Maryann Pugh

FTC Drops Restrictions on Chevron-Hess Merger, Citing Flawed Antitrust Claims WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has reversed its prior restrictions on Chevron Corporation’s acquisition of Hess Corporation, off […]

FDA Targets 7-OH Kratom Products in Crackdown on Unapproved Opioid-Like Supplements WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to seven companies accused of unlawfully marketing products c […]

FTC Reverses Course, Drops Restrictions on Exxon-Pioneer Deal Amid Antitrust Doubts WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday that it has set aside its final consent order restricting Exxon Mobil C […]

VA Proposes Three-Year Extension for Legacy Veteran Caregivers, Ensuring Continued Support Through 2028 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced plans to extend eligibility for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Fa […]

Feds Seize Millions in Assets From Online Store Scam Targeting Amazon and Walmart Investors WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has reached final settlements with the remaining defendants in a deceptive business opportunity sc […]

FDA Approves Gardenia Blue as Natural Dye in Major Move to Eliminate Synthetic Food Colors WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of gardenia (genipin) blue as a color additive in a range of fo […]

FTC Shuts Down Ex-Pioneer CEO’s Attempt to Join Exxon Board Amid Antitrust Concerns WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has rejected a petition from Scott Sheffield, founder and former CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources, se […]

Trump Administration Launches New Effort to Supercharge U.S. Manufacturing and Workforce Revival WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Labor (DOL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on W […]

Telehealth Weight-Loss Provider NextMed Hit With FTC Crackdown Over Deceptive Pricing and Fake Reviews WASHINGTON, D.C. — The operators of NextMed, a telehealth weight-loss provider, have agreed to pay $150,000 and overhaul their business practices to s […]

Frozen Sprouted Beans Recalled Nationwide After Salmonella Outbreak Hospitalizes Four WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health authorities are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen sprouted beans sold under the Deep br […]

SBA Launches 'Center for Faith,' Opens Disaster Relief to Churches and Religious Groups WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a significant policy shift and institutional initiative aimed at e […]

IRS Sounds Alarm on Sophisticated Phishing Scams Targeting Tax Pros—Here’s How to Stay Safe WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service, in partnership with the Security Summit, is sounding the alarm over a surge in sophisticated p […]

Trump Signs GENIUS Act, Launching U.S. Into Global Lead on Stablecoin Regulation WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump on Friday signed into law the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, or G […]

Shear Hope Program Trains Chester County Salons to Spot Signs of Domestic Abuse WEST CHESTER, PA — A Chester County initiative is enlisting salon professionals in the fight against domestic violence. Since its launch in April 2 […]

Shapiro Administration Touts Urban Agriculture Investments on Philadelphia Tour PHILADELPHIA, PA — State officials visited Sankofa Farm at Bartram’s Garden on Thursday as part of Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour, […]

Pennsylvania Joins Lawsuit Against FEMA Cuts to Disaster Preparedness Grants HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has joined 19 other states in a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s termination of a key Federal Emergency Man […]

Fetterman Demands Action on Sunoco Jet Fuel Leak Contaminating Bucks County Water WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) is intensifying pressure on federal regulators to address jet fuel contamination in Bucks C […]

Sen. Comitta’s Office Collecting Backpacks for Students Served by Crime Victims Center WEST CHESTER, PA — State Senator Carolyn Comitta is encouraging community members to support students impacted by crime through a backpack drive for Th […]

$4.2 Million Investment to Replace Lead Water Lines in Coatesville HARRISBURG, PA — Coatesville is set to receive a significant infrastructure upgrade as $4.2 million in funding has been secured for the replacement of […]

Lawmakers Target Subscription Traps With New Bill to End “Free Trial” Scams WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) have reintroduced legislation aimed at curbing deceptive online s […]