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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Thursday November 13, 2025 ( 30 items )  

AFP-PA Praises Energy Reforms in State Budget, Calls for Future Spending Cuts
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-PA Praises Energy Reforms in State Budget, Calls for Future Spending Cuts * Nov 12, 2025 by AFP HARRISBURG, PA - Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) celebrated the addition of key energy production and infrastructure permitting reforms in the state budget that passed on Wednesday, despite it coming four months late and billions of dollars over budget.   more

Boyle Statement on Passage of Republican Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on Passage of Republican Spending Bill Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after voting against a Republican spending bill that failed to address the GOP's disastrous health care cuts: "Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have once again broken the  more

Bresnahan, Dean Introduce Legislation Honoring Families of Veterans Lost to Suicide
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan, Dean Introduce Legislation Honoring Families of Veterans Lost to Suicide * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representatives Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and Madeleine Dean (PA-04) announced the introduction of the Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act, bipartisan legislation directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an official Green Star flag for the ne  more

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find EoE Patients Can Reintroduce Trigger Foods into Diet after Treatment with Dupilumab
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find EoE Patients Can Reintroduce Trigger Foods into Diet after Treatment with Dupilumab * Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that patients with the inflammatory disease eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) who were treated with the monoclonal antibody dupilumab were able to safely   more

CMU Researchers Use AI To Turn Everyday Objects Into Proactive Assistants
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * CMU Researchers Use AI To Turn Everyday Objects Into Proactive Assistants By Mallory Lindahl Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed an AI system that enables everyday objects to anticipate people's needs and move to assist them, opening new possibilities for seamless human-computer interaction in daily life. A stapler slides across a desk to meet a waiting hand, or a knife edges o  more

College hosts rural health summit
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * College hosts rural health summit * Penn College joined The Guthrie Clinic in hosting the Northern Tier Regional Rural Health Summit on Wednesday. More than 100 health care leaders, policymakers and community partners converged on Penn College's main campus to address pressing challenges and opportunities facing rural health care in Bradford, Clinton, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna  more

Dean, Bresnahan Introduce the Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act to Honor Families of Veterans Lost to Suicide
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dean, Bresnahan Introduce the Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act to Honor Families of Veterans Lost to Suicide * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Congressman Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced the Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act, bipartisan legislation directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an off  more

FFRF Action Fund and Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania Secure Pennsylvania Judicial Victories
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 13 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * FFRF Action Fund and Conservation Voters of PA secure Pa. judicial victories The FFRF Action Fund and Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania are celebrating a major victory after voters across Pennsylvania overwhelmingly supported t  more

Highmark launches new (un)Hungry initiative across multi-state footprint
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Highmark launches new (un)Hungry initiative across multi-state footprint * Continuation of the community-focused healthcare organizations' commitment to addressing food insecurity PITTSBURGH (November 12, 2025) - Highmark today announced the launch of (un)Hungry, an annual community movement to address food insecurity during the holidays. With planni  more

Industry Forum Showcases the Latest in Facilities Technology and Innovation
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Industry Forum Showcases the Latest in Facilities Technology and Innovation To showcase the latest advancements in facilities technology and innovation, the Aramark Facilities Management team recently invited industry leaders, current and potential clients, and key vendor partners to an Innovation Forum held at a client l  more

Morgan Lewis Bolsters Corporate Bench with Leading Technology and Outsourcing Practitioner Kari Krusmark from Gibson Dunn
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Bolsters Corporate Bench with Leading Technology and Outsourcing Practitioner Kari Krusmark from Gibson Dunn * LOS ANGELES, November 12, 2025: Morgan Lewis announces Kari Krusmark has joined the firm's global technology transactions, outsourcing, and commercial contracts team from Gibson Dunn, bringing nearly 20 years of experience counseling clients  more

Morgan Lewis Partners Named Among 2025 Law360 MVPs of the Year
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Partners Named Among 2025 Law360 MVPs of the Year * NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, November 12, 2025: Law360 has recognized two Morgan Lewis partners among its 2025 MVPs. The publisher's MVPs of the Year list recognizes five attorneys who had extraordinary wins and contributed most to their respective practice area over the last year. The list showcases   more

Museum of the American Revolution Cleared by State Department to Exhibit 'The Declaration's Journey'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (TNSFR) -- The Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has received a federal determination from the U.S. Department of State that clears the way for the temporary exhibition of various cultural objects. These objects are intended for display in the exhibition "The Declaration's Journey." The determination applies to objects being imported from abroad pursuant to an agreement established with their foreign owner or custodian. The collection will be pre  more

Penn State honors Medal of Honor recipient for Military Appreciation Week
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State honors Medal of Honor recipient for Military Appreciation Week * Editor's note: This is the first story in a three-part series featuring 1998 Penn State alumnus and Medal of Honor recipient LT. Michael P. Murphy. Read the second story on Penn State News on Nov. 13 and the third story on Nov. 14. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Michael P. Murphy, the 1998 Penn State alumnus and Medal of   more

Penn State Law School: Professor Andrea J. Martin Named Fellow of the London Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Andrea J. Martin named Fellow of the London Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism Its scholars demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to challenging the roots of antisemitism in public life and academia through research * Professor Andrea J. Martin has been named a Fellow of the Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism (LCSCA)--a  more

Penn State ranks No. 27 for best undergraduate entrepreneurship programs
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State ranks No. 27 for best undergraduate entrepreneurship programs * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State has been ranked as the No. 27 school for undergraduate entrepreneurship studies by the Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine in the partnership's annual rankings released Nov. 12, moving up one spot from the previous year. Among schools in the Mid-Atlantic region, Penn State cam  more

Penn State to host virtual town hall on Commonwealth Campuses Dec. 9
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State to host virtual town hall on Commonwealth Campuses Dec. 9 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Members of the Penn State community are invited to a virtual town hall focused on the Commonwealth Campuses on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The town hall, hosted by Fotis Sotiropoulos, executive vice president and provost, and Renata Engel, vice president for Commonwealth Campuses an  more

Penn State World Campus named Pa. National Guard-Friendly School
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State World Campus named Pa. National Guard-Friendly School * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State World Campus has been recognized again for its continued efforts to make a college education possible for members of the Pennsylvania National Guard. World Campus received the "Guard-Friendly School" designation from the Pennsylvania National Guard Association (PNGAS), an association that   more

Pennsylvania American Water Awards More Than $130K to Local Fire Departments
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Nov. 13 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Awards more than $130K to Local Fire Departments Grants awarded to 200+ fire and rescue organizations across the Commonwealth * MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Nov. 12, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water announced today that it awarded $131,500 in grants to 203 fire and rescue organizations in 32 counties through its 2025 annual Firefighting Support Grant   more

Police investigating incident at University Park; no injuries, no ongoing threat to campus
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Police investigating incident at University Park; no injuries, no ongoing threat to campus * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Police, fire officials and engineers are investigating an incident that occurred in the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building this afternoon. There are no injuries, and the building has been evacuated. There is no ongoing threat to campus, and the cause of the incident is still un  more

Reed Smith advises Platinum Equity on sale of Unical Aviation to Satair, an Airbus company
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Smith advises Platinum Equity on sale of Unical Aviation to Satair, an Airbus company * Platinum Equity acquired Unical in 2021 and led a multiyear modernization program focused on upgrading technology systems, strengthening leadership, diversifying inventory, and broadening service capabilities through several strategic acquisitions, including eCube. The sale t  more

Reed Smith secures Supreme Court victory for King Crude Carriers, confirming legal doctrine of 'Deemed Fulfilment' is not English Law
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Smith secures Supreme Court victory for King Crude Carriers, confirming legal doctrine of 'Deemed Fulfilment' is not English Law * Today, in King Crude Carriers SA and others (buyers) v Ridgebury November LLC and others (sellers), the Supreme Court unanimously overturned the Court of Appeal's judgment that the Sellers had claims in debt for deposits to be paid u  more

Sports Management Major at Thiel College Set for Sudents Looking for Careers in Sports
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Sports management major at Thiel College set for sudents looking for careers in sports Thiel College has introduced a new bachelor's degree in sports management, which combines business, leadership, and communication to prepare students for careers in the rapidly expanding sports industry. The program is accepting applications for Fall 2026. "The Sports Management program reflects the strengths that d  more

Teach Plus Pennsylvania Applauds Big Wins for Education in State Budget
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 13 -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following statement on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Teach Plus Pennsylvania Applauds Big Wins for Education in State Budget Millions of Dollars Going to Adequacy, Literacy, and Student Teacher Stipends * Harrisburg, PA, November 12, 2025--Teach Plus Pennsylvania today issued the following statement in response to   more

Temple Hosts Summit to Inspire Philadelphia's Next Generation of Teachers
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Temple hosts summit to inspire Philadelphia's next generation of teachers High school students from across the city attended Temple's Philadelphia Youth in Education Summit on Oct. 30. The event is designed to inspire the next generation of educators. * On Oct. 30, Temple University welcomed nearly 250 high school students from across the city of Philadelphia to the Howard Gittis Student Center for th  more

Temple Rome to Offer Four-year Degree Programs
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Temple Rome to offer four-year degree programs Beginning in the fall of 2026, Temple Rome will offer 18 different four-year undergraduate degree programs from five of Temple's schools and colleges. * Students who attend Temple University Rome and find that they do not want to leave are about to have their wish granted. For four years, at least. Beginning in the fall of 2026, for the first time ever,  more

University of Pennsylvania: 'Meet the Authors' - Roundup of Wharton Faculty in Print
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * 'Meet the Authors': A roundup of Wharton faculty in print The "Ripple Effect" podcast from the Wharton School highlights books from four faculty members on "having it all" in the workplace, hybrid and remote work, "hidden markets," and creativity and AI. * In the "Ripple Effect" podcast series from the Wharton School, host Dan Loney interviews four faculty members with recent books on havi  more

University of Pennsylvania: Wild Birds are Driving the Current U.S. Bird Flu Outbreak
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Wild birds are driving the current U.S. bird flu outbreak Penn Vet's Louise Moncla has tracked H5N1 viruses in North America to better understand the role wild birds play in the current bird flu outbreak. * Since late 2021, a panzootic, or "a pandemic in animals," of highly pathogenic bird flu variant H5N1 has devastated wild birds, agriculture, and mammals. Unlike previous outbre  more

UPenn Perelman School of Medicine: Pain During a C-Section? New Study Challenges Fears About General Anesthesia
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Pain during a C-section? New study challenges fears about general anesthesia Data analyzed by Penn researchers clarifies risks associated with general anesthesia, giving patients more control over their delivery experience. * Regional anesthesia--typically with a spinal or epidural block--has long been favored for cesarean births due in part t  more

Vishay Intertechnology Silicon PIN Photodiode Delivers Smaller Size and Enhanced Sensitivity for Biomedical Applications
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Vishay Intertechnology Silicon PIN Photodiode Delivers Smaller Size and Enhanced Sensitivity for Biomedical Applications Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today broadens its optoelectronics portfolio with the introduction of a new high speed silicon PIN photodiode with enhanced sensitivity to visible and infrared light. Featuring a compact 3.2 mm by 2.0 mm top-view, s  more