Maryann Pugh

Rising Energy Costs Hit Home as State Pushes Relief Plan CONNELLSVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania officials are advancing a multi-pronged energy strategy aimed at lowering utility bills and expanding power p […]

What Inspectors Found Inside Chester County Kitchens Will Turn Stomachs WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department reported food safety violations from inspections conducted Wednesday at several licensed food f […]

States Press Credit Card Firms to Halt Illegal Vape Sales HARRISBURG, PA — A coalition of attorneys general is urging major payment processors and credit card companies to block transactions tied to illegal o […]

Students Could Be Charged for Helping—Lawmakers Move to Fix It HARRISBURG, PA — People who step in to help someone experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose could soon be protected from criminal charges under l […]

$4.7B Rail Plan Targets Delays on Busy Northeast Corridor WASHINGTON, D.C. — Train riders along the Northeast Corridor could see faster, more reliable service under a $4.7 billion federal investment aimed at u […]

What Inspectors Found at These Chester County Kitchens Raises Concerns WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department reported multiple food safety violations at three licensed food facilities following i […]

Senators Push Terrorism Insurance Extension to Prevent Risk WASHINGTON, D.C. — Businesses across the country could avoid disruptions in insurance coverage under a bipartisan proposal to extend a federal p […]

Apprenticeships Take Center Stage in PA Workforce Push DOYLESTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania officials highlighted the growing role of apprenticeships in the state’s workforce strategy Monday, recognizing top pro […]

States Asked to Target Worst Traffic Bottlenecks in New Plan WASHINGTON, D.C. — Drivers could see faster commutes and fewer traffic delays under a new federal initiative that asks states to identify and fix t […]

HUD Clarifies Realtors Can Share Crime, School Data WASHINGTON, D.C. — Homebuyers can receive more detailed information about neighborhood safety and school quality after federal housing officials c […]

What Inspectors Found Inside These Chester County Kitchens May Surprise You WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department reported multiple food safety violations at three licensed food facilities following i […]

New Federal Toolkit Aims to Boost Financial Independence for Disabled Workers WASHINGTON, D.C. — Workers with disabilities will have expanded access to financial planning tools and career guidance under an updated federal r […]

Tidal Basin Reopens After Years of Damage, Flooding Fixes WASHINGTON, D.C. — Visitors to the nation’s capital can again access the Tidal Basin waterfront after a major federal project rebuilt aging sea […]

Hidden Team Prepares for Worst During NASA Crewed Launches WASHINGTON, D.C. — Behind every NASA crewed launch, a specialized federal team is on standby to respond to potential disasters, providing medical and f […]

Marijuana Tax Shift Could Cut Costs for Some Businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. — Some medical marijuana businesses could soon gain access to federal tax deductions after a planned policy shift tied to the r […]

FDA Moves to Fast-Track Psychedelic Mental Health Treatments WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials are moving to speed the development of psychedelic-based treatments for serious mental illness, following a […]

USDA Plan Moves Research Jobs Out of D.C., Shifting Focus WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal agriculture officials are restructuring a major research division and relocating positions outside Washington, D.C., in an e […]

Medicare Patients Could Get New Devices Faster Under Plan WASHINGTON, D.C. — Medicare patients could gain access to certain breakthrough medical devices months sooner under a new federal initiative designed t […]

Student Parents May Gain Child Care Help Under New Grants WASHINGTON, D.C. — Low-income college students with children could receive expanded access to campus child care services under a new federal grant c […]

FTC Halts Fake Health Plans That Left Patients Exposed WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court has temporarily shut down a nationwide operation accused of posing as government agencies and major insurers to s […]