Maryann Pugh

HHS Unveils Ambitious Open Data Plan, Expands HealthData.gov to Boost Transparency and Innovation WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a sweeping overhaul of its open data strategy, marked by the r […]

FDA Clears Path for Resumed Use of Elevidys Gene Therapy in Ambulatory DMD Patients WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended lifting the voluntary clinical hold on Elevidys for ambulatory p […]

Shapiro Administration Highlights PA Donor Day, Urges Residents to Register as Organ Donors MECHANICSBURG, PA — In recognition of PA Donor Day, state officials recently joined healthcare leaders and advocates at UPMC West Shore to promote o […]

SBA Revokes USAID’s 8(a) Contracting Authority Following $550 Million Bribery Scandal WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has stripped the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) of its independent a […]

Shapiro Spotlights Youth Violence Prevention Efforts During Philadelphia Visit PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro visited West Philadelphia on Friday to highlight his administration’s increased investment in com […]

FEMA Unveils Nearly $1 Billion in Disaster Preparedness Grants, Shifting Focus to Resilience and Security WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant expansion of its disaster preparedness efforts, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on A […]

FTC Shuts Down Online Storefront Scheme, Secures Ban and Asset Forfeiture in $15 Million Fraud Case WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal crackdown on deceptive online business ventures has resulted in a permanent ban and asset forfeiture for the operator of a […]

SBA Cracks Down on 8(a) Contracting Fraud Following DOJ Corruption Probe WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a decisive move to restore accountability and safeguard public funds, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently i […]

IRS Urges Tax Professionals to Strengthen Data Security with Mandatory Written Plans WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a continued effort to protect taxpayer information and combat the growing threat of identity theft, the Internal Revenue S […]

Auditor General’s Office Named One of Pennsylvania’s Top Internship Programs HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General has been recognized as one of the state’s “Greatest Places to Intern” by the Pen […]

McCormick and Kaine Introduce Bill to Counter Chinese Influence at Inter-American Development Bank WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a rare show of bipartisan cooperation, Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced legislation Thursday a […]

Rabid Kitten Found in Wyomissing Prompts Health Alert and Public Warning WYOMISSING, PA — Health and animal welfare officials are urging residents to remain alert after a kitten found near Hill Avenue in Wyomissing Borough t […]

McCormick and Fetterman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Block CCP-Linked Financial Firms From U.S. Markets WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) have jointly introduced legislation aimed at pausing the expansion of […]

Shapiro Administration Launches Upgraded Flood Warning System, Enhances STEM Education in Schools GREENCASTLE, PA — Pennsylvania officials this week unveiled major upgrades to the state’s Integrated Flood Warning and Observation System (IFLOWS), str […]

Pennsylvania Lawmaker Seeks to Bar Sex Offenders From Surrogacy Parental Rights HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has introduced legislation aimed at closing what he describes as a “dangerous loop […]

McCormick Applauds Bipartisan Senate Bill Tackling Housing Affordability Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate Banking Committee unanimously approved the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act on Tuesday, marking a significant step to […]

Lawmakers Warn Pennsylvanians of Surge in Transportation Scam Messages HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are sounding the alarm over a wave of scam emails and text messages impersonating state transportation ag […]

Allegheny County to Pay Over $600K to Resolve Federal Grant Compliance Allegations PHILADELPHIA, PA — Allegheny County has agreed to pay more than $629,000 to settle allegations that it failed to meet federal cost-sharing r […]

Feds Launch Civil Rights Probe Into Duke Health Over Alleged Racial Discrimination WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in coordination with the Department of Education, has opened a federal ci […]

USDA Unveils Major Reorganization to Refocus Mission and Cut Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins recently announced a sweeping reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture a […]