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State Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Friday June 07, 2024 ( 17 items )  

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: On The Rise - "Perry, Stelson In Statistical Tie in PA-10"
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: As of this week, the race for Pennsylvania's 10th District is now in a statistical tie -- and between Janelle Stelson's distinct brand and the continued dysfunction in Congress, storm clouds are on the horizon for Scott Perry. New polling from Franklin & Marshall shows Stelson on the rise, and with no signs of stopping soon: "Six-term Republican incumbent Rep. Scott Perry h  more

Eckert Seamans Expands Intellectual Property Practice With Addition of Member Noland Cheung and Team
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 7 -- Eckert Seamans Cherin and Mellott, a law firm, issued the following news release: National law firm Eckert Seamans has welcomed an experienced team of intellectual property attorneys to its Pittsburgh office, including Member Noland J. Cheung, Special Counsel Gary F. Matz, Associates Mark A. Mazza and Cody J. Madison, and Patent Agent Lisa E. Geary, Ph.D. The group joins Eckert Seamans from Dentons Cohen & Grigsby, where Cheung served as Chair of the firm's I  more

Kutztown University: Council of Trustees Approve New Officers at Thursday's June Meeting
KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: The Kutztown University Council of Trustees approved its new officers to highlight the Council's June 2024 board meeting Thursday afternoon. The Council approved its slate of officers of the Council for two-year terms beginning July 1, 2024; including Dennis Giorno '94, chair; Kevin Harden Jr. '07, Esq., vice chair; Phillips Armstrong '71, secretary. In other business, the KU Council of Trustees: * Appro  more

MORGAN LEWIS: MANAGING IP RECOGNIZES CARLA OAKLEY AMONG TOP WOMEN IP LAWYERS
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 7 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Managing Intellectual Property has named Morgan Lewis partner Carla Oakley among its Top 250 Women in Intellectual Property for 2024. The annual list highlights senior female IP practitioners in private practice who have performed exceptionally for their clients and firms in the last year. Carla, who is featured in the publication's United States category, focuses on IP and advertising, from ince  more

Pa. Agriculture Secretary: Governor Shapiro's $10 Million Agriculture Innovation Program Moves Closer to Becoming Law With Bipartisan Support
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 7 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news: Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed $10 million Agriculture Innovation Program has moved closer to becoming law with broad bipartisan support in House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee. House Bill 2310 creates the program, which will support new solutions to complex agricultural and environmental challenges and keep Pennsylvania's $132.5 billion agriculture industry a national lea  more

Pa. Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Shapiro-Davis Administration Approves Applications for Historic Indigent Defense Grant Funding
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 7 -- The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency issued the following news on June 6, 2024: Today, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency's (PCCD) Indigent Defense Advisory Committee (IDAC) approvedOpens In A New Window more than $6.6 million in funding to Pennsylvania counties for indigent defense services across the Commonwealth and ensuring every Pennsylvanian has access to adequate legal counsel. This first of its kind solicitation was a  more

Pa. Conservation & Natural Resources Dept. Highlights Improved Camping Experience at Pymatuning State Park
ESPYVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 7 (TNSres) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on June 6, 2024: Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today visited Pymatuning State Park in Crawford County to celebrate the completion of a new and improved Tuttle Point Campground. State parks like Pymatuning offer fantastic outdoor experiences that truly make Pennsylvania -- the Great American Getaway. Outdoor recrea  more

Pa. Education Dept.: Shapiro Administration Applauds House's Bipartisan Passage of Bill to Make Free Menstrual Hygiene Products Available for Students
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 7 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on June 5, 2024: The Shapiro Administration today applauded the bipartisan passage of House Bill 851, which would make menstrual hygiene products available at no cost in Pennsylvania schools so students can have peace of mind to focus on academic learning, school attendance, and their health. Governor Josh Shapiro's 2024-25 budget proposal calls for $3 million to provide menstrual hygiene pr  more

Pa. Health Dept.: Shapiro Administration Visits Delaware County Birth Center to Highlight Expanded Action to Improve Maternal Health
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 7 (TNSres) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on June 6, 2024: Today, Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen and Secretary of Human Services Dr. Val Arkoosh toured Lifecycle WomanCare in Bryn Mawr to meet with representatives from all five of Pennsylvania's stand-alone birthing centers and to highlight the Shapiro Administration's work to improve maternal health and care for mothers and children, especially among people of color  more

Pa. House Democrats: Mayes, Curry Bill to Provide Maternal and Newborn Supply Kits Passes PA House
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 7 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Building on their strong record of propelling initiatives aimed to assist Pennsylvania families, state Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes, D-Allegheny, and state Rep. Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware, announced today that their legislation that would create a state program providing "Welcome Baby" kits to new moms and parents passed the Pennsylvania House. House Bill 2137 would establish a new   more

Pa. House Republicans: Policy Committee Hosts Final Hearing in Series on Preserving Benefit Integrity
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news on June 5, 2024: Today the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the final hearing in a series to discuss ways to safeguard Pennsylvania's social benefit programs from fraud, waste and abuse, and to ensure the state's resources are efficiently allocated and accessible to those who truly require assistance. The hearing, "Excellence in Government  more

Pa. House Republicans: Struzzi Introduces Resolution to Review DEP Permitting Process
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news on June 5, 2024: State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R, Indiana) announced today the introduction of House Resolution 468, his legislation which will direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) to conduct a survey on the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) permitting processes. In reaction to budget hearings held earlier this year, DEP Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley pro  more

Pa. Senate Republicans: Baker Introduces Legislation to Equip Deputy Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers With Body Cameras
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 7 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) recently introduced legislation to authorize deputy law enforcement officers with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and Game Commission to wear body cameras. Ten years ago, the passage of Act 202 authorized trained officers of both agencies to wear body cameras, including waterways conservation officers of the Fish and Boat Commission and wildlife conservati  more

Pa. Senate Republicans: Robinson's Bill to Boost Advanced Manufacturing Jobs Nears Enactment
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 7 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: The House of Representatives approved Sen. Devlin Robinson's (R-37) legislation this week to enhance Pennsylvania's manufacturing industry. Senate Bill 497 would establish the Max Manufacturing Initiative Act, offering grants and loans to eligible applicants in advanced manufacturing. This field uses innovative technologies to develop and improve products across various in  more

Starbucks and Grubhub Launch Delivery Partnership
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 7 -- Grubhub, an online food delivery marketplace, issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Today, Starbucks(R) and Grubhub announced a partnership to bring Grubhub delivery to Starbucks customers in the U.S. Starbucks is the most searched merchant not yet available on Grubhub's Marketplace, and through this partnership, both brands will provide customers with the ultimate convenience of having their Starbucks orders delivered right to their door. Beginning in   more

The Power of Us: Lincoln Financial Group Releases 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
RADNOR, Pennsylvania, June 7 -- The Lincoln Financial Group issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE:LNC) today shared its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, The Power of Us (https://visit.lfg.com/LincolnCSRReport2023), highlighting the company's progress in advancing its purpose to provide financial protection and security to customers and their families and its environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. The firm's annual CS  more

Video: 3D-printed skin closes wounds and contains hair follicle precursors
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Ibrahim Ozbolat, professor of engineering science and mechanics at Penn State, researches 3D bioprinting of living tissues like skin and organs. Tissue engineering is an interdisciplinary field combining biology, chemistry, engineering and medicine. Penn State's bioprinting research is pushing the boundaries of medical technology toward solutions for skin replacement -- including hair follicles, wh  more