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Tipoffs on New England Newsletter for Thursday March 27, 2025 ( 16 items )  

Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts to Present at AI Global Leadership Summit
MIAMI, Florida, March 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts to Present at AI Global Leadership Summit BOSTON - March 26, 2025 - Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts, an Intellectual Property & Technology shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Boston office, will present at the AI Global Leadership Summit April 3. Tibbetts will speak on the panel "AI Policy & Legal Frameworks," which will address: *   more

Antioch University: Autism Paradigms and Mental Well-Being Among Autistic Adults - A Quantitative Exploration | Dissertation Watch
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, March 27 -- Antioch University issued the following news: * * * Autism Paradigms and Mental Well-Being Among Autistic Adults: A Quantitative Exploration | Dissertation Watch Libbey Walker, a 2023 graduate of the Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University's New England campus has written and published a dissertation titled, Autism Paradigms and Mental Well-Being Among Autistic Adults: A Quantitative Exploration. Autistic populations experience significan  more

Brazilian National Living in Worcester Arrested for Alleged Role in Large-Scale Human Smuggling Ring
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release: * * * Brazilian National Living in Worcester Arrested for Alleged Role in Large-Scale Human Smuggling Ring Case is part of significant international law enforcement operation targeting alien smugglers in United States and Brazil BOSTON - A Brazilian national illegally residing in Worcester, Mass., was arrested today as part of an international law enforcemen  more

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: WSJ: Keeping Up With the Jones Act is Hard to Do
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, March 26 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on March 3, 2025: * * * Written by Sarah Montalbano WSJ: Keeping Up With the Jones Act is Hard to Do In my previous role at Alaska Policy Forum, I spoke and wrote about the costs of the Jones Act, a 1920 law that limits trade between U.S. ports to U.S.-flagged ships. As American Experiment has noted (Isa  more

FDA Approves Dual-Action Drug for Patients With Previously Treated Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumors, Backed by Dana-Farber Research
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 27 -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * FDA Approves Dual-Action Drug for Patients with Previously Treated Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumors, Backed by Dana-Farber Research FDA decision establishes cabozantinib as a standard of care treatment for patients with previously treated advanced neuroendocrine tumors Cabozantinib, an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for t  more

Federal Regional Commissions & Authorities - Administrative Expenses Topic of In Focus White Paper From Congressional Research Service
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12165) on March 25, 2025, by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn. Here are excerpts: * * * Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Administrative Expenses Federal regional commissions and authorities (hereinafter regional commissions) are congressionally chartered, federal-state partnerships that seek to address economic distress in their designated regi  more

Federal Regional Commissions & Authorities - Overview of Structure & Activities Topic of In Focus White Paper From Congressional Research Service
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11140) on March 25, 2025, by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn. Here are excerpts: * * * Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Overview of Structure and Activities Federal regional commissions and authorities (FRCAs) address perceived regional economic underdevelopment. These organizations accommodate multileveled and multijurisdictional participatio  more

Fedorchak Meets With Nation's Top Grid Operators to Tackle Energy Challenges
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak meets with nation's top grid operators to tackle energy challenges Washington, D.C. -- This week, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) met with energy leaders from across the country to discuss the urgent challenges facing America's power grid and the need for more reliable, affordable energy to meet rising demand. "Our electric grid is at a crossroads, and I appreciated the oppo  more

ICE Boston arrests Lebanese alien charged with assault, battery, sex crime in Massachusetts
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Boston arrests Lebanese alien charged with assault, battery, sex crime in Massachusetts LAKEVILLE, Mass--U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended Pierre Maurice Al-Asmar, an illegally present Lebanese national charged with assault and battery and indecent assault and battery on person 14 or over, Jan. 25 in Lakeville. "Pierre Maurice  more

N.H. Gov. Ayotte Announces Highway Safety Task Force
CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 27 -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Governor Ayotte Announces Highway Safety Task Force CONCORD, NH - Today, Governor Kelly Ayotte announced the formation of a new Highway Safety Task Force in response to a sharp rise in roadway fatalities and accidents across New Hampshire. "It's critical that we ensure drivers are safe on our highways and stop these accidents before they happen. Every fatal cras  more

Rep. Pfluger is "Keeping The Lights On"
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger is "Keeping The Lights On" Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, questioned witnesses during the Energy Subcommittee Hearing titled, "'Keeping The Lights On' Examining The State Of Regional Grid Reliability." The witnesses included: * Pablo Vegas, President & Chief Executive Officer, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc  more

Safety Advocates, Construction Industry and Labor Leaders Support N.Y. Gov. Hochul's Proposals to Protect Highway Workers
ALBANY, New York, March 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Safety Advocates, Construction Industry and Labor Leaders Support Governor Hochul's Proposals to Protect Highway Workers Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted New York State's ongoing efforts to enhance safety on New York State's highways and her proposal to further protect the workers who build and maintain roads and bridges. Included in her FY 2026 Budget, the Governor's plan would make t  more

Stamford Man Indicted for Defrauding Mars, Inc. Out of Millions of Dollars
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut issued the following news release: * * * Stamford Man Indicted for Defrauding Mars, Inc. out of Millions of Dollars Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Anish Shukla, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Harry Chavis, Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in New England, and   more

UMaine Researchers Launch New Study to Continue Reducing Wasted Food in School Cafeterias
ORONO, Maine, March 27 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: * * * UMaine researchers launch new study to continue reducing wasted food in school cafeterias Four school districts across Maine were able to reduce their food waste by 20% by participating in a 2023 study conducted by University of Maine researchers. To build on the learning and momentum around reducing wasted food in Maine school cafeterias, UMaine has launched a second Maine School Cafeteria Wasted Food   more

UNE's Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair Welcomes Local Schools, Public
BIDDEFORD, Maine, March 27 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * UNE's Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair welcomes local schools, public The University of New England's annual brain fair -- now eight years running -- is akin to a mini version of Boston's Museum of Science, said Ian Meng, the director of UNE's Center for Excellence in the Neurosciences and Center for Pain Research. That's because the annual event combines demonstrations, games, and hands-on lessons in   more

Who's had the best 2025 NFL offseason? Patriots, Bears among 5 teams deserving of extra praise
CANTON, Ohio, March 26 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Who's had the best 2025 NFL offseason? Patriots, Bears among 5 teams deserving of extra praise NFL teams have worked long and hard at improving their front offices, coaching staffs and rosters over the last several months, with their sights set on dethroning the Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles this fall. Offseason changes began with seven franchises hiring new head coaches and   more