CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A new advising neighborhood takes shape along the Infinite Corridor * On any given day, MIT's famed 825-foot Infinite Corridor serves as a busy, buzzing pedestrian highway, offering campus commuters a quick, if congested, route from point A to B. With the possible exception of MIT Henge twice a year, it doesn't exactly invite lingering. Thanks to a recent renovation on the first   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Aktis Oncology Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the draft guidance document titled "Oncology Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals: Dosage Optimization During Clinical Development Guidance for Industry." The document aims to outline a framework for optimizing drug dosages in radiopharmaceutical therapies while ensuring patient safety and treatment efficacy. Aktis emphasizes the importance of evalua  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * As Holiday Season Approaches, Senator Markey Urges Department of Defense, Postal Service to Facilitate Care Package Deliveries to Overseas Troops * Letter Text (PDF) Washington (October 20, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today wrote to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Postmaster General Dave Steiner, Chair of the Postal Board of Governors Amber McReynolds, and U.S. Customs   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- Boston Consulting Group, Massachusetts, issued a report which examines the growing disparity in value generation from artificial intelligence (AI) investments across companies worldwide. The report highlights that only 5% of companies, termed "future-built," are successfully scaling AI to generate significant revenue growth, cost savings, and operational improvements. In contrast, 60% of companies have yet to realize meaningful value despite heavy AI investments,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Center for Public Representation (CPR), Easthampton, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) expressing opposition to a petition submitted by the America First Legal Foundation (AFL). The AFL's proposal seeks to amend the federal voter registration form to require additional documentation proving U.S. citizenship, which would create significant barriers for eligible voters, particularly those with disabiliti  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Oct. 24 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Construction Begins on Waterbury Train Station Improvements * Last week, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of construction on the Waterbury Train Station Redevelopments. Supported by VHB's design team, this major $35.2 million infrastructure project   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Daily Step Counts of 4,000 or More Tied to Reduced Risk of Heart Disease, Mortality in Older Women * Key Takeaways * Mass General Brigham researchers found that older women who took 4,000 steps on just one or two days a week had a 27% reduction in risk of cardiovascular disease and 26% reduction in risk of death compared to those who got less steps * The study found t  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Boston Foundation issued the following news release: * * * New data suggest Massachusetts making progress on housing construction, but permit data provides warning In preview of Greater Boston Housing Report Card, Boston Indicators highlights new dataset counting new units built in region * In a special pre-release from the upcoming 2025 Greater Boston Housing Report Card (https://www.bostonindicators.org/article-pages/2025/october/how-many-hom  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Committee Leaders Condemn Trump Administration's Illegal Mass Firings of Federal Workers During Shutdown * Washington, D.C. -- Today, 21 Democratic Ranking Members of House Committees, led by Ranking Member Robert Garcia of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, wrote to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director - and Project 2025 Architect - Russell Vought demand  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * Democratic Committee Leaders Condemn Trump Administration's Illegal Mass Firings of Federal Workers During Shutdown Today, 21 Democratic Ranking Members of House Committees, led by Ranking Member Robert Garcia of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, wrote to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director - an  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- EMD Serono, Boston, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding its draft guidance on assessing overall survival (OS) in oncology clinical trials. The letter expresses appreciation for the opportunity to offer additional insights into Docket No. FDA-2024-D-5850, which outlines approaches to evaluate OS as a critical endpoint in clinical research. In its correspondence, EMD Serono highlights the importance of integrati  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- GE Vernova, Cambridge, Massachusetts, issued a white paper on Italy's pathway towards achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, underscoring the critical juncture in the country's energy future. The white paper, Navigating the Energy Transition: Pathways to Net Zero in Italy, highlights that while Italy risks missing its 2030 climate targets, a clear roadmap focused on accelerating renewable energy deployment, grid upgrades, and storage investments can enable   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * GE Vernova to fully acquire Prolec GE joint venture - Acquiring the remaining 50% stake of the joint venture from Xignux; a highly attractive, accretive acquisition of a leading grid equipment supplier - Accelerates growth for GE Vernova's Electrification segment, the company's fastest-growing segment, while strengthening its ability to serve customers, especially i  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Gene Therapy for Heart Failure Demonstrates Safety and Efficacy in Phase 1 Trial * A phase 2 trial is being conducted after findings showed safety of the gene therapy product and stabilization or improvement in severity of patients' condition at 12 months post-treatment. Phase 1 data for a new gene therapy heart failure treatment demonstrates the drug's safety in treating  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Georgetown University issued the following news on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * Georgetown Unveils Interdisciplinary Building in Downtown DC Georgetown celebrated the opening of its new educational hub at 111 Massachusetts Ave. in downtown Washington, DC, on the university's Capitol Campus on Oct. 20. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Georgetown Interim President Robert M. Groves was joined by university and local leaders, including DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC Councilmember Charles  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin Is Number One For Q3 2025 M&A and Private Equity League Tables * Goodwin earned the top position among law firms in LSEG's Q3 2025 league tables for global M&A by deal count. The firm was also the number one law firm according to Mergermarket for US M&A, as well as global and US buyouts. LSEG ranked Goodwin as the top firm for Global Mid-Market and US Target Mid-Ma  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Healthcare and Life Sciences Leadership Summit: Strategy & Innovation * Join us for a networking dinner at Contessa in Boston on October 28, 2025, followed by a full day of Strategy & Innovation discussions at the Four Seasons * on October 29. The will gather top voices from private equity, healthcare, and life sciences to discuss the convergence of tech and innovation, t  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Community Catalyst issued the following news release: ICYMI: Tri-Caucus Press Call on the Future of Affordable Health Care * On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET, Community Catalyst joined Protect our Care and leading civil rights and health advocacy organizations to highlight the future of affordable health care and what's at stake if the enhanced premium tax credits expire. The virtual event was hosted by Protect Our Care,   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 (TNSrpt) -- The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * Institute for Clinical and Economic Review Releases Draft Evidence Report on Treatment for Smoking Cessation -- Public comment period now open until November 17, 2025; Requests to make oral comment during public meeting also being accepted -- * The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) today released a Draft Evidence Report assessing  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Josh Lichtenstein to Share Insights on 401(k) Alternatives at Institutional Investor Legal Forum Fall Roundtable * ERISA and benefits partner Josh Lichtenstein will speak at the Institutional Investor Legal Forum Fall Roundtable, scheduled for October 28 in Boston. Josh will discuss developments in 401(k) alternatives, drawing on Ropes & Gray's deep experience advising cl  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Court Upholds Question 3 Animal Confinement Law * WASHINGTON (October 21, 2025) - A Massachusetts court recently upheld most of the state's landmark animal welfare law: the 2016 Act to Prevent Cruelty to Farm Animals. The state also struck down a "slaughterhouse exemption" that it found violated the dormant Commerce Clause. The ruling, which mirrors litigation surrounding California's Propos  more

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- National Grid, an electricity and natural gas delivery company, issued the following news release: * * * National Grid Supports SUNY Adirondack Energy Efficiency Upgrades Across Campus SUNY Adirondack is advancing its commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency with a series of major energy infrastructure upgrades, supported in part by incentives from National Grid's Energy Efficiency Program. The college recently completed a multi-phase moderni  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * New CBO Report: Trump's Big Ugly Bill Includes $8.8 Billion Handout for Pharmaceutical Companies * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Democratic Health Committee leaders released a joint statement following a new report from the independent Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on a provision included in President Trump's Big Ugly Bill that will drive up prescription drug prices for America's seniors. T  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * NEWS: After Letter from Pressley, National Grid Announces Support for Mass. Households Impacted by Government Shutdown * New Resource Follows Pressley's Calls for National Grid and Eversource to Stop Utility Shutoffs for Fed Workers & Contractors During GOP Gov. Shutdown Due to Republican Shutdown, Tens of Thousands of Workers and Contractors in Massachusetts are Missing Wages and May be Unable t  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Hosts Boston Leaders for Crisis Management Conversation * On October 21 in Boston, Ropes & Gray, together with EY, hosted an invitation-only event bringing together distinguished leaders from across the region's legal community. Participants shared experiences, top priorities and perspectives on crisis response preparedness, with discussion focused on readiness  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Secures Amendments to Crack Down on Unlawful Robocalls at Commerce Committee Markup * Washington (October 21, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today successfully helped pass four amendments through the Committee as part of the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act. These amendments continue Senator Markey's  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Skilled Motorcyclist Association-Responsible, Trained and Educated Riders Inc. (SMARTER), Stoneham, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating for Donald L. Green to be appointed to the Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC). Dr. Green, a vice-chair on the SMARTER Board of Directors, is nominated to represent Category D as a qualified voice in motorcyclist safety. In the letter addressed to the selection commi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan Secures $365,000 in Federal Funding for New Gardner Firefighter Radios * LOWELL, MA - Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) announced that the City of Gardner was awarded $365,000 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program to purchase new fire-rated radio systems for the Gardner Fire Department. The funding will replace aging portable radios that are beyond their servi  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Viridian Therapeutics Enters Royalty Financing Agreement with DRI Healthcare for up to $300 Million * Ropes & Gray advised Viridian Therapeutics in entering a royalty financing agreement with DRI Healthcare Acquisitions for up to $300 million and accelerated its timelines for the submission of the company's veligrotug biologics license application and the topline clinical d  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Calls on Treasury to Close Gaps in GENIUS Act to Protect Consumers, U.S. Financial Stability, and National Security "Experts, policymakers, and Democratic and Republican members of Congress have raised the importance of fixing flaws in the GENIUS Act as written" Treasury "has a responsibility to quickly prop  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Cassidy Pass Bipartisan Bill to Simplify IRS Error Notices for Taxpayers * Bipartisan bill now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help (IRS MATH) Act, bipartisan legislation championed by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.), to simpli  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Kim Call for Moratorium on Deposit Insurance Approvals for Commercially-Owned Banks Until Congress Closes Oversight Loophole "A moratorium would provide Congress with an opportunity to address a longstanding crack in the wall separating banking and commerce before it becomes a chasm." * U.S. Senators Elizab  more