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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Thursday November 20, 2025 ( 54 items )  

ACA Connects Applauds E&C Subcommittee Markup to Streamline Broadband Permitting
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 -- ACA Connects (America's Communications Association) issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * ACA Connects Applauds E&C Subcommittee Markup to Streamline Broadband Permitting America's Communications Association (ACA Connects) issued the following statement regarding today's Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup of more than two dozen bills to streamline the broadband permitting process. "ACA Connects thank  more

After 12 years as MRI director, Clive Randall to step down
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * After 12 years as MRI director, Clive Randall to step down * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. After more than a decade as director of the Penn State Materials Research Institute (MRI), Clive Randall, Evan Pugh University Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, will step down to refocus his efforts to teaching and research. He will remain on as director through the summer of 2026 to help guide  more

At Annenberg Lecture, Kate Shaw and Chris Hayes Reflect on Capturing Attention in a Changing Political Landscape
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release: * * * At Annenberg Lecture, Kate Shaw and Chris Hayes Reflect on Capturing Attention in a Changing Political Landscape Every year, the Annenberg School for Communication and the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania's annual Annenberg Lecture brings to Penn leading voices from academia, public policy, and media to reflect on the mo  more

Berks LaunchBox Announces Seven 'IMAGINE Your Business' Grant Recipients
READING, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Berks LaunchBox announces seven new 'IMAGINE Your Business' grant recipients The Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State has announced seven recipients of its IMAGINE Your Business grant, designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs accelerate their business growth. The program awards up to $2,000 to assist startups with prototyping, marketing, product development and other essential busi  more

Bipartisan Members of Congress Launch Federal Push to Fund Ohio River Restoration
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Members of Congress Launch Federal Push to Fund Ohio River Restoration * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) led introduction of the Ohio River Restoration Program Act with Reps. Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Erin Houchin (IN-09), Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Mike Rulli (OH-06), and Mark Messmer (IN-08) to fund the economic and environmental restoration of the Ohio River. The  more

Boyle Ranked Most Effective Democratic House Member on Macroeconomic Policy
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Ranked Most Effective Democratic House Member on Macroeconomic Policy * WASHINGTON, DC - The nonpartisan Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL) (link is external) has released its new Interest & Legislative Effectiveness Scores (ILES) for the 118th Congress, finding that Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, is the most effective Democratic law  more

Bridging the gap: How Penn State is driving workforce innovation
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Bridging the gap: How Penn State is driving workforce innovation * PITTSBURGH In rooms buzzing with ideas, one theme kept surfacing: connection. From AI (artificial intelligence) breakthroughs to hands-on learning, the conversations at the Global Impact Forum (TGIF), hosted by Penn State Outreach, weren't just about trends, they were about people and the partnerships shaping tomorrow's wo  more

CEPM Survey Reveals Major Gaps in Americans' Energy Knowledge
WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 (TNSrpt) -- Washington and Jefferson College issued the following news: * * * CEPM Survey Reveals Major Gaps in Americans' Energy Knowledge Just one in three Americans is confident they can explain how data centers impact the nation's energy demand, a recent survey conducted by the Center for Energy Policy and Management at Washington & Jefferson College found. The results are detailed in a new report available at wjenergy.org/resources. The national energy   more

Chairman Mackenzie Leads Hearing on Strengthening E-Verify to Protect American Workers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Mackenzie Leads Hearing on Strengthening E-Verify to Protect American Workers * Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, held a hearing titled " E-Verify: Ensuring Lawful Employment in America." The hearing examined how strengthening and expanding the E-Verify program can help ensure lawful hiring practic  more

Chemistry Professor Bill Malachowski Balances Teaching and Mentoring
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Chemistry Professor Bill Malachowski Balances Teaching and Mentoring * Over his 25-year career at Bryn Mawr College, organic chemistry professor Bill Malachowski has watched with satisfaction as student researchers he has mentored go on to graduate school and impressive careers in academia and industry. "It's kind of like your academic children," says the 60-year-old father of three known as "Dr. Mal" to  more

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Identify Genetic Factors Influencing Bone Density in Pediatric Patients
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Identify Genetic Factors Influencing Bone Density in Pediatric Patients * Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) revealed important genetic components that affect bone density in children and adolescents. This information could help identify pediatric patients who may benefit from strateg  more

Congressman Deluzio Announces $1.2 Million for New Recreation Center, Water Treatment System
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Deluzio Announces $1.2 Million for New Recreation Center, Water Treatment System * CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that two of his requested community projects successfully received more than $1.2 million in federal funding. The Ambridge Borough Recreational Center in Beaver County will receive $1,015,000, and $200,000 will help finance Tarentum's   more

DNC: Right-Wing Billionaires Are Trying to Buy Tennessee's 7th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * Right-Wing Billionaires Are Trying to Buy Tennessee's 7th Congressional District After failing in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, right-wing billionaires are spending millions of dollars in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District to boost Trump's extreme candidate Matt Van Epps. The RNC is also being forced to spend six figures in this Trump +22 district. Republicans are panicking about this race be  more

EEOC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against University of Pennsylvania Over Antisemitic Work Environment
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against University of Pennsylvania Over Antisemitic Work Environment * Federal agency seeks court order for information relating to potential witnesses and victims of antisemitic harassment on campus PHILADELPHIA - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced the filing of an action in federal court to enforce a subpoe  more

Empowering Leaders, Advancing Safety: How a Global Priority Enhances Hospitality Excellence
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Empowering Leaders, Advancing Safety: How a Global Priority Enhances Hospitality Excellence Aramark convened safety and operations leaders from across its global enterprise at the 2025 SAFE Leadership Conference in November. The two-day conference--themed Lead. Grow. Inspire.--brought together more than 150 safety profess  more

EPA Proposes Redesignation of Allegheny County Area to Attainment for PM2.5 Standard
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed to approve a request from the Pennsylvania to redesignate the Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, nonattainment area to attainment for the 2012 annual fine particulate matter (PM2.5) national ambient air quality standard. This action follows the submittal of the redesignation request by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection on behalf of the Allegheny County Health Department. The EPA'  more

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Consumer Finance Institute: 'Labor, Income, Finances, and Expectations (LIFE) Survey'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued consumer finance data in November 2025 entitled "Labor, Income, Finances, and Expectations (LIFE) Survey." Here are excerpts: * * * The data presented in the October 2025 LIFE Survey Report reveal ongoing declines in respondents' general outlook compared with last year. We note several key observations about consumers' financial lives over the past 12 months, including  more

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Consumer Finance Institute: 'Single-Family REITs and Local Housing Markets'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued a working paper in November 2025 entitled "Single-Family REITs and Local Housing Markets." Here are excerpts: * * * We study the rise of single-family real estate investment trusts (SF-REITs) using a novel property-level dataset. SF-REITs tend to buy homes in neighborhoods near city centers, where housing supply is relatively elastic and residents are on the lower rung  more

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Consumer Finance Institute: 'The Great Reshuffle: Remote Work and Residential Sorting'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued a working paper in November 2025 entitled "The Great Reshuffle: Remote Work and Residential Sorting." Here are excerpts: * * * This paper studies the significance of migration in evaluating the welfare impacts of remote work. By analyzing individual location history data, we first document an increase in net migration toward suburbs and smaller cities in the United Sta  more

Finding her frequency
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Finding her frequency * When Bailey Mutschler arrived at PennWest Edinboro, journalism wasn't even on her radar. A STEM major in her first semester, she never imagined herself stepping behind a microphone, let alone leading a campus radio station or building a career in television news. But one semester and a leap of faith later, everything changed. "I never saw myself being involved in campus media, let alone  more

Fitzpatrick Leads Bipartisan Reform to Address Underfunding of Pediatric Cancer Research
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Leads Bipartisan Reform to Address Underfunding of Pediatric Cancer Research * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Congressional Cancer Caucus, today introduced the bipartisan Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act of 2025, landmark legislation ensuring that federal cancer research dollars dedicated to pediatric cancer are aligned with the percentag  more

Former Florida Businessman Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Fraud
WICHITA, Kansas, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas posted the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Former Florida businessman sentenced to 46 months in prison for fraud KANSAS CITY, KAN. - A Florida businessman was sentenced to 46 months in prison for defrauding clients in Kansas, Missouri, Utah, and Ohio by inducing them to enter into loan agreements to finance construction projects and then causing more than $8 million in victim losses by misapp  more

Former Philadelphia Deputy Sheriff Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Former Philadelphia Deputy Sheriff Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Darryl T. Wells, 34, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, entered a plea of guilty today before United States District Judge Joel H. Slomsky to bank fraud. Wells was charged by indictment in January of this year. As   more

General Assembly approves Penn State's 2025-26 state funding
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * General Assembly approves Penn State's 2025-26 state funding * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. After a delay of more than four months, the Pennsylvania General Assembly has passed a 2025-26 state budget that includes level funding for Penn State's general support appropriation. Including this year, Penn State's general support funding has been held flat at $242.1 million for each of the last six fis  more

Hollidaysburg Lawyer Sentenced to Prison for Forging U.S. District Judge's Signature
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Hollidaysburg Lawyer Sentenced to Prison for Forging U.S. District Judge's Signature JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A resident of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced in federal court on November 18, 2025, to 15 months of imprisonment, to be followed by two years of supervised release, on his conviction of forgery, First Assistant Unit  more

IUP, IRMC Launch Season Four of 'Rural Health Pulse' Podcast With Episode on IRMC Stroke Center
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP, IRMC Launch Season Four of "Rural Health Pulse" Podcast With Episode on IRMC Stroke Center Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center's joint podcast, Rural Health Pulse, launches season four in conjunction with National Rural Health Day and IUP-IRMC's annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference on November 20. Season four episode one is "Seconds Ma  more

Johnstown Resident Pleads Guilty to Narcotics Trafficking
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Johnstown Resident Pleads Guilty to Narcotics Trafficking This release was published following the 43-day government shutdown during which the plea occurred. * JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A resident of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal narcotics laws, First Assistant United States A  more

Legislation to Limit Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening Reaches Governor Shapiro's Desk
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Legislation to Limit Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening Reaches Governor Shapiro's Desk * Earlier today the Pennsylvania State House passed Senate Bill 88, a companion bill to House Bill 433. This legislation expands Pennsylvanians' access to diagnostic and supplemental imaging needed to detect breast cancer early without a cost burden. The House's action fol  more

Lehigh County Man Pleads Guilty to Scheme That Defrauded Victims of Nearly $2 Million
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Lehigh County Man Pleads Guilty to Scheme That Defrauded Victims of Nearly $2 Million United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Chinedu Ekuma, 45, of Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, entered a plea of guilty today before United States District Judge John M. Gallagher on two counts of wire fraud, in connection with a scheme  more

Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking A resident of Westland, Michigan, pleaded guilty in federal court to cocaine trafficking, First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced. Roy Brown, 56, pleaded guilty on October 21, 2025, before United States District Judge Robert J. Colville to conspiring to di  more

Millersville University: Education Prof Wins PASSHE Award
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * Education Prof Wins PASSHE Award Dr. Miriam Witmer honored with PASSHE's Keepers of the Flame Award for advancing equity. By Kelsey Madas Dr. Miriam Marguerita Gomez Witmer, associate professor in Department of Educational Foundations, received a Keepers of the Flame Award from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education this October at the PASSHE Summit held at PennWest Clarion. The awar  more

Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs Call Meta Monopoly Decision 'Dead Wrong and Dangerous'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs Call Meta Monopoly Decision 'Dead Wrong and Dangerous' * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs, U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Pat Ryan (NY-18), and Angie Craig (MN-02), released the following statement concerning Judge James Boasberg's ruling against the Federal Trade Commission in its challenge to Meta's soc  more

MVP: Morgan Lewis' Asa 'Geordie' Herald, Law360
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * MVP: Morgan Lewis' Asa 'Geordie' Herald, Law360 * Partner Geordie Herald spoke with Law360 as part of his recognition among the publication's 2025 MVPs of the Year for Complex Financial Instruments. In the profile, Geordie discussed why he is a structured transactions lawyer, some of his biggest accomplishments, what motivates him, and what advice he would share   more

New York Pair Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Possess, Distribute Some 40 Kilograms of Cocaine
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * New York Pair Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Possess, Distribute Some 40 Kilograms of Cocaine United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Vanessa Velez, 51, and Felix Mendez, 44, both of New York, New York, were sentenced today by United States District Judge Timothy J. Savage for conspiring to possess and dist  more

Oakmont Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Possession of Firearms
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Oakmont Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Possession of Firearms This release was published following the 43-day government shutdown during which the sentencing occurred. * A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was sentenced in federal court to 36 months of imprisonment on his conviction of con  more

Penn State Law School: Professor Samantha Prince Quoted in the Independent About New 401(k) Catch-up Contribution Law
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Samantha Prince quoted in the Independent about new 401(k) catch-up contribution law She lent her expertise to 'A major 401(k) change starts next year. Here's what it means for you.' * Professor Samantha Prince was quoted by the Independent in an article entitled "A major 401(k) change starts next year. Here's what it means for you." The amount of money that i  more

Penn State World Campus ranked No. 1 online school for veterans by Military Times
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State World Campus ranked No. 1 online school for veterans by Military Times * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State World Campus has been ranked as the top choice nationwide for military learners who want to earn their college degree online. Military Times released on Nov. 17 its "Best for Vets: 2025 Colleges," a ranking of higher education institutions based on schools' programs and serv  more

Penn State, College of Education Host Annual Mathematics Education Conference
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Penn State, College of Education host annual mathematics education conference By Brian D. Cox Recently, Penn State and the College of Education hosted the 47th Annual Conference of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. The late-October conference brought togeth  more

Penn State: Special Education Professor Receives National Recognition
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Special education professor receives national recognition By Stephanie Koons Mildred Boveda, associate professor of special education in the Penn State College of Education, has received the 2025 TED Social Justice Award from the Teacher Education Division (TED) of the Council for Exceptional Children. The national honor recognizes her contributions to equity in teach  more

PennWest Clarion honors veterans, integrity leaders at 31st annual dinner
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest Clarion honors veterans, integrity leaders at 31st annual dinner * PennWest Clarion's 31 st annual Student Senate Integrity Dinner and Awards held special significance this year. Held on Veterans Day and hosted jointly by Student Senate and the Office of Compliance and Title IX, the event theme was "Honoring the Veterans of PennWest." A slide show that honored veterans who are family or friends of PennW  more

Reps. Foushee, Mackenzie Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Military Families
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Foushee, Mackenzie Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Military Families * WASHINGTON, DC (November 19, 2025) Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) introduced the Military Family Diaper Assistance Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing access to diapers for military families facing financial strain. The bill would establish   more

Senator McCormick Applauds President Trump's Modification to the Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs with Respect to Cocoa Products
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Senator McCormick Applauds President Trump's Modification to the Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs with Respect to Cocoa Products * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following President Trump's modifications to reciprocal tariffs with respect to certain agricultural products, Senator Dave McCormick issued the following statement: "President Trump's recent decision to modify the scope of tariffs with respect to   more

Senator McCormick Joins Three Bipartisan Caucuses Focused on Conservation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Senator McCormick Joins Three Bipartisan Caucuses Focused on Conservation * WASHINGTON, D.C., November 17, 2025 - Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) has joined three bipartisan congressional caucuses: the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus, the Congressional Sportsmen Caucus and the Senate Stewardship Caucus. All three caucuses emphasize collaboration across party lines on issues involving conservation  more

Shrinking materials hold big potential for smart devices, researchers say
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Shrinking materials hold big potential for smart devices, researchers say * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Wearable electronics could be more wearable, according to a research team at Penn State. The researchers developed a scalable, versatile approach to designing and fabricating wireless, internet-enabled electronic systems that can better adapt to 3D surfaces, like the human body or common hou  more

Smucker Votes to Release Epstein Files
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Votes to Release Epstein Files * WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voted in favor of H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The House of Representatives passed the bill, which would require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein, with overwhelming, nearly unanimous support. "Transparency is essential for a trustworthy and accounta  more

Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. AB 1240) entitled "Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad Co. - Abandonment Exemption - In Fayette County, Pennsylvania": * * * Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad Company (SWP) filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 C.F.R. part 1152 subpart F--Exempt Abandonments to abandon approximately 1.87 miles of rail line near Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., extending (1) appro  more

Temple Health Shares Leading Expertise at Kidney Transplant Symposium 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, posted the following news: * * * Temple Health Shares Leading Expertise at Kidney Transplant Symposium 2025 * Temple's Kidney Transplant Team and Living Kidney Donor Program are the experts in supporting patients through evaluation, transplantation, donation, and long-term t  more

Temple University: MOVE Podcast Series Named a Winner of the Signal Awards
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * MOVE podcast series named a winner of the Signal Awards The series was produced by Temple University's Logan Center for Investigative Reporting and The Philadelphia Inquirer. When the Philadelphia Police Department dropped a bomb on the West Philadelphia headquarters of MOVE, a Black liberation and environmentalist organization, in 1985, 11 people were killed and 61 homes were destroyed. In recognition   more

Thompson, Bonamici Recognize November as National Career Development Month
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, Bonamici Recognize November as National Career Development Month * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), co-chairs of the bipartisan House Career and Technical Education Caucus, today introduced a resolution recognizing November as National Career Development Month. National Career Development Month marks an important time   more

Universal Hepatitis B Birth Dose Vaccination Recommended By Hepatitis B Foundation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Robert G. Gish, medical director of the Hepatitis B Foundation, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) urging the ACIP to maintain the recommendation for a universal hepatitis B birth dose vaccination in the United States. Gish asserts that the universal birth dose is simple, safe, and highly effective, providing protection for every baby regardless of perceived risk and mitigating gaps in   more

University Park classes, activities and work delayed until 10 a.m. Wednesday
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * University Park classes, activities and work delayed until 10 a.m. Wednesday * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Unexpected early morning snowfall has caused Penn State to cancel classes, activities and work at its University Park campus until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Only employees who perform essential services should report. Classes Based on a course's mode of delivery, the following acti  more

USW Warns OSHA Against Weakening Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Regulations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (USW), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) expressing concerns over proposed revisions to regulations governing ethylene oxide (EtO). The USW, as the largest industrial union in North America, stands on behalf of workers exposed to vario  more

Vishay Intertechnology AEC-Q200 Qualified, 30 W Thick Film Power Resistor Offers High Reliability for Automotive Applications
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Vishay Intertechnology AEC-Q200 Qualified, 30 W Thick Film Power Resistor Offers High Reliability for Automotive Applications To meet the growing demand for high performance electronic components in next-generation automotive applications, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new AEC-Q200 qualified, 30 W thick film power resistor in a compact TO-220 pa  more

Westminster Away Program Immerses Students in Cook Forest Experience
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Westminster College issued the following news: * * * Westminster Away program immerses students in Cook Forest experience Eight first-year Westminster College students from a variety of majors traveled to Cook Forest State Park in September as part of a Westminster Away course, spending a weekend immersed in nature and reflective learning. The interdisciplinary domestic travel course, WST 520: Nature and Identity, was developed by Dr. Deanne Buffalari  more