Maryann Pugh

FDA to Replace Animal Testing with Human-Relevant Methods for Drug Development WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced an ambitious effort to modernize drug testing by reducing reliance on a […]

IRS Urges Taxpayers to Claim $1 Billion in Unclaimed 2021 Refunds Before April 15 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder to the 1.1 million taxpayers who have yet to file their federal tax r […]

FTC Approves Enbridge Petition to End 2017 Consent Order WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has granted a petition from Enbridge Inc. to reopen and set aside the 2017 consent order r […]

SBA Implements New Fraud Prevention Measures for Loan Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has introduced enhanced verification measures in its loan application process to s […]

IRS Issues Reminder for April 15 Estimated Tax Payment Deadline WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reminding self-employed individuals, retirees, investors, businesses, and corporations that A […]

CFPB Announces Policy Shift Regarding Nonbank Registry Deadlines WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) revealed it will deprioritize enforcement and supervision actions against entities f […]

Pennsylvania State Police Marks Milestone in Academy Modernization HERSHEY, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and Department of General Services (DGS) celebrated a significant milestone in the modernization of P […]

Senator Comitta Urges Action to Address SEPTA’s Budget Crisis WEST CHESTER, PA — State Senator Carolyn Comitta has voiced urgent concerns over SEPTA’s looming budget shortfall, warning of serious implications for […]

EAP Highlights Urgency of Protecting Federal Heating Assistance Program HARRISBURG, PA — The Energy Association of Pennsylvania (EAP) has raised concerns over recent staffing changes at the U.S. Department of Health and H […]

SEPTA Proposes Service Cuts and Fare Hikes, Lawmakers Raise Concerns HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers from Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery counties are raising alarm over the sweeping service reductions and f […]

Push for Change: Senator McCormick's Proposal to End Congressional Careerism with Term Limits WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) has introduced a joint resolution to amend the Constitution, proposing term limits for members of C […]

Game-Changer for Justice: Pennsylvania Troopers Now Armed with Body Cameras to Build Trust and Protect Communities HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) has successfully concluded the deployment of body-worn cameras for all patrol troopers ahead of s […]

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Urge Action to Prevent SEPTA Service Cuts HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania House Democratic Leaders have issued a stark warning regarding the potential fallout from proposed SEPTA service cuts a […]

Bill to Boost Funding for First Responders Advances in Pennsylvania House HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation introduced by state Rep. Chris Pielli to increase funding opportunities for fire and emergency medical services (EMS) h […]

Pennsylvania House Approves Bill to Strengthen Drug and Alcohol Programs Reporting HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed H.B. 640, a bill introduced by state Rep. Dan Williams to enhance the annual r […]

Your Dream Home Out of Reach? Bold New Bill Targets America's Housing Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan coalition of U.S. senators and representatives has introduced the Housing Supply Frameworks Act (S.1299), a l […]

Unregistered Contractor Accused of Scamming Homeowners in Shocking Lawsuit HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced legal action against James D. Martin, also known as Doug Martin, and his b […]

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Join National Popular Vote Movement HARRISBURG, PA — State Representatives Chris Rabb (D-Phila.) and Heather Boyd have reintroduced legislation that would align Pennsylvania with the N […]

Fetterman and Schiff Unveil Bill to Boost Organic Farming Research WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) have introduced the Organic Science and Research Investment Act, a l […]

Fetterman Sounds the Alarm: SEPTA's Transit Cuts and Fare Hikes Could Devastate Pennsylvania WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) issued a stark warning Thursday regarding SEPTA’s proposed service reductions and fare i […]