Maryann Pugh

New Federal Buying Rule Redirects Millions to U.S. Textiles WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal agencies that manage national parks and public lands will shift millions in annual spending toward American-made uniforms u […]

59 Workers Repaid After Wage Violations Found in Pa. HARRISBURG, PA — Fifty-nine Pennsylvania workers have recovered nearly $130,000 in unpaid wages after a state investigation found a construction c […]

Arizona Land Deal Clears Path for Major Copper Mine WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federally approved land exchange in Arizona will allow development of a major copper mine expected to create jobs and boost d […]

Illegal Drone Flights Could Trigger $100K Fines, Jail Time WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans who fly drones in restricted airspace could face fines exceeding $100,000, criminal charges, and possible jail time u […]

Foreign Investment Pullback Raises Questions on U.S. Demand WASHINGTON, D.C. — Foreign investors pulled a net $25.0 billion out of U.S. financial markets in January, according to new federal data, a shift that c […]

Gun Threat Allegation at Newark Medical Office Leads to Arrest NEWARK, DE — A 73-year-old Newark man has been charged after police say he allegedly threatened a medical office employee with a handgun during a d […]

Student Loan Shake-Up Raises Questions for Borrowers WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials are shifting responsibility for collecting defaulted student loans to the U.S. Treasury as part of a new p […]

McCormick Pushes Election Bill as Senate Fight Intensifies WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania voters could face stricter identification and citizenship requirements under a Republican-backed elections bill now b […]

Federal Grant Shift Targets Workforce Training Shortage WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new federal grant competition aims to expand college and career training opportunities as officials move to better align e […]

New CMS Rule Cuts Paperwork, Targets $781M Savings WASHINGTON, D.C. — Health care providers could spend less time on paperwork and more time treating patients under a new federal rule that replaces f […]

Hospital-at-Home Data Release Expands Research Access WASHINGTON, D.C. — Researchers and health care analysts can now access nearly five years of federal data on hospital-at-home care, following a new r […]

$1M Housing Plan Targets Homelessness, Health Risks INDIANA, PA — Medicaid recipients with chronic health conditions who are at risk of homelessness could receive new housing and support services under a […]

FDA Fast-Tracks Higher-Dose Weight Loss Drug Approval WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new higher-dose version of a widely used weight loss drug has been approved on an accelerated timeline, offering patients a […]

ICYMI: New SNAP Rules Raise Stakes—State Expands Help Options PHILADELPHIA, PA — In case you missed it, Pennsylvanians who rely on food assistance will have more ways to meet new federal work requirements under a […]

FTC Launches Healthcare Task Force Amid Rising Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators are forming a new healthcare task force aimed at cracking down on anti-competitive practices and consumer harm a […]

$6.6M Boost Targets EMS Shortages, Faster Emergency Response HARRISBURG, PA — Emergency medical services agencies across Pennsylvania are receiving $6.6 million in state funding aimed at hiring, training, and e […]

$112M in Grants Aims to Reach Veterans at Suicide Risk WASHINGTON, D.C. — Community organizations nationwide can apply for a new round of federal funding totaling $112 million to expand suicide prevention s […]

ICYMI: $10M Grid Upgrades Aim to Cut Outages Across Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, PA — In case you missed it, more than 20,000 Pennsylvanians could see fewer and shorter power outages under a new round of state-funded e […]

FDA Push to Replace Animal Testing Signals Major Shift WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators are moving to reduce the use of animal testing in drug development, issuing new guidance to help drugmakers a […]

Courthouses Across Pennsylvania Get Lifesaving Narcan Access HARRISBURG, PA — A trip to the courthouse could now mean access to lifesaving help in a critical moment, as Pennsylvania rolls out a new initiative p […]