Maryann Pugh

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 […]

Pennsylvania Department of Aging Hosts Virtual Forum to Tackle Alzheimer's and Related Disorders HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) held its annual virtual forum on Thursday, drawing 488 attendees to a comprehensive d […]

Governor Shapiro and First Lady Honor Pennsylvania Veterans with Special Luncheon HARRISBURG, PA — In a heartfelt tribute to Pennsylvania’s veterans, Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro hosted a luncheon at the Go […]

Pennsylvania Attorney General Secures Settlement with Inspire Clean Energy Over Misleading Practices HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a recent settlement with Inspire Clean Energy, a California-based energy p […]

Lionville Elementary Students Embrace Fitness and Teamwork with Flyers Recess Program DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Flyers Recess program, a collaborative initiative by the Philadelphia Flyers and Wegmans, recently transformed a regular sc […]

Meet Ronak Suchindra: The Teen Innovator Transforming STEM Education for Young Minds DOWNINGTOWN, PA — In a remarkable demonstration of youthful leadership and innovation, Ronak Suchindra, a senior from Downingtown High School East, ha […]

Honoring Our Heroes: YMCA Offers Free Wellness Access to Veterans CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is extending a heartfelt gesture this Veterans Day. Recognizing the sacrifices made by m […]

Victory for the People: Democrats Triumph in Pennsylvania House, Defying All Odds! HARRISBURG, PA — In a pivotal moment for Pennsylvania politics, the Pennsylvania House Democratic Campaign Committee (PAHDCC) announced their re […]