Maryann Pugh

Federal Government Launches New Team to Expedite Title IX Investigations WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amid growing concerns over Title IX violations in schools, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and Department of Justice (DOJ) a […]

DMVA Urges Eligible Veterans to Apply for Amputee and Paralyzed Veterans Pension ANNVILLE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is encouraging eligible veterans to apply for the Amputee and P […]

Surge in Camping Reservations Sets Pennsylvania’s State Parks Up for a Record-Breaking Summer HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests are on track for a record-setting summer, with the Department of Conservation and Natural Res […]

Federal Education Department Demands States Certify Civil Rights Compliance WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Education has issued a mandate requiring State Education Agencies (SEAs) to certify their adherence to f […]

Pennsylvania’s General Fund Revenue Exceeds March Estimates by $70 Million HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s General Fund revenue collections for March totaled $6.2 billion, exceeding projections by $70 million, or 1.1 p […]

Pennsylvania’s State Parks Stay Open and “Awesome” Amid Federal Closures HARRISBURG, PA — Amid the closure of several federal campgrounds due to staffing shortages, Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests remain fully ope […]

Education Department Opens Dialogue on Reforming Federal Student Aid Rules WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education has announced plans to initiate a comprehensive negotiated rul […]

Pennsylvania Awards $2.8 Million to Advance Manufacturing Innovation HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has allocated over $2.8 million in grants through the M […]

Medicare 2026 Overhaul: Key Reforms Aim to Lower Costs and Enhance Care Access WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule on Friday, April 4, 2025, that introduces sweeping updates t […]

Federal Government Issues Final Title IX Warning to Maine Department of Education WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has delivered a final warning to the Maine Department of Edu […]

FTC Cracks Down on Impersonation Scams, Targeting $2.95 Billion in Consumer Losses WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced significant enforcement actions in the year following the implementation of the G […]

Harvard Faces Federal Scrutiny Over $8.7B in Grants Amid Anti-Semitism Probe WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Departments of Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the General Services Administration (GSA) recently a […]

VA Announces New Sites for Federal EHR Rollout in 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has unveiled the next phase of its initiative to modernize health care records for v […]

FTC Warns EIN Filing Services Over Misleading Practices WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued warning letters to operators of websites offering Employer Identification Number ( […]

Dr. Martin A. Makary Sworn in as 27th FDA Commissioner WASHINGTON, D.C. — Martin A. Makary, M.D., M.P.H., a distinguished surgeon, researcher, and health policy leader, was officially sworn in on April 1 a […]

FTC Sounds Alarm on 23andMe Bankruptcy: Privacy Fears Loom Over Genetic Data Sale WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N Ferguson issued a letter on March 31 addressing the U.S. Trustee overseeing 23andMe’s Cha […]

Join the Coatesville Community for a Free Day of Health, Fun, and Connection on April 13! EXTON, PA — The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is set to host the Coatesville Community Health & Wellness Fair on Sunday, April 1 […]

Protect Our Kids or Pay the Price: Federal Cuts Leave Families Vulnerable to Lead Poisoning HARRISBURG, PA — Federal funding cuts targeting critical environmental health initiatives at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) h […]

100 Years of History! Landis Valley Museum's Centennial Celebration Honors Pennsylvania’s Farming Legacy LANCASTER, PA — The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) and Northern Lancaster Chamber of Commerce officially launched the 1 […]

Your Loved Ones Deserve Better! Pennsylvania Cracks Down on Elder Abuse with Bold New Transparency Measures GREENSBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) announced new transparency measures aimed at improving oversight and increasing e […]