Maryann Pugh

HHS Opens Sixth Investigation into Alleged Race-Based Scholarship Criteria WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched its sixth investigation into c […]

Pennsylvania DEP Launches Annual Black Fly Suppression Program HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has commenced its annual Black Fly Suppression Program to control n […]

Pennsylvania DHS Highlights New Research to Support Individuals with Disabilities HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has released the latest edition of the Positive Approaches Journal, a resource d […]

Department of the Interior Allocates $13 Million for Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has announced the distribution of over $13 million in grants for the reclamation of abandoned mine l […]

Pennsylvania DEP Reports Major Progress in Permit Processing and Inspections HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced significant strides in permit processing and inspections d […]

Defense Secretary Hegseth Announces Major $5.1 Billion Cuts to Wasteful Spending WASHINGTON, D.C. — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled a sweeping initiative to reduce waste across the Department of Defense (DOD), announcing $ […]

Pennsylvania Announces $9 Million Proposal to Bolster Support for Crime Victims HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has proposed a $9 million investment in the Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) as part of the 2 […]

Federal Action Taken Against Maine for Title IX Noncompliance WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has escalated its Title IX enforcement actions against the Maine Department of Education ( […]

SSA Introduces Enhanced Fraud Prevention Tools for Telephone Claims WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced the rollout of advanced fraud prevention measures to bolster the security a […]

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Declares War on Waste at HHS: Bold Reforms to 'Make America Healthy Again' WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has outlined an ambitious plan to overhaul the department, c […]

FDA to Replace Animal Testing with Human-Relevant Methods for Drug Development WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced an ambitious effort to modernize drug testing by reducing reliance on a […]

IRS Urges Taxpayers to Claim $1 Billion in Unclaimed 2021 Refunds Before April 15 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder to the 1.1 million taxpayers who have yet to file their federal tax r […]

FTC Approves Enbridge Petition to End 2017 Consent Order WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has granted a petition from Enbridge Inc. to reopen and set aside the 2017 consent order r […]

SBA Implements New Fraud Prevention Measures for Loan Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has introduced enhanced verification measures in its loan application process to s […]

IRS Issues Reminder for April 15 Estimated Tax Payment Deadline WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reminding self-employed individuals, retirees, investors, businesses, and corporations that A […]

CFPB Announces Policy Shift Regarding Nonbank Registry Deadlines WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) revealed it will deprioritize enforcement and supervision actions against entities f […]

Pennsylvania State Police Marks Milestone in Academy Modernization HERSHEY, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and Department of General Services (DGS) celebrated a significant milestone in the modernization of P […]

Senator Comitta Urges Action to Address SEPTA’s Budget Crisis WEST CHESTER, PA — State Senator Carolyn Comitta has voiced urgent concerns over SEPTA’s looming budget shortfall, warning of serious implications for […]

EAP Highlights Urgency of Protecting Federal Heating Assistance Program HARRISBURG, PA — The Energy Association of Pennsylvania (EAP) has raised concerns over recent staffing changes at the U.S. Department of Health and H […]

SEPTA Proposes Service Cuts and Fare Hikes, Lawmakers Raise Concerns HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers from Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery counties are raising alarm over the sweeping service reductions and f […]