Maryann Pugh

USDA Demands Full SNAP Data Access to Tackle Fraud and Protect Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new directive requiring all states to provide full access to records related t […]

Ensuring Safer Schools: How New Guidance Expands Choices for Families WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has issued updated guidance to state education officials regarding the Unsafe School Choice O […]

USDA Unleashes $23M to Fight Wildfires and Revive Rural Economies WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $23 million grant initiative aimed at addressing wildfire risks by t […]

Student Loan Collections Resume: What Colleges and Borrowers Need to Know About New DOE Guidelines WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has issued a directive to colleges and universities, emphasizing their shared r […]

Discover Your Baby’s Perfect Name with This Year's Top Trends! WASHINGTON, D.C. — When it comes to baby names, some classics just never go out of style! For the sixth year in a row, Olivia and Liam have topped t […]

How New HHS Guidelines Could Reshape Medical School Admissions WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has issued a clarification on r […]

NIH and CMS Partner to Advance Autism and Chronic Disease Research with New Real-World Data Platform WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have unveiled a groundbreaking p […]

FDA and NIH Launch Joint Nutrition Regulatory Science Program to Combat Diet-Related Chronic Diseases WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have announced a groundbreaking c […]

HHS Announces $1.1 Billion for Community-Based Support for Older Adults and People with Disabilities WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a significant funding initiative, allocating $1.1 billion to s […]

PUC Seeks Public Input on Proposed Settlement With UGI Utilities Over Customer Notification Failures HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is calling for public feedback on a proposed settlement with UGI Utilities Inc. – Gas […]

FDA Approves Three New Natural Color Additives, Advances Initiative to Remove Petroleum-Based Dyes WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three new color additives derived from natural sources, marking a s […]

Pennsylvania Launches Enhanced Teach in PA Website to Bolster Educator Pipeline HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has unveiled a redesigned version of its Teach in PA website, offering enhanced tools a […]

VA Expands Veterans Legacy Memorial, Honors More American Heroes WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a significant expansion of the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) website, the n […]

FTC Backs DOJ’s Proposed Remedies in Google Antitrust Case WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an amicus brief in support of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Revised Proposed Fin […]

FDA Announces Ambitious AI Expansion to Streamline Scientific Reviews WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled a historic initiative to implement artificial intelligence (AI) t […]

FTC Cracks Down on Ecommerce Empire Builders for Deceptive Business Practices WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement with Ecommerce Empire Builders (EEB) and its owner, Peter Prusinowski, o […]

VA Pledges Compassionate Care: Streamlining Benefits for Grieving Families WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has unveiled a comprehensive three-part initiative designed to streamline access to b […]

FTC Reaches Settlement with Cerebral, Inc., Resulting in Refunds for Thousands of Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 40,000 consumers are set to receive refunds following a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settlement with Cerebral, Inc., a d […]

ICYMI: $30 Million Boost to Philly Navy Yard Promises Jobs, Growth, and a Brighter Future PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Thursday, Governor Josh Shapiro announced a landmark $30 million investment in the Philadelphia Navy Yard through the PA SITES p […]

FDA Tightens Oversight with Expanded Unannounced Inspections at Foreign Manufacturing Facilities WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its plan to increase the use of unannounced inspections at foreign f […]