Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania
'Designer' superconducting diamond offers roadmap to multifunction quantum chips
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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'Designer' superconducting diamond offers roadmap to multifunction quantum chips
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Diamond is extremely valuable to science and technology not for its sparkle but for its extreme hardness, ability to transfer heat, transparency to a large fraction of the light spectrum and a host of other exceptional properties. Two decades ago, scientists discovered another advantage
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2026 A Capitol Fourth Concert Information
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Architect of the Capitol issued the following public notice on July 1, 2026:
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2026 A Capitol Fourth Concert Information
On Friday, July 3, A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration will be broadcast live from the West Front of the United States Capitol. The concert will be broadcast at 8:00 p.m. EST on public television stations (check local listings) and streaming online to honor our country's 250th birthday.
New this year, the concert will be on July 3, not
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AccuWeather Expands Global Reach Through New Weather Experience in Opera Mobile Browser
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, July 2 [Category: BizTravel] -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, posted the following news release:
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AccuWeather Expands Global Reach Through New Weather Experience in Opera Mobile Browser
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AccuWeather forecasts, severe weather alerts, and weather intelligence now available to millions of Android users through Opera Mobile Browser integration
AccuWeather Global Weather Center, STATE COLLEGE, PA - July 2, 2026 - AccuWeat
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AICUP Names President Fitzgerald to Board of Directors
READING, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- Alvernia University issued the following news:
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AICUP names President Fitzgerald to Board of Directors
Alvernia University President, Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D. was recently appointed to the board of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP). President Fitzgerald, a member of the AICUP Class of 2029, is one of six new college presidents who have not previously served on the board. Her term begins on July 1, 2026.
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AMERICAN GUN OWNERS HAVE LOTS TO CELEBRATE THIS JULY FOURTH
BELLEVUE, Washington, July 1 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release:
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AMERICAN GUN OWNERS HAVE LOTS TO CELEBRATE THIS JULY FOURTH
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BELLEVUE, WA - Following two significant Supreme Court rulings on the Second Amendment, and the Court's announcement it will finally consider the constitutionality of state and local gun bans, American gun owners have a lot to celebrate this July 4 th as the nation reaches its mi
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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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Breaking the Gridlock: How the State-by-State Term Limits on Congress Movement is Tackling DC's 10% Approval Rating
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release:
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Breaking the Gridlock: How the State-by-State Term Limits on Congress Movement is Tackling DC's 10% Approval Rating
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The Growing Map of "Passed States"
The first half of 2026 has brought monumental victories. We have successfully passed our Term Limits Convention resolution through both legislative chambers in Arizona and Kansas.
These two critical wins add these states to our rapidly
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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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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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Designing the Future of Power Magnetics
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Designing the Future of Power Magnetics
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On Tuesday, August 19, 2026, the Advanced Magnetics for Power and Energy Development (AMPED) Consortium and the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering will host its fifth annual industry meeting. Held at the Energy Innovation Center (EIC) in Pittsburgh, PA, the full-day event will connect students with indust
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Dr. Ron Castanzo Begins as Interim Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 2 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Dr. Ron Castanzo Begins as Interim Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
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'He's a firm believer in the University's values'
Long-time faculty member Dr. Ronald Castanzo has begun a new role as interim dean for the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences. He assumed the deanship on July 1, following the retirement of Dr. Christine Spencer at the end of June. Dr. Castanzo is a highly respected educat
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Dynamic black holes explained by simple thermodynamics?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Dynamic black holes explained by simple thermodynamics?
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Of the known things in the universe, black holes are among the most extreme. They pack huge amounts of mass densely into a small area, producing gravity that is so strong that even light cannot escape. To describe their properties, physicists have relied on complex equations from Einstein's theory of general re
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Energy Dominance Financing Office Celebrates One Year Since Passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release:
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Energy Dominance Financing Office Celebrates One Year Since Passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) celebrates the one-year anniversary of President Trump's historic Working Families Tax Cuts. Made possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts, EDF has tallied several vital wins to rebuild supply chains, lower household
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Fair Housing Organizations and Tenant Turner Reach Agreement to Strengthen Fair Housing Practices in Rental Technology Platform
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Fair Housing Alliance issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Fair Housing Organizations and Tenant Turner Reach Agreement to Strengthen Fair Housing Practices in Rental Technology Platform
National Fair Housing Alliance(R) (NFHA(TM)), Tenant Turner LLC, the Fair Housing Rights Center in Southeastern Pennsylvania (FHRC), and the Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania (HECP) today announced a collaborative settlement agreement designed to en
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Fair Labor Standards Act Child Labor Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44548) entitled "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Provisions:"
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Employment of Children in Agriculture
Three exemptions to the FLSA child labor provisions create separate minimum age thresholds and hazardous occupations rules for children employed in agriculture./45
Minimum Age for Employment in Agriculture
With some exceptions, the minimum a
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Federal Community Defender Office Opposes Mississippi's Request for Capital Counsel Certification
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Federal Community Defender Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the State of Mississippi's application for certification under chapter 154 concerning the state's capital postconviction counsel mechanism. The Defender Office represents two Mississippi death-sentenced clients, Bobby Batiste and Caleb Corrothers, and also lawyers eligible to represent other capital cl
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FirstEnergy to Webcast Second Quarter Earnings Teleconference
AKRON, Ohio, July 3 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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FirstEnergy to Webcast Second Quarter Earnings Teleconference
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) will release financial results for the second quarter of 2026 after markets close on Tuesday, July 28.
These results will be discussed by FirstEnergy management during a conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 29. A question-and-answer session will follow.
Investors, customers
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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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House Ways & Means Chairman Smith Issues Statement at Hearing on Growing Business of Sports
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following 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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"Today's hearing continues a long-running effort by the Ways and Means Committee of aggressive oversight over our nation's tax code, and an area that demands our attention is the $2.5 trillion global sports industry.
"Fr
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ICYMI: Pa. Gov. Shapiro 'Takes Center Stage in America 250 Celebrations,' Calling on Pennsylvanians to Continue the Work of Our Founders and Defend Democracy
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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ICYMI: Governor Shapiro "Takes Center Stage in America 250 Celebrations," Calling on Pennsylvanians to Continue the Work of Our Founders and Defend Democracy
"If Madison were here today, he'd be really concerned about how one man has accumulated so much power and is wielding it in really dangerous ways, and I hope that at this 250-year mark we find our way back."
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Kelly highlights Working Families Tax Cuts success as the law's one-year anniversary nears
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Kelly highlights Working Families Tax Cuts success as the law's one-year anniversary nears
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, ahead of the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump signing the Working Families Tax Cuts into law, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, highlighted the benefits tens of millions of Americans received during the first tax season un
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KIDNEYCURE ANNOUNCES 2026 GRANT RECIPIENTS Highlights
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Society of Nephrology issued the following news release:
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KIDNEYCURE ANNOUNCES 2026 GRANT RECIPIENTS Highlights
* KidneyCure, the ASN Foundation for Kidney Research, is the largest private funder of kidney research and is proud to support a cohort of 56 investigators with over $4 million in 2026 funding.
* The 34 new grantees represent the sharpest scientific minds and most promising researchers in the kidney community.
* In uncertain times for biomed
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Latest awards and appointments for Penn faculty
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Latest awards and appointments for Penn faculty
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Roxanne Euben, Walter H. and Leonore C. Annenberg Professor in the Social Sciences at the School of Arts & Sciences (SAS), has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the American Political Science Association's David Easton Award for her book, "Driven to their Knees: Humiliation in Contemporary Politics." Also in SAS, Guy Grossman received th
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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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FORT BELVOIR, Va. -
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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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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NCCN Advocates for Enhanced Electronic Prior Authorization and Standardized Biomarker Terminology in Healthcare Interoperability Rule
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for prescription drugs affecting Medicare Advantage organizations, state Medicaid programs, and other federal health plans. The organization emphasizes the importance of streamlined electronic prior authorization process
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Pa. Community & Economic Development Dept.: Shapiro Administration Invests $750,000 Through New PIDA Loan to Spur Business Growth and Job Creation in Erie County
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on July 1, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Invests $750,000 Through New PIDA Loan to Spur Business Growth and Job Creation in Erie County
The project supported by this loan through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) will inject more than $1.7 million into the economy, create two new jobs, and retain eight existing positions.
Since the Shapir
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Pa. House passes Sunshine Act 24-hour notice bill
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Pa. House passes Sunshine Act 24-hour notice bill
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HARRISBURG, July 2 - The state House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Robert Freeman that would clarify the exceptions to the 24-hour rule for meeting agendas under the Sunshine Act, in response to a November decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
"My legislation would strengthen transparen
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Pa. Officials Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Revisions to Equal Access Housing Rules
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Community and Economic Development, Harrisburg, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the 2012 and 2016 Equal Access Rules. These proposed changes seek to replace all references to "gender identity" with "sex" defined as a binary classification of male or female, impacting HUD regulations broadly and raising con
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Pa. Revenue Department Releases Fiscal Year 2025-26 Collections, Commonwealth Collects $1.1 Billion Above Original Estimate
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue issued the following news:
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Revenue Department Releases Fiscal Year 2025-26 Collections, Commonwealth Collects $1.1 Billion Above Original Estimate
Pennsylvania ends the 2025-26 fiscal year with revenue collections $1.1 billion more than anticipated, putting the Commonwealth in a strong financial position.
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Pennsylvania ended the 2025-26 fiscal year with $48.9 billion in General Fund collections, Revenue Secret
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Pa. State Sen. Bartolotta Bill to Designate Rye Whiskey as State's Official State Spirit Advances
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release:
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Bartolotta Bill to Designate Rye Whiskey as Pennsylvania's Official State Spirit Advances
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to designate rye whiskey as the official spirit of the commonwealth was approved this week by the State Government Committee.
Senate Bill 1248 recognizes Pennsylvania's historic role in shaping America's whiskey tradition while celebratin
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Pa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity: $224 Million in Property Tax/Rent Rebate Payments Sent to Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Treasurer Stacy Garrity: $224 Million in Property Tax/Rent Rebate Payments Sent to Pennsylvanians
Applications for rebates can be filed through December 31, 2026
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Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that $224.4 million has been sent to 372,291 Pennsylvanians through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program.
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"Every year the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program h
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Pa. Workforce Development Association Raises Concerns Over OMB Uniform Guidance Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association, Harrisburg, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200). PWDA represents the state's 22 Local Workforce Development Boards and partners involved in administering federal workforce programs under the Workforce Innovation and O
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Penn State acoustics offers online certificate program for career advancement
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State acoustics offers online certificate program for career advancement
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Graduate Program in Acoustics is now offering three graduate certificate options, enabling working professions, as well as engineering graduate students in other discipline areas, the opportunity to further their careers by upskilling or reskilling. The program recently roun
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Pennsylvania Army National Guard Conducts 'Ghillie Wash' Training Event
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Pennsylvania Army National Guard Conducts 'Ghillie Wash' Training Event
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Soldiers assigned to the Pennsylvania Army National Guard's Multi-Purpose Company, 1st Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, 56th Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, participated in a ghillie wash training exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, June 25, 2026.
During the event, the soldiers were put through a period
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court agrees to hear jury trial case
SACRAMENTO, California, July 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court agrees to hear jury trial case
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; July 2, 2026: Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court agreed to hear a financial professional's challenge to the state's power to impose massive civil penalties without a jury trial. The court will consider whether the Pennsylvania Constitution required the state to provide Elliot
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PennWest Clarion student drives communication forward
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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PennWest Clarion student drives communication forward
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For Natalie Reynolds, every day as a press office intern with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation brings a new opportunity to inform the public and strengthen the communication skills she's developed at PennWest Clarion.
A communication major from Glasgow, Pennsylvania, Reynolds is spending her internship supporting PennDOT's District 2 communicati
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PennWest students put talent to work for Oil City, Venango County
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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PennWest students put talent to work for Oil City, Venango County
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PennWest students are playing a central role this summer in strengthening Oil City's downtown and local economy. Through internships supported by McElhattan Foundation grants, students are working with the Oil City Main Street Program, ARTS Oil City, Venango County Chamber of Commerce, and Century Design and Fine Arts Studio.
These partnerships g
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Ranking Members Raskin, Scanlon, Jayapal Issue Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Trump vs. Barbara
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on June 30, 2026, with Reps. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, and Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement, after the Supreme Court released its decision in Trump vs. Barbara:
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"The first sentence of the
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Record Number of Athletes Earn PSAC Scholar-Athlete Status
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Millersville University posted the following news:
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Record Number of Athletes Earn PSAC Scholar-Athlete Status
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Millersville University Athletics' student-athletes excelled in the classroom in 2025-26, as the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference announced Wednesday that a department-record 246 Marauders had earned PSAC Scholar-Athlete status.
Millersville increased its total number of PSAC Scholar-Athletes for the 11th consecutive year. The tot
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Remembering Dr. Michal Wargo, Assistant Professor of Education at Geneva College
BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- Geneva College issued the following news:
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Remembering Dr. Michal Wargo, Assistant Professor of Education at Geneva College
Our Geneva College community mourns the passing of Assistant Professor of Education Michal Wargo, EdD, who went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2026.
Wargo faithfully served Geneva College's Department of Education, where she prepared future teachers with excellence, compassion, and a deep commitment to Christ. A gifted educator
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Richard Goldfarb reflects on his education at the University
RENO, Nevada, July 1 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Richard Goldfarb reflects on his education at the University
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Richard Goldfarb '81 M.S. (geohydrology) has a few stories that he said probably shouldn't be told about the hijinks he got into during his master's degree, a time he looks back on fondly. Goldfarb was a master's student at the University of Nevada, Reno and worked on his hydrology degree with the Desert Research Institute (DRI).
Today, Goldfarb i
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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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Here is the text of the letter:
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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Shelenberger named associate dean for student success
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Westminster College posted the following news:
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Shelenberger named associate dean for student success
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Westminster College has promoted Jessica Shelenberger to associate dean for student success, recognizing her leadership in expanding academic support programs and creating innovative initiatives that help students thrive.
Since becoming director of the Office of Academic Success in 2018, Shelenberger has overseen tutoring, academic coaching an
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Southeastern Legal Foundation Files Title IX Complaint Against Pennsylvania School District for Allowing Biological Male to Use Female Restroom
ROSWELL, Georgia, July 2 -- The Southeastern Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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Southeastern Legal Foundation Files Title IX Complaint Against Pennsylvania School District for Allowing Biological Male to Use Female Restroom
Today, Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF), a national nonprofit legal organization dedicated to defending constitutional rights, filed a Title IX complaint with the Department of Education (DOE) against the Upper Perkiomen School District in Montgom
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Talen Energy Urges EPA to Revise Coal Combustion Residuals Regulations to Align With Industry Needs and Statutory Authority
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Talen Energy Corp., Allentown, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing detailed concerns and support regarding the agency's proposed amendments to coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulations. The letter addresses EPA's April 2026 proposal to amend the hazardous and solid waste management system, focusing on legacy CCR surface impoundments and the coal combustion residuals management unit (CCRMU) category.
Talen
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Temple expands Honors pathways through new agreement with Bucks County Community College
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Temple expands Honors pathways through new agreement with Bucks County Community College
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A new Honors-to-Honors agreement creates a seamless transfer pathway for high-achieving Bucks County Community College students into Temple's expanding Honors Program.
Bucks County Community College President and CEO Patrick M. Jones (left) and Temple President John Fry (right) sign a new Honors-to-Honors Agreeme
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The Medical Minute: Let the experts handle the Independence Day fireworks
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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The Medical Minute: Let the experts handle the Independence Day fireworks
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HERSHEY, Pa. -The annual tradition of pops, bangs and light shows that celebrate the July 4 holiday often result in an altogether different holiday tradition nobody wants.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported an estimated 13,000 injuries involving fireworks and 15 deaths nationwide in 2024, its mo
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Thiel College summer visit event for prospective students set for July 24
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Thiel College issued the following news release:
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Thiel College summer visit event for prospective students set for July 24
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GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College will welcome prospective students and their families to campus July 24 for a Tomcat Tailgate, the College's signature summer admission visit event, featuring academic and student life sessions, meetings with faculty and coaches, campus tours and a tailgate-style cookout.
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Tracy S. Brala '90 VSB to Receive 2026 St. Thomas of Villanova Alumni Medal
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Villanova University issued the following news release:
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Tracy S. Brala '90 VSB to Receive 2026 St. Thomas of Villanova Alumni Medal
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VILLANOVA, Pa. (July 2, 2026) - The Villanova University Alumni Association (VUAA) has announced the selection of Tracy Setlock Brala '90 VSB as the recipient of its 2026 St. Thomas of Villanova Alumni Medal. The medal is the highest award bestowed by the VUAA and is presented to alumni for outstanding service and for r
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Understanding the World Cup as a media event
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Understanding the World Cup as a media event
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Every four years, the FIFA World Cup captures the attention of billions, making it one of the largest and most influential media events in the world.
Katerina Girginova, co-founder and co-director of the Annenberg Extended Reality Lab and a scholar of global media, audiences, and technology at the Annenberg School for Communication, sees the W
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Ursinus Launches First Programming Under APEX Center for Humanities in Action
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Ursinus College issued the following news:
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Ursinus Launches First Programming Under APEX Center for Humanities in Action
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Students are already benefitting from programming under Ursinus College's new Center for Humanities in Action (CHIA). The grant-funded center is being established to support student research, internships, and community-engaged scholarship in the humanities, arts, and social sciences.
Lori Daggar, Ph.D., associate professor of
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Vishay Intertechnology 34 PHE Multi-Turn Absolute Position Sensor Delivers High Accuracy and Stability at a Reduced Cost
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Vishay Intertechnology 34 PHE Multi-Turn Absolute Position Sensor Delivers High Accuracy and Stability at a Reduced Cost
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new ready-to-use multi-turn absolute position sensor designed for high accuracy and long term stability in demanding environments. Featuring non-contacting Hall Effect technology, the Vishay Sferni
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Voting Rights Groups Secure Legal Win for Pennsylvania Voter Privacy
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The League of Women Voters posted the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Voting Rights Groups Secure Legal Win for Pennsylvania Voter Privacy
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 Pennsylvania. The civil rights groups, represented by the ACLU, the ACLU of Pennsylvania, and the Public Intere
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What They Are Saying About Thompson's Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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What They Are Saying About Thompson's Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Reform Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) held a press conference with co-sponsors and stakeholders celebrating the introduction of H.R. 9535, the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026. This legislation is supported by more than 400 stakeholder groups across the entire ag
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Whitehouse Renews Probe into Cop-Beaters Slush Fund and Trump Family Tax Fraud Amnesty Deal
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Whitehouse Renews Probe into Cop-Beaters Slush Fund and Trump Family Tax Fraud Amnesty Deal
Whitehouse demands answers ahead of nomination hearing for Todd Blanche, who greenlighted the purported settlement and whose DOJ is being scrutinized for potentially committing a "fraud on the court" in Florida
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U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), the Ranking Member of Senate Judiciary Subcomm
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Wiley and Big Ten Academic Alliance Sign Agreement to Advance Open Scholarship Across Leading U.S. Institutions
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 3 -- Wiley posted the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Wiley and Big Ten Academic Alliance Sign Agreement to Advance Open Scholarship Across Leading U.S. Institutions
The agreement includes full read access and unlimited publishing for hybrid journals and expands access across 16 flagship universities and 19 affiliate campuses
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Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific disc
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Women's Law Project Opposes HUD Proposal on Equal Access Rule
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Women's Law Project, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing strong opposition to proposed modifications to the agency's Equal Access Rule. The organization highlights concerns that these changes would eliminate protections based on gender identity and sexual orientation, particularly affecting LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking shelter and housing assistance.
The Women's Law Project
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Yale University: Hungry Bacteria and Way to Scale Up Data
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 3 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Hungry bacteria and a new way to scale up data
Yale researchers present novel strategies for creating computer simulations and providing better emergency care, uncover new information about gut bacteria, and moderate a national discussion about science.
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This month's "Insights & Outcomes" brings the summer sizzle with news about the adaptability of gut bacteria, a statistics success story, and a Ya
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