Maryann Pugh

HHS Directs Nearly $25 Million to 132 Rural Hospitals BIRMINGHAM, AL — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded nearly $25 million to 132 small rural hospitals across 13 states on Sept. 1 […]

Amazon Prime Refunds Expand as Cap Rises to $200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amazon will expand automatic refunds to millions of additional Prime customers and raise the maximum total payment to $200 under a r […]

VA Directs Record $1.17 Billion to Veteran Homelessness WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs will distribute a record $1.17 billion to 680 organizations nationwide in fiscal 2027 to p […]

FDA Opens Expedited Drug Trial Pilot to Cut Development Delays WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized an expedited regulatory pilot that will pair drug companies with qualified r […]

FTC Restricts Beretta Board Role in Ruger Stock Deal WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission moved to restrict Beretta Holding S.A.’s board influence at Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc. as Beretta see […]

SBA Suspends 24,492 Pennsylvania Borrowers in Fraud Sweep WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration suspended 24,492 Pennsylvania borrowers tied to about $1.19 billion in approved Paycheck P […]

IRS Extends Drought Tax Relief for Livestock Sales WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service extended tax relief for farmers and ranchers in drought-affected areas across 49 states and other j […]

Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Expands Across Medicaid WASHINGTON, D.C. — All 50 states have applied to participate in the Trump administration’s Medicaid drug-pricing model, expanding an effort to tie net […]

Fidelity Bank Opens $30 Million Scranton Headquarters SCRANTON, PA — Fidelity Bank opened its new corporate headquarters Friday in Scranton after an approximately $30 million restoration of the historic S […]

Shapiro Urges Federal Oversight of Advanced AI Systems PITTSBURGH, PA — Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday called for federal rules requiring independent oversight and greater transparency for advanced a […]

Pennsylvania Opens $32 Million Eastern EV Charging Round BETHLEHEM, PA — Pennsylvania opened a $32 million federal funding round Sept. 17 for public electric-vehicle charging projects across 18 eastern c […]

Chester County Projects Draw $1.23 Million in Gaming Funds KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Eight Chester County projects will receive more than $1.2 million in state gaming revenue for public safety, infrastructure and e […]

Credit Acceptance Deal Erases Millions in Pennsylvania Debt HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania consumers are expected to receive more than $20 million in debt relief and restitution under a multistate settlement w […]

Food Tossed as Chester County Inspectors Flag Major Violations WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors found improper handwashing, unsafe food temperatures, cross-contamination risks and sanitizer f […]

Pennsylvania Lakes Draw Down for $9 Million Dam Overhauls HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has begun draining two northeastern Pennsylvania lakes ahead of $9 million in dam r […]

Chester County Projects Draw $2.57 Million in State Grants HARRISBURG, PA — Chester County municipalities and emergency-service agencies will receive more than $2.56 million in state gaming-funded grants for r […]

House Bill Would Require Approval for Armed Forces at Polls WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of House Democrats introduced legislation Tuesday that would require congressional approval before a president could d […]

Chester County Projects Draw $1.37 Million in State Grants EXTON, PA — Seven infrastructure and equipment projects in central Chester County will receive about $1.37 million in state gaming-funded grants, d […]

Pennsylvania Outdoor Economy Reaches $20.4 Billion COLUMBIA, PA — Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation economy reached $20.4 billion in 2024, supporting more than 177,000 jobs and $9.5 billion in wages as […]

Southern Chester County Lands $1.4 Million for Infrastructure WEST GROVE, PA — Two southern Chester County projects will receive nearly $1.4 million in state funding for a new Oxford fire engine and a w […]