Maryann Pugh

FTC Moves to Block Edwards Lifesciences’ $945 Million Acquisition of JenaValve Over Competition Concerns WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a complaint to stop Edwards Lifesciences Corp. from acquiring JenaValve Technology, I […]

FDA Launches PreCheck Program to Boost Domestic Drug Manufacturing WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has unveiled FDA PreCheck, a new initiative designed to strengthen the domestic p […]

FTC Sends $743,000 in Refunds to Victims of Student Loan Debt Relief Scam WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission is distributing $743,230 in refunds to 6,269 student loan borrowers defrauded by a debt relief scheme t […]

IRS Confirms No Changes to Key Tax Forms or Withholding Tables for 2025 Under OBBBA WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service announced that certain payroll and information reporting requirements will remain unchanged for Tax Y […]

SBA Announces $7.5 Million in Funding to Boost U.S. Manufacturing and Innovation WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering up to $7.5 million in new Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) funding to b […]

IRS Reminds Employers of Student Loan Repayment Benefit Through 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service is reminding businesses that they can continue offering tax-free student loan repayment assistance to e […]

Native Plants at the Heart of Pennsylvania’s Conservation Push HARRISBURG, PA — Conservation leaders, environmental educators, and community advocates gathered at the Pennsylvania State Capitol this week to h […]

Sen. Muth to Host Annual Veterans Expo in Oaks ROYERSFORD, PA — State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) has announced that her annual Veterans Expo will return next month, offering v […]

USDA Unveils $6 Million Initiative to Expand Invasive Catfish Processing and Strengthen Seafood Supply Chain WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $6 million in grant funding aimed at bolstering seafood processing infrastructure to […]

Treasurer Garrity Honors Purple Heart Day by Returning Medal to Vietnam Veteran’s Son FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, PA — In a moving ceremony held this week on Purple Heart Day, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity returned a Purple Heart Medal t […]

Chester County Lawmakers Urge Senate Action as SEPTA Cuts Loom WEST CHESTER, PA — With the clock ticking toward a critical funding deadline, Chester County’s Democratic lawmakers gathered Thursday at the West Che […]

USDA Announces Grant Funding to Preserve Rural Housing, Assist Disaster-Affected Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Housing Service has announced the opening of its Fiscal Year 2025 funding cycle for the […]

Attorney General Dave Sunday Targets Illegal Robocalls in Statewide Crackdown HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced the first enforcement action under “Operation Robocall Roundup,” a national initi […]

Chester County Boosts Emergency Aid for Food Bank Amid Federal Funding Cuts WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County officials have fast-tracked emergency funding and ramped up support initiatives for the Chester County Food Bank, re […]

SEPTA’s Countdown Begins: Philadelphia Faces Transit Crisis as Lawmakers Clash Over Funding HARRISBURG, PA — The clock is ticking. And if Harrisburg doesn’t act by August 14, Southeastern Pennsylvania will witness a public transportation cr […]

Thousands of Crozer Health Medicaid Patients to Receive Free Access to Medical Records HARRISBURG, PA — Medicaid patients formerly treated at Crozer Health hospitals will soon be able to obtain their medical records at no cost, f […]

Fetterman and McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Halt CCP-Linked Financial Firms in U.S. Markets WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a rare show of bipartisan cooperation, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) have introduced l […]

Governor Shapiro Touts Workforce Inclusion Program for Students With Disabilities LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker visited Lancaster County on Tuesday to spotlight the MY W […]

Free KI Tablets Offered to Chester County Residents Near Nuclear Facilities WEST CHESTER, PA — In a continued effort to safeguard public health during potential radiological emergencies, the Chester County Health Department is […]

Shapiro Picks a Side: Governor Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Order on Youth Gender Procedures, Drawing Fierce Backlash HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has officially plunged Pennsylvania into one of the most divisive culture war battles in America today — and […]