Maryann Pugh

ICYMI: Students Can Apply to State Environmental Program by June 10 HARRISBURG, PA — In case you missed it, Pennsylvania high school students have until June 10 to apply for a statewide program that trains young l […]

State Grants Help Parents Afford College, Remove Barriers HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is awarding more than $1.6 million in grants to colleges and universities to help parents pursue higher education by c […]

Military Suicide Deaths Decline but Risks Persist WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fewer U.S. service members died by suicide in 2024 compared to the previous year, but long-term trends and rising rates in some g […]

State Revenue Beats Forecast as Tax Collections Climb HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania collected more tax revenue than expected in March, strengthening the state’s financial position with three months rem […]

Pennsylvania Jobs Hit Record High as Unemployment Falls HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania added jobs and saw its unemployment rate decline in January, with total employment reaching a record high, according to s […]

IRS Moves to Clarify Rules on Church Political Speech WASHINGTON, D.C. — Religious organizations could receive clearer federal guidance on what they can say about politics during services, as the T […]

Mobile Career Unit Targets Job Gaps in Rural Counties KERSEY, PA — Workers and employers in six rural Pennsylvania counties will gain expanded access to job training and hiring services through a new m […]

Forest Service Leaving D.C. In Major Western Shift WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service will relocate its headquarters to Salt Lake City and overhaul its leadership structure, a move federal o […]

New Plan Targets Maternal Health Gaps, Saves Lives HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials have released a statewide strategy aimed at reducing maternal deaths and improving access to care, with a f […]

New Hospice Oversight Aims to Expose Fraud, Protect Patients WASHINGTON, D.C. — Medicare hospice providers could face increased scrutiny under a proposed federal rule that introduces a new scoring system to f […]

Shutdown Relief Gives DHS Workers Extra Time to File Taxes WASHINGTON, D.C. — Department of Homeland Security personnel affected by the ongoing federal shutdown will receive extra time to file their taxes, w […]

FTC Seeks $426M Budget, Signals Enforcement Priorities WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission is requesting $426.71 million in funding and 1,183 staff positions for fiscal year 2027, outlining h […]

State Fast-Tracks Power Projects to Avoid Rising Energy Costs HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is seeking new energy generation and storage projects that can be brought online quickly, aiming to increase e […]

Federal Grazing Deal Aims to Boost Beef, Cut Delays WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ranchers who rely on federal lands could see faster permits and expanded grazing access under a new agreement between two federal a […]

Student Contest Winners Spotlight Fight Against Litter HARRISBURG, PA — More than 500 Pennsylvania students were recognized for raising awareness about litter and environmental stewardship through art, w […]

Federal Crackdown Targets Student Aid Fraud, Tightens Rules WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials say new identity verification and enforcement measures have blocked more than $1 billion in fraudulent student a […]

New Air Monitoring Tool Targets Pollution Concerns in Delaware County DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Residents in several Delaware County communities can now track local air quality in near real time through a new state d […]

Medicare Shake-Up Cuts Rules, Changes Plan Ratings WASHINGTON, D.C. — Medicare beneficiaries will see changes in how health and drug plans are rated, priced, and administered under a new federal rule a […]

State Expands Fight Against Drug Crisis With New Strategies CAMP HILL, PA — More than 400 substance use disorder professionals gathered this past week as Pennsylvania officials outlined new strategies to a […]

$144M Federal Push Targets Hidden Microplastics Threat WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new $144 million federal initiative aims to identify, measure, and ultimately remove microplastics from the human body, a […]