Maryann Pugh

CFPB Moves Against Climb Credit Over Misleading Practices in Student Lending WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced enforcement actions against Climb Credit, a private student lender, an […]

IRS Issues Warning on Fraudulent “Charitable LLC” Tax Schemes WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a formal warning to taxpayers regarding fraudulent tax schemes involving so-called “C […]

FTC Orders GOAT to Pay $2 Million for Shipping and Refund Violations WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a court order requiring Los Angeles-based ecommerce marketplace GOAT to pay over $2 […]

CFPB Bans Student Loan Pro and Owner from Offering Financial Services WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced enforcement actions against Student Loan Pro and its owner, Judith No […]

IRS Awards $53 Million in Grants to Support Free Tax Filing Assistance WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the allocation of $53 million in grants to expand free tax preparation services un […]

CFPB Proposes Rule to Tighten Oversight of Data Brokers and Safeguard Consumer Privacy WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced a proposed rule aimed at regulating data brokers who sell sensitive pe […]

Celebrate the Season! State Museum of Pennsylvania Unveils Exciting Holiday Events and Attractions HARRISBURG, PA — The State Museum of Pennsylvania has unveiled its lineup of special holiday programs for December, offering visitors a variety of fe […]

Major Renovation Project Announced for Pennsylvania Military Museum BOALSBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) has unveiled plans for a significant capital project to modernize the Pe […]

Game-Changer for School Safety! PA Unveils $20M Plan to Protect Students and Address Mental Health HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) School Safety and Security Committee recently approved the allo […]

Honor Our Heroes! Pennsylvania Unveils Stunning New License Plates Celebrating Veterans HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has introduced six new military-themed license plates, honoring veterans and marking an expansion of re […]

ICYMI: Shapiro Administration Marks 35 Years of Holiday Giving with Annual Wish Program HARRISBURG, PA — Members of the Shapiro Administration gathered this past week to commemorate the 35th Annual Holiday Wish Program, an e […]

Pennsylvania's Outdoor Boom Brings $19 Billion Windfall and 168,000 Jobs! HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation industry experienced remarkable growth in 2023, contributing $19 billion to the state’s econom […]

DEP Awards $600,000 in Grants to Support Environmental Justice Across Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced $600,000 in grants to 12 community organizations as pa […]

Corey Shannon Appointed Manager of Washington Crossing Historic Park HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced the appointment of Corey Shannon as the new ma […]

Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Seeks Nominations for 2025 Annual Awards CAMP HILL, PA — The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) is inviting nominations for its 2025 Annual Parks and Forests Awards. These aw […]

Pennsylvania’s Life Unites Us Campaign Breaks Barriers and Reduces Stigma Around Addiction HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), in collaboration with Penn State Harrisburg’s Douglas W. Pollock Cent […]

Point State Park to Undergo $3.4M Transformation Ahead of 2026 Celebrations PITTSBURGH, PA — Major upgrades are coming to Point State Park in Pittsburgh as part of a $3.4 million investment by the Pennsylvania Department of Co […]

Inmate Found Deceased at SCI Albion ALBION, PA — Authorities are investigating the death of Nicholas Martin, a 34-year-old inmate at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion, wh […]

Pennsylvania Invests $372K in Bold Efforts to Safeguard Native Wildlife and Habitats HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced funding awards exceeding $372,000 to support 11 […]

PLCB Reports $3.18 Billion in Sales and $868.3 Million in Contributions for FY 2023-24 HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has announced unaudited financial results for fiscal year 2023-24, with total wine and sp […]