Maryann Pugh

HHS Probes State Licensing Practices in Sweeping Faith-Based Rights Investigation WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services this week launched a major civil rights investigation into a state health d […]

Democrats Push New Gas Severance Tax, Saying Pennsylvania Is Leaving Billions Behind HARRISBURG, PA — Democratic lawmakers this week unveiled legislation that would impose a severance tax on natural gas production in Pennsylvania, r […]

Propane Buses Roll Out in Chester County, Promising Cleaner Air and Big Savings WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has begun replacing its gasoline-powered Chesco Connect buses with propane-fueled vehicles, marking a shift county o […]

Health Inspectors Flag Food Safety Lapses Across Chester County Eateries WEST CHESTER, PA — County health inspectors cited multiple Chester County food establishments for a wide range of sanitation and food safety v […]

Farmers Get Urgent Health Insurance Reminder as Pennie Deadline Nears HARRISBURG, PA — State officials on Wednesday gathered in Perry County to warn Pennsylvania farmers that time is running out to secure health i […]

Feds Hit Recovery Centers of America With $2M Settlement Over Drug Controls PHILADELPHIA — Recovery Centers of America has agreed to pay $2,000,000 to resolve federal allegations that it mishandled controlled substances and i […]

Pennsylvania Unveils Nearly $3 Million Push to Expand Hospital Violence Intervention PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Wednesday announced nearly $3 million in new funding to strengthen hospital-based violence intervention p […]

State Audit Exposes Five Alarming Failures at Chester County Fire Relief Group HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor this week released audit reports for four volunteer firefighters’ relief associations in […]

Shapiro, Cox Warn of Rising Political Violence in Stark Call for National Unity WASHINGTON, D.C. — Governors Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Spencer Cox of Utah recently came together at the Washington National Cathedral for a h […]

Coatesville Firefighters Score Major Equipment Boost With $58K State Grant HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Dan Williams announced that the Coatesville Bureau of Fire has been awarded a $58,700 grant from the Pennsylvania D […]

Surprising Violations Exposed in Chester County’s Latest Food Safety Sweep WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s newest round of food safety inspections revealed a series of concerning violations at several popular est […]

States Sound Alarm Over AI Risks in Wake of Tragic Chatbot Encounters HARRISBURG, PA — A coalition of 42 state and territorial Attorneys General is pressing some of the nation’s largest artificial intelligence dev […]

Dollar General to Pay $1.55M After Probe Finds Widespread Checkout Overcharges HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a $1.55 million settlement with Dollar General Corporation and its parent company after a s […]

County Inspectors Flag Repeat Violations in Latest Chester County Food Safety Report WEST CHESTER, PA — Three Chester County food establishments were cited for a series of violations during inspections conducted Tuesday, with county h […]

Google Settlement Promises Millions for Pennsylvanians as Restitution Timeline Unfolds HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania consumers who made purchases through the Google Play Store over a seven-year period may soon receive automatic r […]

Capitol Glows as Shapiro Administration Launches ‘Timeless Traditions’ Holiday Season HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro, First Lady Lori Shapiro, and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis ushered in the holiday season Monday with the a […]

Food Safety Red Flags Emerge in Chester County’s Latest Restaurant Inspections WEST CHESTER, PA — Newly released inspection reports from the Chester County Health Department reveal a series of food safety violations at two w […]

PA Opens 2026 Fishing License Sales With New Perks, Rare Collectible Gear HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania anglers can now reel in their 2026 fishing licenses, launch permits, and gift vouchers, as the Pennsylvania Fish and B […]

State Launches New School Breakfast Push as PA Honors Inspiring Education Workers HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education last week announced the return of the Governor’s School Breakfast Challenge in January, aim […]

PA Pulls In $3 Billion as November Revenues Surge Across Key Tax Categories HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania collected $3.0 billion in General Fund revenue in November, bringing total collections for the fiscal year to $16.5 b […]