Maryann Pugh

Pennsylvania Department of Aging Launches New System to Boost Transparency and Accountability HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has unveiled a new data-driven system to enhance the transparency and accountability of the s […]

Free Shred Event and Food Drive to Benefit Chester County Community EXTON, PA — State Rep. Danielle Friel Otten, D-Chester, is joining forces with the Chester County Food Bank to host a Paper-Only Shred Event & Food D […]

Will Your Vote Be Counted? Democrats Fight GOP in Supreme Court Showdown HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Democratic Party, supported by the Democratic National Committee (DNC), has formally submitted an opposition brief t […]

Transportation Secretary Demands Crackdown on Illegal Policies and Funding Violations WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has reiterated the importance of federal compliance for recipients of transportation g […]

Labor Secretary Cracks Down on States Ignoring Immigration Rules for Jobless Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer recently issued a formal reminder to governors nationwide, urging them to ensure c […]

Interior Department Accelerates Energy Development Amid National Energy Emergency WASHINGTON, D.C. — Responding to President Donald J. Trump’s declaration of a National Energy Emergency, the U.S. Department of the Interior has ann […]

USDA Tightens SNAP Eligibility Verification to Align with Executive Order 14218 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced new measures to strengthen the verification of identity and immigration s […]

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 […]