Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania
"Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown" to Air on CBS Tonight
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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"Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown" to Air on CBS Tonight
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Tonight, the "Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown" will air from 8:00-9:30 PM ET on the CBS Television Network, and be available to stream tomorrow on Paramount+.
Hosted by television host and entertainment personality Mario Lopez, the national finals mark the conclusion of the first-ever President
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'The Most American College in America;' GCC's Declaration of Independence
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release:
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'The Most American College in America;' GCC's Declaration of Independence
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Grove City College President Bradley J. Lingo '00 delivered a version of these remarks at The Institute for Faith & Freedom's Annual Conference in April.
One of the great figures in the history of Grove City College, J. Howard Pew, hoped the College would "encourage and inculcate into the minds and hearts of students
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80 Trees for 80 Years of Nuclear Fuel Manufacture at Springfields
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, July 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release:
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80 Trees for 80 Years of Nuclear Fuel Manufacture at Springfields
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Springfields, UK - Westinghouse's Springfields nuclear fuel manufacturing facility in Salwick, Lancashire, has commemorated its eight-decade milestone as the world's oldest continuous nuclear fuel manufacturing facility by planting 80 trees in its local community.
As part of its year-long 80th a
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Advanced manufacturing expert named S&T's associate vice chancellor for research and innovation
ROLLA, Missouri, June 30 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news:
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Advanced manufacturing expert named S&T's associate vice chancellor for research and innovation
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Dr. Ming C. Leu, a leader in advanced manufacturing research for more than four decades, has been appointed associate vice chancellor for research and innovation at Missouri S&T.
"Missouri S&T is home to some of the world's leading researchers, and I am honored to be appointed to a role al
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AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
LANSING, Michigan, July 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Spec
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American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education: Teaching America - 250 Years of Public Education
WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: Education] -- The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education posted the following statement:
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Teaching America: 250 Years of Public Education
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education) proudly launches, an initiative to honor the educators, institutions, and movements that have shaped our nation's past -and will define its future.
America's story cannot be told without
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American Trucking Associations, 19 Co-Signers Issue Letter to DEA, HHS, Justice, Transportation Depts.
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 2 (TNSletter) -- The American Trucking Associations, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration, departments of Health and Human Services, Justice and Transportation:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 29, 2026
The Honorable Todd Blanche
Acting Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20530
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The Honorable Terrance Cole
Administrator
U.S. Drug Enforcement Admi
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Attorney General Tong Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania today won their case challenging the Trump administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organizations across the country r
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Brady Celebrates Final Passage of Gun Dealer Licensing, Inspections, and Code of Conduct Legislation in Delaware
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Brady Celebrates Final Passage of Gun Dealer Licensing, Inspections, and Code of Conduct Legislation in Delaware
Once signed into law, this bill will provide effective oversight of firearm dealers and reduce the flow of illegal guns in Delaware and neighboring states.
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DOVER, DE -- This week, Delaware legislators advanced the Gun Dealer Licensing and Code of Conduct A
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Swears in Rohit Chopra as Secretary of the New California Business and Consumer Services Agency
SACRAMENTO, California, July 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Governor Newsom swears in Rohit Chopra as Secretary of the new California Business and Consumer Services Agency
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the swearing in of Rohit Chopra as Secretary of California's new Business and Consumer Services Agency, bringing one of the nation's leading consumer protection advocates to state government to help p
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation Continues to Fight Harmful Dam Project in York County
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 1 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release:
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation Continues to Fight Harmful Dam Project in York County
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Court Hears Arguments to Halt the Dam Project at Cuffs Run
Philadelphia, Pa. - Attorneys for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and partner environmental organizations argued in court today in support of an appeal filed last fall against the hydroelectric project that would be located in Cuffs Run.
Last No
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Appoints New Division Chief of Hematology
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release:
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Appoints New Division Chief of Hematology
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is proud to announce the selection of Stella T. Chou, MD, as its new Chief of the Division of Hematology. Dr. Chou served as interim chief since August 2025 and will officially assume the role July 1, leading one of the nation's large
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CONGRESSMAN FIELDS INTRODUCES NFIP PREMIUM TRANSPARENCY ACT ALONGSIDE COSPONSORS
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Cleo Fields, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN FIELDS INTRODUCES NFIP PREMIUM TRANSPARENCY ACT ALONGSIDE COSPONSORS
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Cleo Fields, along with Representatives Troy Carter, Mike Ezell, and Rob Bresnahan, introduced H.R. 9511, the NFIP Premium Transparency Act, legislation that would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to give the more than 400,000 Louisiana policy holders enr
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Democratic Governors Association Issues Memo: Republicans' Disastrous Budget Law is a Major Liability for Republicans Running for Governor
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following memorandum:
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TO: Interested Parties
FROM: DGA Communications Director Sam Newton
SUBJECT: Republicans' Disastrous Budget Law is a Major Liability for Republicans Running for Governor
It has been nearly one year since Donald Trump and Republicans' disastrous, deeply unpopular budget bill was signed into law, and it has already proved to be a massive vulnerability for Republicans running for governor across t
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DPT-PhD in Bioengineering Program awarded NIH T32 Training Grant
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news:
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DPT-PhD in Bioengineering Program awarded NIH T32 Training Grant
A new grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will support students pursuing both their doctoral degree in physical therapy and a PhD in bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - PhD in Bioengineering program, a collaboration between the Swanson
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Dr. Joyce Announces Expanded Relief to PA-13 Counties Impacted by April Freeze
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Dr. Joyce Announces Expanded Relief to PA-13 Counties Impacted by April Freeze
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), based on crop loss assessment reports, determined that each county in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District impacted by April's devastating freeze qualifies for federal disaster
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Duane Morris Partners Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Energy Guide
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Duane Morris Partners Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Energy Guide
Three Duane Morris LLP attorneys have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Energy guide: Brad Y. Chin, Sheila Slocum Hollis and Brad Thompson.
This is the fifth edition of the guide, which highlights attorneys working across the energy industry, from pipeline accid
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Duquesne University: What We Learned - A Year of Listening to the Bench and Bar
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Duquesne University posted the following statement:
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What We Learned: A Year of Listening to the Bench and Bar
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When the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University launched its AI and Law Collaboration last year, the goal was never simply to educate. It was to listen. Over the past year, Dean April Barton and Duquesne Kline Law faculty have met with attorneys and firms across the region, engaging in candid conversations about how artificial
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Enhancing Healthcare and the Community's Role Through New MSMS Program
DUBUQUE, Iowa, July 1 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release:
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Enhancing Healthcare and the Community's Role Through New MSMS Program
The University of Dubuque continues to build pathways into healthcare careers with the planned launch of an innovative master of science in medical science (MSMS) program that will give students the opportunity to explore clinical careers, strengthen their academic credentials, and enhance their understanding of the role a community
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Fetterman Urges Federal Reserve to Expedite Payment Speeds for Working Families and Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Fetterman Urges Federal Reserve to Expedite Payment Speeds for Working Families and Small Businesses
Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) penned a letter to Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh urging the board to begin rulemaking under the 1987 Expedited Funds Availability Act to expedite payments and speed up paychecks for every American.
"I write to urge you
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Fordham Law School: Declaration at 250 - Casting Off the Shackles of Digital Surveillance and Algorithmic Bias in the Age of AI
BRONX, New York, July 2 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following Q&A on July 1, 2026, involving law professor Catherine Powell:
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The Declaration at 250: Casting Off the Shackles of Digital Surveillance and Algorithmic Bias in the Age of AI
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year, Fordham Law News is turning to its faculty to explore the legal, historical, and philosophical dimensions of the document. This Q&A seri
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Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Florida's Historic Liberty Bell Replica in Liberty County
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 1 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Florida's Historic Liberty Bell Replica in Liberty County
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LIBERTY COUNTY, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled Florida's official Liberty Bell replica in Liberty County, giving one of America's most enduring symbols of freedom a new home as Florida celebrates the nation's 250th anniversary.
"With America's 250th anniversary around the corner, Florida
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How Data and Innovation Are Paving the Way for Student Success in STEM
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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How Data and Innovation Are Paving the Way for Student Success in STEM
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For many aspiring young scientists and engineers, the first year of college is a crossroads. Introductory classes in math and science can determine who pursues careers in STEM and who changes course. These classes can act as bottlenecks and discourage students early on, preventing thousands of students from pursuing careers i
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ICYMI: DNC Trains Organizers, Registers Voters, and Mobilizes Volunteers During Stuff Costs Too Much Weekend of Action
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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ICYMI: DNC Trains Organizers, Registers Voters, and Mobilizes Volunteers During Stuff Costs Too Much Weekend of Action
In case you missed it, the DNC hosted a successful Stuff Costs Too Much Weekend of Action in which Democrats throughout the country held more than 200 on-the-ground events, engaged thousands of volunteers, trained 150 new organizers, and had nearly 10,000 conversa
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on July 1, 2026:
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
Twenty-seven attorneys general went to bat for female athletes across America. On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor -- affirming that states may protect sex-based categories in sports and uphold the promise of Title IX.
This is the most significant victory for women's sports in a generation, brought by Republican attorneys gener
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In New Videos, Pa. Gov. Shapiro Calls On Pennsylvanians to Learn From Our Revolutionary Heroes
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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In New Videos, Governor Shapiro Calls On Pennsylvanians to Learn from Our Revolutionary Heroes
In a new video series, Governor Shapiro shares the lessons Pennsylvanians can learn from Lydia Darragh, James Forten, and Margaret Corbin - three lesser-known revolutionary heroes.
The guardrails of our democracy are being tested, and Governor Shapiro is reminding Pennsylv
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Kroger Announces Agreement to Acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65 Billion
WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Kroger Announces Agreement to Acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65 Billion
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and Giant Eagle, Inc. ("Giant Eagle") announced a definitive agreement under which Kroger will acquire Giant Eagle, a leading family-owned food and pharmacy retailer with approximately $9 billion in annual sales and 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsyl
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La Roche University Advances Global Academic Collaboration with University of Southampton Malaysia
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- La Roche University posted the following news release:
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La Roche University Advances Global Academic Collaboration with University of Southampton Malaysia
La Roche University is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Academic Cooperation with University of Southampton Malaysia (opens in a new tab) (UoSM), further strengthening the University's commitment to global engagement and expanding opportunities for internation
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Managing IP Recognizes Morgan Lewis in 2026 IP Stars Western Europe Rankings
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Managing IP Recognizes Morgan Lewis in 2026 IP Stars Western Europe Rankings
LONDON, MUNICH: Morgan Lewis has again been recognized in Managing IP's 2026 IP Stars Western Europe rankings, earning both practice and individual rankings in Germany and the United Kingdom. Overall, the firm is listed as recommended in 2026.
IP Stars is an annual guide to the top intell
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MIT-Kalaniyot program expands, with new cohort of scholars
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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MIT-Kalaniyot program expands, with new cohort of scholars
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As a new academic year dawns, the MIT-Kalaniyot program is welcoming its second cohort of scholars to campus, expanding an innovative effort to build new connections between MIT and researchers from Israel.
In fall 2026, MIT-Kalaniyot has 11 new scholars arriving at MIT to pursue research, collaborating with Institute fa
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Mobile Screening Program Expands Community Access to Lifesaving Cancer Screenings
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news:
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Mobile Screening Program Expands Community Access to Lifesaving Cancer Screenings
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Fox Chase Cancer Center's Mobile Screening Program plays a vital role in delivering cancer screening and prevention services directly to communities throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. By delivering care outside traditional clinical settings,
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Morgan Lewis Advises National Grid on $1.75B Investment to Support AI and Data Center Growth
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Lewis Advises National Grid on $1.75B Investment to Support AI and Data Center Growth
BOSTON and HARTFORD: Morgan Lewis advised National Grid Ventures (NGV), the commercial arm of National Grid plc, on its $1.75 billion investment for a 35% stake in Joulent LLC. NGV's investment will support the advancement of Joulent's flagship initiative, Project Kilby, wh
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National Principals Association Launches as Unified National Home for PreK-12 School Leaders; 5 State Associations Align as Founding Partners
RESTON, Virginia, July 1 [Category: Education] -- The National Principals Association (formerly the National Association of Secondary School Principals) issued the following news release:
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National Principals Association Launches as Unified National Home for PreK-12 School Leaders; 5 State Associations Align as Founding Partners
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Today, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) officially becomes the National Principals Association, expanding its mission to serve
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National Taxpayers Union Report: Pennsylvania's Carbon Taxes Hurt Ratepayers, Slowed Innovation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 1 (TNSbrep) -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Report: Pennsylvania's Carbon Taxes Hurt Ratepayers, Slowed Innovation
New power generation projects in Pennsylvania collapsed because of uncertainty caused by the state's 2019 carbon tax, while at the same time neighboring Ohio saw a 33% increase in new power projects, according to a report released Monday from the Commonwealth Foundation in partnership with Nation
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Nationally Renowned Executive Compensation Partner Joins Latham in New York
NEW YORK, July 2 -- Latham and Watkins, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Nationally Renowned Executive Compensation Partner Joins Latham in New York
Erica Schohn advises boards, compensation committees, senior executives, and deal teams on executive compensation matters in connection with complex corporate transactions.
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Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Erica Schohn has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the Executive Compensation, Employm
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New AI Flaw Reporting System Fills Crucial Security Gap
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute posted the following news:
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New AI Flaw Reporting System Fills Crucial Security Gap
As artificial intelligence (AI) systems proliferate, a flaw in one could be quietly replicated across many AI products and services. Until now, the AI community has lacked a formal pathway to report flaws to organizations equipped to coordinate a response, leaving AI systems vulnerable to failure or exploitatio
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O-AT-KA Teamsters Secure Strong Contract
WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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O-AT-KA Teamsters Secure Strong Contract
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic
(BATAVIA, N.Y.) - A group of 338 workers at O-AT-KA Milk Products in Batavia, N.Y., represented by Teamsters Local 118, have ratified a strong five-year collective bargaining agreement. The contract delivers wage increases up to 46 percent, improves h
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OCC Releases CRA Performance Evaluations for 20 National Banks and Federal Savings Associations
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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OCC Releases CRA Performance Evaluations for 20 National Banks and Federal Savings Associations
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released a list of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance evaluations that became public during the period of June 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
Under the CRA, the OCC assesses
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Penn State Dickinson Law hosts 2026 CLEO Pre-Law Institute
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Penn State Dickinson Law hosts 2026 CLEO Pre-Law Institute
For the second consecutive year, Penn State Dickinson Law hosted The Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc.'s (CLEO) Pre-Law Summer Institute (PLSI).
PLSI is offered to 2026 graduating college seniors or any post-graduates who plan to attend law school in the fall of 2026 or the following year. This year's pr
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Penn State Law School: Professor Katherine C. Pearson quoted in New York Times Magazine article
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Katherine C. Pearson quoted in New York Times Magazine article
Professor Katherine C. Pearson was recently quoted in a New York Times Magazine article about adults caring for parents who abused them as children.
Pearson addressed filial-responsibility law in Pennsylvania, one of fewer than two dozen states that retain such a law. She discussed her experience lect
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Penn State: Alumni Council welcomes new leadership cohort
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Alumni Council welcomes new leadership cohort
The Alumni Council welcomes 14 new volunteer leaders, as seven elected and seven appointed Penn Staters begin their terms on the Penn State Alumni Association's governing board today (July 1).
As previously announced, new members elected to serve on Alumni Council are:
* Casey Moore, class of 1989, College of Engineering
* Wendy Forrest Edgar
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Penn State: Alumni Council welcomes new leadership cohort
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news:
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Alumni Council welcomes new leadership cohort
The Alumni Council welcomes 14 new volunteer leaders, as seven elected and seven appointed Penn Staters begin their terms on the Penn State Alumni Association's governing board today (July 1).
As previously announced, new members elected to serve on Alumni Council are:
* Casey Moore, class of 1989, College of Engineering
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Pennsylvania State House adopts Fleming resolution directing LBFC to study blindness services
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 2 (TNSxrep) -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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House adopts Fleming resolution directing LBFC to study blindness services
The state House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted a resolution sponsored by state Reps. Justin Fleming, D-Dauphin, and Kristin Marcell, R-Bucks, directing an analysis of the effectiveness of Pennsylvania's current services for people with vision impairment.
According to a report b
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Pioneering Computer Biologist Jill Mesirov Joins Sanford Burnham Prebys
LA JOLLA, California, July 2 -- Sanford Burnham Prebys issued the following news release:
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Pioneering computer biologist Jill Mesirov joins Sanford Burnham Prebys
Jill P. Mesirov, PhD, a pioneering mathematician and computational biologist whose work has dramatically broadened and deepened the use of advanced computing tools to develop and implement new cancer strategies and treatments, has joined Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute as a Distinguished Professor and Senior
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Professor Michael Foreman quoted in Philadelphia Inquirer article
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Michael Foreman quoted in Philadelphia Inquirer article
Professor Michael Foreman was quoted in a recent Philadelphia Inquirer article discussing a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit allowing President Donald Trump's administration to replace the slavery exhibits it removed earlier this year from George Washington's home in Philadelphia.
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Pulitzer Center: Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026 - K-11 Winners and Finalists
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on July 1, 2026, by staffer Hannah Berk:
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Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026: K-11 Winners and Finalists
The Pulitzer Center congratulates the winners and finalists of the 2026 Fighting Words Poetry Contest for grades K-11!
Read the winning entries below, and explore this year's young adult poems here (https://pulitzercenter.org/blog/young-adult-winners-
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Reed Smith strengthens private equity capabilities with partner hire in Munich
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Reed Smith strengthens private equity capabilities with partner hire in Munich
MUNICH - Global law firm Reed Smith today announced the appointment of private equity partner Bernd Dreier in its Munich office. Dreier will join the firm's Global Corporate Group. Dreier advises private equity sponsors, portfolio companies and corporates on a broad range of transactions, in
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Reps. Carter, Fields, Ezell, Bresnahan Introduce the NFIP Premium Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Carter, Fields, Ezell, Bresnahan Introduce the NFIP Premium Transparency Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), alongside Reps. Cleo Fields (D-LA), Mike Ezell (R-MS), and Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) introduced the NFIP Premium Transparency Act. This bill will require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide comprehensive, transparent flood insurance i
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SEC Chairman Atkins Issues Remarks at Event Hosted by Economic Club of New York
NEW YORK, July 1 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on June 30, 2026, by Chairman Paul S. Atkins at an event hosted by the Economic Club of New York:
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Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. And thank you, Barbara [Van Allen], for your generous introduction. Before I offer a few reflections, I must note the standard disclaimer that the views I express here today are my own as Chairman and do not necessarily reflect those of the SEC as an institution or of
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Sen. Markey, 15 Co-Signers Issue Letter to EPA
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, with 15 co-signers issued the following letter to the Environmental Protection Agency:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 29, 2026
The Honorable Lee Zeldin
Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20460
Dear Administrator Zeldin,
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to weaken one of the Clean Air Act's core public health safeguards
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SENATORS MCCORMICK AND FETTERMAN ANNOUNCE PENNSYLVANIA PARTNERSHIP TO SHOWCASE THE COMMONWEALTH AT THE GREAT AMERICAN STATE FAIR
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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SENATORS MCCORMICK AND FETTERMAN ANNOUNCE PENNSYLVANIA PARTNERSHIP TO SHOWCASE THE COMMONWEALTH AT THE GREAT AMERICAN STATE FAIR
Pennsylvania leaders unite to ensure the Commonwealth is represented during America's 250th Anniversary celebration on the National Mall--completely privately funded and with no taxpayer dollars.
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U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) today
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Susquehanna University: Research Reveals Hidden Habitat Beneath Solar Array
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news:
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Research reveals hidden habitat beneath solar array
Susquehanna University solar array powers 30% of the campus' operational needs. Now students are trying to determine how the 12,000 panels might be supporting the microhabitats that have grown beneath and around them -- specifically for spiders.
So far, Matt Persons, Charles B. Degenstein professor of biology at Susquehanna University, and two of hi
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Teacher Education earns A+ rating for reading instruction from the National Council on Teacher Quality
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news:
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Teacher Education earns A+ rating for reading instruction from the National Council on Teacher Quality
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Shippensburg University's Teacher Education Department has earned an A+ rating for reading instruction from the National Council on Teacher Quality, exemplifying the program's commitment to preparing future educators with evidence-based skills rooted in the "science of reading."
For Cheryl Sla
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The Nature Conservancy Celebrates Historic Passage of the Delaware Wetlands Stewardship Act
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 1 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:
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The Nature Conservancy Celebrates Historic Passage of the Delaware Wetlands Stewardship Act
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The Nature Conservancy in Delaware applauds the passage of the Wetlands Stewardship Act by the Delaware General Assembly, a historic milestone that will protect critical freshwater, non-tidal wetlands in the First State.
The legislation, Senate Bill 9, marks the seventh attempt at protecti
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U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania Nominee Noreika Testifies Before Senate Foreign Relations Committee
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Keith Noreika, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania, from a June 25, 2026, confirmation hearing:
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Chairman Hagerty, Ranking Member, and Distinguished Members of the Committee, it is an honor and privilege to appear before you today. I am honored to be the nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania, and I thank President Trump and Secretary Rubio for their
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U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Rob Bresnahan for Pennsylvania's Eighth District
WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release:
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U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Rob Bresnahan for Pennsylvania's Eighth District
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Rob Bresnahan for Pennsylvania's Eighth District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for American businesses and workers.
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U.S. Department of Education Marks End of Second Annual Title IX Month with Major Enforcement Recap
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Marks End of Second Annual Title IX Month with Major Enforcement Recap
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) marked the conclusion of the second annual 'Title IX Month' - honoring the fifty-fourth anniversary of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) - by recapping the Trump Administration's continued efforts to protect women and g
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Vanguard to Serve as Alternate Fund Partner for Trump Accounts
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Vanguard Group, an investment management company, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Vanguard to Serve as Alternate Fund Partner for Trump Accounts
Vanguard to also support Trump Account rollovers after receiving guidance from Treasury
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Vanguard today announced that the U.S. Treasury Department selected Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) as an alternate investment option for Trump Accounts.
Trump (530A) Accounts offer an innovativ
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Voting Rights Groups Secure Legal Win for Pennsylvania Voter Privacy
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania issued the following news release:
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Voting Rights Groups Secure Legal Win for Pennsylvania Voter Privacy
Judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to access Pennsylvania's voter roll.
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Following intervention by Common Cause, the League of Women Voters, and individual Pennsylvania voters, a federal judge dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) lawsuit to obtain sensitive voter data in Pe
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