Maryann Pugh

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 […]

CMS Issues Guidance on New Medicaid Payment Limits Under Trump Administration Law WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials issued preliminary guidance to states on how to implement new limits on Medicaid managed care payments, a m […]

HHS Unveils Sweeping Child Health Strategy, Moves to Tighten Drug Ads and Block Illegal E-Cigarettes WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services last week rolled out a series of high-profile actions aimed at reshaping child h […]

FDA Cracks Down on Drug Ads, Seizes $86M in Illegal Vapes, Pushes Non-Opioid Pain Relief WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration launched a series of major enforcement and transparency initiatives last week, ranging from c […]

FTC Targets Noncompete Clauses, AI Chatbots, and Student Loan Scams in Busy Week of Enforcement WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission issued a series of actions last week aimed at cracking down on restrictive employment practices, p […]

IRS Warns Taxpayers of Rising Social Media Tax Credit Scams WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers about a surge in fraudulent tax schemes spreading across social media, many of w […]

Lawmakers Push Plan to Boost Tourism Marketing With Short-Term Rental Tax Revenue HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at boosting the state’s visibility as a tourist destination by red […]

Pennsylvania Launches ‘Recovery in Nature’ Initiative at Sinnemahoning State Park DRIFTWOOD, PA — Pennsylvania officials marked Recovery Month on Thursday by bringing people in recovery, treatment providers and park staff together at […]

Sen. McCormick Names 34 to Advisory Boards for U.S. Service Academy Nominations WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) has appointed 34 veterans, public servants, and community leaders from across Pennsylvania to t […]

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Propose Boost to Tourism Promotion Fund to Drive Economic Growth HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Joe Ciresi, D-Montgomery, and Sen. Carolyn Comitta, D-Chester, have introduced companion legislation aimed at s […]