Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Tuesday June 03, 2025 ( 30 items ) |
Boyle Slams Trump Administration for Closing Local Job Corps Centers
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Boyle Slams Trump Administration for Closing Local Job Corps Centers
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PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's order to shut down every Job Corps center nationwide--including the Keystone Center in Hazelton, the Philadelphia Center, and the Red Rock Center in Lopez--by June 30, 2025:
"Job Corps ce
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Carnegie Mellon: National Science Foundation CAREER Awardees Supercharging STEM
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news:
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The National Science Foundation CAREER Awardees Supercharging STEM
Adaptive physical interfaces -- imagine a chair that adjusts its firmness and ergonomic support based on one's posture -- intuitively respond to human needs. Made using materials with innovative microstructures, they can dynamically change their properties in response to human interaction.
Carnegie Mellon University's Alexandra I
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Carnegie Mellon: Three Seed Grants Awarded for Generative AI and Education Research
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news:
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Three Seed Grants Awarded for Generative AI and Education Research
Carnegie Mellon University, as a leader in technology for education, provides tools and methods for CMU and the broader education community through rigorous research and learning science expertise. Last year, the university launched a new seed grant program to support faculty members in undertaking research and development of gener
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Ceres applauds Penn. lawmakers for advancing energy innovation and reliability legislation
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 2 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release:
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Ceres applauds Penn. lawmakers for advancing energy innovation and reliability legislation
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Ceres applauds the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Committee on Environmental and Natural Resource Protection for advancing the
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Cities' Min Kyung Lee Organizes Series on Migration and the Built Environment
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news:
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Cities' Min Kyung Lee Organizes Series on Migration and the Built Environment
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Associate Professor and Chair of Growth and Structure of Cities Min Kyung Lee is one of the co-editors organizing a year-long series of essays on migration and the built environment for the online journal Platform. The series will feature monthly contributions from built environment, landscape, and architectural historians who s
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Fox Chase Cancer Center Fellow Dr. Joseph Van Galen Awarded American Society of Clinical Oncology Young Investigator Award
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news:
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Fox Chase Cancer Center Fellow Dr. Joseph Van Galen Awarded American Society of Clinical Oncology Young Investigator Award
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Joseph Van Galen, MD, MS, Chief Fellow in the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program at Fox Chase Cancer Center
PHILADELPHIA (June 2, 2025) -- Joseph Van Galen, MD, MS, Chief Fellow in the Hematology/On
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Geisinger Medical Center Muncy and Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital recognized for ER wait time, efficiency
DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release:
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Geisinger Medical Center Muncy and Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital recognized for ER wait time, efficiency
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MUNCY, PA - Geisinger Medical Center Muncy and Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital received the Women's Choice Award for 2025 Best Hospitals for Emergency Room Wait Time & Efficiency, highlighting the hospitals' commitment to providing timely and efficient emergency care to
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Geisinger School of Nursing receives ACEN accreditation, meeting or exceeding standards for educational quality
DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release:
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Geisinger School of Nursing receives ACEN accreditation, meeting or exceeding standards for educational quality
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LEWISTOWN - On May 8, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) awarded initial accreditation to Geisinger School of Nursing. The accreditation signals that the school has met or exceeded standards and criteria for educational quality set by ACEN.
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Hidden Gems: Lion Surplus at Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Hidden Gems: Lion Surplus at Penn State
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- When looking to update a house or workspace, you might consider buying something secondhand to save a little money. And, if you're a part of the Penn State community, you might be in luck. Lion Surplus, a storefront in State College, specializes in items collected from the University and sold secondhand for a more affordable
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House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Chairman Perry Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on Federal Courthouse Design
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management released the following opening remarks from a May 20, 2025, hearing entitled "Federal Courthouse Design and Construction: Examining the Costs to the Taxpayer":
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I want to thank our witnesses for being here today to discuss the costs associated with designing, constructing, and operating federal court
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ICYMI: Scott Perry Calls Medicaid a "Money Laundering" Scheme
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Scott Perry Calls Medicaid a "Money Laundering" Scheme
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Perry told FOX43 that Medicaid is a "money laundering" scheme, insulting thousands of his constituents who rely on the program for health insurance
Scott Perry just had his " Joni Ernst moment."
In case you missed it, the vulnerable Pennsylvania Republican was caught calling Medicaid a " money laundering " scheme d
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Major $1.7 Million Water Main Upgrades to Start in June in Fayette County
CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 2 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release:
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Major $1.7 Million Water Main Upgrades to Start in June in Fayette County
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Pennsylvania American Water announces two projects to replace more than one mile of water main
MCMURRAY, Pa. (June 2, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of more than $1.7 million in water line project upgrades in the City of Connellsville and Redstone
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Misericordia University's Marko Marcinko Receives Centennial Medal From University of Miami
DALLAS, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Misericordia University issued the following news:
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Misericordia University's Marko Marcinko Receives Centennial Medal from University of Miami
DALLAS, PA - Marko Marcinko, Misericordia University Director of Music Performance, has been awarded the Centennial Medalist Award by the University of Miami's Frost School of Music.
The Centennial Medal honors distinguished alumni who have made significant contributions across disciplines and careers. Marcinko,
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New material could provide cooling through existing mechanical energy
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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New material could provide cooling through existing mechanical energy
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As global temperatures rise, the demand for air conditioning is surging, driving up energy bills and straining power grids. In the United States, air conditioning accounts for nearly one-fifth of all residential electricity use, and cooling systems in commercial buildings consume about one-third
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Penn State-Altoona: Altoona Professor Publishes Book of Documentary Poems on Labor and Employment
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news:
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Altoona professor publishes book of documentary poems on labor and employment
ALTOONA, Pa. -- Erin Murphy, professor of English at Penn State Altoona, has published a new collection of documentary poetry about labor and employment.
"Human Resources" features poems about global, national and historical labor matters. Subjects range from migrant farm workers in the southwest United States
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Advance Bill to Supercharge Clean Energy Investment
WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release:
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Advance Bill to Supercharge Clean Energy Investment
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Committee vote on PRESS clears path for more local energy, more jobs, and lower long-term costs for consumers
HARRISBURG, PA - A key Pennsylvania House committee voted today to advance the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS), legislation that would modernize and expand the state's ou
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Pitt Swanson School of Engineering: Advancing Infrastructure Sensing Through the INSITES Consortium
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Advancing Infrastructure Sensing Through the INSITES Consortium
Industry and government engagement through the University of Pittsburgh Infrastructure Sensing Collaboration inspires new industry consortium
As infrastructure across America ages, technology barrels ahead and provides opportunities to transform and secure roadways, bridges, electrical grids, and other
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Pitt to Provide Dental Training and Patient Care in Titusville
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release:
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Pitt to Provide Dental Training and Patient Care in Titusville
PITTSBURGH -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, the Education and Training Center at Pitt-Titusville and Titusville Area Hospital are partnering to establish the state's first Regional Training Center to offer dental training and care in rural Pennsylvania communities.
According to a recen
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PJM Statement on the U.S. Department of Energy 202(c) Order of May 30
VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 31 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following statement:
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PJM Statement on the U.S. Department of Energy 202(c) Order of May 30
(Valley Forge, PA - May 31, 2025) - PJM issued the following statement today:
For over two years, PJM has repeatedly documented and voiced its concerns over the growing risk of a supply and demand imbalance driven by the confluence of
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Rep. Kelly joins President Trump at U.S. Steel event, applauds deal
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Kelly joins President Trump at U.S. Steel event, applauds deal
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Friday, May 30, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) joined President Donald J. Trump at a U.S. Steel facility in West Mifflin, Pa., just outside of Pittsburgh, in support of the President's announcement of a new partnership (link is external) between U.S. Steel and Japanese-owned Nippon Steel.
The announcement c
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Senator Dave McCormick: A Plan for Pennsylvania Prosperity
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Senator Dave McCormick: A plan for Pennsylvania prosperity
ICYMI - Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) wrote an opinion piece for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on why he believes the U.S. Steel-Nippon partnership will lead to success for Pennsylvania and America.
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Last Thursday, I stood in the Oval Office with my House colleagues Mike Kelly and Dan Meuser. President Trump had invited us to discu
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Souderton Area School District Lifts Board Meeting Ban on Parents and Former Student Following ACLU-PA Lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on June 2, 2025:
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Souderton Area School District Lifts Board Meeting Ban on Parents and Former Student Following ACLU-PA Lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA - The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has dismissed as moot a motion for a temporary restraining order asking the court to prohibit the Souderton Area School District from enforcing a ban on two par
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Statement from Leading Physician Groups on Senate Reconciliation Package
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 2 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release:
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Statement from Leading Physician Groups on Senate Reconciliation Package
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June 2, 2025
The statement below is issued by the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Physicians, American Osteopathic Association and American Psychiatric Association:
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Susquehanna University: Three Students Selected for Gilman Scholarship
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Susquehanna University issued the following news:
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Three students selected for Gilman Scholarship
Three Susquehanna University students were awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, supporting their study-abroad experiences in Ireland and the Netherlands.
Susquehanna's Gilman scholars receiving up to $5,000 through the scholarship are:
* Jayden Checket '26, a psychology major from Lebanon, Pennsylvania, will study at Maa
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Temple Lung Center Presents Breakthrough Research and Innovative Treatment Options at ATS 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, issued the following news on June 2, 2025:
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The Temple Lung Center Presents Breakthrough Research and Innovative Treatment Options at ATS 2025
Most visitors head to San Francisco to see Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. But from May 18-21, the American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Con
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Temple University: Nearly All Recommendations From 2023 Public Safety Audit are Complete or In-progress
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Temple University issued the following news:
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Nearly all recommendations from 2023 public safety audit are complete or in-progress
The 21CP Solutions audit, released two years ago, included 75 total recommendations.
Park-and-walks, annual security camera upgrades and an enhanced social media presence are just some of the dozens of changes made to Temple University's Department of Public Safety (TUDPS) in response to recommendations made in a univers
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University of Scranton: Lackawanna County District Attorney Speaks to Pre-Law Students
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news:
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Lackawanna County District Attorney Speaks to Pre-Law Students
Scranton 2008 graduate Brian Gallagher, J.D., Lackawanna County district attorney, returned to campus to speak to students.
University of Scranton graduate Brian Gallagher, J.D. '08, Lackawanna County district attorney, returned to his alma mater in May to speak to students in the pre-law society and criminal justice program. He discusse
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UPenn Perelman School of Medicine: Dual-target CAR T Cell Therapy Slows Growth of Aggressive Brain Cancer
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release:
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Dual-target CAR T cell therapy slows growth of aggressive brain cancer
Phase I clinical trial results demonstrate encouraging tumor reductions rarely seen in recurrent glioblastoma
A dual-target CAR T cell therapy approach shows promise for slowing tumor growth in a notoriously aggressive and fast-growing brain cancer. Tumors became smaller afte
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UPenn School of Arts & Sciences: Unlocking the Mechanics of Protein Misfolding
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news:
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Unlocking the mechanics of protein misfolding
Penn researchers have devised a biologically-inspired model of how prions spread protein misfolding opening new avenues to study brain disease, memory, and self-building materials.
Prions, mysterious shape-shifting proteins, can lead to brain disorders such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in humans and bovine sp
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Vandalism on Campus
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news:
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Vandalism on Campus
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The below message was sent to faculty, staff, students, and alumnae/i on June 1, 2025.
Dear Bryn Mawr Community,
I write to you on the Sunday of Reunion to tell you about incidents of vandalism that occurred on campus overnight. They include graffiti on campus buildings and destruction of rental property. These acts came at the end of an enormously successful reunion weekend during
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