Maryann Pugh

CMS Extends Drug Pricing Program Deadlines Amid Demand WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials have pushed back key deadlines for a new Medicaid drug pricing initiative after strong interest from p […]

FDA Pushes Faster Drug Approvals With Real-Time Trials WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators are moving to speed up drug development by launching real-time clinical trials that allow safety data and r […]

$1.1B Flood Funding Opens for Communities Nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. — Communities across the country will have access to $1.1 billion in federal funding to reduce flood risks and prevent costly d […]

Social Media Scams Surge, Cost Americans $2.1B WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly one in three scam victims who lost money in 2025 said the fraud began on social media, with total reported losses reaching $ […]

IRS Offers More Time to Challenge Denied Tax Credits WASHINGTON, D.C. — Taxpayers whose Employee Retention Credit claims have been denied can now request additional time to challenge those decisions, as t […]

Traffic Deaths Hit Record Low in PA, But Risks Remain HARRISBURG, PA — Traffic fatalities in Pennsylvania dropped to their lowest level on record in 2025, even as officials warn that risky driving b […]

$7.4B Opioid Deal Takes Effect, PA Set for Funding HARRISBURG, PA — A $7.4 billion national settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family is now in effect, paving the way for more than $200 m […]

Energy Projects Stalled? New Bill Targets Permitting Delays WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new federal proposal aims to speed up approval timelines for energy and infrastructure projects, targeting delays that lawmakers s […]

New Court Kiosks Aim to Cut Delays, Expand Access CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County has expanded a network of self-service kiosks across its court system, aiming to make it faster and easier for r […]

New Bill Targets Risks in Growing Prediction Markets WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is proposing new federal rules for prediction markets, aiming to curb insider advantages and s […]

Inspection Findings Raise Concerns at Multiple Chester County Kitchens WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department reported violations at three food facilities during inspections conducted May 1, while m […]

Homeowners Gain New Power to Cancel Contracts, Court Rules HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania homeowners can cancel home improvement contracts verbally within three business days, the state Supreme Court ruled, e […]

Urban Farming Bill Aims to Expand Access, Spark Growth WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is pushing to expand federal support for urban agriculture, proposing new funding and t […]

Senators Warn Afghan Relocation Plan Risks Lives WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of U.S. senators is urging the State Department to halt a reported plan to relocate Afghan allies to central Africa, w […]

Maternal Health Gains Emerge as State Boosts Funding ALLENTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania has invested $12.3 million in maternal and child health programs since 2023, expanding screenings, improving access to c […]

ICE Detention Plan Sparks Local Strain, Fetterman Warns WASHINGTON, D.C. — Proposed federal immigration detention centers in Pennsylvania could strain local infrastructure and reduce tax revenue for s […]

States Move to Break Up TV Giant Merger Over Costs HARRISBURG, PA — A coalition of state attorneys general, including Pennsylvania’s top prosecutor, is seeking to undo a major broadcast television mer […]

School Sports Shake-Up Could Split Playoffs Over Safety HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers have approved a proposal that could allow separate playoff systems for public and private school athletes, a […]

Cockroaches, Unsafe Practices Found at Local Restaurants WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department reported violations at two food establishments during follow-up inspections conducted on A […]

Hidden Parking Fees Targeted in Unanimous House Vote HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers have unanimously approved a bill that would require landlords to disclose parking availability and fees u […]