DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 23 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The Arc Advisory Group issued the following news release: * * * AI Drives the Electric Power Generation Software Market * According to ARC Advisory Group's research, utilities are investing in grid optimization tools, nuclear support systems, and AI-powered field service platforms to meet growing electricity demand and ensure reliability. Upgrades to data platforms and historians are helping utilities manage renewables and regulator  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * As Republican Shutdown Continues, Markey, Pressley Highlight Food Insecurity for Massachusetts Families and Stress to Bay State Food Banks and Anti-Hunger Organizations * Watch: Sen. Markey, Rep. Pressley, advocates highlight impact of Republican shutdown on Bay State food banks Boston (October 24, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), top Democrat on the Health, Education, Labor,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The Boston University School of Law, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) supporting existing citizen petitions aimed at safeguarding access to mifepristone. These petitions urge the FDA to eliminate the restrictive Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) associated with mifepristone, which they argue impedes patient access to this essential medication. The letter emphasizes that medication abortion rem  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 25 -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * Innovative CFA Play Puts Generative AI to the Shakespeare Test Dream, an iteration of the Bard's classic A Midsummer Night's Dream, uses image-projecting software Random Actor to bring the production to life By Alene Bouranova The works of William Shakespeare remain as popular today as when he wrote them in the late 16th century. Their timeless quality is what made one of them the perfect testing ground for  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 23 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * Dr. Kim Waddell Named New Union of Concerned Scientists Board Chair * Dr. Kim Waddell, a prominent environmental scientist, assumed chairmanship of the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) board of directors today. He has deep expertise in natural hazard mitigation, coastal and marine ecosystems, and other issues at the intersection of climate change and reso  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 24 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release: * * * GE Vernova inaugurates its first repair center for enhanced aero-derivative gas turbine support in southern Latin America - A new GE Vernova repair service center has opened in Argentina to support outage needs in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay - Lean methodologies will help improve lead times for delivering aero gas turbines components - Project aligns with GE Vernova's plan  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * In Corporate Counsel, Christine Moundas Discussed HHS Information Blocking Enforcement and Compliance Strategies * In a Corporate Counsel and Law.com article, health care partner Christine Moundas, who co-leads the firm's digital health initiative, discussed increased enforcement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over the information blocking rule to preve  more

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 25 -- The Education Development Center issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Lessons from PACE: Part 1 - Building Sustainable Computer Science Programs Evidence-based strategies for transforming CS education from an afterthought to a district priority By Anne Wang and Neil Schiavo Building effective computer science (CS) programs in schools is challenging. Despite the critical importance of developing computational thinking skills for all students, m  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Warren, Blumenthal, Wyden, Van Hollen Slam Trump Ballroom "Vehicle for Politicized Fundraising, Influence Peddling, and Donor Access" Lawmakers press National Park Service, Trust for the National Mall, on role in possible corrupt access to, and favor-seeking from, Trump and his administration *  Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) Richard Blumenthal (D  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 24 -- The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council posted the following news: * * * CEO Innovation Policy Update: 10.23.25 The following was cross-posted by MassBio CEO and President Kendalle Burlin O'Connell on LinkedIn: The IRA needed (and needs) fixing. Even as lawmakers are speaking out about the need to address the 'pill penalty,' there are others who want to undue the fix that was finally passed in July--ORPHAN Cures. More on that, the latest from FDA, 340B, a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * McGovern Statement on Trump Decision to Cancel November Food Benefits for American Families * WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Jim McGovern, Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, Senior Member of the House Agriculture Committee, and a national leader on issues of hunger and food policy, released this statement following the Trump administration's refusal to guarantee that federal food as  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Mercury Systems, Andover, Massachusetts, a global technology firm focused on mission-critical processing, announced it was awarded a multi-year, cost-plus-fixed-fee development contract in September. The contract, secured from a major U.S. defense prime contractor, tasks the company with developing a multi-mission, multi-domain subsystem for various military programs. The effort, which will be led by Mercury's Advanced Concepts Group, utilizes open standards and the Mer  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Miranda Hooker Named a 2025 Top Woman of Law in Massachusetts * Partner Miranda Hooker was named one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's 2025 Top Women of Law. This honor celebrates the exceptional accomplishments of women attorneys as leaders, educators, and mentors, as well as their pro bono, social justice, advocacy, and business efforts. Miranda is a partner in the fir  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton on Escalating Military Tensions in Latin America: "Americans should not break the law to stop lawbreakers themselves" * SALEM, MA \- Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement regarding House Speaker Mike Johnson's refusal to convene the House of Representatives amid escalating military tensions in Latin Americ  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Statement on Trump Calling Off Trade Talks with Canada * Neal was a key architect of USMCA, which Trump called "the best and most important trade deal ever made by the USA" SPRINGFIELD, MA Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after Trump called off trade discussions with Canada over a recent advertisement from Ontario: "Pre  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Statement on Trump Calling Off Trade Talks with Canada Neal was a key architect of USMCA, which Trump called "the best and most important trade deal ever made by the USA" SPRINGFIELD, MA--Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after Trump called off trade discussions with Cana  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * New Research Uncovers How the Brain's Activity, Energy Use, and Blood Flow Change as People Fall Asleep * Findings from Mass General Brigham investigators highlight the intricate interplay of diverse physiological processes as the brain shifts from wakefulness to sleep. A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham used next-generation imaging technology to disco  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Blasts Trump Administration for Sacrificing Arctic Refuge to Big Oil Billionaires * Boston (October 23, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following statement after the Trump administration announced that it will open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in America's Arcticthe nation's largest nationa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Senator Warren Statement on September 2025 CPI Today, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement: "President Trump failed to deliver on his campaign promise to lower costs on 'day one.' His ch  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * FORWARDING FROM SEN. RICK SCOTT: Sens. Rick Scott, Elizabeth Warren, and Cynthia Lummis Press Fed Chair Powell for Answers After Fed IG Advocated Against Bill Supported by Bipartisan Majority of Senators to Establish Independent Inspector General Today, Senators Rick Scott, Elizabeth Warren, and Cynt  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 25 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * SPH at APHA 2025 The 2025 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo will take place in Washington, D.C. November 2 - 5. Here is a rundown of SPH's participation in the conference, including oral presentations, roundtables, and panels; a maternal health award for BU alum and adjunct assistant professor, Carol Sakala; an exhibit hall booth; and an Alum  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Statement from Senator Warren on the Fed's New Stress Test Proposal Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, released the following statement on the Federal Reserve's new stress test proposal: "Today, the Fed gave its   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 24 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * The brain power behind sustainable AI * How can you use science to build a better gingerbread house? That was something Miranda Schwacke spent a lot of time thinking about. The MIT graduate student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE) is part of Kitchen Matters, a group of grad students who use food and kitchen tools to explain scientific concepts through  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Presses Big Bank CEOs on Plans to Participate in President Trump's Bailout of Argentina at the Expense of American Taxpayers U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, sent letters to six major Wall Street banks raising concerns over the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Blumenthal, Wyden, Van Hollen, Markey Slam Trump Ballroom "Vehicle for Politicized Fundraising, Influence Peddling, and Donor Access" Lawmakers press National Park Service, Trust for the National Mall, on role in possible corrupt access to, and favor-seeking from, Trump and his administration *  Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) led Senators Richard Blume  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Schiff Introduce Resolution to Condemn Trump's Pardoning of Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Call on Congress to use its authority put a stop to this form of corruption * U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and Adam Schiff (D-CA  more