Maryann Pugh

FTC Targets Chegg, Ticketmaster and More in Week of Major Crackdowns WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission announced a string of enforcement actions last week targeting companies accused of deceptive p […]

SBA Waives Loan Fees to Fuel Small Manufacturers’ Role in U.S. Comeback WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration will waive most upfront fees for small manufacturers in fiscal year 2026, a move officials s […]

IRS Unveils New Rules on Roth Catch-Ups and Tipped Worker Tax Breaks WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service last week rolled out major updates to retirement plan rules and tax guidance f […]

Trump Moves to Restrict H-1B Visas, Launches ‘Gold Card’ Program for Wealthy Immigrants WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump on Friday signed a proclamation sharply curbing the entry of H-1B visa workers into the United States, w […]

Senators Push Bill to Align North America on Screening Chinese Investment WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation Thursday aimed at strengthening U […]

B. Braun to Invest $20 Million in Lehigh Valley Expansion, Adding 200 Jobs ALLENTOWN, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro announced Thursday that B. Braun, a global leader in infusion therapy and pain management, will invest $20 m […]

Katie Muth to Host Annual Veterans Expo in Oaks ROYERSFORD, PA — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) will host her annual Veterans Expo on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p […]

Fetterman, Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Restore Federal Worker Union Rights WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. John Fetterman joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers Wednesday to introduce legislation that would overturn two Trump a […]

Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office Confirms Cyberattack, Says No Ransom Paid HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office confirmed that a ransomware attack last month disrupted parts of its operations, but sai […]

Lawmakers Weigh Psilocybin Access to Address Treatment-Resistant Depression in Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, PA — Lawmakers, medical experts, and advocates gathered Tuesday for a House Majority Policy Committee hearing to examine psilocybin and o […]

Lawmakers Push for Federal Action to Address Widespread Diaper Insecurity WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of lawmakers joined advocates on September 9 to call for federal action against diaper insecurity, a problem a […]

USCIS Policy Change Restricts Voter Registration at Naturalization Ceremonies, Raising Concerns in Pennsylvania CHESTER, PA — A new policy from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is drawing sharp criticism from voting rights advocates after the a […]

Democrats Launch Nationwide Voter Registration Push Ahead of 2026 Elections WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Democratic National Committee this week rolled out a nationwide voter registration campaign, organizing more than 50 events a […]

DOE Invests $134 Million to Advance U.S. Fusion Energy Leadership WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Energy announced $134 million in new funding to accelerate the development of fusion technologies, underscoring th […]

DOT Launches FAA Pilot Program to Accelerate Air Taxi and Drone Integration WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Transportation has launched a new Federal Aviation Administration pilot program aimed at speeding the arrival of a […]

Interior Approves Wyoming Mine Expansion, Moves to Rescind Public Lands Rule WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior last week approved a major expansion of Wyoming’s Black Butte Mine and proposed rescinding a fede […]

Hegseth Visits Troops in Southern Command, Marks 9/11 Anniversary, Honors Fallen Conservative Leader WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth last week traveled to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, meeting with sailors aboard t […]

USDA, GSA Launch SAVE Program to Cut Wasteful Spending and Reward Federal Employees WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Treasury, in partnership with the General Services Administration, has launched a new program aimed at c […]

USDA Launches Sweeping Health Strategy, Farm-to-School Expansion, and $1B Disaster Aid for Producers WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week unveiled a sweeping slate of new initiatives aimed at tackling childhood chronic d […]

Education Department Halts Funding for Minority-Serving Institution Grant Programs, Citing Constitutional Concerns WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education issued sweeping policy changes last week, releasing new federal data showing steep declines in s […]