Maryann Pugh

Fetterman Votes 'Hell No' as Vice President Breaks Senate Tie to Advance Sweeping GOP Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a dramatic and deeply divided vote on Tuesday, Vice President Vance cast the decisive ballot to pass the sweeping r […]

Senate Passes Sweeping Tax and Defense Bill Backed by Sen. McCormick WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate has advanced the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping measure aimed at extending tax cuts, strengthening border s […]

New Bill Encourages Pennsylvania Students to Share Their Personal Stories Ahead of Nation’s 250th Anniversary HARRISBURG, PA — In a strong bipartisan move, the Pennsylvania House on Monday advanced legislation designed to engage students in reflecting on t […]

Bankruptcy Court Approves 23andMe Sale to Non-Profit Focused on Privacy and Research HARRISBURG, PA — A federal bankruptcy court has approved the sale of genetic testing company 23andMe to the newly formed TTAM Research Institute, a no […]

Pennsylvania Representatives Push Bill to Protect State from Federal Funding Cuts HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers Reps. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) and Morgan Cephas (D-Phila.) have announced their plan to introduce the Protect Pe […]

HHS Finds Harvard Violated Civil Rights Law with Deliberate Indifference to Anti-Semitic Harassment WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced Monday that Harvard University vi […]

FHA Cuts Red Tape to Reduce Homeownership Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is making significant changes to its Single Family mortgage insurance program by r […]

Department of Labor Ends Liquidated Damages in Administrative Proceedings WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has issued Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2025-3, clarifying that it will no […]

HUD to Relocate Headquarters to Alexandria, Virginia WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced plans to relocate its headquarters from the aging Robert C […]

U.S. Department of Labor Awards $60 Million to Support Homeless Veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the allocation of more than $60 million in grants aimed at supporting veterans e […]

Department of the Interior Announces Key Initiatives on PILT Funding, Critical Minerals, and Mine Cleanup WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has unveiled a series of significant initiatives this past week, addressing funding for Payments in L […]

OSHA Renews National Initiative to Prevent Amputations in Manufacturing WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has renewed its National Emphasis Program (NE […]

Former Voyager Digital CEO Settles with FTC Over Misleading Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. — Stephen Ehrlich, the former CEO of cryptocurrency platform Voyager Digital, has agreed to a $2.8 million settlement with the F […]

U.S. Army Highlights Strategic Readiness Amid China's Military Advancements WASHINGTON, D.C. — China’s unprecedented pace of military development has prompted renewed U.S. Army efforts to counter growing challenges in the Indo […]

FTC Resolves Antitrust Concerns Over ACT’s $1.57 Billion Fuel Outlet Acquisition WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action to address antitrust concerns related to Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.’s (ACT […]

USDA Reports Progress in Combating Avian Flu and Lowering Egg Prices WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced significant progress in its five-pronged strategy to combat Highly Pathogenic Av […]

FTC Provides $3.5 Million in Refunds to Victims of Credit-Repair Scheme WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the distribution of over $3.5 million in refunds to consumers harmed by “The Cred […]

CMS Launches WISeR Model to Streamline Medicare Prior Authorization WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at improving prior authorization processes fo […]

FTC Issues $126 Million in Refunds to Fortnite Players Over Unwanted Purchases WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the distribution of more than $126 million in refunds to players of the popular vi […]

U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance to Support School Improvement and Expand Student Choice WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has issued new guidance for states to utilize fede […]