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18 Budget Wins Secured by Pa. Gov. Shapiro, Including Historic Investments in Education, More Funding for Vo-Tech, Additional State Troopers, and More
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 12, 2026: * * * 18 Budget Wins Secured by Governor Shapiro, Including Historic Investments in Education, More Funding for Vo-Tech, Additional State Troopers, and More With one of the only divided legislatures in the nation, Governor Shapiro brought legislative leaders in both parties together to secure many of the priorities he laid out in his Budget Address in February. - Today  more
AACOM President and CEO Featured on AHA Podcast Highlights Osteopathic Medicine's Role in Strengthening the Healthcare Workforce
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news release: * * * AACOM President and CEO Featured on AHA Podcast Highlights Osteopathic Medicine's Role in Strengthening the Healthcare Workforce * Dr. Cain discusses how osteopathic medicine addresses physician shortages while meeting healthcare needs (Bethesda, MD) - The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) is highlighting the  more
AEM Announces Northeast Leg of "AEM Manufacturing Express" Tour
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, July 13 [Category: Business] -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued the following news: * * * AEM Announces Northeast Leg of "AEM Manufacturing Express" Tour * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) today announced the next leg of the "AEM Manufacturing Express," which will hit the road on August 31 for the third consecutive year. During the Northeast leg of the award-winning national tour, the "AEM Manufacturing Express" will   more
AFP-PA Calls Out 2026 Budget for Failure to Solve Deficit
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-PA Calls Out 2026 Budget for Failure to Solve Deficit * HARRISBURG, PA - Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) criticized progressive state lawmakers and Governor Josh Shapiro on Sunday for signing a $50.8 billion budget that fails to solve the state's spending deficit. As the state's largest grassroots organization, AFP-PA called on state lawmakers to bal  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding
SACRAMENTO, California, July 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding * OMB's proposed rule would provide Trump Administration with broad authority to impose its political agenda via more than $1 trillion in federal grant funding each year OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coa  more
Ballard Spahr Recognized in BTI Consulting's Client Service A-Team 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ballard Spahr Recognized in BTI Consulting's Client Service A-Team 2026 * Ballard Spahr has been named to the 2026 edition of The BTI Consulting Group 's Client Service A-Team, a ranking of law firms recognized for delivering elite client service. Ballard Spahr earned top-tier rankings in the categories of Improving Client Service Faster Than Everyone Else and  more
BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Richmond May 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Richmond May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region * * * Workers in the Richmond, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $32.89 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Lori Keller noted that higher paying major occupational groups in  more
BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Richmond May 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Richmond May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region * * * Workers in the Richmond, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $32.89 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Lori Keller noted that higher paying major occupational groups in  more
Celebrating 10 Years: Shapiro Administration Highlights Impact of L&I's MY Work Program for Students With Disabilities in Allegheny County Community Where It All Began
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news on July 13, 2026: * * * Celebrating 10 Years: Shapiro Administration Highlights Impact of L&I's MY Work Program for Students With Disabilities in Allegheny County Community Where It All Began What started as a 50-student pilot program in McKeesport in 2016 has transformed into a statewide initiative that this summer alone is connecting more than 1,000 students with disabilities to   more
Center for American Progress: How Policymakers Can Scale CTE To Meet Workforce Demands
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * How Policymakers Can Scale CTE To Meet Workforce Demands Public interest in career and technical education (CTE) is surging, driven by mounting labor shortages in high-demand fields and anxieties over the future impact of artificial intelligence. Between the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, K-12 enrollment in CTE programs increased by 10 percent. Still, federal support remains in  more
Dinsmore Advises Organic Remedies in Pennsylvania's First Cannabis Industry ESOP
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dinsmore Advises Organic Remedies in Pennsylvania's First Cannabis Industry ESOP * Dinsmore represented Pennsylvania-based Organic Remedies in its transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a landmark transaction believed to be the first ESOP established by a cannabis company in Pennsylvania and among the first of its kind in the U.S. cannabis industry. T  more
Discovery Grants awarded to 31 students for research support
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Discovery Grants awarded to 31 students for research support * Thirty-one students earned Discovery Grants to help fund their summer research and projects, gaining the opportunity for valuable experience in the field, in the lab and abroad.  Discovery Grant applications are open to all current undergraduate Penn State students at all campuses, regardless of major. Applications typically  more
Discovery Grants awarded to 31 students for research support
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Discovery Grants awarded to 31 students for research support * Thirty-one students earned Discovery Grants to help fund their summer research and projects, gaining the opportunity for valuable experience in the field, in the lab and abroad.  Discovery Grant applications are open to all current undergraduate Penn State students at all campuses, regardless of major. A  more
Duane Morris Partner Terrance Evans Selected as a 2026 Leader of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys by the Los Angeles Business Journal
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Partner Terrance Evans Selected as a 2026 Leader of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys by the Los Angeles Business Journal * LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2026 -Duane Morris LLP partner Terrance J. Evans has been selected as a 2026 Leader of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys by the Los Angeles Business Journal. This special edition recognizes some  more
Eating an avocado a day lowers heart disease risk factor for people with obesity
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Eating an avocado a day lowers heart disease risk factor for people with obesity * Eating an avocado every day may decrease heart disease risk in adults with obesity, according to a recent study led by researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences and published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology.  The team found that regular avocado consumption was associated with   more
Examining the important and changing landscape of children's media
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Examining the important and changing landscape of children's media * People who saw "Toy Story" in theaters as children in 1995 may now be taking their own kids to see "Toy Story 5," a movie that deals with themes of technology, making friends and fitting in, and feelings of obsolescence. But beyond this movie, what is the role of children's media in child development? What are the impact  more
Explore Cybersecurity Careers and Arcadia's New Degree Program
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * Explore Cybersecurity Careers and Arcadia's New Degree Program * Every time you unlock your phone, check a banking app, submit schoolwork online, stream a show, or sign in to a school account, cybersecurity is working behind the scenes. Digital systems now shape how people learn, work, shop, travel, communicate, receive health care, and manage personal information. As more of daily life moves online, org  more
FactCheck.org Wins Sigma Delta Chi Award for Fact-Checking Tariff Claims
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release: * * * FactCheck.org Wins Sigma Delta Chi Award for Fact-Checking Tariff Claims * FactCheck.org, a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC), has been honored with the Society of Professional Journalists' 2025 Award for Fact Checking for a set of three articles fact-checking President Donald Trump's claims about tariffs. The winning entry, compri  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Non-Dominant Carrier Telecommunications And/Or Interconnected VOIP Services
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-163): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to th  more
Grove City recognized as College of Distinction
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: * * * Grove City recognized as College of Distinction * Grove City College is a 2026-27 College of Distinction, recognized for its overall excellence, Christian character, standout education, business, and engineering programs, career services, and support of international students. Colleges of Distinction, an online college search resource, draws on in-depth research to highlight schools that ex  more
House Unanimously Passes Fitzpatrick-Golden Bipartisan Bill To Ban Foreign Money In American Elections
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * House Unanimously Passes Fitzpatrick-Golden Bipartisan Bill To Ban Foreign Money In American Elections Fitzpatrick-authored legislation closes a dangerous loophole allowing foreign nationals to finance ballot initiatives, referenda, and recall elections - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act, bipartisan legislation led by Cong  more
Indian as Apple Pie: Ursinus alumna brings Indian cooking into homes nationwide with new cooking show
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Indian as Apple Pie: Ursinus alumna brings Indian cooking into homes nationwide with new cooking show * Anupy Singla '90 remembers experimenting with different recipes inside the Shreiner Hall kitchen. Even as a college student, she was obsessed with cooking. "Whatever I could manage without getting in trouble," she recalled, laughing. Today, Singla is a best-selling cookbook author and host the natio  more
Industrial engineering professor named manufacturing engineering fellow
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Industrial engineering professor named manufacturing engineering fellow * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Soundar Kumara, the Allen E. and Allen M. Pearce Professor of Industrial Engineering at Penn State, has been named to the Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME) College of Fellows. Kumara was among eight manufacturing professionals inducted into the 2026 class of fellows. Established in   more
Institute for Justice: Public Interest Law Firm Warns PA Lawmakers Against Regulating Speech
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 14 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Public Interest Law Firm Warns PA Lawmakers Against Regulating Speech This week, the Institute for Justice (IJ) warned Pennsylvania lawmakers that attempting to regulate how the term "state fair" is used would violate residents' First Amendment rights. A state representative recently circulated a memo proposing a bill to "prohibit fairs in Pennsylvania from using the title 'st  more
Jay Scifers Officially Takes the Helm as Moravian University Provost
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * Jay Scifers Officially Takes the Helm as Moravian University Provost Jay Scifers has never shied away from a challenge. As Moravian University's new provost he's taking on one of the biggest in higher education: helping the university adapt to a rapidly changing landscape by rethinking programs, embracing innovation, and continuing to prepare students for tomorrow's workforce. "I like challeng  more
Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Advance AI-Driven Pediatric Cancer Research
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Advance AI-Driven Pediatric Cancer Research * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA), co-chair of the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus, joined Representatives Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Ami Bera, M.D. (D-Calif.) in introducing the Accelerating Innovation (AI) for Kids Act, bipartisan legislation that would accelerate the use   more
Kelly leads resolution marking second anniversary of Trump assassination attempt in Butler
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly leads resolution marking second anniversary of Trump assassination attempt in Butler * U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), introduced a resolution to recognize the second anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. The resolution also honors the life of Corey Comperatore, who was killed during the shooting; and, th  more
Landmark gift to build program promoting empathy and compassion
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Landmark gift to build program promoting empathy and compassion * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Longtime Penn State volunteer Charlene Friedman has stepped forward with a landmark gift to galvanize research and policy interventions centered on empathy and compassion. Her support will be directed to enhance an initiative called the Program on Empathy, Awareness and Compassion in Education (PEACE).  more
Meniere's disease may begin early in inner ear development
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Meniere's disease may begin early in inner ear development * By analyzing genetic data from nearly 2 million people, researchers have unlocked a new scientific understanding of Meniere's disease, a chronic and often debilitating inner ear disorder. A team from the Perelman School of Medicine has found evidence that the condition may be linked in part to how the inner ear develops early in l  more
Metals' atomic arrangement can create 'corrosion highways' in nuclear reactors
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Metals' atomic arrangement can create 'corrosion highways' in nuclear reactors * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA. -Nuclear reactors are traditionally powered with dense fuel rods that can produce about one gigawatt of carbon-free electricity daily, enough to power about 100,000,000 lightbulbs. Newer power plant designs using molten salt for cooling instead of the water found in traditional reactors c  more
Misericordia University Women with Children Program Featured at Pennsylvania State of the Woman Listening Session
DALLAS, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Misericordia University posted the following news: * * * Misericordia University Women with Children Program Featured at Pennsylvania State of the Woman Listening Session * Statewide Listening Tour Showcases Misericordia's Commitment to Supporting Single Mothers and Their Families DALLAS, Pa. -Katherine Pohlidal, director of the Ruth Matthews Bourger Women with Children Program at Misericordia University, recently participated as a featured speaker during G  more
Morgan Lewis Bolsters White Collar Litigation and Healthcare Capabilities With Former US Attorney's Office Section Chief in Chicago
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Bolsters White Collar Litigation and Healthcare Capabilities with Former US Attorney's Office Section Chief in Chicago CHICAGO: Morgan Lewis continues to strengthen its global trial and investigations team with the addition of Heidi Manschreck, who joins the firm as a partner in Chicago. Heidi has spent nearly two decades in government service, most r  more
National Park Service Seeks Public Comments on Historic Place Nominations Across 11 States, including Lancaster County, Neb.
WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is inviting public comment on 22 properties nominated before June 27, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Mozart, The, (Apartment Buildings in Washington, DC, MPS), 1630 Fuller Street NW, Washington, MP100013260 Ritz, The, (Apartment Buildings in Washington, DC, MPS), 1631 Euclid Street NW, Washington, MP100013279 MINNESOTA St. Louis Co  more
Nearly 200 Patient, Public Health and Health Care Professional Groups Strongly Endorse Bill that Would Improve Patient Access to Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Nearly 200 Patient, Public Health and Health Care Professional Groups Strongly Endorse Bill that Would Improve Patient Access to Clinical Trials * Nearly 200 patient advocacy, public health and health care professional organizations sent a letter to the Senate declaring their strong support for the Clinical Trial Modernization Act (S. 4440/H.R. 3521). The bipa  more
Neilson bill to streamline the ignition interlock program heads to Gov. Shapiro
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Neilson bill to streamline the ignition interlock program heads to Gov. Shapiro * Legislation (House Bill 1862) driven forward by state Rep. Ed Neilson, chair of the PA House Transportation Committee, to streamline and reform administrative procedures related to the ignition interlock program, passed the General Assembly Sunday and is headed to Gov. Josh Shapiro for his signature.   more
PA Chamber Statement on FY 2026-27 State Budget Agreement
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry issued the following statement on July 12, 2026: * * * PA Chamber Statement on FY 2026-27 State Budget Agreement The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry today issued the following statement on the enactment of Pennsylvania's Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget: "State budgets are an opportunity to make Pennsylvania more competitive, and we appreciate elements of this budget that continue the Commonwealth'  more
Pa. Gov. Shapiro Signs Bipartisan 2026-27 Budget, Securing Major Priorities From His Budget Proposal Including Historic Investments in Education, More Funding for Vo-Tech, More State Troopers, and Child Care Support for Families
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 12, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Signs Bipartisan 2026-27 Budget, Securing Major Priorities from His Budget Proposal Including Historic Investments in Education, More Funding for Vo-Tech, More State Troopers, and Child Care Support for Families With one of the only divided legislatures in the nation, Governor Shapiro brought legislative leaders in both parties together to pass a b  more
Pa. Gov. Shapiro's Remarks as Prepared During 2026-27 Budget Signing Ceremony
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 12, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro's Remarks as Prepared During 2026-27 Budget Signing Ceremony Today, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered remarks before signing the 2026-27 Budget into law - a balanced budget that secures many of the investments the Governor called for in his 2026 Budget Address - investing in our schools, growing our economy, expanding our workforce, making our commun  more
Pa. Senate Republicans Approves Fiscally Responsible State Budget
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on July 12, 2026: * * * PA Senate Approves Fiscally Responsible State Budget The Senate approved a fiscally responsible state budget today that stands up for taxpayers, doesn't raise taxes on Pennsylvania families and supports affordability and job growth, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Commit  more
Pa. State Sen. Argall Bill to Remove Employment Barriers for Cosmetologists Set for Enactment
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on July 12, 2026: * * * Argall Bill to Remove Employment Barriers for Cosmetologists Set for Enactment Legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to streamline licensing for cosmetology professionals across state lines is set to become law after being approved by the House of Representatives today. "There is no reason why a cosmetologist in good standing should need to reapply for   more
Paintable electrodes could power creative and colorful wearable sensors
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Paintable electrodes could power creative and colorful wearable sensors * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Engineers at Penn State are blending art and science to create cute, paint-on tattoos that could help spot heart attacks early, power robotic prosthetics and read brain waves -all within a colorful, customizable system that can be easily washed away or reapplied. The team has designed and fil  more
PASSHE Pledge: Scholarship for Eligible In-State Students
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * PASSHE Pledge: Scholarship for Eligible In-State Students * Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education has created the systemwide "PASSHE Pledge," a last-dollar scholarship initiative to cover remaining tuition costs for in-state undergraduate students who receive both a federal Pell Grant and a PA State Grant. The initiative will begin in fall 2027. Under the pledge, eligible students acro  more
Pediatric Clinics Provide Quality Interpeter Services for Non-english Languages but Fall Short in Follow-up, Caregivers Report
ITASCA, Illinois, July 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: * * * Pediatric Clinics Provide Quality Interpeter Services for Non-english Languages but Fall Short in Follow-up, Caregivers Report * Pennsylvania families who received health care with the help of an interpreter for non-English language communication reported high-quality service but found few written resources or follow-up visits available using the concordant language. T  more
Penn State Health Relocates Inpatient Psychiatric Services to Holy Spirit Medical Center
HERSHEY, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Pennsylvania State University Penn State Health issued the following news: * * * Penn State Health relocates inpatient psychiatric services to Holy Spirit Medical Center Investment in new inpatient facilities supports comprehensive behavioral health care, research and education across the region - Penn State Health is relocating inpatient psychiatric services for adults, adolescents and children to Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center today, opening  more
Penn State to receive performance-based funding in 2026-27 state budget
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State to receive performance-based funding in 2026-27 state budget * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Pennsylvania General Assembly has approved a 2026-27 state budget that includes more than $4 million in new performance-based funding for Penn State, marking the University's first increase in state education funding since the 2019-20 fiscal year. Penn State's traditional general support   more
Penn State-Berks: Discovery Grants Awarded to 31 Students for Research Support
READING, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Discovery Grants awarded to 31 students for research support UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Thirty-one students earned Discovery Grants to help fund their summer research and projects, gaining the opportunity for valuable experience in the field, in the lab and abroad. Discovery Grant applications are open to all current undergraduate Penn State students at all campuses, regardless of major  more
Pennsylvania State University Greater Allegheny: Student Presents AI Research at International Healthcare Technology Conference
MCKEESPORT, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Pennsylvania State University Greater Allegheny campus issued the following news: * * * Student presents AI research at international healthcare technology conference Adam Baughman, a student in the biomedical engineering technology program at Penn State Greater Allegheny, joined instructor Joie Marhefka in presenting original research on artificial intelligence (AI) at the 2026 AAMI eXchange, held June 19-22 in Denver, Colorado. Another biomedical enginee  more
Pennsylvania's New Budget Bets Big on the Basics: Funding, Teachers, and Literacy
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 12 [Category: Education] -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania's New Budget Bets Big on the Basics: Funding, Teachers, and Literacy * Teach Plus PA Applauds State Budget That Boosts Adequacy Funding, Literacy, and the Educator Workforce Harrisburg, PA, July 12, 2026-Teach Plus Pennsylvania today issued   more
PennWest professor helps reshape understanding of Arctic geological evolution
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest professor helps reshape understanding of Arctic geological evolution * For Dr. Daniel Harris, revisiting old field notes meant reliving months spent mapping remote mountain ranges in Siberia and Alaska - complete with harsh weather, swarms of bugs and the occasional bear encounter. Those experiences, combined with years of research and collaboration, helped produce a major scientific publication that of  more
Political Scientist Dominic Tierney Says Iran War Another Example of U.S. Military Quagmire
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Political Scientist Dominic Tierney Says Iran War Another Example of U.S. Military Quagmire * Claude C. Smith '14 Professor of Political Science Dominic Tierney recently appeared on NPR's "Weekend Edition Saturday" with Scott Simon to discuss the uncertain future of the ongoing war with Iran. Tierney, the author of How We Fight: Crusades, Quagmires, and the American Way of War (Little, Brown, & Co., 20  more
Private equity recovery gains momentum as selectivity reshapes dealmaking
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] (TNSrpt) -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Private equity recovery gains momentum as selectivity reshapes dealmaking * Global law firm Reed Smith announced the launch of its Private Equity Mid-Year Report 2026, which analyzes first-half market activity and provides an outlook for private equity investors, portfolio companies, and dealmakers throughout the remainder of 2026. The report finds that pr  more
Reed Smith Legal Solutions launches Aquarius, the market-leading legal services platform for the crypto-asset industry
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith Legal Solutions launches Aquarius, the market-leading legal services platform for the crypto-asset industry * LONDON - Reed Smith, a global law firm, announced that its technology division, Reed Smith Legal Solutions, has launched Aquarius, a new automated legal services platform designed for crypto-asset issuers and offerors to comply with the EU's landma  more
Rep. Raskin, Sen. Durbin Issue Letter to FBI Director Patel
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following letter to FBI Director Kashyap Patel: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 8, 2026 The Honorable Kashyap Patel Director Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20535 Dear Director Patel: We write in light of the growing numb  more
Sen. Schmitt, 5 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Acting AG Blanche, Assistant AG McDonald
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, with five co-signers issued the following letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Assistant AG Colin McDonald: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 10, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Acting Attorney General of the United States U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 - The Honorable Colin McDonald Assistant Attorney General of the United States U.S. Department of Ju  more
Senate Judiciary Committee Sets July 16 Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 9 a.m. on July 16 2026, at 216 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees * Daniel Desmond Domenico, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit * Daniel Mack Traynor, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit * Matthew R. Byrne, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio * Angela Veronica Colmenero, to be United States Distri  more
Senate Passes Bartolotta Bill to Designate Rye Whiskey as Pennsylvania's Official State Spirit
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on July 12, 2026: * * * Senate Passes Bartolotta Bill to Designate Rye Whiskey as Pennsylvania's Official State Spirit The Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) with bipartisan support to designate rye whiskey as the official spirit of the commonwealth. Senate Bill 1248 recognizes Pennsylvania's historic role in shaping America's whiskey tradition wh  more
Study finds carbon capture and storage could help curb emissions from AI-driven data center boom
HOUSTON, Texas, July 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Study finds carbon capture and storage could help curb emissions from AI-driven data center boom * As artificial intelligence accelerates demand for computing power across the U.S., a new study co-authored by Hon Chung Lau, adjunct professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University and founder of Low Carbon Energies LLC, has found that carbon capture and storage could play  more
The Department of Energy's Atmospheric Radiation Measurement User Facility Names New Director
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * The Department of Energy's Atmospheric Radiation Measurement User Facility Names New Director * RICHLAND, Wash. -Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has selected atmospheric scientist Larry Berg as the next director of the Department of Energy's Atmospheric Radiation Measurement User Facility. Nine DOE national laboratories manage and operate ARM, with the director'  more
The impact of microplastics--and how to limit exposure
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The impact of microplastics--and how to limit exposure * Sun, sand, and surf are the mainstays of a beach day. But something else now lingers along the coast and other outdoor spaces: bits of plastic broken down so small that scientists need special tools to see them. These microplastics have been building up for decades. In some coastal sediments, plastic deposition has doubled roughly e  more
The math of fitting in
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The math of fitting in * Think back to the first week at a new job, at a new school, in a new city. You weren't sure whether to say "hi" to neighbors in passing or keep your eyes down. You didn't know whether to speak up in meetings or hang back, to call people by their first names or formal titles. Then, one day, it clicked. Suddenly you knew what to do. How exactly do we learn those uns  more
TIME Names Aramark Among America's Best Companies 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * TIME Names Aramark Among America's Best Companies 2026 Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a leading global provider of food and facilities services, has been named to TIME's America's Best Companies 2026 list. The recognition honors organizations that excel in employee satisfaction, financial performance, and transparency in sustainab  more
Town hall to focus on research security and evolving federal requirements
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Town hall to focus on research security and evolving federal requirements * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's research community is invited to attend a research town hall at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, focused on research security, international collaborations and the growing federal requirements that affect the University's research enterprise. The event will be hosted by Senior Vice P  more
Two Oles receive Rossing Physics Scholarship
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, July 13 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Two Oles receive Rossing Physics Scholarship * Whether modeling the behavior of atoms in a computer simulation or exploring the next generation of cancer treatments, St. Olaf College students Sonja Ebey '27 and Benji Zupfer '27 have found different ways to pursue the same goal: using physics to better understand and improve the world around them. Their commitment to research and academic excellence has earn  more
U.S. Border Patrol Acting Deputy Chief, Customs & Border Protection Executive Director Holtzer, Testify Before House Homeland Security Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence released the following joint testimony by Jason Schneider, acting deputy chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, and Christopher Holtzer, executive director of operations at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection, from a June 30, 2026, joint hearing entitled "Northern Exposure: Assessing the Evolving Threat Landscape at   more
U.S. Workers Know They Must Adapt But Action Is Stalling, New ETS Report Reveals
PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 14 (TNSrep) -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * U.S. Workers Know They Must Adapt but Action Is Stalling, New ETS Report Reveals 2026 ETS Human Progress Report -- 50 States Edition reveals "adaptability paralysis," with 78% of U.S. workers saying job security no longer exists without continuous adaptation, yet proactive upskilling trailing global peers - U.S. workers overwhelmingly recognize that adaptability i  more
Virginia Joins Suit to Stop Trump Administration From Blocking Funding Addressing Homelessness
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Virginia Joins Suit to Stop Trump Administration from Blocking Funding Addressing Homelessness Attorney General Jay Jones, along with a coalition of other attorneys general, filed a suit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s unlawful funding changes. HUD is attempting yet again to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects, in  more
What People Are Saying About the 2026-27 Budget Pa. Gov. Shapiro Signed That Makes Historic Investments in Education, Addresses Critical Workforce Needs, Grows Our Economy, Supports Our Families, and Delivers for Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * What People Are Saying About the 2026-27 Budget Governor Shapiro Signed that Makes Historic Investments in Education, Addresses Critical Workforce Needs, Grows Our Economy, Supports Our Families, and Delivers for Pennsylvanians Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law the 2026-27 budget, securing significant investments and policy wins that the Governor cal  more
When One Drone Isn't Enough: CMU Builds Swarms for High-Stakes Response Efforts
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * When One Drone Isn't Enough: CMU Builds Swarms for High-Stakes Response Efforts * Response teams in high-stakes environments like natural disasters, mass casualty events and battlefields face a lot of risks. Carnegie Mellon University is developing coordinated groups of drones -called drone swarms -and AI systems that can be deployed to keep more people out of danger. Training drones to autonom  more
Whitehouse Releases Outstanding DOJ Oversight Requests Ahead of Nomination Hearing of Todd Blanche
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Releases Outstanding DOJ Oversight Requests Ahead of Nomination Hearing of Todd Blanche Whitehouse's letter from last month has yet to receive any response Unanswered questions relate to DOJ's cushy treatment of Ghislaine Maxwell, Patel's private jet use, changes to bend the justice system to Trump -  U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a senior member of the Senate Judi  more