Saturday - November 23, 2024
*Pennsylvania Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Friday November 01, 2024 ( 53 items )  

"HUGE DEAL": Casey Delivers Federal Funds to "Revive" Scranton to New York Rail Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: The Keystone: Bob Casey and Matt Cartwright revive Scranton's rail service to New York City FOX 43: Sen. Bob Casey secures nearly $9 million in funding to help restore Amtrak passenger rail service between Scranton and New York Scranton Times-Tribune: Casey, Cartwright announce $9M toward restoring passenger trains between Scranton and New York City Pocono Record: 'Not study money': Scranton-NYC   more

AmeriCorps: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $15.3 Million to Support New American Climate Corps Projects in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pa.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Environmental Protection Agency funding will reduce tree waste, cut carbon emissions, and build workforce pathways for good-paying jobs. * * * PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Leaders from the Biden-Harris Administration, the State of Pennsylvania, and municipal agencies gathered in Philadelphia today to announce that PowerCorpsPHL, in collaboration with Landforce in Pittsburgh, has been selected to receive $15.3   more

Antisemitism on College Campuses Exposed, Education, Workforce Committee Releases Report
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: Based on a year-long investigation, the Committee on Education and the Workforce majority, under Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), has released findings on how antisemitism engulfed college campuses while administrators put the wants of terrorist sympathizers over the safety of Jewish students, faculty, and staff. "For over a year, the Ame  more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving HALO Branded Solutions Product
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Name of Product: Tumblers with a Metal Straw Hazard: The metal straw inside the tumbler can cut your mouth and/or fingers, posing a laceration hazard. Remedy: Refund/Replace Recall Date: October 31, 2024 Units: About 60,000 Consumer Contact: HALO toll-free at 855-425-6266 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, by email at halo.safety@halo.com, or online at https  more

Department of Labor Completed Impact Inspections at 8 Mines in 7 States With Histories of Repeated Health, Safety Violations in Sept. 2024
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Inspections resulted in 24 significant and substantial violations, 1 imminent danger order * * * The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration completed impact inspections in September 2024 at eight mines in Indiana, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin and issue  more

Employer Associations Across the U.S. Urge End to Costly Boeing Strike
DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 1 -- The Iowa Association of Business and Industry issued the following joint letter on Oct. 31, 2024, with employer associations: * * * Dozens of statewide employer associations representing thousands of businesses and millions of workers in 42 states sent the following letter to Kelly Ortberg, president and CEO of Boeing, Jon Holden, president of International Association of Machinists District 751, and Brandon Bryant, president of International Association of Machinis  more

Engaging Presentation Earns Researcher NETL SLAM Title
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: Growing up in southern West Virginia, Kristyn Johnson May, a mechanical engineer at NETL who recently won an exciting science communication competition, learned early about the importance of poise, confidence and other skills for effective public speaking. "My mother was involved in community economic development and public speaking was a part of her job. She str  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Acetaldehyde Consortium
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 18, 2024, from the Acetaldehyde Consortium. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Sarah Y. Au, Ph.D. Data Gathering, Management, and Policy Division Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 7406M Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Comments on Proposed Designation of Acetaldehyde as a High Priority Substance under th  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Adhesive & Sealant Council
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from the Adhesive and Sealant Council, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * To: Sarah Au Data Gathering, Management, and Policy Division (7406M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Proposed High-Priority Substance Designations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Alliance for Automotive Innovation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation: * * * To: Ms. Sarah Au Data Gathering and Analysis Division (7406M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 RE: Proposed High-Priority Substance Designations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act, EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0601 * * *   more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Alliance for Chemical Distribution, 12 Collaborators
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from the Alliance for Chemical Distribution and 12 collaborators: * * * To: The Honorable Michal Freedhoff Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Proposed Rule, Environmental Protection Agency: Addition of Certain Per-and Polyf  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From American Chemistry Council
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from the American Chemistry Council. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Sarah Au Data Gathering and Analysis Division (7406M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics United States Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Proposed High-Priority Substance Designations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); N  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From American Cleaning Institute
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from the American Cleaning Institute: * * * To: Dr. Sarah Au Data Gathering, Management, and Policy Division (7406M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 RE: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0601: Prioritization of Existing Chemical Substances Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TS  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers: * * * PROPOSED HIGH-PRIORITY SUBSTANCE DESIGNATIONS UNDER THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA); NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY VINYL CHLORIDE Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics United States Environmental Protection Agency AMERICAN FUEL & PETROCHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS COMMENTS Attention: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Beyond Plastics, Earthjustice, Toxic-Free Future
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 22, 2024, from Beyond Plastics, Earthjustice and Toxic-Free Future: * * * To: Michael S. Regan, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Submitted via Regulations.gov to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0601: Comments regarding Proposed High-Priority Substance Designations under the Toxic Substances Control A  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Celanese Corp.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from Celanese Corp., Irving, Texas: * * * To: Document Control Officer (7407M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Proposed High-Priority Substance Designations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability; Acrylonitrile CASRN 107-13-1;  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Center for Coalfield Justice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from the Center for Coalfield Justice, Washington, Pennsylvania: * * * To: Michal Ilana Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention 7101M 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 RE: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0601- Proposed High-Priority Substance Designations under the  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Center for Environmental Health
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 22, 2024, from the Center for Environmental Health, Oakland, California: * * * To: Dr. Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0448 Re: Proposed High-Priority Substance Designations under the Toxic Subst  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Dow
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from Dow: * * * To: Dr. Sarah Au Data Gathering, Management, and Policy Division Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Proposed High-Priority Substance Designations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Earthjustice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from Earthjustice: * * * To: Dr. Michal Freedhoff Assistant Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Comments on Proposed High-Priority Substance Designations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability; Request for Comme  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Environmental Council
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 21, 2024, from Environmental Council of the States: * * * To: Aarti Iyer Office of the Chief Financial Officer U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20460 Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OCFO-2024-0107 Re: Comments on U.S. EPA's Proposed Grants Performance Reporting Information Collection Request * * * Dear Senior Social Scientist Iy  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From FracTracker Alliance Ohio River Valley Coordinator Jones
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from Katie Jones, Ohio River Valley coordinator at FracTracker Alliance, Johnstown, Pennsylvania: * * * To: Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Re: [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0601, Proposed High-Priority Substance Designations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability] * * * Dear Environmental Pr  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 17, 2024, from the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * To: Mr. Thomas Groeneveld Existing Chemical Risk Management Division (7404M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 RE: Request for Comment Regarding Certain Per- and Polyfluoroa  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From National Roofing Contractors Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from the National Roofing Contractors Association: * * * To: Dr. Sarah Au Data Gathering, Management, and Policy Division (7406M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Docket Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0448 * * * Dear Dr. Au, In response to the request for public comment  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Northwest Environmental Defense Center
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 22, 2024, from the Northwest Environmental Defense Center, Portland, Oregon: * * * To: Environmental Protection Agency Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-061 RE: Comment in Support of EPA's Proposed High-Priority Substance Designations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act, Doc  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Safe Water Engineering
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 21, 2024, from Elin Betanzo, president and founder of Safe Water Engineering LLC, Detroit, Michigan. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Michael S. Regan, Administrator US Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Comments regarding Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0601-0145, Proposed High-Priority Substance Designations under the Tox  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 21, 2024, from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Docket Center Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 Subject: Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OCFO-2024-0107 * * * The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) appreciates the opportunity to   more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Three Rivers Waterkeeper
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 16, 2024, from Three Rivers Waterkeeper, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: * * * To: Sarah Au Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 RE: Proposed High-Priority Substance Designations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability * * * Dear Sarah Au and Office of Po  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 15, 2024, from Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, California: * * * To: The Honorable Michael Regan Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20460 * To: Mr. Barry Breen Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator Office of Land and Emergency Management U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 P  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Vinyl Institute
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from the Vinyl Institute. Here are excerpts: * * * Docket ID EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0448 To: Sarah Au Data Gathering and Analysis Division (7406M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics United States Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Vinyl Institute Comments on Proposed High-Priority Substance Designation  more

EPA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces 48 Selectees for Nearly $19 Million in Grants to Help Businesses Prevent Pollution as Part of Investing in America Agenda
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: Today, Oct. 30, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of 48 applicants across the country that will collectively receive nearly $19 million in grants to support states, Tribal Nations and U.S. territories in providing technical assistance to businesses to develop and adopt pollution prevention (P2) practices in local communities. As a result of the investments  more

Fitzpatrick Delivers Over $8 Million to Fuel Morrisville's Growth and Ignite Long-Term Prosperity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Langhorne, PA Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced a major victory for the Morrisville community, securing $8,850,000 in Community Project Funding (CPF) to fuel transformative projects that will significantly enhance education, infrastructure, and community resources. This federal investment, part of the FY23 Consolidated Appropriations Act, was championed by Fitzpatrick as part of  more

House Budget Committee Ranking Member Boyle Issues Statement on September PCE Inflation Data
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported an annual Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index of 2.1 percent for September: "Today's PCE data, showing inflation dropping to its lowest leve  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Issues Report on Water Resources Development Act (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-587) on the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 8812), which aims to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the U.S. to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on July 18, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Legislation The purpose of H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Developme  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Issues Report on Water Resources Development Act (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-587) on the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 8812), which aims to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the U.S. to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on July 18, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Legislative History and Consideration H.R. 8812, the "Water Resource  more

ICYMI: Senator Marshall joins Wake Up America: Farmers & Ranchers Trust Donald Trump's Policies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Wake Up America on Newsmax to discuss how Donald Trump delivers for Farmers & Ranchers in Rural America, how Kamala Harris' plan to ban price gouging on groceries will lead to shortages, and President Joe Biden calling Trump supporters 'Garbage.' You may click HERE or on the image above to watch Senator Marshall's full interview. Highlights from the interview include:   more

Justice Proposes Consent Decree With XTO Energy of Butler County, Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on Oct. 30, 2024: Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act On October 24, 2024, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania in the lawsuit entitled United States and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. XTO Energy Inc., Civil Action No. 2:24-cv-01467-RJC. The lawsuit s  more

Litigation: SEC Charges Philadelphia-Area Resident With Insider Trading
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 24-cv-5839; E.D. Pa. filed Oct. 31, 2024) involving Carlos Sacanell: * * * The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Willow Grove, Pennsylvania resident Carlos Sacanell with insider trading ahead of an announcement that CVS Health Corporation, Inc. had agreed to acquire Oak Street Health, Inc. According to the SEC's complaint, Sacanell was in a long-term relationship with a sen  more

NCUA Prohibits 4 Individuals From Participating in Affairs of Any Federally Insured Depository Institution
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 1 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: The National Credit Union Administration issued three consent orders and one prohibition notice in October 2024. The individuals named below are permanently prohibited from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository institution. Consent Orders: * Gloria J. Hall, a former employee of Prairie View Federal Credit Union, Prairie View, Texas * Diane St  more

NETL Launches Web Application Making Data Accessible for Permitting and Risk Assessment of Carbon Storage
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: NETL's new CO2-Locate web application, now available on NETL's EDX(R), offers decision makers access to a wide swath of information needed to help create a net-zero carbon emissions power sector. The application is one of several new, innovative tools developed with funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Safe and effective geologic carbon storage requir  more

Pa. A.G. Henry Issues Statement on Reviews of Voter Registration Forms in Multiple Pa. Counties
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following statement on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Attorney General Michelle Henry is sharing the following information and assurance regarding allegations of fraudulent voter registration forms surfacing in multiple Pennsylvania counties. Apparent attempts to submit fraudulent voter registration forms in Berks, Lancaster, Monroe, and York counties have been defeated. The Office of Attorney General is working  more

Pa. Conservation & Natural Resources Dept. and Trust for Public Land Celebrate $2.6M Federal Awards for Local Parks in Reading and Scranton
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * The City of Reading will use its nearly $2 million grant to replace the Hillside Pool and the City of Scranton will use its $672,000 grant to enhance Weston Fields. * * * Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today joined the Trust for Public Land (TPL) in celebrating the announcement   more

Pa. U.S. Attorney: Cleveland Man Sentenced to Nearly 15 Years in Prison for Firearm and Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine Trafficking Crimes
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: A resident of Cleveland, Ohio, has been sentenced in federal court to 178 months in prison for committing drug trafficking and firearm crimes, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. Senior United States District Judge David Stewart Cercone imposed the sentence on Justin Nichols, 30, also ordering Nichols to serve four y  more

Pa. U.S. Attorney: Montgomery County Man Charged With Insider Trading Linked to CVS's 2023 Acquisition of Oak Street Health
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Carlos Sacanell, 58, of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged by indictment with insider trading and making a false statement to a federal agency. The indictment alleges that the defendant obtained material nonpublic information from his domestic partner, who was an executive a  more

Pa. U.S. Attorney: York County Man Charged With Sorna Violation, Drug Trafficking, And Firearm Offenses
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Eric C. Haggins Jr., age 39, of Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania, was indicted on August 7, 2024, by a federal grand jury for failure to register as a sex offender, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession of a firearm in furtherance of dru  more

Pa. U.S. Attorney: Youngstown, Ohio, Resident Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearm Crimes
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: A resident of Youngstown, Ohio, pleaded guilty in federal court to committing firearm and drug trafficking crimes, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. Antoine Tate, 43, pleaded guilty before United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and oxycodone and to poss  more

Rep. Summer Lee, EPA, Pittsburgh Water Leaders Celebrate Major Progress on Lead Pipe Replacement, Children Health in Pittsburgh
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: (Pittsburgh, PA) - Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) joined EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Bruno Pigott, Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) CEO Will Pickering, and other local officials on October 31 in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood to celebrate significant progress in replacing lead pipes and improving children's health. The event marked the end of Children's Health Month and highlight  more

Rep. Summer Lee, Mayor Gainey, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su Highlight Federal Investment in Pittsburgh Workforce Hub
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: Pittsburgh, PA - On October 31, Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) joined Mayor Ed Gainey, Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su, White House Domestic Policy Council Director Neera Tanden, and local leaders from Partner4Work to celebrate the expansion of Pittsburgh's Workforce Hub, a pivotal initiative to connect local residents, especially those from underserved communities, to good-payin  more

Rep. Susan Wild Announces Over $200 Million for Pennsylvania to Help Households with Home Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Susan Wild announced that Pennsylvania has been awarded $207,342,959 in funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This investment will help individuals and families with low incomes pay home heating costs this winter, as well as prevent energy shutoffs, weatherize homes to increase energy efficiency, and make minor energy-related home repairs. "LIHEAP is a c  more

Reps. Roy & Reschenthaler demand END of Biden-Harris illegal alien parole scheme
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: On Thursday, Representatives Chip Roy (TX-21) and Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) led a group of 25 lawmakers demanding the end of the Biden-Harris administration's unlawful parole process for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans (CHNV). The unlawful parole program admits up to 30,000 inadmissible aliens each month into the United States from those four countries. Over half a million aliens have entered throu  more

Statement on House Education and Workforce Committee Report Revealing Absolute Failure of Universities to Hold Antisemitic Students and Faculty Accountable
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Saratoga, N.Y. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on the Education and the Workforce Committee's historic report regarding antisemitism on college campuses. "After the historic Congressional hearing with failed university presidents last December heard and viewed around the world, I have led the fight to combat and condemn antisemitism on college campuses. I am grateful for Ch  more

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Thanks Governor Shapiro for Signing Bipartisan Legislation to Reform State Tax Appeals Process
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * New law will streamline and improve the process of resolving tax disputes in PA * * * Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today applauded Governor Josh Shapiro for signing Senate Bill 1051, pro-taxpayer legislation sponsored by Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and supported by overwhelming bipartisan majorities in the General Assembly. A companion bill was introduced in the H  more

U.S.-Based Student Athletes Visit NSA Bahrain
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Navy Installations Command issued the following news: From Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class MacAdam Kane Weissman More than 70 U.S. high school wrestlers visited Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain following their participation in the International School Sports Federation's Gymnasiade games in Manama, Bahrain, Oct. 31. The visit allowed the athletes, parents and coaches the opportunity to interact with Sailors and observe the day-to-day operations of a forwa  more