Maryann Pugh

PUC Hearings, Explosions, and Rate Battles Mark a Tumultuous January for Utilities HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania utility regulators are confronting a turbulent start to the year, as proposed water rate hikes, lingering safety f […]

One Million Connections: Inside Pennsylvania’s Record-Breaking Prison Visits HARRISBURG, PA — The walls of Pennsylvania’s state prisons proved less isolating in 2025, as the Department of Corrections recorded more than one mil […]

Regulators Halt Rate Hikes, Saving Pennsylvanians $228M in Insurance Costs HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania insurance regulators blocked hundreds of millions of dollars in proposed insurance premium increases last year, saving c […]

HUD Backs New Carolina Hospital, Launches Civil Rights Probe in Minneapolis WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced two high-profile actions Friday, approving federal backing for a m […]

Pennsylvania Weighs Shaking Up Deer Season as Hunters Brace for Change HARRISBURG, PA — A possible shake-up to Pennsylvania’s most anticipated hunting tradition is on the table as the Pennsylvania Board of Game Com […]

Labor Department Unleashes Millions to Police Trade, Pensions, Safety and Veterans Aid WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor rolled out a sweeping series of actions this past week, directing tens of millions of dollars toward e […]

Interior Unveils Wildland Fire Service, Energy Pact as Tribal Schools Hit Record WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior moved this past week to reshape its approach to wildfire response, tribal education and national e […]

Pentagon Announces AI Push as 1952 Alaska Crash Victims Finally Identified WASHINGTON, D.C. — A decades-old recovery mission in Alaska reached its long-awaited end this month as the Air Force announced the positive i […]

Treasury Unleashes Sweeping Sanctions as It Targets Militants, Fraud, Iran Crackdown WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Treasury Department launched a rapid series of enforcement actions this past week, designating foreign groups and o […]

From Farm Safety Nets to School Milk, USDA Unveils Sweeping Agenda WASHINGTON, D.C. — A wave of leadership changes, new farm safety net expansions, nutrition policy shifts, and workforce initiatives underscored a p […]

Title IX Probes, Workforce Shift, Loan Relief Mark Turbulent Week at Ed Dept WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education launched a sweeping series of actions last week that touch nearly every corner of the nation’s edu […]

SSA Claims Faster Service, Fewer Backlogs as Commissioner Briefs Advisory Board BALTIMORE, MD — Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano met on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, with members of the Social Security A […]

CMS Reports Billions in Improper Payments, But Says Most Are Paperwork Errors WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released its latest improper payment estimates, reporting tens of billions of dollars i […]

From Liberty Bells to Youth Grants, Farm Show Puts Pennsylvania on Display HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s biggest annual showcase of agriculture opened with marching drums, mounted troopers and a blue ribbon, then rolled int […]

New Vaccine Voices Named as $231M Boost Expands 988 Crisis Lifeline WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health leaders moved on two major fronts this past week, reshaping national vaccine policy oversight while injecting h […]

Record Rebates, Bigger Relief: Seniors Can Apply Now for Expanded Tax Aid HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania seniors and residents with disabilities can now apply for a new round of property tax and rent rebates, as state o […]

VA Earns National Praise as Burnout Falls and Benefits Leadership Search Begins WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is drawing national recognition for improving physician well-being while simultaneously l […]

New Year, New Benefits: Pennsylvania Veterans Urged to Review Earned Aid ANNVILLE, PA — With a new year underway and major laws reshaping eligibility, Pennsylvania officials are urging veterans to make reviewing their b […]

Food Aid Meets Federal Mandate as PA Unveils New Volunteer Path for SNAP HARRISBURG, PA — As new federal rules tighten work and reporting requirements for food assistance, Pennsylvania officials have rolled out a new tool d […]

FDA Clears Faster Path for Gene Cures as Rare Disease Breakthrough Arrives WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration signaled a sweeping shift in how cutting-edge therapies reach patients this month, unveiling r […]