| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Thursday March 26, 2026 ( 70 items ) |
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2 Teens in Lancaster Co. Juvenile Court Ordered to Serve Probation, Community Service, Pay $12K Restitution to Victims of 'Morphed' Nude Images
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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2 Teens in Lancaster Co. Juvenile Court Ordered to Serve Probation, Community Service, Pay $12K Restitution to Victims of 'Morphed' Nude Images
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Dozens of victims, families appear in court for disposition hearing
HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that disposition occurred Wednesday in juvenile court for two Lancaster County teenagers who manufactured child
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Armanini Proposes Sales Tax Holiday
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news:
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Armanini Proposes Sales Tax Holiday
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HARRISBURG - Sales tax would be temporarily exempt on purchases of shoulder pads, gloves, helmets and other football equipment under a new proposal from Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk).
Armanini will join with other House Republicans to introduce a package of bills that would establish tax holidays on a variety of goods and utilities. His pro
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ASTM Workshop on Workplace Air Quality Exposure Assessment Invites Papers
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, March 25 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release:
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ASTM Workshop on Workplace Air Quality Exposure Assessment Invites Papers
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Presentations are invited for ASTM International's 45th Workshop on Detection Limits and Censoring Data in W
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Attorney General Griffin Announces 8 Arrests in Phillips County Related to 2024 Election Crimes in Justice of the Peace Runoff
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 25 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Announces 8 Arrests in Phillips County Related to 2024 Election Crimes in Justice of the Peace Runoff
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Griffin: 'Keeping Arkansas's elections the most secure in the country requires vigilance and perseverance, and I am pleased to see these individuals held accountable for their actions'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following st
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Award-winning podcasts bring Susquehanna's stories - and science - to life
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news:
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Award-winning podcasts bring Susquehanna's stories -- and science -- to life
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Podcasts hosted by Kathy Straub, dean of the School of Natural & Social Sciences, and Pat Long, dean of the schools of the Arts and Humanities, received gold and silver awards, respectively, for creative excellence from CUPRAP, an association of college public relations professionals.
Straub's Science Is a Story podcas
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Berger Montague Files First Antitrust Class Action Against Vail Resorts and Alterra Over Ski Pass Pricing
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Berger Montague Files First Antitrust Class Action Against Vail Resorts and Alterra Over Ski Pass Pricing
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiff law firm, along with co-counsel DiCello Levitt, and Salahi PC, have filed a federal antitrust class action on behalf of skiers and snowboarders nationwide against Vail Resorts, Inc. and Alterra Mo
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CAIR-AL Calls on Alabama Sec. of State to Visit Mosque After Slamming GOP Leader for Attending Interfaith Dinner With Muslims
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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CAIR-AL Calls on Alabama Sec. of State to Visit Mosque After Slamming GOP Leader for Attending Interfaith Dinner with Muslims
The Alabama chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AL), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today invited Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen to visit a mosque after he criticized former Alabam
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CAIR-Houston Applauds City's Designation of March 15 as 'International Day to Combat Islamophobia'
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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CAIR-Houston Applauds City's Designation of March 15 as 'International Day to Combat Islamophobia'
The Houston office of the Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today applauded the Houston City Council's decision to designate March 15 as the 'International Day to Combat Islamophobia.'
Yesterday, Houston City Council officials annou
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Capital Research Center: Students for a Democratic Society and the Birth of the New Left (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSxrep) -- Students for a Democratic Society and the birth of the New Left - A report from Capital Research Center InfluenceWatch - March 24, 2026 - Authored by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun:
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Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and the birth of the New Left
SDS planted the seeds that grew into today's radical left.
Editorial note: This is a reproduction of the InfluenceWatch profile of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS).
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Chairman Thompson Welcomes Rep. Valadao to Ag Committee
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Chairman Thompson Welcomes Rep. Valadao to Ag Committee
Today, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) announced the official placement of Rep. David Valadao (CA-22) to the House Committee on Agriculture.
"On behalf of the House Committee on Agriculture, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Rep. Va
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CIAA Announces Softball Week Six Honors
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 25 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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CIAA Announces Softball Week Six Honors
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 24, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announces its Week Six Softball Honors for games played March 15 through March 21. The weekly awards recognize top performances in the circle, at the plate, in the field, and from a standout rookie across the conference.
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CIAA TENNIS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 25 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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CIAA TENNIS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
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Charlotte, NC (March 25, 2026) - CIAA Tennis competition continued across the conference as teams opened Roundup play with strong early season results. One student athlete earned recognition for her performance during the week of March 15 through March 21.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK - Mikayla Stewart, Winston-Salem State Univer
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CMU Research Challenges Long-Held Ecological Belief of How Rare Species Survive
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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CMU Research Challenges Long-Held Ecological Belief of How Rare Species Survive
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A biological process long thought to protect biodiversity and help species coexist may actually threaten diversity when species are separated by natural landscapes, infrastructure or other barriers, according to new research (opens in new window) from Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science (opens i
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Facing public outrage, NYC Hospital CEO announces Palantir contract will not be renewed
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 24 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news:
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Facing public outrage, NYC Hospital CEO announces Palantir contract will not be renewed
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NEW YORK (March 24, 2026) The President and Chief Executive Officer of New York City Health + Hospital Corporation (NYCHHC) said last Monday that they will not renew their contract with the controversial surveillance tech company Palantir Technologies Inc. Activists an
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Fitzpatrick, Suozzi Announce Bipartisan Effort to Fund TSA, Coast Guard, FEMA, and Other DHS Departments, While Advancing ICE Reform
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Fitzpatrick, Suozzi Announce Bipartisan Effort to Fund TSA, Coast Guard, FEMA, and Other DHS Departments, While Advancing ICE Reform
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Proposal Would Fix Chaos at American Airports, Mandate ICE Standards Consistent with Other Federal Agencies, Target Enforcement on "Worst of the Worst"
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) have announc
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Five MLB Stadiums Served by Aramark Sports + Entertainment Named to USA TODAY 10 Best List for Best Baseball Stadium Food
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 25 [Category: BizConsumer Servicers] -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Five MLB Stadiums Served by Aramark Sports + Entertainment Named to USA TODAY 10Best List for Best Baseball Stadium Food
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Citi Field Earns Top Spot for Best Ballpark Food for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Aramark Sports + Entertainment is celebrating a standout performance in the USA
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Governor Lamont, Coalition of Governors Urge HHS Secretary Kennedy to Immediately Release Title X Funds
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 25 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Governor Lamont, Coalition of Governors Urge HHS Secretary Kennedy to Immediately Release Title X Funds
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(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and the governors of 18 other states and territories today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging the immediate renewal of Title X family planning grants, warning that a lapse
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Health Resources & Services Administration Publishes Petitions Seeking Compensation for Vaccine-Related Injuries Filed in February 2026
WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration announced the receipt of 95 petitions under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program for the period of Feb. 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2026.
The program allows for compensation if a petitioner can prove that a vaccine caused a condition not explicitly listed or if symptoms appeared outside the specified windows. To ensure a fair process, the Secretary is required
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High field imaging with an ultra-high impact
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news:
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High field imaging with an ultra-high impact
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Brain research is often limited by the realities of time, cost, and participant recruitment. Engineers at the University of Pittsburgh, however, have developed a way to ease these constraints: a uniquely powerful MRI system that delivers clear images and statistical significance while scanning just a fraction of the p
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House approves Family Care Act
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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House approves Family Care Act
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Bipartisan bill seeks family and medical leave insurance program in PA
HARRISBURG, March 25 - In bipartisan fashion, the House today approved a bill sponsored by state Rep. Jennifer O'Mara, D-Delaware, to bring economic stability to more working families by creating a family and medical leave insurance program in Pennsylvania.
House Bill 200, du
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House Education & Workforce Subcommittee Chairman Mackenzie Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Workers' Compensation Programs
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, released the following testimony opening statement from a March 18, 2026, hearing entitled ""Strengthening Federal Workers' Compensation Programs: Ensuring Integrity, Efficiency, and Access":
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"Today's hearing will examine programs in the Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). Since its establishment in 1916, OWCP
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House passes bill to protect disability accommodations under Right-to-Know Law
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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House passes bill to protect disability accommodations under Right-to-Know Law
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HARRISBURG, March 25 - On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation (H.B. 802) to amend the state's Right-to-Know Law, to ensure that sensitive records created or used to accommodate individuals with disabilities are protected from public disclosure. This bill was introduced
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ICYMI: Bresnahan Delivers Pizza to TSA Agents Amid Ongoing DHS Shutdown, Calls for Immediate Action to Reopen Government
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Bresnahan Delivers Pizza to TSA Agents Amid Ongoing DHS Shutdown, Calls for Immediate Action to Reopen Government
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AVOCA, PA: On Monday, March 23, 2026, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) visited Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents on duty at the Wilkes-Baree/Scranton International Airport on his way to Washington, D.C. He delivered pizza as a small gesture
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Kelly legislation to strengthen IRS Whistleblower Program passes Ways & Means Committee, advances to U.S. House vote
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Kelly legislation to strengthen IRS Whistleblower Program passes Ways & Means Committee, advances to U.S. House vote
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Ways & Means Committee advanced legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, Mike Thompson (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, to make commonsense ref
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Labs Proposes Sales Tax Relief on Personal Care Essentials
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news:
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Labs Proposes Sales Tax Relief on Personal Care Essentials
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HARRISBURG, PA -Rep. Shelby Labs (R Bucks) today announced plans to introduce legislation that would temporarily remove the sales and use tax on personal care items, including soap, shampoo, deodorant and shaving cream, as part of a broader House Republican package aimed at easing the financial burden on Pennsylvania families.
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Lead Defendant in Multi-State SNAP and PUA Fraud Conspiracy Pleads Guilty
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Lead Defendant in Multi-State SNAP and PUA Fraud Conspiracy Pleads Guilty
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BOSTON - A Fitchburg, Mass. man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Worcester to his role in a fraud scheme that used the stolen identities of more than 100 individuals to obtain $440,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from Massachusetts and R
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Lincoln Financial Recognized for Leadership in the Advancement of Long-term Care Planning
RADNOR, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- The Lincoln Financial Corp. issued the following news release:
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Lincoln Financial recognized for leadership in the advancement of long-term care planning
Honor reinforces decades-long commitment to expanding access to long-term care planning solutions
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Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) has been recognized by industry peers at the 2026 Intercompany Long-Term Care Insurance Conference (ILTCI) for its longstanding leadership and innovation in the hybrid life
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Mako to Introduce Bill to Create Tax Holiday on Soccer Equipment
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news:
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Mako to Introduce Bill to Create Tax Holiday on Soccer Equipment
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HARRISBURG - Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced he will soon be introducing legislation to create a six-month sales tax holiday on soccer balls, cleats and other related equipment.
"In just a couple of months, Pennsylvania will be hosting 2026 World Cup games at Lincoln Financial Field," Mako said. "T
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Mayor Parker and Award Recipients The Roots Lead a Banner Year at UNCF Philadelphia Mayor's Masked Ball
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The United Negro College Fund issued the following news release:
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Mayor Parker and Award Recipients The Roots Lead a Banner Year at UNCF Philadelphia Mayor's Masked Ball
The annual event raised more than $1 million and drew nearly 900 patrons
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It was a banner year, as UNCF Philadelphia raised more than $1 million to support educational opportunities for students and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). It was an elegant evening of glitz, glitte
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McIver, Hirono, Blunt Rochester Lead Colleagues in Introducing Working Women's Bill of Rights
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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McIver, Hirono, Blunt Rochester Lead Colleagues in Introducing Working Women's Bill of Rights
Today, U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver (D-NJ), along with Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM), and U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) led 16 of their colleagues in introduci
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Medical Minute: Tossing and turning? Five ways to get a good night's sleep
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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The Medical Minute: Tossing and turning? Five ways to get a good night's sleep
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HERSHEY, Pa. -Few things are more frustrating than trying -and failing -to get a restful night's sleep. March is Sleep Apnea Awareness Month, a good time to remember that sleep problems aren't always caused by stress or busy schedules -sometimes they start in the body. Whether you struggle to fall asleep or
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Meuser Introduces Growing Deposit Insurance for the Future Act to Protect Americans' Bank Accounts from Inflation
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Meuser Introduces Growing Deposit Insurance for the Future Act to Protect Americans' Bank Accounts from Inflation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, today introduced the Growing Deposit Insurance for the Future Act, legislation to ensure that federal deposit insurance keeps pace with inflation so Americans' checking and savings
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National Park Service, District of Columbia Seek Public Input on Robert F. Kennedy Stadium Campus Redevelopment
WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service and the District of Columbia are preparing an environmental impact statement for the redevelopment of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus. This joint project aims to transform the site into a vibrant, mixed-use area featuring residential and commercial spaces, parks and improved transit facilities along the Anacostia River.
The project follows the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revital
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Ohio Wesleyan University to Showcase Artistic Journeys in 'Roots' Exhibition opening April 11 at Ross Art Museum
DELAWARE, Ohio, March 25 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
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'Roots'
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DELAWARE, Ohio - Nine of Ohio Wesleyan University's graduating Fine Arts students will present "Roots," their senior exhibition April 11 through May 8 at OWU's Richard M. Ross Art Museum.
"Roots" will feature pieces selected for display by their Fine Arts professors. Simultaneously, the Ross will showcase an exhibition of Midwest-inspired landscapes created by Ohio artist Rod Bouc, MFA,
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PA House Republicans Launch 'Freedom Through Affordability' Initiative to Cut Costs for Families
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news:
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PA House Republicans Launch 'Freedom Through Affordability' Initiative to Cut Costs for Families
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HARRISBURG -With Pennsylvanians facing rising costs on everyday essentials, House Republican policymakers today launched their "Freedom Through Affordability" initiative - a plan to deliver tax relief and lower costs to make Pennsylvania a more affordable place to live, work, and raise a fa
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Pa. Labor Dept.: In Lancaster, Shapiro Administration Visits Job Placement Program Helping Students With Disabilities Prepare for College and Careers
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news on March 25, 2026:
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In Lancaster, Shapiro Administration Visits Job Placement Program Helping Students with Disabilities Prepare for College and Careers
Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 budget plan (https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/budget/documents/publications-and-reports/commonwealthbudget/2026-27-budget-documents/2026-27%20budget%20in%20brief.final.web.v.2.pdf) ca
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Pa. Revenue Dept.: Shapiro Administration Encourages PA Employers to Help Their Employees With Child Care, Education Expenses by Taking Advantage of Tax Credits
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue issued the following news:
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Shapiro Administration Encourages PA Employers to Help their Employees with Child Care, Education Expenses by Taking Advantage of Tax Credits
The Employer Child Care Contribution Tax Credit and the 529 Savings Account Employer Matching Contribution Tax Credit are available to help Pennsylvania employers support their workers and strengthen employee retention.
Both programs build on G
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Pa. Senate Republicans: Chairman Dush, PA Lawmakers Launch Bipartisan, Bicameral Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Chairman Dush, PA Lawmakers Launch Bipartisan, Bicameral Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus
Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), caucus chairman, and co-chairs Sen. Maria Collett (D-12), Sen. Marty Flynn (D-22), Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), Rep. Danilo Burgos (D-197), Rep. Kate Klunk (R-169), Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68), and Rep. Regina G. Young (D-185) announced today the form
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Pa. Senate Republicans: Hutchinson, Kearney Bill to Protect Workers' Compensation for First Responders Passes Senate
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Hutchinson, Kearney Bill to Protect Workers' Compensation for First Responders Passes Senate
Legislation authored by Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Sen. Tim Kearney (D-26) to ensure volunteer fire and EMS personnel are covered by workers' compensation when participating in fundraising activities was approved with unanimous support by the Senate today.
"Fundra
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Pa. Senate Republicans: Senate Passes Bipartisan Proposal to Phase Out Toxic Additives in IV Bags and Other Medical Devices
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Proposal to Phase Out Toxic Additives in IV Bags and Other Medical Devices
The state Senate today passed legislation authored by Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) and Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that would phase out, and ultimately ban, a toxic chemical additive found in most intravenous (IV) bags and other medical devices.
"You go to the doctor
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Penn State-Berks Launches Major in Interdisciplinary Business With Engineering Studies
READING, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news:
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Berks launches new major in interdisciplinary business with engineering studies
Students can complete the entire four-year degree program at Penn State Berks
By Lisa R. Baldi
WYOMISSING, Pa. -- Penn State Berks is launching a new major in interdisciplinary business with engineering studies (IBE), a bachelor of science degree program for students who are interested in learning about
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Penn's Third Annual AI Month Spotlights the Evolving Frontier of Human-centered AI
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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Penn's third annual AI Month spotlights the evolving frontier of human-centered AI
A monthlong series of talks, workshops, symposia, and more highlights how recent advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping robotics, health, education, and public life, all the while keeping human values at the center.
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In recent years--seemingly overnight--artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged
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Pennsylvania National Guard's Task Force CYBER Saves Pennsylvanians Nearly $600,000 From Online Threats in 2025
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news:
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Pennsylvania National Guard's Task Force CYBER Saves Pennsylvanians nearly $600,000 from Online Threats in 2025
PA Army National Guard's Cyber Protection Team logged 1,170 Free Assessment Hours, Helping to Safeguard Commonwealth Organizations from Online Threats
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Annville, PA - Newly gathered data shows that the Pennsylvania National Guard (PANG) Cyber Protect
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Physics Major Hannah Poon '27 Co-Authors Biology Education Activity
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news:
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Physics Major Hannah Poon '27 Co-Authors Biology Education Activity
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When Hannah Poon '27 first encountered a 1905 paper by zoologist George Wagner, she wasn't looking for her next publication. She was captivated by a series of meticulous, hand-drawn diagrams documenting the behaviors of Hydra -tiny, 1-millimeter freshwater polyps that cling to rocks in riverbeds. In those sketches, she saw not just ca
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Pugh's Proposed Legislation Would Offer Sales Tax Holiday on Tools
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news:
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Pugh's Proposed Legislation Would Offer Sales Tax Holiday on Tools
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HARRISBURG - State Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) plans to introduce legislation that would provide a sales tax holiday on the purchase of tools, an idea she says is a practical, pro-worker, pro-small business reform that will deliver immediate, real-world relief.
The proposed legislation is part of the larger " Freedom
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Recycling by Ear: Heinz College Students Use Sound To Sort Plastic and Cut Costs
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Recycling by Ear: Heinz College Students Use Sound To Sort Plastic and Cut Costs
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Despite efforts to toss empty soda cans and take-out containers into recycling bins, most of the plastic people use every day ends up in a landfill (opens in new window). That's largely because plastic needs to be sorted before it can be recycled -and the process is costly for recycling facilities.
A team of stu
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Reed Smith practices and lawyers recognized in Chambers Europe 2026
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Reed Smith practices and lawyers recognized in Chambers Europe 2026
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LONDON - Global law firm Reed Smith has earned four practice rankings in the newest edition of Chambers Europe, with the guide also recognizing 12 of the firm's lawyers, including a Band 1 ranking for Athens-based partner Dimitris Assimakis for Greece, Energy.
The rankings highlight the firm's e
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Rep. Moolenaar Sends Letters to President Trump, Secretary Rubio on Prisoners of Conscience and Hong Kong Officials
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- 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 24, 2026:
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Moolenaar Sends Letters to President Trump, Secretary Rubio on Prisoners of Conscience and Hong Kong Officials
Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar has sent letters to President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging them to advocate
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Rethinking Independent Living: Students Design AI Solution
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, March 25 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Rethinking Independent Living: Students Design AI Solution
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by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer
A single fall can turn independent living into a medical emergency, especially for older adults living alone. To help address this growing safety challenge, a Cedarville University senior design team is developing an autonomous, voice-controlled assistive robot designed to help older adults remain sa
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Rusnock bill to boost flood insurance awareness passes House
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Rusnock bill to boost flood insurance awareness passes House
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HARRISBURG, March 25 - Legislation introduced by state Rep. Jacklyn Rusnock, D-Berks, that would require insurance companies to disclose the availability and cost of flood insurance to homeowners passed the House today.
"Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States. We've seen homes, bu
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Senators Blunt Rochester, Hirono & Representative McIver Lead Colleagues in Introducing Working Women's Bill of Rights
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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Senators Blunt Rochester, Hirono & Representative McIver Lead Colleagues in Introducing Working Women's Bill of Rights
U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.-10),along with Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.-3) and Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.-3), led 16 of their c
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Shapiro Administration Invests $6 Million Over Two Years to Provide Free Period Products for Pennsylvania Students, Proposes Another $3 Million in 2026-27 Budget
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on March 24, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Invests $6 Million Over Two Years to Provide Free Period Products for Pennsylvania Students, Proposes Another $3 Million in 2026-27 Budget
One in four students struggles to afford period products, and 23% miss class because they don't have the hygiene products they need.
The initiative can help many of the more than 650,000 girls in Pennsylvan
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Smucker Legislation Supporting Sexual Assault Victims Advanced by Ways and Means Committee
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Smucker Legislation Supporting Sexual Assault Victims Advanced by Ways and Means Committee
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WASHINGTON - Today, the Ways and Means Committee advanced Rep. Lloyd Smucker's bipartisan legislation, H.R. 2347, the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act, during a committee markup.
The Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act would amend the nation's tax code to ensure survivors of sexual abuse and unwa
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Strength of 29 Reed Smith practices recognised in Legal 500 EMEA 2026
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Strength of 29 Reed Smith practices recognised in Legal 500 EMEA 2026
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Global law firm Reed Smith has been recognised across 29 practice areas in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 guide, which was published today. The firm also saw 17 of its lawyers earn individual accolades in the guide, including partner Dimitris Assimakis, who was ranked in two categories.
The firm achi
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Student panel explores everyday life in the American Revolution
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 25 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
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Student panel explores everyday life in the American Revolution
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Mar 23, 2026
Everyday voices of the American Revolution come to St. Bonaventure Monday, March 23, as part of a series of programs to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America's founding.
Senior Lecturer Christopher Dalton will moderate a student research panel, "Everyday Voices and Revolution," March 23 at 7 p.m. i
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Students gain hands-on conservation experience
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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Students gain hands-on conservation experience
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PennWest University students studying wildlife and fisheries biology recently participated in a hands-on learning experience through Delta Waterfowl's University Hunt Program, an initiative designed to complement traditional conservation education with real-world field exposure.
The opportunity was facilitated at PennWest by Dr. David Argent, professor of wildlife
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Teach Plus Announces 4th Cohort of Teacher Leaders to Advocate for Student-Centered Issues at the National Level
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 26 -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release:
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Teach Plus Announces 4th Cohort of Teacher Leaders to Advocate for Student-Centered Issues at the National Level
Washington, D.C. -- Teach Plus, a national nonprofit that empowers teachers to lead student-centered improvements in educational policy and instructional practice, h
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Theatre leader announced as 2026 Commencement speaker
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news:
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Theatre leader announced as 2026 Commencement speaker
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Murphy is co-founder and managing director of Philadelphia's Arden Theatre Company.
"Amy Murphy embodies the very spirit of a Susquehanna education -creativity paired with leadership, and vision matched with action," said University President Jonathan Green. "Her commitment to excellence, education and community impact makes her an exception
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Thiel College students attend Northeast Greek Leadership Conference in Pittsburgh
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Thiel College issued the following news release:
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Thiel College students attend Northeast Greek Leadership Conference in Pittsburgh
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GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College students participated in the Northeast Greek Leadership Association Annual Conference, held Feb. 26-March 1 in Pittsburgh, Pa., joining fraternity and sorority leaders from across the region to explore trends in recruitment, philanthropy, scholarship and chapter operations.
The conferenc
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Trump's Broken Promises: Energy and Utility Bills Surge as Families Struggle to Keep Up
WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Trump's Broken Promises: Energy and Utility Bills Surge as Families Struggle to Keep Up
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New Groundwork Collaborative fact sheet details how skyrocketing energy prices caused by tariffs, data centers, and Trump's war in Iran are squeezing household budgets
President Trump promised to cut energy prices in half within his first year in
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Two Western Pa. Companies Charged for Illegally Storing and Disposing Hazardous Waste in Beaver County; Cleanup Cost Taxpayers $2.4 Million
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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Two Western Pa. Companies Charged for Illegally Storing and Disposing Hazardous Waste in Beaver County; Cleanup Cost Taxpayers $2.4 Million
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HARRISBURG -Attorney General Sunday announced that two companies have been charged for unlawfully storing and disposing hazardous waste from a facility in Beaver County.
The companies -One Brewery Place, Inc. (OBP) and M. Ultra Investm
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Undergraduate student presents at national chemistry symposium
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, March 25 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Undergraduate student presents at national chemistry symposium
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At Furman University, research opportunities start in a student's first year. A Furman student and professor showcased the impact undergraduate research has in preparing students for graduate school and beyond.
Chemistry major Skylar Delozier '26 and chemistry professor George Shields presented at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Spr
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University of Pennsylvania: Stress Tested, Testing Stress - Novel Organoid Models How the Adrenal Gland Develops
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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Stress tested, testing stress: Novel organoid models how the adrenal gland develops
Researchers led by Penn Vet's Kotaro Sasaki and Michinori Mayama have developed an organoid system that faithfully mimics how the human adrenal gland develops and forms complex tissue structures, providing a powerful tool to study adrenal biology and laying the groundwork for regenerative therapies
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Virginia State to Host CIAA Baseball Series Championship
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 25 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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Virginia State to Host CIAA Baseball Series Championship
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ETTRICK, Va. (March 25, 2026) - Virginia State University will serve as the host site for the upcoming CIAA Baseball Series Championship, scheduled for May 5 through May 8, with May 9 designated as a rain date.
The four team event will feature the host Trojans along with Bluefield State Univers
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Vishay Intertechnology 40 LHE Linear Position Sensor Delivers High Accuracy Displacement Measurement to 40 Mm in Harsh Environments
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Vishay Intertechnology 40 LHE Linear Position Sensor Delivers High Accuracy Displacement Measurement to 40 mm in Harsh Environments
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new compact, ready-to-use linear position sensor designed for high accuracy performance in demanding environments. Featuring non-contacting Hall Effect technology, the Vishay Sfernice
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WashU Expert: Sports Betting is 'All Around Us, All the Time'
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 25 -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following Q&A on March 24, 2026, by Liam Otten with Noah Cohan, assistant director of the American Culture Studies program in the Arts & Sciences:
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WashU Expert: Sports betting is 'all around us, all the time'
The commercials are inescapable. Draft Kings, FanDuel, BetMGM and other sports betting companies are omnipresent during major athletic events. Podcasts and websites offer picks and predictions. Spreads,
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White House: Promise Made, Promise Kept - President Trump Brings Another American Home
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The White House issued the following news on March 25, 2026:
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Promise Made, Promise Kept: President Trump Brings Another American Home
Since taking office, President Donald J. Trump and his Administration have secured the release of 105 detained Americans held abroad -- delivering on their unwavering commitment to leave no American behind.
Today, that promise was fulfilled once again.
Dennis Coyle, an American researcher from Colorado, was reunited with his fami
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Workshop on AI Baseline for Concrete Intelligence Invites Presentations
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, March 25 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release:
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Workshop on AI Baseline for Concrete Intelligence Invites Presentations
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Presentations are invited for ASTM International's Workshop on Concrete Intelligence: Establishing an AI Basel
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World@VCU: Lotus Al Habahbeh From Jordan
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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World@VCU: Lotus Al Habahbeh from Jordan
'You can do literally anything you could ever think of here.'
By Amelia Heymann
World@VCU is a VCU News feature, in partnership with the Global Education Office, that highlights students from around the world who enrich the VCU community. Lotus Al Habahbeh is pursuing a degree in business IT management and studying at VCU this semester in the U.S./Middle
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York College of Pennsylvania Maintains Strong A- Bond Rating With Stable Outlook
YORK, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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York College of Pennsylvania Maintains Strong A- Bond Rating with Stable Outlook
York College of Pennsylvania is proud to announce that S&P Global Ratings has affirmed its A- long-term rating on revenue bonds issued for the College. This rating, paired with a stable outlook, underscores the institution's financial position and continued growth.
The rating reflects York College's solid financial risk
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