Maryann Pugh

Big Gulf Lease Sale Draws Nearly $47 Million in Winning Bids NEW ORLEANS — The federal government collected nearly $47 million in winning bids from an offshore oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of America, p […]

Pentagon Reports 6,000 Iranian Targets Struck in Expanding Military Campaign WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 50,000 U.S. service members are currently involved in a large-scale military campaign known as Operation Epic Fury, a P […]

USDA Awards $26.8M to Expand Local Food Markets Nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farmers, local food businesses, and regional food networks across the United States will receive more than $26.8 million in f […]

PUC Flags Billing Delays and Overtime Concerns at PECO HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania regulators say an investigation into PECO Energy Company’s operations found improvements in some areas but also ide […]

New Campaign Warns Young Gamblers of Hidden Risks HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials have launched a new public awareness campaign aimed at addressing the growing problem of youth gambling as t […]

Disability Benefit Reviews Shift to Federal Processing BALTIMORE, MD — Federal officials announced that the Social Security Administration will take direct control of medical disability eligibility r […]

Women Veterans Plates Offer Tribute and Support for Veterans ANNVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania officials are encouraging residents to purchase women veterans license plates during Women’s History Month as a way to rec […]

Drugmakers Agree to Join Next Round of Medicare Price Negotiations WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials announced that manufacturers of 15 high-cost prescription drugs have agreed to participate in the next r […]

New Mine Cleanup Funding Brings Hope for Damaged Lands HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania environmental officials announced $15.2 million in new funding to restore land and waterways damaged by abandoned coal m […]

Hearing Loss Expo Marks 40 Years of Deaf Services Support CAMP HILL, PA — Pennsylvania officials marked the 40th anniversary of the state’s Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing during the annual Hearing Los […]

New Federal Partnership Targets Overlooked Menopause Health Risks WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials announced a new partnership with leading urology organizations aimed at expanding awareness and use of a t […]

Child Care Funding Proposal Offers Hope for Workforce Relief WESCOSVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania officials are proposing an additional $10 million investment in a state program designed to recruit and retain child c […]

New EMS Funding Plan Raises Hope for Faster Emergency Care PITTSBURGH, PA — Pennsylvania health officials highlighted new investments aimed at strengthening the state’s emergency medical services workforce dur […]

VA, DOJ Partnership Expands Legal Support for Vulnerable Veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Justice have signed an agreement that will allow VA attorneys to t […]

FDA Launches Real-Time Safety Database for Drugs and Vaccines WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has launched a new centralized system that will allow scientists, regulators, and the public t […]

Capitol Accessibility Plan Signals Progress for Visitors HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials released the results of a comprehensive accessibility study of the State Capitol Complex, outlining steps a […]

Long-Awaited Cleanup Plan Brings Hope for Bishop Tube Site EAST WHITELAND TWP, PA — State environmental officials have reached an agreement with four companies to fund and carry out the cleanup of c […]

FTC Warns Auto Dealers Over Hidden Fees in Advertised Prices WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has sent warning letters to 97 auto dealer groups across the country, telling them that advertised v […]

New Caregiver Tool Reaches Thousands Across Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, PA — More than 315,000 people have used Pennsylvania’s PA CareKit since its launch last year, a digital resource designed to support the […]

VA Launches Faster Scheduling System for Veterans’ Community Care WASHINGTON, D.C. — Veterans receiving medical care outside Department of Veterans Affairs facilities may now be able to schedule appointments faster a […]