Maryann Pugh

Nation’s Capital Pushes for Safer Transit: Duffy Demands Action on Crime, Fare Evasion, and Public Trust WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy issued a decisive call to action on Thursday, urging local and transit leaders to p […]

Home Sales Dip as Prices Surge and Inventory Swells – What It Means for Buyers in 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau have released the latest statistics on new r […]

Pentagon Honors Heroes, Secures Borders, and Celebrates West Point Dream in a Week of Milestones WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Defense recently highlighted several significant developments, from the renaming of key Army installations to p […]

Education Department Cracks Down on Campus Antisemitism, Pledges Justice for Jewish Students WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a new directive to accelerate the resolution of com […]

HUD Shifts Power Back to Communities, Tackles Housing Crisis, and Defends the Suburban Dream WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced a significant policy shift this past week, detailing the t […]

FTC Targets $50 Million Growth Cave Scam That Preyed on Aspiring Entrepreneurs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit aimed at halting the operations of a deceptive business opportunity and c […]

Federal Investigation Targets D.C. Public Schools Over Special Education Failures WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched an investigation into the District of Columbia P […]

Fort Liberty Renamed to Honor WWII Hero Pfc. Bragg’s Daring Acts of Valor and Lifesaving Legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. — On March 7, Fort Liberty, North Carolina, officially reclaimed its historic name as Fort Bragg in a ceremony honoring World War II v […]

Federal Probe Into Tumwater Schools Sparks Debate Over Fairness and Safety in Girls' Sports WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened a formal investigation into the Tumwater School Dis […]

Secretary Rollins Unveils Bold Plan to Reignite Hope and Prosperity in Rural America WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins addressed hundreds of local leaders at the National Association of Counties on March 4 […]

Is the Future of American Education at Risk? Linda McMahon’s Bold Agenda Sparks National Upheaval WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the Senate’s narrow confirmation vote on March 3, Linda McMahon officially became the 13th Secretary of Education, vowing to l […]

Social Security Tightens Overpayment Rules, Billions at Stake for Beneficiaries WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a policy adjustment that will increase the default overpayment withholding r […]

Pennsylvania Honors Women Veterans with New License Plates, Funding Life-Changing Support Programs ANNVILLE, PA — To honor Women’s History Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has unveiled new women veterans lic […]

Will Changes to DEI Policies Reshape Your Workforce? Bold HHS Actions Spark Nationwide Debate WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has initiated federal investigations into four medical institutions for a […]

CMS Sounds Alarm on Risky Gender Treatments for Kids, Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Their Futures WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued an alert to healthcare providers, underscoring their obligation to s […]

Pennsylvania's $9M Lifeline for Crime Victims Pledges Hope and Urgent Relief LANCASTER, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), alongside local victim service providers, recently emphasized the c […]

Federal Government Slams Columbia University, Cuts $400M Over Failure to Protect Jewish Students WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government has taken decisive action against Columbia University, cancelling $400 million in federal grants and c […]

Pennsylvania Unveils $10M Boost for Small Farms and Food Businesses, Empowering Regional Agriculture HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the USDA Northeast Regional Food Business Center and the NASDA F […]

HHS Hits OHSU With $200K Penalty for Failing Patients’ Right to Access Medical Records WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has imposed a $200,000 civil m […]

FTC Fights to Block Merger Threatening Healthcare Innovation and Patient-Critical Devices WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit seeking to block GTCR BC Holdings, LLC’s (GTCR) proposed acquisition of Sur […]