PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 30 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release: Fox Rothschild is pleased to announce that Mitch A. Reid has joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation Department. He will provide services to clients from both the Denver and Dallas offices. "Mitch adds important depth to our litigation practice. He is a seasoned litigator with a diverse practice, including high-stakes medical claims litigation," said Patrick J. Casey, Fox's Denver offi  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: Last week, PoliticsPA reported on Rob Mercuri's shady personal financial disclosure that had "numerous reporting errors and concerning omissions." It's now seven days later and there's still radio silence from Rob, who owes Pennsylvania voters an answer. What does Rob Mercuri have to hide? DCCC Spokesperson Aidan Johnson: "If the George Santos saga taught us anything,  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 29 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State's Gender Equity Center and partners are honoring Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month throughout April. The theme for 2024 is Building Connected Communities and programming is centered on increasing awareness and educating communities on how to prevent sexual violence. "Sexual assault permeates campus culture, leaving enduring scars on survivors," said Mary Ohashi, survivor a  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 30 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 29, 2024: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro joined Representative Jordan Harris, Senator Nikil Saval, and Senator Anthony Williams to visit Philadelphia homeowner Dominique Young and see firsthand how her home has been improved through the Whole-Home Repairs Program. The Governor's proposed 2024-25 budget creates opportunity by cutting costs for Pennsylvania families, including a $50  more

ALBANY, New York, March 30 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on March 29, 2024: * * * To: Danielle Burt, Morgan, Lewis and Bockius LLP, 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20004, danielle.burt@morganlewis.com Re: Case 24-C-0149 - Petition of Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories LLC d/b/a altafiber connected services and CBTS Technology Solutions LLC Regarding a Pro Forma Restructuring. Dear Danielle Burt: The Commission is in receipt of the   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 30 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news on March 29, 2024: Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced today that Greene County is now among 52 Pennsylvania counties quarantined due to confirmed populations of the invasive pest spotted lanternfly. Redding also encouraged Pennsylvanians to destroy lanternfly eggs in the coming weeks prior to the spring hatch. "There's still time to help get rid of lanter  more

EAST BERLIN, Pennsylvania, March 30 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news: Pennsylvania's Agriculture Secretary, Russell Redding joined members of the General Assembly, associations and businesses at Cashman's Hardware Store in Adams County to promote Pennsylvania's updated fertilizer law and the Department of Agriculture's consumer education campaign to help residents manage their lawn care in a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable way. The   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 30 -- The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency issued the following news release on March 29, 2024: This month marks one year since the launch of PA Peace Alliance, a free, innovative technical assistance resource for groups working to address gun violence across Pennsylvania communities. Created by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in partnership with WestEd's Justice and Prevention Research Center and Local Initiatives Sup  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 29 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today challenged the constitutionality of House Bill 777, which would essentially ban "self-assembled firearms" parts. House Democrats say this legislation would close loopholes by prohibiting the purchase, sale and production of untraceable gun parts. The bill passed the House by a 104-99 vote. Following the vote, Bernstine issu  more

SALEM TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, March 29 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: At a time when consumers in Pennsylvania--and nationwide--are facing rising energy costs, Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), today convened the first hearing in a series to discuss ways to ensure both low-cost and reliable energy for consumers. The hearing, "Balancing Your Budget   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 29 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on March 27, 2024: Legislation to name Hershey's Kisses the official state candy of Pennsylvania took an important step forward this week, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin). Mehaffie's House Bill 1030 is headed to the Senate for its consideration, following a 130-71 vote in the House on Wednesday. "I'm hopeful that we can get an expedited review and vote in the Senate not for my  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 29 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following statement on March 28, 2024: * * * Yesterday, a frivolous lawsuit challenging the General Assembly's constitutional authority to write laws was dismissed by the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. In response to this resounding defeat, House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) released the following statement: "In 2020 and 2021, I fought to ensure Pennsylvania's Election Code was  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 28 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Several Penn State campuses are celebrating Campus Pride Month in April with events offered by the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity, a unit of Penn State Student Affairs, and other units across the University. Penn State was again recognized in fall 2023 as a leading university for LGBTQ students, according to the Campus Pride Index, with a 5-out-of-5-star rating. Penn State University Pa  more

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: Pennsylvania American Water announced today that it will install approximately 2,900 feet of water main this spring in the Punxsutawney area to improve service reliability and fire protection for residents. These water main installation projects are the final stages of a $5.7 million project started in the Spring of 2023. Starting March 27, Pennsylvania Americ  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 30 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Troutman Pepper counseled Globe International Corporation, a leading supplier of fasteners, door hardware and galvanized aircraft cable, in its acquisition by AFC Industries, a full-service industrial distributor. Read an Industrial Distribution article about the acquisition. AFC Industries offers vendor managed inventory services, kitting, light assembly, private labeling, and other supply chain so  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Findings from Penn Medicine could have relevance for neurologic diseases and other conditions * * * When cells in the human body divide, they must first make accurate copies of their DNA. The DNA replication exercise is one of the most important processes in all living organisms and is fraught with risks of mutation, which can lead to cell dea  more

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, March 30 (TNSres) -- Westminster College issued the following news: Several Westminster College honors students will publicly defend their capstone research projects this spring, marking the end of nearly two years of high-level academic exploration. Under the mentorship of three faculty members--two experts in the students' major field of study and one faculty member from another department--honors students work closely with their lead honors board faculty advise  more