Maryann Pugh

HUD and FHA Revise Multifamily Mortgage Insurance Requirements to Boost Affordable Housing WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced significant up […]

Sundance Vacations Exposed: Thousands of Consumers to Get Big Refunds and Debt Relief HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a significant settlement with Sundance Vacations, mandating the Wilkes Barre-based travel co […]

USDA Expands National Milk Testing Strategy to Combat H5N1 Spread WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the enrollment of 15 addi […]

FBI and DOJ Eradicate Chinese-Backed Malware from Thousands of U.S. Computers PHILADELPHIA, PA — The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI have concluded an extensive international operation that successfully removed PlugX ma […]

Bipartisan Pennsylvania Competitiveness Caucus Unites to Drive Economic Growth HARRISBURG, PA — A newly formed bipartisan and bicameral group within the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the Pennsylvania Competitiveness Caucus, ha […]

USDA Announces $14.4 Million Initiative to Boost Urban Agriculture and Innovation WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a significant $14.4 million funding package aimed at advancing urban ag […]

Local Schools Awarded $935K in Grants to Boost Safety and Security PAOLI, PA — State Representative Melissa Shusterman has announced the allocation of $934,910 in grants to schools within the 157th Legislative Di […]

Governor Shapiro Invests $45 Million to Bridge Pennsylvania's Digital Divide JOHNSTOWN, PA — The digital divide in Pennsylvania is shrinking as Governor Josh Shapiro this week announced a sweeping $45 million initiative to br […]

HUD Modernizes Regulations for HOME Program to Expand Affordable Housing WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced its final rule to modernize regulations for the HOME In […]

FTC Approves Revised Thresholds for Antitrust Filings and Corporate Governance WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved updated jurisdictional thresholds and filing fee schedules for transactions fa […]

USDA Opens Applications for 1890 National Scholars Program WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for the prestigious USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, a […]

Federal Court Bans Stem Cell Institute of America Founders from Marketing Regenerative Medicine WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court has banned the co-founders of the Stem Cell Institute of America and associated entities from marketing stem cell th […]

U.S. Department of Education Announces Winners of Postsecondary Success Recognition Program WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has named six institutions of higher learning and one trailblazer award recipient as winners of th […]

FTC Finalizes Settlement with H&R Block Over Unfair Practices and Misleading Advertising WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a settlement with H&R Block, requiring the tax preparation company to implement si […]

HHS Unveils AI Strategic Plan, Paving the Way for Responsible Technology Integration WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has revealed its AI Strategic Plan, a sweeping initiative designed to ha […]

Legal Showdown Over $14.9 Billion Steel Deal: Will Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel Prevail? TOKYO, Japan & PITTSBURGH, PA — The battle for the future of U.S. manufacturing dominance has taken a dramatic turn as Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel mo […]

FTC Issues Refunds to Victims of Mortgage Relief Scam WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun distributing refunds to consumers who were defrauded by a fraudulent mortgage relief sc […]

Can New Leadership Secure Pennsylvania Democrats' One-Seat Majority in 2025-26? HARRISBURG, PA — With a pivotal election cycle on the horizon, the Pennsylvania House Democrats have unveiled their leadership team for the 2025-26 ca […]

CMS Proposes Payment Updates for Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs in 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has unveiled the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Advance Notice for the Medicare Ad […]

New Crisis Center in Harrisburg: Could It Change Mental Health Care for Thousands? HARRISBURG, PA — A groundbreaking step toward transforming behavioral health care in Pennsylvania has taken root in Harrisburg. The Shapiro Ad […]