UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $6M Department of Energy grant supports workforce development in nuclear energy * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A consortium led by Penn State has been awarded a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to support the revitalization of nuclear facilities and equipment, while also growing workforce opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in nuclear materials research   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A prescription for pharmacy innovation * A small clear box holding dozens of white pills rises toward a stainless-steel cylinder. Pfft. A single pill is sucked onto the end of the cylinder. Whir. Whirrr. The cylinder rotates and releases the pill into a clear plastic baggie attached to a carousel. Labeling is applied and the carousel rotates. Pshh. A  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Alliance of Community Health Plans submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services outlining comprehensive recommendations for the 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D policy and technical changes. ACHP praised CMS's commitment to improving these programs that serve over 33 million beneficiaries, urging reforms to modernize risk adjustment, enhance quality measurement, and reduce regulatory burdens. ACHP emphasized the importance   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging enforcement of Medicare reimbursement policies for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) under the proposed Medicare Program changes for Contract Year 2027. AANA emphasized that CRNAs are highly trained advanced practice registered nurses, board-certified and independent anesthesia providers who deliver over 50 million  more

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, March 28 -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * Arcadia Named Top Producer of Gilman International Scholars Over 25 Years By Emily Horowitz Over the past 25 years, Arcadia University has been a top-producing institution of Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship recipients. The recognition comes from the U.S. Department of State in honor of the program's 25th anniversary. The Gilman Program provides merit-based scholarships to talented American u  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, posted the following news: * * * At Episcopal's Wound Care Center, Treating Critical Injuries with the Most Advanced Care * When a wound is severe, complex, or simply not healing, patients need more than standard care. They require specialized expertise, advanced treatment   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday's Insurance Fraud Section Charges York County Man in Phony Vehicle Accident Reporting Scheme * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a York County man accused of buying scrapped vehicles at a bargain, insuring them, and reporting accidents that never happened to receive lucrative insurance payouts. Taofiq Salami, 30, of Y  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Bentley Systems Inc., Exton, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation supporting development of a national strategy for transportation digital infrastructure and urging the agency to prioritize data standards, interoperability, and digital twin technologies. In the letter, Bentley Systems defined Transportation Digital Infrastructure as a comprehensive ecosystem combining connected physical infrastructure-such as sensors, I  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Berger Montague Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers Guide * PHILADELPHIA, PA - Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiff law firm, is proud to announce that a significant group of its attorneys has been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers guide, one of the legal industry's most respect  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * CAIR, CAIR-Oregon Call on Feds to Probe Threats to Worshipers at Oregon Mosque Man enters mosque, threatens people at prayer: 'If you stand up, you die' * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and its Oregon chapter (CAIR-Oregon) today called on state and federal law enforcement authoritie  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Cat Got His Tongue? Rob Bresnahan STILL Hasn't Commented After Audio Revealed He Discussed His Stock Positions With His Financial Advisor * When will Bresnahan address his latest scandal? It's been more than two weeks since Congressman Rob Bresnahan was caught on tape admitting to having direct discussions about his upcoming stock positions with his financial advisor. The aud  more

NEW YORK, March 27 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * In Historic Ruling, PA Supreme Court Abolishes Life Without Parole for Felony Murder Derek Lee to be resentenced as court throws out his life-without-parole punishment * Pittsburgh - Today, in a landmark ruling, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court found mandatory life without parole for felony murder an unconstitutional punishment. The justices ruled that because Derek Lee's sent  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, March 24 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Bill Glahn: * * * Money for people A relatively new, Gaza-relief charity, with close Minnesota ties, is generating headlines for its worldwide impact. The nonprofit Human Development Fund (HDF), incorporated in Pennsylvania, received its tax-exempt status from the IRS in February 2023. I  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * CJM alumna Paige Shope serves as communication leader * Communications, Journalism and Media (CJM) alumna Paige Shope'23 spent her years at Ship gaining hands-on communications experience as the former managing editor of The Slate, a world news anchor for SUTV and public relations director at WSYC. Shope remained dedicated to becoming a leader in media, currently serving as the communications and  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie's DHS Funding Resolution Passes House Alongside Latest Appropriations Bill * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, spoke on the House floor today in support of his resolution thanking Department of Homeland Security (DHS) staff and calling for full funding of the department. Following his remarks, a bi  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 27 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Dan Cox And Ed Hale Skip First Republican Debate * Other Republican Candidates Praise Trump And Even Call Some Voters Stupid ANNAPOLIS, MD - Leading Republican candidates, Dan Cox and Ed Hale both skipped the first Republican primary debate last night. "It's no surprise that Dan Cox and Ed Hale were no-shows at the first Republican Debate. Dan is probably still moving his stuff back to Marylan  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Kelly Introduce Bill to Address Cost of Living Emergency in America * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced legislation to address the cost of living emergency that American families are facing right now as the price of basic goods and utility bills go up and outpace paychecks. The Cost-of-Living Emergency Act puts the   more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Score Major Victory in Trump's Backyard While Trump is Jacking Up the Cost of Gas and Health Care This week, Democrats handed Donald Trump and Republicans another humiliating defeat, this time in Trump's own backyard. Democrat Emily Gregory flipped Florida's House District 87, Trump's home district, which he won by 11 points in 2024. Gregory's victory i  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Partner David Contreiras Tyler Selected to 2026 Lawdragon 100 Lawyers You Need to Know in South America Guide NEW YORK - Duane Morris partner David Contreiras Tyler has been selected to the 2026 Lawdragon 100 Lawyers You Need to Know in South America guide. The guide highlights lawyers who excel in dealmaking, project development, infrastructure, finance and dispute resoluti  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Ourisman Automotive Group for Racial Harassment * Federal lawsuit says car dealership managers failed to act when manager used racial slurs towards black salesmen BALTIMORE - Ourisman Edgewood I, Inc., trading as Ourisman Toyota 40, and parent company Ourisman Cars Management Company, LLC, which owns and operates approximately 50 car dealerships in Maryland, Virginia and W  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 28 (TNSrep) -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release: * * * Evolution of Jackskid Botnet: What We Found and How Residential Proxies Amplify Its Reach A new research report co-produced by the Comcast Threat Research Lab (CTRL) and the Nokia Deepfield Emergency Response Team (ERT), is revealing for the first time the secrets of Jackskid, a fast evolving botnet with unusual longevity and sophistication. While many malware operati  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau released a notice of violation against Morris Broadcasting Co. of New Jersey Inc. following inspections of antenna structures in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. Morris, the owner of four antenna structures and licensee of AM Station WIMG, faces scrutiny for multiple safety and operational infractions. During inspections in May and August 2025, agents found that the company failed to maintain required lighting on  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Ryan Mackenzie Called the Affordable Care Act "Infringements Upon Our Rights" * On this Friday, take a trip down memory lane and listen to vulnerable Pennsylvania Republican Congressman Ryan Mackenzie - in his own words - talk about his opposition to affordable health care. During his time in the state legislature, Mackenzie called the ACA "infringements upon o  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Gaydos Joins Bipartisan Effort to Combat Human Trafficking in Pennsylvania * HARRISBURG \- Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced she has joined a bipartisan, bicameral Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus in the General Assembly, a coordinated effort to strengthen laws, support victims and crack down on trafficking across the Commonwealth. The caucus brings together l  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing to Discuss Legislation Protecting Communities from Illicit Drug Threats Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, led a hearing titled Policies to Protect Our Communities from Illicit Drug Threats. "I hear countless stories across my dis  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Heritage Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's Interstate Transport Plan Review for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). In the letter, Heritage analysts addressed EPA's recent proposal to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) submissions from eight states and its intention to revise contribution thresholds for interstate ozone pollution under the Good Neighbor Provis  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Houlahan Introduces WARRIOR Act to Protect Military Women in Combat * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) introduced the Women Add Resourcefulness and Resilience to Improve Operational Readiness (WARRIOR) Act, a bill to codify the role of women in combat and protect women's ability to serve through the creation of true gender-neutral standards. Rep. Houlahan  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-541) on the Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act (H.R. 7640). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on March 12, 2026. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Illinois Illinois does not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. In August 2017, then-Governor Bruce Rauner signed Illinois's version of the Trust Act, which restricted cooperation between local law enforcement agencies and federal immigrat  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-544) on a concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 73) authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service and National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on March 16, 2026. The House passed the resolution on March 25, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. H  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Hunger-Free Pennsylvania submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture emphasizing the importance of the Economic Research Service's (ERS) Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey (CPS-FSS) for accurately measuring food insecurity across the nation. Hunger-Free Pennsylvania, a network of 18 food banks across all 67 counties in Pennsylvania and administrator of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, highlighted the unique stren  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 28 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * In Philadelphia, Governor Shapiro Encourages Working Pennsylvanians to Take Advantage of New State Tax Credit Before April 15th Filing Deadline The new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit (WPTC) is expected to deliver $193.5 million in tax relief to nearly one million Pennsylvanians this tax season. The PA Department of Revenue has already processed WPTC tax retur  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Inaugural Penn State Innovation to Impact Awards recipients announced * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State has named the inaugural Innovation to Impact Awards recipients, recognizing faculty, researchers, entrepreneurs and partners whose work exemplifies the University's commitment to translating research into real-world impact. Presented by the Office of the Senior Vice President for Re  more

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Intercultural Showcase Celebrates Richness of International Student Traditions at Swarthmore * In 1875, Bernardo de Souza Frank Harrah enrolled at Swarthmore. Records of the exact nature of his arrival and stay are scarce. One might imagine he was close with the entire student body, a feasible feat at the time, as it numbered just 41. Or perhaps he visited Philadelphia as it prepared for the Centennial   more

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, March 27 [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: * * * JEDA and ASTM International Sign Agreement to Advance Drone Standards Collaboration in Europe * The Joint European Drone Associations (JEDA) and ASTM International today announced the   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * K-12 Education: Research on Effectiveness of Professional Development Is Mixed, but Teachers Find Collaborative Learning Most Useful * Fast Facts The Department of Education provides more than $2 billion in grants each year to support K-12 teacher professional development, among other things. State and local officials say the grant program's flexibility and simple requirements helped t  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Deluzio Introduce Bill to Address Cost of Living Emergency in America * Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Representative Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) introduced legislation to address the cost of living emergency that American families are facing as the price of basic goods and utility bills go up and become more unpredictable. The Cost of Living Emergency Act puts the focus on American   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Klunk, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Child Care Affordability * WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Kate Klunk (R-York) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled "Making Child Care Affordable for Pennsylvania Families" to examine how burdensome child care regulations are constraining providers, driving up costs for  more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, March 28 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Former Congressman Charlie Dent M'93 Named 2026 Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Speaker Dent, who served seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, will speak at the May 16 ceremony. Charles W. Dent M'93, vice president of the Aspen Institute and executive director of the Congressional Program, will deliver the address at Lehigh's Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremo  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser Leads House Effort to Designate Endless Mountains National Heritage Area * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Dan Meuser (PA-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to designate Pennsylvania's Endless Mountains region as a National Heritage Area (NHA). This recognition would preserve the region's rich history and natural beauty while boosting economic growth through tourism. The   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 28 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Molecular Test Doubles Detection of Bile Duct Cancer When patients develop a narrowing or blockage in the bile ducts - the tubes connecting the liver, gallbladder and intestines - physicians must determine whether the cause is cancer or a benign condition. The location of these blockages adds challenges to the diagnosis, and this uncertainty can delay treatment decisions   more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, March 28 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * Forbes Feature: President Bryon Grigsby Shares Insights on Teaching with AI According to a recent Brookings report, artificial intelligence (AI) can support learning but can also undermine it when students rely on it too heavily. After interviewing over 500 students, teachers, parents, education leaders, and technologists across 50 countries and reviewing 400 studies on the topic, the report's au  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Mountain Top Fire Co. submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing copayment disparities in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. The organization highlighted concerns that MA enrollees are subjected to substantially higher copayments for ambulance services compared to traditional Medicare beneficiaries, which imposes a severe financial burden on a growing portion of Medicare patients. The letter noted that approximately half of M  more

CENTENNIAL, Colorado, March 28 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * NCBA Joins White House to Celebrate Working Farm and Ranch Families Today, leaders and members of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) joined a White House event celebrating the Working Families Tax Cuts included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. NCBA played a key role in advancing this legislation, advocating for its passage and building on years of   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Casar, Sanders Introduce 'Home Team Act' to Prevent Owners from Moving Teams Without Giving Locals Chance to Buy * WASHINGTON - Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) on Thursday introduced the Home Team Act, which would require owners of professional sports teams to give local communities the chance to buy teams before relocating them. The bill would protect fans from lo  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture urging enhancements to federal agricultural data systems, emphasizing the need for more timely, accessible and comprehensive reporting to support producers and policymakers. The department identified several key areas where improvements to USDA's statistical data systems could be made, particularly within the Economic Research Service (ERS), National Agr  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued the following news on March 26, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania Invests $5.5 Million in Projects to Improve Regional Waterways, Help Farmers Increase Economic Output and Improve Environmental Health on Farms Throughout Chesapeake Bay Watershed Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary announces 22 grants to conservation organizations and farmers in Adams, Centre, Columbia, Cumberland, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Miffl  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 28 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on March 27, 2026: * * * Lieutenant Governor Davis, Secretary of Education Rowe Highlight Shapiro-Davis Administration's Commitment to Hunger-Free College Campuses and Pennsylvania Schools Under Governor Josh Shapiro's leadership, since 2023, Pennsylvania has provided $3 million in Hunger-Free Campus funding to 92 postsecondary institutions like Point Park University and delivered funding   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- GOVERNOR JOSH SHAPIRO BUDGET IN BRIEF 2026 - 2027 - A report from Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania - March 2026 (42 pages) * * * Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued a report presenting the 2026-27 "Budget in Brief," which outlines proposed fiscal plan for the state. The report examines spending priorities, revenue assumptions, and policy initiatives, with a focus on economic growth, education, public safety, and cost-of-living pressures, while aiming to  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 28 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news on March 27, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $800,000 to Support Pennsylvania Veterans Pennsylvania will see more than $800,000 for veterans' initiatives across the commonwealth over the next year * The Shapiro Administration announced today it has awarded $804,973 in grants through the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMV  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Launches Statewide Initiative to Reduce Veteran Suicide in Pennsylvania U.S. veterans experience a higher risk for suicide compared to the general population, and the DMVA is committed to raising awareness around veteran suicide. * Annville, PA - The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has launched a statewide suicide preve  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 28 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue issued the following news on March 27, 2026: * * * In Philadelphia, Governor Shapiro Encourages Working Pennsylvanians to Take Advantage of New State Tax Credit Before April 15th Filing Deadline The new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit (WPTC) is expected to deliver $193.5 million in tax relief to nearly one million Pennsylvanians this tax season. The PA Department of Revenue has already processed WPTC tax returns f  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * Senate Education Committee Advances Four Bills During Voting Meeting Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), chair of the Senate Education Committee, announced that the committee advanced four bills during its voting meeting held Monday, March 23, 2026. The measures addressed curriculum transparency, student data privacy, student health needs, and recognition of   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * Yaw Bill Targets Rural Mental Health Care Shortage by Allowing Psychologists to Prescribe In an effort to improve access to mental health care in underserved rural communities and across Pennsylvania, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has introduced a bill to grant qualified psychologists the authority to prescribe certain medications. "Allowing specially trained psychologi  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Yaw to Introduce Bill Protecting Children from Secondhand Smoke in Vehicles A bill to protect children from the dangers of secondhand smoke by prohibiting smoking in vehicles when children are present will soon be introduced, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. "Children are especially vulnerable to the harmful effects of secondhand smoke  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Treasurer Stacy Garrity: First Batch of 2026 Money Match Checks to Hit Mailboxes! More than 100,000 checks mailed totaling nearly $23 million in unclaimed property returns * Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that more than 100,000 Pennsylvania Money Match checks, totaling nearly $23 million, have been printed, stamped and are being shipped to all corners of the C  more

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, March 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Social Science Research Institute awards AI seed grants By Kristie Auman-Gooding The Penn State Center for Social Data Analytics and the Consortium on Moral Decision-Making, in collaboration with the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI), has announced the recipients of its most recent seed grant awards. Six projects representing seven colleges and three universities recei  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers (PACHC) has submitted a comprehensive public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding proposed policy and technical changes to the Medicare Advantage program for contract year 2027. Representing over 475 community health center sites serving more than one million patients annually in Pennsylvania, PACHC emphasized the role these centers play in providing affordable, high-quality car  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Pennsylvania Human Services Secretary Valerie A. Arkoosh, Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys, and Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding proposed Medicare Advantage policy changes, warning that several provisions could weaken consumer protections and complicate coverage decisions for beneficiaries. The Pennsylvania agencies emphasized that the state's 2.8 million M  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- Pennsylvania's Energy Crossroads: Charting a Pragmatic Path to Decarbonization - A white paper from Progressive Policy Institute - March 2026 (12 pages) - Authored by Neel Brown and John Kemp * * * The Progressive Policy Institute issued a white paper examining Pennsylvania's energy system at a critical turning point, with a focus on balancing climate goals, economic competitiveness, and energy affordability. The report analyzes the state's role as a major ene  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Markey, Wyden, Shaheen, Senate Democrats Call for Automatic and Swift Tariff Tax Refunds, Real Relief for Small Businesses and Families Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jea  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Senators McCormick, Kim Introduce Bill to Strengthen U.S. Global Nuclear Exports U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Andy Kim (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade and Finance on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, yesterdayintroduced legislation to strengthen America's competitiveness in the globa  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 28 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests $1.47 Million to Help Local Communities Purchase Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Reduce Energy Costs, and Improve Air Quality As gasoline costs increase, the Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants improve air quality and save an estimated 382,125 gallons of gasoline per year Applications open now for local governments, businesses, school district  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration recognizes Ship as the Commonwealth's first state-owned university to serve as an overdose prevention partner * On March 26, the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) announced its Overdose Prevention Program has reached a key milestone of 100 partner organizations now distributing naloxone and drug testing strips across all counties to help prevent ov  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Social Science Research Institute awards AI seed grants * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Center for Social Data Analytics and the Consortium on Moral Decision-Making, in collaboration with the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI), has announced the recipients of its most recent seed grant awards. Six projects representing seven colleges and three universities received seed fund  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement on March 26, 2026: * * * Statement from Governor Shapiro on Today's Decision from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Today, Governor Josh Shapiro released the following statement in a post on X, in response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision ruling that mandatory sentences of life without parole for individuals convicted of second-degree murder are unconstitutional: "Today, Pennsylva  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36911) entitled "Lampwrights LLC - Operation Exemption - Line in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania": * * * On February 25, 2026, Lampwrights LLC (Lampwrights), a non-carrier, filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 C.F.R. Sec. 1150.31 to operate approximately 2,269 feet of existing track (the Line) in Jefferson County, Pa., in conjunction with a transloadin  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, posted the following news: * * * Temple Health Nurses Earn National Critical Care Award Three Years in a Row * Temple Health's acute and critical care nurses are standouts in their fields: consistently providing the highest level of patient care while leading and mentoring   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple partners with the School District of Philadelphia to establish the Temple Partnership Schools Network The Temple Partnership Schools Network will create a community-embedded, practice-based learning environment within two School District of Philadelphia schools located near campus, Tanner G. Duckrey School and Mary McLeod Bethune School.  * One of the three priorities of Forward with Purpose:   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * The evolution of the apothecary in a historic hospital * A long time ago in a public health era far away, there was a world where retail store pharmacy storefronts weren't on every corner and the tinctures and treatments people consumed when they were ill were a far cry from today's modern medicines. This was the time of apothecaries-those fascinating druggists   more

BRONX, New York, March 28 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Three Fordham Law Professors Ranked among the Top 100 Legal Scholars in the Nation By Anna Currell The latest ranking of the nation's top 100 legal scholars by the George Mason University Law Library features three Fordham Law professors. Now in its third year, "The Top 100 Legal Scholars of 2025" shows who is writing the most impactful legal scholarship right now, regardless of career stage or in  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Three Rivers Waterkeeper, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The letter addresses the EPA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) concerning the reconsideration of the Clean Water Act (CWA) Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plan (FRP) regulations. The organization advocates for maintaining strict applicability thresholds and opposes exemptions that might allow high-risk facilities to avo  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Department Invests Over $13 Million to Bolster U.S. Marine Highway Infrastructure Across America * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) today invested $13,280,351 million in 11 marine highway projects across seven states through the U.S. Marine Highway Program. The funding will support public and private partners  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Department Invests Over $13 Million to Bolster U.S. Marine Highway Infrastructure Across America The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) today invested $13,280,351 million in 11 marine highway projects across seven states through the U.S. Marine Highway Program. The funding will support public and private partn  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina posted the following news release: * * * Two Sentenced In Connection With Luxury Vehicle Theft Ring Involving Millions and Drug Trafficking Two Charlotte men were sentenced to prison today for their involvement in a multi-state stolen vehicle conspiracy involving millions of dollars in high-end vehicles and trafficking large quantities of marijuana, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. A  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- UCB Inc., Brussels, Belgium, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's Rare Disease Innovation Hub Future Programming. The letter outlines a proposal focused on utilizing emerging technologies such as Digital Twins and In Silico Trials to address the challenges faced in rare disease drug development. In its correspondence to the FDA, UCB emphasized the unique hurdles posed by rare diseases, including small patie  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * What The NFL Draft Will Mean For Pittsburgh Traffic * The NFL draft is coming to Pittsburgh on April 23, 2026 and bringing an estimated 500,000-700,000 visitors with it for the weekend. The impact of such a massive influx (opens in new window) of people will put the city's transportation systems to the test. Carnegie Mellon University's Sean Qian (opens in new window), civil and environmental   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Calls for Leadership Change at EPA * In 'Time to Wake Up' speech on Senate Floor, Senator Whitehouse detailed EPA Administrator Zeldin's lies to Congress and the American people as he serves fossil fuel polluters Whitehouse was joined on the Senate floor by Senator Markey Washington, DC - Last night, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) delivered his 305 th speech urging  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Wright Center for Community Health has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing proposed policy and technical changes for the Contract Year 2027 Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program. The Wright Center provides integrated primary care and graduate medical education through its federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in Northeastern Pennsylvania, serv  more