Maryann Pugh

States Press OpenAI Over AI-Driven Security Breach HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania and 14 other states are pressing OpenAI to preserve records and halt certain cybersecurity testing after the c […]

SAMHSA Awards $73.2 Million to Expand Mental Health Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is distributing $73.2 million in federal grants to expand children’s m […]

Cockroach Infestation Tops Chester County Food Violations WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors documented a widespread cockroach infestation, unsafe food handling and an unusable handwashing s […]

FTC Clears IonQ-SkyWater Deal Despite Split on Competition Risks WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has ended its antitrust review of IonQ Inc.’s proposed acquisition of SkyWater Technology Inc., a […]

Pennsylvania Awards $79.7M in State Museum Contracts HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania on Monday awarded four construction contracts totaling $79.73 million for a multiyear overhaul of The State Museum of P […]

United States Mint Expands Semiquincentennial Coin Series With Third Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Mint will release the third installment in its Best of the Mint semiquincentennial series on Aug. 6, offering a c […]

FRA Revises Noise Rules to Ease High-Speed Rail Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Railroad Administration is revising train-noise standards to accommodate high-speed rail operating above 160 mph, a r […]

USDA Expands 'Product of USA' Label to Six More Processors WASHINGTON, D.C. — Six additional meat and poultry processors have adopted the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s voluntary “Product of USA” label, e […]

Pennsylvania GOP Narrows Active Voter Gap HARRISBURG, PA — The Republican Party of Pennsylvania reports that Democrats’ advantage among active registered voters has fallen to 25,811 fol […]

CMS Ends Part D Premium Stabilization for 2027 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will end a temporary premium-stabilization program for standalone Medicare drug plans a […]

Fetterman, McCormick Push Federal Lanternfly Research Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation that would make spotted lanternflies a high-priority research focus f […]

HHS Debuts Nutrition Series to Advance Dietary Guidelines WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services last week launched a cooking series aimed at encouraging Americans to prepare h […]

PA 529 Waives Fees for Fifth Year, Saving Families $5.9 Million HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania families with Guaranteed Savings Plan accounts will avoid $5.9 million in asset-based fees over the next year after the s […]

VA Launches Semaglutide Trial for Alcohol Use Disorder WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a nationwide clinical trial to determine whether semaglutide, a medication widely u […]

Raw Food, Flies and Leaks Flagged in Chester County Inspections WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors cited three food establishments for sanitation, equipment and food-handling violations during A […]

FTC Sues Hims & Hers Over Health Data, Subscription Claims WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission, Utah and Los Angeles County sued Hims & Hers Health Inc. in federal court, alleging the telehealth p […]

SBA Overhauls Website to Speed Small-Business Access WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration has rebuilt SBA.gov to give small businesses and lenders a single digital entry point for f […]

United States Mint to Display All 11 Recovered 1933 Double Eagles WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Mint will publicly display all 11 of its recovered 1933 Double Eagle gold coins together for the first time on A […]

FAA Seeks Broader Waivers to Speed Commercial Space Launches WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to let the agency waive requirements under 13 federal laws for certain commercial s […]

USDA Expands Veteran Hiring to Fill Mission-Critical Roles WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expanding programs to recruit veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses i […]