| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Wednesday April 01, 2026 ( 59 items ) |
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'Standing Strong' tells story 150 years in the making
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release:
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'Standing Strong' tells story 150 years in the making
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Grove City College Professor Emeritus of History Dr. Gary Scott Smith '72 has penned a new history of the College in conjunction with its 150 th anniversary.
"Standing Strong: Grove City College's 150-Year Journey in Faith, Freedom, and the Pursuit of Excellence" offers a comprehensive overview of Grove City College's story from its
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Advocates and Voters File to Protect Washington Voters' Privacy
WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release:
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Advocates and Voters File to Protect Washington Voters' Privacy
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Common Cause, Washington Conservation Action Education Fund, and a Washington voter have filed a motion to intervene in United States v. Hobbs. The organizations and voters seek to prevent the Department of Justice from obtaining Washingtonians' sensitive personal data. The intervenors are represented by attorneys from Campaign
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AG Sunday Announces Charges Against California Men who Used Stolen Credit Card Information for Purchases in Resale Scheme
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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AG Sunday Announces Charges Against California Men who Used Stolen Credit Card Information for Purchases in Resale Scheme
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HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announced charges against four California men accused of using stolen credit card information - including from 17 Pennsylvanians - in a criminal scheme to buy tickets and other it
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American Battlefield Trust President Duncan Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following testimony by American Battlefield Trust President David N. Duncan from a March 26, 2026, hearing on the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act (H.R. 7618):
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Chairman Tiffany, Ranking Member Neguse, and Members of the Committee:
Thank you for the opportunity to present testimony to the Federal Lands Subcommittee. My name is David Duncan, and I am the president of the Ame
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April events at Susquehanna
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news:
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April events at Susquehanna
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All events, unless otherwise noted, are free and open to the public.
Lecturer to speak about immigration
Criminology scholar Maria B. Velez will deliver the lecture, The Potential of Immigration to Revitalize Communities and Reduce Crime, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, in Isaacs Auditorium in Seibert Hall.
Velez is an associate professor of criminology and crimi
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Pass Legislation to Protect Communities From Illicit Xylazine
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 1 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Pass Legislation to Protect Communities from Illicit Xylazine
Attorney General Mayes today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 other attorneys general in calling on Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. The bipartisan legislation would classify the dangerous animal tranquilizer xylazine -
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Art education doctoral candidate wins national dissertation award
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Art education doctoral candidate wins national dissertation award
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Pin-Hsuan Tseng, a doctoral candidate in the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture's art education program, has received the 2026 United States Society for Education through Art ( USSEA ) Award for Outstanding Student Dissertation.
The award is presented to a student whose creative project,
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Attorney General James Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Pass Legislation to Protect Communities from Illicit Xylazine
ALBANY, New York, March 31 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Pass Legislation to Protect Communities from Illicit Xylazine
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New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 40 other attorneys general in calling on Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. The bipartisan legislation would classify the dangerous animal tranquilizer
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Attorney General Sunday Announces Launch of LETI Program in Beaver County, to Include Behavioral Health Component
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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Attorney General Sunday Announces Launch of LETI Program in Beaver County, to Include Behavioral Health Component
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BEAVER -Attorney General Dave Sunday, in collaboration with Beaver County leaders, announced a launch of the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI), with the program to include a behavioral health component, expanding the pool of potential participants.
Be
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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 17 Counties
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release:
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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 17 Counties
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HARRISBURG - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 51 municipal and police pension plans in Allegheny, Beaver, Berks, Bucks, Butler, Clinton, Columbia, Erie, Fayette, Lancaster, Luzerne, Lycoming, McKean, Montgomery, Northumberland, Philadelphia and Yor
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Bucks County lawmakers speak out against PECO's proposed gas and electric price hikes
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Bucks County lawmakers speak out against PECO's proposed gas and electric price hikes
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Sign the petition to oppose the rate hike
BUCKS COUNTY, March 31 - Bucks County state Reps. Tim Brennan, Tina Davis, Brian Munroe, Jim Prokopiak and Perry Warren, all D-Bucks, today voiced their strong opposition to PECO's proposed gas and electric price hikes.
Yesterday, PECO filed a reques
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Cedarville University: Dual Enrollment Student Helps Win Cyber Title
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, March 31 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Dual Enrollment Student Helps Win Cyber Title
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by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer
After hours of defending simulated networks against coordinated cyberattacks, a team of Cedarville University students secured first place in one of two Midwest Divisions of the NCAE Cyber Games on Feb. 7, 2026 -and one member of the winning team has yet to graduate from high school.
For Kieran Klukas, a high s
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ChristianaCare and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Launch Strategic Affiliation, Expanding Access to World-Class Pediatric Specialized Care in Delaware
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 31 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release:
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ChristianaCare and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Launch Strategic Affiliation, Expanding Access to World-Class Pediatric Specialized Care in Delaware
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ChristianaCare and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) will launch their strategic pediatric affiliation on April 1, expanding access to world-class specialized care for children across Dela
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CIAA Announces Softball Week Seven Honors
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 31 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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CIAA Announces Softball Week Seven Honors
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 31, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announces its Week Seven Softball Honors for games played March 22 through March 28. 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 31 [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 31, 2026) - CIAA Tennis competition continued across the conference as teams competed in conference matchups. One student athlete earned recognition for her performance during the week of March 22 through March 28.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK - Sirisha Dheer, Bluefield State University
Freshman Sirisha Dhe
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CLF and Partners Support Challenge of EPA's Failure to Regulate PFAS in Sewage Sludge Used as Fertilizer
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 31 -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release:
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CLF and Partners Support Challenge of EPA's Failure to Regulate PFAS in Sewage Sludge Used as Fertilizer
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PFAS are moving through our farms, our water, and our food, and people are paying the price for EPA's failure to act. Photo: Shutterstock
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and partner organizations, including the Kentucky Resources Council (KRC) and Earthjustice, have filed briefs in
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Coalition Sues Trump EPA Over Illegal Repeal of Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 31 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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Coalition Sues Trump EPA Over Illegal Repeal of Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
Lawsuit challenges rollback that allows more mercury, lead, and other toxic pollution from coal- and oil-fired power plants
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Washington, D.C. -- A coalition of public health, environmental, and community advocates filed a lawsuit today challenging the Trump administration's repeal of standards that li
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Coalition Sues Trump EPA Over Illegal Repeal of Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
NEW YORK, April 1 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release:
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Coalition Sues Trump EPA Over Illegal Repeal of Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
Lawsuit Challenges Rollback that Allows More Mercury, Lead, and Other Toxic Pollution from Coal and Oil-Fired Power Plants
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - A coalition of public health, environmental, and community advocates filed a lawsuit today challenging the Trump administration's repeal of standards that limit brain-damaging m
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Community and Economic Development, Transportation Safety, Fresh Food and Additional Grant Opportunities
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Community and Economic Development, Transportation Safety, Fresh Food and Additional Grant Opportunities
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NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS
Commonwealth Financing Authority: Business in Our Sites
Who May Apply: Municipalities, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development authorities, private developers (construction loans only)
Use: The acquisition and develo
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Conservation and Law Groups Support Challenge of EPA's Failure to Regulate PFAS in Sewage Sludge Used as Fertilizer
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 31 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release:
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Conservation and Law Groups Support Challenge of EPA's Failure to Regulate PFAS in Sewage Sludge Used as Fertilizer
EPA fails to protect farmers, truck drivers, and families from the harm of toxic sludge
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Boston, MA -- Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and partner organizations, including the Kentucky Resources Council (KRC) and Earthjustice, have filed briefs in support of an appeal challenging th
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Cornell University: Summit creates foundation for campus, community connection
ITHACA, New York, March 31 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Summit creates foundation for campus, community connection
By Grace DePaull, Division of Human Resources
More than 300 Cornell employees and community members attended the seventh annual Inclusive Excellence Summit on March 24, gathering virtually from across the nation for a day of connection and reflection on the realities shaping campuses and communities today.
Centered on the theme "Protecting What Matter
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Ending birthright citizenship would impact Asians and Latinos most, study finds
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Ending birthright citizenship would impact Asians and Latinos most, study finds
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Established in 1868 with the ratification of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, birthright citizenship grants citizenship to all persons born on U.S. soil regardless of the parents' citizenship status. If birthright citizenship is ended, the number of children born without a defined legal status i
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Consumer Finance Institute: 'Building Credit Histories'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued a working paper in March 2025 entitled "Building Credit Histories."
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
Credit access is important for socio-economic well-being, as it facilitates households' ability to withstand economic shocks and smooth consumption over time. An individual's access to credit is in large part determined by their credit history. But how does one s
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Foreign-Trade Zones Board Examines Tekni-Plex Flexibles Production Proposal in Madison, Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board is reviewing a notification of proposed manufacturing activity from Wayne, Pennsylvania-based Tekni-Plex Flexibles LLC, for its facility located in Madison, Wisconsin.
The proposed activity involves the creation of various packaging materials, including cold seal film, reinforced coated paper and lidding paper. Other finished goods include coated and uncoated spunbonded high-density polyethylene of varying
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FTC Issues Information Collection Notice on Affiliate Marketing Rule
WASHINGTON, March 31 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission issued the following information collection:
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) requests that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend for three years the current Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) clearance for information collection requirements of its Affiliate Marketing Rule, which applies to certain motor vehicle dealers, and its shared enforcement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (C
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FTC Issues Information Collection Notice on Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms
WASHINGTON, March 31 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission issued the following information collection:
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) is seeking public comment on its proposal to extend for an additional three years the information collection requirements contained in the agency's Rule Governing Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms. The current clearance expires on July 31, 2026.
Titl
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FTC Issues Information Collection Notice on Rule Concerning Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty Terms and Conditions
WASHINGTON, March 31 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission issued the following information collection:
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) requests that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend for three years the current Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) clearance for information collection requirements contained in the FTC's Consumer Product Warranty Rule (Warranty Rule or Rule). The current clearance expires on April 30, 2026.
Title: Rule Concerning Disc
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Kelly presents Community Project Funding to Greenfield Twp. Vol. Fire Company
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Kelly presents Community Project Funding to Greenfield Twp. Vol. Fire Company
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NORTH EAST, PA - Today, during a ceremony in North East, Erie County, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) presented $975,000 in Community Project Funding to the Greenfield Twp. Vol. Fire Company for a critical public safety project benefitting communities in northeastern Erie County.
Kelly secured the funding in the fiscal
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Krishnamoorthi, McBath, Scott, and Randall Demand DOJ Restore Critical Protections Against Prison Rape for Transgender and Intersex Inmates
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi, McBath, Scott, and Randall Demand DOJ Restore Critical Protections Against Prison Rape for Transgender and Intersex Inmates
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joined Representatives Lucy McBath, Bobby Scott, and Emily Randall in demanding that Attorney General Pam Bondi immediately rescind a Department of Justice directive that weakens protections against sexual v
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Lee Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Cybersecurity Apprenticeships
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Lee Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Cybersecurity Apprenticeships
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Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Cyber Ready Workforce Act that would direct the U.S. Department of Labor to award grants to increase access to registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity. Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate
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Lehigh Valley student research recognized at national sociology conference
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Lehigh Valley student research recognized at national sociology conference
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CENTER VALLEY, Pa. -A career in dentistry is the goal for both fourth-year biobehavioral health (BBH) students, Melanie Villarreal and Jana Elarousy. The Penn State Lehigh Valley duo channeled their interest in dentistry and behavioral health through collaboration on a research poster that explored factors such
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Lehigh Valley Student Research Recognized at National Sociology Conference
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news:
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Lehigh Valley student research recognized at national sociology conference
By Mary Kate Maguire
A career in dentistry is the goal for both fourth-year biobehavioral health (BBH) students, Melanie Villarreal and Jana Elarousy. The Penn State Lehigh Valley duo channeled their interest in dentistry and behavioral health through collaboration on a research poster that explo
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Lutheran Bishop leading talk on faith and perseverance at Thiel College's Miller Series
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Thiel College issued the following news release:
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Lutheran Bishop leading talk on faith and perseverance at Thiel College's Miller Series
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GREENVILLE, Pa.-The Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Reverend Yehiel Curry, is the speaker for the 2026 Professor David M. Miller '61 H'20 Distinguished Lecture Series at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 9 in the Lutheran Heritage Room of the Howard Miller Student Center.
His inspiri
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New FDA Plausible Mechanism Framework Spurs Development of Personalized In Vivo Prime Editing Platform for Urea Cycle Disorders
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 31 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release:
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New FDA Plausible Mechanism Framework Spurs Development of Personalized In Vivo Prime Editing Platform for Urea Cycle Disorders
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Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Penn Medicine, along with collaborating institutions, reported results today supporting a customizable in vivo prime editing platform designed to treat infantile
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On The Right Track Systems Urges CMS to Broaden Definition of Domestic PPE to Include Hospital Curtains
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- On The Right Track Systems (OTRT), a New York-based small business specializing in disposable, recyclable polypropylene healthcare curtains, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's advance notice of proposed rulemaking on domestic procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines.
OTRT outlined its unique position as a provider to approximately 15 percent of U.S. hospitals, in
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Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Launches New Statewide Volunteer System to Expand Access to Outdoor Service Opportunities
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on March 31, 2026:
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Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Launches New Statewide Volunteer System to Expand Access to Outdoor Service Opportunities
New platform makes it easier than ever for Pennsylvanians to volunteer in parks and forests across the Commonwealth.
Volunteers play a key role in keeping our public lands running -- helping care for fac
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Pa. Education Dept.: Shapiro Administration Invests Over $1.6 Million to Help More Pennsylvanians Afford Higher Education, Earn College Degrees
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on March 31, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Invests Over $1.6 Million to Help More Pennsylvanians Afford Higher Education, Earn College Degrees
The Shapiro Administration has made the first significant reforms to Pennsylvania's higher education system in nearly three decades, ultimately leading to the creation of Pennsylvania's State Board of Higher Education and the Commonwealth's plan
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Penn State Dickinson Law announces 2026 commencement speakers
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Penn State Dickinson Law announces 2026 commencement speakers
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CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Two accomplished alumni have been chosen to deliver the 2026 Penn State Dickinson Law commencement addresses during upcoming ceremonies at the University Park and Carlisle locations.
Brandon Biegenzahn '04 will speak at the University Park commencement, taking place on Frid
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Pennsylvania Farmers Will Connect for Healthier Local Waters Under a New Grant
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 31 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release:
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Pennsylvania Farmers Will Connect for Healthier Local Waters Under a New Grant
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The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) will create cleaner rivers and streams in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia through regenerative farm practices like converting row crops to pasture, better livestock grazing, and streamside trees under a new National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) gra
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Potomac Edison Takes Next Step With Power Line Upgrades to Benefit Frederick and Montgomery County Customers
AKRON, Ohio, April 1 -- Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release:
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Potomac Edison Takes Next Step with Power Line Upgrades to Benefit Frederick and Montgomery County Customers
Maryland PSC to review project that improves reliability using existing power line corridors
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WILLIAMSPORT, Md. - Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is seeking approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) to move forward with a transm
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Private equity fans flame of apparatus crisis facing firefighters
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Private equity fans flame of apparatus crisis facing firefighters
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Policy Committee hears testimony on access, rising costs
SPRINGFIELD, March 31 - Firefighters across Pennsylvania are facing a crisis after private equity consolidation of fire truck manufacturing companies has caused prices to soar, saddling local fire companies with outrageous costs and lengthy delivery times f
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ProPublica's Local Reporting Network Names Five New Partners
NEW YORK, March 31 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release:
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ProPublica's Local Reporting Network Names Five New Partners
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ProPublica has selected five new partner newsrooms and local journalists for its Local Reporting Network. The reporters are Luis Valentin of Centro de Periodismo Investigativo, Jenna Carlesso of The Connecticut Mirror, Jacob Margolis of LAist, Paige Pfleger of WPLN
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Protect Our Care: Medicaid Awareness Month - Republicans' Unpopular Cuts Spark Nationwide Health Care Crisis They Can't Hide From
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news on March 31, 2026:
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Medicaid Awareness Month: Republicans' Unpopular Cuts Spark Nationwide Health Care Crisis They Can't Hide From
Wednesday, April 1, kicks off the ninth annual Medicaid Awareness Month, as Donald Trump and Republicans face mounting backlash for the largest cuts to health care in history and the growing crisis those cuts have unleashed in communities across the country.
Medicaid is popular across the coun
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Q&A: How will policy shape the future of AI in Pennsylvania?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following Q&A with Jae Wan Ahn, Legislative Science and Technology Policy Fellow:
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Q&A: How will policy shape the future of AI in Pennsylvania?
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State experts are helping to shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) policy in Pennsylvania. Several researchers and students contributed to a recent Pennsylvania Joint State Government Commission (JSGC) report on the evoluti
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Q&A: Is true empathy possible between humans and AI?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Q&A: Is true empathy possible between humans and AI?
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to influence all facets of our personal and professional lives, questions abound, like, "Can people have actual feelings for robots?" or "Can a chatbot comfort someone in distress?"
Penn State faculty members and Rock Ethics Institute senior research associates Daryl C
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Rand Issues Commentary: Impact of Firearm Violence in Black Communities (Part 1 of 2)
SANTA MONICA, California, April 1 (TNSrep) -- Rand issued the following commentary on March 30, 2026, by Ruth Abaya and associate behavioral and social scientist Rupa Jose:
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The Impact of Firearm Violence in Black Communities
Summary
Firearm violence occurs disproportionately in Black communities. The broader impact of exposure to firearm violence on health and prosperity is still an area of emerging study. This review of articles that were published over a ten-year period (2015 to 2025
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Reed Smith named in GAR 30 ranking for 8th consecutive year
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Reed Smith named in GAR 30 ranking for 8th consecutive year
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PARIS - Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that the Global Arbitration Review (GAR) has included the firm in the 19th edition of its GAR 30 list of leading law firms for international arbitration. The authoritative publication has placed Reed Smith on its GAR 30 list for eight years in a row.
Re
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Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El Visits Millersville University for Social Work Panel
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- Millersville University issued the following news:
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Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El Visits Millersville University for Social Work Panel
He visited to discuss elder care and housing issues facing Pennsylvania.
By Cora Wentz '28
The School of Social Work at Millersville University hosted Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El of Pennsylvania's 49th Legislative District, on March 5, 2026, in Stayer Hall for a panel discussion on senior care, affordable housing and hom
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Congress to Pass Legislation Protecting Communities From Illicit Xylazine
PIERRE, South Dakota, April 1 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Pass Legislation Protecting Communities from Illicit Xylazine
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins 40 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, which would classify Xylazine as a federally controlled substance and would help law enforcement stop the spread of
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School of Music, Palmer Museum of Art present 'Art After Hours: Rhythms+Rhymes'
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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School of Music, Palmer Museum of Art present 'Art After Hours: Rhythms+Rhymes'
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The College of Arts and Architecture, the Penn State School of Music and the Palmer Museum of Art invite the public to experience an evening where sound, poetry, and visual art converge during "Art After Hours: Rhythms + Rhymes" on Thursday, April 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. This free, drop-i
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Senators Rosen, Blackburn, Rep. Lee, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan and Bicameral Legislation to Support & Expand Cybersecurity Apprenticeships
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Senators Rosen, Blackburn, Rep. Lee, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan and Bicameral Legislation to Support & Expand Cybersecurity Apprenticeships
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Representatives Susie Lee (D-NV-03), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) introduced bipartisan and bicameral legislation to support and expand cybersecurity apprenticeships. The Cyber
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Six Pittsburgh-Area Defendants Charged With Hate Crime and Obstruction of Justice for Late-Night Antisemitic Attack on Jewish Male
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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Six Pittsburgh-Area Defendants Charged with Hate Crime and Obstruction of Justice for Late-Night Antisemitic Attack on Jewish Male
PITTSBURGH, Pa. - A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has charged six residents of the greater Pittsburgh area with violating the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, obstr
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Twenty-one Penn State employees recognized for achieving 25 years of service
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Twenty-one Penn State employees recognized for achieving 25 years of service
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Editor's note: This story is part of a monthly series recognizing Penn State employees who have reached their 25-year work milestones with the University.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State Human Resources is recognizing 21 full-time faculty, staff and technical employees who celebrated 25 years with the Unive
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UFC SETTLEMENT FUND DISTRIBUTION UPDATE
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news:
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UFC SETTLEMENT FUND DISTRIBUTION UPDATE
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Cung Le, et al. v. Zuffa, LLC d/b/a Ultimate Fighting Championship and UFC
United States District Court for the District of Nevada
Case No. 2:15-cv-01045-RFB-BNW
SETTLEMENT FUND DISTRIBUTION UPDATE
March 31, 2026
This update provides the status of the ongoing distribution of Net Settlement Funds to the 1,088 Clas
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Warren, Whitehouse, Waters Lead Probe Into Elon Musk's Potential Involvement in Gutting Bipartisan National Security Law
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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Warren, Whitehouse, Waters Lead Probe into Elon Musk's Potential Involvement in Gutting Bipartisan National Security Law
"(S)ince the Department released its interim final rule, new reporting has revealed the extent of Elon Musk's private business empire--raising additional questions about his invo
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Welcoming the World to Pennsylvania: Gov. Shapiro Launches 'Visit PA Playmakers' as the Commonwealth's Official 2026 Welcome Committee
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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Welcoming the World to Pennsylvania: Governor Shapiro Launches "Visit PA Playmakers" as the Commonwealth's Official 2026 Welcome Committee
Pennsylvania's tourism office - Visit PA - introduces its new people-powered initiative, activating at major 2026 events across the Commonwealth to shine a light on PA culture, creativity, and community for visitors.
Since da
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West Virginia Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging Congress to Pass Combating Xylazine Act
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 1 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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West Virginia joins bipartisan letter urging Congress to pass Combating Xylazine Act
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general today in a letter to Congressional leadership urging passage of the Combating Xylazine Act. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation would classify the illicit use of xy
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William L. Weiner '83 and Jean O. Fitzgerald create fund to support MLP Clinic
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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William L. Weiner '83 and Jean O. Fitzgerald create fund to support MLP Clinic
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CARLISLE, Pa.-William L. "Bill" Weiner '83 and his wife, Jean O. Fitzgerald, M.D., share a common professional interest in health care. With a combined six decades in the industry, the couple recognizes the critical need to ensure equitable health services for all.
Weiner represents physic
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WNEP-TV visits welding lab for boat repairs
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news:
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WNEP-TV visits welding lab for boat repairs
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WNEP-TV reporter Mackenzie Aucker spent Monday morning in the Penn College welding lab with students who are refurbishing a rescue boat and trailer for the all-volunteer Montgomery Emergency Management Agency.
Under the direction of Michael R. Allen, instructor and co-department head of welding, about 30 students in four sections of t
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