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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Delaware Newsletter for Sunday September 21, 2025 ( 22 items )  

Ahead of ACIP Meeting, Senator Blunt Rochester Questions Former CDC Director Susan Monarez
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * Ahead of ACIP Meeting, Senator Blunt Rochester Questions Former CDC Director Susan Monarez U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today participated in a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing with Dr. Susan Monarez, the recently fired Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Dr. Deb Houry, who recently resig  more

AstraZeneca: Airsupra U.S. Prescribing Information Updated to Reflect the Statistically Significant Severe Exacerbation Risk Reduction in Patients With Mild Asthma Compared With Albuterol
WILMINGTON, Delaware, Sept. 19 (TNSjou) -- AstraZeneca, a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * AIRSUPRA (albuterol/budesonide) US prescribing information updated to reflect the statistically significant severe exacerbation risk reduction in patients with mild asthma compared with albuterol The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for AIRSUPRA * AIRSUPRA's US Prescribing Information now includes clinica  more

AstraZeneca: Saphnelo Self-Administration Tulip-SC Phase III Trial Meets Primary Endpoint in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Based on an Interim Analysis
WILMINGTON, Delaware, Sept. 18 -- AstraZeneca, a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * SAPHNELO self-administration TULIP-SC Phase III trial meets primary endpoint in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus based on an interim analysis Subcutaneous administration of first-in-class biologic SAPHNELO demonstrates statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in disease activity * Positive high-level results from a pre-specified interim analysis  more

AstraZeneca: Update on the Resolute Phase III Trial for Fasenra in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
WILMINGTON, Delaware, Sept. 18 -- AstraZeneca, a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * Update on the RESOLUTE Phase III trial for FASENRA in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease The RESOLUTE Phase III trial of AstraZeneca's did not achieve statistical significance in the primary endpoint in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)./i Sharon Barr, Executive Vice President, BioPharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca, said: "COPD, which remains a leadin  more

Blunt Rochester, Coons, McBride Call on EPA to Maintain the Endangerment Finding, Protect Delaware's Environment and Public Health
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Blunt Rochester, Coons, McBride Call on EPA to Maintain the Endangerment Finding, Protect Delaware's Environment and Public HealthBlunt Rochester, Coons, McBride Call on EPA to Maintain the Endangerment Finding, Protect Delaware's Environment and Public Health U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Chris Coons and U.S. Representative Sarah McBride (all D-Del.) sent a letter to U.S. Environm  more

ChristianaCare Calls for Enhanced Payment Structure for Urgent Care Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- ChristianaCare, a prominent not-for-profit health care delivery system based in Wilmington, Delaware, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs for Calendar Year 2026. The health system is advocating for separate coding and payment for evaluation and management visits provided at urgent care centers, emphasizing the vi  more

County Employment and Wages in Delaware -- First Quarter 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Delaware -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose in Delaware's two largest counties, Sussex and New Castle, from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that Sussex County had the larger over-  more

Democratic Senators Release Statement on Market Structure Legislation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * Democratic Senators Release Statement on Market Structure Legislation U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), and Ang  more

DuPont Announces Amendment to Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations for Senior Notes
WILMINGTON, Delaware, Sept. 17 -- DuPont issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * DuPont Announces Amendment to Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations for Senior Notes DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE: DD) ("DuPont") announced today an amendment to its previously announced offers to exchange (each an "Exchange Offer" and, collectively, the "Exchange Offers") any and all of its outstanding (i) 4.725% Notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes"), (ii) 5.319% Notes due 2038 (the "2038 Not  more

DuPont to Outline Value Creation Strategy and Financial Framework
WILMINGTON, Delaware, Sept. 19 -- DuPont issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * DuPont to Outline Value Creation Strategy and Financial Framework - Transformation to a simplified, more focused portfolio aligned to secular growth trends with a clear path for acceleration - Outlines strategy to enhance operational and commercial excellence to drive growth, margin expansion and strong free cash flow - Presents medium-term financial targets; recasts 2025 financial guidance t  more

Employee Retention Credit Tax Scheme Lands Philadelphia Man in Federal Prison for Three Years
WILMINGTON, Delaware, Sept. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware posted the following news release: * * * Employee Retention Credit Tax Scheme Lands Philadelphia Man in Federal Prison for Three Years Julianne E. Murray, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that Carnell Ragan, 59, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today to three years in federal prison for assisting in the filing of false tax forms. Ragan was also ordered to pay over $  more

HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eunice
LOVELAND, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, issued the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eunice HOUSTON, TX: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 41-key Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eunice, located at 1251 Laurel Street, Eunice, Louisiana 70535. The property, built in 2003, was purchased by A&K Hospitality of Eunice LLC, based in Delaware, Ohio, from Tri Parish Hospitality LLC,   more

Inkit Inc. Bid Protest Dismissed, GAO Upholds Army's Vendor Selection
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Government Accountability Office has dismissed a protest from Inkit Inc., a company based in Wilmington, Delaware, regarding a U.S. Army task order for DocuSign software. The U.S. Army awarded the contract to Carahsoft Technology Corporation of Reston, Virginia, through its Computer Hardware Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) program. The Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement mandates the CHESS program as the required source for all commercial IT purch  more

Last of 8 Defendants Sentenced in Transnational Money Laundering "Phantom Hacker" Conspiracy
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio posted the following news release: * * * Last of Eight Defendants Sentenced in Transnational Money Laundering "Phantom Hacker" Conspiracy Scheme Took Life Savings from Victims in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois and Indiana * TOLEDO, Ohio - The last of eight defendants who participated in a vast transnational money laundering conspiracy, that robbed victims in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois and Indiana of their  more

Philadelphia CBP officers arrest Delaware woman on warrant for vehicle operation causing death
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Philadelphia CBP officers arrest Delaware woman on warrant for vehicle operation causing death * PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a Mexican national at Philadelphia International Airport on Saturday who was wanted by Delaware authorities on a charge of operating a vehicle causing death of another. CBP officers intercepted   more

Robinhood's Money Drills Levels the Financial Playing Field: Expanding Financial Education to New Campuses and More Athletes
MENLO PARK, California, Sept. 20 -- Robinhood Markets, a financial services company, issued the following news: * * * Robinhood's Money Drills Levels the Financial Playing Field: Expanding Financial Education to New Campuses and More Athletes University of Delaware, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Pennsylvania State University, and Stanford University to introduce financial education coursework with support from Robinhood Money Drills; Program expands to support certifications for P  more

Senator Blunt Rochester Delivers Maiden Speech on Senate Floor, Outlines Her Vision for Serving Delaware and the Nation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Delivers Maiden Speech on Senate Floor, Outlines Her Vision for Serving Delaware and the Nation U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today delivered her maiden speech on the Senate floor. Blunt Rochester was elected in November 2024 as Delaware's 58th United States Senator. She is the first woman and Black elected official to serve Delaware in the U.S. Senate,   more

Senator Blunt Rochester Statement on Protecting Heath Care for Americans, Avoiding a Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Statement on Protecting Heath Care for Americans, Avoiding a Shutdown U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today released the following statement after voting for a Democratic-led continuing resolution to protect health care for millions of Americans and keep the government open: "Today, I was proud to vote for a bill that would fund the go  more

Senator Coons highlights impact of social media on political violence and extremism in joint CBS "Face the Nation" interview with Senator Lankford
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons highlights impact of social media on political violence and extremism in joint CBS "Face the Nation" interview with Senator Lankford * WASHINGTON - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) appeared in a joint interview with James Lankford (R-Okla.) on CBS News' Face the Nation on Sunday with Major Garrett, where he discussed how social media is contributing to in  more

Senators Blunt Rochester, Britt Introduce Bill to Leverage Immersive Technology on Behalf of American Workers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Blunt Rochester, Britt Introduce Bill to Leverage Immersive Technology on Behalf of American Workers U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today introduced the Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act. The bill would create more opportunities for quality workforce training that leads to employment and help ensure every American has the skil  more

Senators Blunt Rochester, Gallego Introduce Bill to Protect Fed Independence, Prevent Dual Appointments
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Blunt Rochester, Gallego Introduce Bill to Protect Fed Independence, Prevent Dual Appointments U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) joined Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) to introduce the Fed Integrity and Independence Act to prohibit members of the Federal Reserve from holding multiple positions appointed by the President. The bill is cosponsored by fellow Senate Banking, Ho  more

Senators Coons, Kaine, Paul, colleagues refile legislation to challenge Trump's tariffs on Canada
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Kaine, Paul, colleagues refile legislation to challenge Trump's tariffs on Canada * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Rand Paul (R-Ky.), as well as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), announced they had refiled legislation to undo President Donald Trump's International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs on Canada. T  more