WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * As Extreme Weather Events Persist, Markey, Massachusetts Delegation Urge Army Corps to Address Staffing Cuts in Massachusetts * Letter Text (PDF) Washington (September 18, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and every member of the Massachusetts congressional delegation--Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representatives Richard Neal (MA-01), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Lori Trahan  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 20 (TNSrpt) -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Severe Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal Thoughts Continue to Decrease Among College Students Compared to 2022 data, severe depression among students dropped from 23 to 18 percent and suicidal thoughts decreased from 15 to 11 percent in the 2024-2025 Healthy Minds Study. * For the third year in a row, college students are reporting lower rates of depression, anxiety and su  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Clark, Duckworth Reintroduce Bill Providing Affordable and Accessible Child Care for Parenting Students * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) reintroduced legislation to help increase access to on-campus child care for the more than 3 million parenting students currently enrolled in postsecondary education programs. Desp  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 20 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release: * * * Concept Becomes Reality: How GE Vernova and Ontario Power Generation Are Writing the Next Chapter of Nuclear Power As global energy demand grows and nations seek out lower-carbon, more secure power supply, next-generation nuclear can play an important role. Outside Bowmanville, on the north shore of Lake Ontario, Canada, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Dominican National Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison for Unlawful Re-Entry and Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and Cocaine * BOSTON - A Dominican national residing in Methuen, Mass. has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for unlawfully re-entering the United States after deportation and possessing narcotics intended for d  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Easton Man Convicted of Wire Fraud * BOSTON - An Easton man was convicted today, following an eight-day trial of using Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds to secretly purchase a home in the name of a close relative. Bill Dessaps, 49, was convicted of two counts of wire fraud conspiracy, one count of money laundering, and one count of bank fraud.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Education Department Inspector General Opens Investigation into DOGE's Access to Sensitive Institutional and Student Loan Borrower Data, Following Push By Warren, Senators * Following a push by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and nine other senators, the Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) agreed to open an investigation into DOGE's infiltration of ED's in  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin Responds to EC Consultation on FSR Guidelines * We're happy to share that Goodwin's Antitrust team, led by partner Stephen Mavroghenis and associates Hyunseok Doh and Christina Kolotourou, has contributed to the European Commission's public consultation on the draft guidelines on the application of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR). The consultation provide  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 [Category: Energy]-- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * Grotesque Billionaire "Nightclub" Pops Up Outside Treasury, Demanding Rachel Reeves Tax Their Billions * London, UK. Today, climate activists transformed the steps of the UK Treasury into a grotesque VIP nightclub -- complete with billionaires, fossil fuel bosses, and British Chancellor Rac  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement at a markup of the Fair and Accountable IRS Reviews Act (H.R. 5346): * * * (As prepared for delivery) On this bill, I tend to give a lot of credence to the recommendations of the taxpayer advocate, but it's hard to take any Republican tax administration efforts seriously when you consider how they've treated the IRS. Under their watch, it'  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Hiltzik: The Trump administration's attack on Social Security is looking worse * Washington, D.C. - In a new piece, Los Angeles Times columnist Michael Hiltzik underscores the Trump administration's attacks on Social Security and the need for bipartisan Congressional action to protect Social Security. Read the full column here and below. The Trump administration's attack on Soc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Ranking Member Markey Slams Trump Administration's Malfunctioning Manufacturing Agenda at Small Business Committee Hearing Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) highlighted how Trump's attacks on the American economy and draconian rule changes at the Small Business Administration (SBA) are hurting small   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * In GeekWire Article, Regina Sam Penti Discussed Significance of Anthropic's $1.5 Billion AI Copyright Settlement * In a GeekWire article, Regina Sam Penti, a partner in the technology and IP transactions practice and co-lead of the firm's artificial intelligence (AI) industry group, discussed the significance of Anthropic's proposed $1.5 billion settlement in a case brough  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Janet Coscino Named to Chicago Lawyer's 2025 40 Under Forty Illinois Attorneys to Watch * Chicago Lawyer has recognized private equity partner Janet Coscino in its 2025 edition of the "40 Under Forty Illinois Attorneys to Watch." This annual list honors attorneys under the age of 40 in Illinois who excel in client service, demonstrate leadership, and make significant contr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Joint Leadership Statement on the Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Assistant Leader Joe Neguse and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement: Brendan Carr, the so-called Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has engaged in the corrupt abuse of p  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Sept. 19 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Maggie Maddox Presents on WTS Connecticut Chapter's Leadership Panel * This week, Transit & Rail Project Manager Maggie Maddox led a discussion at the WTS Connecticut Chapter's annual Leadership and Mentorship Roundtable. The event featured a robust panel of sen  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Pushes Justice Department to Act on Former Steward CEO Ralph de la Torre's Criminal Contempt Referral from the Senate * Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), today wrote to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi expressing his frustration with the Department of Justice's (DOJ) inaction on the criminal contempt referral of Dr. Ralph de la Torre, former CEO of Steward Health Care. Nearly one   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton Explains 'No' Vote on H.Res.719 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - "I strongly condemn political violence in every form, and I mourn with each and every one of the family members and loved ones that has suffered because of political violence, including the Kirk family. People should not be killed because of their political beliefs. That's not how democracies work. But I cannot vote for a resoluti  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement a markup of health bills: * * * (As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In last few months we have seen what is likely the most destructive, blatant attack on health care in this nation's history. Republicans have amassed absolute power over all three branches of government and have wielded it with reckless disregard for the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Statement on House Republicans Abdication of Responsibility * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after voting against H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2026. "House Republicans have once again shown us where their priorities lie: with the billionaire class. They had no problem permanently extending tax cut  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Statement on Joint Legacy Framework * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the Irish and British governments announced a joint framework to address the legacy issues in Northern Ireland. "I am pleased that the Irish and British governments have agreed on a comprehensive framework that charts a constructive path forward on a mat  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 19 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * Newsom Signs Improved Cap-and-Invest Program, New Energy Affordability Initiatives into Law * SACRAMENTO, Calif. (September 19, 2025)--Governor Newsom signed three new bills into law today that will reduce energy costs across California while continuing to invest in the state's clean energy future. The package includes reauthorizing and updating the state's  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 20 -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following statement on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * Oceantic Statement: Action Against SouthCoast Wind Sabotages New England Grid, Affordable Energy Late yesterday, the Department of Justice filed to voluntarily remand its approval of SouthCoast Wind's Construction and Operations Plan. The 2.4 GW project was scheduled to deliver reliable, affordable power to more than 1 million Massachu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Issues Statement, 118 Democratic Colleagues Decline to Support H. Res. 719 * Pressley Has Condemned Violence and Extended Condolences to Charlie Kirk's Family Congressional Black Caucus Offered Strident Opposition to the Divisive Resolution WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued a statement after joining 118 Democratic colleagues in declining to support H. Re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Slams Republicans for Blocking Senate Resolution Condemning FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's Censorship of Jimmy Kimmel * Watch: Senator Markey's remarks decrying Trump FCC's censorship of media organizations Resolution Text (PDF) Washington (September 18, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today aske  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan, Fitzpatrick Introduce HEADACHE Act to Launch First-Ever Federal Initiative on Headache Disorders * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) introduced the Headache Education, Access, Diagnosis, and Care Health Equity (HEADACHE) Act, bipartisan legislation that will establish for the first time a coordinated federal initiati  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * What does the future hold for generative AI? * When OpenAI introduced ChatGPT to the world in 2022, it brought generative artificial intelligence into the mainstream and started a snowball effect that led to its rapid integration into industry, scientific research, health care, and the everyday lives of people who use the technology. What comes next for this powerful but imperfe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark: "Democrats Will Be Voting for the American People." * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) for a press conference condemning Republicans' plan to defund health care, hike premiums, and close hospitals. Below is a transcript of her remarks: "We are liv  more