Maryann Pugh

Democrats Target the Couch as DNC Launches Major Push to Re-Engage Voters WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Democratic National Committee on Wednesday rolled out what party leaders described as their most aggressive early voter e […]

Insurance Check Goes Digital: Shapiro Signs Law to End Surprise Suspensions HARRISBURG, PA — Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday signed bipartisan legislation requiring the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to create an o […]

Scranton–NYC Rail Revival Hits Rare Milestone, Public Invited to Weigh In HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro administration is pushing ahead with plans to restore passenger rail service between Scranton and New York City, a […]

Fetterman Presses AV Industry on Jobs, Safety, and Pittsburgh’s Parking Chairs WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Wednesday challenged autonomous vehicle industry leaders on how self-driving technology will affect P […]

Lost Money Found: Farm Show Returns $225,000 to Pennsylvanians HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that more than $225,000 in unclaimed property was returned to Pennsylvanians during t […]

Cold Food, Dirty Surfaces: Health Inspectors Flag Multiple Chester County Eateries WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors cited a wide range of food safety and sanitation violations at restaurants, hotels, breweries and f […]

PennDOT Overhauls 23 License Centers to Cut Waits and Speed Service Statewide CARLISLE, PA — The Shapiro administration has completed renovations at 23 driver license centers across Pennsylvania, a move officials say is already r […]

Attorney General Warns Deed Fraud Scams Can Strip Homeowners of Their Homes HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning homeowners about a destructive form of fraud that can quietly transfer o […]

Efficiency Rules Cut Pollution, Saved Pennsylvanians $33 Billion, Analysis Finds HARRISBURG, PA — Federal energy and water efficiency standards have sharply reduced air pollution and saved Pennsylvania households tens of billions o […]

Republicans Blast Shapiro’s $53.2 Billion Budget as Spending Surge Risks Tax Hikes HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Republicans sharply criticized Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $53.2 billion state budget on Tuesday, arguing the plan rel […]

Unanimous House Vote Opens Door to Next-Generation Nuclear Reactors HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation Wednesday aimed at making it easier and more affordable t […]

House Unanimously Moves to Expand State Authority on Military Bases HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation Wednesday aimed at expanding the Commonwealth’s legal aut […]

Garrity: Families Can Claim $1,000 Trump Accounts for Newborns HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is urging families to take advantage of a new federal savings initiative that provides a $1,000 i […]

Dead Mouse, Unsafe Temps: Inspectors Cite Chester County Restaurants WEST CHESTER, PA — Health inspectors cited multiple food safety and sanitation violations at several Chester County food establishments during i […]

Auditor General Flags Compliance Issues in Chester County Firefighters Relief Audits HARRISBURG, PA — State auditors have released a new round of compliance reports examining how volunteer firefighters’ relief associations in Che […]

Hundreds of Puppy Mill Violations, Zero Penalties, ASPCA Finds in USDA Review WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal inspectors documented widespread suffering inside licensed puppy mills last year, yet not a single commercial dog breeder f […]

Postal Service Brings Hiring Push to South Philly With February Job Fair PHILADELPHIA, PA — The United States Postal Service will host a hiring fair in South Philadelphia as it looks to fill a range of indoor and outdoor p […]

Pa. Lawmakers Move to Shield Voter Data as Election Pressure Intensifies HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Tarik Khan on Wednesday announced legislation aimed at tightening protections around Pennsylvania’s voter data and ele […]

$6.9M Surge Fuels Chesapeake Bay Conservation Push Across Six States HARRISBURG, PA — A fresh infusion of federal conservation funding is set to ripple across the Chesapeake Bay watershed, as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife S […]

Senate GOP Blasts Shapiro Budget as Risky Gamble With Taxpayer Dollars HARRISBURG, PA — Senate Republican leaders unleashed sharp criticism Tuesday over Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed $53.2 billion state budget, acc […]