Maryann Pugh

DOT Expands Rail Bridge Oversight, Awards $86 Million to Boost Pipeline Safety WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced significant measures last week aimed at strengthening infrastructure safety, u […]

USPS to Host Job Fair in Reading on September 9 READING, PA — The United States Postal Service will hold a job fair on September 9, 2025, at the Reading Station Post Office, 3115 St. Lawrence A […]

Interior Department Pushes Coal Leases, Restores Science Standards, Expands Recreation Access WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior unveiled a series of significant initiatives last week, ranging from advancing domestic energy p […]

Pentagon Renamed Department of War as Trump Administration Signals Shift in Military Posture WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping change to U.S. military identity, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order last week officially renaming t […]

USDA Unveils Major Investments in Forest Resilience, Wildfire Preparedness, and Agricultural Disaster Relief WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a series of initiatives last week aimed at bolstering wildfire prevention, i […]

Education Department Expands Ombudsman Role to Strengthen Student Loan Oversight and Borrower Education WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) announced a significant restructuring aimed at improving fed […]

CMS Expands Access to Catastrophic Health Coverage Amid Rising Premiums WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new measures last week to expand access to catastrophic health i […]

HHS Announces Sweeping Health Policy Actions Targeting Transparency, Affordability, and Individual Rights WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled a series of major policy initiatives last week aimed at improving p […]

FDA Issues Series of Regulatory Actions Targeting Public Health, Transparency, and Drug Safety WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a series of actions last week aimed at strengthening consumer protections, a […]

FTC Announces Wide-Ranging Enforcement Actions on Privacy, Consumer Protection, and Anticompetitive Practices WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a series of enforcement actions and regulatory updates last week addressing v […]

CDC Issues Food Safety Alert Over Multistate Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Metabolic Meals WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert following a multistate outbreak of Salmonella i […]

SBA Launches First-Ever MARC Loan Program to Boost U.S. Manufacturing WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has introduced its first loan program specifically designed to support small m […]

IRS Urges Individuals and Businesses to Update Emergency Plans Amid Heightened Disaster Risks WASHINGTON, D.C. — With hurricane season nearing its peak and wildfire threats persisting across the country, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is u […]

President Trump Issues Executive Order to Restore “Department of War” Title WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order authorizing the U.S. Department of Defense to adopt the secondary title of t […]

Shapiro Administration Highlights School Bus Safety and Driver Shortages Across Pennsylvania DUNCANNON, PA — As students return to classrooms across the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and the Pennsylvania School B […]

Chester County’s Human Needs Network Marks One Year of Saving Lives WEST CHESTER, PA — One year after its launch, Chester County’s Human Needs Network (HNN) is being credited with transforming the region’s respo […]

Chester County Health Department Announces 2025 Seasonal Vaccine Clinics WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department has released its schedule of community vaccination clinics for fall 2025, offering flu and C […]

Pennsylvania Senators Press Universities to Address Rising Antisemitism on Campuses WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) have urged leaders of five Pennsylvania universities to take stronger a […]

Justice Department Files False Claims Act Suit Against ProMedica Over Alleged Substandard Nursing Home Care PHILADELPHIA, PA — The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a False Claims Act complaint against ProMedica Health System, Inc. and several affiliated e […]

U.S. Postal Service to Honor President Jimmy Carter With Commemorative Stamp WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will issue a commemorative stamp honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter during a p […]