Thursday - September 18, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Friday September 05, 2025 ( 33 items )  

$3M grant seeks bioprinted solution for reconstructive surgery's blood problem
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $3M grant seeks bioprinted solution for reconstructive surgery's blood problem * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- When patients undergo reconstructive surgery for devastating injuries, one of the biggest obstacles surgeons face is restoring blood supply to the repaired tissue. Without a functioning vascular system, new grafts cannot survive. With a new $3 million grant from the National Institutes  more

Bryn Mawr Launches Multiphase Campus Safety Upgrades
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Bryn Mawr Launches Multiphase Campus Safety Upgrades * Bryn Mawr College is rolling out a series of campus safety upgrades as part of a multiphase plan to modernize emergency infrastructure and building access. The College will be installing card access at a number of buildings in the near future. The buildings gaining card access include Taylor Hall, the Benham Gateway and the Human Resources building,   more

Carnegie Mellon: NIL Levels the Playing Field in College Football, Study Finds
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 5 (TNSrep) -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * NIL Levels the Playing Field in College Football, Study Finds Carnegie Mellon University researchers found that name, image and likeness (NIL) rules, which let college athletes earn money through things like endorsements, sponsorships or selling their personal brand, are making college football fairer and more exciting. Researchers Tim Derdenger from CMU's Tepper School of Business and   more

CMU Students Help Low-Income Workers Claim Tax Credits Worth Thousands
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 5 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * CMU Students Help Low-Income Workers Claim Tax Credits Worth Thousands By Emma Folts Every year, millions of low-income workers miss out on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), leaving about $7 billion in unclaimed refunds. A team of graduate students at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy set out to change that. Partnering with the National Leagu  more

Deluzio Announces $473,000 Federal Grant for the Community College of Beaver County
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Announces $473,000 Federal Grant for the Community College of Beaver County * CENTER TOWNSHIP, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that $473,491 in National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education program grant funds have been awarded to Community College of Beaver County (CCBC). The grant will support CCBC's long-term efforts to strengthen and exp  more

Deluzio Continues Fight for Real Competition in the Defense Industrial Base, Introduces Bill Requiring Report on Defense Industry Mergers and Acquisitions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Continues Fight for Real Competition in the Defense Industrial Base, Introduces Bill Requiring Report on Defense Industry Mergers and Acquisitions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Armed Services Committee member Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) introduced a new bill to help lawmakers and the public better understand the impact of mergers and acquisitions on competition in the defense  more

Democratic Women's Caucus Demands Justice for Survivors of Epstein Following Heart-Wrenching Meeting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Women's Caucus Demands Justice for Survivors of Epstein Following Heart-Wrenching Meeting * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Wednesday September 3, Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) Executive Steering Committee members met with a group of the brave survivors who traveled to Capitol Hill to share the stories of their abuse at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirators. As they s  more

Democratic Women's Caucus Urges Trump Admin to Rescind Proposed Rule to Ban Abortion Care for Veterans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Women's Caucus Urges Trump Admin to Rescind Proposed Rule to Ban Abortion Care for Veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) members fought against the Trump administration's Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposed rule to reinstate a near-total ban on abortion care and abortion counseling, including for veterans who have been raped or whose p  more

Elite, But Not Elitist: How Chair Jami McKeon Has Shifted and Shaped the Culture at Morgan Lewis, Lawdragon
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Elite, But Not Elitist: How Chair Jami McKeon Has Shifted and Shaped the Culture at Morgan Lewis, Lawdragon * Firm Chair Jami McKeon was featured by Lawdragon in a Q&A highlighting her remarkable career trajectory at Morgan Lewis -- from her time as an associate in an era of few women lawyers, through her years as a formidable litigator and practice leader, to he  more

Ending Vaccine Requirements Puts Floridians and Others at Risk
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * Ending Vaccine Requirements Puts Floridians and Others at Risk * Statement attributable to: Jason M. Goldman, MD, MACP President, American College of Physicians Ankush K. Bansal, MD, FACP Governor, American College of Physicians, Florida Elisa M. Sottile, MD, FACP Governor, American College of Physicians, Florida WASHINGTON September 4, 2025  more

Exhibition, tours celebrate decades of long-term physics, materials strength
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Exhibition, tours celebrate decades of long-term physics, materials strength * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- In 1955, Penn State Professor of Physics Erwin W. Muller became the first person to see an atom. Using a field ion microscope of his own invention -- a landmark advance in scientific instrumentation that magnified these building blocks of the universe more than two million times -- Mulle  more

Explore What's New: Fresh Courses This Year at Bryn Mawr
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Explore What's New: Fresh Courses This Year at Bryn Mawr * A new academic year means new opportunities to discover ideas, perspectives, and passions. This year, Bryn Mawr is offering a range of brand-new courses that invite students to explore fresh questions and disciplines. With the Add/Drop period open until Tuesday, Sept. 10, now is the perfect time to see if one of these classes could spark your curio  more

Fitzpatrick Leads Historic Bipartisan Effort to Ban Congressional Stock Trading
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Leads Historic Bipartisan Effort to Ban Congressional Stock Trading * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), along with a diverse and bipartisan coalition of lawmakers including, Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Seth Magaziner (D-RI), Chip Roy (R-TX), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), and Tim Burchett (R-TN), introduced the Restore Trust in Congress Ac  more

Forum Speaker Series hosts Caroline Fitzgerald on Oct. 13 at Penn Stater
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Forum Speaker Series hosts Caroline Fitzgerald on Oct. 13 at Penn Stater * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Caroline Fitzgerald, founder and CEO of GOALS, a consultancy and media platform dedicated to growing women's sports, will present a talk on Oct. 13 in the Dean's Hall of the Penn Stater Conference Center. Fitzerald's talk, titled "Barbie, Beyonce, Taylor Swift and the Inevitable Prosperity o  more

From Classrooms to Lounges: Campus Spaces Get a Summer Refresh
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * From Classrooms to Lounges: Campus Spaces Get a Summer Refresh * A student enjoys the sunshine on the Rhoads patio. Over the summer, Facilities Services staff and contractors hired by the College completed a number of projects aimed at refreshing and improving the spaces where students, faculty, and staff learn, work, and gather. "Each of these summer improvements was guided by a simple goal: to make B  more

From First-Years to Seniors, Celebrating the Start of a New Academic Year
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * From First-Years to Seniors, Celebrating the Start of a New Academic Year * The start of the academic year always brings a mix of excitement, anticipation, and a touch of nervous energy. This fall was no exception. Bookended by new students moving into their dorms and Convocation on the first day of classes, the week featured a number of events for new and returning students, including an academic fair, a   more

Kelly honors Butler native named "Marine of the Year"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly honors Butler native named "Marine of the Year" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) met with Butler native and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Zachary Sessa in Kelly's Washington office Thursday morning. On September 3, Maj. Sessa was honored as the " 2025 Military Times Marine of the Year (link is external) " during a ceremony hosted by the Military Times and Military Times F  more

La Roche University Powers Pennsylvania's Economy With $121.5 Million Impact and Over 1,000 Jobs
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 5 (TNSrpt) -- La Roche University issued the following news release: * * * La Roche University Powers Pennsylvania's Economy with $121.5 Million Impact and Over 1,000 Jobs A new study reveals La Roche University is not only educating future leaders but also fueling Pennsylvania's economy--generating $121.5 million in annual economic activity and supporting more than 1,000 jobs across the Commonwealth. Commissioned by the Association of Independent Colleges and  more

Lackluster Progress in Reducing Chesapeake Bay Pollution Underscores Need for Strong Agreement
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 5 (TNSrep) -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release on Sept. 4, 2025: * * * Lackluster Progress in Reducing Chesapeake Bay Pollution Underscores Need for Strong Agreement Pennsylvania's Susquehanna River a Bright Spot * While there is slightly less pollution flowing into the Chesapeake Bay from major rivers in recent years, water quality in the Bay has remained steady, according to an analysis released yesterday (https://www.chesapeakebay  more

Mackenzie Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Mackenzie Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, announced that applications are now open for the 2025 Congressional App Challenge -- a nationwide competition designed to promote STEM education and encourage innovation among middle and high school   more

Morgan Lewis Hires Trade Sanctions Partner as Demand for Work Increases Alongside Tariff Tensions, The National Law Journal
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Hires Trade Sanctions Partner as Demand for Work Increases Alongside Tariff Tensions, The National Law Journal * The National Law Journal spoke with partner Michael Huneke about his move to Morgan Lewis. Mike discussed his reasons for choosing Morgan Lewis to continue his international trade, sanctions, and anti-money laundering practice, and how the  more

Newly named Child Health Research Center to advance health of children, families
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Newly named Child Health Research Center to advance health of children, families * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Since 2004, the Center for Childhood Obesity Research in Penn State's College of Health and Human Development has developed evidence-based strategies to promote healthy growth and eating behaviors in children and families. In recognition of the interconnectedness of children's phys  more

Penn State's Fall 'Night at the Museums' event scheduled for evening of Sept. 11
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State's Fall 'Night at the Museums' event scheduled for evening of Sept. 11 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State Museum Consortium will hold the fall 2025 "Night at the Museums" event on Thursday, Sept. 11. Participating museums, galleries and performance spaces on the University Park campus will be open extended hours from 4 to 8 p.m. Admittance to the museums is free and open t  more

Pennsylvania American Water Announces $479,000 Butler Wastewater System Upgrade
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 4 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Announces $479,000 Butler Wastewater System Upgrade * BUTLER, Pa. (Sept. 4, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water announced the start of an approximately $479,000 project to replace nearly 2,000 feet of 12-inch aging wastewater main that had been subject to multiple breaks on Sawmill Run Road in Butler Township, Butler County.   more

Reed Smith bolsters capital markets practice in New York
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Smith bolsters capital markets practice in New York * "We have been strategically expanding our capital markets, private equity, and global corporate transactional practices. The arrival of Yuta and Ashley further demonstrates that our investment in attracting top talent and strengthening our corporate team is paying off. They are tremendous assets to our client  more

Reed Smith expands Entertainment & Media Industry Group with addition of Michael Perlstein in Century City
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Smith expands Entertainment & Media Industry Group with addition of Michael Perlstein in Century City * "We are thrilled to welcome Michael to our team. Michael is one of my mentors and the leading copyright authority in the music business. He has led the purchase and sale of some of the most iconic music catalogs of all time, long before copyrights became recog  more

Reed Smith team obtains declination of prosecution in high-profile criminal investigation of celebrity client
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Smith team obtains declination of prosecution in high-profile criminal investigation of celebrity client * While investigators initially recommended the filing of criminal charges, Ahn and Kahn, through early engagement with law enforcement and multiple detailed presentations, successfully convinced California-based district attorneys that they should forgo all   more

Republican Attorneys General Accuse Net-Zero Standards Setters of Running Climate Cartel, The Wall Street Journal
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Republican Attorneys General Accuse Net-Zero Standards Setters of Running Climate Cartel, The Wall Street Journal * Partner Will McEnroe was quoted by The Wall Street Journal in an article discussing how Republican attorneys general are challenging corporate climate initiatives, particularly net-zero standards set by international organizations, highlighting a gr  more

Sanctions, Export Controls, and Global Investigations Leader Michael Huneke Joins Morgan Lewis
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Sanctions, Export Controls, and Global Investigations Leader Michael Huneke Joins Morgan Lewis * WASHINGTON, DC, September 4, 2025: Morgan Lewis continues to expand its international trade, sanctions, and global investigations capabilities with the arrival of Michael Huneke, who most recently served as co-chair of the sanctions, export controls, and anti-money la  more

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- Sept. 4
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- Sept. 4 * As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 20 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to: * Fred Aebli, lecturer of information sciences and technology (IST) at Penn State Scran  more

UPenn School of Arts & Sciences: Where AI Models Fall Short in Mimicking the Expressiveness of Human Speech
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Where AI models fall short in mimicking the expressiveness of human speech Undergraduates Kevin Li, Henry Huang, and Ethan Yang worked with linguistics professor Jianjing Kuang to compare speech production and perception by humans and AI--research that can help companies move closer to natural and expressive AI speech. * It's not just what is said but how it's a  more

Warren, Duckworth, Durbin, Houlahan, Goodlander, Ramirez Lead Investigation into Trump Administration's Betrayal of Immigrant Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Duckworth, Durbin, Houlahan, Goodlander, Ramirez Lead Investigation into Trump Administration's Betrayal of Immigrant Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), along with Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), Maggie Goodlander (D-N.H.), and Delia C. Ramirez   more

Weight change may contribute to cognitive decline in older adults
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Weight change may contribute to cognitive decline in older adults * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Adults over 65 whose weight decreases or fluctuates by more than 5% may experience faster cognitive decline, according to researchers in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Penn State. The team published their findings in the journal Obesity. "We examined 11 years of data related to weight,  more