Maryann Pugh

Wind Projects Scrapped in Deal to Shift Energy Investment WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two offshore wind projects have been canceled under new federal agreements that redirect hundreds of millions of dollars into t […]

New Federal Grants Aim to Reshape Student Testing Systems WASHINGTON, D.C. — States will have access to new federal funding to redesign how student performance is measured, as part of a joint education and w […]

FDA Moves to Restrict Compounded Weight-Loss Drugs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators are proposing new limits on the compounding of several widely used diabetes and weight-loss drugs, a move that c […]

FTC Forces Divestiture in Malvern-Based Cantaloupe Deal WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators are requiring a major divestiture in a proposed $848 million acquisition involving two leading providers of o […]

USDA Shake-Up Moves Nutrition Programs Out of D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal nutrition programs will be reorganized and relocated across the country under a restructuring plan aimed at shifting o […]

Report Alleges Anti-Christian Bias Across Federal Agencies WASHINGTON, D.C. — A newly released federal report alleges widespread religious discrimination against Christians across multiple agencies during the p […]

$75.7B Education Budget Push Sparks Federal Overhaul Debate WASHINGTON, D.C. — A proposed $75.7 billion federal education budget would maintain key funding for low-income students while shifting more control t […]

FDA Finds Low Contaminants in Infant Formula Supply WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators report that most infant formula sold in the United States meets high safety standards following the l […]

FTC Cracks Down on MLM Claims Promising Big Profits WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators have taken action against two top participants in a multilevel marketing company, alleging they misled c […]

New Fuel Tax Refund Rules Open Door for Businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. — Businesses that paid federal fuel taxes on diesel or kerosene may now be able to recover those costs under new federal rules, as T […]

$71B Nuclear Upgrade Plan Signals Major Defense Shift WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government is proposing more than $71 billion to modernize the nation’s nuclear weapons systems, a move aimed at mai […]

New USDA Export Push Targets Farm Trade Deficit WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials are launching a new export financing strategy aimed at boosting overseas sales of U.S. agricultural products and r […]

FAFSA Fraud Crackdown Targets $1B in Improper Aid WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal student aid applicants will face new identity verification checks as part of a nationwide fraud detection system designed t […]

CMS Extends Drug Pricing Program Deadlines Amid Demand WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials have pushed back key deadlines for a new Medicaid drug pricing initiative after strong interest from p […]

FDA Pushes Faster Drug Approvals With Real-Time Trials WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators are moving to speed up drug development by launching real-time clinical trials that allow safety data and r […]

$1.1B Flood Funding Opens for Communities Nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. — Communities across the country will have access to $1.1 billion in federal funding to reduce flood risks and prevent costly d […]

Social Media Scams Surge, Cost Americans $2.1B WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly one in three scam victims who lost money in 2025 said the fraud began on social media, with total reported losses reaching $ […]

IRS Offers More Time to Challenge Denied Tax Credits WASHINGTON, D.C. — Taxpayers whose Employee Retention Credit claims have been denied can now request additional time to challenge those decisions, as t […]

Traffic Deaths Hit Record Low in PA, But Risks Remain HARRISBURG, PA — Traffic fatalities in Pennsylvania dropped to their lowest level on record in 2025, even as officials warn that risky driving b […]

$7.4B Opioid Deal Takes Effect, PA Set for Funding HARRISBURG, PA — A $7.4 billion national settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family is now in effect, paving the way for more than $200 m […]