Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Saturday July 19, 2025 ( 19 items ) |
2025 Shortlist -- Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe, Financial Times
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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2025 Shortlist -- Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe, Financial Times
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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
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Boyle, Pallone, Merkley, Sanders Statement on CBO's Analysis Showing That Trump's Proposed Cuts to NIH, FDA Will Mean Fewer Medications
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on July 18, 2025:
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Boyle, Pallone, Merkley, Sanders Statement on CBO's Analysis Showing That Trump's Proposed Cuts to NIH, FDA Will Mean Fewer Medications
Trump Administration's Proposed 40 Percent Cut to NIH so Drastic That CBO is Unable to Provide Analysis
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Today, U.S. Representatives Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA), Ranking Member of the House Budget C
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Congressman Mackenzie Applauds Passage of Defense Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 18, 2025:
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Congressman Mackenzie Applauds Passage of Defense Appropriations Act
Today, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, joined his colleagues in passing the Defense Appropriations Act, 2026. The legislation provides $831.5 billion to strengthen America's defense, maintain military superiority, and support ser
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Deluzio Announces $194,000 Federal Grant to Support New Homeowners in Western PA
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Deluzio Announces $194,000 Federal Grant to Support New Homeowners in Western PA
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CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that $194,000 in NeighborWorks America Flexible Impact Grants have been awarded to NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania network sites headquartered in Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District. The grant will support efforts to help new homeowners,
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Democratic Women's Caucus Unveils Policy Agenda to Demand a Better Future for Women
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Democratic Women's Caucus Unveils Policy Agenda to Demand a Better Future for Women; Defend Women and Families
Today, Thursday, July 17, the Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC), led by Policy Task Force Co-Chairs Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), released its Better Future policy agenda, focused on economic security, affordable and equitable health care, and the safety of al
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Dr. Joyce Appointed Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Dr. Joyce Appointed Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), has been appointed as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee is responsible for conducting oversight of any matt
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Fitzpatrick, Suozzi Launch Bipartisan Plan to Transform Waste Into Economic Opportunity
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Fitzpatrick, Suozzi Launch Bipartisan Plan to Transform Waste Into Economic Opportunity
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The CIRCLE Act Expands Recycling Capacity by Incentivizing Investment in American Recycling Infrastructure
Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) introduced the Cultivating Investment in Recycling and Circular Local Economies (CIRCLE) Act --b
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Highmark Health Options and Wayspring bring compassionate care to the streets of Delaware
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release:
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Highmark Health Options and Wayspring bring compassionate care to the streets of Delaware
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* 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 h
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Kelly amendments supporting American military, defense projects included in Appropriations package
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Kelly amendments supporting American military, defense projects included in Appropriations package
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026," which includes three critical amendments led by U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) to provide funding for cutting-edge military technology and projects.
The measure was approved by
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Lafayette College: Inside the Classroom - Sports Psychology Course Designed for Students to Unlock Peak Performance
EASTON, Pennsylvania, July 19 -- Lafayette College issued the following news:
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Inside the classroom: Sports Psychology course designed for students to unlock peak performance
The psychology course explores the world of human performance from a psychological perspective
Inside the classroom is a new series offering a glimpse into classes at Lafayette, the talented professors who teach them, and how they impact and define a student's experience.
By Genamarie McCant
PSYC 270: Sports Ps
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Neighborhood Allies Advocates for Continued Funding for Financial Education Programs
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Neighborhood Allies, a community development nonprofit organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) urging the retention of essential funding for consumer education and financial literacy programs. The organization, which focuses on wealth and asset building for all residents of Allegheny County, highlighted the crucial role these programs play in transforming lives and neighborhoods.
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Podcast: "The Power and Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services," Oyster Consulting
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Podcast: "The Power and Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services," Oyster Consulting
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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
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Q&A: Professor emeritus reflects on his research, teaching career in geosciences
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following Q&A on July 18, 2025:
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Q&A: Professor emeritus reflects on his research, teaching career in geosciences
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Peter Heaney, professor emeritus of geosciences, retired on June 30 after a 27-year career at Penn State. During his career, he inspired many students in the geosciences and other majors through his teaching and research. For this, he has won many accolades, includin
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States leaders join Governors' calling for reform from PJM leadership
WASHINGTON, July 18 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release:
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States leaders join Governors' calling for reform from PJM leadership
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Washington, DC: Yesterday Governors from Delaware, Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Tennessee wrote to PJM regulators "as a bipartisan group of Governors elected by the many millions of citizens of our respective states, to tell you that fundamental chang
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Thompson Applauds U.S. Department of the Interior's Decision to Cut Red Tape and Accelerate Well Plugging
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Thompson Applauds U.S. Department of the Interior's Decision to Cut Red Tape and Accelerate Well Plugging
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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson released the following statement after the Department of the Interior updated its guidelines for federal programs that plug abandoned oil and gas wells.
"Following ongoing advocacy, t
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Three open access experts converge for Penn State Open Access Week 2025 panel
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Three open access experts converge for Penn State Open Access Week 2025 panel
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Three leading experts on the subject of open access will share their perspectives during a public online panel discussion, "We Are Enough: Practical Open Access for Everyone," hosted by Penn State University Libraries on Oct. 23 during International Open Access Week.
Samuel Moore, Sar
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Unisys Takes Meaningful Steps to Remove U.S. Pension Volatility and Accelerate Path to Full Removal
BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, July 19 -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Unisys Takes Meaningful Steps to Remove U.S. Pension Volatility and Accelerate Path to Full Removal
Management invites investors to webcast to discuss benefits of recent capital structure transformation
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BLUE BELL, Pa., July 18, 2025 - Unisys (NYSE: UIS) today announced it will host a conference call on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 2 p.m. EDT to provide an update on its recen
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UPenn Stuart Weitzman School of Design: Lynn Meskell Elected Fellow to the British Academy
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Stuart Weitzman School of Design issued the following news:
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Lynn Meskell elected Fellow to the British Academy
The honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the humanities and social sciences.
Meskell is the Richard D. Green Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor with joint appointments in the School of Arts & Sciences, the Weitzman School of Design, and the Pe
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Westminster Awarded $1.3M TRIO Grant to Support Student Success
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- Westminster College issued the following news release:
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Westminster awarded $1.3M TRIO grant to support student success
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Westminster College a federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant totaling more than $1.3 million to enhance college retention and graduation rates among first-generation college students, students with significant financial need and those with disabilities.
The College will rec
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