Maryann Pugh

REWIRE Act Targets Faster Grid Upgrades as Demand Surges WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is proposing to expand electric grid capacity by upgrading existing transmission lines rather t […]

Shapiro Targets AI Bots in New Safety Push CARNEGIE, PA — Pennsylvanians will see new safeguards aimed at preventing artificial intelligence programs from impersonating licensed professionals a […]

Senate Revives Rail and SNAP Safety Bills WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., this week joined bipartisan groups of lawmakers to reintroduce two bills aimed at tightening rail s […]

Health Inspectors Cite Violations at 2 Food Sites WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department reported multiple food safety violations following inspections conducted Friday at a P […]

Shapiro, Sunday Unite on AI Crackdown Efforts HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvanians can expect continued enforcement against artificial intelligence-related crimes and closer coordination among state a […]

Robeson Township Seeks New Police Chief Amid Leadership Vacancy BIRDSBORO, PA — Robeson Township in southern Berks County is seeking a full-time chief of police to lead and administer its police department, t […]

Thirty New Officers Graduate in Dover Ceremony DOVER, DE — The Delaware State Police graduated 20 state troopers and nine municipal police officers on February 19 during a ceremony at Dover Middle S […]

Health Department Reports Violations at Eight Chester County Food Sites WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department reported food safety and sanitation violations at eight Chester County food facilities f […]

Walmart To Pay $100 Million in Spark Driver Settlement HARRISBURG, PA — Walmart will pay $100 million to resolve allegations that it misled drivers and customers participating in its Spark Driver Program, P […]

Construct PA Graduates Signal Workforce Expansion Push HARRISBURG, PA — Young adults who were previously involved in the justice system are now entering Pennsylvania’s construction workforce after com […]

Sanitizing Failures Raise Concerns at 3 Sites WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department cited three food facilities on February 25 for multiple violations, including dishwashing s […]

Bipartisan Iran Bill Targets Censorship and Sanctions WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legislation introduced by a Republican and a Democrat in the U.S. Senate aims to expand efforts to restore internet access in I […]

Avian Flu Surge Prompts Expanded State Response LANCASTER, PA — Pennsylvania is mobilizing additional personnel, expanding laboratory testing, and directing millions in emergency funding as a surge i […]

Hemlock Lake Water Level To Drop Over Dam Safety Repairs HARRISBURG, PA — Hemlock Lake in Indiana County will be lowered by an additional three feet beginning Thursday, February 26, after inspectors i […]

Health Violations Raise Concerns at 2 County Eateries WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department cited two food establishments in Berwyn and Phoenixville on February 24 for multiple food s […]

AG Reports Record Gun Seizures in Drug Cases NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA — State narcotics agents in southwestern Pennsylvania seized 41 firearms in January during drug trafficking investigations, m […]

PSP Opens 2026 Law and Leadership Academy HAZLETON, PA — Pennsylvanians interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement can now apply for the Pennsylvania State Police’s free 2026 Law and […]

PUC Advances Rules, Probes Rates, Approves Water Deal HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission voted Thursday on a series of actions affecting utility customers statewide, including a […]

State Adopts First Higher Ed Plan in 20 Years HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania now has its first statewide strategic plan for higher education in more than two decades after the State Board of H […]

USDOT Cracks Down on CDL Violations Nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. — Illinois could lose $128 million in federal highway funding after a federal audit found that nearly one in five non-domiciled c […]