| News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors Newsletter for Friday March 06, 2026 ( 81 items ) |
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'Romeo & Juliet'
DELAWARE, Ohio, March 5 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
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'Romeo & Juliet'
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DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University's Department of Performing Arts will put a spectral spin on William Shakespeare's classic "Romeo & Juliet" in three performances beginning March 26.
"The story of Romeo and Juliet has been told for centuries, but this production explores its aftermath, where the dead try to overcome fate, and where memory is the only way of fighting a nev
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Latest Round Of Illegal Tariffs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 5 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Latest Round Of Illegal Tariffs
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 24 states in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increa
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AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit (PDF) to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case, as Attorney General Nessel explains in a video, challenges President Trum
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APA Committee Appointments for 2026 Announced
NEWARK, Delaware, March 5 -- The American Philosophical Association issued the following news:
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APA Committee Appointments for 2026 Announced
The APA board of officers is pleased to announce the committee appointments for terms starting July 1, 2026. Committee members serve three-year terms ending June 30, 2029, unless otherwise noted. Associate chairs serve a one-year term, followed by a three-year term as chair of the committee. Congratulations to the appointees and thanks to all who w
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 6 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
Co-Leads Lawsuit Filed to Block Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses
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Attorney General Kris Mayes today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on Amer
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 5 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest effort to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. President Trump's effort to increase tariffs worldwide without congres
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, March 5 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
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Oregon Leads Case to Block Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses
Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 23 other states in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. Th
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Attorney General James Leads Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration's Latest Illegal Tariffs
ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Leads Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration's Latest Illegal Tariffs
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania in suing to stop the latest attempt by the Trump administration to impose sweeping tariffs that result in increased taxes on states, businesses
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Illegal Tariffs
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 5 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Illegal Tariffs
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RALEIGH - Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing to block the federal government's latest unlawful tariffs on American consumers and businesses without congressional approval. The tariffs could cost each North Carolina household an estimated $800 to $1,300 this year.
"North Carolinians have already paid
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs and price increases
DENVER, Colorado, March 5 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs and price increases
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March 5, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most re
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP LATEST ROUND OF ILLEGAL TARIFFS
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 5 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP LATEST ROUND OF ILLEGAL TARIFFS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, today filed a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American businesses and consumers. The case challenges President Tru
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 5 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
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Joins Lawsuit Filed by 24 States to Block Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors in announcing a lawsuit to block President Trump's
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Biophysical Society Announces Subgroup Award Winners
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 5 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release:
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Biophysical Society Announces Subgroup Award Winners
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BETHESDA, MD - The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Subgroup Awards. These awards recognize the research of members in specialized research Subgroups. The winners were honored at the Society's 70th Annual Meeting, held in San Francisco, California from February 21-25, 2026.
Bioenerget
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BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Maryland Second Quarter 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Maryland Second Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - March 4, 2026
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From March 2025 to June 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Maryland were 139,324, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 126,989, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. R
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BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Virginia Second Quarter 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Virginia Second Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - March 4, 2026
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From March 2025 to June 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Virginia were 197,863, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 196,049, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. R
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BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Union Members in Maryland 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Maryland 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - March 5, 2026
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In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 12.7 percent of wage and salary workers in Maryland, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 346,000. Nationw
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BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Union Members in New Jersey 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in New Jersey 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - March 5, 2026
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In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 14.7 percent of wage and salary workers in New Jersey, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 612,000. Nat
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BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Union Members in Pennsylvania 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Pennsylvania 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - March 5, 2026
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In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 10.9 percent of wage and salary workers in Pennsylvania, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 620,000.
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BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Union Members in Virginia 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Virginia 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - March 5, 2026
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In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 5.4 percent of wage and salary workers in Virginia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 204,000. Nationwi
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Bonnies torch Frostbite field to reach rugby national tourney
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 5 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
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Bonnies torch Frostbite field to reach rugby national tourney
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Less than three months after winning the National Collegiate Rugby Division I 15s championship, St. Bonaventure University is back to steamrolling every team in its path in its quest to win the 7s national title this spring.
The Bonnies qualified for the national tourney April 24-26 in Boyds, Maryland, with
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Boyle Statement on War Powers Resolution Vote
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Boyle Statement on War Powers Resolution Vote
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) issued the following statement after voting in favor of a War Powers Resolution that would block further military action against Iran:
"I voted for this War Powers Resolution because President Trump is p lunging us into another costly war in the Middle East without clear objectives, with a r
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Bresnahan's Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act Advances in House Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Bresnahan's Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act Advances in House Farm Bill
Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and the House Committee on Agriculture passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, this year's Farm Bill, by a bipartisan vote of 34-17. The package included Rep. Bresnahan's legislation, the Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act, which will h
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CableLabs' Knittle Headlines Session on DOCSIS and PON Strategies at Pennsylvania Broadband Summit
LOUISVILLE, Colorado, March 6 -- CableLabs, an innovation and R&D lab for the cable industry, issued the following news on March 4, 2026:
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CableLabs' Knittle Headlines Session on DOCSIS and PON Strategies at Pennsylvania Broadband Summit
Dr. Curtis Knittle, VP of Wired Technologies at CableLabs, will present "DOCSIS(R) and PON: Strategic Options for Network Evolution" at the Pennsylvania Broadband Summit on April 8, 2026, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel. The
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California Sues Trump Over His Unlawful Use of Tariffs -- Again
SACRAMENTO, California, March 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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California Sues Trump Over His Unlawful Use of Tariffs -- Again
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today, along with a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the states of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, announced a new lawsuit challenging President Trump's imposition of global tariffs using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The lawsuit, to b
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Campus Community Hears Stark Warning on Federal Higher-Ed Policy Shifts
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news:
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Campus Community Hears Stark Warning on Federal Higher-Ed Policy Shifts
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Federal higher - education policy is undergoing its most dramatic transformation in decades, with changes coming July 1 that will evaluate specific programs solely by their graduates' earnings and institute caps on graduate-student borrowing using federal loans.
"The sole metric on whether a program is deemed worthy of federal inve
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Chairman Moolenaar: Expanding Chinese Investment in U.S. Would Reward Chinese Companies That Have Hurt American Workers
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Moolenaar: Expanding Chinese Investment in U.S. Would Reward Chinese Companies That Have Hurt American Workers
Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighting the dangers of Chinese investment
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Ciresi & Haddock call for gas price hike investigations
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Ciresi & Haddock call for gas price hike investigations
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HARRISBURG, March 5 - State Reps. Joe Ciresi and Jim Haddock released the following statement today on rapidly rising fuel prices in the commonwealth:
"As soon as the first bomb struck in Iran, gas stations across our state hiked up their prices, not even batting an eye to the fact that the gas in their tanks were already b
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Class in Action
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news:
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Class in Action
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Villanova University has eight legal clinics within the Charles Widger School of Law that specialize in legal issues ranging from domestic violence to clemency to immigration services. The clients who come to the clinics are low-income and are frequently dealing with trauma and a lack of resources.
"We have clinics where clients have significant social work needs," says Deeya Haldar, di
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Del. A.G. Jennings Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
DOVER, Delaware, March 6 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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AG Jennings sues Trump Administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of attorneys general and governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increase tari
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Delaware Valley University to Host It Takes a Community with Dr. Janet Sasson Edgette
DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- Delaware Valley University posted the following news:
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Delaware Valley University to Host It Takes a Community with Dr. Janet Sasson Edgette
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Delaware Valley University Department of Psychology will host It Takes a Community, featuring insights from psychologists and education professionals discussing teen stress, school and the transition into adulthood.
This event, part of the Psychology Department's Spring Speaker Series, will be held on March
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Democratic Health Leaders to President Trump: Hand Over Your Secret Deals With Pharmaceutical Companies
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Democratic Health Leaders to President Trump: Hand Over Your Secret Deals with Pharmaceutical Companies
House and Senate Democratic Health Committee leaders wrote to President Trump today requesting copies of the most-favored-nation agreements struck with pharmaceutical companies, which have been kept hidden from Cong
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Democratic Health Leaders to President Trump: Hand Over Your Secret Deals With Pharmaceutical Companies
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
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Democratic Health Leaders to President Trump: Hand Over Your Secret Deals with Pharmaceutical Companies
House and Senate Democratic Health Committee leaders wrote to President Trump today requesting copies of the most-favored-nation agreements struck with pharmaceutical companies, which have been kept hidden from Congress and the American
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Dr. Joshua Schulz Delivers Kraft Lecture as DeSales Honors Legacy of Joan and Wayne Kraft
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, March 6 -- DeSales University issued the following news:
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Dr. Joshua Schulz Delivers Kraft Lecture as DeSales Honors Legacy of Joan and Wayne Kraft
Standing in the Connolly Chapel of the Sacred Heart near an artful, Lenten sculpture of ash, sand, and candles tangled with liturgical purple, DeSales University's Dr. Joshua Schulz delivered an hour-long lecture exploring the call to honor death as part of our commitment to the dignity of the human person.
As p
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EEOC Sues Schneider National for Disability Discrimination
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues Schneider National for Disability Discrimination
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Federal lawsuit charges nationwide trucking company with denying employee service dog for applicant with PTSD and withdrawing job offer
BALTIMORE - Schneider National, Inc., a Green Bay, Wisconsin-headquartered nationwide transportation and logistics company, violated federal law when it refused to reasonably accommodate an
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F&M POLL: DEMOCRATS OPEN 7-POINT LEAD ON CONGRESSIONAL BALLOT IN PENNSYLVANIA
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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F&M POLL: DEMOCRATS OPEN 7-POINT LEAD ON CONGRESSIONAL BALLOT IN PENNSYLVANIA
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F&M poll is latest to show Pennsylvania voters souring on Republicans, flashing major warning signs for Fitzpatrick, Mackenzie, Bresnahan, & Perry
The bad news keeps piling up for vulnerable Pennsylvania Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick, Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan, and Scott Perry.
New polling rele
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FCC Issues Information Collection Notice on Opportunity Zone Nomination Tool
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following information collection:
SUMMARY:
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, as part of a continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and Federal and State agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). Currently, the Community Develop
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FFRF Praises Rhode Island AG for Clergy Abuse Investigation
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 6 [Category: Religion] (TNSrep) -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release:
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FFRF praises Rhode Island AG for clergy abuse investigation
The Freedom From Religion Foundation commends Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha for releasing a long-awaited report detailing decades of clergy sexual abuse and for taking steps to hold the perpetrators accountable.
The 284-page report (https://riag.ri.gov/media/8376/download), made pub
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Fitzpatrick Statement on H.Con.Res. 38
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement:
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Fitzpatrick Statement on H.Con.Res. 38
Any analysis regarding constitutional war powers jurisdiction, and the statutory War Powers Act of 1973, must center with three considerations:
1. the text of the resolution being offered
2. the applicable constitutional and statutory provisions it implicates
3. a clear discernment of the classified facts of the specific conflict in question, includi
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Geneva College: Donald Little - Liberal Arts Approach to Biology
BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, March 6 -- Geneva College issued the following news:
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Donald Little: A Liberal Arts Approach to Biology
Donald Little III, PhD joined the faculty of Geneva College as assistant professor of biology in the fall of 2024. In his brief time so far at the College, he has greatly contributed to the mission of integrating faith and learning in ways that reach beyond the surface level, and he champions a robust liberal arts education through his multidisciplinary appr
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Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
LANSING, Michigan, March 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
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LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Central Michigan University Board of Trustees; Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents; Ferris State University Board of Trustees; Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees; Michigan Technological Univ
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Herpes Virus Fluidizes Cell Nuclei to Multiply Faster
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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Herpes Virus Fluidizes Cell Nuclei to Multiply Faster
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H erpes simplex virus partially liquifies the tightly packed, gel-like interior of human cell nuclei to copy itself faster, a new study shows.
The research centers on how the nucleus of each human cell houses the genetic machinery used to copy DNA-encoded instructions
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House Budget Committee Ranking Member Boyle Requests CBO Analysis on Cost of Trump's Iran War
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Boyle Requests CBO Analysis on Cost of Trump's Iran War
Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, sent a letter to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office requesting an official estimate of the financial and economic impact of President Trump's military operation in Iran and how m
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Inaugural Penn State-Ghana Seed Grant Program awardees announced
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Inaugural Penn State-Ghana Seed Grant Program awardees announced
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The inaugural Penn State-Ghana Research Partnerships Seed Grant Program has awarded nine projects that aim to fuel global impact, including crop disease surveillance, removing heavy metals from mining wastewater and understanding multimodal traffic streams.
The program is designed to foster new and
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Kean Advocates for Robust Amtrak Service to Trenton, Metropark along Northeast Corridor
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Kean Advocates for Robust Amtrak Service to Trenton, Metropark along Northeast Corridor
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(March 5, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) announced that they sent a letter to Amtrak President Roger Harris urging robust Acela and Northeast Regional train service to Trenton Transit Center (TRE) and Metropa
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Kelly statement on voting to fund the Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Kelly statement on voting to fund the Department of Homeland Security
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) released the following statement after voting to fund (link is external) the Department of Homeland Security.
"For the last 19 days, during a period of heightened global tensions, Democrats have withheld funding for the Department of Homeland Security. The Department was
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Kelly, Harder introduce "Increasing Housing in Opportunity Zones Act"
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Harder introduce "Increasing Housing in Opportunity Zones Act"
Today, U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, and Josh Harder (D-CA) introduced the Increasing Housing in Opportunity Zones Act, legislation that enables the U.S. Secretary of Housing & Urban Development added weight to applicants for competitive HUD grants that are located in, or primari
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Making mini-lightning in a block of plastic
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Making mini-lightning in a block of plastic
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Lightning formation and the conditions triggering it have long been shrouded in a cloud of mystery, but new research led by Penn State scientists is lifting the fog. Using mathematical calculations, the researchers discovered that lightning-like discharge doesn't require a storm cloud -it could be made inside everyday mat
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Md. A.G. Brown Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs
Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Block Unlawful Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest effo
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Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting - Key Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13082) on March 4, 2026, by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman and legislative attorney L. Paige Whitaker:
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Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting: Key Issues
States typically begin their congressional redistricting processes following the decennial U.S. census and apportionment, at which point states with multiple House seats draw congressional district
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N.J. Environmental Protection Dept.: Sherrill Administration Awards $90,000 in Grants to Help Communities Reduce Risk in Advance of Wildfire Season
TRENTON, New Jersey, March 6 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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SHERRILL ADMINISTRATION AWARDS $90,000 IN GRANTS TO HELP COMMUNITIES REDUCE RISK IN ADVANCE OF WILDFIRE SEASON
Ahead of the spring wildfire season, the Department of Environmental Protection's Forest Fire Service today announced $90,000 in grants to 22 communities statewide to support wildfire risk-reduction projects, part of the Sherrill Administrati
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National LGBTQ Task Force Issues Commentary: What is Affordability? How Does It Affect Us All?
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The National LGBTQ Task Force (formerly the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force) issued the following commentary on March 5, 2026, by Policy Director Allen Morris, state policy analyst and counsel Meera Rajput and government affairs associate Kenya Whitaker:
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What is Affordability? How Does it Affect Us All?
By Allen Morris, Meera Rajput, J.D. and Kenya Whitaker, J.D.
Affordability refers to whether humans can realistically pay for essential goods and services w
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Nature Conservancy: Large Body of Research Shows the Many Cost-Effective Benefits Nature Provides
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 5 (TNSrpt) -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:
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Nature Is Fundamental to Ensuring that Economies and Communities in the United States Thrive
Large body of research shows the many cost-effective benefits nature provides
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Investing in nature is one of the smartest investments governments can make, given the economic, health and public safety benefits nature provides, according to a new report commissioned by The Nature Conservancy.
Nature's
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New report documents harm to migrants after expulsion from the U.S. and Mexico
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 5 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news:
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New report documents harm to migrants after expulsion from the U.S. and Mexico
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Evidence of abuse and violence in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Costa Rica highlight urgent need for change
A new report, titled How Cruel Migration Policies Hurt People documents the experiences of people who have been deported from the U.S., forced to return t
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NSWCPD Marks National Engineers Week by Connecting Curiosity, Leadership and the Fleet
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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NSWCPD Marks National Engineers Week by Connecting Curiosity, Leadership and the Fleet
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03.05.2026 - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) opened National Engineers Week Feb. 22 - 28, 2026 with a reminder that engineering is not an abstract discipline, but a mission-driven profession shaped by constant questioning and continuous transformation.
Despite a snowstorm that prompted i
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On the Cutting Edge
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, March 6 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news:
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On the Cutting Edge
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At Bryn Mawr College, undergraduate students, in partnership with faculty, learn to ask bold questions; to forge a work ethic grounded not only in persistence but also integrity and humanity; and to pursue answers through hands-on research -all part of a strong foundation for further study and research-focused careers in academia or industry.
"There is a teaching component," retired
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Pa. Community & Economic Development Dept.: Shapiro Administration Highlights Budget Proposal to Support Pennsylvania's Innovation Economy During Tour of X-Hab 3D in State College
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 6 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on March 5, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Highlights Budget Proposal to Support Pennsylvania's Innovation Economy During Tour of X-Hab 3D in State College
The Commonwealth has always been a leader in discovery and innovation, and Governor Josh Shapiro is calling for increased funding in his proposed 2026-27 state budget to continue that momentum in key industri
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Pa. Labor Dept.: Shapiro Administration Expands Apprenticeship Opportunities for Young Adults in Creative Industries Sector
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 6 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news on March 5, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Expands Apprenticeship Opportunities for Young Adults in Creative Industries Sector
Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Pennsylvania Creative Industries, powered by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA), announced the approval of a state registered Multimedia Producer Apprenticeship. Through this first-of-
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Pa. Senate Republicans: Key Points From Senate Budget Hearing With Department of Education
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 6 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with Department of Education
Senate Appropriations Committee members highlighted concerns about potential cuts to cyber charter schools, unfilled seats for pre-K programs, and ways to boost student achievement statewide during a budget hearing with the Department of Education today.
The governor's $53.3 billion budget proposa
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Pa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces New Program Manager for the PA ABLE Savings Program for Pennsylvanians With Disabilities
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 6 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces New Program Manager for the PA ABLE Savings Program for Pennsylvanians with Disabilities
PA ABLE to transition to new program manager - nation's leading ABLE provider, Vestwell, in July
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Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced an upcoming transition to a new program manager, Vestwell, one of the largest ABLE providers in the coun
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce Virtual Power Plants Legislation
WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release:
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce Virtual Power Plants Legislation
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Virtual power plants would offer a cost-effective alternative to peaker plants
HARRISBURG, PA - Pennsylvania lawmakers today introduced legislation to unlock virtual power plants (VPPs) -a proven way to keep the grid reliable while reducing costs for families and businesses.
The legislation, sponsored by Represent
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PennWest to host annual Women in Business Panel and Networking Event March 20
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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PennWest to host annual Women in Business Panel and Networking Event March 20
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PennWest University will celebrate Women's History Month with its annual Women in Business Professional Panel Discussion and Networking Event on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held simultaneously at the California, Clarion and Edinboro campuses, with a virtual attendance option available.
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PFT Members Urge Passage of Governor Shapiro's Education Funding Package as Part of AFT's National Day of Action
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers issued the following news on March 4, 2026:
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PFT Members Urge Passage of Governor Shapiro's Education Funding Package as Part of AFT's National Day of Action
Philly public school educators, city officials, and students and families on Wednesday rallied for Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed education funding package as part of a nationwide AFT Day of Action.
Members of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (P
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Philadelphia Orchestra & Ensemble Arts joins forces with Temple University to strengthen Philadelphia's cultural corridor
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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The Philadelphia Orchestra & Ensemble Arts joins forces with Temple University to strengthen Philadelphia's cultural corridor
New partnership will connect students, artists and audiences across the Avenue of the Arts-expanding education, performance and community engagement opportunities.
Temple has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a partnership with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemb
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 6 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges Preside
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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- March 5
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- March 5
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As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 18 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University.
This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to:
* Jennifer Barlett, graduate enrollment coordinator at Fox Graduate School, whose nomin
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Smucker Introduces Debt-to-GDP Transparency and Stabilization Act
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Smucker Introduces Debt-to-GDP Transparency and Stabilization Act
Rep. Smucker (PA-11), Vice Chair of the House Budget Committee, introduced the Debt-to-GDP Transparency and Stabilization Act with Rep. Jared Golden (ME-02).
This legislation would increase transparency and provide greater insight into our nation's growing national debt and require the President's annual budget and congressional
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Smucker Introduces Stop Unemployment Fraud Act to Protect Taxpayers and Strengthen Program Integrity
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Smucker Introduces Stop Unemployment Fraud Act to Protect Taxpayers and Strengthen Program Integrity
Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Vice Chair of the Budget Committee, introduced the Stop Unemployment Fraud Act (link is external) alongside US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) to strengthen safeguards against fraud in the unemployment insurance system and protect taxpayer dollars.
"Bad actors stole
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Stark Divide: Americans More Confident in Career Scientists at U.S. Health Agencies Than Leaders
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release:
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Stark Divide: Americans More Confident in Career Scientists at U.S. Health Agencies Than Leaders
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Public confidence that career scientists at federal health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are providing the public with trustworthy
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Summer programs help future first-gen college students find support, connections
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Summer programs help future first-gen college students find support, connections
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -High school students interested in going to college face a daunting task, from choosing which schools to apply to, to navigating program options and paperwork. For those whose families have never attended college, there can be additional difficulties from lack of experience or awarenes
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Swarthmore Honored for Commitment to Community Engagement
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news:
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Swarthmore Honored for Commitment to Community Engagement
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Swarthmore College has received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, in recognition of its College-wide commitment to community engagement.
More than 230 colleges and universities nationwide earned the classification, awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teachin
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Syllabus: Police Theory vs. Practice
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news:
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Syllabus: Police Theory vs. Practice
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The Class: Topics in Criminal Justice: Police Theory vs. Practice, CJUS-202
The Professor: Christopher Clinton '10, Criminal Justice
"Get out of here," came an alarmed shout. "You're going to blow my cover!"
The outburst echoed through what looked like a quiet neighborhood -but moments later, the lights in Steele 219 flicked back on, revealing not a dark
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Tapeworms Inspire Medical Device Created During Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Tapeworms Inspire Medical Device Created During Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
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Olivia LaFond, a Carnegie Mellon University senior majoring in biomedical and chemical engineering, created a 3D-printed device that one day could be used to reduce the need for invasive procedures or could help deliver medication directly inside the body over time.
The design of the device, meant to atta
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Thiel College Match Day sets record for donor challenges; raises $254K for student support
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- Thiel College issued the following news release:
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Thiel College Match Day sets record for donor challenges; raises $254K for student support
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GREENVILLE, Pa.-A record number of participation challenges fueled the success of Thiel College's 13th annual Match Day on Tuesday, March 3, as 19 affinity and group challenges were issued and all 19 were completed, marking the most challenges ever created and fulfilled in the event's history.
The milestone
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Today: U.S. Bureau Of Economic Analysis To Release 2024 Outdoor Recreation Economy Data
HERNDON, Virginia, March 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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Today: U.S. Bureau Of Economic Analysis To Release 2024 Outdoor Recreation Economy Data
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This morning, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) will officially release the highly anticipated 2024 economic data for the outdoor recreation industry. This year's release provides the latest official government look at the sector's impact on the national
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UB researchers help develop new class of powerful antibodies to treat HIV using AI
BUFFALO, New York, March 5 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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UB researchers help develop new class of powerful antibodies to treat HIV using AI
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BUFFALO, N.Y. -Not that long ago, a diagnosis of the human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, was considered a death sentence. Today, advancements in medicine have rendered HIV a manageable condition that allows most individuals to enjoy a typical lifespan.
What it often takes to achi
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UBS OneASEAN Summit 2026: Connecting global investors with on-the-ground perspectives in Southeast Asia
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release:
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UBS OneASEAN Summit 2026: Connecting global investors with on-the-ground perspectives in Southeast Asia
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Singapore, 5 March 2026 - The 14th UBS OneASEAN Summit convened over 850 institutional investors, influential policy makers and industry leaders to exchange the latest insights and investment ideas for 2026.
Nicolo Magni, Head of UBS Global Banking South-E
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Va. A.G. Jones Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Illegal Tariffs
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Illegal Tariffs
Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Block Unlawful Tariffs Driving Up Costs for Virginia Consumers and Businesses
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Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop President Trump's latest attempt to impose sweeping tariffs on consumers and
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Vice Ranking Member Brown Votes Against Partisan Farm Bill in Ag Committee Markup
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Vice Ranking Member Brown Votes Against Partisan Farm Bill in Ag Committee Markup
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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Vice Ranking Member on the House Committee on Agriculture, voted against the majority's one-sided partisan Farm Bill proposal this week.
During markup, Vice Ranking Member Brown offered three amendments to improve the Farm Bill for families in need and small farms
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Vorys Launches On-Demand Employment-Focused Video Training
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 6 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Vorys Launches On-Demand Employment-Focused Video Training
Today Vorys launched VorysEdge, an on-demand video training platform to assist clients navigating the constantly evolving complexities of employment law compliance. VorysEdge features programming developed, presented and reviewed by Vorys' labor and employment attorneys.
"In a compliance market flooded with options, having access
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WA sues to block the Trump administration's latest round of illegal tariffs
OLYMPIA, Washington, March 5 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA sues to block the Trump administration's latest round of illegal tariffs
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Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of attorneys general in suing to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increase tariffs worldwide without congressional a
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York University: Machine-learning Immune-system Analysis Study May Hold Clues to Personalized Medicine
TORONTO, Ontario, March 5 (TNSjou) -- York University issued the following news release:
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Machine-learning immune-system analysis study may hold clues to personalized medicine
York U led study found clear vaccine-initiated immune response biomarkers between HIV positive and HIV negative groups, but outliers underscore varied, intricate nature of the immune system
By Emina Gamulin
How people with compromised immune systems respond to vaccines is an important area of immunological resear
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