Maryann Pugh

Social Security Tightens Overpayment Rules, Billions at Stake for Beneficiaries WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a policy adjustment that will increase the default overpayment withholding r […]

Pennsylvania Honors Women Veterans with New License Plates, Funding Life-Changing Support Programs ANNVILLE, PA — To honor Women’s History Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has unveiled new women veterans lic […]

Will Changes to DEI Policies Reshape Your Workforce? Bold HHS Actions Spark Nationwide Debate WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has initiated federal investigations into four medical institutions for a […]

CMS Sounds Alarm on Risky Gender Treatments for Kids, Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Their Futures WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued an alert to healthcare providers, underscoring their obligation to s […]

Pennsylvania's $9M Lifeline for Crime Victims Pledges Hope and Urgent Relief LANCASTER, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), alongside local victim service providers, recently emphasized the c […]

Federal Government Slams Columbia University, Cuts $400M Over Failure to Protect Jewish Students WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government has taken decisive action against Columbia University, cancelling $400 million in federal grants and c […]

Pennsylvania Unveils $10M Boost for Small Farms and Food Businesses, Empowering Regional Agriculture HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the USDA Northeast Regional Food Business Center and the NASDA F […]

HHS Hits OHSU With $200K Penalty for Failing Patients’ Right to Access Medical Records WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has imposed a $200,000 civil m […]

FTC Fights to Block Merger Threatening Healthcare Innovation and Patient-Critical Devices WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit seeking to block GTCR BC Holdings, LLC’s (GTCR) proposed acquisition of Sur […]

VA Expands Cutting-Edge Health Record System to Transform Care for Millions of Veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced plans to expand the implementation of its Federal Electronic Health R […]

FTC Delivers Justice with $905K Refunds to Consumers Misled by Bogus Weight Loss Claims WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing refunds totaling over $905,000 to consumers who purchased Pure Green Coffee, a w […]

FDA Approves Breakthrough Eye Therapy and Expands Life-Saving Allergy Spray for Kids WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced significant advancements in medical treatments, including the approval o […]

FTC Takes Action to Shield Small Business Owners from $37M Scam by Seek Capital WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court has issued a preliminary injunction against Seek Capital and its founder and CEO, Roy Ferman, after allegations of d […]

Your Benefits at Stake? VA’s $1.8 Billion Contract Shake-up Puts Veterans First WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a bold initiative to reallocate nearly $900 million from non-essential c […]

FDA Approves Lifesaving Stroke Drug, Xarelto Generics, and Issues Urgent Testosterone Warnings WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released several important updates addressing new medication approvals and s […]

PLCB Delivers $2.1M Windfall to Strengthen Pennsylvania Communities HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has distributed over $2.1 million in liquor licensing fees to 1,125 municipalities a […]

FTC Shuts Down Fraudulent Debt Scheme Preying on Consumers with Fake Threats WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court has taken decisive action to shut down a phantom debt collection scheme, freezing its assets and temporarily h […]

Shining a Light on Resilience: New Exhibit Celebrates Harrisburg's AAPI Community and Culture HARRISBURG, PA — The State Museum of Pennsylvania has unveiled a powerful new exhibit titled Portraits of Identity: Harrisburg Asian American Pac […]

Is Your Business at Risk? SBA’s New Rules Shake Up Loans and Target Sanctuary Cities WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced sweeping changes designed to prioritize American citizens in its p […]

IRS Announces Unchanged Interest Rates for Second Quarter 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has confirmed that interest rates for the calendar quarter beginning April 1, 2025, will remain u […]