Maryann Pugh

SBA Raises Small-Business Loan Ceiling to $10 Million WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration will allow eligible companies to combine two of its core lending programs for up to $10 m […]

Ohio Workers Claim Billions Under New Tax Breaks CLEVELAND, OH — More than 1.2 million Ohio taxpayers have already claimed a new federal overtime tax deduction worth roughly $3.4 billion, according t […]

Trump Eases Refrigerant Rules to Cut Food Supply Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Donald Trump moved to delay and revise federal refrigerant regulations this past week, loosening Biden-era environmental r […]

Delaware Canal Repairs Reopen Trail Links After Ida Damage LUMBERVILLE, PA — Visitors to Delaware Canal State Park can once again travel uninterrupted along major sections of the historic towpath after the P […]

Sealift Bill Targets Aging US Military Cargo Fleet WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dave McCormick and Mark Kelly introduced legislation this past week aimed at accelerating replacement of the U.S. military’s agi […]

Pennsylvania Senators Press NIH Over Research Grant Delays WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dave McCormick and John Fetterman urged the National Institutes of Health to accelerate stalled grant distributions, warning that d […]

McCormick Opens Military Academy Nomination Process WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dave McCormick opened applications for congressional nominations to U.S. military service academies this week, beginning the a […]

GEICO Agrees to Revise Pennsylvania Cancellation Policies After AI Review Probe HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General reached an agreement with GEICO requiring changes to the insurer’s policy cancellation and […]

Senators Push Pentagon Drone Strategy Amid China Pressure WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dave McCormick and John Fetterman introduced legislation this week requiring the Pentagon to develop a comprehensive autonomous w […]

Chester Springs Restaurant Cited for Food Safety Failures WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Health Department inspectors cited a Chester Springs restaurant for multiple food safety violations this week, i […]

Pennsylvania Seeks USDA Disaster Aid After Crop Freeze WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue a Secretarial Disaster Designation for all […]

Accessible Farm Training Opens New Career Paths for Students WORCESTER, PA — Pennsylvania officials are expanding efforts to connect students with disabilities to agriculture careers through accessible hands-on t […]

Fallen Philadelphia Firefighter Named Hometown Hero PHILADELPHIA, PA — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posthumously awarded its Hometown Hero honor to fallen Phi […]

Pennsylvania Motorcycle Deaths Decline Ahead of Summer MECHANICSBURG, PA — Motorcycle crashes and fatalities declined across Pennsylvania in 2025, prompting state officials to promote rider training and r […]

New Senate Bill Targets Revival of Closed Military Bases WASHINGTON, D.C. — Communities struggling with the economic fallout of closed military bases could gain expanded access to private redevelopment i […]

Pennsylvania Expands Ag AI Push With Penn Vet Lab Launch KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding toured a newly opened artificial intelligence laboratory at the University of P […]

McCormick Essay Contest Targets Pennsylvania’s Next Generation WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dave McCormick launched a statewide essay contest for Pennsylvania high school students tied to the nation’s upcoming 250th ann […]

Students Warn PA Officials They Feel ‘Stuck’ on Social Media HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania students told state officials they feel overwhelmed, manipulated, and emotionally trapped by social media platforms d […]

Chester County Cites Restaurants for Food Safety Risks WEST CHESTER, PA — Multiple Chester County food establishments were cited for food safety violations during May 20 inspections, including improper c […]

Hunger Relief Program Funnels Millions to PA Farmers, Families MORGANTOWN, PA — A Pennsylvania program designed to buy surplus food from local farmers and redirect it to struggling families has delivered more t […]