Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Massachusetts
323 Advocacy Organizations Urges OMB to Extend Comment Period for Grant Rule Impacting $1.2 Trillion in Funding
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- A coalition of 323 advocacy organizations representing sectors in science, research, policy, and education have urged the Office of Management and Budget to extend the public comment period for its proposed revisions to Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The coalition is requesting an extension through Aug. 27, 2026, hoping a Federal Register notice will announce this adjustment by June 30, 2026.
The coalition describes the scope of the proposed regulation as bro
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AAMVA Attends the Mass Mobility Summit
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news:
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AAMVA Attends the Mass Mobility Summit
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Pam Dsa, AAMVA Vice President of Vehicle Programs & Services and Paul Steier, AAMVA Vice President of Law Enforcement Programs & Services, attended the Mass Mobility Summit on Tuesday, June 16 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Summit focused on the future of automated vehicles in Massachuset
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AG Brown leads states' brief opposing increased oil and gas development in Alaska's Coastal Plain
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown leads states' brief opposing increased oil and gas development in Alaska's Coastal Plain
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Attorney General Nick Brown led a coalition with 13 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's decision to authorize an oil and gas program that would maximize development of the Coastal Plain of the Arctic
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Ameresco to Deliver Smart Water Metering Infrastructure to Texas Municipal Utilities to Improve Operational Efficiency and Customer Service
FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, June 24 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, posted the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Ameresco to Deliver Smart Water Metering infrastructure to Texas Municipal Utilities to Improve Operational Efficiency and Customer Service
Advanced Metering Infrastructure is expected to deliver accurate, timely water usage data to Utilities and Residents alike
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Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE:
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Attorney General Clark and Coalition Oppose Increased Oil and Gas Development in Alaska's Coastal Plain
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 22 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark and Coalition Oppose Increased Oil and Gas Development in Alaska's Coastal Plain
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 13 other attorneys general in fil ing an amicus brief supporting three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's decision to authorize an oil and gas program that would maximize development of the Coastal Plain of
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES INCREASED OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN ALASKA'S COASTAL PLAIN
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES INCREASED OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN ALASKA'S COASTAL PLAIN
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief supporting three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's decision to authorize an oil and gas program that would maximize development of the Coastal Plain of the Arctic Nationa
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BayCoast Bank Urges Adjustments to Federal Regulatory Capital Proposals
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- BayCoast Bank of Swansea, Massachusetts, expressed support for the objectives behind the Joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Regulatory Capital Rules issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. In a public comment letter to these U.S. federal agencies, BayCoast emphasized the need for a capital framework that balances risk sensitivity with community banking realities.
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Binghamton University: Tyrants and Rogues - Book Explores the Grievances at the Heart of the American Revolution
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 24 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Tyrants and Rogues: New book explores the grievances at the heart of the American Revolution
On its 250th anniversary, historian Robert Parkinson takes a deep look at the Declaration of Independence
By Jennifer Micale
Known for its high-minded ideals, it's easy to forget that the Declaration of Independence was written not with stoicism but rage, the kind that pulled down houses and pelted neighbors' do
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Bloomberg Philanthropies commits $260 million to help close the ocean protection gap
WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, June 23 [Category: Environment] -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release:
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Bloomberg Philanthropies commits $260 million to help close the ocean protection gap
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London, U.K. (June 23, 2026)- Today, at the Earthshot Prize Impact Assembly during London Climate Action Week, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a $260 million commitment to expand the Bloomberg Ocean Initiative, marking a new phase of global ocean conservation focuse
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BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment May 2026
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - June 23, 2026 (18 pages)
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Unemployment rates were lower in May in 6 states, higher in 2 states, and stable in 42 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Sixteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 6 states had decreases, and 28 states and the District had little change. The nati
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CAST Advocates for Prompt Enforcement of Updated Digital Accessibility Standards in Education
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- CAST, a nonprofit organization based in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, specializing in accessibility and educational research, addressed the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the extension of compliance deadlines related to web content and mobile application accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. CAST emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum toward full compliance with accessibility regulations and recommended the adoption of the latest
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CFTC Sues Kentucky to Prevent Violation of CFTC's Exclusive Jurisdiction
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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CFTC Sues Kentucky to Prevent Violation of CFTC's Exclusive Jurisdiction
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WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today filed a lawsuit against Kentucky to block the state's efforts to shut down CFTC-registered contract markets using state laws.
The lawsuit follows Kentucky's decision to file civil enforcement actions in state court against CFTC-regulated designated contra
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Conservation Law Foundation Issues Letter to 4 Companies
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 24 (TNSletter) -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following letter to four companies:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 18, 2026
James F. Kane
President & CEO, A.D. Makepeace Company
President & CEO, ADM Management Corporation
158 Tihonet Road
Wareham, MA 02571
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Daniel Gorczyca
VP & Project Executive, ADM Agawam Development LLC
158 Tihonet Road
Wareham, MA 02571
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Michael McVeigh
Registered Agent, A.D. Makepeace Company
Registered Age
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Construction Employment Increases In 30 States And D.C. From May 2025 To May 2026; 23 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From April To May
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release:
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Construction Employment Increases In 30 States And D.C. From May 2025 To May 2026; 23 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From April To May
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Texas and Wisconsin Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and New Mexico Lag; Texas and Idaho Top Monthly Gainers, While Massachusetts and Montana H
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Cornell: Schaffer elected dean of faculty
ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Schaffer elected dean of faculty
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Cornell's faculty members have elected Chris Schaffer, the Meinig Family Professor of Engineering in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering, dean of faculty. He will begin his three-year term on July 1.
Schaffer will replace Eve De Rosa, the Mibs Martin Follett Professor in Human Ecology in Cornell Human Ecology, who has served as faculty dean since 2021.
"It has been
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Damon Runyon Honors Matthew G. Vander Heiden, MD, PhD at 80th Anniversary Dinner
NEW YORK, June 24 -- The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation issued the following news release:
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Damon Runyon honors Matthew G. Vander Heiden, MD, PhD, at 80th Anniversary Dinner
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation held its 80th Anniversary Dinner at the Metropolitan Club in New York on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The event raised nearly $1 million to support exceptional young scientists conducting high-risk, high-reward cancer research.
The dinner honored Matthew G. Vander Heid
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Dental school leaders chart a path for the future of dental education
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 23 -- Harvard University issued the following news:
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Dental school leaders chart a path for the future of dental education
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Nearly a century after the landmark Gies Report helped define modern dental education, leaders across the profession say another moment of transformation has arrived. Confronted by dental workforce shortages, persistent gaps in access to oral care, rising student debt, and disruptive technologies, dental school leaders are looking cl
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Essential Pressley Bills Pass Congress in Most Robust Housing Package in Decades
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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Essential Pressley Bills Pass Congress in Most Robust Housing Package in Decades
Pressley-Led Bills Would Address Bias in Home Appraisals, Expand Affordable Housing, Strengthen Oversight of Corporate Landlords, and Help Families Reach Financial Stability
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Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued a statement upon Congress's passage of
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FDA Withdraws Approval of TAZVERIK Cancer Drug at Manufacturer's Request
WASHINGTON, June 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has withdrawn approval of Epizyme Inc.'s, Cambridge, Massachusetts, TAZVERIK (tazemetostat) tablet, 200 milligrams, after the company requested removal of the drug's application and waived expedited withdrawal procedures.
The withdrawal took effect June 22, 2026, according to a notice published by HHS. TAZVERIK was approved on Jan. 23, 2020, under the accelerated approval pathway for adu
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Fenway Health Opposes HUD Proposal to Remove Gender Identity Protections From Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Fenway Health, Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule that would remove "gender" and "gender identity" from the Equal Access Rule and replace those terms with "sex." The organization expressed concern that this change would force nonprofits serving unhoused individuals and victims of intimate partner violence to verify clients' sex at birth and refuse housing based on gender
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GE Vernova Secures H-Class Equipment Order for EVN's Quang Trach II LNG Power Plant in Vietnam
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 24 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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GE Vernova secures H-class equipment order for EVN's Quang Trach II LNG Power Plant in Vietnam
* GE Vernova to supply two 9HA.02 gas turbines and two H78 generators for EVN's Quang Trach II LNG Power Plant
* The new combined-cycle power plant is expected to generate more than 1.6 gigawatts (GW) of electricity, with commercial operations expected by 2030
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George Mason University Mercatus Center Senior Research Fellow Palagashvili Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following written testimony by Liya Palagashvili, senior research fellow and a labor economist at the George Mason University Mercatus Center, from a June 9, 2026, hearing entitled "On Call for America: Strengthening Access Through Locum Tenens Providers":
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Good morning, Chairman Mackenzie and members of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. It is an honor to testify before you
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Goodwin Advised the Sellers and Cerbair's Management in Connection With Its Acquisition by Latour Capital
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Goodwin Advised the Sellers and Cerbair's Management in Connection With Its Acquisition by Latour Capital
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The Goodwin Paris team advised the selling shareholders, including French deeptech studio Technofounders, as well as CERBAIR's management team, in relation to the acquisition of the company by Latour Capital and the reinvestment of the management team alongside the n
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Goodwin Guides Triveni Bio on $65 Million Series C Financing
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Goodwin Guides Triveni Bio on $65 Million Series C Financing
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The Life Sciences team advised Triveni Bio Inc. on a $65 million Series C financing round to support pipeline expansion and continued corporate growth. The round was co-led by new investors Ascenta Capital and Janus Henderson Investors, with significant participation from Deep Track Capital, alongside additiona
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Governor Lamont Announces State Grants To Preserve 1,243 Acres of Land at 14 Properties and Improve 15 Urban Green and Community Garden Spaces
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 23 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Governor Lamont Announces State Grants To Preserve 1,243 Acres of Land at 14 Properties and Improve 15 Urban Green and Community Garden Spaces
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is awarding $9.4 million in state grants to support the purchase and protection of more than 1,243 acres of open space through 14 properties in 15 communities. Additionally, $2.4 million
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Governor Lamont Urges Congress To Defend States' Rights and Reject Big Oil's Immunity Proposal
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 23 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Governor Lamont Urges Congress To Defend States' Rights and Reject Big Oil's Immunity Proposal
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Governor Lamont Joins Coalition of Governors Warning That Proposed Legislation Will Limit States' Abilities To Protect Working Families
(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and a coalition of nine other governors from across the country are urging Congress to reject federal legislation th
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Groundwork, Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator Release Suite of Big Pharma Overhauls To Lower Prices of Life-Saving Medicine
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Groundwork, Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator Release Suite of Big Pharma Overhauls To Lower Prices of Life-Saving Medicine
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New policy blueprints target monopoly power and corporate loopholes that are driving up drug prices across the pharmaceutical supply chain
Today, Groundwork Collaborative and the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator (VPA)
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Strong Ridership Increase Across State's 15 Regional Transit Authorities
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 22 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Strong Ridership Increase Across State's 15 Regional Transit Authorities
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Boston -The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced significant ridership growth across the state's 15 Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs), driven in part by the expansion of fare free service on all fixed routes.
A recent report filed with the Massachusetts L
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HLB Values in Action: Mark Reagan Mentors Students on ElderCareBridge Project Supporting Senior Care Access
LOS ANGELES, California, June 24 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following news:
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HLB Values in Action: Mark Reagan Mentors Students on ElderCareBridge Project Supporting Senior Care Access
The process of applying for Medi-Cal is notoriously difficult, especially for seniors struggling to comply with complex qualification requirements, document demands, and long processing delays.
So, when Marin Academy high school seniors Navah Bailey and Amy Salama said that they
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Independent Community Bankers, 43 State Bankers Associations Urge OCC to Preempt Illinois Interchange Fee Law to Protect National Banking Powers
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Independent Community Bankers of America along with 43 state bankers associations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing support for the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and the accompanying interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees.
The letter argues that the OCC's action is firmly grounded in the National Bank Act
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International Center for Law & Economics Supports OCC Preemption of Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The International Center for Law and Economics has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing actions on interchange fee regulations. These actions include an interim final rule clarifying federal banks' authority to charge noninterest fees such as interchange fees on credit and debit card transactions, and an interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act which
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Jed Foundation Unites U.S. Regional Education Compacts To Chart A New Course For Postsecondary Student Well-Being
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 24 -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release:
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The Jed Foundation (JED) Unites U.S. Regional Education Compacts To Chart A New Course For Postsecondary Student Well-Being
First-of-its-kind gathering of MHEC, NEBHE, SREB, and WICHE focused on postsecondary behavioral health marks a pivotal moment for national student well-being policy.
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Postsecondary education represents a pivotal period of intellectual and personal growth, yet many students a
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Justice Antitrust Division Updates 1EdTech Consortium Membership Following Joint Venture Changes
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced changes to the membership of 1EdTech Consortium Inc., Burlington, Massachusetts. On Jan. 21, 2026, the technology venture filed written notices simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission.
The filings fall under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which protects members by limiting antitrust liabilities to actual damages under specified conditions.
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Luis Marquez Named Director of UMass Amherst's Cranberry Research Station
AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 23 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Luis Marquez Named Director of UMass Amherst's Cranberry Research Station
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The University of Massachusetts Amherst recently announced the appointment of Luis Marquez as the next director of the UMass Amherst Cranberry Station, an 11-acre working farm, research and outreach facility located in East Wareham.
Cranberries are one of the most iconic fruits in Massachusetts, and an important part
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Mass. Environmental Protection Dept. Penalizes Housatonic Water Works Company for Failure to Comply With Consent Order
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 24 -- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release:
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MassDEP Penalizes Housatonic Water Works Company for Failure to Comply with Consent Order
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has issued a $2,500 Demand for Payment of Suspended Penalty to Housatonic Water Works Company for failure to comply with a July 2025 Administrative Consent Order with Penalty. The Order required the company t
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Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
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BOSTON - A Stoughton, Mass., man has been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare of over $5 million by submitting claims for durable medical equipment (DME) that was medically unnecessary and tainted by kickbacks. The
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Brief Opposing Increased Oil and Gas Development of Alaska's Coastal Plain
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Brief Opposing Increased Oil and Gas Development of Alaska's Coastal Plain
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition with 13 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's decision to authorize an oil and gas leasing program that would maximize development
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MIT: New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 23 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments
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A new chip developed by MIT researchers could help tiny, low-power UAVs avoid obstacles as they zip around tight corners inside an industrial HVAC system to check for gas leaks.
The chip allows small autonomous robots and other battery-limited devices to construct detailed 3D maps of their environments in real-time u
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Moreno, Warren NYT Op-ed: Lift The Social Security Cap
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Moreno, Warren NYT Op-ed: Lift The Social Security Cap
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WASHINGTON - Today, Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) wrote a new op-ed in the New York Times laying out their plan to lift the Social Security payroll tax cap to extend the solvency of the program for future generations of hardworking Americans.
"One of us is a Republican from Ohio who built a business that generated
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Moulton Secures Over $12.1 Million in Community Project Funding for MA-06
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Moulton Secures Over $12.1 Million in Community Project Funding for MA-06
SALEM, MA -Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) today announced that he has secured over $12.1 million for 16 community improvement projects in the initial mark-up of FY2027 Appropriations legislation.
Under guidelines issued by the House Appropriations Committee, each Representative is allowed to request funding for a lim
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National Wildlife Federation, Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Grant Program Advances Wildlife Research, Conservation at Nine Colleges, Universities
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release:
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National Wildlife Federation, Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Grant Program Advances Wildlife Research, Conservation at Nine Colleges, Universities
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RESTON, Va. - Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, in collaboration with the National Wildlife Federation, awarded grants to colleges and universities across the United States to advance conservation, research, and educat
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NECC Ranked Top NJCAA Athletic Program in New England for Second Year
LAWRENCE, Massachusetts, June 18 -- Northern Essex Community College issued the following news:
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NECC Ranked Top NJCAA Athletic Program in New England for Second Year
Melissa Bouse
Haverhill, MA -- For the fourth straight year, the Northern Essex Community College athletic program has climbed higher in the final standings of the NATYCAA Ron Case Cup presented by Daktronics, finishing 12th overall in the non-scholarship division.
Since 2004, the Ron Case Cup has recognized excellence in
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New report finds significant energy sector methane reductions achievable across Africa and Latin America, but enabling conditions are key
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 [Category: Environment] -- Clean Air Task Force, an organization that says it works to safeguard against the impacts of climate change by catalyzing the development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies, issued the following news:
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New report finds significant energy sector methane reductions achievable across Africa and Latin America, but enabling conditions are key
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A new report commissioned by Clean Air Task Forc
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New UCS Tool Tracks Trump Administration's Attacks on Science
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 22 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release:
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New UCS Tool Tracks Trump Administration's Attacks on Science
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Between January 20, 2025, and May 30, 2026, the Trump administration carried out 574 attacks on science, including efforts to politicize research funding, fire or sideline federal scientific experts, censor scientific communications, weaken scientific integrity protections, and place political a
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Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown
HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release:
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Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown
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HOUSTON - Several people in and around the Houston area as well as a Nevada woman have been indicted in various schemes including illegal drug diversion and attempts to defraud Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE which involve a total of over $1 billion in alleged fraud, announced Acting U.S. At
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Nouria Energy Corp. Opposes OCC National Bank Fee Rules and Illinois Fee Preemption Order
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Nouria Energy Corp., Worcester, Massachusetts, expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. In its public comment letter, Nouria Energy urged the OCC to withdraw both the rule and the order, arguing they promote excessive fee practices that harm merchants and consume
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Our Ovary Blueprint is Ancient, According to Sea Stars
WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, June 23 [Category: Biology] -- The Marine Biological Laboratory, an affiliate of the University of Chicago, posted the following news:
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Our Ovary Blueprint is Ancient, According to Sea Stars
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At first glance, bat sea stars, the nubbly, orange, many-footed creatures often found on the seafloor, seem about as far from humans as one can get. Appearances can be deceiving, however. Scientists this week published evidence showing human and sea star ovaries share si
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Peabody Institute To Return Arkansas Funerary Objects To Quapaw Nation
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology, Andover, Massachusetts, plans to repatriate 44 lots of cultural items affiliated with the Quapaw Nation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
According to a notice published by the National Park Service, the items consist of ceramic vessels and sherds classified as unassociated funerary objects. The collection was removed by Clarence B. Moore during excavations conducted between 1908 and
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Princeton Joins Powerhouse Network for Theoretical Physics With Major Gift From the Leinweber Foundation
PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 24 -- Princeton University issued the following news:
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Princeton joins powerhouse network for theoretical physics with major gift from the Leinweber Foundation
A major gift from the Leinweber Foundation has established the Leinweber Forum for Theoretical Physics at Princeton University. With this gift, Princeton will become the ninth member of the Leinweber network for theoretical physics, which is focused on advancing curiosity-driven research on the theoret
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Ropes & Gray Co-Authors Public Comment Letter on Department of Labor's Proposed 401(k) Safe Harbor
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 24 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Co-Authors Public Comment Letter on Department of Labor's Proposed 401(k) Safe Harbor
Ropes & Gray recently joined a coalition of six other leading law firms in submitting a public comment letter to the Department of Labor in support of its proposed rule providing a safe harbor for 401(k) plan fiduciaries selecting designated investment alternatives, including those featuring private eq
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Ropes & Gray Represents Sanofi Ventures in Its Investment in Bionyra Pharma's $165 Million Series A Financing
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 24 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Represents Sanofi Ventures in Its Investment in Bionyra Pharma's $165 Million Series A Financing
Ropes & Gray represented Sanofi Ventures in connection with its investment in Bionyra Pharma's record-breaking $165 million Series A financing.
Bionyra Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation biologics for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.
The
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Ropes and Gray: Fortitude and HeartSciences Announce Merger Agreement to Form Publicly Traded Venture Mining Platform
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 24 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fortitude and HeartSciences Announce Merger Agreement to Form Publicly Traded Venture Mining Platform
Ropes & Gray represented Digital Currency Group and its subsidiary, Fortitude Mining Holdings, Inc., in a definitive merger agreement with HeartSciences, Inc. to form what is believed to be the first publicly traded venture mining platform. The transaction was announced on June 23.
Fortitude is a v
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Senate Democratic Leaders Call for Hearings Into Extent of Donald Trump, Trump Family, and Senior Trump Administration Officials' Cashing in on Foreign Crypto Deals
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Senate Democratic Leaders Call for Hearings into Extent of Donald Trump, Trump Family, and Senior Trump Administration Officials' Cashing in on Foreign Crypto Deals
"Congress has a responsibility to investigate the details of the reported investment and whether it influenced subsequent actions by Pre
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Senator Markey Introduces PUPIL Act to Highlight Needs and Contributions of Paraprofessionals in Education
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Introduces PUPIL Act to Highlight Needs and Contributions of Paraprofessionals in Education
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Bill Text (PDF)
Washington (June 23, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), top Democrat on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security, today introduced the Providing Understanding of Paraprofessionals in Learning
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Seventeen leading energy experts urge Greenhouse Gas Protocol to advance scope 2 accounting reforms to preserve its credibility
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 [Category: Environment] -- Clean Air Task Force, an organization that says it works to safeguard against the impacts of climate change by catalyzing the development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies, issued the following news:
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Seventeen leading energy experts urge Greenhouse Gas Protocol to advance scope 2 accounting reforms to preserve its credibility
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Seventeen energy modeling and emissions accounting researc
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Spain's Consul Visits University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Spotlighting Global Impact of Research
MIAMI, Florida, June 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Spain's Consul Visits University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Spotlighting Global Impact of Research
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Her Excellency Belen Alfaro's visit to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine highlights the global influence of Spanish researchers and the power of international scientific collaboration.
Her Excellency Belen Alfaro, General Consul of Spain in Miami, visited th
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Syracuse Engineer Looks to the Forest Floor to Improve Buildings
SYRACUSE, New York, June 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Syracuse Engineer Looks to the Forest Floor to Improve Buildings
Zhao Qin is harnessing the natural power of mycelium--the fiber network underlying mushrooms--to create sustainable insulation, stronger building materials and cleaner indoor air.
John Boccacino
The blueprint for a better building may be hiding beneath the forest floor.
To design sustainable, weather-resistant structures, Zhao Qin is studying
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The Nature Conservancy's Geoff Smith Honored with Visionary Award from Gulf of Maine Council
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:
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The Nature Conservancy's Geoff Smith Honored with Visionary Award from Gulf of Maine Council
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The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Maine is proud to share that Marine Program Manager Geoff Smith has been recognized with a Visionary Award from the Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment, honoring his nearly two decades of leadership, innovation and dedication to ocean conservati
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TowBoatUS Opens Falmouth Port, Bringing 24/7 On-Water Assistance to Massachusetts Boaters
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 24 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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TowBoatUS Opens Falmouth Port, Bringing 24/7 On-Water Assistance to Massachusetts Boaters
Four-time port owner grows operations in Cape Cod region
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FALMOUTH, Mass. - Boating has always played a significant role in Capt. Noah Santos' life. He grew up at his father's family-owned boatyard business, Flyer's Boat Shop Inc., gaining exposure to marine operations and working closely wit
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Two Dana-Farber hematologists receive top honors from the American Society of Hematology
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
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Two Dana-Farber hematologists receive top honors from the American Society of Hematology
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The American Society of Hematology is recognizing 11 distinguished hematologists with its most prestigious awards and named lectures, honoring transformative contributions that have advanced research, patient care, and education in blood disorders. Two of this year's honor
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U of T ranked first in Canada, 20th globally in latest U.S. News & World Report university rankings
TORONTO, Ontario, June 22 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news:
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U of T ranked first in Canada, 20th globally in latest U.S. News & World Report university rankings
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The University of Toronto has been ranked first in Canada and 20 th in the world in U.S. News & World Report 's latest Best Global Universities Rankings - a result that places it among the world's top universities for research.
Among public institutions, U of T ranked even higher - 11 th globally and fo
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U.S. Energy Storage Market Q1 2026 Sets Records Across Sectors
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association posted the following news release:
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U.S. Energy Storage Market Q1 2026 Sets Records Across Sectors
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The U.S. installed 3.3 GW/8.4 GWh of battery energy storage systems in Q1 2026, surpassing the previous Q1 record by 54%
The U.S. energy storage market installed a record 3.3 gigawatts (GW)/8.4 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery energy storage systems in Q1 2026, surpassing the previous Q1 record by 54% with ut
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U.S. Files Complaint Against Boston Musicians' Association, Local 9-535, American Federation of Musicians, Alleging Union's Election of Officers Violated Labor Law
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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United States Files Complaint Against Boston Musicians' Association, Local 9-535, American Federation of Musicians, Alleging Union's Election of Officers Violated Labor Law
The U.S. Attorney's Office has filed a complaint on behalf of the Department of Labor alleging the Boston Musicians' Association, Local 9-535 of the American Federation of Musicians (
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UMass Chan Study Finds Brain Activity Could Predict Problematic Drinking, Relapse Vulnerability in Alcohol Use Disorder
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news:
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UMass Chan study finds brain activity could predict problematic drinking, relapse vulnerability in alcohol use disorder
By Pat Sargent
A new study from the Department of Neurobiology at UMass Chan Medical School focuses on the diversity of alcohol drinking behaviors in alcohol use disorder (AUD), with findings indicating that individuals displaying certain proble
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UMass-Amherst School of Public Health: Chaoran Ma Receives 2026 Korean Nutrition Society Award
AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 24 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences issued the following news:
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Chaoran Ma Receives 2026 Korean Nutrition Society Award
Assistant Professor of Nutrition Chaoran Ma has been named the recipient of the Korean Nutrition Society Award by the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and the American Society for Nutrition Foundation (ASNF).
Ma joins a diverse group of 2026 National Scientific Achievement Award hon
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UMass-Amherst School of Public Health: Siega-Riz Named Distinguished Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition
AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 24 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences issued the following news:
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Siega-Riz Named Distinguished Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition
Anna Maria Siega-Riz, professor of nutrition and epidemiology and dean of the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN).
Induction as a Distinguished Fellow of ASN (DFASN) is the highe
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Ursula Burns, Founder of Integrum, Chairwoman of Teneo, and Former CEO of Xerox Corporation, Elected as New Chair of the Ford Foundation Board of Trustees
NEW YORK, June 24 -- The Ford Foundation issued the following news on June 23, 2026:
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Ursula Burns, Founder of Integrum, Chairwoman of Teneo, and Former CEO of Xerox Corporation, Elected as New Chair of the Ford Foundation Board of Trustees
The Ford Foundation announced today the election of Ursula Burns as the new chair of its Board of Trustees. Burns will become the 13th board chair of the foundation, succeeding Dr. Francisco Cigarroa. She is the first African American woman to serve a
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US: Millions Lost Health Insurance When Subsidies Expired
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release:
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US: Millions Lost Health Insurance When Subsidies Expired
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Congress Should Act to Ensure Equal Access to Health Care
(Washington, June 23, 2026) - The United States Congress' failure to extend public subsidies for private health insurance has caused millions to lose healthcare coverage, increasing financial hardship and deepening inequality, Human Rights Watch and Oxfam Americ
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VHB Earns ACEC of FL Outstanding Project Award for US 17-92 PD&E Study
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, June 26 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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VHB Earns ACEC of FL Outstanding Project Award for US 17-92 PD&E Study
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The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Florida recently honored the US 17-92 Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Corridor Study with the 2026 Outstanding PD&E/Planning
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VHB Selected for MTA Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Expansion
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, June 23 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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VHB Selected for MTA Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Expansion
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VHB has been selected to support the next phase of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) Second Avenue Subway expansion project, a transformative initiative that will extend service north i
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Virginia Tech: James Bridgeforth Named Vice President for Student Affairs at Middle Tennessee State University
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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James Bridgeforth named vice president for student affairs at Middle Tennessee State University
By Ashley Roberts
James Bridgeforth, assistant vice president for Student Affairs and leader of ExperienceVT at Virginia Tech, has been named vice president for student affairs and dean of students, as well as assistant professor of education, at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). He will assume his new roles o
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Warren and Merkley Lead Democratic Colleagues in Pressing Treasury Watchdog to Investigate Resources Spent on Illegal Trump $250 Bill
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Warren and Merkley Lead Democratic Colleagues in Pressing Treasury Watchdog to Investigate Resources Spent on Illegal Trump $250 Bill
"At a time when Americans continue to face rising costs, the Treasury Department should be focused on addressing pressing economic concerns rather than devoting resour
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Warren, Kelly Press Trump Officials to Explain Damage to U.S. Manufacturing Sector
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Kelly Press Trump Officials to Explain Damage to U.S. Manufacturing Sector
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Trump admin has repeatedly -and falsely -claimed that manufacturing is "roaring back" and that investments are up
Trump's tariffs have led to tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs disappearing
Text of Letter (PDF)
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) w
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Warren, Moreno Pen NYT Op-ed: Our Bipartisan Plan to Save Social Security
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Moreno Pen NYT Op-ed: Our Bipartisan Plan to Save Social Security
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Warren and Moreno: "[T]he two of us are working together on legislation to remove the cap on Social Security taxes and extend the solvency of our retirement system."
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) published a joint op-ed in the New York Times calling on Cong
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Warren, Reed, Van Hollen, Durbin, Blumenthal Call On Regulatory Agencies to Rescind Capital Proposals That Would Make Banking System More Fragile
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Warren, Reed, Van Hollen, Durbin, Blumenthal Call On Regulatory Agencies to Rescind Capital Proposals That Would Make Banking System More Fragile
"American families are struggling under President Trump's failed economic agenda. The last thing they need is for an unstable banking system to further thr
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Warren, Warnock, Kim, Blunt Rochester Press Vought on Mass Deletion of CFPB Records
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Warren, Warnock, Kim, Blunt Rochester Press Vought on Mass Deletion of CFPB Records
"Your decision deprives Americans of key resources and is yet another giveaway to companies intent on scamming the public of their hard earned dollars."
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U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the
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With $1 million donation, Sung honors the memory of late husband
BUFFALO, New York, June 23 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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With $1 million donation, Sung honors the memory of late husband
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The late John J. Sung with his wife Janet H. Sung, MD.
By Dirk Hoffman
BUFFALO, N.Y. - A new $1 million gift from philanthropist Janet H. Sung, MD, to the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo is honoring the memory of her late husband, John J. Sung, and c
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