Maryann Pugh

VA Expands Cutting-Edge Health Record System to Transform Care for Millions of Veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced plans to expand the implementation of its Federal Electronic Health R […]

FTC Delivers Justice with $905K Refunds to Consumers Misled by Bogus Weight Loss Claims WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing refunds totaling over $905,000 to consumers who purchased Pure Green Coffee, a w […]

FDA Approves Breakthrough Eye Therapy and Expands Life-Saving Allergy Spray for Kids WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced significant advancements in medical treatments, including the approval o […]

FTC Takes Action to Shield Small Business Owners from $37M Scam by Seek Capital WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court has issued a preliminary injunction against Seek Capital and its founder and CEO, Roy Ferman, after allegations of d […]

Your Benefits at Stake? VA’s $1.8 Billion Contract Shake-up Puts Veterans First WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a bold initiative to reallocate nearly $900 million from non-essential c […]

FDA Approves Lifesaving Stroke Drug, Xarelto Generics, and Issues Urgent Testosterone Warnings WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released several important updates addressing new medication approvals and s […]

PLCB Delivers $2.1M Windfall to Strengthen Pennsylvania Communities HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has distributed over $2.1 million in liquor licensing fees to 1,125 municipalities a […]

FTC Shuts Down Fraudulent Debt Scheme Preying on Consumers with Fake Threats WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court has taken decisive action to shut down a phantom debt collection scheme, freezing its assets and temporarily h […]

Shining a Light on Resilience: New Exhibit Celebrates Harrisburg's AAPI Community and Culture HARRISBURG, PA — The State Museum of Pennsylvania has unveiled a powerful new exhibit titled Portraits of Identity: Harrisburg Asian American Pac […]

Is Your Business at Risk? SBA’s New Rules Shake Up Loans and Target Sanctuary Cities WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced sweeping changes designed to prioritize American citizens in its p […]

IRS Announces Unchanged Interest Rates for Second Quarter 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has confirmed that interest rates for the calendar quarter beginning April 1, 2025, will remain u […]

Pennsylvania’s $2M Boost to Recovery Housing Brings Hope to Families Battling Addiction HARRISBURG, PA — Over $2 million in grant funding has been awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) to improve a […]

Freedom to Hunt: Pennsylvania Bill Aims to Lift Sunday Ban and Revitalize Rural Communities HARRISBURG, PA — A long-standing limitation on hunting in Pennsylvania is once again under the spotlight as Senate Bill 67, aiming to fully repeal t […]

Have Your Say in Pennsylvania’s Transportation Future: PennDOT Seeks Public Input for 12-Year Plan HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking public feedback on its 12-Year Transportation Program, an i […]

PennDOT's $468 Million Boost Paves the Way for Safer Roads and Stronger Communities HARRISBURG, PA— The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a $468 million investment to assist municipalities across the Co […]

Will Pennsylvania’s Future Be Derailed? Federal Research Cuts Threaten Jobs, Innovation, and Global Leadership HARRISBURG, PA — A fierce battle is brewing over proposed federal cuts to critical research funding that could undermine Pennsylvania’s role as a hub o […]

Beat the Clock: PennDOT’s REAL ID Days Make Getting Your ID Easy Before the Federal Deadline HARRISBURG, PA — With the May 7, 2025, federal enforcement deadline approaching, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has an […]

CBP Cracks Down on Illegal Import: Noncompliant Tractor Seized to Protect U.S. Air Quality PHILADELPHIA, PA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Philadelphia have seized a noncompliant wheeled backhoe tractor imported from C […]

Pennsylvania Takes Bold Step to Combat Postpartum Depression, Empowering Mothers and Families Statewide PITTSBURGH, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2025-2026 budget outlines a significant investment in maternal health, including $5 million to sup […]

Pennsylvania Surges Ahead with $2.9 Billion in February Revenue, Closing in on Fiscal Goals HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania collected $2.9 billion in General Fund revenue in February, outperforming estimates by $44.0 million, or 1.6 percent, ac […]