Maryann Pugh

CMS Launches WISeR Model to Streamline Medicare Prior Authorization WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at improving prior authorization processes fo […]

FTC Issues $126 Million in Refunds to Fortnite Players Over Unwanted Purchases WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the distribution of more than $126 million in refunds to players of the popular vi […]

U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance to Support School Improvement and Expand Student Choice WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has issued new guidance for states to utilize fede […]

FTC Sues Mercury Marketing for Allegedly Impersonating Treatment Clinics WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint on Tuesday, alleging that Mercury Marketing, LLC, and associated defendants en […]

HHS and CMS Secure Industry Commitments to Streamline Prior Authorization WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Ad […]

FTC Issues $8.1 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Deceptive Care.com Practices WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the distribution of refunds totaling over $8.1 million to consumers adversely af […]

VA Sets Record with Over 2 Million Disability Claims Processed in FY 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a historic achievement in fiscal year 2025, processing over 2 million di […]

FTC Secures Ban on Ascend Ecom Operators Over Alleged $25 Million Fraud WASHINGTON, D.C. — The operators of Ascend Ecom, an online business scheme accused of defrauding consumers of millions, will be permanently banned fr […]

Pennsylvania Governor Signs Two Bills Backed by Rep. Chris Pielli Into Law HARRISBURG, PA — Two bills championed by state Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, were signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro on Friday, m […]

ETAAC Urges IRS and Congress to Bolster Tax Security and Digital Modernization WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) has published its 2025 annual report, p […]

FDA Removes REMS Requirements for CAR T Cell Therapies, Boosting Patient Access WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced it has eliminated the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies ( […]

Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta Pushes for Legislative Action to Protect Marriage Equality HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia) has issued a strong call to action, urging Pennsylvania lawmakers to s […]

FTC Acts to Address Antitrust Concerns Over Omnicom-IPG Merger WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, June 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced measures to resolve antitrust concerns associated with Omnicom G […]

ACIP Issues Vaccine Recommendations, Commits to Public Health Transparency ATLANTA, GA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) concluded a two-day mee […]

SBA Administrator Orders Audit of 8(a) Program Following DOJ Investigation WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler recently announced a full-scale audit of the agency’s 8(a) Bus […]

National Taxpayer Advocate Reports IRS Progress, Warns of Challenges Ahead WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins has released her Fiscal Year 2026 Objectives Report to Congress, praising the 2025 f […]

HHS Investigates Minnesota Education Authorities Over Alleged Title IX Violations WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched an investigation into the M […]

SEPTA Riders Face Service Cuts and Fare Hikes Amid $213M Budget Crisis—Will Harrisburg Step In? HARRISBURG, PA — The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Board of Directors has approved a Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget t […]

Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Expedite Processing of Abandoned Vehicle Titles HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved House Bill 593, legislation aimed at streamlining the processing of junk t […]

Bill Introduced to Address Cyber Charter School Safety Gaps HARRISBURG, PA — Democratic lawmakers in Pennsylvania’s House Education Committee have announced new legislation focused on ensuring the safety and wel […]