Maryann Pugh

New Mine Cleanup Funding Brings Hope for Damaged Lands HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania environmental officials announced $15.2 million in new funding to restore land and waterways damaged by abandoned coal m […]

Hearing Loss Expo Marks 40 Years of Deaf Services Support CAMP HILL, PA — Pennsylvania officials marked the 40th anniversary of the state’s Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing during the annual Hearing Los […]

New Federal Partnership Targets Overlooked Menopause Health Risks WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials announced a new partnership with leading urology organizations aimed at expanding awareness and use of a t […]

Child Care Funding Proposal Offers Hope for Workforce Relief WESCOSVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania officials are proposing an additional $10 million investment in a state program designed to recruit and retain child c […]

New EMS Funding Plan Raises Hope for Faster Emergency Care PITTSBURGH, PA — Pennsylvania health officials highlighted new investments aimed at strengthening the state’s emergency medical services workforce dur […]

VA, DOJ Partnership Expands Legal Support for Vulnerable Veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Justice have signed an agreement that will allow VA attorneys to t […]

FDA Launches Real-Time Safety Database for Drugs and Vaccines WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has launched a new centralized system that will allow scientists, regulators, and the public t […]

Capitol Accessibility Plan Signals Progress for Visitors HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials released the results of a comprehensive accessibility study of the State Capitol Complex, outlining steps a […]

Long-Awaited Cleanup Plan Brings Hope for Bishop Tube Site EAST WHITELAND TWP, PA — State environmental officials have reached an agreement with four companies to fund and carry out the cleanup of c […]

FTC Warns Auto Dealers Over Hidden Fees in Advertised Prices WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has sent warning letters to 97 auto dealer groups across the country, telling them that advertised v […]

New Caregiver Tool Reaches Thousands Across Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, PA — More than 315,000 people have used Pennsylvania’s PA CareKit since its launch last year, a digital resource designed to support the […]

VA Launches Faster Scheduling System for Veterans’ Community Care WASHINGTON, D.C. — Veterans receiving medical care outside Department of Veterans Affairs facilities may now be able to schedule appointments faster a […]

$42 Million Safety Grants Aim to Strengthen Communities HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials approved more than $42 million in state and federal grants Wednesday to support public safety programs, i […]

FDA Approves First Treatment for Rare Brain Folate Disorder WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved expanded use of the drug Wellcovorin for patients with a rare genetic n […]

Trump Orders Crackdown on False “Made in America” Claims WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order Friday directing federal agencies to step up enforcement against companies t […]

FTC Sends $47 Million in Refunds to Renters Over Hidden Fees WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission is distributing more than $47.2 million in refunds to renters who were charged undisclosed fees and o […]

Free Black Lung Screenings Expand Across Coal Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials will begin offering free mobile health screenings for coal miners this month as part of a national p […]

FDA Moves to Cut Costs for Biosimilar Drug Development WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced new draft guidance aimed at reducing the cost and complexity of developing b […]

SBA Moves to Bar Foreign Nationals From Small Business Loans WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a new policy this past week that will prevent foreign nationals and non-citizens f […]

IRS Updates Withholding Tool as Tax Law Changes Take Effect WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service has updated its online Tax Withholding Estimator to reflect new tax provisions affecting tips, o […]