Maryann Pugh

New Hospice Oversight Aims to Expose Fraud, Protect Patients WASHINGTON, D.C. — Medicare hospice providers could face increased scrutiny under a proposed federal rule that introduces a new scoring system to f […]

Shutdown Relief Gives DHS Workers Extra Time to File Taxes WASHINGTON, D.C. — Department of Homeland Security personnel affected by the ongoing federal shutdown will receive extra time to file their taxes, w […]

FTC Seeks $426M Budget, Signals Enforcement Priorities WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission is requesting $426.71 million in funding and 1,183 staff positions for fiscal year 2027, outlining h […]

State Fast-Tracks Power Projects to Avoid Rising Energy Costs HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is seeking new energy generation and storage projects that can be brought online quickly, aiming to increase e […]

Federal Grazing Deal Aims to Boost Beef, Cut Delays WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ranchers who rely on federal lands could see faster permits and expanded grazing access under a new agreement between two federal a […]

Student Contest Winners Spotlight Fight Against Litter HARRISBURG, PA — More than 500 Pennsylvania students were recognized for raising awareness about litter and environmental stewardship through art, w […]

Federal Crackdown Targets Student Aid Fraud, Tightens Rules WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials say new identity verification and enforcement measures have blocked more than $1 billion in fraudulent student a […]

New Air Monitoring Tool Targets Pollution Concerns in Delaware County DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Residents in several Delaware County communities can now track local air quality in near real time through a new state d […]

Medicare Shake-Up Cuts Rules, Changes Plan Ratings WASHINGTON, D.C. — Medicare beneficiaries will see changes in how health and drug plans are rated, priced, and administered under a new federal rule a […]

State Expands Fight Against Drug Crisis With New Strategies CAMP HILL, PA — More than 400 substance use disorder professionals gathered this past week as Pennsylvania officials outlined new strategies to a […]

$144M Federal Push Targets Hidden Microplastics Threat WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new $144 million federal initiative aims to identify, measure, and ultimately remove microplastics from the human body, a […]

ICYMI: New Volunteer System Opens Door to Free Park Perks PHILIPSBURG, PA — In case you missed it, Pennsylvanians can now more easily sign up to volunteer in state parks and forests through a new online s […]

FTC Sets Five-Year Strategy, Signals Enforcement Direction WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has approved a new five-year strategic plan that will guide how the agency enforces consumer p […]

Free April Financial Literacy Events Aim to Help Pennsylvanians Avoid Fraud HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvanians will have access to dozens of free financial education events this month as the Pennsylvania Department of Banking a […]

IRS Urges Last-Minute Filers to Avoid Penalties WASHINGTON, D.C. — Taxpayers who have not yet filed their federal returns still have time to avoid penalties and interest by submitting their filings a […]

Medicare Rule Overhaul Aims to Cut Costs, Confusion WASHINGTON, D.C. — Medicare beneficiaries could see clearer plan choices, lower prescription drug costs, and fewer administrative hurdles under a new f […]

HHS Reverses Tech Shakeup, Shifts Control Back to CIO WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health technology oversight is being centralized again after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reversed a r […]

FDA Fast-Tracks New Weight-Loss Drug in Record Time WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new weight-loss drug is now available months ahead of schedule after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Foundayo ( […]

FTC Says OkCupid Shared User Data Without Consent WASHINGTON, D.C. — Millions of OkCupid users may have had their personal data shared without consent, according to federal regulators who have taken l […]

New SBA Loans Aim to Boost Small Manufacturing Growth WASHINGTON, D.C. — Small manufacturers will soon gain expanded access to federally backed loans designed to help them grow operations, hire workers, a […]