Maryann Pugh

$56M Surge Targets Crumbling Campuses at 13 Pennsylvania Community Colleges HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education has awarded more than $56 million to 13 community colleges across the Commonwealth to fund c […]

Pennsylvania Rallies Poultry Industry as Bird Flu Kills Millions of Birds HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials are intensifying efforts to protect the Commonwealth’s $7.1 billion poultry industry as Highly Pathogenic Avi […]

Pennsylvania Bans 22 From Gambling After Child Endangerment, Fraud Cases HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has barred 22 people from gambling statewide after actions ranging from leaving young children u […]

Energy Port Approved, Truck Crackdown Launched as DOT Flexes Power WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation moved aggressively on energy and roadway safety this month, approving a major offshore oil e […]

Pennsylvania Revenues Surge Past Forecasts as January Brings $178M Windfall HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s General Fund revenue outperformed expectations in January, bringing in $3.9 billion and finishing $178.2 million, or […]

Labor Dept. Loosens Maritime Insurance Rules, Cutting Costs Without Sacrificing Care WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, the U.S. Department of Labor published new guidance aimed at reshaping how insurance requirements are calculated under a […]

Inmate Found Dead at SCI Chester, State Police Launch Investigation CHESTER, PA — An inmate at the State Correctional Institution at Chester was found unresponsive in his cell early January 31, prompting an i […]

Shapiro Unveils Budget, Loans, and Job Training Push as PA Bets on Growth HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro rolled out a sweeping economic and workforce agenda this past week, pairing his proposed 2026–27 state bud […]

Interior Targets Wildfire Threat With $20M Boost and Tribal Fire Pipeline WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior is rolling out a two-pronged push to strengthen America’s wildfire defenses, announcing up to $20 mil […]

Pennsylvania GOP Backs Jason Richey for Lt. Governor in 2026 Race HARRISBURG, PA — The Republican Party of Pennsylvania has formally endorsed Jason Richey for lieutenant governor, throwing the party’s ins […]

$20.7M Opens to Fortify Nonpublic Schools, Police, Mental Health Efforts HARRISBURG, PA — Nonpublic schools, municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and approved school security providers across Pennsylvania can now a […]

Pentagon Bets $1.1B on Drone Swarms as New Arsenal Race Accelerates WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of War is moving to rapidly arm U.S. forces with vast numbers of weaponized drones, unveiling a sweeping a […]

U.S., Mexico Strike Water Deal to Secure Rio Grande Lifeline for Texas WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States and Mexico have reached a new commitment to reinforce the 1944 Water Treaty, a move federal officials say will b […]

Education Dept. Draws New Lines on School Prayer, Launches Student Data Probe WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday issued sweeping new guidance reaffirming constitutionally protected prayer in public s […]

Medicare’s ACO Surge Puts 14.3 Million Seniors Into Coordinated Care WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said accountable care is reaching a record number of older Americans in 2026, w […]

HHS Unleashes Sweeping Recovery Plan Targeting Addiction, Homelessness WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday unveiled a far-reaching agenda aimed at reversing addiction, h […]

VA Expands Home Care, Hires Counselors, Warns as Veteran Suicide Toll Eases WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs rolled out a sweeping set of moves this week aimed at improving veterans’ quality of lif […]

FDA Unveils Triple Push: Drug Onshoring, Cleaner Food Labels, GLP-1 Crackdown WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is rolling out a sweeping set of initiatives aimed at reshaping the nation’s drug and food sys […]

FTC Hammers Drug Middlemen, Sends Millions Back to Victims, Warns on Cybercrime WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission moved aggressively on multiple fronts this week, announcing a sweeping settlement with one of the n […]

SBA Fuels Manufacturing Boom, Then Freezes $8.6B in Suspected Fraud Loans WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration marked a sharp contrast in fortunes for small businesses this month, announcing a surge in l […]