ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 10 (TNSjou) -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news: * * * Altoona professor speaks at Eastern American Philosophical Association Brian Onishi, associate professor of philosophy at Penn State Altoona, was an invited speaker for a session at the annual meeting of the Eastern American Philosophical Association held this week in Baltimore. The session was sponsored by the "Journal for the Philosophy of Emotions" (JPE) and focused on Onis  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following commentary on Jan. 9, 2026, to American Greatness: * * * The Capture of Maduro and Avoiding Another Iraq Nation-Building Debacle By Fred Fleitz The massive US military operation ordered by President Trump to apprehend former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife from their heavily guarded residence was a game-changer for regional and global security. The Trump administration's next steps will be crucial to  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Jan. 9 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Praises Federal Court Judgment Declaring Race-Based Quotas for Government Boards Unconstitutional * Griffin: 'With this injunction now in place, Arkansans of all races will be given fair and equal consideration for appointment' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after a federal district judge issued a declaratory jud  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Awards and accolades for Penn faculty A roundup of appointments and awards for various members of Penn's faculty across several schools. * In December, Flavia Teles, a professor in the Department of Basic & Translational Sciences at Penn Dental Medicine, was awarded the 2025 American Academy of Periodontology 2025 Clinical Research Award for her paper, "Salivary and serum inflammatory biom  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on December 2025 Jobs Report Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 50,000 jobs in December: "Donald Trump's disastrous economic agenda   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Votes to Bring Home $6.5 Million for NEPA Projects and Fund Critical Programs * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. This package, which includes three of the 12 appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026, pas  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing to Improve Medicare Payment Policies for Seniors Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 9 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Drama Professors and Alumni Encourage High School Students To Find Their Voice * A group of high school theatre students discovered the power of self-expression through the performing arts during a day-long master class with Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama faculty. The master class at Creators Academy in Brooklyn, New York, was part of the annual Excellence in Theatre Education Aw  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * DCNR Names New Park Manager for Little Buffalo State Park in Perry County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the appointment of Jim Eckert as the manager for Little Buffalo State Park in Perry County. "Jim is a passionate and dedicated public servant who has demonstrated strong l  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Celebrates House Passage of the Three-Year ACA Tax Credit Extensions, Urges Senate to Act Quickly to Lower Healthcare Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) voted to lower healthcare costs by extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) healthcare tax credits for three more years. If passed into law, this will fend off a spike in healthcare costs for around 24,000 cons  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * District of Columbia Job Openings and Labor Turnover -- October 2025 * The District of Columbia had 33,000 job openings in October 2025, compared to 36,000 openings in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that the job open  more

BRONX, New York, Jan. 10 -- The Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Martha E. Pollack to Deliver Keynote Address at Einstein's 2026 Commencement Martha E. Pollack, Ph.D., president emerita of Cornell University and a renowned computer scientist specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), will deliver the commencement address at Albert Einstein College of Medicine's graduation ceremony. The event will take place May 20, 2026, in David Geffen Hall   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Electrical engineer named fellow of international optics society * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Xingjie Ni, associate professor of electrical engineering at Penn State, has been elected a 2026 fellow of Optica, the international professional society dedicated to advancing the science of light. Optica, founded in 1916, is the leading organization for scientists, engineers, students and profession  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Electrical engineering faculty member named fellow of IEEE * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Christos Argyropoulos, Penn State associate professor of electrical engineering, has been elevated to the grade of fellow by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), one of the most prestigious honors granted by the institute. Each year, following a rigorous evaluation process, the IEEE  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Estes Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Budget Deficit Reduction Measure * WASHINGTON - This week, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined Bipartisan Fiscal Forum (BFF) Co-Chairs Bill Huizenga (R-Michigan) and Scott Peters (D-California), in addition to Reps. Lloyd Smucker (R-Pennsylvania), and Mike Quigley (D-Illinois), to introduce House Resolution 981 establishing a clear fiscal goal - reduce t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces the designation of the Chairs and Deputy Chairs of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks for 2026 * The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced the designation of the chairs and deputy chairs of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks for 2026. Each Reserve Bank has a nine-member board of directors, representing a wide range of business and community leaders across each regional district. By la  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Finance OST: Upcoming virtual event to focus on progress and training * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State faculty and staff are invited to a virtual project update on the Finance Optimized Service Team (OST) phased transition to a financial shared services model, scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon on Jan. 14. Join the Microsoft Teams meeting at this link. Project leads will share the latest   more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 9 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces More Than $101 Million in Grants Awarded to Rail and Port Infrastructure Projects Statewide * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that over $101 million in state funding has been awarded to support 25 projects across New York that will modernize key freight lines and port facilities under the state's Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program (PFRAP). This invest  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 9 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at Long Island Association State of the Region Breakfast * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered remarks at the Long Island Association State of The Region breakfast. VIDEO : The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Joins Republican Senators in Demanding Accountability from Tim Walz Amid Minnesota Fraud Scandal * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) joined his Republican Senate colleagues in demanding accountability from outgoing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz amid widespread reports of fraud and abuse of federal funding in Minnesota. Graham and his colleagues slammed Govern  more

GARDEN CITY, New York, Jan. 10 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Honors College: Adelphi's Pipeline to Professional Schools By Amanda Walgrove, University and Communications Higher Education Editorial Contributor The 100 percent acceptance rate of Honors College students who applied to medical school in 2025 highlights the College's long success in preparing students for professional schools. "You're accepted." Those are the words that students need to hear when they   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Warnock Delivers Commencement Address to Morgan State University Fall Class of 2025 * Recently, Senator Reverend Warnock delivered the keynote commencement address to Morgan State University's Fall 2025 graduating class in Baltimore, Maryland Senator Warnock encouraged the Class of 2025 to use their voices to shake up the world, pushing them to challenge the status quo Morgan State U  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Jay Davenport, VCU vice president for development and alumni relations since 2017, to take same post at Penn State * By Grant J. Heston After eight years at Virginia Commonwealth University, Jay Davenport, vice president for development and alumni relations, will leave this semester for the same role at Pennsylvania State University. Across VCU and VCU Health, Davenport's tenure has seen fundr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly announces $4 million in Community Project Funding for Western Pa. approved by U.S. House * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) announced nearly $4 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) grants have been approved for projects within Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District. The projects were included in the legislation passed by the U.S. House on Thursday. "These proje  more

EASTON, Pennsylvania, Jan. 10 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Prof. Casey Schmidt earns Kaufman research grant Two-year, $100,000 grant will support her study of histones and provide hands-on lab research opportunities for her students * Prof. Casey Schmidt has won a 2025 Kaufman Integrated Research-Education grant, which will help advance her study of histones, important proteins for normal cellular function, and open opportunities for her students to engage in authen  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * Johnson & Johnson Continues Investing in Pennsylvania, Further Cementing the Commonwealth as a Global Leader in Life Science Innovation The world-renowned bio pharma company will build a next generation cell therapy manufacturing site in Pennsylvania. Johnson & Johnson's major investment is yet another example of Pennsylvania's strong life sc  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Policy Committee Announces Hogan as Deputy Chair on Affordability * HARRISBURG The Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee Chair David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) today announced the appointment of Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) as deputy chair on affordability, a position that will focus on affordability and addressing the rising cost pressures facing Pennsylvania families a  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Growing novel ultra-pure materials for tomorrow's electronics * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Pairing elements such as sulfur, selenium or tellurium with metals produces compounds whose atomic interactions give them unusual and useful electrical, optical and magnetic behavior. These materials, called chalcogenides, are the focus of Qihua "David" Zhang 's work as a postdoctoral researcher in th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Randall Avenue Bridge to Reopen Following Federal Coordination Led by Fitzpatrick, Restoring Safety and Connectivity in Bristol Township * BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, PA Following sustained federal coordination led by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), the Randall Avenue/Edgely Bridge is scheduled to reopen Wednesday, January 14 th after receiving final safety clearance from PennDOT's bridge inspe  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Smucker: "We Need Real Reforms to Lower Premiums" * WASHINGTON Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Vice Chair of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after voting against H.R. 1834, legislation that would extend COVID-era enhanced premium tax credits for three years: "We wan t all Americans to have access to quality health care at a price they can afford. Unfortunately, t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Applauds Pittsburgh Water's 14,000th Lead Line Replacement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - JANUARY 9, 2026 Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) applauded Pittsburgh Water's announcement celebrating its 14,000th lead service line as part of its nationally recognized Community Lead Response initiative a milestone made possible in large part by historic federal investments in water infrast  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Celebrates House Passage of Millions in Federal Funding for Western Pennsylvania in Minibus Funding Package, Rejects Extreme Cuts * WASHINGTON, D.C.- JANUARY 9, 2026 Yesterday, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) voted YES on the House minibus funding package, advancing millions of federal dollars she secured for critical investments in Western Pennsylvania. While the minibus is fa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republicans Blast Tim Walz for Rampant Child Care Fraud, Demand Accountability for American Taxpayers The entire Senate Republican Conference, led by Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) and Majo  more

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, Jan. 10 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * Talented Craftsmanship at the Center of New NWTF Legacy Callmaker Collection Whether through articles in Turkey Call magazine, coveted recognition at the Grand National Custom Callmaking Competition or word-of-mouth within turkey hunting culture, the names of the world's most talented call makers carry deep respect, and their calls are among the most sought after. Through a new s  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, Pfluger, Van Duyne: RSC Budget Supports American Ag The newly released budget from the Republican Study Committee (RSC) shows a realignment toward supporting American agriculture while promoting fiscal responsibility. "I applaud Chairman Pfluger and Rep. Beth Van Duyne for their work in aligning the Republican Study Committee budget with   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Exposes Over 50% of North Carolina Trucking Licensees for Foreigners Were Issued Illegally The Department will withhold nearly $50 million in federal funding if North Carolina fails to revoke licenses issued illegally to foreign drivers * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy tod  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8 [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: * * * TUH-Jeanes Campus and Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital Achieve Infection Prevention Milestones * Preventing infections is a cornerstone of patient safety, producing better outcomes and long-term recovery rates. That's why Temple Health's r  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Lifesaving breakthrough in bacterial behavior Penn biophysicist Arnold Mathijssen uncovers how and why E. coli manage to swim upstream causing infections in challenging places such as the urinary tract, respiratory system, and catheters, pointing to new strategies for designing safer, more effective biomedical tools and treatments. Key Takeaways * Researchers found that rather tha  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Walsh Introduces Legislation Addressing Data Center Growth in PA * HARRISBURG - State Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) is introducing a package of bills aimed at addressing growing concerns surrounding the rapid expansion of large data centers in Luzerne County and across the Commonwealth. "In recent years, the development of data centers has accelerated, leaving many of our communities faci  more