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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Monday December 22, 2025 ( 6 items )  

Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Report Says Few Pennsylvania Gun Dealers Fuel Disproportionate Crime
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued a report finding that a small fraction of licensed gun dealers in Pennsylvania are responsible for a disproportionately large share of firearms later recovered at crime scenes, underscoring what the group describes as a "home-grown" gun violence problem in the state. Produced in partnership with state advocacy group CeaseFirePA, the analysis of federal tracing data concludes that thousands of guns used in violent   more

Congress Passes Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congress Passes Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025\. Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) co-sponsored the bill that was led by fellow Pennsylvanian, Rep. G.T. Thompson (PA-15). It has since passed the Senate and awaits being signed into law by the President.   more

Congressmen Deluzio, Goldman Introduce Legislation to Lower Cost of Stadium Concessions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Deluzio, Goldman Introduce Legislation to Lower Cost of Stadium Concessions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressmen Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Dan Goldman (NY-10) introduced the Honest Oversight of Ticketed Dining and Onsite Grub (HOTDOG) Act to direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct a nationwide study of concession pricing practices at sports venues. Despite the  more

Extending Care and Curriculum Beyond Campus: Villanova Nurses Form Community Connection With Catholic Partnership Schools
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 20 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Extending Care and Curriculum Beyond Campus: Villanova Nurses Form Community Connection with Catholic Partnership Schools An unexpected discovery in the pages of Villanova Magazine sparked a partnership that is transforming a local community while giving graduate students in the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing (FCN) a unique educational experience. After Laura Kelly, PhD, PMHNP-BC, PMHC  more

Penn State Altoona Professor's Book Helps WWII Veteran Earn Legion of Honor
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona professor's book helps WWII veteran earn Legion of Honor A book written by Jared Frederick, associate teaching professor at Penn State Altoona, helped a World War II (WWII) veteran receive the Legion of Honor award, the highest distinction the French government can give to a citizen or foreigner. 101-year-old veteran John Homan, who lives in State College, flew 34 co  more

Waynesburg U.'s Jameson to Participate in The Washington Center Internship Program
WAYNESBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 20 -- Waynesburg University issued the following news: * * * Waynesburg U.'s Jameson to participate in The Washington Center internship program Sophomore history major Katherine Jameson was recently accepted to The Washington Center's (TWC) Academic Internship Program for the Spring 2026 semester. She has accepted an internship at the Association for Diplomatic Studies & Training (ADST) through TWC. Jameson served as the president of the History Club during th  more