PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 17 [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 against  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on Passage of Reckless Rescissions Package Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after House Republicans passed President Trump's partisan rescissions package. The legislation now heads to the President's desk for signature. "Republicans once again handed  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Boyle Statement on Senate Passage of Rescissions Package Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after Senate Republicans passed a partisan rescissions package. The legislation now returns to the House for consideration. "Republicans say this is about fisc  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * College of Ag Sciences grant program supports student learning, experiences * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A grant program in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences aims to enhance student learning by empowering faculty and students to design immersive, hands-on projects that bridge classroom knowledge with real-world partnerships. The college's Institute for Sustainable Agricultural,  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Meuser Helps Lead Passage of the GENIUS Act, Anti-CBDC Act, and CLARITY Act: "America Will Lead the World in Financial Innovation" * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) debated and helped lead the House passage of three landmark bills--the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, the GENIUS Act, and the CLARITY Act--calling them, "critical steps toward securing America's  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio and Colleagues Propose New Tools to Fight Price Gouging Amidst Trump's Reckless Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Chris Deluzio (PA-17) along with Jan Schakowsky (IL-11) and U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) reintroduced the Price Gouging Prevention Act to fight back against the corporate power enabled by the Trump administration's chaotic tariff policies. The   more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Calls on Dept. of Education to Restore $7 Billion in K-12 & Adult Education Funding * CARNEGIE, PA - Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education and the Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget demanding that they reverse their decision to illegally withhold nearly $7 billion dollars of funding for K-12 schools and adult educat  more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- DeSales University issued the following news: * * * New Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) Program DeSales University will launch a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program designed specifically for physician assistants (PAs) seeking career advancement in leadership and specialized clinical roles. The fully online, 12-month DMSc program will begin recruiting in fall 2025, accepting applications in early 2026, with the first cohort starting in July 2026.   more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Trump's Billionaire-First Agenda is Tanking The Economy and "Paralyzing Businesses" Today, JD Vance spewed lies in Pennsylvania about the Trump administration's economic record. In reality, Donald Trump's billionaire-first agenda is already skyrocketing costs and hurting small businesses. Because of Trump's chaotic trade war, the manufacturing sector lost 14,000 jobs in the last  more

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * PASSHE Sets 2025-26 Tuition Rate with Option to Reduce if State Funding Increases The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) today approved tuition rates for the 2025-26 academic year and would roll back the rate if the state provides sufficient funding as part of the current state budget negotiations. Setting tuition now with the option to re  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission highlights public and federal regulator engagement with Texas Eastern Transmission LP, Houston, Texas, regarding its Appalachia to Market III Project. This interaction details the process for environmental review and public participation emphasizing the collaborative nature of energy infrastructure development. Texas Eastern Transmission submitted an application (Docket No. CP25-491-000) seeking permission to build and oper  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Leads Bipartisan Reauthorization of EARLY Act to Advance Breast Cancer Prevention and Save Lives * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, Co-Chair of the House Cancer Caucus, along with Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), introduced bipa  more

GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: * * * College shatters records with best-ever fundraising year Grove City College raised a staggering $52.63 million in the just-closed fiscal year, shattering a fundraising record set last year and indicating strong support for the College's independent approach to higher education. The tally marks a 44% increase over the previous year's gift total and is the most the College has ever raised in a   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Highmark Health Options and Wayspring bring compassionate care to the streets of Delaware * Face-to-face SUD outreach model reaches those left behind by traditional healthcare * 65% of members engaged through new model currently in treatment * The new program builds upon an existing corporate relationship, driving meaningful improvements in health outcomes * Wilmington, De  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Administrator Zeldin in Fox News: "Trump's EPA Clearing the Regulatory Path for America to Dominate the Global AI Revolution" * WASHINGTON - Upon returning from the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation summit this week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin published an op-ed highlighting steps the agency is taking to reduce burdensome regulations, unleash Am  more

ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following news: * * * Mental Health and Minority Populations Navigating Barriers, Bias, & the Road to Better Care * Mental health struggles don't discriminate--but access to care often does. While society has made progress in talking about mental well-being, the reality is that many minority communities still face overwhelming obstacles when it comes to receiving quality, culturally sensitive mental health support. These c  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news: * * * MBCure Launches Research Consortium With Leading Cancer Institutions * Fox Chase Cancer Center PHILADELPHIA (July 17, 2025) -- MBCure, a nonprofit focused on metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research, awareness, education, and access efforts, is launching the MBCure Research Consortium with three of the world's leading cancer   more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * More Than Thirty Houlahan Priorities Included in Annual Defense Bill * Washington, D.C. - Earlier this week, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Ranking Member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, helped to pass the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), H.R. 3838, through the House Armed Services Committee (HASC). The bill builds on her work as Ranking Member of the Qual  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State breaks fundraising records, prepares for new campaign * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As Penn State prepares for the launch of a new campaign in 2026, it does so with the strong support of its community -- even in a time when many are making thoughtful decisions about their financial commitments. In the fiscal year ending June 30, alumni and friends came together to contribute more t  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 17 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Announces Completion of the $34 Million Becks Run Water Main Replacement Project * PITTSBURGH, Pa. (July 17, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water today announced the successful completion of the Becks Run Road Water Main Replacement Project, a major infrastructure initiative that enhances water service reliability for approxim  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 17 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Receives More than $48 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Statewide Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvement Projects * MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (July 17, 2025) - The Shapiro administration yesterday announced that Pennsylvania American Water was awarded grants and low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investm  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 17 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Upgrades Sadsbury Township Pump Station * Pennsylvania American Water recently announced that it will soon complete a $2.2 million project to upgrade a pump station in Sadsbury Township, Chester County, that will improve wastewater service quality and reliability for customers in the area.  "This rehabilitation project incl  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health (PCOH) has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agency to revoke Class II clearance for silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and silver fluoride (SF) products marketed for dentin hypersensitivity. The organization is advocating for the requirement of an approved New Drug Application (NDA) to maintain their availability in the marketplace. PCOH, a statewide, nonpartisan entity dedicated t  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 17 [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

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- President Trump issued the following statement on the anniversary of the tragedy in Butler, Pennsylvania: * * * One year ago today, at 6:11 pm--eight minutes after taking the stage on the grounds of Butler Farms to address thousands of Americans gathered at a campaign rally--rifle fire broke out, and an assassin's bullet came within a quarter inch of ending my life and silencing our movement to restore American greatness. Yet, by the hand of providence and the grace of A  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Smith partners Brandon, Lopez named to INvolve's 2025 Empower Executive Role Model list * "Congratulations to Julia, Elizabeth, and Olivia," said Casey Ryan, the firm's global managing partner. "This is the third consecutive year that Julia and Elizabeth have each earned global recognition for spearheading efforts that advance the inclusion of legal talent, supp  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Smith secures permanent injunction in North Carolina restrictive covenant and trade secret case * The case was handled in North Carolina Business Court, known for handling complex disputes. BluSky's claims were supported by strong evidence and forensics experts. The litigation team very capably prosecuted BluSky's claims, and successfully fought off a strong a  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following statement on July 16, 2025, at a hearing titled "Safe Workplaces, Stronger Partnerships: The Future of OSHA Compliance Assistance": * * * "Today's hearing will explore compliance assistance programs offered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its state partners. We will consider ways to strengthen these  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: * * * Reps. GT Thompson, Mike Thompson, Bilirakis, Dingell, Sens. Daines, Warner Lead Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Reps. Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), Mike Thompson (D-CA), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Mark Warner (D-VA) today introduced the Medicare Orthotics and   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Trustees committee advances 2026-27 operating budget, tuition schedules * ABINGTON, Pa. -- The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance and Investment today (July 17) advanced a proposed 2026-27 University budget that would continue to hold tuition steady for Pennsylvania resident undergraduates at the Commonwealth Campuses and maintain the University's balanced Education and Gen  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Trustees committee advances modest increases to 2026-27 housing and food rates * ABINGTON, Pa. -- The standard housing and food rate at Penn State's University Park campus, based on a traditional double room and the mid-level meal plan, would increase by $198 per semester, or 2.85%, for the 2026-27 academic year under a plan advanced today (July 17) by the Penn State Board of Trustees Com  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Warfighter Wins Big with Increased Access to Biotechnology and Other Emerging Technologies Reshaping the Future of Warfare * Washington, DC - The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) passed the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a heavy emphasis on biotechnology that the Department of Defense (DOD) needs to stay dominant on the battlefield of tomorrow. The National Se  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Education issued the following news: * * * PhD Student Anali Silva Puentes Receives Student Scholar Award She will expand her research while leading summer programming with Pittsburgh migrant youth. * Anali Silva Puentes, a fourth-year doctoral student in the School of Education studying urban education, was recently awarded the Student Scholar Award from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law's Center for Civil  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Vance Promotes Tax Cuts for Families and Workers in Pennsylvania By Jack Putrino On Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance gave a speech championing the now passed and signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act at Don's Machine Shop, a manufacturing facility in West Pittston, Pennsylvania. Vance, who cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate required to pass the bill, highlighted how the legislati  more

WILMERDING, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- Wabtec, a provider of technology-based products and services for rail and industrial markets, issued the following news release: * * * Wabtec Declares Regular Quarterly Common Dividend * PITTSBURGH, July 17, 2025 - Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly common dividend of 25 cents per share, payable on August 28, 2025, to holders of record on August 14, 2025. About Wabtec Wabtec Corpora  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- WellSpan Health has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). The organization provided recommendations on the digital health product market for Medicare beneficiaries and the state of data interoperability and health technology infrastructure. WellSpan Health, which serves nearly 900,000 lives in central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland, emp  more