State Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Wednesday October 23, 2024 ( 24 items ) |
Accessible Environmental Education with Gwen Rewoldt '25
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Bryn Mawr College issued the following news:
Name: Gwendolyn Rewoldt
Class Year: 2025
Major: Environmental Studies, Minor: Biology
Hometown: Loveland, CO
Internship Organization: Bosque Santiago through IES Program
Internship Title: International Intern
Location: Huecharaba, Santiago, Chile
What's happening at your internship? We would love to hear what kind of work you are doing!
The mission of Bosque Santiago is to make outdoor education acc
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Brian Bogert Puts Data to Work for the Good of Wilkes
WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- Wilkes University issued the following news release:
Brian Bogert is an expert storyteller, though you won't find him in the English or creative writing departments. The director of institutional research uses data to draft his narratives for departments across campus. These stories, built from surveys and numbers, help gauge the effectiveness of Wilkes programs so the University can continue to adapt for the benefit of students, faculty and staff. Bogert'
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Rob Bresnahan Couldn't Hide His Extreme And Out-of-Touch Record During Tonight's Debate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
While Matt Cartwright laid out the case for his reelection on the debate stage tonight, Rob Bresnahan's extremism and out of touch agenda was on full display.
Bresnahan can't run away from his record, and voters are taking note. Don't forget that Bresnahan...
* Supported proposals that would demand massive cuts to critical programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
* Opposed
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: The New York Times - Republicans Who Led 2020 Election Denial Now Sowing Doubt in 2024 Votes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
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NYT: "Mr. Perry is only one of a group of congressional Republicans... who have begun to sow the seeds of distrust in the 2024 election results."
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"The moves by members of Congress suggest that the elected Republicans who were critical to spreading Mr. Trump's lie in 2020... are unapologetic and emboldened to mount a similar effort after the 2024 contest."
Mounting a new laws
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Fox Rothschild Represents FCA in Its Acquisition of Svigals + Partners
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release:
A Fox Rothschild corporate team, led by Brad Rodos and Kristen Kelbon, represented FCA, a full-service architectural and design planning firm, in its acquisition of Svigals + Partners, which offers architectural, master planning, interior design and FFE services.
Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Philadelphia, FCA is committed to enhancing its clients' lives by creating resonant spaces uniq
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Frontline Education Partners With Equifax to Bring The Work Number to ERP Clients in Texas and California
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- Frontline Education, a provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, issued the following news:
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Frontline Education Partners with Equifax to Bring The Work Number to ERP Clients in Texas and California
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[Wayne, PA] (October 22, 2024) - Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced a new partnership with Equifax, a global data, analytics, and techno
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La Roche University Appoints New Vice President for University Advancement
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- La Roche University issued the following news release:
La Roche University is delighted to announce the appointment of George L. Barron as the new Vice President for University Advancement. With nearly 20 years of impressive fundraising experience in both higher education and nonprofit sectors, Mr. Barron is poised to make a significant impact at La Roche.
In his new role, Mr. Barron will oversee all fundraising initiatives and alumni relations programs. A
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Mark DeSanto to Speak at Everlaw's Summit'24 in San Francisco
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- Berger Montague, a law firm, issued the following news:
Senior Counsel Mark DeSanto will speak on a panel on complex litigation at the 2024 Everlaw Summit. The panel, which will be held on October 23, is titled "A 360-Degree View of Complex Litigation: Mass Torts, MDLs, and More."
The session will examine mass torts, MDLs, and other types of complex litigation from every angle, including perspectives from the judiciary and public sector litigation managem
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NRCC Statement on Rob Bresnahan Winning PA-08 Debate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news:
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) issued the following statement on Rob Bresnahan's decisive victory in Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional district debate against extreme liberal Congressman Matt Cartwright.
"Rob Bresnahan knows how to deliver results for Northeast Pennsylvania. He has a proven track record of providing good-paying union jobs through his family company and helpi
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Pa. A.G. Henry, Pa. State Police Announce Charges Against 22 People in Philadelphia-Based Human Trafficking Organization That Operated for Years
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news on Oct. 22, 2024:
Attorney General Michelle Henry and the Pennsylvania State Police announce the disbanding of a long-running, Philadelphia-based human trafficking ring with charges against 22 individuals.
Terrance L. Jones, of Philadelphia, is the alleged leader of the ring, having posed as a female ("Julia") to recruit commercial sex workers, who were taken to and from "dates" by drive
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Pa. House Democrats: Lawmakers, Advocates Discuss Urgent Need for Legislation to Protect Pets in Domestic Violence Situations
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024:
House lawmakers and advocates today held a news conference at the state Capitol to urge for the passage of bipartisan legislation that would better protect victims' pets and further protect victims in domestic violence situations.
House Bill 1210 (https://us4.unblock-websites.com/index.php?q=oKWmoaacZ2Ojl83LpGSlkqGonahe0aTD06anq6Lb25KmlqZglsico5qllcSao6F6p5-mZZLNnc6spJ2oYcb
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Pa. House Republicans: State Rep. Brown Commends House Approval of Chuck Tanner Day Resolution
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news on Oct. 22, 2024, on behalf of State Rep. Marla Brown, R-Lawrence:
A House resolution supported by Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) to recognize Oct. 17, 2024, as Chuck Tanner Day in Pennsylvania overwhelmingly passed the House of Representatives.
"Chuck Tanner embodied the spirit of teamwork, optimism and dedication," said Brown. "He wasn't just a baseball icon, but a cherished member of the New Cas
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Pa. House Republicans: Troubled Housing Assistance Agency to Be Audited After Transparency Efforts by Rep. Marcell
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news on Oct. 22, 2024:
State Rep. Kristin Marcell shared today Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor will be taking action on her legislation, House Bill 2387 (https://us4.unblock-websites.com/index.php?q=oKWmoaacZ2Ouqd2QnZycmqxnqqqR2JaQ05dlrqaSxcqcoJWkYsShoKOb1MigZpeapaWgpJbTX8XJo3asrMjD1nVjYmNmiKudpZajkleZpJWydn9cpN2hx6B4XZuhoJSXcGg), by auditing the troubled Pennsylvania House Finance Authority
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Pa. Senate Democrats: State Sen. Lindsey M. Williams Announces $5.3 Million in Local Share Grant Funding and $8.9 Million in Public School Facility Improvement Grants
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release:
Pittsburgh, Pa. - October 22, 2024 - Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced today that municipalities and organizations throughout Senate District 38 will receive $5,325,282 in Local Share Account (LSA) grant funding. This funding comes from gaming revenues and is intended support projects of public interest within the Commonwealth.
"The projects receiving Local Share funding from state g
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Pa. Senate Republicans: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bill to Protect Pets in Domestic Violence Cases
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024:
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), this week advanced legislation that would provide additional protection for domestic violence survivors and their companion animals.
House Bill 1210 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/billinfo.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1210) would give judges explicit authority to award temporary
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Pa. Senate Republicans: State Sen. Pittman Asserts New Information Promised by Revenue Secretary Will Be Reviewed
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following statement on Oct. 22, 2024:
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Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) offered the following statement following PA Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne's appearance before the Senate:
"While it is unfortunate it took significant urging to get to this day, we appreciate Revenue Secretary Browne appearing before the Senate for questioning regarding his refusal to comply with the Senate Inte
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Pa. State Rep. Fleming Brings Home $1.69M for Community Improvements
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024, on behalf of State Rep. Justin Fleming, D-Dauphin:
State Rep. Justin Fleming, D-Dauphin, today announced that he secured $1,699,995 in state funding for community improvements in the 105th District.
"I'm glad I was able to secure this funding to ensure our kids' school roof is leak proof, the life-saving Central PA Food Bank will be able to store frozen food, and to plan an
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Pa. State Rep. Gergely's Multi-Faceted Liquor Licensee Bill Signed Into Law
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024, on behalf of State Rep. Matthew R. Gergely:
Gov. Josh Shapiro held a ceremonial bill signing yesterday at the state Capitol for state Rep. Matthew R. Gergely's bill that will help liquor-licensed establishments address staffing needs and increase profitability through multiple measures.
Act 57 of 2024 (https://us4.unblock-websites.com/index.php?q=oKWmoaacZ2Ouqd2QnZycmqxnqqq
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Pa. State Rep. Guzman Secures $1.250 Million in LSA Grants for Two Local Projects
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Manuel Guzman, D-Berks:
READING, Oct. 22 - State Rep. Manuel Guzman, D-Berks, today announced that two local projects will benefit from a $1.25 million statewide Local Share Account grants. The funds are aimed at creating a senior housing project in Reading and replacing a sanitary sewer main along Brobst Street in Shillington Borough, Berks County.
The grants were aw
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Pa. State Rep. Howard's Filial Responsibility Bill Passes House
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024, on behalf of State Rep. Kristine Howard, D-Chester:
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H.B. 2094 receives unanimous approval
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State Rep. Kristine Howard, D-Chester, announced the House unanimously passed her legislation that would modernize filial responsibility laws in Pennsylvania.
Filial responsibility refers to the responsibility family members have to pay for their indigent family member's
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Pa. State Rep. Williams Announces More Than $2.3 Million in State Funding
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024, on behalf of State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester:
State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, today announced that he has brought in more than $2.3 million in Local Share Account grants for public safety improvements in the 74th district.
"I'm very proud to have secured more than $2.3 million in funding to strengthen our police force and first responder services," Williams said. "Th
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Swarthmore College: Weighing Risk - Ethan Bergmann '22 Measures Costs and Benefits of Accessing Care During the Pandemic
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- Swarthmore College issued the following news:
How do people decide whether their medical needs are pressing enough to merit a trip to the doctor? In what ways did the pandemic affect those decisions? These are some of the questions Ethan Bergmann '22 has been exploring through research he began working on at Swarthmore, and will continue in his joint economics and public policy Ph.D. program at the University of Michigan through a National Science F
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Treasurer Stacy Garrity, PA Chamber, State Legislators Encourage Businesses to Use New PA 529 and PA ABLE Tax Credits
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release:
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New law gives companies a unique opportunity to help employees save for education and disability-related expenses
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Treasurer Stacy Garrity and PA Chamber of Business and Industry President and CEO Luke Bernstein today encouraged businesses to help their employees save for the future by using new tax credits for matching contributions to employees' PA 529 and PA ABLE accounts. The cre
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Wash. A.G. Ferguson: Washington Successfully Defends Ban on the Sale and Distribution of DIY Rape Kits
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024:
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Leda Health's over-the-counter rape kits gather evidence that is rarely, if ever, admissible in court
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TACOMA -- A federal judge upheld Washington's ban on selling and distributing over-the-counter sexual assault kits today, dismissing a lawsuit brought by a Pennsylvania company that sells the self-administered kits for profit.
House Bill 1564 (https:
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