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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Wednesday October 29, 2025 ( 17 items )  

AI Set to Transform Pediatric Neuro-Oncology: A New Era in Treatment and Assessment
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * AI Set to Transform Pediatric Neuro-Oncology: A New Era in Treatment and Assessment * Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) published new guidance to help responsibly implement artificial intelligence (AI) in pediatric neuro-oncology. The work includes a policy review from the AI in Response Assessment in Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (AI-  more

Aramark Helps Prepare Philadelphia's Hospitality Workforce to Welcome the World in 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Helps Prepare Philadelphia's Hospitality Workforce to Welcome the World in 2026 With a long legacy of delivering hospitality on some of the world's biggest stages--including 25 Olympic Games, Super Bowls, the Stanley Cup Finals, and FIFA events worldwide--Aramark lent its hospitality expertise to Visit Philadelphi  more

Deluzio Introduces Bill to Help Local Communities Fight Flooding, Manage Stormwater and Sewer Overflows
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Introduces Bill to Help Local Communities Fight Flooding, Manage Stormwater and Sewer Overflows * CARNEGIE, PA - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee member Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) introduced the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Grant Reauthorization Act. This bill would reauthorize around $350 million in federal grants to help local municipalities fight flooding an  more

FIRE SURVEY: Colleagues and faculty unions fail to defend scholars targeted for speech
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 27 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * FIRE SURVEY: Colleagues and faculty unions fail to defend scholars targeted for speech * "I was afraid to leave my home for several weeks. I was afraid for the safety of my children. I received death threats." "I was vomiting throughout the day, couldn't eat, was having constant panic attacks, couldn't be around people or leave the house..." "I was getting v  more

Fitzpatrick to HHS: LIHEAP Funding Must Continue During Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick to HHS: LIHEAP Funding Must Continue During Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) has called on Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kennedy to ensure uninterrupted Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding throughout the duration of the government shutdown. As winter approaches and energy costs rise, Fitzpatrick warned any d  more

ICYMI: Bresnahan Statement on Purchase Agreement Between Tenor Health and CHS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Bresnahan Statement on Purchase Agreement Between Tenor Health and CHS * SCRANTON, PA: Last week, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) released the below statement following the announcement of a deal between Tenor Health and Commonwealth Health for Tenor Health to purchase Commonwealth Health's hospitals in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. The sale would include Regional Hospital o  more

Jamieson Delivers AAAS Carey Lecture on Preempting Misconceptions About Science
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28 [Category: Media] -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Jamieson Delivers AAAS Carey Lecture on Preempting Misconceptions About Science * Annenberg Public Policy Center Director Kathleen Hall Jamieson has been honored with the American Association for the Advancement of Science's William D. Carey Lectureship Award for Leadership in Science Policy. Jamieson delivered the 2025 Carey Lecture at the 49 th Annual AAAS Fo  more

Leber Congenital Amaurosis Research Advances
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Oct. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Foundation Fighting Blindness posted the following research news: * * * Leber Congenital Amaurosis Research Advances Recent developments in research on Leber congenital amaurosis. * OPUS GENETICS REPORTS VISION IMPROVEMENTS IN LCA5 GENE THERAPY CLINICAL TRIAL Opus Genetics, a patient-focused gene therapy company launched by the Foundation, has merged with Ocuphire. The new company retains the Opus name and is traded on the NASDAQ exchange with th  more

Morgan Lewis Advises Kemira on its $150M Acquisition of Water Engineering
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Advises Kemira on its $150M Acquisition of Water Engineering * BOSTON, October 27, 2025: Morgan Lewis represented Kemira, a global provider of sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, in its acquisition of Water Engineering Inc., a company specializing in water treatment services, from Nolan Capital Inc. The purchase price was a  more

Morgan Lewis Partner Nathaniel Bruhn Named a Go To Commercial/Consumer Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Partner Nathaniel Bruhn Named a Go To Commercial/Consumer Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly * BOSTON, October 27, 2025: Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has named Morgan Lewis partner Nathaniel Bruhn among its 2025 Go To Commercial/Consumer Lawyers. The special feature recognizes lawyers in Massachusetts who have distinguished themselves as leaders   more

New ACP Paper Provides Ethical Guidance Amid Controversies and Changing Practices in Organ Transplantation
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * New ACP Paper Provides Ethical Guidance Amid Controversies and Changing Practices in Organ Transplantation * The American College of Physicians today issued a position paper on ethical considerations surrounding organ transplantation, saying the needs of the donor patient and family must be prioritized and the process should be trustworthy and transparent. "   more

Pennsylvania College of Technology: Alumni Horticulturalists Host Students at Renowned Gardens
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Alumni horticulturalists host students at renowned gardens On Oct. 8, 19 Pennsylvania College of Technology landscape/plant production technology students took a trip to Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, where they met with several graduates and toured the facility. Accompanied by Carl J. Bower Jr. and Justin Shelinski, both faculty in the college's horticulture department, students   more

Rep. Summer Lee, Local Food Banks Discuss SNAP Cuts and Lapse Impact on Western PA Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee, Local Food Banks Discuss SNAP Cuts and Lapse Impact on Western PA Families * PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 28, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) held a roundtable discussion and press conference with representatives from local food banks and organizations to hear directly from community partners impacted by the loss of SNAP benefits due to federal cuts and the ongoing go  more

Tom Golisano commits $50 million to Penn State Health Children's Hospital
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Tom Golisano commits $50 million to Penn State Health Children's Hospital * HERSHEY, Pa. Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine announced today (Oct. 28) a transformative $50 million gift from philanthropist, entrepreneur and civic leader Tom Golisano to name its nationally recognized Children's Hospital and propel the health system's vision to expand its cutting-edge, multi  more

Tom Golisano Commits $50 Million to Penn State Health Children's Hospital
HERSHEY, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- Penn State Health issued the following news: * * * Tom Golisano commits $50 million to Penn State Health Children's Hospital Hospital joins newly formed Golisano Children's Alliance - a national network dedicated to expanding access and sharing resources to enhance pediatric care * Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine announced today a transformative $50 million gift from philanthropist, entrepreneur and civic leader Tom Golisano to name the  more

Trump's Expanded IVF Promise Envisions Flexibility for Employers, Bloomberg Law
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Expanded IVF Promise Envisions Flexibility for Employers, Bloomberg Law * Of counsel Allison Fepelstein was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing the Department of Labor's new guidance on standalone fertility benefits. Regarding IVF and the cost, Allison noted that some employees can go through multiple rounds. "At a certain point, if the company is paying  more

Ways and Means Committee Republican Leaders Slam French Proposal to Impose Higher Discriminatory Digital Services Tax on U.S. Innovators
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Ways and Means Committee Republican Leaders Slam French Proposal to Impose Higher Discriminatory Digital Services Tax on U.S. Innovators * WASHINGTON, D.C. - As lawmakers in France are considering a proposal to increase its digital services tax (DST) from 3 percent to 15 percent and raise the applicable revenue threshold to levels that specifically target American innovators, Ways and Means Commi  more