Maryann Pugh

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 […]

From Crayons to Cameras, Kids Take Aim at Lyme Disease Prevention HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania health officials are turning to the Commonwealth’s youngest residents in the fight against Lyme disease, launching a sta […]

FTC Flexes Its Muscle With Sweeping Actions Across Sports, Health, Data WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a burst of enforcement and policy activity spanning college sports, healthcare, consumer data, and corporate mergers, the F […]

SBA Shatters Records as Bond Guarantees Surge and SBIC Rules Get Overhaul WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration capped a record-setting year with a pair of announcements that underscore a dramatic e […]

Tax Shake-Up Delivers Faster Write-Offs, Clearer Rules, and a Break for Troops WASHINGTON, D.C. — A sweeping trio of federal tax actions unveiled this week is poised to reshape how businesses invest, retirees plan, and military f […]

$82M Conservation Blitz Targets Trails, Parks, and Rivers Across Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently announced nearly $82 million in new state funding to support more than 295 recreation and c […]

Feds Pull Back on Credit Guidance, Recasting Immigration Status Rules WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators on Friday withdrew a joint policy statement that had warned lenders about considering immigration status in c […]

Trump Bets Big on Healthcare: A Radical Plan to Cut Costs and Pay Patients Directly WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping bid to upend how Americans pay for healthcare, Donald J. Trump on Thursday unveiled what he is calling The Great H […]

Governors, White House Target PJM Gridlogjam—Critics Warn Fossil Fuel Trap WASHINGTON, D.C. — A White House–backed agreement unveiled Friday by governors from 12 states in the PJM power market takes aim at soaring ele […]

From Revolution to 2026: Pa. Honors Farms That Defied Time at Farm Show HARRISBURG, PA — Beneath the banners and crowds of the Pennsylvania Farm Show on Friday, state leaders paused to honor a rarer sight than blue r […]

Pa. Overdose Deaths Hit 10-Year Low as Shapiro Presses Statewide Lifesaving Push TUNKHANNOCK, PA — With early estimates showing Pennsylvania overdose deaths at their lowest level in more than a decade, Gov. Josh Shapiro brought h […]

$1B Saved in One Year: Pa. Treasury Posts Stunning Growth in 529, ABLE HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvanians poured more than $1 billion into education and disability savings last year, delivering a record-breaking performance f […]

Cold Food, Hot Warnings: Health Inspectors Flag Violations Across Chesco WEST CHESTER, PA — A routine round of health inspections across Chester County this week surfaced a string of food safety lapses at popular eateries, p […]

Senators Push Crowdfunding Fix to Free Startups From Costly Accounting Hurdle WASHINGTON, D.C. — Seeking to loosen a financial choke point for startups while preserving investor safeguards, a bipartisan pair of senators on T […]

Army Tops Navy in Culinary Clash at Pa. Farm Show’s Military Tribute HARRISBURG, PA — Military Appreciation Day at the Pennsylvania Farm Show took a spirited turn Thursday as uniforms swapped rifles for recipes in a h […]

High Pay, Elite Units: Chester County Police Department Opens Hiring Push WEST CHESTER, PA — With competitive salaries, a defined-benefit pension, and access to specialized units, the Westtown–East Goshen Regional Police Dep […]

At Pa. Farm Show, Veterans Take Center Stage on Military Appreciation Day HARRISBURG, PA — Beneath the bright lights and packed halls of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex on Thursday, state leaders paused the bustle of the n […]