Maryann Pugh

First Clade I Mpox Case Hits U.S.: CDC Ramps Up Response and Prevention Efforts WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported the first confirmed case of clade I mpox in the United S […]

Servicing Failures Exposed: CFPB Report Reveals Deepening Crisis for Student Borrowers WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released its annual report from the Student Loan Ombudsman, shedding light on pe […]

Global Measles Cases Surge: WHO and CDC Urge Increased Immunization Efforts WASHINGTON, D.C. — The World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported a concerning rise in […]

GTL Under Fire: CFPB Penalizes Telecom Giant for Exploiting Incarcerated Populations WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken decisive action against Global Tel Link Corporation (GTL), accusing the co […]

Debt Relief Revealed: CFPB Survey Uncovers Life-Changing Impacts and Hidden Repayment Challenges WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released its inaugural findings from the Student Loan Borrower Survey, of […]

STI Trends Shifting: CDC Reports Declines Amidst Ongoing Health Challenges WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its latest data on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in th […]

E. Coli Alert! Deadly Outbreak Linked to Your Organic Carrots — Check Your Kitchen Now! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in coordination with public health officials across various states, has is […]

Bias in Business Lending: CFPB Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Loan Treatment WASHINGTON, D.C. — A recent study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has unveiled significant disparities in the treatment of Black an […]

Boost Your Giving: IRS Raises Limits on Tax-Free Charitable Donations from IRAs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a significant reminder to owners of individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) aged 70 […]

Data Dilemma: CFPB Exposes Flaws in Financial Privacy Protections, Urging Stronger Safeguards WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a recent report, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has cast a spotlight on the deficiencies in federal and st […]

Empowering Growth: Pennsylvania's New Low-Interest Loans Ignite Job Creation and Economic Expansion HARRISBURG, PA — In a concerted effort to boost economic development and job creation, the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) has ap […]

Secure Your Health: Don't Miss Out on 2025's Affordable Insurance Savings Through Pennie's Open Enrollment! HARRISBURG, PA — As the Open Enrollment period for 2025 progresses, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID), Department of Human Services (DHS), an […]

Paws of Justice: Pennsylvania's New Bill Shields Pets from Abuse and Empowers Survivors HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant legislative achievement, Pennsylvania lawmakers recently approved HB1210, a pioneering bill that enables the i […]

Triumph for Pennsylvania Veterans: $1.1 Billion Secured in Benefits Through Unwavering Service and New Legislation ANNVILLE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has reported a landmark achievement in securing over $1.1 billion in […]

Hollywood East: Pennsylvania's $9.2M Film Tax Credits Ignite a Job Boom and Economic Surge! HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant boost to Pennsylvania’s film industry, the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has announced th […]

Pennsylvania's Job Market Defies Odds! Unemployment Holds Steady at Record Low Amid Shocking Labor Force Changes! HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry has released its preliminary employment situation report for October 2024, re […]

Legislators and Experts Unite: Tackling Pennsylvania's Xylazine Crisis at Critical Symposium PHILADELPHIA, PA — In response to the escalating xylazine crisis, Pennsylvania legislators and leading medical experts are set to convene at a pi […]

Scam Alert! SNAP Recipients Targeted in Shocking Text Scheme – Protect Your Benefits Now! HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued a warning to residents about a recent text message scam targeting re […]

DEP Commits $402K to Transform Delaware Estuary: A Boost for Ecosystems and Communities HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move to safeguard and enhance the Delaware Estuary Coastal Zone, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Pr […]

Inmate’s Death at Rockview Correctional Facility Under Investigation BELLEFONTE, PA — The State Correctional Institution at Rockview is at the center of a formal inquiry following the death of inmate Gary Vandenberg. Th […]