Maryann Pugh

FDA and NIH Launch Joint Nutrition Regulatory Science Program to Combat Diet-Related Chronic Diseases WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have announced a groundbreaking c […]

HHS Announces $1.1 Billion for Community-Based Support for Older Adults and People with Disabilities WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a significant funding initiative, allocating $1.1 billion to s […]

PUC Seeks Public Input on Proposed Settlement With UGI Utilities Over Customer Notification Failures HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is calling for public feedback on a proposed settlement with UGI Utilities Inc. – Gas […]

FDA Approves Three New Natural Color Additives, Advances Initiative to Remove Petroleum-Based Dyes WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three new color additives derived from natural sources, marking a s […]

Pennsylvania Launches Enhanced Teach in PA Website to Bolster Educator Pipeline HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has unveiled a redesigned version of its Teach in PA website, offering enhanced tools a […]

VA Expands Veterans Legacy Memorial, Honors More American Heroes WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a significant expansion of the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) website, the n […]

FTC Backs DOJ’s Proposed Remedies in Google Antitrust Case WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an amicus brief in support of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Revised Proposed Fin […]

FDA Announces Ambitious AI Expansion to Streamline Scientific Reviews WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled a historic initiative to implement artificial intelligence (AI) t […]

FTC Cracks Down on Ecommerce Empire Builders for Deceptive Business Practices WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement with Ecommerce Empire Builders (EEB) and its owner, Peter Prusinowski, o […]

VA Pledges Compassionate Care: Streamlining Benefits for Grieving Families WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has unveiled a comprehensive three-part initiative designed to streamline access to b […]

FTC Reaches Settlement with Cerebral, Inc., Resulting in Refunds for Thousands of Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 40,000 consumers are set to receive refunds following a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settlement with Cerebral, Inc., a d […]

ICYMI: $30 Million Boost to Philly Navy Yard Promises Jobs, Growth, and a Brighter Future PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Thursday, Governor Josh Shapiro announced a landmark $30 million investment in the Philadelphia Navy Yard through the PA SITES p […]

FDA Tightens Oversight with Expanded Unannounced Inspections at Foreign Manufacturing Facilities WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its plan to increase the use of unannounced inspections at foreign f […]

Your Voice Matters: The Debate Over Pennsylvania's Prison Closures HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) continues to evaluate the proposed closures of SCI Rockview and Quehanna Boot Camp, a […]

Protecting Our Forests: Pennsylvania Launches Aerial Spraying to Protect Forests from Spongy Moth Outbreaks HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) began its annual aerial spraying initiative on Monday, May 5 […]

Salmonella Danger in Your Backyard? Protect Your Family from Hidden Risks WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a public health advisory concerning a multistate outbreak of S […]

Escape the Everyday Grind: Discover Pennsylvania's Hidden Gems Now! HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has unveiled its latest tourism initiative, the “Get Away” campaign, designed to encourage travelers to experience the s […]

IRS Opens Applications for 2026 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Matching Grants WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced it will begin accepting applications for the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) m […]

CFPB Shifts Focus Away from 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Enforcement WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a significant policy adjustment, deprioritizing enforcement actions a […]

Fetterman Leads Bipartisan Charge to Stop Ccp’s Threats and Fentanyl Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of bipartisan lawmakers, led by U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), unveiled the SHIELD Against CCP Act this week to b […]