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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Monday July 14, 2025 ( 4 items )  

Ascensus Urges U.S. Commerce Department Against Tariffs on Sodium Metal
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Ascensus Specialties LLC, Bellevue, Washington, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security urging the agency to refrain from imposing tariffs on sodium metal imports. The company warns that such tariffs would jeopardize its domestic production capabilities and potentially shift manufacturing overseas. Ascensus plays a critical role in various advanced technology applications, including life sciences. The company converts impo  more

Lafayette Joins Pilot Program to Develop Teaching Certification for Engineering Faculty
EASTON, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Lafayette joins pilot program to develop teaching certification for engineering faculty Lafayette already offers many programs in topical areas that the task force is trying to develop, says Lauren Anderson '04, Jeffers Dean of Engineering By Bryan Hay Lafayette College is part of a national task force that is working to develop a national certification program for recognizing and promoting high-quality te  more

Misericordia University's Center for Workforce Development and Talent Solutions Launches With Strong Community Partnerships, Fall Programming
DALLAS, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- Misericordia University issued the following news: * * * Misericordia University's Center for Workforce Development and Talent Solutions Launches with Strong Community Partnerships, Fall Programming Misericordia University's Center for Workforce Development and Talent Solutions Launches with Strong Community Partnerships, Fall Programming * DALLAS, Pa. - Misericordia University announces the successful launch of its Center for Workforce Development and Talen  more

Study Finds Misericordia University Generates $164 Million Annual Economic Impact Across Pennsylvania
DALLAS, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- Misericordia University issued the following news: * * * Study Finds Misericordia University Generates $164 Million Annual Economic Impact Across Pennsylvania DALLAS, Pa. - A newly released study by the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) highlights Misericordia University as a powerful economic engine for the Commonwealth, contributing an estimated $164.4 million annually to Pennsylvania's economy and supporting more t  more