Maryann Pugh

States Asked to Target Worst Traffic Bottlenecks in New Plan WASHINGTON, D.C. — Drivers could see faster commutes and fewer traffic delays under a new federal initiative that asks states to identify and fix t […]

HUD Clarifies Realtors Can Share Crime, School Data WASHINGTON, D.C. — Homebuyers can receive more detailed information about neighborhood safety and school quality after federal housing officials c […]

What Inspectors Found Inside These Chester County Kitchens May Surprise You WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department reported multiple food safety violations at three licensed food facilities following i […]

New Federal Toolkit Aims to Boost Financial Independence for Disabled Workers WASHINGTON, D.C. — Workers with disabilities will have expanded access to financial planning tools and career guidance under an updated federal r […]

Tidal Basin Reopens After Years of Damage, Flooding Fixes WASHINGTON, D.C. — Visitors to the nation’s capital can again access the Tidal Basin waterfront after a major federal project rebuilt aging sea […]

Hidden Team Prepares for Worst During NASA Crewed Launches WASHINGTON, D.C. — Behind every NASA crewed launch, a specialized federal team is on standby to respond to potential disasters, providing medical and f […]

Marijuana Tax Shift Could Cut Costs for Some Businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. — Some medical marijuana businesses could soon gain access to federal tax deductions after a planned policy shift tied to the r […]

FDA Moves to Fast-Track Psychedelic Mental Health Treatments WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials are moving to speed the development of psychedelic-based treatments for serious mental illness, following a […]

USDA Plan Moves Research Jobs Out of D.C., Shifting Focus WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal agriculture officials are restructuring a major research division and relocating positions outside Washington, D.C., in an e […]

Medicare Patients Could Get New Devices Faster Under Plan WASHINGTON, D.C. — Medicare patients could gain access to certain breakthrough medical devices months sooner under a new federal initiative designed t […]

Student Parents May Gain Child Care Help Under New Grants WASHINGTON, D.C. — Low-income college students with children could receive expanded access to campus child care services under a new federal grant c […]

FTC Halts Fake Health Plans That Left Patients Exposed WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court has temporarily shut down a nationwide operation accused of posing as government agencies and major insurers to s […]

$139M Mental Health Push Aims to Speed New Treatments WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials are investing up to $139.4 million in new research to accelerate the development of mental health t […]

VA Hospitals Earn Full Accreditation, Showing Care Gains WASHINGTON, D.C. — All 176 Veterans Affairs health care programs reviewed in 2025 met national quality and safety standards, according to a new a […]

FDA Push to Cut Animal Testing Shows Early Progress WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators say efforts to reduce animal testing in drug development are advancing, with the Food and Drug Administration r […]

Timeshare Exit Operator Banned After $140M Fraud Ruling WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court this past week ordered a key operator of a timeshare exit scheme to pay $140 million and permanently barred him f […]

Tick Bites Surge Nationwide, Raising Health Concerns WASHINGTON, D.C. — Emergency room visits for tick bites are rising sharply across most of the United States, reaching the highest levels for this t […]

Backyard Chickens Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in 13 States WASHINGTON, D.C. — At least 34 people across 13 states have been sickened in a Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, prompting a federal h […]

SBA Moves to Collect $22B in Suspected Fraud Loans WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 560,000 borrowers tied to $22.2 billion in suspected pandemic-era loan fraud could soon face collections and potential i […]

IRS Advisory Panel Pushes Changes to Cut Delays, Confusion WASHINGTON, D.C. — Taxpayers could see clearer IRS notices, faster response times, and expanded online tools under a new set of recommendations r […]