Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania
AACR Statement and Call to Action Concerning OMB Proposal to Rewrite the Rules for Scientists and Physicians Who Are Improving Public Health and Saving Lives
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 30 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release:
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AACR Statement and Call to Action Concerning OMB Proposal to Rewrite the Rules for Scientists and Physicians Who Are Improving Public Health and Saving Lives
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PHILADELPHIA - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is deeply concerned that the recent action of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to propose a new set of
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AG Campbell Wins Case Protecting Billions Of Dollars For States To Fight Homelessness
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Case Protecting Billions Of Dollars For States To Fight Homelessness
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania have won their lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community
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AG Nessel Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania won their case challenging illegal conditions that the Trump administration (PDF) imposed upon billions of dollars in funding that community organizations acros
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Ahead of America250, Villanova Historian Reveals How Independence Hall Almost Didn't Survive
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Villanova University issued the following news release:
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Ahead of America250, Villanova Historian Reveals How Independence Hall Almost Didn't Survive
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Philadelphia's Independence Hall has long occupied an outsized place in the American imagination. The space where the Continental Army was established, the Declaration of Independence adopted and the United States Constitution ratified, the site was once described by President Abraham Lincoln as the so
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Air Force Reserve, French Air and Space Force turn partnership into readiness during RAPP engagement
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, June 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news:
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Air Force Reserve, French Air and Space Force turn partnership into readiness during RAPP engagement
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WASHINGTON - For the U.S. Air Force Reserve and the French Air and Space Force, interoperability isn't a talking point. It's the difference between two allied forces showing up for an engagement and two allied forces ready to operate together when the mission demands it.
That readiness dro
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Secures More Than 50 Million Eggs and $3.3 Million After Uncovering Illegal Scheme to Manipulate Egg Prices
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 1 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Secures More Than 50 Million Eggs and $3.3 Million After Uncovering Illegal Scheme to Manipulate Egg Prices
Attorney General Kris Mayes today secured more than 50 million eggs for consumers nationwide and $3.3 million from some of the nation's largest egg producers for colluding behind the scenes to raise prices. A bipartisan multistate investigation
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Attorney General Bonta Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania yesterday won their case challenging the Trump Administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organizatio
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Attorney General Clark Announces Settlement Delivering More Than 900,000 Eggs to Vermont Foodbank Following Egg Price Manipulation Investigation
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 30 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Announces Settlement Delivering More Than 900,000 Eggs to Vermont Foodbank Following Egg Price Manipulation Investigation
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Attorney General Charity Clark today announced that Vermont will receive approximately 915,000 eggs and $56,000 as part of a settlement with the nation's largest egg producers for colluding behind the scenes to raise prices.
A bipartis
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 50 Million Eggs and $3.3 Million After Uncovering Illegal Scheme to Manipulate Egg Prices
ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 50 Million Eggs and $3.3 Million After Uncovering Illegal Scheme to Manipulate Egg Prices
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New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured more than 50 million eggs for consumers nationwide and $3.3 million from some of the nation's largest egg producers for colluding behind the scenes to raise prices. A bipartisan multistate investigat
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Attorney General James Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania won their case challenging the Trump administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organ
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Healthcare for Tens of Thousands of North Carolinians with Cancer and Severe Illnesses
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Healthcare for Tens of Thousands of North Carolinians with Cancer and Severe Illnesses
Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over a new federal rule that puts tens of thousands of North Carolinians with cancer and other s
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces settlement with large egg producers after uncovering illegal scheme to jack up prices
DENVER, Colorado, June 30 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces settlement with large egg producers after uncovering illegal scheme to jack up prices
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June 30, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today secured 53 million eggs for consumers nationwide and $3.3 million from some of the nation's largest egg producers for colluding behind the scenes for nearly three years to raise prices.
A bipartisan
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER UNLAWFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER UNLAWFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENTS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, today announced a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS CASE PROTECTING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR STATES TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS CASE PROTECTING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR STATES TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS
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Court Decision Prevents Trump Administration's Illegal Conditions from Jeopardizing Funding for Continuum of Care Programs
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania won their case challenging the
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Attorney General Rayfield Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
SALEM, Oregon, June 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a multistate coalition have won their lawsuit against the Trump administration's illegal conditions on $3 billion in federal housing funds. The funds, known as Continuum of Care (CoC) grants, help community organizations nationwide provide housing and serv
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Attorney General Tong Blocks Illegal Cartel to Drive Down Egg Prices
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Blocks Illegal Cartel to Drive Down Egg Prices
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Investigation into Nation's Largest Egg Producers Revealed Illegal Scheme That Raised Costs for Consumers and Businesses
Attorney General William Tong and a bipartisan coalition of 17 states today announced a $3.3 million settlement with three of the nation's largest egg producers, resolving a joint stat
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Brian Black of Penn State Altoona Featured at Regional, National Events
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news:
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Brian Black of Penn State Altoona featured at regional, national events
Brian Black, distinguished professor of history and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona, was the keynote speaker at both the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers convention in St. Louis, Missouri, and the Kansas Society of Professional Engineers conference in Manhattan, Kansas.
At each conference, Blac
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Classroom to Construction Site: Engineering Student Gains Real-World Experience through Internship
YORK, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Classroom to Construction Site: Engineering Student Gains Real-World Experience through Internship
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The Mechanical Engineering major found all he needed at JDB Engineering, housed at Knowledge Park.
Christopher Magaha '27 has always wanted to build things. While growing up in Westminster, Maryland, he spent years tinkering with robotics, experimenting with computer-aided design, and fashioning it
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Director of Gormley Law Library Welcomed
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Duquesne University posted the following news release:
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Director of Gormley Law Library Welcomed
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The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University welcomed Julie Graves Krishnaswami as assistant professor of law and director of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University's Gormley Law Library, effective July 1, 2026.
In this role, Krishnaswami oversees the operations and strategic direction of the Gormley Law Library and will
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Dr. Joyce Honors Retiring Altoona District Office Manager, Announces Successor
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Dr. Joyce Honors Retiring Altoona District Office Manager, Announces Successor
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Altoona, PA - Congressman John Joyce, M.D. released the following statement announcing the retirement of his Altoona District Office Manager, Jennifer Mearkle:
"For over twenty years, Jenny has served her south-central Pennsylvania neighbors with kindness, professionalism, and a genuine desire to help. She has been
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Edinboro alumna builds award-winning career chronicling conservation success
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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Edinboro alumna builds award-winning career chronicling conservation success
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When Tracy Graziano '00 returns to Erie on July 18 for the premiere of her latest documentary, she'll be coming home in more ways than one.
An Erie native with dual degrees from Edinboro in environmental science-biology and applied media arts-cinematography, Graziano will debut "Our Threatened & Endangered Species: Piping Plovers" at
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Eggciting News! Attorney General Bonta Secures Settlement, Delivers 8.9 Million Eggs to California Food Banks
SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Eggciting News! Attorney General Bonta Secures Settlement, Delivers 8.9 Million Eggs to California Food Banks
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Nationwide settlement with egg producers resolves allegations of an illegal conspiracy that raised the cost of eggs
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 17 attorneys general and alongside the U.S. Department of
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Eight Charged In International Cargo Theft Conspiracy
NEW YORK, June 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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Eight Charged In International Cargo Theft Conspiracy
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., announced today the unsealing of an Indictment charging eight defendants-VAGAN GULIAN, ZHIRAYR GUMR
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EPA Approves District of Columbia Synthetic Minor Air Permit Program
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved revisions to the District of Columbia's state implementation plan that establish a federally enforceable synthetic minor air permit program, allowing qualifying facilities to limit emissions below major source thresholds while remaining subject to enforceable permit conditions under the Clean Air Act.
The final rule approves revisions submitted by the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment on
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FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a rule updating Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for dozens of airports across the U.S., reflecting changes to navigation infrastructure, air traffic requirements and obstacle assessments that affect instrument flight operations.
The rule amends 14 CFR Part 97 by establishing, revising, suspending or removing instrument approach pr
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FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS ELEVATES LUXURY EXPERIENCE WITH LANDMARK GLOBAL RENOVATIONS
PARIS, France, July 1 -- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a part of Accor, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS ELEVATES LUXURY EXPERIENCE WITH LANDMARK GLOBAL RENOVATIONS
Fairmont Modernizes with Gravitas, Honoring the Location, History and Cultural Significance of its Landmark Properties While Redefining Luxury for a New Generation of Travelers
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Driven by a commitment to 'Make Special Happen', Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is embarking upon a signifi
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Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Attempt to Secure Pennsylvania Voter Registration List
WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release:
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Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Attempt to Secure Pennsylvania Voter Registration List
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Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org
WASHINGTON -Over the weekend, a Pennsylvania judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking to compel the State of Pennsylvania to turn over its comprehensive state voter registration list. The NAACP intervened in thi
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Florence L. Denmark, Pioneering Hunter Feminist Social Psychologist, 95
NEW YORK, June 30 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news:
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Florence L. Denmark, Pioneering Hunter Feminist Social Psychologist, 95
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Florence L. Denmark, a pioneering social psychologist whose scholarship helped establish the psychology of women as a recognized field of study and whose leadership transformed psychological research, education, and public policy, died May 25. She was 95.
Over a career that spanned almost se
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Foodsmart and Highmark Health Options introduce program to improve member nutrition care and health outcomes
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 30 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release:
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Foodsmart and Highmark Health Options introduce program to improve member nutrition care and health outcomes
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Virtual nutrition support, meal planning, and practical tools can help West Virginians manage chronic conditions and live healthier lives
Parkersburg, W.Va. (June 30, 2026) - Highmark Health Options West Virginia (HHOWV) and Foodsmart today
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Greenberg Traurig Philadelphia Grows Litigation Practice, Adds Ryan M. Moore
MIAMI, Florida, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Philadelphia Grows Litigation Practice, Adds Ryan M. Moore
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PHILADELPHIA - June 30, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added Ryan M. Moore as a Litigation Practice shareholder in Philadelphia. He joins Greenberg Traurig from Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP.
Moore represents corporations, private equity funds, and individual client
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HAWAII A.G. DEPT. SECURES 53 MILLION EGGS AND $3.3 MILLION IN NATIONWIDE EGG PRICE-FIXING SETTLEMENT
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 1 --The Hawaii Department of the Attorney General issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SECURES 53 MILLION EGGS AND $3.3 MILLION IN NATIONWIDE EGG PRICE-FIXING SETTLEMENT
Investigation Revealed Illegal Scheme by Nation's Largest Egg Producers to Manipulate Prices and Increase Costs for Consumers and Businesses
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Attorney General Anne Lopez today secured 53 million eggs for consumers nationwide and $3.3 million fro
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Houlahan, Castro, Cisneros Slam Pentagon for Lackland Flu Outbreak, Push for Flu Vaccine Requirement
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Houlahan, Castro, Cisneros Slam Pentagon for Lackland Flu Outbreak, Push for Flu Vaccine Requirement
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) held a press conference to provide updates on the flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio and to push the Pentagon to restore its vaccin
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HPU Students Gain Insight Through Global Experience Travels
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, June 30 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Students Gain Insight Through Global Experience Travels
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Students in High Point University's Global Business Experience course in Southeast Asia visited the Mekong Delta jungle and boarded canoes to navigate the creeks where soldiers fought during the Vietnam War. The trip focused on global supply chain management.
HIGH POINT, N.C., June 30, 2026 - The entire world became a classroom
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ICYMI: New Op-Ed Highlights Pennsylvania's Strong Revenue Collections, Economic Growth Under Governor Shapiro's Leadership
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue issued the following news:
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ICYMI: New Op-Ed Highlights Pennsylvania's Strong Revenue Collections, Economic Growth Under Governor Shapiro's Leadership
"Through 11 months of this fiscal year, Pennsylvania has collected $45 billion in General Fund revenue, nearly $928 million above estimate -- a clear indicator of the Commonwealth's fiscal health."
"These are both real-time indicators of the strength of our financ
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IST student connects STEM and social justice during Maymester experience
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news:
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IST student connects STEM and social justice during Maymester experience
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Maya Johnson, a fourth-year student in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), spent Maymester in Washington, D.C., helping high school students think critically about racial justice. The experience was part of the D.C. Social Justice Fellowshi
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Justice Department Requires Egg Producers to End Coordinated Benchmark Manipulation That Artificially Inflated Prices Across the Country
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Justice Department Requires Egg Producers to End Coordinated Benchmark Manipulation that Artificially Inflated Prices Across the Country
The Proposed Settlements Will Ensure Competitive Prices for Consumers by Stopping Coordination to Inflate Egg Prices
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The Justice Department's Antitrust Division, together with 17 State Attorneys General, filed a civil lawsuit against Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (Cal-Ma
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K&L Gates Enhances Texas Corporate and Energy Capabilities With Dallas Partner Addition
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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K&L Gates Enhances Texas Corporate and Energy Capabilities With Dallas Partner Addition
Dallas - Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Patrick Knapp as a partner in its Corporate practice. He joins the firm's Dallas office, further strengthening its capabilities in energy-focused transactions and financings.
Knapp is an accomplished corporate transactional lawyer with extensive experience adv
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Kelly statement on SCOTUS ruling protecting girls' and women's sports
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Kelly statement on SCOTUS ruling protecting girls' and women's sports
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to prevent biological men from playing in girls' and women's sports, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) released the following statement:
"Today's ruling by the Supreme Court reaffirms the truth that so many Americans have known all along," said Rep. K
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Kelly, Wasserman Schultz, Fitzpatrick, Dingell Recognize Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Wasserman Schultz, Fitzpatrick, Dingell Recognize Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (PA-16), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), and Debbie Dingell (MI-6) introduced a resolution recognizing Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day on June 28. Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day is a celebration of i
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Lafayette College Issues Statement Announcing VP for Communications & Marketing
EASTON, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Lafayette College issued the following statement on June 29, 2026, by President Nicole Hurd announcing Kristen Daily as the vice president for communications and marketing:
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Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
I am excited to share with you that Kristen Daily will be joining Lafayette as our new Vice President for Communications and Marketing. Kristen brings to the role more than two decades of experience and leadership in higher education. We are thrilled
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Md. A.G. Brown Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
Court Decision Prevents Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions from Jeopardizing Funding for Continuum of Care Programs
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, with a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, won their
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Middle States Reaffirms Marywood University's Accreditation Recognizing Institutional Excellence, Innovation, and Institutional Transformation
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Marywood University posted the following news:
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Middle States Reaffirms Marywood University's Accreditation Recognizing Institutional Excellence, Innovation, and Institutional Transformation
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Marywood University has earned reaffirmation of its accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), a significant recognition of the University's academic excellence, institutional effectiveness, student-centered mission, and commitme
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National League of Cities, America's Newspapers Launch "Sign ON 250"
WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release:
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National League of Cities, America's Newspapers Launch "Sign ON 250"
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Year-Long Initiative Unites Americans to Renew Commitment to Ideals of Declaration of Independence
WASHINGTON, D.C. - To unite millions of Americans in a year-long celebration of the nation's founding principles, the National League of Cities (NLC) and America's Newspapers (AN) -two
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New entrepreneurship, commercialization structure to grow research impact
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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New entrepreneurship, commercialization structure to grow research impact
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's Office of the Senior Vice President for Research (OSVPR) will implement a strategic reorganization, effective July 1, designed to strengthen the University's ability to drive research commercialization, community-engaged research and statewide economic impact.
As part of the re
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O'Mara applauds passage of bill to provide greater access to mental health treatment
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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O'Mara applauds passage of bill to provide greater access to mental health treatment
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HARRISBURG, June 30 - State Rep. Jennifer O'Mara, D-Delaware, a leading advocate of providing greater access to mental health services, today applauded passage of a bill to allow Pennsylvania to join a national compact that helps get mental health treatment to more people in need.
Senate Bill 60
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Officers Begin Terms for KU Council of Trustees
KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release:
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New Officers Begin Terms for KU Council of Trustees
The Kutztown University Council of Trustees has new officers serving in leadership roles for the next two years, as approved at its June meeting. Kevin Harden Jr. '07, Esq., will serve as chair; Phillips Armstrong '71 will serve as vice chair; and Sandy Green will serve as secretary.
The 11-member KU Council of Trustees sets broad policy and direc
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Oliver Zipse to Join Vanguard's Board of Directors
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Vanguard Group, an investment management company, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Oliver Zipse to join Vanguard's Board of Directors; Andre Perold to Retire
VALLEY FORGE, PA - Vanguard today announced the election of Oliver Zipse to its board of directors and to the board of trustees (the boards) for each of the Vanguard funds effective February 23, 2027. Additionally, after more than two decades of distinguished service to the boards
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Pa. Gov. Shapiro Administration Announces $226 Million Headed to Nearly 376,000 Pennsylvanians Through Expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Announces $226 Million Headed to Nearly 376,000 Pennsylvanians through Expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program; Deadline to Apply Extended to December 31
In the initial distribution of rebates that will begin July 1, nearly 376,000 rebates totaling $226.4 million will be distributed to Pennsylvania seniors, widows and widowers, and people wi
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Pa. State Sens. Culver, Pisciottano Bill Strengthening Medical Imaging Standards Passes Senate
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Culver, Pisciottano Bill Strengthening Medical Imaging Standards Passes Senate
The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-45) to create a state licensure process for medical imaging professionals in Pennsylvania.
Senate Bill 1334 would create a consistent statewide licensing structure for profe
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Penn Professor Dolores Albarracin Is New Director of Annenberg Public Policy Center
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release:
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Penn Professor Dolores Albarracin Is New Director of Annenberg Public Policy Center
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In June 1993, publisher, philanthropist, and ambassador Walter H. Annenberg announced what was then the largest gift to private education in U.S. history, $365 million, to several institutions. The gift included $120 million to his alma mater, the University of Pennsy
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Penn State Behrend team works with National Park Service to preserve Liberty Bell
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State Behrend team works with National Park Service to preserve Liberty Bell
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ERIE, Pa. -A Penn State Behrend research team is using advanced 3D imaging technology to preserve one of the country's most powerful symbols of independence: the Liberty Bell.
Chris Shelton, an associate professor of clinical psychology and director of the Virtual/Augmented Reality Lab at Behrend, travel
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President Lisa A. Lori Appointed to AICUP Board
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- Marywood University posted the following news:
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President Lisa A. Lori Appointed to AICUP Board
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Marywood University President Lisa A. Lori, J.D. was recently appointed to the board of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP).
President Lori, a member of the AICUP Class of 2027, is one of six new college presidents who have not previously served on the board. Her term begins on July 1, 2026.
AICUP represents
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Quakers mark July 4 with "Declaration of Resistance" at Independence Mall
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 30 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news:
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Quakers mark July 4 with "Declaration of Resistance" at Independence Mall
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As the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the country's founding, Quakers, activists, veterans, and people of conscience are joining together for a Philadelphia People's Parade to protest authoritarianism and injustice. The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) - A Quaker organi
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Reed Smith retains 11 of 12 qualifying trainees in September 2026 qualification round
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Reed Smith retains 11 of 12 qualifying trainees in September 2026 qualification round
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LONDON - Global law firm Reed Smith has retained 11 of its 12 qualifying trainees, achieving a 92% retention rate in its September 2026 qualification round.
The newly qualified solicitors will join a range of practice groups across the firm's London office, including Employment,
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Rep. Massie Introduces House Resolution to Honor the Crew of the USS Liberty
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Massie Introduces House Resolution to Honor the Crew of the USS Liberty
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Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov
Contact #: 202-225-3465
Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced legislation to honor the men of the USS Liberty. The Massie resolution recognizes the fallen members of the USS Liberty's crew by name and urges the President to declassify and pub
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Rep. Summer Lee Introduces Bill to Increase Benefits for Miners Suffering from Black Lung Disease
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Summer Lee Introduces Bill to Increase Benefits for Miners Suffering from Black Lung Disease
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WASHINGTON. D.C. - JUNE 30, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) introduced the Support Our Miners Act, legislation to increase federal benefits for coal miners disabled by black lung disease and ensure those benefits keep pace with inflation in future years.
For decades, coal miners
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Sens. Warren, Scott Issue Letter to Treasury Dept.
WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 18, 2026
The Honorable Scott Bessent
Secretary
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20220
Dear Secretary Bessent:
We write following the G7 summit in Evian, Fran
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Seven-figure gift endows directorship of real estate innovation institute
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Seven-figure gift endows directorship of real estate innovation institute
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Four years after launching the Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation, Peter J. and Sharon L. Cocoziello have made a new seven-figure commitment to endow the directorship at the institute they founded. The gift will provide the institute's leader, a position now named the Advance Real
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Shippensburg University Names Kelly C. Kozlowski Director of Luhrs Performing Arts Center
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news:
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Shippensburg University Names Kelly C. Kozlowski Director of Luhrs Performing Arts Center
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Shippensburg University is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly C. Kozlowski as the new director of the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, one of the premier performing arts center in the Mid-Atlantic region.
For more than two decades, Luhrs Center has served as the cultural centerpiece of the t
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Tanner named DEO of Teaching and Learning
IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 30 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news:
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Tanner named DEO of Teaching and Learning
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Samuel Tanner writes, teaches, improvises, and now he leads.
Tanner, professor of English Education, has been named Departmental Executive Officer (DEO) of the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Iowa College of Education. His appointment takes effect July 1, 2026.
Tanner succeeds Lia Plakans, professor of Multilingual E
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The journey of Franklin's fire bell
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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The journey of Franklin's fire bell
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The large bell sitting in the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center isn't just a 500-pound metal sound machine. It's the oldest remaining artifact from Penn's early years, dating from before the Revolutionary era, says Jim Duffin, assistant university archivist.
Bell facts: The bell weighs 500 pounds, stands 23 inches tall, and is 65 inches around.
Frank
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Thompson Introduces Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Thompson Introduces Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Reform Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) introduced H.R. 9535, the bipartisan Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026. This legislation makes key improvements to the accessibility and cost of agricultural labor through the H-2A visa program.
"It's time to bring the H-2A program into the 21st
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THON Weekend 2027 to be held Feb. 19-21
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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THON Weekend 2027 to be held Feb. 19-21
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State THON, the world's largest student-run philanthropy with over 16,500 student volunteers, has announced the dates for THON Weekend 2027. The annual 46-hour, no-sleeping, no-sitting dance marathon will be held Feb. 19-21 at the Bryce Jordan Center on the University Park campus.
In 2026, THON raised a record $18.8 mi
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To Protect Pennsylvania Taxpayers, Pa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity Releases Settlement Agreement Payments Approved by the State Attorney General for Security Work Already Completed at Gov. Shapiro's Private Home
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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To Protect Pennsylvania Taxpayers, Treasurer Stacy Garrity Releases Settlement Agreement Payments Approved by the State Attorney General for Security Work Already Completed at Gov. Shapiro's Private Home
To address expected litigation from unpaid vendors who provided security work at Gov. Shapiro's private residence, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today confirmed that
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UC Irvine Astronomers Discover Earth-like Exoplanet
IRVINE, California, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release:
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UC Irvine astronomers discover a new Earth-like exoplanet
The planet sits in the habitable zone around its star in a galaxy not so far away
* The new planet is about twice the size of Earth.
* The planet's atmosphere may be the right thickness for life to survive on the planet's surface.
* The study helps reveal how Earth-like planets close to our solar system may be m
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University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg: Dr. Danielle Mehlman-Brightwell Receives Teaching Excellence Award
GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg issued the following news:
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Dr. Danielle Mehlman-Brightwell receives teaching excellence award
This past spring, the Eastern Communication Association awarded Danielle Mehlman-Brightwell, PhD, the Donald H. Ecroyd & Caroline Drummond Ecroyd Teaching Excellence Award.
The award recognizes sustained excellence in college-level teaching and a demonstrated commitment to student success through communication education. T
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Utah A.G. Brown Secures More Than 50 Million Eggs and $3.3 Million After Uncovering Illegal Scheme
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 1 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on June 30, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown secures more than 50 million eggs and $3.3 million after uncovering illegal scheme
Three major egg producers who illegally coordinated to drive up egg prices will be held accountable under a settlement announced today. Utah joins a bipartisan coalition of states and the U.S. Department of Justice in filing a complaint and proposed final judgment against Ca
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Vishay Intertechnology SMD Polymer PTC Thermistors Deliver Fast Resettable Overcurrent Protection While Improving Efficiency
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Vishay Intertechnology SMD Polymer PTC Thermistors Deliver Fast Resettable Overcurrent Protection While Improving Efficiency
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that it has extended its overcurrent protection portfolio with the introduction of six new surface-mount polymer positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistor series designed to save board spa
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WA, states defeat HUD effort to kneecap homelessness services
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 30 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA, states defeat HUD effort to kneecap homelessness services
Washington and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging the federal administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organizations across the country rely on to provide services for families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness.
In November 2025,
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