WASHINGTON, April 30 -- A coalition of 18 farmworker organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the Wage and Hour Division's proposed rule revising employee or independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The coalition argues that the rule undermines decades of case law, increases the risk of farmworker misclassification, and weaken  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- A coalition of 36 advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's proposed rule on employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The coalition contends the proposal departs from longstanding agency interpretations and court precedents, and would severely limit workers' access to essential   more

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * Accreditations, Leadership in Literacy Gain MU Recognition "The legacy of literacy at Millersville is why I came here. All of those who came before have made it easy to pick up the torch and carry it on." Dr. Aileen Hower. By Mary Dolheimer It's one thing to know you are doing good work. It's another to have someone else recognize it. Dr. Lara Willox, dean of the College of Education and Human Ser  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Joins Litigation to Stop Nexstar-TEGNA Merger that Would Limit Pennsylvanians' Broadcast TV Options * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday and a coalition of attorneys general have filed a lawsuit to unwind and remedy the anticompetitive effects of Nexstar's recent acquisition of TEGNA. Nexstar and TEGNA are two major media companies and their merger could cut co  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford, Ricketts Lead Reintroduction of the FAIR Labels Act * Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) reintroduced the Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation on Labels (FAIR Labels) Act of 2026. This bipartisan and bicameral bill marks a significant step towards greater transparency in food labeling. This legislation will ensure consumers have accurate information about plant-based and cell-cul  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- America First Legal Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security supporting the agency's proposed rule titled "Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants." AFL applauded the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for efforts aimed at curbing the misuse of asylum-based work permits and encouraged DHS to finalize the rule substantially as published. AFL emphasized that the asylum   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - American Soybean Association, and five co-signers. To: President Donald J. Trump, The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500 - March 17, 2026 As you and your cabinet explore ways to counter global oil market disruptions that threaten U.S. energy security and American consumers' pocketbooks, we ask you to unleash the potential of America's agriculture sector and biodiesel, renewable diesel, and SAF industry. Diesel   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Wideman Pools (Festus  more

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * Arcadia University and Acts Retirement-Life Communities Announce Workforce Development Partnership By Emily Horowitz As part of its dynamic Workforce Development initiative, Arcadia University is proud to announce a partnership with Acts Retirement-Life Communities ("Acts"), of Fort Washington, Pa. This partnership will provide all Acts team members and others with full access to the entire Arcadia catalogue  more

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, April 30 [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: * * * ASTM International Forms Artificial Intelligence Committee for Manufacturing * ASTM International's board of directors recently approved the creation of a new technical committee on ar  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Welcomes New States and Files Amended Complaint in Nexstar/Tegna Challenge, Lawsuit Now Bipartisan * Five additional states -Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Vermont -join AG Bonta's lawsuit SACRAMENTO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today as part of a now bipartisan coalition of 13 attorneys general, filed an amended complaint ag  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 30 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets * April 30, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related "event contracts" belongs to the states. "The protection of consumers from irrespon  more

SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Announces that Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Takes Effect * Oregon to receive almost $66 Million, funds to be distributed over 15 years Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorn  more

SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield, Expanding Bipartisan Coalition of State AGs Challenge Nexstar-Tegna Merger * Attorney General Dan Rayfield alongside a now bipartisan coalition of 12 other attorneys general today filed an amended complaint against Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nexstar) and Tegna Inc. (Tegna) in the ongoing challenge of the broadcast giants' merger. Last month, a state coalition fi  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- American University Washington College of Law hosted the National SJD Roundtable 2026 to foster academic exchange and community building among doctoral candidates from across the U.S. and abroad. The event featured 36 presenters and more than 50 participants representing prominent law schools. Twelve panels allowed emerging scholars to present research and engage in discussions to strengthen professional connections. Participants addressed various legal topics including   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Bare root, big impact: Penn State Extension helps communities plant trees * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -More than 1,300 large trees were planted across Pennsylvania this spring through a program helping communities overcome the cost and complexity of expanding local tree canopy. Supported by Penn State Extension and the nonprofit TreePennsylvania, the effort helps municipalities plant dozens o  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Berger Montague Secures Key Appellate Victory in Aurora Cannabis Securities Class Action * TORONTO, CANADA - Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiff law firm, announced a significant appellate win in a high-profile securities class action involving Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX: ACB), as the Alberta Court of Appeal dismissed the company's attempt to strike the plai  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 1 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Student takes top honors in Art of Science contest First Friday show planned for contest's 10th anniversary By Katie Liu Cancer cells that resemble stained glass windows. Tiny fruit flies wrestling the nectar from the corpse of a bee. Canyons, bathed in sunset, that look like whorls of cotton candy. For the past 10 years, Binghamton University's annual Art of Science competition has honored the striking   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - California Attorney General Rob Bonta, and 27 co-signers. To: Kim Wilford, General Counsel, GoFundMe, 8605 Santa Monica Blvd. #17221, West Hollywood, CA 90069-4109 - March 3, 2026 The undersigned state Attorneys General and charitable regulators (collectively, the "States") are issuing this public letter to express our grave concerns about GoFundMe's creation of donation web pages for more than 1.4 million charities without their prior kno  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Class of 2027 sparks traditional spirit on Hey Day * Crisp spring weather and partly cloudy skies met a spirited crowd of Penn third-years sporting bamboo canes, red T-shirts, and mock skimmer hats on Thursday, April 30, as the Class of 2027 marked the University's 110th Hey Day. The annual tradition, which started in 1916, threads Penn students together in celebration across time and plac  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie Applauds Elimination of Carveout for Pesticide Manufacturers * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, helped to pass an amendment to the Farm Bill today that eliminated a handout for manufacturers of pesticides, including glyphosate. The passage of the amendment to remove this handout follows Congressman Ma  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, and 44 co-signers. To: John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, 511 Dirksen Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510; Mike Johnson, House Speaker, 521 Cannon House Building, Washington, DC 20515; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, 322 Hart Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510; Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader, 2267 Rayburn House Building, Washington, DC 20515; Marsha Blackburn, Senate Judiciary   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Cook Votes 'Yes' on Bill to Split Public, Private School Playoffs * HARRISBURG - Rep. Bud Cook (R Greene/Washington) today voted "yes" on a bill that would allow the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to create separate playoffs and championships for boundary and non-boundary schools. Cook said he voted in favor of House Bill 41 because he feels it promotes fairne  more

ITHACA, New York, April 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell men's tennis looks to cause a racket at NCAAs * Coming off its third straight appearance in the NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament, Cornell faced considerable uncertainty entering the 2025-26 season, losing four of six starters. Turns out the transition wasn't as difficult as many expected. The Big Red, featuring just two seniors and a core of young talent, won the Ivy League title on April 25, edging rival  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, McCormick, Smith Introduce Legislation to Protect the Tourism Industry from Threats of Terrorism * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) introduced legislation to extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for another seven years. Major sports leagues, hotels, and convention centers rely on the Terr  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Cassidy and Risch to Introduce Legislation Protecting American Workers from Harmful Biden Heat Standards * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-Louisiana) introduced the Heat Workforce Standards Act to protect American workers from dangerous Biden-era heat standards that threaten jobs and create new safety risks. The bill comes  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Cynthia Amoaba '26 Hopes to Create a Path to Market for Ghanaian Women * Like thousands of women in Ghana, Cynthia Amoaba's cousins were part of a shea butter economy shaped by hard work and slim margins. Far from the country's urban centers, they rely on middlemen to get the product to larger markets, receiving only a fraction of the value of the time they spent working by hand to clean, dry, husk, roa  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Dechert Secures Dismissal of Class Action Lawsuit Against Lebanon's Central Bank in the United States On April 29, 2026, Dechert secured a significant victory for Banque du Liban (BdL), Lebanon's central bank, in the class-action lawsuit captioned Najjar v. Salameh et al., 1:24-cv-05043 (D.N.J. 2024), accusing BdL, five Lebanese commercial banks, and several accounting firms of engagin  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Delivering for PA Families: Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $12 Million into Maternal and Infant Health Initiatives Over Past Three Years New maternal health strategic action plan provides a roadmap to improve maternal health outcomes across Pennsylvania. The Governor's 2026-27 proposed budget doubles down on investment, allocating an additional $7.5 million to  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Statement on House FISA Reauthorization Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. -After the vote in the United States House of Representatives to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA), Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) released the following statement. "Our Constitution and the Fourth Amendment are not polite suggestions. "They demand that our government respect our   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Disability Belongs, Fredericksburg, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing concerns about the department's proposed rule that would allow Public Housing Authorities and certain owners in Project-Based Rental Assistance programs to implement work requirements and term limits in federal housing assistance programs. The letter, supported by numerous disability rights, housing, and civil rights organizati  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- DoorDash, San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor responding to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning employee or independent contractor status under several federal labor statutes. The company expressed support for the Department's proposal to rescind the 2024 rule and largely restore the 2021 rule, emphasizing the need to preserve flexibility and predictability for millions of Americans who choose inde  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Economic Liberties Applauds Gov. Shapiro's Call to Rein In Excessive Utility Profits * Washington D.C. - This week Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro sent a letter to utility leaders across the Commonwealth laying out three requirements for future rate case proposals, including a demand that utilities justify their return on equity through competitive, transparent  more

COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Environmental partner and visionary philanthropist honored * Each year, the Philadelphia Business Journal spotlights impactful charitable collaborations through its Partners in Philanthropy Awards. The program expanded last year with the introduction of a Faces of Philanthropy category, honoring individuals who help drive these efforts forward. In 2026, the publication recognized 26 partnerships and 10 i  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 1 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission posted the following news from Ferrosource: * * * Ferrosource Builds New State-of-the-Art Metal Processing Facility on Big River Steel Campus in Osceola, Arkansas Facility begins operations August 2026, will eliminate inbound freight costs for U.S. manufacturers * OSCEOLA, Ark. (April 30, 2026) - Ferrosource is nearing completion of its state-of-the-art steel processing facility located directly on U. S. Steel's Bi  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Leads Effort to Honor Jewish American Heritage and Confront Antisemitism * Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), alongside U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02), introduced a resolution to recognize Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) in the House of Representatives and condemn risi  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Flick a Definitive 'Yes' on Bill to Create Separate Playoffs for Public and Private Schools * HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) today voted in favor of a bill that would create a fairer playoff system in high school sports. House Bill 41 would allow the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to create separate playoffs and championships for boundary and  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Forest Resources Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Employee or Independent Contractor Status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The FRA, alongside nearly two dozen forestry-related associations, expressed strong support for the Department's proposal to rescind the 2024 Final Rule and reve  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 30 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * From Neighborhood Captain America to Campus Leader * Helping others is his calling This post was written by Ayanna Roberts, B.A. '24, M.A. in Integrated Design student. Back on Pennsylvania Avenue, everyone knew who to call when something wasn't right. His name is Tourian Aldridge, but the neighborhood called him "Captain America." It wasn't about jokes; it was about actions. He stood up for peo  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman, Hill Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Servants From Violence, Doxxing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Rep. French Hill (AR-02) introduced the Providing Resources and Oversight to Ensure Confidentiality of Those who serve (PROTECT) Act to strengthen data security and to prevent targeted threats against public officials. The bill directs the Department of Homeland  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Boyle Leads Debate on House Floor, Slams Republican Budget that Does Nothing to Lower Costs Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, opened the debate on the House floor, sharply criticizing the Republican budget resolution. A fact sheet on the Republican budget resolution is avai  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on April 29, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on House Passage of the Republican Budget Resolution Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after House Republicans passed their FY26 budget resolution, clearing the way for Republicans to begin drafting a reconciliation bill: "This Republi  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on April 29, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on March 2026 PCE Inflation Data Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported an annual personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index of 3.5 percent for March 2026: "Donald   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Farm Bill, Bresnahan-Led Local Farmers Feeding Our Community Act * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, this year's Farm Bill, by a bipartisan vote of 224-200. The package included Rep. Bresnahan's bipartisan legislation, the Local Farmers Feeding our Commun  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Housing Law Group of the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the proposed rule to rescind the 30-day notification requirement prior to terminating leases for nonpayment of rent. The letter voices concerns about the negative impact the rescission would have on tenants in subsidized housing. The group emphasized that the existing 30-day notice rule is indispensable to local ef  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 30 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Research and Innovation: April 2026 * High Point University (r) pre-dental students Jordan Havert and Tyler Janick recently co-presented their original research and received the Undergraduate Poster Award at Fungal Genetics 2026, a major international research conference in Pacific Grove, California. Both students are sophomores. HIGH POINT, N.C., April 30, 2026 - High Point Universit  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Shapiro Administration Announces More Than $267 Million in RISE PA Grants to Reduce Air Pollution, Cut Energy Costs, Create Jobs, and Combat Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Pennsylvania "Pennsylvania is showing that you do not have to choose between a strong manufacturing economy and clean air." - Stephen Herzenberg, Economist at the Keystone Research Center Thi  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * ICYMI: In Conversation with Kylie Kelce, Governor and First Lady Shapiro Discuss Effective Governing, Women's Health Care, and Supporting Parents Throughout their interview, the Shapiros spoke about how state government gets stuff done for everyday Pennsylvanians, including mothers and families. * Earlier this month, Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapi  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release: * * * IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 10 States Ahead of May Primary Elections * Awards bipartisan "Friend of Franchising" endorsements to congressional candidates in Indiana, Ohio, Nebraska, West Virginia, Louisiana, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, Oregon, and Pennsylvania for their support of local franchise businesses WASHINGTON - The International Franchise Assoc  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota has submitted a public comment letter tog the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing a proposed rule that would substantially restrict work authorizations for asylum applicants. The proposal would extend the waiting period before asylum seekers can apply for employment authorization and impose a controversial pause-and-restart mechanism that could delay work permits for generations. In its letter to DHS, ILCM asserts that the   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * In Letter to DHS Secretary Mullin, Fetterman Reiterates Opposition on Proposed Pennsylvania ICE Warehouses Following his original letter to former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) today sent a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterating his opposition to the proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Pipeline Construction Will Follow Natural Gas Demand Growth * Key Takeaways 1 The United States is adding pipelines and capacity to meet the growing demand for natural gas from LNG, electric generation, and manufacturing. 2 Throughout the United States, new pipeline projects are getting underway, leading to the biggest construction surge in 20 years, with costs estimated at $  more

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree Program Approved by Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program has been approved by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor Chris Fiorentino. Approval of the degree program by the Chancellor is part of the process for a university in th  more

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Justice Research Fellowship Students Present Research to Indiana County Officials Indiana University of Pennsylvania's 2025-26 Justice Research Fellows presented their original research to Indiana County officials at the Indiana County Courthouse on April 29. The student presenters and their research projects were Lauren Connor, who presented "Examining Satisfaction Rates with Victim Servi  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Sues Homeland Security for Records on Armed Security Breach at Trump Virginia Golf Club * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for records related to an August 31, 2025, incident in which a club member allegedly carried a loaded semi-automatic handgun p  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Justice at Work PA has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the department's proposed rule on employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The organization argues that the rule would worsen misclassification issues and compromise workers' ability to assert their rights under these statutes. Justice at Work PA hi  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Keehn Service Corp., Coatesville, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration addressing issues related to the integration of heavy-duty electric vehicles in hazardous materials transportation. The letter raises safety, performance, and infrastructure concerns specific to the use of EV chassis paired with MC-331 propane pressure vessels. The company underscored the substantial increase in vehicle weight impos  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly backs foster care, pro-family bills during Ways & Means markup * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of a series of six bipartisan bills modernizing the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood. The markup follows a roundtable featuring First Lady Melania Trump earlier this month, during which she advocated for these pro-f  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly votes for Farm Bill, backs Pennsylvania agriculture and farm families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of the "The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026," also known as the Farm Bill. The legislation is a comprehensive package of legislation that supports America's farmers, ranchers, agriculture producers, and more. The legislation now heads  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly votes to fund Department of Homeland Security * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed by voice vote a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) -including funding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Secret Service, and other agencies -after the majority of congressional D  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Leader of Criminal Organization Jailed for Using Fake Checks and Cash to Buy Designer Dogs in Lucrative Resale Scheme * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Delaware County man has pleaded guilty for his role as the leader of a corrupt organization that purchased designer dogs -with fraudulent checks and cash -and resold them for profits in central and sou  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Location cue on social media posts affects user response to others' experiences * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The old maxim "location, location, location" may be as important in the social media landscape as it is in real estate. When a social media post about a user's personal experiences, feelings or beliefs includes geographic information, that location cue may affect how much readers like   more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Madeline Pelna Wins 2nd Place in National Wheel-Throwing Competition * Sophomore art education major Madeline (Maddie) Pelna placed second in the kiln company, Skutt's, National Student Throwing Competition at the National Council on the Education for Ceramic Arts (NCECA) conference in Detroit, Michigan. This competition challenged both undergraduate and graduate students to create the most inv  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Mauro named interim dean of the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -John Mauro, department head and professor of materials science and engineering at Penn State, has been named interim John Leone Dean in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, effective July 1. Mauro succeeds Lee Kump, who is stepping down after nearly nine years as dean to resum  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Mexican National Charged With Illegal Reentry HARRISBURG-The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jorge Humberto Olais Solano, age 40, a citizen of Mexico, was indicted April 29, 2026, by a federal grand jury on the charge of illegally reentering the United States after having previ  more

DECATUR, Illinois, April 30 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin host premiere event for documentary exploring life and legacy of founder James Millikin * DECATUR, Ill. - Millikin University hosted a special premiere event on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, for a new documentary chronicling the life and legacy of its founder, James Millikin, offering attendees a deeper look at the vision and values that continue to shape the institution today. Held in conjunction wit  more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * Global Moravian Leader Roberta Hoey to Deliver 2026 Commencement Address Today, Moravian University announced that Roberta Hoey, president of the Unity Board of the Worldwide Moravian Unity, will serve as the featured speaker for the university's 2026 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, in Bethlehem. During the exercises, the university will confer upon Hoey the honorary degree of Doctor of La  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Association of Towns and Townships submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing the Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success Initiative. This letter outlines the transportation challenges faced by rural towns and townships, emphasizing the disproportionate share of rural road miles they manage compared to the minimal federal funding they receive. NATaT represents sm  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Energy] -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following news release: * * * Nicole Luciano Named Associate Director of API Pennsylvania * HARRISBURG, PA -April 28, 2026 -Today, the American Petroleum Institute (API) appointed Nicole Luciano of Harrisburg as Associate Director of API Pennsylvania. Luciano brings over 10 years of public policy, advocacy, legislative and regulatory analysis, coalition building and utility industry experience and will sup  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * PA-01's Second Place Competition Kicks Off! The competition to lose to Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick officially kicked off last night as Lucia Simonelli and corrupt Bob Harvie, the subject of an FBI investigation, squared off in Bucks County. Both Simonelli and corrupt Harvie presented their radical agendas to Democrat primary voters as the candidates compete to see who can sprint the far  more

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Over 800 New Generation Projects Seek To Connect Under PJM's Reformed Process First-ready, first-served Cycle ends backlog and offers a faster, more predictable path for resources to join the grid * PJM Interconnection today announced that 811 new generation projects, capable of gener  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * PA Lifesharing, LCC Agrees To Pay $1.2M To Settle False Claims Act Allegations HARRISBURG, PA - The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that PA Lifesharing, LLC (PAL) has agreed to pay $1,211,095.53 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. To: David Mills, Interim CEO and Chair, PJM Board of Managers, 2750 Monroe Blvd., Audubon, PA 19403 - Feb. 10, 2026 Thank you for taking the time to speak to me by telephone yesterday. I write to follow up on our conversation regarding PJM's forthcoming decision on whether to extend the current price collar and in turn save consumers billions of dollars, as called for by the White House and all 13 PJM Go  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania Attorney General Sunday Highlight Legislation to Increase Penalties for Gun Store Thefts at Site of Langhorne Burglary LANGHORNE - Sen. Frank Farry (R 6) today joined Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, Rep. Joe Hogan (R-142) and Middletown Township law enforcement officials at LugerMan Gun Shop to highlight legislation aimed at strengthening pe  more

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Data analytics, engineering research wins Great Valley student competition Winning research posters explored job posting data, data science automation and urban energy harvesting By Allison S. Duncan Penn State Great Valley hosted its annual student research poster competition this semester, offering opportunities for students to summarize their work, practice their presentatio  more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Lehigh Valley finance student presented at national research conference By Mary Kate Maguire For second-year finance major, Anthony Abdel Ahad, having his research accepted by the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) was a "big deal". The annual undergraduate conference attracts students from across the country and includes a selective proposal review pr  more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * 2024-26 Teaching and Learning with Technology Faculty Fellows recap projects Five Penn State instructors from three campuses worked in teams with Penn State's Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) over the past two years as part of the 2024-26 TLT Faculty Fellows program. Their goal was to enrich the student engagement experience through technology, addressing themes  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Housing Law Group submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule establishing work requirements and term limits for recipients of HUD-assisted housing. The group asserts that the proposal exceeds HUD's statutory authority, risks harm to families, and would not effectively increase economic self-sufficiency for tenants. In their letter, the Housing Law Group emphasized t  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 30 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania Supreme Court's Stormwater Decision Is a Gut-Punch to Clean Water Efforts * The Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision announced today that a charge to manage stormwater that was applied to a state university is a tax, as opposed to a fee, is a major setback in reducing polluted runoff and flooding while working for cleaner rivers and streams. The Supreme Court affirmed a decis  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Seniors develop potential business solution * Two PennWest University graduating seniors are preparing to launch careers in cybersecurity while continuing work on a project that already has earned them a published research credit and the potential foundation for a future business venture. Computer information systems majors Ethan Taylor and Carlos Monge recently contributed to the published study "Doing More wit  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing opposition to proposed administrative revisions to regulations related to outer continental shelf minerals other than oil, gas, and sulphur. The letter emphasizes concerns that the proposed rule changes, while described as administrative, may have substantive environmental and regulatory consequences, particularly for deep sea m  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Philadelphia Legal Assistance submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's proposed rule on employee or independent contractor classification. The proposed rule seeks to revise how workers are classified under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. In its letter, PLA emphasized the detrimental impact the rule would have on vulnerable worker  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Pitt's Swanson School of Engineering Hosts Its 15th Transportation Forum * The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering convened approximately 170 leaders from across the transportation sector for the 2026 Transportation Forum: "Advancing Research Innovation in Transportation." Held on March 19 at the O'Hara Student Center Ballroom, the forum was o  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Point Park University issued the following Q&A on April 27, 2026, involving Britney Brinkman, director of clinical training and professor of psychology: * * * Faculty Q&A: Britney Brinkman, Ph.D., Combines Community-Based Psychology and Advocacy in the Classroom When studying psychology at Point Park University, students are sure to learn a wealth of information from Britney Brinkman, Ph.D., professor of psychology and director of clinical training. With   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Policies intended to protect trade secrets may limit late-career wages * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Labor market policies intended to protect trade secrets and spur research and development may instead limit late-career wages and encourage firms to replace human labor with machines and other automation equipment, according to a study in the journal Labour Economics by researchers at Penn Stat  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Public Interest Law Center submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule that would establish time limits and work requirements for most HUD-funded rental housing. The Law Center cautioned that the rule could negatively impact Philadelphians relying on HUD-assisted housing and destabilize affordable housing availability in Philadelphia and the surrounding Delaware Valley. The organization, w  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Rhode Island Governor Daniel J. McKee. To: Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20220 - March 11, 2026 Rising costs across the country have put significant pressure on families and businesses in Rhode Island. Addressing these affordability challenges has been a central priority of my administration. That is why I launched Rhode Island's Affordability fo  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Smucker Joins President Trump for Signing of Executive Order on Expanding Access to Retirement Benefits * WASHINGTON - On Thursday, Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) joined President Donald J. Trump for the signing of an executive order to expand access to retirement benefits for Americans. The order will direct the Treasury Department to launch a website where workers without employer retire  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts, Fetterman Introduce FAIR Labels Act to Protect Beef, Require Transparent Labeling for Plant-Based Protein Products * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation (FAIR) on Labels Act. The bipartisan legislation is co-led by Senator John Fetterman (D-PA). The bill requires cell-cultivated protein and plant-based al  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Fetterman, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Halt Removal of Afghan Allies to DRC U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined 29 of his colleagues in writing to Secretary of State Marco Rubio raising alarm over the Trump Administration's reported plans to transfer Afghan interpreters and allies currently located in Qatar to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Fetterman, Colleagues Reintroduce Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) reintroduced the Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act to improve federal support for urban farmers. This bill would strengthen the quality and delivery of technical assistance for urban and innovative producers, allow partners  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests Over $1 Million in Environmental Education Projects - Supporting Summer Camps, Field Research, and Classroom-to-Creek Learning Across Pennsylvania The 46 projects will expand environmental education and stewardship opportunities for Pennsylvanians of all ages - with more than 75 percent of projects in underserved environme  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Supports Budget Resolution * WASHINGTON -Rep. Smucker (PA-11), Vice Chair of the House Budget Committee, voted in support of S. Con. Res. 33 - FY26 Budget Resolution, which passed the House by a vote of 215-211, 1. Rep. Smucker made the following statement after voting in support of the measure: "This resolution fulfills Congress's number one duty-to ensure the safety and security  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Southern Tier Independence Center Inc., Binghamton, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's interim final rule change that revoked the 30-day notice requirement for non-payment of rent. STIC serves individuals with disabilities across parts of New York and Pennsylvania, focusing on helping them live independently in integrated community settings. In its letter, STIC acknowledged the rig  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple and AtlantiCare formalize agreement to establish new medical school campus The AtlantiCare Campus will welcome its first students in August 2029, and will serve as one of four principal locations for Temple's Lewis Katz School of Medicine. * Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine and AtlantiCare have formalized an agreement to establish a new regional campus in Atlantic City, New Je  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * The hidden structure behind a widely used class of materials * Materials called relaxor ferroelectrics have been used for decades in technologies like ultrasounds, microphones, and sonar systems. Their unique properties come from their atomic structure, but that structure has stubbornly eluded direct measurement. Now a team of researchers from MIT and elsewhere has directly char  more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College honors students present research at regional conference in Connecticut * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College Dietrich Honors Institute students presented undergraduate research across multiple disciplines at the Northeast Regional Honors Council Conference held this spring in New Haven, Conn. The annual conference, themed "The Haven of Honors: Cultivating Innovative, Upstanding, and Impactful  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Issues Statement Following House Passage of Farm Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) with a final vote of 224-200. "Working in Congress on behalf of our nation's farmers,  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Three Plead Guilty in Kidnapping, Violent Armed Robbery of Two Female Victims Lured for a 'Babysitting' Job * WASHINGTON - Cierra Charity Lee, 20 and Kayvon Edwards, 21, of the District of Columbia, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in connection with the Oct. 20, 2025, kidnapping and armed robbery of two female victims in Southeast, announced U.S. Attorney   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Transportation, Environmental, Community and Economic Development and Additional Grant Opportunities * NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Environmental Protection: Growing Greener Plus Act 167 Plans Who May Apply: Counties Use: To prepare and adopt a watershed stormwater management plan. Funds: Grant awards will be at least $30,000 and not more than $50,000. Application   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Calls for End of Harmful Biden-era Heat Rule * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in introducing the Heat Workforce Standards Act to protect workers from the dangerous Biden-era heat standards that threaten jobs and create new safety risks. This comes after Sen. Tuberville and his colleagues sent a letter to the U.S. Department  more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 30 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * U of A to recognize seven outstanding graduates at Commencement * The University of Arizona will recognize seven graduating seniors during Commencement for their extraordinary accomplishments in and out of the classroom. The university's 162nd Commencement ceremony will be held at Casino Del Sol Stadium on Friday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. A full schedule and more information about this year's ceremo  more

STORRS, Connecticut, April 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Seniors Win Awards for Landscape Architecture Projects * Seven students in the landscape architecture program in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) received awards from the Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (CTASLA). Matthew Enright '26 (CAHNR) received the Honor Award in the Site Design category; Monika Mihok '26 (CAHNR, BUS)  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Education] -- The United Negro College Fund issued the following news release: * * * UNCF Partners with NFL, Blue Square Alliance Against Hate and Hillel International to Host Unity Week, Mobilizing Students Against Hate * Black and Jewish college students unite in Pittsburgh during NFL Draft Week to build allyship, foster bridge-building and stand against division.  In a powerful demonstration of solidarity and community during NFL Draft Week, UNCF, Blue Sq  more

GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg issued the following news: * * * The University of Pittsburgh launches tuition-free initiative for Pennsylvania residents at regional campuses The University of Pittsburgh today announced the launch of The Pitt Regional Campus Tuition Pledge, tuition-free program beginning fall 2026 for eligible Pennsylvania residents at its Bradford, Greensburg and Johnstown campuses, as well as the Titusville nursing program. New and cur  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown posted the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly Today, a federal court stated that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a Utah-led antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Watro Appointed to PA House Gaming Oversight Committee * HARRIBSURG - State Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) this week was appointed to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Gaming Oversight Committee. "I'm honored to join the Gaming Oversight Committee and grateful for the opportunity to serve in this important role," said Watro. "The committee plays a vital part in balanci  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 1 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Jennifer Olmsted appointed chair of James Pearson Duffy Department of Art, Art History, and Design Following an internal search, Jennifer Olmsted, Ph.D., has been appointed chair of Wayne State University's James Pearson Duffy Department of Art, Art History, and Design. Her appointment begins Aug. 18. Currently, Olmsted is a professor of art history and associate chair of the department in WSU's College of Fi  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * What's New at Aramark Destinations for 2026 * As several iconic destinations within its portfolio mark milestone anniversaries in 2026, Aramark Destinations is highlighting the strength of its longstanding partnerships across national parks and scenic locations nationwide. Building on de  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * When the Schuylkill swallowed the city * On most mornings, the Schuylkill River Trail is where many Philadelphians step out for a breath of fresh air. Runners check their splits, cyclists zip below bridges, and dog walkers clutch leashes and coffee. But after the remnants of Hurricane Ida and seven tornadoes struck Philadelphia in early September of 2021, those routines were put on pause  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill * House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced that more than 500 key stakeholder groups came out in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, ahead of the bill's successful passage through the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 7567, or the Farm Bi  more

YORK, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * York College Board of Trustees Extends Contract of President Dr. Thomas Burns The York College of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees has approved a five-year contract extension for President Thomas Burns, Ph.D., reaffirming its confidence in his leadership and the College's strong upward momentum. Dr. Burns joined York College as its fifth president in July 2023 and has led the college into a period of str  more