Maryann Pugh

Chester County Boosts Emergency Aid for Food Bank Amid Federal Funding Cuts WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County officials have fast-tracked emergency funding and ramped up support initiatives for the Chester County Food Bank, re […]

SEPTA’s Countdown Begins: Philadelphia Faces Transit Crisis as Lawmakers Clash Over Funding HARRISBURG, PA — The clock is ticking. And if Harrisburg doesn’t act by August 14, Southeastern Pennsylvania will witness a public transportation cr […]

Thousands of Crozer Health Medicaid Patients to Receive Free Access to Medical Records HARRISBURG, PA — Medicaid patients formerly treated at Crozer Health hospitals will soon be able to obtain their medical records at no cost, f […]

Fetterman and McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Halt CCP-Linked Financial Firms in U.S. Markets WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a rare show of bipartisan cooperation, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) have introduced l […]

Governor Shapiro Touts Workforce Inclusion Program for Students With Disabilities LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker visited Lancaster County on Tuesday to spotlight the MY W […]

Free KI Tablets Offered to Chester County Residents Near Nuclear Facilities WEST CHESTER, PA — In a continued effort to safeguard public health during potential radiological emergencies, the Chester County Health Department is […]

Shapiro Picks a Side: Governor Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Order on Youth Gender Procedures, Drawing Fierce Backlash HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has officially plunged Pennsylvania into one of the most divisive culture war battles in America today — and […]

State Attorneys General Call on DOJ to Crack Down on Illegal Offshore Gambling HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 Attorneys General in calling on the U.S. D […]

USDA to Purchase $230 Million in Domestic Seafood, Produce for Nutrition Programs and Food Banks WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a major effort to support American agriculture while enhancing the nation’s food assistance infrastructure, the U.S. Dep […]

ICYMI: HUD Secretary Turner, Senators McCormick and Fetterman Tour Pittsburgh to Spotlight Housing, Jobs, and Community Revitalization PITTSBURGH, PA — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner recently visited Pittsburgh alongside U.S. Senators David McCormick and Jo […]

Interior Department Rolls Back Restrictions on Alaska Energy Development, Targets Wind and Solar Favoritism in Broad Energy Policy Shift WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior announced a series of sweeping policy reforms last week aimed at bolstering domestic energy pr […]

Pentagon Launches PCS Support Hotline, Renames Fort Hood, and Expands Oversight of Military Institutions WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a series of significant reforms and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of l […]

USDA Invests $106 Million to Protect Working Forests Across Eight States WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a continued effort to preserve America’s forested landscapes while promoting economic development in rural communities, the U.S […]

USDA Invests $106 Million to Protect Working Forests Across Eight States WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a continued effort to preserve America’s forested landscapes while promoting economic development in rural communities, the U.S […]

Education Department Invites States to Cut Red Tape, Pursue Waivers Following Decline in Student Performance WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to declining national test scores and growing concerns over student achievement, the U.S. Department of Education has i […]

Trump Administration Launches Major Health Tech Overhaul with Industry Giants, Promises Personalized, Secure Care WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping initiative to modernize the U.S. healthcare system, the Trump Administration unveiled a bold digital health strategy o […]

HHS Repeals Hospital Incentive for Staff Vaccination Reporting, Citing Need for Medical Autonomy WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move aimed at reversing pandemic-era policies and restoring what officials describe as “medical freedom,” the U.S. Department o […]

FDA Orders Overhaul of Opioid Labels Amid New Evidence of Long-Term Risks WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping regulatory move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new safety labeling requirements for all p […]

CMS Rejects Select Medicare Drug Plan Bids, Tightens Oversight to Curb Premium Hikes for 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a rare and assertive regulatory move, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has exercised its statutory authority t […]

FDA Moves to Restrict Potent Kratom Derivative 7-OH Amid Opioid Abuse Concerns WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a decisive step aimed at curbing the proliferation of potentially dangerous synthetic opioids, the U.S. Food and Drug A […]