Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Massachusetts
ABA: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Ruling is a Win for Access to Justice
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on July 2, 2026:
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness ruling is a win for access to justice
Court rulings that this week struck down the U.S. Department of Education's new Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer rule are a victory for the rule of law and for everyone working to promote access to justice for all.
Two federal judges Tuesday vacated the administration's overhaul of the program, ruling i
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AG Campbell Prevents U.S. Department Of Education From Imposing New Restrictions On Public Service Loan Forgiveness
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Prevents U.S. Department Of Education From Imposing New Restrictions On Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that she and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general secured a victory in their lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for unlawfully restricting eligibility for the P
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AG Campbell Secures $495K Settlement With Two Food Distributors For Selling Meat And Eggs From Inhumanely Confined Farm Animals
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures $495K Settlement With Two Food Distributors For Selling Meat And Eggs From Inhumanely Confined Farm Animals
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced a settlement agreement with two food provision companies - Connecticut-based City Line Distributors LLC and New Hampshire-based Poultry Products Company of New Englan
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Akamai Completes Acquisition of Secure Enterprise Browser Provider LayerX
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 2 [Category BizComputer Technology] -- Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery network services, posted the following news release:
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Akamai Completes Acquisition of Secure Enterprise Browser Provider LayerX
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Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) announces the company has completed its acquisition of secure enterprise browser provider and AI usage control leader LayerX. On May 14, Akamai announced an agreement between the two parties for Aka
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Akamai Technologies To Hold Second Quarter 2026 Investor Conference Call On Thursday, August 6, at 4:30 PM ET
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 2 [Category BizComputer Technology] -- Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery network services, posted the following news release:
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Akamai Technologies To Hold Second Quarter 2026 Investor Conference Call On Thursday, August 6, at 4:30 PM ET
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Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers business online, announced today that the company will hold a conference call for investors on Thursday
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Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren:
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List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 84.
As documented below at least 84 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts.
Trump Accounts for
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO WITHDRAW PROPOSED SUNSET RULE
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO WITHDRAW PROPOSED SUNSET RULE
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 attorneys general submitted comments opposing the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Sunset Rule, which would add one-or five-year termination dates to more than 500 DOE regulations and many future DOE rules.
In their letters to
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Boston Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Cocaine Trafficking
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Boston Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Cocaine Trafficking
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BOSTON - A Boston man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for cocaine trafficking charges, following a series of arrests targeting gangs in the Brockton and Randolph areas. The charges stemmed from the search of a luxury apartment in Dorchester, where over a kilogram of coca
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CAIR-MA Concerned About Censorship of Middle East Conflict Instruction in Sharon Public Schools
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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CAIR-MA Concerned About Censorship of Middle East Conflict Instruction in Sharon Public Schools
Statement follows CAIR-MA's condemnation of anti-Muslim campaign targeting Newton Eid celebration
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For the second time in as many weeks, the Council on American-Islamic Relations-Massachusetts (CAIR-MA) is calling on elected officials and community leaders to condemn anti-Musl
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Coalition Sues Trump-Vance Administration Over Unlawful Policies Threatening Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers and TPS Holders
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, posted the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Coalition Sues Trump-Vance Administration Over Unlawful Policies Threatening Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers and TPS Holders
USCIS Policies Jeopardize Humanitarian Protections and Put Families at Risk
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Boston -- A coalition of immigrant advocacy o
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Concept, popularity, and dismissal of the 'beach read'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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The concept, popularity, and dismissal of the 'beach read'
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Like other booksellers this time of year, the Penn Bookstore has put together a "beach reads" table featuring titles such as Emily Henry's "Beach Read," Gabrielle Zevin's "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow," and Emma Cline's "The Guest."
Cheryl Krementz, director of communications and special projects for Penn Business Services,
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CTDOT Selects VHB for Task Order Rail Engineering Contract
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, July 8 [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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CTDOT Selects VHB for Task Order Rail Engineering Contract
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In an increasingly competitive market, VHB has once again been selected for the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Task Order Rail Engineering contract. This marks the third consecutive tim
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D.C. Superior Court Associate Judge Nominee Leen Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Craig Edward Leen, President Trump's nominee to be an associate judge of the District of Columbia Superior Court, from a June 23, 2026, confirmation hearing:
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Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, Members of the Committee, it is a true honor to appear before you today as a nominee to be Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Superior Court.
I thank President Dona
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Daily Journal Names April Sun a Top Labor & Employment Lawyer for 2026 -- Second Year in a Row
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Daily Journal Names April Sun a Top Labor & Employment Lawyer for 2026 -- Second Year in a Row
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Daily Journal has named April Sun one of California's Top Labor & Employment Lawyers for the second year in a row. The annual list honors California lawyers who have made a significant impact in the field through notable wins, career achievements, and thought leadership.
Based
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Del. A.G. Jennings Announces Two Major Victories Striking Down Executive Orders on Elections
DOVER, Delaware, July 3 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Jennings announces two major victories striking down executive orders on elections
Attorney General Jennings today announced two major victories as U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts grants summary judgment and permanent injunctions against two Trump Administration Executive Orders, EO 14248 and EO 14399.
"The Constitution is crysta
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Doctoral Oral Exams for July 13-17, 2026
AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Doctoral Oral Exams for July 13-17, 2026
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The graduate dean invites all graduate faculty to attend the final oral examinations for the doctoral candidates scheduled as follows:
Minsu Kim, Ph.D., Public Health, Monday, July 13, 10:00 a.m., SPHHS Hub Room 340. Dissertation: "Infectious Disease Modeling for Prediction and Inference: Ensemble Forecasts and Bayesian Analysis." Nick Reich, chair.
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Former URI soccer player back on world stage with Ghana
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 2 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Former URI soccer player back on world stage with Ghana
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KINGSTON, R.I. - July 2, 2026 - As stoppage time expired in Ghana's World Cup group stage match against England on June 23, Mick McDermott turned his back to the pitch and stared into section 129 of Boston Stadium. Raising his arms above his head with both fists in the air, McDermott looked for his wife Karla and their children in the sel
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Gellert Global Group Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tuna in Aldi Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi and Tofu Kimbap
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Gellert Global Group Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tuna (Fish) in Aldi Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi and Tofu Kimbap
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Company Announcement Date: July 02, 2026
FDA Publish Date: July 02, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Allergens
Reason for Announcement: Product contains undeclared fish (tuna)
Company Name: Gellert Global Gro
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Goodwin Advises Bionyra Pharma on $165 million Oversubscribed Series A and In-Licensing of Multiple Next-Generation Biologics
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Goodwin Advises Bionyra Pharma on $165 million Oversubscribed Series A and In-Licensing of Multiple Next-Generation Biologics
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A multidisciplinary global Life Sciences team advised Bionyra Pharma on the company's launch and its $165 million oversubscribed Series A financing co-led by Jeito Capital and Sofinnova Partners. Arkin Bio, Sanofi Ventures, Sixty Degree Capital, Vi
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Gordon College Conference Explores Christian Unity and Democratic Renewal Amid Political Polarization
WENHAM, Massachusetts, July 2 -- Gordon College issued the following commentary by professor of political science Ruth Melkonian-Hoover and student Miriam Belli:
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Countering Political Polarization and Building Foundations for Principled Christian Public Engagement
American Independence and Identity at 250: Examining Democracy in the US and Globally.
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This June, we held a conference at Gordon formulated to rethink the 250th anniversary of America, how America developed as a nation (and
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Governor Healey Announces Free Parking at State Parks and Beaches for July 4th Weekend
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Governor Healey Announces Free Parking at State Parks and Beaches for July 4th Weekend
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Boston -Governor Maura Healey today announced that parking will be free at all Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) properties statewide in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution from July 3 to 5.
"We want people to enjoy the Fourth of July weekend, especiall
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Unveils Roadmap to Grow Massachusetts' Defense Economy
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Unveils Roadmap to Grow Massachusetts' Defense Economy
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Boston -Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration released the Strategic Hub for Innovation, Exchange and Leadership in Defense (SHIELD) report, a statewide strategy to strengthen Massachusetts' defense innovation ecosystem, drive economic growth, create high-quality jobs, and reinforce national s
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House Ways & Means Ranking Member Neal Issues Statement Ahead of Another Cancelled Celebration of Big Ugly Law
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on July 2, 2026:
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Neal Statement Ahead of Another Cancelled Celebration of the Big Ugly Law
SPRINGFIELD, MA-- Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement ahead of tomorrow's anniversary of the Big Ugly Law passing the House of Representatives:
"One year ago, Republicans twisted arms, cajoled,
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House Ways & Means Ranking Member Neal Issues Statement at Hearing on Federal Tax Policy in Evolving Business of Sports
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement on June 30, 2026, at a hearing entitled "The Growing Business of Sports: Reviewing Federal Tax Policy in the Multibillion-Dollar Industry":
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The limits of the affordability crisis in America know no bounds, and this hearing comes at a great time as we have the honor of hosting the FIFA World Cup. Families are paying more for groceries, h
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House Ways & Means Ranking Member Neal Issues Statement at Markup of AI Tax Integrity Act
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on July 1, 2026, at a markup of the AI Tax Integrity Act (H.R. 9501):
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This next bill is championed by Congressman Horsford, and I want to thank him for his leadership on this effort.
Artificial intelligence is already reshaping our economy and many of the processes we rely on every day. We've heard quite a few big prom
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House Ways & Means Ranking Member Neal Issues Statement at Markup of Tax Administration Bills
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement on July 1, 2026, at a markup of tax administration bills:
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As we consider another assortment of tax administration bills, tomorrow marks one year since my colleagues on the other side of the aisle cajoled the Big Ugly Law over the finish line. Just yesterday, for the second time this year, House Republicans couldn't keep control of the F
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House Ways & Means Ranking Member Neal Issues Statement at Markup of Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on July 1, 2026, at a markup of the Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act (H.R. 9504):
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First things, let's talk about this bill doesn't do. It doesn't lower hospital costs, reduce drug prices, address the affordability crisis, or help hospitals struggling to keep their doors open.
Instead, it piles on duplicative reporting requirements with no
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House Ways & Means Ranking Member Neal Issues Statement on June 2026 Jobs Report
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on July 2, 2026:
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Neal Statement on June 2026 Jobs Report
SPRINGFIELD, MA--Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the June 2026 jobs report:
"The consequences of the President's failed economic agenda are catching up with him, and the A
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Institute for Clinical & Economic Review Narcolepsy Report Evaluates Oveporexton's Clinical Value
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- Oveporexton for Narcolepsy: Effectiveness and Value - A report from Institute for Clinical and Economic Review, Boston, Massachusetts - June 2026 (168 pages)
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The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review issued a report evaluating the comparative clinical effectiveness and economic value of oveporexton as a treatment for narcolepsy type 1. The report assesses available clinical evidence, estimates the therapy's potential value within the healthcare system
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Lerna Ekmekcioglu named head of MIT's History Section
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Lerna Ekmekcioglu named head of MIT's History Section
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Lerna Ekmekcioglu, the McMillan-Stewart Professor of History, has been named head of the History Section, effective July 1.
"Lerna is an exceptional scholar and a proven leader. I am confident that she will guide the unit with thoughtfulness, wisdom, and a deep commitment to its continued success. I very much look forward to
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Logistics before DLA: How agency missions explain America's Revolutionary War success
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news:
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Logistics before DLA: How agency missions explain America's Revolutionary War success
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When America declared independence 250 years ago, it had been fighting the British for more than a year. Victory came to the new nation for several reasons. The most unrecognized today was logistics.
At four points in the conflict, key individuals either provided material that allowed continental fo
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MALDEF SEEKS TO INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS TO DEFEND KANSAS TUITION POLICY
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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MALDEF SEEKS TO INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS TO DEFEND KANSAS TUITION POLICY
KANSAS CITY, KS -- A Latino civil rights organization filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit seeking to eliminate regular tuition for students without lawful immigration status in Kansas, according to papers filed in federal court Wednesday.
MALDEF (Mexican American Legal
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Massachusetts Fair Housing Center Opposes HUD Proposal Restricting Access for LGBTQ+ Individuals
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Massachusetts Fair Housing Center, Holyoke, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs rule. The organization expresses grave concerns that the proposal undermines protections for LGBTQ+ families in HUD-funded shelters and housing programs, particularly impacting transgender individuals.
The Massachusetts Fair Housing Center (MFH
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Massachusetts Group Opposes HUD Rule on Equal Access to Housing
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA) headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the proposed rule titled "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions" (FR-6518-P-01).
The letter, signed by Annie Martin, policy & community engagement manager, warned that the proposal would remove protections for transgender and gender expansive individuals in federally funde
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Massachusetts Society of Addiction Medicine Issues Letter to House Ways & Means Committee
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, July 3 (TNSletter) -- The Massachusetts Society of Addiction Medicine issued the following letter to the House Ways and Means Committee:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 26, 2026
The Honorable Aaron Michlewitz
Chair
House Committee on Ways and Means
24 Beacon St, Rm 243
Boston, MA 02133
Re: MASAM's Support for H. 5127, An Act Relative to Kratom Dear Chair Michlewitz,
On behalf of the Massachusetts Society of Addiction Medicine (MASAM), the leading medical
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter today opposing the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) attempt to aid the president's efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in
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MIT Launches Inaugural SHASS Faculty Fellows Program to Foster Interdisciplinary Research
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Building a scholarly community
The SHASS Faculty Fellows Program, administered by the MIT Human Insight Collaborative, is fostering new research projects and creating space for supportive and interdisciplinary discussion.
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On a Wednesday afternoon in April, a cohort of scholars from the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) gathered in MIT's Lewis Music Library.
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MIT: Why are some bacterial genes high in purines?
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Why are some bacterial genes high in purines?
In certain species of bacteria, the answer lies in shielding RNA transcripts from a quality-control factor called Rho. Understanding the requirements for expressible sequences is critical for expression engineering of therapeutic agents.
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In the study of bacteria, a longstanding dogma held that two molecular machines -RNA polymerase,
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Moulton Leads Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Colleagues Urging OMB to Protect Merit-Based Federal Research Funding
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Moulton Leads Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Colleagues Urging OMB to Protect Merit-Based Federal Research Funding
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SALEM, MA - Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) today led a group of his colleagues from the Massachusetts congressional delegation in submitting public comments opposing the Trump Administration's proposed changes to the Office of Management and Budget's Uniform Guidance go
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NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release:
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NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention
The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the associatio
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National Grid and UK Universities Partner to Accelerate Electricity Network Innovation
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, July 3 -- National Grid, an electricity and natural gas delivery company, issued the following news release:
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National Grid and UK universities partner to accelerate electricity network innovation
National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has strengthened its collaboration with leading UK universities, forming innovation partnerships with ten academic institutions to help deliver a more efficient, affordable and resilient electricity network and support the cl
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National Scleroderma Foundation Welcomes New Leaders to Board of Directors
DANVERS, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The National Scleroderma Foundation issued the following news on July 1, 2026:
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Foundation Welcomes New Leaders to Board of Directors
The National Scleroderma Foundation today announced new leadership for its Board of Directors, naming Dr. Carol Feghali-Bostwick as Chair, alongside a newly appointed slate of executive officers and the addition of three new Board members.
Carol Feghali-Bostwick has been named Chair of the Board of Directors, with Amanda
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Neal Opening Statement at Markup of H.R. 9501
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Neal Opening Statement at Markup of H.R. 9501
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(As prepared for delivery)
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This next bill is championed by Congressman Horsford, and I want to thank him for his leadership on this effort.
Artificial intelligence is already reshaping our economy and many of the processes we rely on every day. We've heard quite a few big promises from the Secretary of the Treasury
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Neal Opening Statement at Markup of H.R. 9504
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Neal Opening Statement at Markup of H.R. 9504
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First things, let's talk about this bill doesn't do. It doesn't lower hospital costs, reduce drug prices, address the affordability crisis, or help hospitals struggling to keep their doors open.
Instead, it piles on duplicative reporting requirements with no clear benefit. Once again, my colleagues are invoking "health care transparency" as s
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Neal Opening Statement at Tax Administration Markup
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Neal Opening Statement at Tax Administration Markup
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(As prepared for delivery)
As we consider another assortment of tax administration bills, tomorrow marks one year since my colleagues on the other side of the aisle cajoled the Big Ugly Law over the finish line. Just yesterday, for the second time this year, House Republicans couldn't keep control of the Floor long enough to commemorate
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Neal Statement Ahead of Another Cancelled Celebration of the Big Ugly Law
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Neal Statement Ahead of Another Cancelled Celebration of the Big Ugly Law
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SPRINGFIELD, MA -Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement ahead of tomorrow's anniversary of the Big Ugly Law passing the House of Representatives:
"One year ago, Republicans twisted arms, cajoled, and ultimately rammed through their signature legislation, sidi
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Neal Statement on June 2026 Jobs Report
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Neal Statement on June 2026 Jobs Report
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SPRINGFIELD, MA -Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the June 2026 jobs report :
"The consequences of the President's failed economic agenda are catching up with him, and the American people are left paying the price with higher costs and
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Neal Statement on the Trump Administration's Decision to Not Renew USMCA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Neal Statement on the Trump Administration's Decision to Not Renew USMCA
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WASHINGTON, DC- Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement marking the six-year anniversary since the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) came into effect:
"When Congressional Democrats secured improvements to the USMCA, we insisted on a meaningful revie
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North Adams Public Schools Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Uniform Grant Guidance Impacting Education Grants
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- North Adams Public Schools, Massachusetts, expressed concerns to the Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed revisions to the Uniform Grant Guidance that would restrict the use of federal grant funds for conference fees, professional development, and membership dues. The school district, through its Director of Title Grants & Professional Learning, emphasized that such restrictions could hinder the ability of education agencies to comply with complex federal regu
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Not one of the original 13 colonies: How Florida helped shape the American Revolution
TAMPA, Florida, July 2 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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Not one of the original 13 colonies: How Florida helped shape the American Revolution
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By Arielle Stevenson, University Communications and Marketing
In 1776, rebellion spread through Britain's mainland colonies. Royal authority was being challenged from Massachusetts to Georgia. In Philadelphia, delegates approved the Declaration of Independence, creating the United States of America.
Across the 1
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Pipeline Safety Trust Raises Public Participation and Rulemaking Concerns in Gas Pipeline Safety Comments
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Pipeline Safety Trust, Bellingham, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The letter addresses concerns about PHMSA's Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC) meeting regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Distribution Pipelines and Other Pipeline Safety Initiatives (Docket No. PHMSA-2021-0046). The orga
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Poseidon Fellows Celebrates its First Cohort of Student Innovators
LA JOLLA, California, July 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Poseidon Fellows Celebrates its First Cohort of Student Innovators
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Twelve UC San Diego students recently completed the inaugural cohort of Poseidon Fellows, a new entrepreneurship fellowship designed to help aspiring founders, operators and investors explore the world of entrepreneurship and startups.
Drawing its name from the university's triton identity, Poseidon Fellows focus
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Pressley Proposes Amendment to Allow States to Improve Consumer Protections for Pay Day Loans
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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Pressley Proposes Amendment to Allow States to Improve Consumer Protections for Pay Day Loans
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Text of Amendment (PDF) | Video of Committee Remarks (YouTube)
WASHINGTON - In a House Financial Services Markup, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) proposed an amendment to ensure states have the authority to increase consumer protections for earned wage access products, also known as pay day loans.
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Scientists Watch the Chromosome Pairing Dance Behind Nature's Genetic Shuffle
WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, July 2 [Category: Biology] -- The Marine Biological Laboratory, an affiliate of the University of Chicago, posted the following news:
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Scientists Watch the Chromosome Pairing Dance Behind Nature's Genetic Shuffle
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Genetic diversity is key to survival, yet scientists know little about how chromosomes pair up to create a new organism's genetic makeup. A 2026 Whitman Fellow at the MBL hopes to change this by examining the pairing dance chromosomes do under a mic
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Sen. Markey, Rep. Frost Issue Letter to Homeland Security Dept.
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, and Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 1, 2026
The Honorable Markwayne Mullin
Secretary
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, S.E.
Washington, DC 20528
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David J. Venturella
Senior Official Performing Duties of the Director
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
500
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Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Ranking Member Markey Fights to Restore Access to Essential Resources for Massachusetts Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Ranking Member Markey Fights to Restore Access to Essential Resources for Massachusetts Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Trump's SBA has stripped resources from Bay State small business owners and entrepreneurs through murky office closures and withheld payments to resource partners
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Ranking Memb
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Senator Markey Statement on One Year Since Trump and Republicans' Big Ugly Bill
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Statement on One Year Since Trump and Republicans' Big Ugly Bill
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Boston (July 2, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement ahead of the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump's disastrous "One Big Beautiful Bill."
"Trump and Republicans traded basic needs for billionaire greed," said Senator Markey. " This was really One Big Ugly Bill to ma
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Senators Markey and Warren Advocate for Federal Assistance Following Sewer Break Along Merrimack River
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senators Markey and Warren Advocate for Federal Assistance Following Sewer Break Along Merrimack River
Boston - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee and Ranking Member of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, today wrote with Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) to four federal agencies regarding the potential need for feder
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Sens. Warren, Reed, Van Hollen Issue Letter to Fed IG
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Sens. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, and Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following letter to the Federal Reserve Inspector General:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 1, 2026
The Honorable Michael Horowitz
Inspector General
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
20th Street and Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC
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Sens. Warren, Schumer Issue Letter to Ex-Im Bank
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following letter to the Export-Import Bank of the U.S.:
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July 1, 2026
The Honorable John Jovanovic
President and Chairman
Export-Import Bank of the United States
811 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20571
Dear President Jovanovic:
We write to request that
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Standard Chartered and Circle launch first G-SIB-led integrated access to USDC minting and redemption
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release:
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Standard Chartered and Circle launch first G-SIB-led integrated access to USDC minting and redemption
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Eligible institutional clients can access USDC through a single onboarding and service experience, without needing direct Circle accounts
Dubai, United Arab Emirates -July 2, 2026 -Standard Chartered today announced the launch
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SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: Dr Cynthia Taub Named President of the American Society of Echocardiography
SYRACUSE, New York, July 3 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
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Dr Cynthia Taub named president of the American Society of Echocardiography
Cynthia Taub, MD, MBA, FASE, the Edward C. Reifenstein Endowed Professor and chair of Medicine at Upstate Medical University, has been appointed president of The American Society of Echocardiography, effective July 1. Taub is a nationally recognized cardiologist, educator, and researcher, a
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The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Protects Consumers and Businesses from Coast to Coast
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Protects Consumers and Businesses from Coast to Coast
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BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Organized retail crime is harming American consumers, businesses and employees nationwide. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, led by U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) would establish an integrated, com
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Travel App Hopper to Pay $35 Million to Settle FTC Allegations It Charged Fees Without Consent and Deceived Users About Fees and Benefits of Some Products
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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Travel App Hopper to Pay $35 Million to Settle FTC Allegations It Charged Fees Without Consent and Deceived Users About Fees and Benefits of Some Products
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The companies that operate the Hopper travel apps have agreed to pay $35 million and will be prohibited from deceiving consumers about fees to settle the Federal Trade Commission's allegations that they unfairly charged consumers hidden fees and m
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Trump's EPA Offers Tips, Not Protections, on PFAS-contaminated Sludge
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release:
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Trump's EPA Offers Tips, Not Protections, on PFAS-contaminated Sludge
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Trump's EPA guidance leaves farmers and families to navigate PFAS risks from sewage sludge without enforceable protections. Photo: Brad Tinker/Flickr, CC BY 2.0
July 2, 2026 (BOSTON, MA) - Trump's Environmental Protection Agency releases disappointing draft guidance on how farmers, wastewater plants, and the public can
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Turner Supports Low-Carbon Construction Exhibit at Structures Congress
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news:
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Turner Supports Low-Carbon Construction Exhibit at Structures Congress
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Turner joined industry partners to showcase practical approaches to reducing embodied carbon in the built environment through the exhibit Reframing the Future: With Low-Carbon Construction at the Structural Engineering Institute's Structures Congress in Boston, Massachusetts.
Developed and built in collaboration wi
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UMass Chan Research Shows Exciting Step Forward in Innate Immune Stimulation and Vaccine Platform Development
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news:
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UMass Chan research shows exciting step forward in innate immune stimulation and vaccine platform development
By Jim Fessenden
Research by Katherine A. Fitzgerald, PhD, the Worcester Foundation for Biomedical Research Chair III, professor and executive vice chair of medicine, vice provost for basic science research and chief of the division of innate immunity, in
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USC Computer Science Chair Nenad Medvidovic Inducted as ACM Fellow
LOS ANGELES, California, July 2 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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USC Computer Science Chair Nenad Medvidovic Inducted as ACM Fellow
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This month, USC Computer Science Department Chair Nenad "Neno" Medvidovic was officially inducted as an Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Fellow at the 2026 ACM Awards Banquet.
Held in San Francisco, the banquet celebrated 71 class of 2025 fellows for their visionary contributions
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Va. A.G. Jones Secures Victory for Public Servants, Court Strikes Down Trump Administration's Attacks on Student Loan Forgiveness Program
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 3 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Secures Victory for Public Servants, Court Strikes Down Trump Administration's Attacks on Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Attorney General Jay Jones, along with a coalition of attorneys general, secured a major victory for public servants across the Commonwealth and nation when a U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts judge bloc
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Va. A.G. Jones Slams Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 3 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Jones Slams Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees
Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in opposing the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) proposed government-wide Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that would silence federal civil servants. The proposed NDA would have
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VHB's Ken Donald Appointed to Two Embodied Carbon Committees
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, July 9 [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's Ken Donald Appointed to Two Embodied Carbon Committees
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Carbon Reduction Lead Ken Donald, PE, has recently been appointed to national and state embodied carbon initiatives, further advancing his leadership in climate-focused design and low-carbon infrastruc
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Virginia Tech: Douglas Pfeiffer Honored With Emeritus Status
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Douglas Pfeiffer honored with emeritus status
By Anne Kroemer Hoffman
Douglas Pfeiffer, professor of entomology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in
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Woburn Man Sentenced to 10 Months in Prison for Bank Fraud and Money Laundering
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Woburn Man Sentenced to 10 Months in Prison for Bank Fraud and Money Laundering
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BOSTON - A Woburn man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for the theft of U.S. Treasury tax refund checks in Massachusetts.
Nnamdi Opara, 31, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Denise J. Casper to 10 months in prison, to be followed by two ye
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Yale University: Tiny Teeth Fossils Reveal Ancient Origins of Ocean's Most Abundant Deep-sea Fish
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 3 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Tiny teeth fossils reveal ancient origins of ocean's most abundant deep-sea fish
Yale researchers used fossilized teeth in ocean sediments to trace the origins of Cyclothone, a deep-sea fish genus, back at least 55 million years.
By Mike Cummings
The deep sea, which is typically defined as depths of at least 200 feet, is home to 90% of marine fish life, but the fishes that inhabit it are poorly rep
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Zelta Advocates AI-Driven Efficiency in FDA Early-Phase Clinical Trial Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Zelta, Cambridge, Massachusetts, a clinical data management platform, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration supporting the agency's AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The company outlined how its AI-powered Intelligent Study Design technology can reduce study build times and improve trial readiness across early-phase clinical research while upholding scientific integrity and regulatory compliance.
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