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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Saturday June 28, 2025 ( 24 items )  

Advanced Energy United Launches Quick Blitz Ad Campaign as Lawmakers Negotiate Final Tax Bill
WASHINGTON, June 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Advanced Energy United Launches Quick Blitz Ad Campaign as Lawmakers Negotiate Final Tax Bill * The third phase of a national campaign will educate constituents in Arizona, California, Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia about the positive impact of advanced energy tax credits. WASHINGTON, DC -- As Congress rounds the final corner of negotiations on a major tax reform pac  more

ANALYSIS: "Democrats are overperforming in districts across the map"
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * ANALYSIS: "Democrats are overperforming in districts across the map" * In special election after special election, Democrats are flipping Republican-held seats, winning by comfortable margins, and outperforming their 2024 benchmarks by an average of more than a dozen points, marking the strongest mid-cycle surge in recent history. According to a new analysis from the Washington P  more

Annenberg School for Communication Launches New Masters Program in Communication and Media Industries
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * Annenberg School for Communication Launches New Masters Program in Communication and Media Industries Rooted in Annenberg's tradition of academic excellence and public impact, this masters program offers rigorous research, critical inquiry, and applied practice. * The Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania announced the launc  more

Boyle Statement on May 2025 PCE Inflation Data
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on June 27, 2025: * * * Boyle Statement on May 2025 PCE Inflation Data WASHINGTON, DC -- 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 the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) data for May 2025. The report showed that t  more

Crapo, Senate GOP Colleagues Introduce Resolution Supporting Operation Midnight Hammer
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Senate GOP Colleagues Introduce Resolution Supporting Operation Midnight Hammer * Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Roger Wicker (R-Missouri), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma), Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska), Katie Britt (R-Alabama), Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania), Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Rick Scott (R-  more

Deluzio & PA Congressional Delegation Members Call for Reinstatement of Mine Safety Workers at NIOSH Facility in Western PA
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio & PA Congressional Delegation Members Call for Reinstatement of Mine Safety Workers at NIOSH Facility in Western PA * CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) led seven members of Pennsylvania's congressional delegation on a letter demanding that the Department of Health and Human Services reverse the firing of workers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety an  more

Deluzio, Labor Caucus Colleagues Raise Questions, Concerns with Trump Administration Steel Trade Negotiations with Mexico
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Labor Caucus Colleagues Raise Questions, Concerns with Trump Administration Steel Trade Negotiations with Mexico * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) led five of his colleagues from the Congressional Labor Caucus on a letter to President Donald Trump raising questions and concerns about the impacts that the administration's ongoing negotiations on Mexican ste  more

Dr. Joyce Welcomes Pastor Gary Dull of Faith Baptist Church of Altoona to Open House Floor in Prayer
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 27, 2025: * * * Dr. Joyce Welcomes Pastor Gary Dull of Faith Baptist Church of Altoona to Open House Floor in Prayer Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (LA-04), and House Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben, welcomed Pastor Gary Dull of Altoona to open the House floor in prayer as Guest Chaplain. Pastor Dull is the pastor of Faith Baptist C  more

Environmental Health and Safety transitioning to University Police and Public Safety
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Environmental Health and Safety transitioning to University Police and Public Safety * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Effective July 1, Penn State Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), currently part of the Office of the Physical Plant, will formally integrate into University Police and Public Safety (UPPS). This strategic initiative underscores the University's commitment to enhancing campus s  more

Fitzpatrick Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing for Answers on Potential Reallocation of $1 Billion in School Mental Health Funding
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing for Answers on Potential Reallocation of $1 Billion in School Mental Health Funding * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Mental Heath and Substance Use Disorder Task Force, led a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers in calling for answers from the Department of Education regarding reports the agen  more

Fitzpatrick Statement on Senate's Ongoing Approach of H.R. 1 Energy Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Statement on Senate's Ongoing Approach of H.R. 1 Energy Tax Credits * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) today released the following statement regarding the Senate's work on the energy tax credit provisions in H.R. 1: "The Senate's ongoing strategic and responsible approach of the energy tax credits in H.R. 1 is essential to strengthening American energy  more

Houlahan, Kelly introduce "Harley Jacobsen Clinical Trial Participant Income Exemption Act"
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Houlahan, Kelly introduce "Harley Jacobsen Clinical Trial Participant Income Exemption Act" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Reps. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA) introduced the Harley Jacobsen Clinical Trial Participant Income Exemption Act, legislation that aims to exempt all payments received by participants in clinical trials from being counted towards their gross income.  more

ICYMI: Rep. Rob Bresnahan secures $11M in Head Start funding for NEPA
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Rob Bresnahan secures $11M in Head Start funding for NEPA * Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan delivered yet another big win for NEPA families, securing $11 million in funding for Head Start programs. This funding will help ensure that Pennsylvania kids ages 0-5 are prepared for school and have access to critical services like health screenings, meals, and family support. "Rep.   more

In Gun Violence Awareness Month, Congresswoman Dean Releases Comprehensive Gun Violence Prevention Package
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * In Gun Violence Awareness Month, Congresswoman Dean Releases Comprehensive Gun Violence Prevention Package * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- At the close of Gun Violence Awareness Month, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) introduced a slate of bills to prevent gun violence and protect our communities, including: * The Undetectable Firearms Modernization Act to keep ghost guns out of our communities;  more

Kelly to hold telephone town hall to help Pennsylvanians fight fraud, stop scams
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly to hold telephone town hall to help Pennsylvanians fight fraud, stop scams * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Tuesday, July 8, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) will hold a telephone town hall to help Pennsylvanians fight fraud, stop scams, and offer ways to protect your personal information. Officials from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will join the call to o  more

Kelly, Houlahan introduce "Harley Jacobsen Clinical Trial Participant Income Exemption Act"
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Houlahan introduce "Harley Jacobsen Clinical Trial Participant Income Exemption Act" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) announced the introduction of the Harley Jacobsen Clinical Trial Participant Income Exemption Act, legislation that aims to exempt all payments received by participants in clinical trials from being counted towards their   more

King's College Raises More Than $250,000 at Inaugural Red & Gold Gala
WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- King's College issued the following news: * * * King's College Raises More Than $250,000 at Inaugural Red & Gold Gala By Will Skaggs King's College today announced that it raised more than $250,000 in support of student success from the inaugural Red & Gold Gala held May 10, 2025, at Mohegan Pennsylvania. The event also celebrated the institution's first Presidential Award honorees, including Timothy J. Morris '64, a 30-year member of the board of dire  more

Pennsylvania American Water Signs Agreement to Purchase the City of Pittston's Wastewater System
CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 27 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Signs Agreement to Purchase the City of Pittston's Wastewater System * MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (June 27, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water announced today that it signed an agreement with the City of Pittston to acquire its wastewater collection system for $26.4 million. The system serves approximately 4,400 customers throughout  more

Pennsylvania College of Technology: Golf Classic Adds Over $100,000 to Scholarship Fund
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, June 28 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Golf Classic adds over $100,000 to scholarship fund The Penn College Foundation's 39th Annual Golf Classic, held June 23 at the Williamsport Country Club, raised $106,900 for student scholarships. The Penn College Foundation Golf Classic Scholarship Fund exceeds $2.3 million. Proceeds from the Golf Classic - along with accumulated investment income - created the endowed scholarship   more

Rep. Mackenzie Applauds Committee Passage of Bill Targeting Dangerous Venezuelan Gangs in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * Rep. Mackenzie Applauds Committee Passage of Bill Targeting Dangerous Venezuelan Gangs in the U.S. Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, supported the successful advancement of H.R. 4070, the Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act, out of the House Homeland Secur  more

Siemens Healthineers Receives FDA Clearance for Magnetom Flow.Ace, Company's First Helium-Free 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Scanner
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, June 28 -- Siemens Healthineers, a medical technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens Healthineers Receives FDA Clearance for Magnetom Flow.Ace, Company's First Helium-Free 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Scanner * Artificial intelligence automates patient workflow, improves image quality, and accelerate exams * First Siemens Healthineers MRI scanner for both general and veterinary radiology communities * MR contour coils flexible and adaptable   more

State-of-the-art disinfection devices to launch at Geisinger hospitals
DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * State-of-the-art disinfection devices to launch at Geisinger hospitals * DANVILLE, Pa. - Geisinger is deploying advanced ultraviolet (UV) disinfection devices across its hospital campuses, enhancing infection prevention efforts in patient care areas. These cutting-edge devices use UV light to eliminate harmful pathogens. They improve safety by disinfecting patient rooms foll  more

Susquehanna University: $200,000 NSF Grant to Fund Stormwater Management Research
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Susquehanna University issued the following news: * * * $200,000 NSF grant to fund stormwater management research Susquehanna University has been awarded a nearly $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to evaluate the efficacy of beaver dam analogs in improving the health of urban streams overwhelmed by stormwater. "We hope to determine how beaver dam analogs can stabilize flood-prone urban streams and improve their capacity to withstand the  more

Unisys Announces Closing of $700 Million Private Offering of Senior Secured Notes; Net Proceeds to Be Used to Refinance Existing Notes and Partially Fund U.S. Pension Plan
BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, June 28 -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Unisys Announces Closing of $700 Million Private Offering of Senior Secured Notes; Net Proceeds to Be Used to Refinance Existing Notes and Partially Fund U.S. Pension Plan BLUE BELL, Pa., June 27, 2025 - Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) ("Unisys" or the "Company") announced today the closing of its previously announced offering of $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of its   more