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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Tuesday July 15, 2025 ( 23 items )  

2025 Shortlist -- Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe, Financial Times
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 2025 Shortlist -- Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe, Financial Times * Morgan Lewis has been named a finalist in the Innovative Lawyers in Disputes and Crisis Management category for the Financial Times' Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe 2025. The recognition relates to the appeal led by Frances Murphy and Leonidas Theodosiou for Focus Pharma/Advanz Pharma agains  more

Allegheny College: People & Places - April-June 2025
MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Allegheny College issued the following news: * * * People & Places: April-June 2025 Tim Bianco, Assistant Professor of Economics, co-wrote with Ana Maria Herrera (University of Kentucky) the paper "Monetary Policy and Credit Flows: A Tale of Two Effective Lower Bounds," accepted by the Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control. The article examines the Federal Reserve's impact on firm credit flows, especially when interest rates are at the zero lower bound  more

American Fishing Wire President Shields Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries released the following testimony by American Fishing Wire President Mike Shields from a June 24, 2025, hearing on the Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety and Wildlife Restoration Act (H.R. 3858): * * * Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify today in support of H.R. 3858, the Sport Fish Restoration, Recreationa  more

Annenberg Public Policy Center: Many in U.S. Consider AI-Generated Health Information Useful and Reliable
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 15 (TNSrpt) -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: * * * Many in U.S. Consider AI-Generated Health Information Useful and Reliable Traditionally, individuals asked health questions of their primary health care provider. Confidence in that provider as a source of trustworthy health information has been consistently high in recent years and was at 90% in April, according to survey data from the   more

Boyle Ranked PA's "Most Effective" Democratic Member of Congress
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Ranked PA's "Most Effective" Democratic Member of Congress * WASHINGTON, DC -- The Center for Effective Lawmaking at the University of Virginia and Vanderbilt University has named Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) the most effective Democratic member of Pennsylvania's congressional delegation. As the top Democrat on the powerful House Budget Committee, Boyle plays a key role in shapin  more

Computer science grad makes $1 million estate commitment to the College of IST
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Computer science grad makes $1 million estate commitment to the College of IST * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- After graduating from Penn State with a bachelor's degree in computer science in 1989, Greg Roszyk made his first gift to the University. He has given every year since, progressing through the University's many philanthropic opportunities. Roszyk and his wife, Marnie Salisbury, recentl  more

Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Credits IUP Team With Assisting in World War II Pilot Identification
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Credits IUP Team with Assisting in World War II Pilot Identification On July 11, the Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency distributed a news release about the identification of a World War II soldier who died in December 1944, crediting the work of an Indiana University of Pennsylvania field school in assisting in identifying the late  more

EMILYs List Endorses Janelle Stelson for Election to Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses Janelle Stelson for Election to Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Janelle Stelson for election to Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "As Trump and his Republican allies attack our rig  more

Los Angeles Business Journal Recognizes Deanne Miller as 2025 Litigator and Trial Attorney Leader of Influence
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Los Angeles Business Journal Recognizes Deanne Miller as 2025 Litigator and Trial Attorney Leader of Influence * LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2025: Partner Deanne Miller has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2025 Leaders of Influence: Litigators and Trial Attorneys list, which recognizes the top lawyers in the Los Angeles area for their professional achie  more

Many in U.S. Consider AI-Generated Health Information Useful and Reliable
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 [Category: Media] -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Many in U.S. Consider AI-Generated Health Information Useful and Reliable * Traditionally, individuals asked health questions of their primary health care provider. Confidence in that provider as a source of trustworthy health information has been consistently high in recent years and was at 90% in April, according to survey data from the Annenberg Public Polic  more

Penn Students and Alumni Awarded Fulbright 2025-26 U.S. Student Program Grants
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Penn students and alumni awarded Fulbright 2025-26 U.S. Student Program grants Seventeen have been offered Fulbright awards for the 2025-26 academic year to conduct research, pursue graduate degrees, or teach English overseas. * As of early July, 17 University of Pennsylvania students and alumni have been offered Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants for the 20  more

PennAEYC Urges Preservation of CCDBG Regulations in Public Comment Letter
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expressing serious concerns regarding proposed changes to the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) regulations. The letter emphasizes the need to maintain strong health and safety standards, which are crucial for the well-being of children and the stability of child care providers. "Eliminatin  more

Pennsylvania American Water Initiates Community Improvement Project Along Roaring Brook in Scranton
CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 14 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Initiates Community Improvement Project Along Roaring Brook in Scranton * SCRANTON, Pa. (July 14, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water contractors will begin mobilizing at Darcy Park in Scranton this week to initiate a $680,000 community enhancement project along Roaring Brook as part of a corrective action plan mandated by th  more

Podcast: "The Power and Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services," Oyster Consulting
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Podcast: "The Power and Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services," Oyster Consulting * Partner Carolyn Welshhans joined a podcast from Oyster Consulting to discuss the legal and regulatory considerations financial firms must keep in mind when using AI, focusing on compliance with US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Financial Industry  more

Rep. Kelly, RSC Chairman Pfluger introduce resolution marking one-year anniversary of Trump assassination attempt in Butler, Pa.
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly, RSC Chairman Pfluger introduce resolution marking one-year anniversary of Trump assassination attempt in Butler, Pa. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Sunday, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Republican Study Committee Chairman Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) announced the introduction of a resolution to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump  more

Rubin Observatory Releases First Images, as Villanova One Sky Center for Astrophysics Begins Celestial Partnership
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Rubin Observatory Releases First Images, as The Villanova One Sky Center for Astrophysics Begins Celestial Partnership If the first few frames are any indicator of a blockbuster movie, hold the 2035 Best Picture Oscar for the Vera C. Rubin Observatory and its ambitious new 10-year project. On June 23, 2025, scientists at the state-of-the-art facility in the mountains of north-central Chile gave   more

Rulli Honors Bravery of President Trump and Victims of 2024 Campaign Shooting
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Rulli Honors Bravery of President Trump and Victims of 2024 Campaign Shooting Yesterday, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06) introduced H.Res.574, a resolution designating July 13th as "Faith and Defiance Day" to honor both President Donald J. Trump's unshakable courage in the face of life-threatening hatred and the innocent victims of the July 13th, 2024, assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania. "Th  more

SEI Tool Helps Determine Causes of AI Bias, Improves AI Trust
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute issued the following news on July 14, 2025: * * * SEI Tool Helps Determine Causes of AI Bias, Improves AI Trust With the increasing use of AI classifiers in the Department of Defense and across the federal government to make classifications and predictions in operations, mission planning, simulation, logistics, and threat modeling, trust in AI robustness is a critical issue. Recognizing the urgency of moni  more

Senator Schmitt Issues Statement on the One Year Anniversary of the Failed Assassination Attempt Against President Donald Trump
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Issues Statement on the One Year Anniversary of the Failed Assassination Attempt Against President Donald Trump * Plans to Introduce Resolution Marking the Anniversary, Condemning Political Violence, Honoring Corey Comperatore WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the failed assassination attempt against Preside  more

Surface Transportation Board Invites Public Engagement on Rail Line Exemption Sought by CSX Transportation
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The Surface Transportation Board has posted a notice document regarding a proposed rail line abandonment by CSX Transportation Inc. This action opens avenues for public interaction concerning the future of an approximately 0.69-mile rail line in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. CSX Transportation Inc., based in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, certified no local rail traffic has used the line in two years. The company also states the line is not a "through lin  more

Trying Together Urges HHS to Maintain Child Care Regulations for Families' Well-Being
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Trying Together, an organization dedicated to supporting high-quality care and education for young children, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expressing their concern over proposed deregulation of the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program. The organization emphasizes that families in Pennsylvania rely on a mixed-delivery child care system, which is at risk due to the anticipated regulatory changes.  more

University of Georgia: Insect Threat in Georgia - Spotted Lanternfly
ATHENS, Georgia, July 15 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * A new insect threat in Georgia: The spotted lanternfly Invasive insect found in Fulton County could soon be making its way across the state By Elizabeth McCarty and Sarah Lowder A new invasive insect is trying to make Georgia its home -- and the public's help is critical to tracking the invasion, according to University of Georgia researchers. The spotted lanternfly, an insect native to Asia, was first   more

UPenn Perelman School of Medicine: AI Finds Hundreds of Potential Antibiotics in Snake and Spider Venom
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * AI finds hundreds of potential antibiotics in snake and spider venom Penn research on AI-powered screen of global venom libraries uncovers dozens of promising drug candidates. * Snake, scorpion, and spider venom are most frequently associated with poisonous bites, but with the help of artificial intelligence, they might be able to help fight a  more