Maryann Pugh

VA Report Reveals Progress and Challenges in Fight Against Veteran Suicide WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has unveiled its most extensive annual analysis of Veteran suicide, the National Ve […]

FDA Redefines ‘Healthy’ to Combat America’s Diet-Related Health Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nutrition just got a major overhaul, and it’s long overdue. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a new, stri […]

Historic Price Reductions: Medicare Part B Drug Costs Drop Thanks to Inflation Reduction Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — For millions of Americans on Medicare, relief is on the horizon. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through th […]

VA Takes Bold Steps to Combat Veteran Homelessness with New Funding and Initiatives WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is stepping up its fight against Veteran homelessness with three ambitious new in […]

FTC Finalizes Order Against Marriott and Starwood Over Data Breaches WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order requiring Marriott International, Inc. and its subsidiary, Starwood H […]

FTC Settles with Rytr Over Allegations of Fake Review Generators WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order against Rytr, a company accused of facilitating the creation of fa […]

Treasury and IRS Propose Updates to Tax Practitioner Rules Under Circular 230 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service recently unveiled proposed regulations to modernize Circular 230, t […]

Fraud on a Billion-Dollar Scale? CFPB Takes on Zelle and Big Banks in Explosive Lawsuit WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently filed a lawsuit against Early Warning Services, the operator of the Zelle p […]

FTC Declares War on Junk Fees with Bold New Rule WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just pulled the rug out from under deceptive pricing schemes with the launch last week of its gr […]

CFPB Targets Credit Card Companies Over Reward Scams and Sky-High Interest Rates WASHINGTON, D.C. — With a move designed to shake the foundations of the credit card industry, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has la […]

Heartwarming Holiday Pause: MyChesCo Team Takes Time to Celebrate Christmas with You in Mind! WEST CHESTER, PA — MyChesCo, Chester County’s trusted source for local news and information, is taking a short hiatus to allow its dedicated wri […]

IRS to Automatically Issue Payments for Missed 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced plans to distribute automatic payments to certain taxpayers eligible for the 2021 R […]

CFPB Calls Out Mortgage Servicers Over Harmful Practices Toward Divorced and Bereaved Homeowners WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a damning report highlighting how mortgage servicers are routinely fa […]

First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in U.S. Sparks Urgent Reminder for Precautions WASHINGTON, D.C. — A chilling milestone in U.S. public health has been confirmed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently a […]

CFPB Cracks Down on Risky Clean Energy Loans to Protect Homeowners WASHINGTON, D.C. — A groundbreaking new rule finalized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is set to bring much-needed safeguards to ho […]

IRS Announces 2025 Mileage Rates, Highlights Changes for Business Use WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced updated optional standard mileage rates for 2025, affecting taxpayers using a […]

CFPB Report Exposes Shocking Violations in Student Loan Market WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has blown the lid off a range of unscrupulous practices in the student loan in […]

Celebrating Pennsylvania's Artistic Legacy: Greg Rohrer Honored with Art of the State 2024 Purchase Award” HARRISBURG, PA — The State Museum of Pennsylvania has once again placed the spotlight on the immense talent cultivating the Commonwealth’s artistic ide […]

Pennsylvania’s Job Market Holds Steady Amid National Fluctuations HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s economy continues to show resilience, even as slight shifts in unemployment offer a reminder of the challenges fac […]

Pennsylvania Invests $5 Million to Power Up Workforce Development and Boost Economic Growth HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is making a bold move to future-proof its workforce and supercharge the economy. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & […]