidelines for the National School Lunch P […]

PA Agriculture Department Warns Consumers to Discard Byers Organic Dairy Raw Milk Due to E. Coli Contamination HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is urging consumers to immediately discard Byers Organic Dairy brand raw milk purchased b […]

DMVA Urges Veterans to Secure Missing Military Records to Access Earned Benefits ANNVILLE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is urging veterans across the Commonwealth to seek assistance in l […]

Pennsylvania Health Officials Warn Parents of Recalled Kids’ Bicycles Over Lead Hazard HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using certain children’s bicycles rec […]

Inmate at SCI Somerset Found Dead in Cell, State Police Investigation Underway SOMERSET, PA — Officials at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset have confirmed the death of inmate James Brown, 49, who was found u […]

Education Department Moves to Block Federal Funds for Illegal Immigrants in Career and Adult Education Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education announced on Thursday a sweeping policy shift that will end the use of federal funds to support i […]

ARPA-H Launches Ambitious Program to Regenerate Brain Tissue and Restore Neurological Function WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a groundbreaking effort to revolutionize brain repair, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), part of the U […]

Musser Gap Trail Expansion Opens, Launching Bold New Era for Outdoor Recreation in Centre County STATE COLLEGE, PA — In a major milestone for Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation landscape, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Sec […]

Module Design, Inc. Expands In Allegheny County With $2.4 Million Investment, Creating Dozens Of Jobs HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro announced that Module Design, Inc. (Module), a Pittsburgh-based modular housing manufacturer, will expand its o […]

Shapiro Signs Law Targeting AI Deepfake Scams, Strengthening Protections for Pennsylvanians HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro last week signed Senate Bill 649 into law, introducing strict criminal penalties for using artificial i […]

Education Department to Resume Interest on Loans in SAVE Plan Following Court Ruling WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education announced last week it will resume charging interest on federal student loans enrolled in the S […]

HHS Reverses Clinton-Era Policy, Restricts Federal Benefits to U.S. Citizens WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced a sweeping policy change aimed at restoring compliance w […]

Social Security Administration Reports Major Gains in Service and Efficiency WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced substantial advancements in its efforts to improve customer service a […]

FTC Distributes Over $400,000 in Refunds to Consumers Misled by Roca Labs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is issuing more than $409,000 in refunds to consumers who purchased weight-loss p […]

HHS Reaches $225,000 Settlement With Deer Oaks Over HIPAA Violations and Data Breaches WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a settlement with Deer Oaks – The […]

FTC Warns Companies and Major Retailers Over False ‘Made in USA’ Claims WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it recently issued warning letters to four companies for allegedly deceptive “Made in […]