Maryann Pugh

FTC Declares July as "Made in the USA" Month to Promote American Manufacturing WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move underscoring the importance of domestic production, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has officially de […]

Rhoads Industries to Invest $100 Million in Philadelphia Navy Yard, Creating 450 New Jobs PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro announced this week that Rhoads Industries will invest nearly $100 million to expand its shipbuilding and m […]

New Report Finds Manufacturers Falling Short on Right to Repair Laws, Despite Growing State Mandates PHILADELPHIA, PA — A new analysis by the PennPIRG Education Fund and PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center reveals that many manufacturers c […]

Kelly Laubach Appointed Director of Procurement and General Services for Chester County WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County officials have named Kelly Laubach as the new Director of Procurement and General Services, entrusting her with o […]

Pennsylvania Officials Urge Tick Bite Prevention as Summer Outdoor Season Peaks NEWPORT, PA — As more Pennsylvanians head outdoors this summer, state health and environmental officials are reminding the public to take extra p […]

Lehigh Valley Health Network to Pay $2.75 Million to Resolve Allegations of Controlled Substance Failures PHILADELPHIA, PA — Lehigh Valley Hospital Network, Inc. (LVHN) has agreed to pay $2.75 million to settle allegations that it failed to adhere to c […]

Pennsylvania Launches SPEED Program to Accelerate Permit Reviews and Boost Economic Growth HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has officially launched its new Streamlining Permits for Economic E […]

Pennsylvania Expands Efforts to Protect Older Adults Through Multidisciplinary Teams HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is ramping up its efforts to protect older adults across the Commonwealth, introducing new m […]

Pennsylvania Latino Caucus Urges Congress to Reject Proposed Tax on Remittances HARRISBURG, PA — Members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus, alongside community advocates and immigrant leaders, are calling on Congress t […]

New Pennsylvania Law Aims to Strengthen Oversight of Drug and Alcohol Programs HARRISBURG, PA — A new law signed Monday night by Gov. Josh Shapiro is set to bolster transparency and accountability in Pennsylvania’s fight aga […]

Fetterman Votes 'Hell No' as Vice President Breaks Senate Tie to Advance Sweeping GOP Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a dramatic and deeply divided vote on Tuesday, Vice President Vance cast the decisive ballot to pass the sweeping r […]

Senate Passes Sweeping Tax and Defense Bill Backed by Sen. McCormick WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate has advanced the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping measure aimed at extending tax cuts, strengthening border s […]

New Bill Encourages Pennsylvania Students to Share Their Personal Stories Ahead of Nation’s 250th Anniversary HARRISBURG, PA — In a strong bipartisan move, the Pennsylvania House on Monday advanced legislation designed to engage students in reflecting on t […]

Bankruptcy Court Approves 23andMe Sale to Non-Profit Focused on Privacy and Research HARRISBURG, PA — A federal bankruptcy court has approved the sale of genetic testing company 23andMe to the newly formed TTAM Research Institute, a no […]

Pennsylvania Representatives Push Bill to Protect State from Federal Funding Cuts HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers Reps. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) and Morgan Cephas (D-Phila.) have announced their plan to introduce the Protect Pe […]

HHS Finds Harvard Violated Civil Rights Law with Deliberate Indifference to Anti-Semitic Harassment WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced Monday that Harvard University vi […]

FHA Cuts Red Tape to Reduce Homeownership Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is making significant changes to its Single Family mortgage insurance program by r […]

Department of Labor Ends Liquidated Damages in Administrative Proceedings WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has issued Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2025-3, clarifying that it will no […]

HUD to Relocate Headquarters to Alexandria, Virginia WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced plans to relocate its headquarters from the aging Robert C […]

U.S. Department of Labor Awards $60 Million to Support Homeless Veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the allocation of more than $60 million in grants aimed at supporting veterans e […]