Maryann Pugh

ICYMI: PA Child Care Bonuses Rise as Workforce Shortages Persist PHILADELPHIA, PA — Thousands of Pennsylvania child care workers are set to receive larger retention bonuses under a proposed state budget expansion, a […]

IRS Opens Saturday Tax Help Taxpayers WASHINGTON, D.C. — Taxpayers will have additional opportunities to get in-person help from the Internal Revenue Service later this month, with s […]

PA Expands 24/7 Crisis Help as Demand for Services Surges HARRISBURG, PA — Nearly 28,000 Pennsylvanians have been referred to substance use treatment through a state helpline since Governor Josh Shapiro took o […]

Treasury Taps BNY for New “Trump Accounts” Rollout WASHINGTON, D.C. — Families may soon have access to a new government-backed financial account program for children, as the Treasury Department moves f […]

$125K Cleanup Clears Path for Housing on Bucks Brownfield HARRISBURG, PA — A $125,625 state grant will fund environmental cleanup at a long-idled industrial site in Sellersville Borough, paving the way for r […]

$16M VA Grants Aim to Expand Sports Access for Veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. — Veterans with disabilities may see expanded access to recreational and rehabilitation programs as the Department of Veterans A […]

PA Opens $5M Grant Push to Fight Alzheimer’s, ALS, Parkinson’s HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania researchers can now apply for $5 million in state funding aimed at advancing treatments and potential cures for n […]

Final IRS Tip Tax Rule Expands Who Qualifies for Break WASHINGTON, D.C. — More tipped workers will be able to claim a federal tax deduction under finalized rules defining which jobs qualify and what c […]

USDA Rule Speeds Environmental Reviews for Projects WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farmers, ranchers, and rural communities may see faster approval of federal projects after the U.S. Department of Agriculture f […]

Education Dept. Lifts Title IX Agreements From Six Schools WASHINGTON, D.C. — Six school districts and institutions will no longer be bound by certain federal civil rights compliance agreements after the U.S. D […]

CMS Pushes Digital Health Shift With New App Ecosystem WASHINGTON, D.C. — Patients may soon be able to access and share their medical information more easily through new digital tools unveiled by the C […]

$135M Federal Push Targets Rural Care and Nutrition Gaps WASHINGTON, D.C. — Patients in rural communities and underserved areas may see expanded access to nutrition services and medical care under more than $ […]

VA Enrollment Surge Raises Questions on Access, Impact WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 100,000 veterans have newly enrolled in Department of Veterans Affairs health care so far in 2026, reaching that m […]

StubHub to Pay $10M Over Hidden Ticket Fees Complaint WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ticket buyers who were shown incomplete prices online may receive refunds after federal regulators ordered StubHub to pay $10 m […]

Free SBA Summit Offers Small Businesses Tools to Grow WASHINGTON, D.C. — Small business owners nationwide will have access to free training, federal resources, and networking opportunities during a t […]

New IRS Rule Targets Cash Transfers Abroad With 1% Tax WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans who send money overseas using cash or similar payment methods will face a new 1% federal tax beginning in 2026 under p […]

New GeoTrail Opens 25 Parks to History Hunters Statewide HANOVER, PA — A new statewide geocaching trail launching this weekend will guide visitors through 25 Pennsylvania state parks, combining outdoor r […]

$87K Arts Investment Aims to Boost Pittsburgh Tourism PITTSBURGH, PA — A new state-backed arts initiative aims to position Pittsburgh as a national destination for craft, supported by $87,000 in seed f […]

Kennett Square Senior Fair Offers Free Services, Music, and Community Support KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A morning of helpful resources, live music, and community connection is coming to Kennett Square as local seniors are invited to t […]

Trout Stocking Highlights Cleaner Streams, More Fishing Access LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — Expanded stream restoration efforts across Pennsylvania are improving water quality and increasing fishing opportunities, s […]