Maryann Pugh

Shapiro Signs Law Targeting AI Deepfake Scams, Strengthening Protections for Pennsylvanians HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro last week signed Senate Bill 649 into law, introducing strict criminal penalties for using artificial i […]

Education Department to Resume Interest on Loans in SAVE Plan Following Court Ruling WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education announced last week it will resume charging interest on federal student loans enrolled in the S […]

HHS Reverses Clinton-Era Policy, Restricts Federal Benefits to U.S. Citizens WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced a sweeping policy change aimed at restoring compliance w […]

Social Security Administration Reports Major Gains in Service and Efficiency WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced substantial advancements in its efforts to improve customer service a […]

FTC Distributes Over $400,000 in Refunds to Consumers Misled by Roca Labs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is issuing more than $409,000 in refunds to consumers who purchased weight-loss p […]

HHS Reaches $225,000 Settlement With Deer Oaks Over HIPAA Violations and Data Breaches WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a settlement with Deer Oaks – The […]

FTC Warns Companies and Major Retailers Over False ‘Made in USA’ Claims WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it recently issued warning letters to four companies for allegedly deceptive “Made in […]

FDA Publishes Over 200 Complete Response Letters to Increase Drug Approval Transparency WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark move to improve transparency and modernize regulatory processes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has p […]

FTC Sends $2.9 Million in Refunds to Homeowners Deceived by Ygrene Energy Fund WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is distributing more than $2.9 million to consumers misled by Ygrene Energy Fund, a […]

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 […]