Maryann Pugh

Siemens Unit Gains SBA Lending License, Expanding Capital Access WASHINGTON, D.C. — Siemens Financial Services has secured federal approval to participate directly in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s f […]

USDA Opens $125 Million Research Grant Program for Land-Grant Universities WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture opened applications for a new $125 million grant program aimed at modernizing aging a […]

Education Department Shifts Programs to HHS, DOJ WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has entered four new interagency agreements with the Departments of Health and Human Services and J […]

HHS Unveils $708 Million Behavioral Health Funding Push WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services is making more than $700 million available for addiction, mental health, crisis r […]

VA Launches Foreclosure Relief Program for At-Risk Veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a new foreclosure-prevention program aimed at helping financially distressed v […]

FDA Expands Tzield Use for Children With Type 1 Diabetes WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded the approved use of Tzield (teplizumab) to children ages 8 to 17 who have been r […]

FEMA Opens $420 Million in Grants for Disaster Readiness WASHINGTON, D.C. — FEMA has opened more than $420 million in federal grant funding to help state, local, tribal, and territorial governments s […]

FTC Reports Imposter Scam Losses Hit $3.5 Billion in 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans reported losing $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, nearly triple the amount reported five years earlier, as f […]

SBA Launches Freedom 250 Program to Engage Small Businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched a nationwide initiative encouraging small businesses to participate in events t […]

FDA Approves OTC Naloxone Spray, Expanding Overdose Access WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Rextovy, an over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray for emergency treatment of o […]

IRS Advisory Panel Urges Tax Simplification, Stable Funding WASHINGTON, D.C. — An Internal Revenue Service advisory committee issued 18 recommendations aimed at modernizing tax administration, improving t […]

Pennsylvania Innovation Grants Back Drone Technology for Fruit Growers HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is expanding investment in agricultural technology after an initial grant program drew demand far exceeding available f […]

Chester County Health Inspectors Cite Downingtown, West Chester Food Establishments WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Health Department inspectors cited food safety and sanitation violations at establishments in Downingtown and West C […]

Pennsylvania Reaches $1 Million Settlement With Dental Group HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said his office has reached a $1 million settlement with a southeastern Pennsylvania d […]

Senate Panel Advances McCormick Bills on Iran, Energy and Passports WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday advanced four bipartisan bills backed by U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., i […]

Pa. House Panel Advances Data Center Moratorium Bill HARRISBURG, PA — A Pennsylvania House committee on Wednesday unanimously advanced legislation that would allow municipalities to temporarily halt c […]

Pa. House Advances Bill Updating Human Services References in State Law HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation that would update outdated references to state agencies i […]

Pa. House Advances Overdose Aid Protections After Student Case HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation that would shield people from certain criminal charges w […]

Pa. House Advances AI Disclosure Bill for Consumer Sales HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved legislation requiring businesses to disclose when artificial i […]

Chester County Appoints New Voter Services Director Ahead of Election Cycle WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has appointed veteran diplomat and election administration professional Michele DiCaprio as director of the D […]