Maryann Pugh

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 […]

Your Voice Matters: The Debate Over Pennsylvania's Prison Closures HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) continues to evaluate the proposed closures of SCI Rockview and Quehanna Boot Camp, a […]

Protecting Our Forests: Pennsylvania Launches Aerial Spraying to Protect Forests from Spongy Moth Outbreaks HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) began its annual aerial spraying initiative on Monday, May 5 […]

Salmonella Danger in Your Backyard? Protect Your Family from Hidden Risks WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a public health advisory concerning a multistate outbreak of S […]

Escape the Everyday Grind: Discover Pennsylvania's Hidden Gems Now! HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has unveiled its latest tourism initiative, the “Get Away” campaign, designed to encourage travelers to experience the s […]

IRS Opens Applications for 2026 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Matching Grants WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced it will begin accepting applications for the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) m […]

CFPB Shifts Focus Away from 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Enforcement WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a significant policy adjustment, deprioritizing enforcement actions a […]

Fetterman Leads Bipartisan Charge to Stop Ccp’s Threats and Fentanyl Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of bipartisan lawmakers, led by U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), unveiled the SHIELD Against CCP Act this week to b […]

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Vote! Key Deadlines for PA’s May 20 Primary HARRISBURG, PA — Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt is urging registered Pennsylvania voters to be informed about voting procedures ahead of t […]

Fetterman Pushes Bold Plan to Rebuild U.S. Shipyards and Stand Up to China WASHINGTON, D.C. — On April 30, 2025, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined a coalition of bipartisan lawmakers to introduce the Shipbuilding and H […]

$30M Investment to Transform Philly Navy Yard Into a Job-Creating Powerhouse PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $30 million investment in the Philadelphia Navy Yard through the Pennsylvania Strategic I […]

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Tackle Housing Affordability Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) have introduced the HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act, a bipartisan m […]

Pennsylvania’s “Click It or Ticket” Campaign Aims to Save Lives PHILADELPHIA, PA — State officials and law enforcement agencies have announced the launch of the National “Click It or Ticket” Enforcement Mobil […]