WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: It's PFD reporting day and nearly two months since a scathing report exposed Rob Mercuri's flagrant disregard for ethical standards and apparent attempt to deny Pennsylvania voters critical information about his personal finances. Mercuri has yet to explain the alleged "improper disclosure, or complete non-disclosure, of between $681,024 and $1,694,000 worth of assets," leaving voters in th  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: The Elder Justice Consortium of Pennsylvania Law Schools (EJC) hosted a lunch and learn on April 9 for law students in honor of National Healthcare Decision Day. The event was held at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University. This was the first EJC event of its type bringing together law students from across Pennsylvania to discuss the important topics of Healthcare Decisions and Directive  more

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at East Stroudsburg University ended the 2023-2024 academic year by participating in conferences and community events. On April 9, Dr. Susan Dillmuth-Miller, associate professor of communication sciences and disorders, along with Skyler Sislin, a sophomore from Rockaway N.J., and Emma Giovagnoli, a junior from Eynon, Pa., represented ES  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release: Fox Rothschild attorneys Kelly Dempsey and Nicole Skellenger are fighting to help the adoptive parents of nearly 100 orphans bring their children home from Haiti, where their lives are at risk due to ongoing civil unrest. These orphans find their path to the U.S. blocked by visa paperwork requirements that are nearly impossible to satisfy under the current circumstances in the country. In most   more

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll, South Central Transit Authority Executive Director Greg Downing, and Representative Mike Sturla visited the Red Rose Transit Authority to highlight the significant investments in public transit for communities across Pennsylvania in the Governor's 2024-25 budget proposal,  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 16 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on May 15, 2024: Today, Governors Kevin Stitt (R-OK), Josh Shapiro (D-PA), and Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) sent a letter to the Governor of Turks & Caicos, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, calling for the prompt release of three Americans held in her territory. Ryan Watson of Oklahoma, Bryan Hagerich of Pennsylvania and Tyler Wenrich of Virginia are all being held in Turks & Caicos on charges of ammunition possessi  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news on May 15, 2024: Attorney General Michelle Henry announced today that Union County has joined the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI), a collaborative program launched by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and law enforcement to divert individuals in need to treatment services. Union County becomes the 29th county to join LETI as Attorney General Henry continues efforts t  more

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on May 14, 2024: Today, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger joined local business leaders to open EAM-Mosca Corp.'s $20.6 million expansion to its manufacturing operation in Luzerne County. In June 2023, Governor Josh Shapiro announced the Commonwealth's investment in EAM-Mosca's expansion. As part of the projec  more

NEW HOPE, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on May 15, 2024: Today, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve to celebrate a new management agreement for the preserve in Bucks County that is a part of Washington Crossing Historic Park. "This preserve is such a special place and DCNR is excited to cement our partnership with Bowman'  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: As a result of one of the largest environmental mitigation funds in Pennsylvania history, the Shapiro Administration, through an advisory board at the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) made up of environmental and community advocates, has recommended funding for 21 projects to benefit the environment, heath, and quality of life of the Beaver C  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro took further action to limit access to illicit xylazine, the powerful animal tranquilizer commonly known as "tranq," by signing House Bill 1661 into law. The legislation officially classifies the sedative - which is not approved for use in humans but is increasingly found in Pennsylvania's street drug supply - as a Schedule III Drug under the Con  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on May 15, 2024: Just in time for National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Health this week launched a new online dashboard (https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Vectorborne%20Diseases/Pages/Tick%20Diseases.aspx) to provide Pennsylvania residents and health care providers with information about tickborne diseases. The dashboard was designed for Pennsylvanians to u  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release: Two owners of independent pharmacies highlighted the fiscal challenges they face, and each highlighted abusive practices that are harming patients - specifically seniors and people with disabilities - across the state. The House Majority Policy Committee held the hearing at the Scranton Counseling Center to learn more from independent pharmacy owners. "The way the system currently functions, p  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-Allegheny, has introduced bills that would put a flexibility component in place for physician assistants and the supervising physicians they work with and prohibit banks or other financial institutions from charging clients a fee for a paper copy of a statement. The first two pieces of legislation (House Bills 2294 and 2295) would amend the physician licensure act  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news: Citing increasing instability across the world, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) has introduced legislation that would require an examination of geopolitical risk be conducted as part of the investment analysis when the state Treasury or Pennsylvania's public pension funds invest in the financial assets of foreign countries. "As leaders of this Commonwealth, we have a responsibility to be good  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: University of Pennsylvania fourth-year undergraduate Zijian (William) Niu has been awarded a 2024 Hertz Fellowship in applied science, engineering, and mathematics by the Fannie and John Hertz Foundation. The Hertz Fellowship provides five years of funding, as much as $250,000, and the "research freedom to pursue innovative ideas with real-world impact." Niu is a  more

ELKINS PARK, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- Salus University issued the following news release: Salus University president Michael H. Mittelman, OD '80, MPH, MBA, FAAO, FACHE, was recognized as the inaugural recipient of the Rear Admiral (RADM) Michael H. Mittelman Award for Excellence in Navy Aerospace Optometry at this year's Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) conference, Navy luncheon in Chicago. Throughout his entire career, Dr. Mittelman has been an advocate for aerospace optometry in the aero  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Shippensburg University issued the following news: On May 3, 2024, in Washington D.C. the Accrediting Council of Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) approved the reaccreditation Shippensburg University's Department of Communication, Journalism and Media (CJM). The vote was 12-0 and the Committee commended Ship's CJM program for its "hard-working, student-focused faculty and staff." The accreditation process requires rigorous examinatio  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Earlier this month, Governor Josh Shapiro joined Meredith Elizalde to visit a mural in honor of Nick Elizalde at Roxborough High School. Nick was a ninth grader at Roxborough, a volunteer on the Governor's campaign, and already a leader in making his community a better place when his life was cut short by gun violence. Nick's mother Meredith has been a powerful advocate for   more

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, May 16 (TNSres) -- Westminster College issued the following news release: Five Westminster College biochemistry students traveled to San Diego, Calif., to present their undergraduate research at Pittcon 2024, a leading annual conference and expo on laboratory science. In addition to participating in a national conference and honing their presentation skills, the students were able to network with other students and scientists from across the country. Olivia Herma  more