Maryann Pugh

FTC and State Attorneys General Sue Deere & Company Over Unfair Repair Practices WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), joined by the Attorneys General of Illinois and Minnesota, has filed a lawsuit against ag […]

Did Your Student Debt Spiral Out of Control? CFPB Fights Back to Expose Shocking Collection Scams! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a settlement with the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts, re […]

Your Family's Best Winter Ever Awaits! Discover Unbeatable Ski Deals and Magical Moments in Pennsylvania! HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has introduced “Bunny Hill Weekends” as part of the Visit P […]

Scammed by 'The Sales Mentor'? FTC Sends Out $960K in Urgent Refunds—Check If You're Eligible Now! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun distributing more than $960,000 in refunds to 8,174 consumers who fell victim to de […]

Shocking Violations Exposed: 26 Banned from PA Casinos for Fraud and Child Neglect! HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has added 26 individuals to its various Involuntary Exclusion Lists, underscoring its c […]

Shocking $106M Vanguard Settlement Unveiled—Could Your Retirement Savings Be at Risk? HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) has joined a $106 million settlement with Vanguard Marketing C […]

Pennsylvania's Banking Regulators Achieve Prestigious Triple Reaccreditation HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) has reaffirmed its position as a national leader in financial r […]

CFPB Sues Capital One Over Alleged $2 Billion in Lost Consumer Interest WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Capital One, N.A., and its parent company, Capital On […]

Unlock Your Digital Future: How CODE PA is Transforming Your Access to State Services Now! HARRISBURG, PA — When Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled the Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience (CODE PA) in April 2023, it marked the beginning of […]

FTC Takes Bold Action Against Mobilewalla for Selling Sensitive Location Data WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a sweeping order against data broker Mobilewalla Inc., restricting its ability to […]

Help Protect Pennsylvania’s Wild Turkeys – Your Sightings Can Make a Difference! HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is calling on residents to assist in locating turkey flocks for an ongoing research project de […]

IRS Issues Guidance on Tax Treatment of Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released new guidance clarifying the federal income and employment tax treatment of co […]

Innovative Apprenticeship Program Tackles Pennsylvania’s Teacher Shortage HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is taking bold action to combat its teacher shortage crisis, unveiling a $4.2 million grant opportunity to expand its Ce […]

Are You Trapped by Buy Now, Pay Later? CFPB Reveals Startling Truth About Your Debt! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released a comprehensive study shedding light on the behavior of consumers ut […]

Scranton-to-NYC Rail Project Gains Momentum with Transformative Plans and Federal Backing HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a critical step forward in the Scranton to New York Penn St […]

FTC Cracks Down on Location Data Misuse: Gravy Analytics and Venntel Face Major Ban WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final order prohibiting Gravy Analytics and its subsidiary Venntel from un […]

Pennsylvania Offers Grants to Transform Communities with Safer Walking and Biking Paths HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has officially launched the application process for the 2025-26 WalkWorks Active Tr […]

IRS Launches Pilot Programs to Enhance Alternative Dispute Resolution Options WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has introduced three pilot programs aimed at refining its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in […]

New Permit Tracker Revolutionizes Application Process in Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience (CODE PA) have un […]

CFPB Takes Bold Action to Stop Big Banks from Stripping Away Your Rights! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has introduced a proposed rule aimed at ending practices by financial companies th […]