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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Friday May 19, 2023 ( 6 items )  

API: New Analysis - Pennsylvania's Abundant Natural Gas and Oil Resources Provide Over $75 Billion in Economic, Trade & Job Benefits
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 17 (TNSres) -- The American Petroleum Institute issued the following news release on May 16, 2023: The American Petroleum Institute-Pennsylvania (API Pennsylvania) today released new analysis on the growing economic contributions of America's natural gas and oil industry in all 50 states, including investment in Pennsylvania ranging from taxes and workforce wages paid to indirect and induced jobs in retail, manufacturing, agriculture and other sectors throughout th  more

Center for Environmental Health: DOJ Falls Short on Protecting the Public From Unsafe Exposure to PFAS Chemicals
OAKLAND, California, May 18 (TNSgov) -- The Center for Environmental Health issued the following news release on May 17, 2023: Today the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) expressed concerns that a recent court filing by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Environmental Protection (EPA) will allow Inhance Technologies USA of Houston, Texas, to continue to generate toxic PFAS or "forever chemicals" when fluorinating plastic cont  more

National Association of Colleges and Employers: Class of 2023 Graduates Can Expect to Work In Person or Hybrid
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, May 18 (TNSres) -- The National Association of Colleges and Employers issued the following news release: Class of 2023 graduates entering the workforce can expect to start their careers working in the office, at least for part of the time, according to a new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Results from NACE's Job Outlook 2023 Spring Update survey show that 42% of new college hires will work in the office full time, while 48% will   more

NGA: Governors Murphy, Shapiro, Carney Join Forces To Strengthen Youth Mental Health
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 19 (TNSgov) -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release on May 18, 2023: National Governors Association (NGA) Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy continued his nationwide initiative on strengthening youth mental health with an event hosted in Philadelphia by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and joined by Delaware Governor John Carney. The Governors held a roundtable discussion with those on the frontlines of youth mental health car  more

PFT PRESIDENT JERRY JORDAN ON CHERELLE PARKER'S VICTORY IN THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY FOR MAYOR
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 18 (TNSper) -- The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers issued the following agency statement on May 17, 2023: * * * "I offer my sincere congratulations to Cherelle Parker on her victory in the Democratic primary election for Mayor. "The first female Mayor in our city's history will be an important role model for our youth--especially young Black girls who see themselves reflected in the highest officeholder in our beautiful city. "Cherelle Parker has spent her  more

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility: DOJ Falls Short on Protecting the Public From Unsafe Exposure to PFAS Chemicals
WASHINGTON, May 18 (TNSgov) -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility issued the following news release on May 17, 2023: Today the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) are expressing concerns that a recent court filing by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Environmental Protection (EPA) will allow Inhance Technologies USA of Houston, Texas, to continue to generate toxic PFAS or "forever chemicals" when fluorinating pl  more