UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 3D-printed speaker cover can focus audio into a private 'sound spot' * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Music lovers may one day be able to blast their favorite artists, headphone-free, without angering the neighborhood or colleagues, thanks to researchers at Penn State. The team designed a system that can manipulate sound waves so that they are only audible at a precise spot slightly wider than an  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * ACP alarmed by abrupt firing of Preventive Service Task Force members * WASHINGTON May 21, 2026-The American College of Physicians is alarmed by the abrupt firing of two members of the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) this week. As primary care physicians, Dr. Wong and Dr. Davis serve as important representatives for internal medicine phys  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Adding a Lower Cutoff Value for CA19-9 May Identify Additional High-risk Cases of Pancreatic Cancer * CA19-9 is a biomarker whose levels often correlate with pancreatic cancer stage and prognosis PHILADELPHIA - A dual-threshold model for measuring the pancreatic tumor marker serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) identified patients with pancreati  more

NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Statement Marking One Year Since Murders of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky * One year after the horrific murders of Sarah Milgrim (z"l) and Yaron Lischinsky (z"l) outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., following an American Jewish Committee (AJC) ACCESS D.C. Young Diplomats reception, we continue to mourn the loss of these two bright and caring people and  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 21 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Destinations Announces 'Landmarks of Legacy' Initiative to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary * As America nears its 250th anniversary, Aramark Destinations is proud to introduce Landmarks of Legacy, a multi-faceted initiative designed to engage guests in immersive experiences t  more

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, May 21 [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 Presents Katharine E. Morgan Award to Helene Hardy Pierce * ASTM International presented its Katharine E. Morgan Women in Leadership Award to Helene Hardy Pierce for h  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 21 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces $5.5 Million Settlement with Family Dollar over Rat Infestation * Griffin: 'Arkansans-particularly those who rely on neighborhood discount stores for everyday essentials-are entitled to products that are safe, lawfully sold, and honestly marketed' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a $5.5 million  more

NEW YORK, May 22 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Pam Crabtree '72 Carves the Future for the Next Generation of Archaeologists Ahead of her retirement in August, the veteran zooarchaeologist reflects on more than 50 years of groundbreaking work with some of the world's oldest remains. * It's difficult for Pam Crabtree '72 to estimate the number of countries she's visited to conduct fieldwork across the span of her career as a zooarchaeologist. There are the standouts, of  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Benham: Study shows more Pharmacy Benefit Managers reforms needed * Author of PBM overhaul legislation weighs in on new state insurance report HARRISBURG, May 21 - In 2024, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Rep. Jessica Benham's legislation regulating Pharmacy Benefits Managers into law as Act 77. As part of the requirements of the Act, the state Insurance Department conducted a study of th  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * BLSA members honored at annual Donning of the Kente ceremony * CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-The annual Donning of the Kente ceremonies at Carlisle and University Park recently celebrated the many accomplishments of graduating members of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) at Penn State Dickinson Law. BLSA and the Office of Student Services co-sponsored the cerem  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle, Deluzio, & Blumenthal Introduce Bill Restoring Legal Protections For Amtrak Passengers * WASHINGTON, DC - Representatives Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act, legislation providing Amtrak passengers a pathway to seek justice after incidents of negligence or misconduct. In   more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Carlisle faculty and staff honored at annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon * CARLISLE, PA-Penn State Dickinson Law held its annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon at the Carlisle location on May 21. During the event, two retiring employees were honored along with seven celebrating employment milestones. Additionally, Strategic Finance Partner Doris Orner and Financial Pl  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following opening statement on May 20, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Corrosion, Collapse, and Clean-Up: Examining the Potomac Interceptor Collapse": * * * "Good morning, and welcome to today's hearing titled, 'Corrosion, Collapse, and Clean-Up: Examining the Potomac Interceptor Collapse.' "Today's hearing will examine the collapse of DC Water  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton to Blanche: Investigate Chinese-Controlled Delivery Networks * Contact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601 May 21, 2026 Washington, D.C. -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche urging an investigation into Chinese-controlled third-party logistics networks. Chinese-controlled delivery networks undercut American operators while collecting sensitive   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Bethlehem Lights 10-inch Illuminated Ribbon Spheres Hazard: The LED lights on the recalled illuminated spheres can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: May 21, 2026 Units: About 2,000 Consumer Contact: Bethlehem Lights LLC toll-free at 877-661-8324 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or by email at  more

NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Names Sixteen New Partners * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announces that Megan Arrogante, Fatema Al-Arayedh, Tom Berry, Konstantin Bureiko, Jake Grandison, Anne-Mette Heemsoth, Samuel Krawiecz, Matthew Parelman, Felix Paterson, Anne-Lise Quach, Aseel Rabie, Sergio Torres, Dominique Trudelle, Wendy Widman, Chen Xu and Guang Yang will become partners of the firm, effective Ju  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Statement on Advancing His 'Railway Safety Act' Through Must-Pass Transportation Bill Today, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee member Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) successfully had his bill the Railway Safety Act amended into the BUILD America 250 Act -a major transportation bill. Congressman Deluzio represents the Pennsylvania region impacted by the Norfolk Souther  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Blumenthal, & Boyle Introduce Bill restoring Legal Protections for Amtrak Passengers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17), Brendan Boyle (D-PA-02), and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reintroduced the Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act, legislation providing Amtrak passengers a pathway to seek justice after incidents of negligence or  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Veterans Joint Statement Opposing Republican Bill to Cut Veterans' Earned Housing Benefit * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Democratic Veterans Caucus Co-Chairs Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Pat Ryan (NY-18), and Ted Lieu (CA-36) along with seven members of the caucus came together in opposition to H.R. 6047-the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2025, a Republi  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Veterans Joint Statement Opposing Republican Bill to Cut Veterans' Earned Housing Benefits * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Democratic Veterans Caucus Co-Chairs Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Pat Ryan (NY-18), and Ted Lieu (CA-36) along with seven members of the caucus came together in opposition to H.R. 6047- the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2025, a Republic  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * DNA repair protein gene gone rogue may unlock new cancer treatments * HERSHEY, Pa. -When it comes to cancer, tumor suppressor genes are usually thought of as the "good guys." These genes make proteins that protect and repair DNA in cells. If they stop functioning or there's not enough, cancer risk goes up. But there can be too much of a good thing: When cells overexpress the gene EXO1 -mea  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 22 -- Eckerd College issued the following news: * * * Eckerd College names Rev. Robert Galloway as new director of the Center for Spiritual Life and chaplain By Lauren Stepp This summer, Rev. Robert Lord Galloway will step into his new role director of the Center for Spiritual Life and chaplain at Eckerd College--a position that, for much of his life, he never expected to pursue. Growing up as the son of two Presbyterian pastors in South Carolina and Indiana, Ga  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release: * * * Energy Secretary Keeps Critical Generation Online in Mid-Atlantic Emergency order keeps critical generation online and addresses critical grid reliability issues facing the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States * U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order to address critical grid reliability issues facing the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The emergency order direc  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSinfo) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and Asbestos Model Accreditation Plans (EPA ICR Number 1365.13, OMB Control Number 2070- 0091) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the   more

WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSinfo) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Consolidated Pesticide Registration Submission Portal" (EPA ICR Number 2624.03 and OMB Control Number 2070-0226) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSinfo) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Oil Pollution Act Facility Response Plans (EPA ICR Number 1630.15, OMB Control Number 2050-0135) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved throug  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSinfo) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Methylene Chloride; Regulation under TSCA Section 6(a) (EPA ICR Number 2556.04, OMB Control Number 2070-0204) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently ap  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSinfo) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Methylene Chloride; Regulation under TSCA Section 6(a) (EPA ICR Number 2556.04, OMB Control Number 2070-0204) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently ap  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSinfo) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), "Performance Evaluation Studies on Wastewater Laboratories" (EPA ICR Number 0234.15, OMB Control Number 2080-0021) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comment  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission has approved a consent decree with HSH Lancaster (WLYH) Licensee LLC resolving an inquiry into the station's license renewal filing for WXBU, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (File No.: 0000212902). The Media Bureau's Video Division adopted the decree on May 21, 2026 and granted the station's renewal application, conditioned on the licensee's compliance with the agreement. The Bureau's review of the renewal application found the licensee answer  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, Suozzi Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Stop Taxpayer Dollars from Funding DOJ's "Anti-Weaponization Fund" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-3) introduced the Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act, legislation to prohibit federal funds from being used to pay any claims submitted to the Department of Justice's  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 22 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * GE Vernova to acquire Robotech Automation to accelerate robotics and automation capabilities * Acquisition accelerates GE Vernova's robotics and automation strategy and deployment. * Robotech brings specialized engineering talent, proprietary automation systems, and proven integration capabilities. * GE Vernova and Robotech are currently collaborating on active sup  more

HERNDON, Virginia, May 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Go RVing Amplifies 2026 Experiential Events * For 2026, Go RVing is sharpening its experiential strategy around a select group of premium, high-visibility tentpole events designed to position the RV lifestyle at the intersection of American culture, passion points, and consumer conversation. As part of this evolved approach, Go RVing is prioritizing fewer but significantly la  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Asks Governor Gavin Newsom and California Sanctuary Politicians to Not Release Illegal Alien Truck Driver Who Killed Two People in Crash * Allowing illegal aliens, many of whom do not know English, to obtain CDLs to operate 18-wheelers and transport hazardous materials on America's roads is reckless and incredibly dangerous to public safety WASHINGTON - The United States Department o  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 22 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Six inspirational figures receive Johns Hopkins honorary degrees University recognizes journalist Wolf Blitzer, mRNA pioneer Katalin Kariko, mathematical ecologist Simon A. Levin, longtime Red Cross leader Gail J. McGovern, preeminent portraitist Amy Sherald, and trailblazing cancer researcher Bert Vogelstein * A top broadcast journalist and foreign-policy expert, a groundbreaking mRNA researcher, a lea  more

EASTON, Pennsylvania, May 22 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Investing in history students By Madeline Marriott '24 Gordon J. and Ruth M. Macdonald P '89, GP '19,'22 believe that good professors make good colleges. Relationships with professors are what made the college experience special for their daughter, Paige Macdonald-Matthes '89, and their grandchildren, Haley Matthes '19 and Alexander Matthes '22. "I had wonderful professors in both the history and internatio  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters -- May 21 * As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 20 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to: * Amy Bucha, executive assistant in the College of Arts and Architecture, whose nomin  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on May 19, 2026: * * * The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Tom Suozzi, U.S. House of Representatives, 203 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representatives Murphy and Suozzi: The undersigned physician organizations representing national medical specialty societies and state medical asso  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno, Sheehy Urge Regulators to Investigate Webster-Santander Acquisition Over Security Concerns * WASHINGTON - Today, Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) sent a letter to United States banking regulators expressing concerns about the proposed acquisition of Webster Financial Corporation by Banco Santander. To protect the American financial system, the Senators argue that regulat  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release: * * * O&I Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Potomac Interceptor Collapse Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, led a hearing titled Corrosion, Collapse, and Clean-Up: Examining the Potomac Interceptor Collapse. "The collapse, which occurred on January 1  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on May 21, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Highlights the Need for Funding to Grow Pennsylvania's Innovation Economy During Visit to Thermo Fisher Scientific in Dauphin County The company's Millersburg facility manufactures single-use equipment, such as sterile bags, containers, and tubing systems used in the biopharmaceutical industry. The Commonwealth has alway  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on May 21, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Announces Child Care Recruitment and Retention Grant for Altoona Child Care Center, Supporting Child Care Workers & Families Bonuses for staff have been disbursed to child care centers and are going into child care workers' pockets. Governor Josh Shapiro is doubling down on the success of the child care recruitment and retention bonuses by   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on May 21, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Recognizes 988 Workforce, Shares How Governor's Budget Proposal Invests in Life-Saving Mental Health Crisis Response for All Pennsylvanians During Mental Health Awareness Month State College, PA - Today, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh shared how Governor Josh Shapiro's 2026-27 Budget Proposal wil  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 22 (TNSrpt) -- The Pennsylvania Insurance Department issued the following news on May 21, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration PBM Study Shines Light on Prescription Drug Chain's Middlemen, Increases Transparency in the Pharmaceutical Market Report commissioned in line with Act 77's requirement that PID assess impact of PBMs on prescription drug access and affordability gives unprecedented transparency to PBM practices. Governor Shapiro's pressure on PBMs and Act   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Robinson and Ward Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Financial Stability of 911 EMS Providers During National EMS Week Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Judy Ward (R-30) introduced legislation to establish fair and direct reimbursement rates for 911 emergency medical services providers across Pennsylvania, helping ensure lifesaving emergency care remains available in communities th  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 22 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Penn State educator invited to lead two workshops at Max Planck Institute By Stephanie Koons Leah P. Hollis, a professor in the Penn State College of Education, has been invited to deliver two workshops at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior in Konstanz, Germany, later this month. The invited sessions will focus on workplace culture, employee well-being and or  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Philadelphia Inquirer: Bucks County is ready to be the center of the political universe (again) * Brian Fitzpatrick has never been more vulnerable Bucks County is once again the center of the political universe, and Bob Harvie's campaign to unseat vulnerable Republican Brian Fitzpatrick could decide control of the House in November. Harvie told the crowd on Tuesday night : "The  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Signs Meuser's Investing in All of America Act Into Law, Driving Investment in Small Businesses * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, President Trump signed Congressman Dan Meuser's (PA-09) legislation, H.R. 2066, the Investing in All of America Act, into law. This legislation will increase the capital available to small businesses, especially those in rural and underserved communities,   more

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Professor collaborates with Deloitte, Center for Audit Quality Andrew Felo, professor of accounting at Susquehanna University's Sigmund Weis School of Business, collaborated with Deloitte and the Center for Audit Quality on a research project examining how corporate audit committees can become more effective. "I reached out to representatives from Deloitte and the Center for Audit Quality after readi  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Durbin Slams Trump's Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Trump Allies During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing During his opening statement at a nominations hearing, Durbin also denounced the Trump loyalists appearing in Committee today including two circuit nominees, nominee to be Inspector General in D  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Fetterman Leads Pennsylvania Colleagues In Letter of Support for Farmers This week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) led members of the Pennsylvania delegation in a bipartisan letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins to request Secretarial Disaster Designation after unprecedented spring weather events led to devastating economic loss for the Commonwealth's farmers. The letter w  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * SENATORS MCCORMICK AND SCHATZ INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT REDEVELOPMENT OF FORMER MILITARY INSTALLATIONS U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) today introduced the bipartisan Increasing Opportunity for Reindustrialization Act, legislation to help communities redevelop former military installations by expanding eligibility for Qualified Oppor  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Six Penn State Dickinson Law Class of 2026 students share their stories * In May, more than 350 students in the Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master of Laws (LL.M.), and Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) programs will graduate from Penn State Dickinson Law at the Carlisle and University Park locations. Every student has taken a unique path to this exciting achievement. Here, six  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Study: Cannabis Therapy Associated With Sustained Declines in Opioid Use Among Chronic Pain Patients * Philadelphia, PA: The use of state-authorized medical cannabis products is associated with significant and sustained declines in daily opioid intake among patients suffering from chronic pain conditions, according to data published in the journal  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release: * * * Survey Highlights Persistent Uncertainty on STI Vaccines * PHILADELPHIA - While data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that the total number of U.S. cases of three sexually transmitted infections (STIs) declined from 2022-24, infection rates remain 13% higher than a decade ago. CDC provisional data show more than 2.2 million  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Childcare Workforce * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), Lucy McBath (D-GA), Mike Lawler (R-NY), John Mannion (D-NY), Jen Kiggans (R-VA), and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced the bipartisan Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act. This legislation addresses the childcare workforce shortage by investin  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Democrats' Path to the House Majority Runs Straight Through Pennsylvania * NBC News : "Control of the House of Representatives could come down to four pivotal battleground races in Pennsylvania" Washington Examiner : "Meet the four Pennsylvania Democrats who could flip control of the House" Analysts and pundits agree: Pennsylvania holds the keys to the Hous  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Murderers, Rapists, Pedophiles, and Assailants * Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the United States WASHINGTON -Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested criminal illegal aliens convicted for repulsive crimes including murder, rape of a child, sexual contact with an individual less than 11  more