Maryann Pugh

ACF Announces $44 Million in Grants to Enhance Financial Security for Families WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a su […]

HHS Releases STI National Strategic Plan Progress Report and Highlights New Focus on HSV WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled the 2021–2023 Progress Report for the Sexually Transmitted Infe […]

VA Proposes Elimination of Telehealth Copayments and New Grant Program to Expand Access WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a proposal to eliminate copayments for all telehealth services. This i […]

FDA Proposes Removal of Oral Phenylephrine from OTC Nasal Decongestants WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a pivotal step in consumer protection by proposing the removal of oral ph […]

IRS Urges Taxpayers to Maximize Savings with Flexible Spending Arrangements During Open Enrollment WASHINGTON, D.C. — As open enrollment season commences, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is urging taxpayers to take full advantage of flexible sp […]

FTC Issues Refunds Over Misleading Marketing of Sobrenix Supplement WASHINGTON, D.C — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the distribution of over $536,000 in refunds to individuals who purchased S […]

FTC Charges Sitejabber with Deceptive Practices in Consumer Reviews WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has leveled charges against Sitejabber, an AI-powered consumer review platform, accusing the c […]

FTC Approves Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's $80 Million Budget for 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially approved the 2025 budget for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority ( […]

FTC Takes Action Against Cash Advance App Dave for Misleading Practices WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated legal proceedings against Dave, an online cash advance service, for allegedly en […]

FTC Cracks Down on Georgia Debt Collector for Deceptive Practices WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intervened against Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI), a Georgia-based debt collection agency a […]

FTC Orders $17 Million in Consumer Refunds Following Deceptive Practices by Online Lender Brigit WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is disbursing over $17 million in refunds to consumers misled by Brigit, an online cash advance p […]

IRS Reports Robust Financial Year Amid Significant Achievements and Challenges WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has unveiled its Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Report, showcasing a year marked by substantial re […]

CFPB Imposes Record Penalty on Navy Federal Credit Union for Illegal Overdraft Fees WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has levied a significant enforcement action against Navy Federal Credit Union, th […]

Outrage Erupts as Racist Texts Target Black Students: PHRC Demands Action! HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) has issued a strong condemnation following reports of racially charged text me […]

Emergency Fire Ban Issued: Pennsylvania's Wildfire Threat Sparks Urgent Action! HARRISBURG, PA — In response to escalating wildfire risks driven by unusually dry conditions across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Game Commission ha […]

Pennsylvania Secures Grant to Tackle Veteran Suicide with Mortality Review Programs ANNVILLE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has made a significant stride in its mission to combat veteran su […]

Pennsylvania Launches Innovative Education Series to Combat Opioid Crisis Impact on Workforce HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has introduced a pioneering initiative aimed at alleviating workforce ch […]

Pennsylvania Launches $1.5 Million Initiative for Harm Reduction in Opioid Crisis HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has announced the availability of $1.5 million in funding aimed at e […]

Inmate Found Unresponsive at SCI Phoenix, Investigation Underway COLLEGEVILLE, PA — The State Correctional Institution at Phoenix faced a grave situation on November 1, 2024, as inmate Shaun Harden, aged 45, was di […]

Statewide Campfire Ban Issued as Explosive Wildfire Threat Looms Over Pennsylvania! HARRISBURG, PA — In response to an alarming surge in wildfire incidents and the prevailing dry conditions, the Pennsylvania Department of Co […]