Maryann Pugh

Social Security Administration Expands Compassionate Allowances Program WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced the addition of nine new Compassionate Allowances (CAL) conditions an […]

FDA Grants Authorization for First At-Home Syphilis Test WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorization to NOWDiagnostics for the First To Know Syphilis Te […]

FTC Implements New Rule to Combat Fake Reviews and Testimonials WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a decisive new rule aimed at curbing the spread of fake reviews and de […]

VA Announces $806.4 Million in Grants to Aid Homeless and At-Risk Veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has taken a significant step to address the issue of Veteran homelessness by an […]

FTC Files Amicus Brief in Epic Games v. Google Antitrust Case WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently filed an amicus brief in the ongoing antitrust case brought by Epic Games Inc. against G […]

FDA Takes Action to Ensure Safety of Cinnamon Products in the U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified its efforts to ensure the safety of cinnamon products sold in the Un […]

FTC Approves New Oversight Rule for Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently approved a final oversight rule to enhance transparency and accountability in the H […]

CDC Investigates Multistate Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Small Turtles WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an investigation notice regarding multistate outbreaks of Sa […]

CFPB Exposes Predatory Practices in Contract-for-Deed Home Financing WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released a critical advisory opinion and research report concerning co […]

Governor Carney Signs Bills to Enhance Safety in Delaware WILMINGTON, DE — Governor John Carney, joined by members of the General Assembly and advocates, signed a significant package of bills on Thursday a […]

Delaware DNREC Announces New Purchasing Options for State Park Hunting Permits DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has made it easier for hunters to obtain special hunting pe […]

PLCB Announces 13th Restaurant License Auction HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has issued an invitation for bids in its 13th restaurant license auction since the en […]

DNREC Announces Equity-Focused 2025 Community Environmental Project Fund Grants WILMINGTON, DE — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has unveiled the 2025 Community Environmental Pr […]

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Adds Six Communities to Creative Communities Initiative HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) has announced the addition of six communities to its Creative Communities Initiative (C […]

PennDOT Announces $7.1 Million in NEVI Funding for Clean Transportation Projects HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently unveiled $7.1 million in investments as part of Round 1B of fe […]

State Transportation Commission Adopts 2025 12-Year Transportation Program HARRISBURG, PA — The State Transportation Commission (STC) recently adopted the 2025 12-Year Transportation Program (TYP), forecasting an $88 billion i […]

Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy Accepting Applications for January 2025 Class ANNVILLE, PA — The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) is now accepting applications for its next class of cadets, set to begin in January 2025. Th […]

Pennsylvania's Job Market: Resilient Growth and Steady Unemployment HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has released its preliminary employment situation report for July 2024, r […]

New Southeast Youth Development Center Opens to Serve Adjudicated Youth HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) recently inaugurated the Southeast Youth Development Center (YDC) in Montgomery County. This ne […]

DHS Urges SNAP Beneficiaries to Protect EBT Cards from Skimming HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is urging all Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries to ta […]