Maryann Pugh

Teen Worker’s Injury Sparks Crackdown on Safety Violations at Meadville Plant MEADVILLE, PA — A Meadville-based manufacturing company, Fostermation Inc., faces legal repercussions following multiple investigations by the U.S. D […]

Honoring Creativity and Connection: Pennsylvania’s Older Artists Shine in Moving Capitol Showcase HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts partnered to highlight the artistic talents of o […]

Securing America’s Future: Bold Interior Actions to End Energy Dependence WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior made significant moves last week to address the nation’s energy challenges, prioritizing domestic res […]

Forging Global Strength: DOD’s Bold Steps to Protect America’s Future WASHINGTON, D.C. — Over the past week, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) focused on bolstering international partnerships, enhancing leadership w […]

Keeping Families Safe: FDA Targets Hidden Dangers in Everyday Food WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled a comprehensive plan to enhance transparency and bolster food safety with a […]

Protecting Kids’ Health: FDA Moves to Ban Risky Fluoride Products WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its plan to remove concentrated ingestible fluoride prescription p […]

Protect Your Family This Summer: USDA’s Life-Saving Cookout Tips WASHINGTON, D.C. — With summer gatherings and outdoor cookouts in full swing, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Ins […]

Protecting Our Babies: Bold FDA Action Aims to Overhaul Infant Formula Standards WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have unveiled the next p […]

$60 Million Boost Promises Brighter Futures for Charter School Students WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education, led by Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, has announced a significant increase in funding for t […]

Revolutionizing Health Care: Bold '10-to-1' Rule Slashes Red Tape to Empower Providers WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have jointly launched a key i […]

FTC Shuts Down $16.7M Student Loan Scam, Protecting Thousands from Fraud WASHINGTON, D.C. — A major student loan debt relief scam targeting financially strained consumers has been permanently dismantled following legal a […]

Hospital Under Fire as HHS Investigates Alleged Violations of Health Workers' Rights WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated a compliance review of a h […]

Groundbreaking Blood Test Offers New Hope for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a first-of-its-kind blood test designed to aid in the diagnosis of A […]

FDA Takes Bold Action to Clean Up Food Chemicals and Protect Your Family WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a significant overhaul of its approach to assessing the safety of c […]

FTC Cracks Down on StubHub: Hidden Fees Could Cost Millions! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning letter to StubHub Holdings, Inc., alleging that the ticket resale giant f […]

America’s Turning Point: 27% Drop in Overdose Deaths Saves Thousands in 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Provisional data released by the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control indicate a nearly 27% decline in pre […]

IRS Opens Grants to Boost Free Tax Help for Seniors and Underserved Groups WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that applications are now open for the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and V […]

Transforming Lives with Fresh Food: $3.375M Boost for PA Communities! GERMANTOWN, PA — The Shapiro Administration announced $3.375 million in grants under the 2025 Fresh Food Financing Initiative (FFFI), aiming to i […]

Young Heroes Shine in Fight Against Lyme Disease with Creative Art! HARRISBURG, PA – On Thursday, the Shapiro Administration recognized 27 outstanding students for their creativity and dedication in the 2025 “ […]

Shapiro Fights to Save PA Hospitals from Greedy Private Equity Takeovers CHESTER, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has announced a series of measures to reform health care regulations in Pennsylvania following the closure of C […]