Maryann Pugh

Surprise Medical Bill Disputes Could Become Cheaper and Faster Under New Federal Rule WASHINGTON, D.C. — Health care providers and insurance companies will pay significantly lower fees to resolve certain payment disputes under a new f […]

No Surprises Act Overhaul Cuts Arbitration Fees, Expands Access WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators have finalized sweeping changes to the No Surprises Act’s dispute resolution system, reducing arbitration fees b […]

VA Launches MDMA Trial for PTSD, Alcohol Use Disorders WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a clinical trial of MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans with post-traumatic stress d […]

IRS Releases Calculator Aimed at Reducing Contract Tax Errors WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service has released a new calculation tool for businesses and tax professionals handling long-term c […]

FDA Moves to Cut Animal Testing for Some Cancer Drugs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed reducing animal testing requirements for certain cancer therapies, a shift that c […]

FEMA Directs $28 Million to Mid-Atlantic Recovery Projects PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $28 million in disaster recovery and mitigation funding for p […]

CDC Expands Salmonella Probe as Moringa Cases Rise WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials have expanded an ongoing Salmonella investigation tied to moringa-based dietary supplements after i […]

SBA, GM Expand Supplier Event as Firms Seek Domestic Sources DETROIT, MI — The U.S. Small Business Administration and General Motors will host a supplier matchmaking event in Detroit on June 5, aiming to c […]

IRS Adds Online Enrollment Tools for Trump Accounts WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service has added online enrollment and tracking capabilities for Trump Accounts, a new tax-advantaged s […]

Trump Orders Review of Childhood Vaccine Schedule, Raising Questions About Future Recommendations WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans could see changes to federal childhood vaccine recommendations after President Donald Trump signed an executive order d […]

Pennsylvania Begins Audit of Statewide Primary Election Results HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania election officials on Friday began a statewide post-election audit of the May 19 primary, a review designed to verify t […]

Erie Hotel Project Advances With $60 Million Redevelopment ERIE, PA — A $60 million redevelopment project backed by state, local, and private funding moved into the construction phase Friday as developers b […]

Falcon Recovery Milestone Reaches 100 Hatchlings in Harrisburg HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania wildlife officials banded four peregrine falcon nestlings Friday at the Rachel Carson State Office Building, a m […]

USDA Directs $2.2 Million to Rural Health, Emergency Projects in PA HARRISBURG, PA — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is directing more than $2.2 million to two rural Pennsylvania infrastructure projects aimed at e […]

Food Safety Issues Prompt Action at Three Chester County Kitchens WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors cited three food-service facilities for food safety and sanitation violations during inspections c […]

Tioga County Expands ATV Trail Network to Drive Tourism Growth SABINSVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania has approved seven new ATV connector routes in Tioga County, expanding the Northcentral Regional ATV Trail system by 7 […]

Berks County Recovers $28,000 in Unclaimed Funds From State READING, PA — Berks County has recovered nearly $28,000 in unclaimed property from Pennsylvania’s treasury system, returning dormant funds to local g […]

Mold, Temperature Violations Found During Chester County Inspections WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors cited multiple food establishments on May 28 for violations ranging from improper food t […]

HVAC Contractor Settles Consumer Fraud Case, Faces Restrictions HARRISBURG, PA — Curtis Total Service Inc. and two current and former employees will pay $300,000 and operate under court-enforced restrictions after s […]

Philadelphia Sports Complex Traffic Plan Targets Growth, Access PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Thursday unveiled a nearly $30 million transportation initiative aimed at reducing congestion, improving s […]