Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Wednesday June 11, 2025 ( 25 items ) |
AFP-PA Urges Senate to Pass REINS Act
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-PA Urges Senate to Pass REINS Act
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania --Today the Pennsylvania State Senate voted to pass the Regulations in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act. Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) issued a Key Vote Alert to members of the Pennsylvania Senate encouraging them to vote for the bill.
The REINS Act would restore th
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Amid Unprecedented Attacks on Veterans and Rising National Security Concerns, Congressmen Pat Ryan, Ted Lieu, and Chris Deluzio Lead 18 Members of Congress to Launch Democratic Veterans Caucus
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Amid Unprecedented Attacks on Veterans and Rising National Security Concerns, Congressmen Pat Ryan, Ted Lieu, and Chris Deluzio Lead 18 Members of Congress to Launch Democratic Veterans Caucus
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressmen Pat Ryan, Ted Lieu, and Chris Deluzio led 18 House Democratic colleagues in launching the first-ever Democratic Veterans Caucus.
Chaired by Congressman Ryan, an
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Arcadia University: Dr. Angela McNeil Explores Juneteenth's History, Legacy, and Enduring Significance
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Arcadia University issued the following news:
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Dr. Angela McNeil Explores Juneteenth's History, Legacy, and Enduring Significance
By Ryan Hiemenz
Juneteenth (June 19) is both a time of celebration and reflection. In this Q&A, Assistant Vice President of Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Dr. Angela McNeil explores the holiday's origins, cultural impact, and how communities continue to honor Black freedom and resilience today.
This Q&A has been s
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Architecture alum honored for thesis examining ADA in the built environment
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Architecture alum honored for thesis examining ADA in the built environment
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Patrick Hickey, a spring 2025 graduate of the professional master of architecture degree program in the College of Arts and Architecture's Stuckeman School at Penn State, was named the winner of the Department of Architecture's 2025 Jawaid Haider Award for Design Excellence in Graduate Studies for his thesis that
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Bipartisan Bill Led by Fitzpatrick Aims to Bridge Opportunity and Enterprise
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Bipartisan Bill Led by Fitzpatrick Aims to Bridge Opportunity and Enterprise
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New SBA Program Would Empower Student Entrepreneurs at HBCUs and MSIs
WASHINGTON D.C. - America's economic strength has always been driven by its entrepreneurs. Yet for too many aspiring founders, especially those from underserved communities, access to capital, mentorship, and business development support rem
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Crenshaw, Houlahan on the FISC's Authorization of the Counternarcotics Certification
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Crenshaw, Houlahan on the FISC's Authorization of the Counternarcotics Certification
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and HPSCI Cartel Task Force members Representative Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) and Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) released the below joint statement on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court's (FISC) authorization of the new certifi
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Federal Highway Administration Announces Final Actions for Pennsylvania Transportation Project
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has issued a notice published in the Federal Register entitled "Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Transportation Project in Pennsylvania."
This notice advises the public of final agency actions related to the State of Pennsylvania and State of Maryland: U.S. 6219, Section 050 Transportation Improvement Project, connecting Meyersdale, PA, to Old Salisbury Road, MD. This project spans Somers
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Fox Chase Cancer Center Surgeon Finds Low Rates of Readmission and Complications for Breast Reconstruction Procedure
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 [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 Surgeon Finds Low Rates of Readmission and Complications for Breast Reconstruction Procedure
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Sameer Patel, MD, FACS, Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Fox Chase Cancer Center
PHILADELPHIA (June 6, 2025) -- New research by a Fox Chase Cancer Center physician shows that DIEP flap surgery
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How youth teach environmental educators through intergenerational learning
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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How youth teach environmental educators through intergenerational learning
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How educators acquire and implement learnings from their students can play a critical role in environmental education, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management.
The researchers found a role reversal between teachers and students, as envi
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Lafayette College: Gamifying STEM Education
EASTON, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Lafayette College issued the following news:
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Gamifying STEM education
A professor-student team of computer scientists is changing the landscape of production management with its latest research
By Madeline Marriott
In collaboration with Christian Lopez, assistant professor of computer science, affiliated with mechanical engineering, Aidan Mathieu '26 and Wilson Hong '26 are creating game-based learning models to support the production engineering trai
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Managing IP Recognizes Morgan Lewis Lawyers as 2025 IP Stars
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Managing IP Recognizes Morgan Lewis Lawyers as 2025 IP Stars
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NEW YORK, June 10, 2025: Morgan Lewis has obtained multiple recognitions in Managing Intellectual Property's 2025 IP Stars guide, earning 22 lawyer rankings across the United States and internationally.
IP Stars is an annual guide ranking top IP law practitioners globally based on a rigorous six-mon
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Milton S. Hershey Medical Center performs 600th heart transplant
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Milton S. Hershey Medical Center performs 600th heart transplant
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HERSHEY, Pa. -- Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has reached a major milestone in its decades-long legacy of cardiac excellence, completing its 600th heart transplant on May 19. It remains the only hospital in the state outside of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia offering heart transplant surgery.
The milesto
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Moravian University and CG Spectrum Partner to Bring World-Class Creative Industry Training to Students Worldwide
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Moravian College issued the following news release:
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Moravian University and CG Spectrum Partner to Bring World-Class Creative Industry Training to Students Worldwide
CG Spectrum is a globally operating firm offering specialized programs in virtual production, game development, animation, VFX, and digital painting
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BETHLEHEM, PA - June 10, 2025- Today, Moravian University announced a groundbreaking partnership with CG Spectrum, a global leader in on
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Morgan Lewis Advises Nebius Group on $1 Billion Private Placement of Convertible Notes
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Lewis Advises Nebius Group on $1 Billion Private Placement of Convertible Notes
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London, June 10, 2025: Morgan Lewis represented AI infrastructure company Nebius Group N.V. in the private placement of senior unsecured convertible notes in an aggregate principal amount of $1 billion in two tranches: $500 million aggregate principal amount of 2.00% converti
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Pennsylvania American Water Celebrates Clarion Team's Two Decades of Injury-Free Operations
CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 10 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release:
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Pennsylvania American Water Celebrates Clarion Team's Two Decades of Injury-Free Operations
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CLARION, Pa. (June 10, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water is honoring its Clarion water system team for 20 years without any safety incidents.
"We take great pride in our Clarion team's dedication to safety," said Northwest Director of Operations Jon Natale.
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Q&A: Unifying the microbiome sciences for global health and sustainability
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Q&A: Unifying the microbiome sciences for global health and sustainability
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Even if we can't see them, microorganisms are everywhere, inextricably linked to life on Earth at every level. They range from pathogenic bacteria and viruses that can make us sick to the microbes that live in the digestive tracts of every animal, helping break down food for important nutrients, to soil microbes
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Reed Smith welcomes FTC veteran Julia Solomon Ensor to advertising practice
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Reed Smith welcomes FTC veteran Julia Solomon Ensor to advertising practice
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"Julia's extensive experience at the Federal Trade Commission, particularly her leadership in developing and enforcing the Made in USA labeling rule and her work on environmental marketing, brings an invaluable perspective to our clients," said Keri Bruce, chair of Reed Smith's Advertising
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Rep. Smucker: Congratulating Penn State Extension Educator Ressler on His Retirement
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on June 9, 2025:
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor and congratulate Mr. Leon Ressler on his retirement after 37 years with Penn State Extension in Lancaster County.
Across nearly four decades, Leon Ressler has served Penn State Extension, a Pennsylvania-wide educational organization and network focusing on science, agriculture, and t
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Senator Dave McCormick Applauds Amazon's Record-Setting Investment in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025:
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Senator Dave McCormick Applauds Amazon's Record-Setting Investment in Pennsylvania
Berwick, PA - Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today applauded Amazon's newly announced $20 billion investment in Pennsylvania. The investment is the largest economic development project in Pennsylvania history and will fund the construction of data center campuses in Luzerne and Bucks Counties, cre
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Smucker Leads 37 Members Urging Senate GOP to Uphold Fiscally Discipline in Reconciliation Letter Calls on Senate Leadership to Remain Committed to House Framework
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Smucker Leads 37 Members Urging Senate GOP to Uphold Fiscally Discipline in Reconciliation Letter Calls on Senate Leadership to Remain Committed to House Framework
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WASHINGTON --37 Members of the House Republican Conference, led by Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) Vice Chair of the Budget Committee, are calling for the Senate to pass reconciliation legislation that upholds the fiscal discipline of
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The M&A Advisor Names Adam Prince and Andrew Rocks as Emerging Leaders
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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The M&A Advisor Names Adam Prince and Andrew Rocks as Emerging Leaders
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PHILADELPHIA, June 10, 2025: Morgan Lewis partners Adam Prince and Andrew Rocks have been named by The M&A Advisor as Emerging Leaders at its 16th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards. The Emerging Leaders Awards recognize young professionals under the age of 40 who have made significant contribut
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Transformational $50 Million Gift Will Launch the Lurie Autism Institute at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release:
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Transformational $50 million gift will launch the Lurie Autism Institute at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine
Landmark philanthropic partnership will establish a joint initiative for autism research and treatment
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A $50 million gift to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Penn Medicine will create an ambitious joint initiative called the Lurie Au
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Turbotech, Ansys Collaboration Advances Hydrogen-Fueled Light
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Ansys, a computer-aided engineering software developer, issued the following news release:
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Turbotech, Ansys Collaboration Advances Hydrogen-Fueled Light
Through simulation-led product development, Turbotech becomes first company to successfully run a scalable turboprop out of a cryogenic hydrogen tank
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* Leveraging Ansys simulation to validate its innovative design, Turbotech's hydrogen turbine propulsion system can operate with hig
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University of Pennsylvania-Annenberg School for Communication: FBI's Secret Impact on American Broadcasting
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news:
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The FBI's Secret Impact on American Broadcasting
A study of declassified FBI files documents how the Bureau wielded the fear of communist infiltration to infiltrate the broadcasting industry itself.
By Jonathan Allan
Television directors. Advertising executives. Union members. These were some of the informants the Federal Bureau of Investigation
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UPenn School of Arts & Sciences: AI X Science Postdoctoral Fellows Collaborate Across Disciplines
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news:
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AI x Science Postdoctoral Fellows collaborate across disciplines
The new fellowship program, offered through the School of Arts & Sciences and the School of Engineering and Applied Science, offers mentorship and peer engagement opportunities.
Key Takeaways
* Penn's new AI x Science Postdoctoral Fellowship pairs domain scientists with AI specialists, letting rese
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