UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * (Super) positioned for quantum tech * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- This year, the world is marking the 100th anniversary of quantum mechanics, the beginning of a scientific revolution so important that it prompted the United Nations to declare 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Quantum science -- the study of the behavior of subatomic particles -- has already c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Calls on Trump Admin to Fully Restore Public Access to Budget Data Law Passed in 2022 Requires Full Public Access to Data on How Agencies Spend Funds Appropriated by Congress * PHILADELPHIA, PA - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Trump administration  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Stacy Garrity Running for Governor in Pennsylvania DGA spokesperson Izzi Levy released the following statement on Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity launching a campaign for governor: "Stacy Garrity is as extreme as they come - and with her dangerous agenda and a record of lauding DC Republicans' disastrous budget bill, she can't be trusted to stand up for Pennsylvanians. Garrity's  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Enviri Corp., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation emphasizing critical enhancements needed in the upcoming surface transportation authorizing legislation. The corporation aims to align its recommendations with USDOT's core objectives of improving transportation safety, expediting project delivery, and fostering essential partnerships with states and stakeholders. Among the key suggestions from Enviri,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSFR) -- The Export-Import Bank has opened a public comment period for a large financing request. The application seeks a long-term loan or guarantee exceeding $100 million to assist with exporting U.S.-made locomotives to Mexico. Wabtec Corp., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is the main supplier for the transaction, which is designed to support the export of locomotives. These locomotives would be used for freight rail transport inside Mexico and in commerce between Mexico and   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Boyle Warns SEPTA Funding Impasse Will Cost Amtrak Passengers * PHILADELPHIA, PA - This morning, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) held a virtual press briefing to sound the alarm about how the SEPTA funding impasse could cost southeastern Pennsylvania tens of millions in Amtrak funding and damage Amtrak's ability to contribute to Philadelphia's economy. "Tens of thousands of my co  more

RADNOR, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- The Lincoln Financial Corp. issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * Lincoln Financial enhances fixed indexed annuities with new Cap Lock strategy and exclusive Nasdaq Priva Index Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) announced today the latest enhancements to its fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) to help meet investor needs for more upside growth opportunity and diversification. Lincoln has added a 1 Year Cap Lock account that tracks the performance of   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW YORK TIMES: Rob Bresnahan's "Stock Trades Draw More Scrutiny" As He Has "Appeared To Benefit From The Consequences Of His Own Votes" * Latest reporting reveals Bresnahan dumped Pennsylvania hospital bonds before voting to gut Medicaid, and that he refuses to commit to stop trading Major new reporting from this weekend is raising further questions about Rob Bresnahan's stock   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Board of Trustees to meet Sept. 11-12 at University Park * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State Board of Trustees will hold its next public meetings Sept. 11-12 at the University Park campus. Committees will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, in The Nittany Lion Inn boardroom. The public meeting of the full board will begin at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at the same   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Pennsylvania Coal Alliance, Harrisburg, has submitted a public comment letter to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) addressing the proposed rule on electronic surveying equipment, Docket No. MSHA 2025-0087. The organization, which represents a significant portion of Pennsylvania's coal operators and related businesses, believes the proposed rule could lead to improved safety in the industry, but calls for amendments to better reflect the realities of mode  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation urging the agency to prioritize the enhancement and continuation of critical infrastructure programs as it prepares to reauthorize the current surface transportation statute expiring in 2026. The organization underscores the pressing need to bolster the safety and connectivity of the nation's surface transportation, emphasizing its economic   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Podcast: The Realities of AI Implementation: What Every Firm Needs to Know, Oyster Consulting * Partner Carolyn Welshhans joined a podcast from Oyster Consulting to continue her discussion from Part One and Part Two of this podcast series. In Part Three, Carolyn and her fellow panelists analyze the practical realities facing firms implementing artificial intellig  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Smith achieves top rankings in PitchBook's Global League Tables Q2 2025 * "These are truly outstanding numbers for our firm and speak to the depth and breadth of the work we are doing on a global scale across all facets of the private equity arena," said Chris Sheaffer, global vice-chair of the Private Equity Group. "The growth we have seen in our standing over   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Smith's Schmarak and Bale recognized for MA leadership in Crain's Chicago * Bradley Schmarak is co-head of Reed Smith's Private Equity Group, a role in which he helps lead personnel, administrative, business development, and client management activities. He works extensively with general counsels, senior management teams, and boards of directors in complex domes  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Aug. 19 -- Stockton University issued the following news: * * * Stockton Creates Transfer Pathway with Bucks County Community College Stockton University has signed a dual admission and transfer partnership agreement with Bucks County Community College that will help students make a smooth transition from the two-year college to Stockton's bachelor's degree programs. The agreement strengthens the relationship between Stockton and Bucks, located in Newtown, Pennsylvania,  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Transportation Services announces fall 2025 service changes * UNIVERSITY PARK. Pa. -- Transportation Services has announced the following service changes and updates ahead of the fall 2025 semester. ParkWhiz launches as new event parking reservation system for University Park Transportation Services has announced ParkWhiz as the new parking reservation platform for events at the Unive  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * University Park Sustainable Landscape Initiative accelerates with donor support * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- In 2024, after a year of planning, interviews, on-site studies and student engagement, Penn State published its Sustainable Landscape Implementation Plan. The plan explores ways to transition the campus' predominately tree and lawn landscape to a more biodiverse, lower-maintenance lan  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Investigating barriers to menopause care for Medicaid patients Rising third-year Eri Maeda dedicated her summer to a Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program project exploring how insurance status may shape access to menopause care in the U.S. * During an EMT shift at her local ambulatory clinic, rising third-year Eri Maeda unlocked a new research interest:  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY! 5th Circuit blocks West Texas A&M's unconstitutional drag ban * NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 18, 2025 -- In a victory for student expression on campus, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit today overruled a lower court to halt an unconstitutional ban on student drag performances at West Texas A&M University. In March 2023, West Texas A&M President Wal  more