Maryann Pugh

Pa. Lawmaker Targets Warehouse Injuries With New Bills HARRISBURG, PA — Warehouse workers in Pennsylvania could see new safety protections under proposed legislation aimed at addressing injury rates that s […]

Health Department Reports Violations at Berwyn, Paoli Food Establishments WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department cited multiple food safety violations at two establishments during inspections conducted M […]

Chester County Overdose Deaths Fall to 10-Year Low WEST CHESTER, PA — Fewer people are dying from drug overdoses in Chester County, with fatalities dropping to their lowest level in nearly a decade as p […]

Airport Delays Ease as TSA Pay Resumes Amid Shutdown WASHINGTON, D.C. — Airport wait times are beginning to improve nationwide after federal action restored pay to Transportation Security Administration w […]

$999M Safety Grants Aim to Cut Crashes, Speed Response WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly $1 billion in federal funding is now available to help states and local communities improve road safety, expand emergency r […]

New Visa Wage Rule Could Raise Pay, Limit Hiring Loopholes WASHINGTON, D.C. — A proposed federal rule could require employers to pay foreign workers wages more closely aligned with U.S. workers, a change a […]

U.S. Push to Boost Missile Supply Chain Raises Stakes WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials are moving to significantly expand production of a critical missile component as part of a broader effort to s […]

Record Gulf Energy Payments Raise Stakes for Coastal States WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gulf Coast states and local governments will receive a record $460.9 million in federal offshore energy revenue, providing funding f […]

Trump Signature Set for U.S. Currency in Historic First WASHINGTON, D.C. — Future U.S. paper currency will include the signature of President Donald J. Trump alongside the Treasury secretary, marking the f […]

Holiday Meals Carry Hidden Risks, USDA Issues Safety Alert WASHINGTON, D.C. — Families preparing traditional spring holiday meals are being urged to follow basic food safety practices to avoid foodborne i […]

Pa. Awards $805K to Help Veterans Facing Basic Needs HARRISBURG, PA — Hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant funding are being distributed across Pennsylvania to help veterans access food, housing, t […]

Millions Must Switch Loan Plans After SAVE Program Ends WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 7.5 million student loan borrowers will be required to transition into new repayment plans after a federal court s […]

$488M Port Funding Push Targets Faster, Cheaper Shipping WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly $489 million in federal funding will be distributed to modernize U.S. ports and strengthen supply chains, with the goal of i […]

Free AI Course by Text Aims to Reach Workers Fast WASHINGTON, D.C. — American workers can now access a free, weeklong artificial intelligence training course via text message, part of a federal e […]

Pa. Fines BetMGM $100K, Bans 16 From Gambling Lists HARRISBURG, PA — A major online betting operator has been fined and multiple individuals banned from gambling in Pennsylvania following regulatory a […]

Energy Deal Shifts Wind Funds to Gas, Sparks Debate WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new federal agreement will redirect roughly $1 billion from offshore wind projects to oil and natural gas development, a move o […]

Pa. Offers New Tax Breaks to Help Workers With Costs HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania employers can now receive state tax credits for helping workers cover child care, education, and disability-related e […]

U.S. Moves to Speed Missile Production Amid Defense Push WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government is accelerating production of a key long-range missile system through a new agreement with a major defense c […]

Treasury Launches AI Initiative to Safeguard Financial System WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials are launching a new public-private initiative aimed at strengthening the U.S. financial system as artificial i […]

Pa. Launches Veteran Suicide Prevention Effort Statewide ANNVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania is expanding suicide prevention resources for service members, veterans, and their families through a new statewide i […]