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Six Colleges Selected to Transform Advising and Better Support Students
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 18 -- The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges issued the following news release on July 17, 2025:
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Six colleges selected to transform advising and better support students
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- To better support students on their journey from entry to graduation, the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges has selected six community and technical colleges to participate in the Early Adopter Advising Technology Implementation Project. Funded by the State Board's Student Success Center and Jobs for the Future, the colleges will
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OLYMPIA, Washington, July 18 -- The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges issued the following news release on July 17, 2025:
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Six colleges selected to transform advising and better support students
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- To better support students on their journey from entry to graduation, the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges has selected six community and technical colleges to participate in the Early Adopter Advising Technology Implementation Project. Funded by the State Board's Student Success Center and Jobs for the Future, the colleges willlead the transformation to more personalized and proactive advising for all students.
The colleges, selected through a competitive process, are:
* Bates Technical College
* Edmonds College
* Pierce College
* Spokane Community College
* Spokane Falls Community College
* Whatcom Community College
These colleges will collaboratively explore how technology can enhance advising. Students rely on advising to choose programs, register for classes, and access resources. The goal is to help students stay on track with seamless systems and more support.
"No matter a student's age or background, our colleges need to give them the best experience possible so they can save time and money on their way to graduation," Chris Bailey, the State Board's interim executive director, said.
Staff from across college departments will start by looking at students' current experience as they tailor practices, models and technology to best fit students' needs. Lessons learned during the project will be shared throughout Washington's 34 community and technical college system.
Amunoo Tembo, the State Board's Student Success Center policy associate who leads the project, said, "This project represents a bold step forward in transforming advising to better support student success."
The project is anticipated to wrap up its work Oct. 30, 2026. Total grant award: $270,500.
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Original text here: https://www.sbctc.edu/blogs/news-releases/2025/advising-colleges-selected
PASSHE Sets 2025-26 Tuition With Option to Reduce If Funding Increases
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education issued the following news release on July 17, 2025:
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PASSHE Sets 2025-26 Tuition with Option to Reduce if Funding Increases
PASSHE is seeking a 6.5% state appropriation increase
Board would reduce tuition if PASSHE receives sufficient funding
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Harrisburg, PA - The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) today approved tuition rates for the 2025-26 academic year and would roll back the rate if the state provides sufficient funding as part of the current state
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education issued the following news release on July 17, 2025:
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PASSHE Sets 2025-26 Tuition with Option to Reduce if Funding Increases
PASSHE is seeking a 6.5% state appropriation increase
Board would reduce tuition if PASSHE receives sufficient funding
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Harrisburg, PA - The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) today approved tuition rates for the 2025-26 academic year and would roll back the rate if the state provides sufficient funding as part of the current statebudget negotiations. Setting tuition now with the option to revisit the decision gives clarity to students who will start the semester next month and provides flexibility to state leaders as their budget negotiations continue.
After seven consecutive years of frozen tuition, PASSHE universities remain the most affordable four-year option in Pennsylvania, even with in-state undergraduate tuition for the 2025-26 academic year increasing by $139 per semester to $3,997 per semester. Full-year tuition will increase by $278 to $7,994.
PASSHE is requesting a 6.5% increase in state funding to maintain flat tuition. If sufficient funding is received from the state, the Board would roll back part or all of the increase. This flexible approach to tuition setting has never been done before in PASSHE.
"Every dollar counts for our students. If the state provides the funding we've requested, PASSHE can roll back tuition to help students with other essential expenses," said Dr. Cynthia Shapira, chair of the PASSHE Board of Governors. "We hope this action gives those involved in state budget negotiations the time and flexibility they need to secure as much as possible for our students while allowing students and our universities to prepare for the fall semester."
PASSHE has made progress stabilizing its finances, in part due to increased state funding in recent years. Continued improvement requires resources, especially with enrollment challenges across higher education. This tuition plan balances student affordability with the long-term financial health of the university system.
"We know tuition decisions have a real-world impact on our students. This decision reaffirms our deep commitment to affordability and access as we transform the State System for the future," said PASSHE Chancellor Christopher Fiorentino. "This approach to tuition honors our partnership with the governor and legislators and gives them time and flexibility to find ways to invest more in PASSHE students and universities."
This is the first tuition change since 2018. A freshman last year paid the same tuition that was in place when they were in seventh grade. Had tuition kept pace with inflation, the student would pay nearly 28% more.
The Board must set tuition by this week to ensure students, families and universities have time to prepare for the fall semester, which begins in about six weeks. The Board determines in-state undergraduate tuition rates. Each university established graduate and out-of-state undergraduate tuition rates, along with student room, board, and mandatory fees.
To support affordability, PASSHE has:
* Saved $600 million since 2019 through efficiency improvements and cost controls.
* Doubled university-funded financial aid, which now exceeds $140 million annually and directly reduces costs for students.
* Expanded emergency aid programs to help students overcome financial hardship and stay on track to graduation.
Investing in Pennsylvania's Future
PASSHE universities enroll the highest number of in-state students of any four-year college or university system in Pennsylvania. Nearly 90% of students are Pennsylvania residents, and 80% attend full-time, reflecting the State System's mission to serve the commonwealth. More than 650,000 alumni live in Pennsylvania, contributing to the state's economy and communities.
PASSHE universities align academic programs with evolving workforce needs. About 70% of graduates earn degrees in high-demand fields such as healthcare, education, business, and STEM, helping address critical talent shortages across the commonwealth.
About PASSHE
Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is the public university system of the commonwealth with a mission to provide a high-quality education at the lowest possible cost to students. The State System annually confers more than 20,000 degrees and has more than 800,000 living alumni, most of whom live in Pennsylvania. The State System universities are Cheyney, Commonwealth (Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield), East Stroudsburg, Indiana, Kutztown, Millersville, PennWest (California, Clarion and Edinboro), Shippensburg, Slippery Rock and West Chester universities of Pennsylvania.
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Original text here: https://www.passhe.edu/news/releases/2025-07-17_PASSHE-sets-2025-26-tuition-rates-with-option-to-reduce.html
N.Y. PSC: Commission Acts to Protect Ratepayers as Federal Offshore Wind Permitting Stalls
ALBANY, New York, July 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on July 17, 2025:
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Commission Acts to Protect Ratepayers as Federal Offshore Wind Permitting Stalls
Commission Decision Avoids Premature Ratepayer Costs as a Result of Federal Uncertainty
Decision Positions New York for Smarter, Faster Offshore Wind Growth When Federal Policies Improve
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ALBANY -- In light of significant federal uncertainty, the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today took decisive action to protect New York State ratepayers by recalibrating
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ALBANY, New York, July 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on July 17, 2025:
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Commission Acts to Protect Ratepayers as Federal Offshore Wind Permitting Stalls
Commission Decision Avoids Premature Ratepayer Costs as a Result of Federal Uncertainty
Decision Positions New York for Smarter, Faster Offshore Wind Growth When Federal Policies Improve
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ALBANY -- In light of significant federal uncertainty, the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today took decisive action to protect New York State ratepayers by recalibratingthe timeline for offshore wind transmission development. With the federal government halting new offshore wind permitting, the Commission is strategically terminating the ongoing Public Policy Transmission Need (PPTN) process, ensuring New Yorkers are not burdened with premature infrastructure costs while preserving the flexibility to act quickly as soon as federal conditions allow. While this decision is about timing and ratepayer protection, New York's commitment to offshore wind remains strong. By adjusting the pace of investment, the Commission is protecting affordability today while preserving a path forward in the future.
"One of our most important tasks is to protect consumers," said Commission Chair Rory M. Christian. "Given the uncertainty coming out of Washington regarding offshore wind, we must act to protect consumers by withdrawing our PPTN determination; but this is far from the end of the story. We will continue to press forward regarding infrastructure needs for offshore wind in the future once the federal government resumes leasing and permitting for wind energy generation projects."
The PPTN process began in 2023, when the Commission initiated planning for long-term transmission infrastructure to support the integration of future offshore wind energy resources to the electric grid. The Commission determined that a coordinated transmission project was needed to deliver between 4.77 and 8 gigawatts of offshore wind energy into New York City. Further, the Commission sought solutions that could be constructed and placed in-service by 2033, a timeframe consistent with the state's goals for offshore wind resources. The Commission referred this transmission need as a PPTN to the operator of the state's electric grid, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), for the solicitation and evaluation of competing proposals. The NYISO launched its solicitation on April 4, 2024, and has been evaluating the solutions submitted in response to the solicitation since that time.
However, recent federal decisions to halt the permitting and construction of offshore wind generation platforms make achieving New York's offshore wind goal impossible in the near term and undermine the central purpose of the transmission solicitation. In consideration of all the facts, the need for federal partnership in developing large offshore wind and transmission infrastructure, and the necessity of avoiding the imposition of significant costs and risk on New York ratepayers, the Commission decided to rescind its transmission need determination and terminate the NYISO's evaluation process.
The decision does not affect previously permitted offshore wind generation projects in New York, the largest offshore wind market in the nation. New York already has one offshore wind farm in operation, South Fork, which is capable of producing 132 megawatts of electricity, roughly enough for 70,000 homes. On May 19, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Empire Wind, which is building an 816-megawatt offshore wind array, would resume construction, creating thousands of jobs and the ability to power 500,000 homes with clean energy. Equinor -- the project's developer -- has resumed construction of this fully-permitted project that had already received the necessary federal approvals. Additionally, New York has a third project under construction by 0rsted, the Sunrise Wind project, that is planned to deliver 924 megawatts of electricity into Long Island - enough to power approximately 600,000 homes.
The Commission remains committed to the responsible, cost-effective deployment of transmission and offshore wind generation. It has directed Department of Public Service (DPS) staff to incorporate lessons learned from the PPTN process into the review of Clean Energy Standard (CES) solicitation practices directed by the Commission in the May 2025 CES Biennial Review order. DPS staff will explore coordinated approaches to planning offshore wind generation and transmission infrastructure that reduce project development risks, promote cost-effective solutions, and maximize reliability and affordability benefits to the state's ratepayers.
The Commission also recognizes the importance of continuing to ensure reliability in New York City and identifying the clean generation resources and proceed with ongoing work in existing reliability planning processes to identify necessary transmission solutions, including through the Coordinated Grid Planning Process. The Commission directed DPS staff in coordination with NYSERDA and the NYISO, to identify what clean energy solutions may be available and incorporate these potential solutions into the next CES Biennial Review, scheduled to be issued in 2026.
As a result of today's action, this PPTN process is closed. Meanwhile, the Commission will continue to monitor developments at the federal level related to offshore wind development and the impacts federal policy will have on the offshore wind industry in New York and across the United States.
New York State's Climate Agenda
New York State's climate agenda calls for an affordable and just transition to a clean energy economy that creates family-sustaining jobs, promotes economic growth through green investments, and directs a minimum of 35 percent of the benefits to disadvantaged communities. New York is advancing a suite of efforts to achieve an emissions-free economy by 2050, including in the energy, buildings, transportation, and waste sectors.
Today's decision may be obtained by going to the Commission Documents section of the Commission's website at https://dps.ny.gov and entering Case Number 22-E-0633 in the input box labeled "Search for Case/Matter Number". Many libraries offer free Internet access. Commission documents may also be obtained from the Commission's Files Office, 14th floor, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223 (518-474-2500). If you have difficulty understanding English, please call us at 1-800-342-3377 for free language assistance services regarding this press release.
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Original text here: https://dps.ny.gov/news/commission-acts-protect-ratepayers-federal-offshore-wind-permitting-stalls
N.J. A.G. Platkin: Fourteen People Charged for Weapons Offenses and Roles in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on July 17, 2025:
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Fourteen People Charged for Weapons Offenses and Roles in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
TRENTON -- Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) announced today that 14 people have been charged for various weapons offenses and their respective roles in a drug trafficking organization that sold a variety of illegal drugs in South Jersey.
Ryan Collins, 33, of Vineland, New Jersey -- described
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TRENTON, New Jersey, July 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on July 17, 2025:
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Fourteen People Charged for Weapons Offenses and Roles in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
TRENTON -- Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) announced today that 14 people have been charged for various weapons offenses and their respective roles in a drug trafficking organization that sold a variety of illegal drugs in South Jersey.
Ryan Collins, 33, of Vineland, New Jersey -- describedin a criminal complaint as the leader of the drug trafficking network and a self-proclaimed member of the Crips street gang - is charged with being the leader of a narcotics trafficking network, distribution of cocaine and methamphetamine, and promoting organized street crime (all 1st degree offenses). He also faces weapons offenses involving two assault firearms, a handgun, and large-capacity magazines, as well as charges stemming from the sale of fentanyl.
Thirteen co-defendants are charged with a variety of drug and weapons offenses. (See chart.) One defendant, Roger Loatman, 56, of Bridgeton, remains at large.
"These defendants are charged with dealing in the deadly combination of illegal drugs and illegal weapons," said Attorney General Platkin. "Neither belong on our streets and in our neighborhoods. Thanks to the excellent police work with our partners, we are holding accountable those who seek to profit from flooding our communities with this contraband."
"We allege that the leader of this ring bragged about his membership in a criminal street gang known for its violence and illegal drug trade," said DCJ Director Theresa J. Hilton. "We are focused on finding operations like this one and dismantling them. We will hold accountable anyone who is selling drugs on our streets and enforcing their illegal trade with dangerous weapons."
"This investigation is a testament to the relentless dedication of our law enforcement partners in dismantling criminal organizations that fuel violence and addiction in our communities," said Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. "The individuals arrested -- led by a self-proclaimed gang member -- sought to flood South Jersey with dangerous, illegal drugs. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of our federal, state, and local partners, we've taken a major step in protecting our neighborhoods and restoring a sense of safety and security for the families who live there."
An investigation by the New Jersey State Police, Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office, Salem City Police Department, Gloucester Township Police Department, Clayton Police Department, the FBI, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives revealed that since July 2024, Collins has led an organization that distributed drugs and firearms throughout Cumberland County. Collins is also a self-proclaimed member of the Crips street gang, who has allegedly bragged about his access to bulk quantities of drugs and firearms.
Collins and his associates allegedly engaged in numerous drug and firearms sales, two of which were assault firearms, all with large-capacity magazines. Collins allegedly either purchased quantities of drugs from his associates or had low level associates distribute drugs or firearms on his behalf to reduce his risk of law enforcement detection.
From July 23, 2024, to May 21, 2025, detectives seized 207 grams of crack cocaine (7.4 ounces), 1,052 grams of cocaine (37 ounces), 306 grams of fentanyl (10.9 ounces), 832 grams of methamphetamine (29.5 ounces), one privately manufactured AR-15 with one .223 round in the chamber of the firearm, along with one loaded high-capacity magazine containing .223 rounds, one Ruger PC Carbine with a 50-round drum magazine (confirmed stolen), one Springfield Armory Saint AR-15 with a 45-round .223 caliber high-capacity magazine, and one Roman/Cugir Draco- C 7 caliber firearm, loaded with 29 rounds, from Collins and his associates.
This case was investigated by Detective Jake D'Angelo and members of the New Jersey State Police's Gangs and Organized Crime South Unit. The case will be prosecuted by Deputy Attorneys General William Holmes and Jaclyn Dowd, under the supervision of Deputy Chief Nicole Siano and Bureau Chief Cassandra Montalto.
Attorney General Platkin would like to thank the New Jersey State Police, Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office, Salem City Police Department, Gloucester Township Police Department, Clayton Police Department, FBI, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
First-degree crimes carry a sentence of 10 to 20 years in state prison and a fine of up to $200,000.
Second-degree charges carry a sentence of five to 10 years in state prison and a fine of up to $150,000.
Third-degree charges carry a sentence of three to five years in prison and a fine of up to $15,000.
Fourth-degree offenses carry a sentence of up to 18 months in state prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
The charges and allegations against the defendants are merely accusations, and they are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/fourteen-people-charged-for-weapons-offenses-and-roles-in-drug-trafficking-conspiracy/
Hadrian to Invest $200 Million to Establish Manufacturing and Software Hub in Mesa
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 18 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority posted the following news on July 17, 2025:
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Hadrian To Invest $200 Million To Establish Manufacturing And Software Hub In Mesa
Facility will support creation of 350 new jobs
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MESA, AZ (July 17, 2025) - Today, Hadrian, the advanced manufacturing company building AI-powered factories for America, announced plans to establish a large-scale manufacturing and software hub, known as Factory 3 (F3) in Mesa, Arizona. The 270,000-square foot facility represents a $200 million investment, which will support raw materials to complete
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PHOENIX, Arizona, July 18 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority posted the following news on July 17, 2025:
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Hadrian To Invest $200 Million To Establish Manufacturing And Software Hub In Mesa
Facility will support creation of 350 new jobs
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MESA, AZ (July 17, 2025) - Today, Hadrian, the advanced manufacturing company building AI-powered factories for America, announced plans to establish a large-scale manufacturing and software hub, known as Factory 3 (F3) in Mesa, Arizona. The 270,000-square foot facility represents a $200 million investment, which will support raw materials to completemission-critical systems. Expected to be fully operational in early 2026, the facility will create 350 new jobs.
In addition, Hadrian announced a total $260 million in new capital and expansions of its footprint in California and Arizona, which will support significant new manufacturing space, expanded R&D capacity, and dedicated teams focused on shipbuilding and naval defense production.
"Arizona is at the heart of America's national defense," said Governor Katie Hobbs. "We continue to be a premier destination for the fast-growing aerospace and defense industry. This new investment will further solidify our state's leadership and provide family-sustaining jobs for Arizonans."
"America cannot afford to lose another generation of industrial capacity," said Chris Power, Founder and CEO of Hadrian. "We're building the factories that will secure American leadership in advanced manufacturing and create new jobs here in the United States. China is making massive bets on industrial dominance. The United States needs to respond not just with policy, but with production. That's what Hadrian is here to do."
Hadrian also announced the following:
* The company has initiated the search for its 400,000-square-foot corporate and R&D headquarters to support the rapid hiring of thousands of employees, slated to be fully operational by January 2026.
* Hadrian Maritime, a dedicated division bringing Hadrian's autonomous factory model to shipbuilding and naval defense, strengthening maritime supply chains with scalable, precision production. Maritime is the first in a series of new dedicated divisions. In the coming months, Hadrian will announce additional production initiatives focused on Munitions, Missile Systems, and Uncrewed Aerial Systems, expanding its footprint across the defense industrial base.
* The launch of Factories-as-a-Service, a model that allows defense primes and other industries to scale factories to meet existing or new Program of Record (POR) demand for parts, assemblies, or entire products.
The capital raise includes $260 million in Series C financing led by existing investors Founders Fund and Lux Capital, and factory expansion loan facility arranged by Morgan Stanley. This capital will accelerate Hadrian's ability to deliver not just precision parts but full mission-critical systems. The company now covers the entire advanced manufacturing stack, from raw material to finished products, and supports everything from components to assemblies to complete platforms. With its Factories-as-a-Service model, Hadrian can rapidly scale production across key Department of Defense (DOD) areas such as munitions, shipbuilding, and other high-priority programs.
"Arizona's thriving aerospace and defense sector plays a critical role in creating good-paying jobs and ensuring our national defense," said Sandra Watson, President and CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority. "With a commitment to innovation and manufacturing excellence, Hadrian will strengthen Arizona's aerospace and defense industry and we are grateful the company chose Mesa for its advanced manufacturing facility."
"Greater Phoenix is known internationally as a hub for innovation, and Hadrian is leveraging the region's advantages for its transformative F3 in Mesa," said Chris Camacho, President and CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council. "The company's growth plans in manufacturing, research, software, autonomous shipbuilding and more will be powered by the operating environment and talented workforce of Greater Phoenix, and we're excited to welcome their forward-thinking technological strategies to the region."
"Mesa is proud to welcome Hadrian's Factory 3 to our city. This $200 million investment and the creation of 350 high-wage jobs reinforce Mesa's growing reputation as a national hub for advanced manufacturing and defense innovation," said Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman. "Hadrian's presence marks a major step forward in strengthening America's industrial base and Mesa is honored to help lead that charge."
"Hadrian's decision to build Factory 3 in Mesa further establishes our city as a leading destination for innovation and advanced manufacturing," said Mesa Vice Mayor Scott Somers. "This significant investment will bring hundreds of high-quality jobs to Mesa residents, strengthen our local economy and reinforce our position as a critical hub in America's manufacturing resurgence. We're excited to welcome Hadrian to our community and look forward to supporting their growth and success for years to come."
Greg Matter, Kyle Westfall, Eric Turner, Meredith O'Connor and Ada Wong of JLL represented Hadrian in its Mesa, Arizona lease. Hadrian will locate into Building A at The Cubes Mesa Gateway, a two-building Class A industrial project by CRG Integrated Real Estate Solutions. JLL's Steve Larsen, Pat Harlan and Jason Moore are the property's exclusive listing brokers.
"This lease marks a transformational moment for Hadrian, accelerating their long-term vision and establishing their presence in Mesa's dynamic defense and aerospace landscape," said Greg Matter, Vice Chairman of JLL. "We're honored to support their next chapter."
Powered by Opus, Hadrian's proprietary software stack for production autonomy, the company's factories are built to go online in under six months, creating resilient supply chains, high-skill jobs, and mission-critical components faster than legacy manufacturing systems can deliver.
Since its Series B raise 12 months ago, Hadrian has achieved 10x year-over-year growth, establishing itself as the company with the scale and capability to build AI-driven factories that can produce everything from flight hardware to frontier technology. This announcement is just the beginning. Over the next year, Hadrian plans to announce and scale four to five additional facilities, each focused on accelerating production in high-demand defense sectors and supporting priority DOD initiatives.
About Hadrian
Hadrian is the factory of the future, transforming the U.S. industrial base by building highly automated factories that supercharge American workers with process engineering, AI, machine learning, and robotics to Reindustrialize America and compete head-to-head with China's industrial base. Its mission is to enable space and defense manufacturers to produce domestically at globally competitive costs, restoring U.S. industrial supremacy and countering China's manufacturing advantages. Currently, Hadrian operates a 100,000-square-foot factory in Torrance, CA, and is in the process of developing other production sites.
About the Arizona Commerce Authority
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona's economy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: attract, expand, create - attract out-of-state companies to establish operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to expand their business in Arizona and beyond; and help entrepreneurs create new Arizona businesses in targeted industries. For more information, please visit azcommerce.com and follow the ACA on X @azcommerce.
About the City of Mesa
With a population of more than 521,000, Mesa, Arizona is the 36th largest city in the United States and second largest in the Phoenix-Mesa metro area. Mesa encompasses 138 square miles inside the metro area, which has a population of 5.1 million people and is projected to grow to 5.4 million by 2029. Mesa is a vibrant city and a premier location for business development opportunities. Serving industry leaders such as Amazon, Apple, AT&T, Banner Health, Boeing, Bridgestone, Dexcom, Meta, Google, Gulfstream, Northrop Grumman, Virgin Galactic, and many more, Mesa is a smart location for intelligent companies. SelectMesa.com
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Original text here: https://www.azcommerce.com/news-events/news/2025/7/hadrian-to-invest-200-million-to-establish-manufacturing-and-software-hub-in-mesa/
Del. A.G. Jennings Secures Over $96K Settlement Following HIV Drug Kickback Investigation
DOVER, Delaware, July 18 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release:
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AG Jennings Secures over $96K Settlement Following HIV Drug Kickback Investigation
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced on July 16, 2025, that Delaware has joined with other states and the federal government to reach an agreement in principle with an HIV drug manufacturer that will return $96,571.13 to Delaware's Medicaid program.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. ("Gilead"), a California-based pharmaceutical company, has agreed to settle allegations that the company paid kickbacks
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DOVER, Delaware, July 18 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release:
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AG Jennings Secures over $96K Settlement Following HIV Drug Kickback Investigation
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced on July 16, 2025, that Delaware has joined with other states and the federal government to reach an agreement in principle with an HIV drug manufacturer that will return $96,571.13 to Delaware's Medicaid program.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. ("Gilead"), a California-based pharmaceutical company, has agreed to settle allegations that the company paid kickbacksto providers to improperly promote its HIV drugs, Stribild, Genvoya, Complera, Odefsey, Descovy, and Biktarvv. The $96,571 being returned to Delaware Medicaid is part of Gilead's settlement with a group of states and the federal government, totaling $202 million, of which $49 million will go to state Medicaid programs.
"Kickbacks incentivize improper billing to the Medicaid program, ultimately taking healthcare resources from those truly in need," Attorney General Jennings said. "The Delaware Department of Justice will continue leading the fight to protect our state's healthcare programs from fraud."
The settlement--which was handled on behalf of Delaware by AG Jennings' Medicaid Fraud Control Unit--will resolve allegations that from January 2011 through November 2017, Gilead made payments, provided meals, and paid travel expenses to healthcare practitioners who spoke at or attended Gilead speaker events. These payments and gifts induced the healthcare practitioners to prescribe the Gilead HIV Drugs in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute, causing false claims for the Gilead HIV Drugs to be submitted to Medicaid in violation of the Delaware False Claims and Reporting Act.
This settlement arises from a whistleblower action originally filed in 2016 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York under the federal False Claims Act and various state false claims statutes.
The Delaware Department of Justice's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit receives 75 percent of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a grant award totaling $2,115,488.00 for Federal fiscal year (FFY) 2025. The remaining 25 percent, totaling $705,162.00 for FFY 2025, is funded by the State of Delaware.
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Original text here: https://news.delaware.gov/2025/07/17/ag-jennings-secures-over-96k-settlement-following-hiv-drug-kickback-investigation/
Arizona Supreme Court Rules Lost Profits From Failed Transaction Were Not Established With Reasonable Certainty
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 18 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release on July 17, 2025:
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Arizona Supreme Court Rules Lost Profits from Failed Transaction Were Not Established with Reasonable Certainty
PHOENIX - The Arizona Supreme Court has set forth the legal standards governing a plaintiff's claim for lost profit damages arising from a business transaction that allegedly failed due to a defendant's unlawful interference. In McAlister et al. v. Loeb & Loeb, LLP, Roy McAlister and McAlister Technologies (MT) alleged that Loeb & Loeb's unlawful interference with their
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PHOENIX, Arizona, July 18 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release on July 17, 2025:
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Arizona Supreme Court Rules Lost Profits from Failed Transaction Were Not Established with Reasonable Certainty
PHOENIX - The Arizona Supreme Court has set forth the legal standards governing a plaintiff's claim for lost profit damages arising from a business transaction that allegedly failed due to a defendant's unlawful interference. In McAlister et al. v. Loeb & Loeb, LLP, Roy McAlister and McAlister Technologies (MT) alleged that Loeb & Loeb's unlawful interference with theirintellectual property rights disrupted their licensing agreement negotiations with several prospective licensees, causing more than $100 million in lost profit damages.
In a unanimous opinion, the Court emphasized that plaintiffs must establish the existence and amount of lost profit damages with reasonable certainty. This means that plaintiffs seeking lost profit damages from a failed business transaction must first demonstrate that the parties had agreed upon material terms such that the transaction was reasonably certain to occur. Otherwise, whether a transaction would have ever occurred is speculative.
The Supreme Court evaluated one prospective licensing transaction with Donal O'Flynn. The Court determined that McAlister and MT failed to meet their burden of establishing their agreement with O'Flynn on material terms of a licensing deal. The evidence showed that McAlister and O'Flynn had not resolved several material terms, including the amount of O'Flynn's initial payment and the amount and timing of O'Flynn's subsequent annual payments. Therefore, it is speculative whether McAlister and O'Flynn would have ever reached an agreement on these unresolved material terms.
Therefore, the Court affirmed the dismissal of McAlister's and MT's lost profit damages claim. Given that McAlister and MT could not establish any damages, the Court also dismissed the remaining trespass to chattel claim--a type of claim for interference with another's property.
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Original text here: https://www.azcourts.gov/Portals/0/News%20Release%20-%20Sup%20Ct%20Rules%20Lost%20Profits%20from%20Failed%20Transaction%20Were%20Not%20Established%20with%20Reasonable%20Certainty.pdf