Maryann Pugh

Harvard Hit With Federal Sanctions as States Gain New Education Flexibility WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education rolled out new guidance last week to expand state flexibility in managing federal education p […]

$50B Plan Seeks to Revolutionize Rural Health Care Across America WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump Administration announced a sweeping $50 billion initiative to overhaul rural health care, unveiling details last week on h […]

PA Turnpike Opens Sideling Hill Trailhead, Expanding Access to Trails and Outdoor Recreation FULTON COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Turnpike marked a milestone on Saturday with the opening of the Sideling Hill Trailhead, a first-of-its-kind p […]

HHS Unveils $50B Rural Health Push, Crackdown on Vaping, Organ Failures WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services rolled out a wide range of new initiatives last week, announcing efforts to overhaul r […]

Pennsylvania GOP Endorses Treasurer Stacy Garrity for Governor in 2026 Race HARRISBURG, PA — The Republican Party of Pennsylvania has formally endorsed State Treasurer Stacy Garrity as its candidate for governor in 2026, a m […]

FDA Approves First Drug for Rare, Fatal Barth Syndrome WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval to Forzinity (elamipretide) injection, the first treatment f […]

FTC Targets Chegg, Ticketmaster and More in Week of Major Crackdowns WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission announced a string of enforcement actions last week targeting companies accused of deceptive p […]

SBA Waives Loan Fees to Fuel Small Manufacturers’ Role in U.S. Comeback WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration will waive most upfront fees for small manufacturers in fiscal year 2026, a move officials s […]

IRS Unveils New Rules on Roth Catch-Ups and Tipped Worker Tax Breaks WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service last week rolled out major updates to retirement plan rules and tax guidance f […]

Trump Moves to Restrict H-1B Visas, Launches ‘Gold Card’ Program for Wealthy Immigrants WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump on Friday signed a proclamation sharply curbing the entry of H-1B visa workers into the United States, w […]

Senators Push Bill to Align North America on Screening Chinese Investment WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation Thursday aimed at strengthening U […]

B. Braun to Invest $20 Million in Lehigh Valley Expansion, Adding 200 Jobs ALLENTOWN, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro announced Thursday that B. Braun, a global leader in infusion therapy and pain management, will invest $20 m […]

Katie Muth to Host Annual Veterans Expo in Oaks ROYERSFORD, PA — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) will host her annual Veterans Expo on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p […]

Fetterman, Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Restore Federal Worker Union Rights WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. John Fetterman joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers Wednesday to introduce legislation that would overturn two Trump a […]

Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office Confirms Cyberattack, Says No Ransom Paid HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office confirmed that a ransomware attack last month disrupted parts of its operations, but sai […]

Lawmakers Weigh Psilocybin Access to Address Treatment-Resistant Depression in Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, PA — Lawmakers, medical experts, and advocates gathered Tuesday for a House Majority Policy Committee hearing to examine psilocybin and o […]

Lawmakers Push for Federal Action to Address Widespread Diaper Insecurity WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of lawmakers joined advocates on September 9 to call for federal action against diaper insecurity, a problem a […]

USCIS Policy Change Restricts Voter Registration at Naturalization Ceremonies, Raising Concerns in Pennsylvania CHESTER, PA — A new policy from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is drawing sharp criticism from voting rights advocates after the a […]

Democrats Launch Nationwide Voter Registration Push Ahead of 2026 Elections WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Democratic National Committee this week rolled out a nationwide voter registration campaign, organizing more than 50 events a […]

DOE Invests $134 Million to Advance U.S. Fusion Energy Leadership WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Energy announced $134 million in new funding to accelerate the development of fusion technologies, underscoring th […]