Maryann Pugh

Pennsylvania Breaks Records with $1.24 Billion Investment Powering Small and Veteran-Owned Businesses HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) has announced a record-breaking $1.24 billion in spending on contracts with s […]

FTC Delivers $19.8M in Refunds to Victims of Deceptive Aqua Finance Practices WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the distribution of over $19.8 million in refunds to nearly 30,000 consumers m […]

New Roundhouse to Preserve Historic Locomotives at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania STRASBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) has announced plans for the construction of a 16,000-square-foot, six-stall r […]

FDA Breakthrough: First-Ever Treatment Approved for Rare and Devastating CTX Disorder! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its recent approval of Ctexli (chenodiol), marking the first-ever t […]

Make a Difference: Donate Your Tax Refund to Support Pennsylvania’s Military Families in Need HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is encouraging residents to consider donating a portion of their 2 […]

FTC Unveils Bold Merger Rules to Protect Competition and Ensure Business Stability WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially implemented the 2023 Merger Guidelines, jointly developed with the Department of J […]

Protecting Women and Children: How the Trump Administration’s Bold New Policies Redefine Fairness and Safety WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken decisive action to implement President Trump’s executive orders aim […]

Maximize Your Refunds in 2025: Key Tax Changes and Credits You Need to Know Now WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a detailed update on essential changes and guidelines for the 2025 tax filing s […]

Historic U.S. Brig Niagara Set for Extensive Repairs Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary ERIE, PA — The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) has announced the opening of the bidding process for contractors to carry out a m […]

Your Time Is Running Out! PennDOT Launches Special REAL ID Days to Help You Beat the Deadline HARRISBURG, PA — With the May 7, 2025, federal enforcement deadline rapidly approaching, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is r […]

Tax Relief Made Easy! Pennsylvania Unveils Free Tools to Help You File Fast and Keep More Money in Your Pocket! HARRISBURG, PA — Tax season is in full swing, and Pennsylvania is rolling out a range of free online tools to make filing state and federal tax r […]

Unlock Bigger Rebates and New Opportunities—Pennsylvania’s Move to Support Spanish-Speaking Communities! HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is raising the bar on accessibility for its residents. The Department of Revenue has announced new Spanish-language r […]

Fight for American Jobs and Faster Transit—New Bill Could Revolutionize How Buses Keep Us Moving! WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is taking aim at outdated federal regulations they say are stifling the domestic bus m […]

Taxpayer Dollars at Risk: Rep. Friel Fights to Reform Education Funding Amid Cyber Charter School Overpayment Scandal HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Paul Friel has introduced a new bill aimed at tackling the significant overpayment of taxpayer funds to P […]

Pennsylvania’s Childcare Crisis Deepens: Families Struggle as Workforce Shrinks and Costs Rise HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is grappling with a childcare staffing crisis that has left many families without access to affordable care, t […]

Transforming Crisis into Care: Chester County's CIT Program Wins International Praise for Saving Lives WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program has achieved Silver Certification from CIT International, a notable e […]

Auditor General Demands Urgent Action to Fix Flawed Cyber Charter Funding and Protect Students’ Futures HARRISBURG, PA — Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor has unveiled a performance audit of five Pennsylvania cyber charter schools, prompting calls for s […]

Democrats Fight to Hold the Line: Pennsylvania Special Election Could Decide the Future of Working Families WASHINGTON, D.C. — DNC Chair Ken Martin has officially launched the “Organizing Everywhere” tour, a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening Democ […]

Unmasking Cruelty: Lawmakers Fight to End Animal Abuse and Protect Pennsylvania Communities HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers held a significant hearing on February 19 to address the persistent issue of animal fighting and its f […]

Shapiro Names Trailblazers to Transform Pennsylvania's Education and Environmental Future HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has announced the nomination of Dr. Carrie Rowe as Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) a […]