Maryann Pugh

Pentagon Announces AI Push as 1952 Alaska Crash Victims Finally Identified WASHINGTON, D.C. — A decades-old recovery mission in Alaska reached its long-awaited end this month as the Air Force announced the positive i […]

Treasury Unleashes Sweeping Sanctions as It Targets Militants, Fraud, Iran Crackdown WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Treasury Department launched a rapid series of enforcement actions this past week, designating foreign groups and o […]

From Farm Safety Nets to School Milk, USDA Unveils Sweeping Agenda WASHINGTON, D.C. — A wave of leadership changes, new farm safety net expansions, nutrition policy shifts, and workforce initiatives underscored a p […]

Title IX Probes, Workforce Shift, Loan Relief Mark Turbulent Week at Ed Dept WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education launched a sweeping series of actions last week that touch nearly every corner of the nation’s edu […]

SSA Claims Faster Service, Fewer Backlogs as Commissioner Briefs Advisory Board BALTIMORE, MD — Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano met on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, with members of the Social Security A […]

CMS Reports Billions in Improper Payments, But Says Most Are Paperwork Errors WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released its latest improper payment estimates, reporting tens of billions of dollars i […]

From Liberty Bells to Youth Grants, Farm Show Puts Pennsylvania on Display HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s biggest annual showcase of agriculture opened with marching drums, mounted troopers and a blue ribbon, then rolled int […]

New Vaccine Voices Named as $231M Boost Expands 988 Crisis Lifeline WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health leaders moved on two major fronts this past week, reshaping national vaccine policy oversight while injecting h […]

Record Rebates, Bigger Relief: Seniors Can Apply Now for Expanded Tax Aid HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania seniors and residents with disabilities can now apply for a new round of property tax and rent rebates, as state o […]

VA Earns National Praise as Burnout Falls and Benefits Leadership Search Begins WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is drawing national recognition for improving physician well-being while simultaneously l […]

New Year, New Benefits: Pennsylvania Veterans Urged to Review Earned Aid ANNVILLE, PA — With a new year underway and major laws reshaping eligibility, Pennsylvania officials are urging veterans to make reviewing their b […]

Food Aid Meets Federal Mandate as PA Unveils New Volunteer Path for SNAP HARRISBURG, PA — As new federal rules tighten work and reporting requirements for food assistance, Pennsylvania officials have rolled out a new tool d […]

FDA Clears Faster Path for Gene Cures as Rare Disease Breakthrough Arrives WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration signaled a sweeping shift in how cutting-edge therapies reach patients this month, unveiling r […]

From Crayons to Cameras, Kids Take Aim at Lyme Disease Prevention HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania health officials are turning to the Commonwealth’s youngest residents in the fight against Lyme disease, launching a sta […]

FTC Flexes Its Muscle With Sweeping Actions Across Sports, Health, Data WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a burst of enforcement and policy activity spanning college sports, healthcare, consumer data, and corporate mergers, the F […]

SBA Shatters Records as Bond Guarantees Surge and SBIC Rules Get Overhaul WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration capped a record-setting year with a pair of announcements that underscore a dramatic e […]

Tax Shake-Up Delivers Faster Write-Offs, Clearer Rules, and a Break for Troops WASHINGTON, D.C. — A sweeping trio of federal tax actions unveiled this week is poised to reshape how businesses invest, retirees plan, and military f […]

$82M Conservation Blitz Targets Trails, Parks, and Rivers Across Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently announced nearly $82 million in new state funding to support more than 295 recreation and c […]

Feds Pull Back on Credit Guidance, Recasting Immigration Status Rules WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators on Friday withdrew a joint policy statement that had warned lenders about considering immigration status in c […]

Trump Bets Big on Healthcare: A Radical Plan to Cut Costs and Pay Patients Directly WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping bid to upend how Americans pay for healthcare, Donald J. Trump on Thursday unveiled what he is calling The Great H […]