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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Friday June 27, 2025 ( 30 items )  

"No One Has Ever Created an Algorithm Like This Before": Temple Health's VEST Connects Patients to Lifesaving Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Care, Faster Than Ever
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 27 (TNSjou) -- 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: * * * "No One Has Ever Created an Algorithm Like This Before": Temple Health's VEST Connects Patients to Lifesaving Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Care, Faster Than Ever By Grace Alvino, PhD When a patient develops pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)--a form o  more

10 Reed Smith lawyers appear in Super Lawyers Northern California guides
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 10 Reed Smith lawyers appear in Super Lawyers Northern California guides * The following three Reed Smith lawyers were featured on the 2025 Super Lawyers list for Northern California, shown below with their practice area. * Katherine Basile, Intellectual Property * Raymond Cardozo, Appellate * Michele Haydel Gehrke, Employment & Labor In addition, seven Re  more

American College of Physicians Alarmed by ACIP Committee Meeting - A Dangerous Path
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 26 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * American College of Physicians Alarmed by ACIP Committee Meeting - A Dangerous Path * Statement attributable to: Jason M. Goldman, MD, MACP, FPCP (Hon.) President, American College of Physicians WASHINGTON June 26, 2025-- The American College of Physicians (ACP) is deeply alarmed by the proceedings of this week's Advisory Committee on Immunization Pra  more

ARM Institute Issues 2024 Impact Report
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 27 (TNSrep) -- The ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * ARM Institute Issues 2024 Impact Report June 26, 2025 - The ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute has issued a new report detailing its impact from the 2024 calendar year. 2024 marked another year of record-breaking growth for the ARM Institute! Within this report, you'll find brief details about the impact generated by t  more

Brian Fitzpatrick Useless as PA-01 Constituents Face SEPTA Rate Hike
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Brian Fitzpatrick Useless as PA-01 Constituents Face SEPTA Rate Hike * Bucks and Montgomery County residents could be stuck with higher costs and reduced transit service if Pennsylvania Republicans fail to take action as SEPTA faces a financial cliff due to inaction from Harrisburg and Washington Republicans. So what has self-proclaimed independent Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick s  more

Energy Conservation Program Faces Support for Withdrawal from Stakeholders
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- A public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expresses strong support for the proposed withdrawal of the determination of air cleaners as a covered consumer product (Docket EERE-2025-BT-DET-0016). Mark Strauch, a resident of Red Lion, Pennsylvania, emphasized the necessity for the Department to narrow its focus. "I believe the DOE should focus on covered products as required by statute under the EPCA, and avoid sweeping in other consumer goods,  more

Fitzpatrick Drives Bipartisan Action to Support Caregivers and Families of Children with Autism
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Drives Bipartisan Action to Support Caregivers and Families of Children with Autism * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), alongside Representatives Dave Min (CA-47), Grace Meng (NY-06), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Don Bacon (NE-02), and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), introduced the bipartisan Autism Family Caregivers Act --a targeted effort to support parents a  more

Fitzpatrick, Dingell Introduce Legislation to Codify PFAS National Drinking Water Standard
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, Dingell Introduce Legislation to Codify PFAS National Drinking Water Standard * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional PFAS Task Force, introduced the PFAS National Drinking Water Standard Act of 2025--bipartisan legislation to codify the Environmental Protection Agency's   more

Geisinger awarded funding to implement improved symptom monitoring for patients undergoing cancer treatment
DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger awarded funding to implement improved symptom monitoring for patients undergoing cancer treatment * DANVILLE, Pa. - Geisinger has been approved for funding by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to implement electronic monitoring of patients' self-reported symptoms during cancer treatment. Patients being treated for cancer often have symptoms suc  more

Geisinger School of Medicine student wins prestigious Gold Foundation fellowship
DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger School of Medicine student wins prestigious Gold Foundation fellowship * SCRANTON - Ethan Boyle, a member of Geisinger School of Medicine's MD Class of 2028, was awarded a highly competitive Gold Student Summer Fellowship from The Arnold P. Gold Foundation. His project, "Action Against Healthcare Inequalities for Patients Experiencing Substance Abuse and Homelessne  more

Gene Therapy May Slow Loss of Motor Function in ALS, Penn and CHOP Research Finds
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Gene therapy may slow loss of motor function in ALS, Penn and CHOP research finds Researchers used RNA interference to silence a key protein, improving strength, reducing inflammation, and correcting hundreds of gene expression changes in preclinical models of ALS. * Researchers have developed a gene therapy that significantly slowed motor fun  more

Internal Medicine Physicians Say Supreme Court Decision Puts Access for Medicaid Patients at Risk
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 26 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * Internal Medicine Physicians Say Supreme Court Decision Puts Access for Medicaid Patients at Risk * Statement attributable to: Jason M. Goldman, MD, MACP President, American College of Physicians WASHINGTON June 26, 2025--The American College of Physicians (ACP) is deeply concerned that the Supreme Court decision announced this morning threatens acces  more

IUP Council of Trustees Approve Academic Affairs Committee Recommendations
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Council of Trustees Approve Academic Affairs Committee Recommendations On Wednesday, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees approved recommendations from the Academic Affairs Committee, including a new Career and Technical Teacher Education post-baccalaureate certification. Trustees also approved moving a proposed new major in forensic sciences forward for considerati  more

Judiciary Committee Advances Judicial Nominations for Sixth Circuit and Missouri District Courts, U.S. Attorney Nominations for Idaho and Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Judicial Nominations for Sixth Circuit and Missouri District Courts, U.S. Attorney Nominations for Idaho and Pennsylvania * WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations: * Whitney D. Hermandorfer, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit, by a vote of 12-10; * Zachary M. Bluestone, to be United States Distr  more

Judiciary Committee Advances Judicial Nominations for Sixth Circuit and Missouri District Courts, U.S. Attorney Nominations for Idaho and Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Judicial Nominations for Sixth Circuit and Missouri District Courts, U.S. Attorney Nominations for Idaho and Pennsylvania WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations: * Whitney D. Hermandorfer, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit, by a vote of 12-  more

Lafayette College: In the Media - Sacramento Bee Quotes Prof. Michael Feola in Article About Threatened Immigration Raids
EASTON, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * In the media: Sacramento Bee quotes Prof. Michael Feola in article about threatened immigration raids Michael Feola, associate professor, government and law, was quoted as a subject area expert in a June 17 Sacramento Bee article about threatened immigration raids in Democratic-run cities. In the article, Feolo notes success in advancing anti-immigration messaging using a platform that's tied to the Great Rep  more

Library of Congress Honors National Library Service Network Libraries in Pennsylvania and Michigan
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Library of Congress Honors National Library Service Network Libraries in Pennsylvania and Michigan * The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled at the Library of Congress has recognized two of its cooperating libraries in Pennsylvania and Michigan for their outstanding service to readers with visual, physical or print disabilities. The Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians in Pittsbu  more

PA Chamber to NYC Employers: "Come to Pennsylvania"
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * PA Chamber to NYC Employers: "Come to Pennsylvania" HARRISBURG - In a new video, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry President and CEO Luke Bernstein issued a direct message to New York City business owners in the wake of the city's Democratic mayoral primary. "We just heard that you might have a new mayor who happens to be a socialist," B  more

Penn College Board Approves 2025-26 Budget, Tuition/fees
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Penn College Board approves 2025-26 budget, tuition/fees Pennsylvania College of Technology's Board of Directors today approved a total budget of $188.4 million for 2025-26, an increase of 0.3% over 2024-25; the college's approved operating budget is $134.3 million, an increase of 3.75%. Tuition for in-state residents will be $530 per credit, an increase of 2.91% over 2024-25. When   more

Pennsylvania College of Technology: Board OKs 2025-26 Budget, Hears Workforce Development Presentation
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Board OKs 2025-26 budget, hears Workforce Development presentation The Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors on Thursday approved the college's 2025-26 budget and heard a presentation on the activities of the college's Workforce Development department. The $188.4 million total budget includes a 2.91% increase in tuition to compensate for rising commodity, utility and  more

Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Announces Largest Investment in State Museum History to Modernize the State Museum and Provide More Opportunities for Pennsylvanians to Engage With Their History
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission issued the following news on June 25, 2025: * * * Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Announces Largest Investment in State Museum History to Modernize the State Museum and Provide More Opportunities for Pennsylvanians to Engage with Their History PHMC's $55 million investment over three years will transform the State Museum of Pennsylvania. These critical museum upgrades continue PHMC's progress o  more

Philadelphia Vertical Farmer Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Tax Evasion
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Philadelphia Vertical Farmer Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Tax Evasion * A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty yesterday to wire fraud and tax evasion. The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: John (Jack) Griffin of Philadelphia was the principal and founder of Second Story Farming Inc., which did business as Metropolis Farms. Second Story Farming had several line  more

Philly School Leaders Urge Support for Fair Share of Funding in PA Budget
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers issued the following news on June 25, 2025: * * * Philly School Leaders Urge Support for Fair Share of Funding in PA Budget PHILADELPHIA (June 25, 2025) - Leaders of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT), School District of Philadelphia, and Philadelphia Board of Education visited the state Capitol on Wednesday to fight for a strong budget package to address decades of systemic underfunding and to provide   more

REPRESENTATIVES HOULAHAN, BICE ANNOUNCE BIOTECH CAUCUS
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * REPRESENTATIVES HOULAHAN, BICE ANNOUNCE BIOTECH CAUCUS * Washington, D.C.... Today Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK) announced the formation of the BIOTech Caucus. The Caucus' mission is to advance bipartisan policy solutions to keep the United States at the forefront of global biotechnology leadership, to engage and learn from sector leaders, and to build aw  more

Ripon Society: Problem Solvers Co-Chairs Fitzpatrick & Suozzi Work to Bridge Partisan Divide
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: * * * Problem Solvers Co-Chairs Fitzpatrick & Suozzi Work to Bridge Partisan Divide WASHINGTON, DC - In remarks yesterday morning before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange, U.S. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi discussed the effort they are leading to bridge the partisan divide on Capitol Hill and find common ground on some of the most pressing challenges faci  more

State Department Issues Notice on Dreamworld Exhibition
WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State has issued a notice entitled "Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition - Determinations: Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100 Exhibition." This public notice pertains to objects intended for temporary display within the U.S. The notice addresses objects being imported from abroad sourced through agreements with their foreign owners or custodians. These items are destined for the exhibition titled "Dreamworld: Surrealism at  more

Tap Water You Can Trust: 21 Pennsylvania American Water Drinking Water Treatment Plants Earn National Recognition
CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 26 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Tap Water You Can Trust: 21 Pennsylvania American Water Drinking Water Treatment Plants Earn National Recognition * Representatives from Pennsylvania American Water receive 2025 Partnership for Safe Water recognition. MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (June 26, 2025) - Twenty-one additional Pennsylvania American Water drinking water treatment plants were recently re  more

Trusted Oncology Guidelines Get a Digital Makeover: National Comprehensive Cancer Network Launches NCCN Guidelines Navigator
FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Trusted Oncology Guidelines Get a Digital Makeover: National Comprehensive Cancer Network Launches NCCN Guidelines Navigator The new interactive guideline tool represents a major format change for gold-standard NCCN Guidelines. * PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA [June 24, 2024] -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network(R) (NCCN(R))--an alliance of leading canc  more

Unisys Announces Early Results of Previously Announced Cash Tender Offer
BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Unisys Announces Early Results of Previously Announced Cash Tender Offer BLUE BELL, Pa., June 26, 2025 - Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) ("we," "us," "our," "Unisys" or the "Company") is releasing early results as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 25, 2025 (the "Early Tender Expiration"), of our previously announced (i) tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase for   more

UPenn Perelman School of Medicine: Common Medication for Autoimmune Diseases Works on Giant Cell Arteritis
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Common medication for autoimmune diseases works on giant cell arteritis Treatment with upadacitinib, a JAK inhibitor, resulted in sustained remission for almost half of the clinical trial patients. * A common medication already used for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis is effective for patients with giant cell arteritis, accord  more