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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Tuesday July 22, 2025 ( 27 items )  

2025 Shortlist -- Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe, Financial Times
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 20 [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

2025 Shortlist -- Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe, Financial Times
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 21 [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

Alert USCP Officers Make Arrest, Recover Multiple Guns, Knives, Bow & Arrow and More From Suspicious Vehicle
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Capitol Police issued the following news release: * * * Alert USCP Officers Make Arrest; Recover Multiple Guns, Knives, Bow & Arrow and More from Suspicious Vehicle Officers with the United States Capitol Police (USCP) First Responders Unit were patrolling Capitol Grounds around 9:00 a.m., when they noticed a Subaru Outback with a large tricycle strapped to the roof. The station wagon was parked in an area reserved for Congressional staff along the 200 block of  more

Alvernia University Earns Reaffirmation of Accreditation From Middle States Commission
READING, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: * * * Alvernia University earns reaffirmation of accreditation from Middle States Commission Outcome underscores commitment to academic excellence, innovation and fiscal stewardship * Alvernia University receives reaffirmation of accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), reinforcing the university's mission-driven commitment to educating lifelong learners, reflective professio  more

Andrea Spahn-McGraw joins Penn State fundraising in new role
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Andrea Spahn-McGraw joins Penn State fundraising in new role * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- On July 14, Penn State welcomed Andrea Spahn-McGraw as its new senior associate vice president for University Development. Spahn-Graw comes to Penn State from Indiana University's School of Medicine, the largest medical school in the nation and among the top public institutions in the country for NIH-fu  more

Asia Business Law Journal Recognizes K&L Gates at Inaugural Taiwan Law Firm Awards
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Asia Business Law Journal Recognizes K&L Gates at Inaugural Taiwan Law Firm Awards * Global law firm K&L Gates has been recognized by Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) at its inaugural Taiwan Law Firm Awards 2025. The firm was ranked as one of the top law firms in Taiwan across the following practice areas: * Capital Markets * Corporate & Commercial * Life S  more

Boyle Statement on Court Victory Requiring Trump Administration to Restore Public Access to Budget Data
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on July 21, 2025: * * * Boyle Statement on Court Victory Requiring Trump Administration to Restore Public Access to Budget Data Law Passed in 2022 Requires Public Access to Data on How Federal Agencies Spend Funds Appropriated by Congress Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following stat  more

Carnegie Mellon: Tool Helps Scientists Spot Source of Disease
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Tool Helps Scientists Spot Source of Disease Causarray uses statistics and data science to identify the genetic changes behind neurological conditions By Jason Bittel Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed a statistical tool that could help pinpoint the genetic changes that cause diseases like Alzheimer's and schizophrenia. While scientists have long identified genes associated wi  more

Community invited to join 'Over the Edge' challenge July 29
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Community invited to join 'Over the Edge' challenge July 29 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Over the Edge will return to Happy Valley this year for an opportunity to rappel down the side of the Hyatt Place, the tallest building in State College at 12 stories high -- and raise money for charity at the same time. The event, scheduled for July 29, will once again raise funds to support the Centre   more

CoreWeave Announces Multi-Billion Dollar Commitment to AI Infrastructure in Pennsylvania
NEW YORK, July 21 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * CoreWeave Announces Multi-Billion Dollar Commitment to AI Infrastructure in Pennsylvania * CoreWeave, the AI Hyperscaler(tm), announced its intent to commit more than $6 billion to equip a new, state-of-the-art data center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, purpose-built to power the most cutting-edge AI use cases. The initial 100 megawatt (MW) data center, with potential to expand to 300 MW, r  more

DHS Sets the Record Straight: ICE Never Deported Media's "Allentown Grandfather"
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Sets the Record Straight: ICE Never Deported Media's "Allentown Grandfather" * The media fell for another hoax designed to demonize ICE law enforcement WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) set the record straight on misleading and false reporting that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) "secretly deported" a so-called "Allentown grandfather" to Gu  more

Early College Academy Graduates First Cohort, Welcomes Nearly 60% of Students to KU to Address Teacher Shortage
KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: * * * Early College Academy Graduates First Cohort, Welcomes Nearly 60% of Students to KU to Address Teacher Shortage KUTZTOWN, Pa. - Kutztown University's Early College Academy launched in Fall 2024 as a new take on dual enrollment and celebrates its first graduating class while welcoming the majority of participating students as new Golden Bears this fall. Last year's program focused on high school st  more

Law360 Names Morgan Lewis Partners Katelyn Hilferty and Rishi Satia Rising Stars
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Law360 Names Morgan Lewis Partners Katelyn Hilferty and Rishi Satia Rising Stars * WASHINGTON, DC and SAN FRANCISCO, July 21, 2025: Partners Katelyn Hilferty and Rishi Satia have been named 2025 Rising Stars by Law360. The ultracompetitive list recognizes the top five lawyers under 40 selected from 30 practice areas nationwide. Named a Rising Star in Compliance  more

Lizza Named to the NJBIZ Law Power List for the Seventh Consecutive Year
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Lizza Named to the NJBIZ Law Power List for the Seventh Consecutive Year Saul Ewing LLP is proud to announce that Charles M. Lizza, Vice Chair of the firm's Litigation Department, was named to the 2025 NJBIZ Law Power list. This is the seventh year in a row that Mr. Lizza has been included on this list of the state's top lawyers. Professionals are selected for the list based on their legal   more

MRO Corporation Urges CMS, ASTP/ONC to Balance Data Sharing with Privacy
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- MRO Corporation (MRO), Norristown, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC). The company's response addressed the Request for Information regarding the Health Technology Ecosystem, stressing the importance of balancing enhanced data sharing with robust patient privacy and security. MRO, a leader in  more

Penn State trustees July recap: Board approves budget, tuition for 2026-27
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State trustees July recap: Board approves budget, tuition for 2026-27 * ABINGTON, Pa. -- Penn State's Board of Trustees finalized the University's budget and tuition and housing rates for the 2026-27 fiscal year among other actions during its meeting on July 17-18 at Penn State Abington. During its session, the trustees approved: * The final budget and tuition schedule for 2026-  more

Philadelphia Phillies and Independence Blue Cross Team Up to Launch New Community Support Program
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release: * * * Philadelphia Phillies and Independence Blue Cross team up to launch new community support program 'Phillies and IBX Give Back,' a year-long volunteer and community engagement initiative, begins this week with Christmas in July events to benefit PAL of Philadelphia * The Philadelphia Phillies and Independence Blue Cross (IBX) announce an exciting  more

Podcast: "The Power and Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services," Oyster Consulting
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 20 [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

Reed Smith expands Denver presence with major office lease
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Smith expands Denver presence with major office lease * "We are very excited about this move and our new modern space," said Julie Hardin, Reed Smith's Managing Partner - Americas. "Since opening in Denver this February, the response from both clients and the market has been outstanding. Denver continues to be one of the fastest-growing markets in the U.S. This   more

Rep. Boyle: CBO Confirms Big Ugly Law Adds 3.4 Trillion to the Deficit, Kicks Millions Off Health Care
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on July 21, 2025: * * * CBO Confirms Big Ugly Law Adds 3.4 Trillion to the Deficit, Kicks Millions Off Health Care Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement in response to the Congressional Budget Office's final cost estimate of Trump's Big Ugly Law: "President Trump and hi  more

SEC Charges CEO, Purported Infrastructure Company With Multi-Million Dollar Offering Fraud
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:25-cv-02313; D.D.C. filed July 18, 2025): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Shahnawaz Mathias aka Shah Mathias, Ameri Metro, Inc., Penndel Land Development Co., and HSRF Trust, No. 1:25-cv-02313 (D.D.C. filed July 18, 2025) On July 18, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Shahnawaz "Shah" Mathias and the Pennsylvania-based infrastructure company he founded, Am  more

Simulating the unthinkable: Models show nuclear winter food production plunge
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Simulating the unthinkable: Models show nuclear winter food production plunge * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A nuclear winter is a theoretical concept, but if the climate scenario expected to follow a large-scale nuclear war, in which smoke and soot from firestorms block sunlight, came to fruition, global temperatures would sharply drop, extinguishing most agriculture. A nuclear winter could l  more

Speakers Announced For 2025 Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The Center for Dairy Excellence issued the following news release on July 21, 2025: * * * Speakers Announced For 2025 Dairy Financial And Risk Management Conference Sessions Will Focus On Navigating Rock-Bottom Years, How High-Performing Dairies Can Level Up, and More * Harrisburg, Pa. - Registration is now open for the 16th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference, titled "Leveling Up Pennsylvania Dairy." Designed to help attendees protect   more

Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Evaluating and Improving FEMA and the Nation's Emergency Management
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Evaluating and Improving FEMA and the Nation's Emergency Management Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Chairman Scott Perry (R-PA) announced that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing to evaluate   more

Travelers may recall less safety info if in-flight safety video promotes tourism
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Travelers may recall less safety info if in-flight safety video promotes tourism * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- In the last decade, many airlines have incorporated videos into their mandatory in-flight safety demonstrations. Several national flagship airlines -- including Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines and Qantas -- also began to include footage related to their home countries in those vi  more

USW, AFL-CIO Rally in Downtown Pittsburgh, Assailing Trump's Attacks on Working People
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- The United Steelworkers issued the following news release: [Category: Union] * * * USW, AFL-CIO Rally in Downtown Pittsburgh, Assailing Trump's Attacks on Working People * Contact: Jenn Wood, jwood@usw.org, 412-562-1160 (PITTSBURGH, Pa.) - Hundreds of members of the United Steelworkers (USW) and other area unions championed the power of collective action and denounced Donald Trump's attacks on working people at a rally welcoming the AFL-CIO's nationwi  more

Your Questions Answered: Join Pennsylvania American Water's Norristown District Customer Service Sessions
CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 21 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Your Questions Answered: Join Pennsylvania American Water's Norristown District Customer Service Sessions * NORRISTOWN, Pa. (July 21, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water recently announced several outreach sessions for customers in the greater Norristown area. Customers will have the opportunity to ask questions about their water service and learn more   more