WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration denied a Pennsylvania physician's application for a registration to handle controlled substances after finding felony drug convictions and exclusion from federal health care programs barred approval under federal law. The agency said Ruth Jones, D.O., of Everett, Pennsylvania, defaulted in the administrative proceeding after failing to submit a timely hearing request following an Order to Show Cause is  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Goldstein Law Partners, a firearms law firm in Green Lane, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking on fingerprint and photograph requirements for firearms applications. The letter, signed by Jonathan S. Goldstein, expresses support for the ATF's plan to lessen the regulatory burdens for applicants under the National Firearms Act (NFA) and the Gun Control A  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- GSK, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration advocating for amendments to the agency's proposed rule restricting unmanned aircraft operations in close proximity to fixed site facilities. The letter, signed by Molly Burich, Head, Public Policy, US Communications and Government Affairs, emphasizes the necessity of including pharmaceutical research and development and manufact  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 9 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news: * * * In Perry County, High School Students with Disabilities Beautify Their Community, Gain Invaluable Life Skills, and Earn a Paycheck Through L&I's MY Work Summer Employment Program MY Work provides rewarding paid work experiences to PA high school students with disabilities through L&I's Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. This summer, more than 1,000 students are participati  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 12 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Department of Agriculture Welcomes New Staff Members Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks is pleased to announce the appointment of two new key staff members to the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA). Allie Carter Cavanagh has been named MDA's new Director of Legislative and Government Affairs. In this role, she will be responsible for all aspects of the d  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on July 10, 2026: * * * DCNR Names New Manager for Laurel Caverns State Park in Fayette County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the appointment of Corie Eckman as the manager of Laurel Caverns State Park in Fayette County, Pennsylvania's 125th state park. "I am proud of Corie for taking on this impor  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 9 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news: * * * Replacement SNAP Benefits Available for Pennsylvanians Affected by Recent Severe Weather, Power Outages The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) today announced that help is available for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients affected by severe weather and extended power outages following last weekend's storms. SNAP households may be eligible f  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Schlossberg: New state spending plan supports everyday Pennsylvanians * HARRISBURG, July 12 - State. Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, released the following statement Sunday after the Pennsylvania House of Representatives finalized the state budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year: "I am pleased that the House of Representatives has approved a budget for 2026-2027. Once again, this bud  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Smith-Wade-El applauds historic investments in education, pioneering affordable housing initiatives in 2026-27 state budget * HARRISBURG, July 12 \-State Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster, celebrated the passage today of a 2026-27 state budget that he said will help achieve equity in Pennsylvania through historic investments in education and housing. "Access to a high-quality  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Young bill to increase human trafficking awareness training set to become law * HARRISBURG, July 12 - Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, to mandate human-trafficking awareness training for Pennsylvania workers in the hospitality industry, including for online lodging and reservation companies, is set to become law having gained final approval in the  more