Maryann Pugh

Can Pa. Boost Energy Supply Without Higher Bills? HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are exploring ways to expand energy generation and financing tools to meet rising demand without increasing c […]

Will Data Centers Raise Your Electric Bill? Pa. House Moves to Block It HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania residents could be shielded from rising electricity bills tied to expanding data centers under legislation passed by t […]

Juvenile Protections Bill Clears Pa. House Unanimously HARRISBURG, PA — Juveniles accused of misconduct on federal property in Pennsylvania could be routed through the state’s juvenile justice system und […]

Lawmakers Honor Mae Krier, Mark Rosie the Riveter Day HARRISBURG, PA — State Reps. Melissa Shusterman and Tina Davis honored Bristol resident Mae Krier on Tuesday as Pennsylvania marked “Rosie the Riv […]

Pa. Equal Pay Bill Stalls in Senate Amid Renewed Push HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are renewing pressure on the state Senate to advance an equal pay bill that supporters say could reduce p […]

Bill Targets Deadly Pipeline Risks After West Reading Blast WASHINGTON, D.C. — New federal legislation aims to reduce the risk of deadly gas explosions by requiring pipeline operators to identify and address a […]

Chester County Reports Food Safety Violations at Multiple Sites WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department reported multiple food safety violations at licensed facilities across the county following i […]

Trump Extends FEMA Review Council Amid Disaster Readiness Push WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal advisory council reviewing disaster response and emergency management operations will continue its work through late May u […]

$6M School Program Expands Access to Free Period Products PITTSBURGH, PA — Pennsylvania has invested $6 million over two years to provide free period products in schools, with officials proposing an a […]

PennDOT Seeks Public Feedback on Winter Road Services HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on its winter roadway services through an online survey a […]

Pa. Lawmakers Push to Extend Mail Ballot Deadline HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania voters could have additional time for their mail-in ballots to be counted under proposed legislation that would extend t […]

Pennsylvania House Swears in Two New Democratic Lawmakers HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday swore in two new members, Reps. Jen Mazzocco of Allegheny County and Ana T […]

Pa. Treasury Auction Offers 4,000 Unclaimed Items Online HARRISBURG, PA — Thousands of unclaimed valuables, including gold coins and jewelry, will be sold in an online auction this week as Pennsylvania T […]

Chester County Health Department Reports Violations at West Chester Restaurant WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department cited a West Chester restaurant for multiple food safety violations following a recent i […]

Trump Task Force Cuts Memphis Crime, Debate Over Impact Grows MEMPHIS, TN — Violent crime in Memphis has dropped sharply following a federal task force launched in 2025, according to the White House, as P […]

Massive Ohio Energy and AI Project Promises Jobs, Lower Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. — A major federal partnership to build new power generation and a large-scale data center in southern Ohio is expected to lower e […]

$293M AI Funding Targets Breakthrough Science Challenges WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy is opening a $293 million funding opportunity aimed at accelerating scientific breakthroughs using a […]

Deadly Chocolate Factory Blast Triggers Maximum Penalty Push HARRISBURG, PA — State regulators are seeking the maximum allowable penalty against UGI Utilities following a deadly natural gas explosion at a Berks C […]

Pa. Pension System Improves as Funding Gap Shrinks HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s public school pension system is showing improved financial health, with rising funding levels, declining debt, and str […]

FAA Tightens Rules After Near Misses Raise Safety Concerns WASHINGTON, D.C. — Air traffic controllers nationwide will now use stricter separation rules between helicopters and airplanes near busy airports, f […]