Maryann Pugh

NextGen America, Ballot Builder Partner to Boost Youth Voter Participation WASHINGTON, D.C. — NextGen America has partnered with Ballot Builder, a nonpartisan voter guide resource, to help young voters better understand c […]

Audit Uncovers How Berks Treasurer Managed Millions in Hunting and Fishing Fees HARRISBURG, PA — A new compliance audit of the Berks County Treasurer’s Office found the county properly collected, reported, and remitted millions of […]

Pennsylvania Expands Free Legal Hotline for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren HERSHEY, PA — The Shapiro administration has expanded a free statewide legal hotline for grandparents raising grandchildren, extending access to a […]

Pennsylvania AG Warns Seniors of Growing Medicare Equipment Scam HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging Pennsylvania seniors and their families to be on alert for a rising Medicare scam in which d […]

Fetterman Backs Bill to Expand Fair Housing Act Protections for Veterans, Families WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has joined a group of lawmakers backing legislation to expand federal housing protections for v […]

PA House Panel to Weigh Bill Requiring Anti-Trafficking Training for Hospitality Workers HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing Oct. 2 on legislation that w […]

Pennsylvania AG Warns of Spoofed Calls Threatening Arrest by Fake Sheriffs HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning residents to be on guard against a government imposter scam in which callers p […]

Governor Shapiro Honors Fallen Heroes With Keystone First Responder Award HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro this week presented the 2025 Keystone First Responder Award to the families of three Pennsylvanians who lost t […]

Davis Presses Lawmakers to Bolster Funding for Crime Victim Services HARRISBURG, PA — Lt. Gov. Austin Davis is urging Congress and state lawmakers to strengthen funding for crime victims, warning that critical services r […]

Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee Advances Gun Safety Bill Package HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee has advanced a slate of gun safety bills aimed at curbing gun violence, addressing l […]

Fetterman, Houlahan Join Brief Challenging Trump USDA Cuts That Endangered Farms, Food Banks WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania have joined a coalition of lawmakers supporting a m […]

Pennsylvania AG Warns of Scam Risks Tied to Fundraisers for Fallen Officers HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday is cautioning Pennsylvanians to remain vigilant against potential scams tied to donation drives for the f […]

ICE Targets ‘Worst of the Worst’ Criminal Aliens as Sanctuary States Resist WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement intensified operations last week, arresting hundreds of criminal illegal aliens with c […]

Can America’s Grid Keep Up With AI? DOE Bets on ‘Speed to Power’ Plan WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy has unveiled a new initiative aimed at overhauling the speed and scale of grid infrastructure p […]

HUD Unveils Bold Housing Moves: What They Mean for Communities Nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development last week spotlighted its work to expand affordable housing and revitalize c […]

Labor Dept. Targets Unsafe Jobs, Visa Abuse, and Job Losses in Sweeping Actions WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor last week announced a series of actions ranging from new training for federal contractors to major e […]

Wildfire System Overhaul, $54M Land Boost Aim to Reshape Conservation WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture last week announced sweeping reforms to modernize the federal wildfire response s […]

PA Opens $85M Fund to Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has issued a Request for Proposals inviting organizations to apply for funding to e […]

Pentagon Honors POW/MIA as Trump Deploys Guard, Strikes Narco-Terrorists WASHINGTON, D.C. — The War Department marked National POW/MIA Recognition Day on Friday with a solemn Pentagon ceremony honoring American service m […]

Foreign Buyers Pour Billions Into U.S. Assets Despite Bank Liability Drop WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Treasury reported that foreign investors added $2.1 billion in net capital inflows to U.S. securities a […]