Maryann Pugh

U.S. Awards $100.3M to Boost Transit for 2026 World Cup WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials are distributing $100,300,000 to public transit agencies in cities hosting matches during the 2026 FIFA World C […]

Interior Proposes Energy, Wildlife, Alaska Probate Policy Changes WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior announced a series of policy proposals and agreements this week affecting offshore energy r […]

Pentagon Invests $27M to Boost U.S. Antimony Supply Chain WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of War will invest $27 million to expand domestic production of antimony, a critical mineral used in m […]

Aetna Fined $550,000 After Pa. Finds Insurance Violations HARRISBURG, PA — Aetna must pay a $550,000 penalty and repay Pennsylvania policyholders after state regulators found multiple violations in how the c […]

Pa. Colleges Receive $1 Million to Fight Student Hunger HARRISBURG, PA — Thirty colleges and private career schools across Pennsylvania will receive a share of $1 million in state funding aimed at reducing s […]

ICYMI: Pa. Opens New Grants to Boost Farm Products and Exports HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials have opened a new round of state grants worth up to $381,810 to help nonprofit organizations promote and e […]

Pittsburgh Ramps Up Security Plans Ahead of Massive NFL Draft PITTSBURGH, PA — Pennsylvania law enforcement and emergency agencies say extensive security and safety planning is underway as the city prepares to h […]

New Tax Credit Outreach Targets Working Families HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials are contacting more than 200,000 residents receiving public benefits to inform them about a new state tax c […]

New Pa. Apprenticeship Opens Path to Media Careers HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials have approved a new registered apprenticeship program designed to train workers for careers in multimedia p […]

Pa. Blocks $61 Million in Benefit Fraud as Oversight Expands HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania investigators stopped more than $61 million in improper public assistance payments last year by reviewing nearly 20,000 b […]

USDA Tightens SNAP Food Rules, Invites Private Sector to Promote Healthy Eating WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials announced new steps aimed at reshaping how nutrition programs influence American diets, including tighter g […]

Students to Compete Nationwide for Presidential 1776 Civics Award WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thousands of high school students across the United States are advancing to the next stage of a national civics competition r […]

Pennsylvania Revenue Slightly Misses February Forecast HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania collected $3.0 billion in General Fund revenue in February, falling $35.0 million, or 1.2 percent, short of p […]

State Awards $4.1 Million to Expand Schools-to-Work Programs HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials have awarded more than $4.1 million in grants to expand career training programs that connect high school s […]

State Blocks Water, Sewage Service to Proposed Detention Centers HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania environmental officials have ordered that two warehouses proposed for use as federal detention facilities cannot r […]

Mental Health Grants Target Suicide Prevention and Youth Care WASHINGTON, D.C. — Communities across the United States could soon receive expanded funding to address youth mental health, suicide prevention, and t […]

State Launches Resources to Help Identify Youth Gambling Risks HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials have released new online resources aimed at helping educators and families recognize the signs of problem g […]

FDA Escalates Drug Crackdown While Advancing New Policies WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration this past week took several actions that could affect patients, telehealth providers, drugmakers, a […]

Whitewater Release Set for Tohickon Creek Draws Paddlers UPPER BLACK EDDY, PA — Whitewater boating conditions will return to Tohickon Creek later this month as state officials prepare to release water from L […]

Pa. Approves $4.1 Million in Loans for Business Expansion HARRISBURG, PA — Three Pennsylvania businesses will receive more than $4.1 million in state-backed loans to support expansion projects expected to c […]