Maryann Pugh

Dismantling DEI and Restoring Meritocracy: How the Defense Department Is Reshaping America’s Military WASHINGTON, D.C. — A nine-member task force from the Department of Defense (DOD) is set to tour military installations across the country as part of e […]

How HHS and USDA Plan to Tackle Childhood Obesity with Bold New Initiative WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins joined f […]

State Museum of Pennsylvania Earns Prestigious Re-Accreditation from American Alliance of Museums HARRISBURG, PA — The State Museum of Pennsylvania has once again been recognized among the nation’s elite cultural institutions, having achieved re- […]

USDA Declares Forest Emergency: What It Means for Timber, Wildfires, and Rural Jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced an “Emergency Situation Determination” across 112 million acres of Natio […]

Historic U.S.-Panama Special Ops Talks Set the Stage for Regional Security Advancements WASHINGTON, D.C. —The first official U.S.-Panama special operations forces (SOF) talks, held February 18, 2025, marked a significant step in the o […]

Tragedy Turns to Action: How Paul Miller’s Law Will Save Lives on Pennsylvania Roads HARRISBURG, PA — Ahead of the implementation of Paul Miller’s Law, the Shapiro Administration is taking steps to combat distracted driving during Nat […]

Your Vote, Your Voice: Don’t Miss These Critical Dates for Pennsylvania’s Primary Election HARRISBURG, PA — With the May 20 primary election on the horizon, Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has announced a comprehensive v […]

Why the USDA Just Cut Federal Funds to Maine Schools Over Title IX Conflicts WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a suspension of federal funding for specific Maine educational p […]

Stop the Spread: How You Can Help Protect Pennsylvania’s Agriculture from the Spotted Lanternfly Crisis HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has announced the expansion of its spotted lanternfly quarantine zone to include B […]

Your Community Needs You: Step Up as a Volunteer Firefighter and Be a Local Hero Today HARRISBURG, PA — Volunteer firefighters are the foundation of Pennsylvania’s emergency response system. With over 90% of the state’s more than 2,000 […]

Pentagon's Latest Moves: Strikes on Threats, New Combat Standards, and Honoring Heroes WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Defense has provided a comprehensive update on its recent activities, highlighting precision military s […]

How USDA’s New Trade Programs Can Open Global Doors for U.S. Farmers—Here’s What You Need to Know WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the launch of agricultural trade promotion programs for fiscal year 2026 a […]

Federal Government Launches New Team to Expedite Title IX Investigations WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amid growing concerns over Title IX violations in schools, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and Department of Justice (DOJ) a […]

DMVA Urges Eligible Veterans to Apply for Amputee and Paralyzed Veterans Pension ANNVILLE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is encouraging eligible veterans to apply for the Amputee and P […]

Surge in Camping Reservations Sets Pennsylvania’s State Parks Up for a Record-Breaking Summer HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests are on track for a record-setting summer, with the Department of Conservation and Natural Res […]

Federal Education Department Demands States Certify Civil Rights Compliance WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Education has issued a mandate requiring State Education Agencies (SEAs) to certify their adherence to f […]

Pennsylvania’s General Fund Revenue Exceeds March Estimates by $70 Million HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s General Fund revenue collections for March totaled $6.2 billion, exceeding projections by $70 million, or 1.1 p […]

Pennsylvania’s State Parks Stay Open and “Awesome” Amid Federal Closures HARRISBURG, PA — Amid the closure of several federal campgrounds due to staffing shortages, Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests remain fully ope […]

Education Department Opens Dialogue on Reforming Federal Student Aid Rules WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education has announced plans to initiate a comprehensive negotiated rul […]

Pennsylvania Awards $2.8 Million to Advance Manufacturing Innovation HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has allocated over $2.8 million in grants through the M […]