Maryann Pugh

HHS Settles with Comprehensive Neurology Over HIPAA Violations Stemming from Ransomware Attack WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached a settlement with Comprehensive N […]

FTC Imposes $1M Penalty on accessiBe for Misleading Accessibility Claims WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order against accessiBe Inc. and accessiBe Ltd., resolving allegations t […]

Reviving America's Military Power: Bold Moves to Boost Readiness and Accountability WASHINGTON, D.C. — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted a series of initiatives this past week aimed at revitalizing the military’s focus on let […]

Agriculture Secretary Applauds Dairy Industry Commitment to Healthier School Meals WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has commended the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) for its newly a […]

Trump’s Bold Education Overhaul Targets Colleges, AI, and Workforce Gaps WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has signed six executive orders aimed at overhauling the American education system and workforce d […]

SSA Introduces Digital Access to Social Security Numbers WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has launched a new digital feature that will allow my Social Security account holders to s […]

HHS Settles with PIH Health Over HIPAA Violations Following Phishing Attack WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached a settlement with C […]

ICYMI: FDA Declares War on Toxic Food Dyes in Bold Move to Protect Kids’ Health WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently unveiled comprehensive p […]

FTC Takes Uber to Court Over Alleged Subscription Scams WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies, accusing the company of deceptive practices tied t […]

PA House Committee Advances Resolution to Address AI Impact on Creative Workers HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House Communications & Technology Committee took a decisive step on Thursday, unanimously approving a resolution t […]

SBA Reinstates Safeguards to Protect 7(a) Loan Program and Taxpayers WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced significant policy changes to the 7(a) loan program, reversing d […]

Overnight Line Striping Scheduled for I-95 in Center City Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that overnight line striping will take place next week on n […]

IRS Urges Tax-Exempt Groups to File by May 15 to Avoid Penalties WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the May 15 filing deadline approaching, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder to tax-exempt organizations a […]

Pennsylvania Legislator Proposes Privatizing SEPTA Bus Operations HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at a […]

Pennsylvania House Passes Resolutions to Enhance Road Safety HARRISBURG, PA — On Thursday, April 24, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives adopted two resolutions aimed at improving road safety and raising a […]

Pennsylvania DEP Celebrates Landmark Blue Green Connector Project in Lancaster LANCASTER, PA — State and local leaders gathered on Wednesday to highlight the environmental and community impact of the Blue Green Connector Project a […]

Pennsylvania’s DCNR Marks Milestone with 30th Solar Array Installation LEWISBERRY, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) celebrated a significant achievement on Wednesday, April 23, with the u […]

Shear Hope Program Empowers Cosmetologists to Support Domestic Violence Survivors CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Chester County Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, and Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) have joine […]

Chester County Breaks Ground on Pollinator Garden to Promote Sustainability WEST CHESTER, PA — On Earth Day, Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe, alongside local environmental advocates, t […]

PENNVEST Funds $2.1 Million Project to Combat Forever Chemicals in Upper Uwchlan Township UPPER UWCHLAN, PA — To safeguard the local drinking water supply from contamination by harmful “forever chemicals,” Upper Uwchlan Township will benef […]