Maryann Pugh

New Fuel Tax Refund Rules Open Door for Businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. — Businesses that paid federal fuel taxes on diesel or kerosene may now be able to recover those costs under new federal rules, as T […]

$71B Nuclear Upgrade Plan Signals Major Defense Shift WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government is proposing more than $71 billion to modernize the nation’s nuclear weapons systems, a move aimed at mai […]

New USDA Export Push Targets Farm Trade Deficit WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials are launching a new export financing strategy aimed at boosting overseas sales of U.S. agricultural products and r […]

FAFSA Fraud Crackdown Targets $1B in Improper Aid WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal student aid applicants will face new identity verification checks as part of a nationwide fraud detection system designed t […]

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 […]