Maryann Pugh

VA Expands Burial Benefits for Veterans Receiving Hospice Care at Home WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced a temporary expansion of burial benefits for certain Veterans, m […]

FDA Urges Stronger Recall Communications to Protect Children’s Food Safety WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is calling on manufacturers and distributors of infant formula, baby foods, and other f […]

FTC Partially Modifies Order on EnCap’s Acquisition of EP Energy, Shifts to Prior-Notice Requirement WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), this past Monday, approved in part and denied in part a petition from EnCap Capital Fund XI, L […]

IRS Urges Taxpayers to File Now, Highlights Free Filing Options Before Fall Rush WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers who requested an extension to file their 2024 federal tax returns as soon as p […]

Chrissy Houlahan’s Leadership Shines in New Bipartisan BIOTech Caucus Focused on Health Innovation WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), who has served Pennsylvania’s 6th congressional district since 2019, is stepping into the […]

FirstCash Settles Military Lending Act Violations, Agrees to $9 Million in Penalties and Redress WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Friday that it has reached a settlement with FirstCash, Inc., and its n […]

NDRC Targets 2025–2026 State Races To Defend Democracy, Fight Gerrymandering WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) unveiled a sweeping electoral strategy on Friday aimed at defending voting r […]

Verne Inc. Picks Pennsylvania for First Manufacturing Facility, Bringing 61 New Jobs to Lycoming County MUNCY, PA — California-based energy storage innovator Verne Inc. announced it will establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Lycoming C […]

Pennsylvania to Gain Up to $28 Million in Major $720 Million Opioid Settlement With Drug Companies HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the Commonwealth could receive as much as $28 million from a sweeping $720 m […]

Shusterman’s Juvenile Justice Reform Bills Clear Pennsylvania House HARRISBURG, PA — Two key pieces of juvenile justice reform legislation spearheaded by State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, have advanced through t […]

Shapiro Signs Bill to End Sunday Hunting Ban, Opening New Opportunities for Pennsylvania Hunters and Rural Economies WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PA — In a historic move, Governor Josh Shapiro on Wednesday signed House Bill 1431, officially repealing Pennsylvania’s cen […]

Pennsylvania House Advances Bill to Strengthen Childcare Quality Ratings HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, July 9, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved bipartisan legislation designed to modernize and improve t […]

Heidi Carlson Named Director of Chester County Department of Aging Services WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe have announced the appointment of Heidi Carlson as the n […]

Pennsylvania House Passes Shusterman Bill Aimed at Preventing Custody Dispute Harassment HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, announced that her legislation to reform custody modification requests has passed the P […]

Pennsylvania Fully Joins Health Care Licensure Compacts to Strengthen Workforce, Expand Access to Care HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro announced this week that Pennsylvania is now a full participant in three major multistate licensure compacts, a […]

PA House Panel Unanimously Advances Bill to Streamline Road and Bridge Projects HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to advance House Bill 1608, bipartisan legislation de […]

Police Step Up Aggressive Driving Crackdown Across Southeastern Pennsylvania KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) this week announced a major regional enforcement effort to curb a […]

Lancaster Native Joins Auditor General’s Office Through Intern to Hire Program HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor has announced that Ian Beck, a Lancaster native and 2025 graduate of Kutztown U […]

Pennsylvania Opens Applications for Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainees HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (BLCE) has officially opened its latest hiring cycle for Liquor Enforcement O […]

PennDOT Launches $80 Million Grant Round to Expand Transportation Alternatives HARRISBURG, PA —  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced it will begin accepting applications for the 2025 Transportation Al […]