Maryann Pugh

U.S. Accelerates Critical Mineral Development with Streamlined Permitting WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has announced significant steps to fast-track domestic critical mineral production by incorporating k […]

USDA Reinforces SNAP Work Requirements to Promote Self-Sufficiency WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a directive on April 17 requiring state agencies administering the Supplemental N […]

USDOT Unveils Major Initiatives to Enhance Infrastructure and Save Taxpayer Dollars WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), led by Secretary Sean P. Duffy, has launched a series of impactful initiatives this m […]

HUD Headquarters to Be Relocated, Added to Accelerated Disposition List WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in partnership with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), h […]

USDA Cancels Climate-Smart Commodities Program, Launches Farmer-Focused AMP Initiative WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC) p […]

Pennsylvania’s 2025 Spring Turkey Hunting Season to Begin HARRISBURG, PA — The highly anticipated 2025 spring turkey hunting season in Pennsylvania is set to begin, with junior license holders and eligible m […]

Interior Department Launches Development of 11th Outer Continental Shelf Energy Program WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum directed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to initiate public e […]

Pennsylvania’s Mandatory Cold Weather Life Jacket Rule Remains in Effect HARRISBURG, PA — Anglers and boaters across Pennsylvania are being reminded by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) that the state’s cold w […]

Defense Department Highlights Border Efforts, Leadership Reenlistment, and International Partnerships WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) took significant steps last week to strengthen national security, foster global alliances, a […]

Pennsylvania Voters Reminded of Mail-in Ballot Deadlines Ahead of Primary HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has issued a reminder to registered voters planning to vote by mail in the May 2 […]

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Tours Central Pennsylvania to Prioritize Farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Central Pennsylvania last week, participating in a series of engagements to a […]

Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate Steady in March Amid Record Job Growth HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has reported that the state’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.8 percent in […]

U.S. Department of Education Demands Transparency from Harvard on Foreign Gift Disclosures WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has issued a formal records request to Harvard University following a review that uncovered i […]

Restoration of Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence Underway After Arson Attack HARRISBURG, PA — Following an attempted arson and homicide attack at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence, the Department of General Services (DG […]

Social Security Administration Backs Presidential Directive to Protect Benefits Integrity WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially endorsed President Donald Trump’s memorandum, “Preventing Illegal Aliens fro […]

Pennsylvania Honors Local Governments for Outstanding Community Contributions HARRISBURG, PA — On April 16, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), led by Secretary Rick Siger, recognized r […]

Autism Prevalence in U.S. Rises to 1 in 31, CDC Report Reveals WASHINGTON, D.C. — Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) now affects 1 in 31 children born in 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control and P […]

Pennsylvania Investors Advised to File Refund Claims Following GS Partners Settlement HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) is urging residents who invested with GS Partners to file claims for p […]

HHS Launches Whistleblower Tip Portal, Initiates Investigation into Pediatric Hospital WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the launch of a new online portal to receive whistleblower c […]

Pennsylvania Department of Aging Elevates Transparency, Speeds Elder Abuse Investigations HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) has unveiled significant strides in improving transparency and efficiency across Area A […]