Maryann Pugh

FTC Moves to Seize Remaining Assets From PPE Seller Who Failed to Deliver During Pandemic WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has moved to recover the remaining assets of Frank Romero, operator of Trend Deploy, after he failed t […]

Clock Ticking for SEPTA: Shapiro Presses Senate as Transit Cuts Loom HARRISBURG, PA — In less than two weeks, Pennsylvania’s largest transit system could begin slashing service on a scale not seen in decades — and Govern […]

Interior Department Rolls Out Sweeping Energy and Conservation Actions, Balancing Resource Development with Environmental Stewardship WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a week that underscored the Trump administration’s drive to reshape America’s energy and environmental policy, the U.S. Depart […]

FTC, Nevada Secure $2.5 Million Settlement in Alleged $1.2 Billion IM Mastery Academy Scheme WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three defendants accused of playing key roles in the IM Mastery Academy scheme will pay $2.5 million to settle Federal Trade C […]

200 Days of Trump-Hegseth Leadership: Military Expansion, Border Security Push, and Historic Restorations Mark a New Era at the Pentagon WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week marked two hundred days into President Donald J. Trump’s second term, and the Pentagon is moving with unapologetic spe […]

Six More States Join Trump Administration Push to Ban Junk Food from SNAP Purchases WASHINGTON, D.C. — A sweeping nutrition reform effort championed by President Donald Trump is accelerating, as six additional states have secured fe […]

FTC Secures $145 Million Settlement Over Alleged Health Insurance Deception by Assurance IQ and MediaAlpha WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a combined $145 million settlement with Assurance IQ, LLC and MediaAlpha, Inc., r […]

VA Terminates Union Contracts for Most Employees, Citing Need to Prioritize Veterans Over Labor Disputes WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping move that could reshape the Department of Veterans Affairs workforce and reignite the national debate over federal un […]

Education Secretary Launches Nationwide Tour to Promote State-Led School Initiatives WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced the launch of the “Returning Education to the States” Tour, a natio […]

FTC Warns of Surge in High-Dollar Scams Targeting Older Adults WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sounding the alarm over a sharp rise in high-dollar losses among older Americans to s […]

HHS to Phase Out mRNA Vaccine Projects, Redirect Funding to Broader Platforms WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a sweeping plan to wind down its mRNA vaccine development i […]

VA Expands Community Care Authorizations to One Year for Key Medical Services WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs is streamlining access to specialty medical services by extending the length of new VA c […]

FTC Moves to Block Edwards Lifesciences’ $945 Million Acquisition of JenaValve Over Competition Concerns WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a complaint to stop Edwards Lifesciences Corp. from acquiring JenaValve Technology, I […]

FDA Launches PreCheck Program to Boost Domestic Drug Manufacturing WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has unveiled FDA PreCheck, a new initiative designed to strengthen the domestic p […]

FTC Sends $743,000 in Refunds to Victims of Student Loan Debt Relief Scam WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission is distributing $743,230 in refunds to 6,269 student loan borrowers defrauded by a debt relief scheme t […]

IRS Confirms No Changes to Key Tax Forms or Withholding Tables for 2025 Under OBBBA WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service announced that certain payroll and information reporting requirements will remain unchanged for Tax Y […]

SBA Announces $7.5 Million in Funding to Boost U.S. Manufacturing and Innovation WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering up to $7.5 million in new Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) funding to b […]

IRS Reminds Employers of Student Loan Repayment Benefit Through 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service is reminding businesses that they can continue offering tax-free student loan repayment assistance to e […]

Native Plants at the Heart of Pennsylvania’s Conservation Push HARRISBURG, PA — Conservation leaders, environmental educators, and community advocates gathered at the Pennsylvania State Capitol this week to h […]

Sen. Muth to Host Annual Veterans Expo in Oaks ROYERSFORD, PA — State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) has announced that her annual Veterans Expo will return next month, offering v […]