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News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors

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'We the People' Holds a Mirror to the US at 250
STORRS, Connecticut, July 14 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 'We the People' Holds a Mirror to the US at 250 * Steven G. Smith says his projects rarely produce favorite photographs - but favorite people, he has lots of those. Add to the list the Amish farmer who Smith encountered last month while driving through rural Pennsylvania. The man was walking his horse on a lead, the light just perfect from the setting sun, when Smith drove by and to himself quest  more
ACP says underregulated dietary supplements endanger public health
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * ACP says underregulated dietary supplements endanger public health * PHILADELPHIA, July 13, 2026-Dietary supplements must be more regulated to protect public health, says the American College of Physicians (ACP). In a new paper, " Modernizing the Regulatory Framework for Dietary Supplements: A Position Paper from the American College of Physicians " published  more
Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement With 23andme Over Genetic Data Breach
JUNEAU, Alaska, July 15 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement with 23andme Over Genetic Data Breach Acting Attorney General Cori Mills today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers wor  more
AG Campbell Announces Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Announces Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million custom  more
Albright College Launches AI Education Program for K-12 Educators and Receives Grant From Glenn W. Bailey Foundation
READING, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Albright College issued the following news: * * * Albright College Launches AI Education Program for K-12 Educators and Receives Grant from Glenn W. Bailey Foundation Grant supports PDE-approved Artificial Intelligence Endorsement program launching August 2026, equipping Pennsylvania teachers with AI literacy and classroom integration skills - Albright College has received a $20,000 grant from the Glenn W. Bailey Foundation to launch what is poised to be on  more
Alvernia University Students Develop Patent-pending Nursing Education Technology, Win Regional Business Plan Competition
READING, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: * * * Alvernia students develop patent-pending nursing education technology, win regional business plan competition Learn2Inject transforms classroom innovation into award-winning healthcare startup with support from the O'Pake Institute - Three Alvernia University mechanical engineering students turned an idea born in the classroom into an award-winning healthcare innovation, securing both a provisional patent  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 15 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers w  more
ASCET Maps Semiconductor Standardization Landscape, Identifies Gaps to Sustain U.S. Leadership
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release: * * * ASCET Maps Semiconductor Standardization Landscape, Identifies Gaps to Sustain U.S. Leadership This ecosystem scan provides insight into how to support greater capacity and reliability across the semiconductor industry.  more
At Fetterman's Urging, FEMA Continues to Release Disaster Recovery Funding
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * At Fetterman's Urging, FEMA Continues to Release Disaster Recovery Funding Last week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released nearly $13.5 million in funding to support disaster recovery in Pennsylvania. The funding is the latest to be released after U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) penned a letter in April urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to   more
Attorney General Alan Wilson defends state sovereignty at the U.S. Supreme Court
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 14 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends state sovereignty at the U.S. Supreme Court * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson has filed a friend-of-the-court brief at the United States Supreme Court supporting state sovereignty and opposing one state's efforts to control how business is done in other states. A state agency in Pennsylvania wants to control the terms of cont  more
Attorney General James Secures $18 Million From 23andMe for Failing to Protect Customers' Genetic Data
ALBANY, New York, July 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $18 Million From 23andMe for Failing to Protect Customers' Genetic Data * July 14, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 42 other attorneys general today secured $18 million from genetic testing company 23andMe for failing to protect customers' private genetic data. In October 2023, 23andMe announced tha  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andme over genetic data breach
DENVER, Colorado, July 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andme over genetic data breach * July 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES PROPOSED RULE THAT THREATENS BILLIONS IN CRUCIAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR STATES
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES PROPOSED RULE THAT THREATENS BILLIONS IN CRUCIAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR STATES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 states, submitted a comment letter opposing a rule proposed by the Trump administration that would impose sweeping new unlawful and unconstitutional requirements for federal grants. The proposed rule would all  more
Attorney General Tong Leads Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for direct-to-consumer genetic testing company 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data  more
Binghamton University: Founding Pharmacy Practice Chair Leaves Behind Legacy at School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
BINGHAMTON, New York, July 14 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Founding Pharmacy Practice chair leaves behind a legacy at School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Recognized educator KarenBeth Bohan retires from SOPPS By Ethan Knox '20 At the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS), the end of an era has arrived -- for the first time in the school's history, a founding program chair, KarenBeth H. Bohan, will retire this year. "I came to Bingham  more
BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson June 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region * * * Area prices were down 0.6 percent over the two months, up 2.7 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Baltimore-Columbia-Towson was down 0.6 percent from April to June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner L  more
BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region June 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region * * * Area prices were down 0.2 percent over the past month, up 4.3 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast Region fell 0.2 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 3.1 percent, as the all   more
BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington June 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region * * * Area prices were up 1.3 percent over the two months, up 5.4 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington was up 1.3 percent for the two months ending in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Re  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City June 2026
NEW YORK, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region * * * Area prices down 0.2 percent over the month, up 4.1 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for New York-Newark-Jersey City decreased 0.2 percent from May to June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that the   more
Broad Institute Issues Commentary: What All of Us means for the future of biobanks and precision medicine
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 15 [Category: Medical] -- The Broad Institute posted the following commentary on July 14, 2026, by Stacey Gabriel executive vice president and head of platforms and scientific execution: * * * What All of Us means for the future of biobanks and precision medicine Genomics pioneer Stacey Gabriel describes how the Broad Institute helped enable the latest All of Us data release and shares the vision for an expanded national biobank. - Early in my career, I trave  more
CAIR Condemns Hate-Motivated Stabbing of Utah Muslim, Calls on Nation's Leaders to Repudiate Growing Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * CAIR Condemns Hate-Motivated Stabbing of Utah Muslim, Calls on Nation's Leaders to Repudiate Growing Anti-Muslim Rhetoric The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on elected officials and other public and community leaders to unequivocally repudiate anti-Muslim rhetoric and to reject  more
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Initiative Substantially Increases Naloxone Co-Prescribing when Outpatient Opioids Are Prescribed
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Initiative Substantially Increases Naloxone Co-Prescribing when Outpatient Opioids Are Prescribed * A multidisciplinary team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) substantially increased naloxone co-prescribing for patients prescribed outpatient opioid prescriptions through an enterprise-wide quality improvemen  more
CIAA Live the Legacy Golf Tournament Raises Support for Student Athlete Success
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 13 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Live the Legacy Golf Tournament Raises Support for Student Athlete Success * DURHAM, N.C. (July 13, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) successfully hosted its 2026 CIAA Live the Legacy Golf Tournament on Monday at Hillandale Golf Course, welcoming more than 20 teams of corporate partners, institutional leaders, alumni,  more
Civil Rights Complaint Alleges Pittsburgh School Closures Plan Discriminates Against Black Students
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Advancement Project, a non-profit that develops community-based solutions based on legal analysis and public education campaigns, issued the following news release: * * * New Civil Rights Complaint Alleges Pittsburgh School Closures Plan Discriminates Against Black Students Pittsburgh, PA -- On Tuesday, July 14, on behalf of five Black Pittsburgh Public School District (PPS) students, the Education Rights Network, 412 Justice and Advancement Project filed a civil ri  more
Client Spotlight Interview: Alsym Energy
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Client Spotlight Interview: Alsym Energy * Our partner Mark Haddad recently sat down with Mukesh Chatter, the CEO of our client Alsym Energy, to discuss Alsym's journey and the future of energy storage, including the benefits of sodium-ion batteries, Alsym's physics informed AI platform for product development, and advice for climate tech entrepreneurs. Founding and Mission   more
Congressman Cleaver Celebrates UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine Selection for $160 Million NSF Award
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleaver Celebrates UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine Selection for $160 Million NSF Award * The historic investment positions the Greater Kansas City region to strengthen America's supply chains, advance manufacturing and national security. (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), celebrates the National Science Foundation's selection   more
Cotton, Moreno to Trump, Rubio: Support De La Espriella in his Transition to Power
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Moreno to Trump, Rubio: Support De La Espriella in his Transition to Power * Contact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601 July 14, 2026 Washington, D.C. -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) today sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanking them for their recognition of President-elect of Colombia Abelardo de la Espriella a  more
EPA Proposes Approval of Alabama Coal Ash Permit Program Under RCRA
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed approving Alabama's partial coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program, concluding that the state's application meets Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) standards for most provisions and would allow the state program to operate in place of much of the federal CCR permitting program if finalized. The proposal follows an application submitted by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (A  more
EPA Seeks Input on General Permits for Coal Ash Facilities Under Federal CCR Program
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment on whether it should develop a general permit program for coal combustion residuals (CCR) facilities that would allow temporary permit coverage while individual federal or state permits are pending. Comments are due on Oct. 13, 2026. The agency issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking to gather information on whether general permits could help facilities comply with groundwater monitoring,   more
Federal Register: Justice Dept. Issues Notice on 2026 Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustments
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) is notifying the public that its civil monetary penalty amounts will not increase for the 2026 calendar year. DOJ is generally required by statute to amend its regulations annually to adjust for inflation the civil monetary penalties assessed or enforced by components of the Department. However, in accordance with guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), DOJ will continue to use the 2025 civil monetary penalty levels   more
Fetterman Celebrates 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becoming Law
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement: * * * Fetterman Celebrates 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becoming Law After President Trump refused to sign the bipartisan and bicameral 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the housing package is now forced into law as outlined in Article 1, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution. The legislative package includes a pair of bills Senator Fetterman introduced -- the Whole-Home Repairs Act and the Housing Su  more
Fox Graduate School awards 36 graduate students Fox scholarships
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Fox Graduate School awards 36 graduate students Fox scholarships * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Thirty-six Penn State graduate students have received scholarships of up to $10,000 from the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Endowment, established by Jeff and Ann Marie Fox's $20 million naming gift to Penn State's J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School. The 36 students are studying in 32 master's  more
Fox Graduate School awards 36 graduate students Fox scholarships
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Fox Graduate School awards 36 graduate students Fox scholarships * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Thirty-six Penn State graduate students have received scholarships of up to $10,000 from the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Endowment, established by Jeff and Ann Marie Fox's $20 million naming gift to Penn State's J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School. The 36 students are st  more
GCSAA Names Craig Cochran as Mid-Atlantic Regional Field Staff Representative
LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 15 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: * * * GCSAA names Craig Cochran as Mid-Atlantic regional field staff representative Cochran will be the liaison for GCSAA-affiliated chapters in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia beginning July 27 from his home office in Selinsgrove, Pa. Experienced superintendent to assist GCSAA chapters in five states - Craig Cochran has been named the field st  more
Grant Supports Growth of Juniata College Collegiate Clay Shooting Club
HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Juniata College issued the following news: * * * Grant Supports Growth of Juniata College Collegiate Clay Shooting Club The Juniata College Collegiate Clay Shooting Club is expanding its opportunities for student-athletes and improving its home range facilities through a $75,000 grant from the Midway Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports youth and collegiate shooting sports programs. The grant, combined with required matching funds, will sup  more
Houlahan Leads PA Members of Congress Demanding Answers on Delayed Grant Funding for PA Research Universities
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Houlahan Leads PA Members of Congress Demanding Answers on Delayed Grant Funding for PA Research Universities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) led a bipartisan, bicameral group of Pennsylvania Members of Congress in demanding answers of Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Russell Vought and National Science Foundation (NSF) Chief of Staff  more
House Majority Policy Committee helps shape 2026/27 state budget
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House Majority Policy Committee helps shape 2026/27 state budget * Committee hosted hearings on several issues addressed in this year's spending plan HARRISBURG, July 14 - For more than two months of legislative workdays this session, the House Majority Policy Committee traveled across the commonwealth to host hearings and roundtable discussions on the issues that matter most to P  more
How mismanagement of gout could have impacted the American Revolution
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * How mismanagement of gout could have impacted the American Revolution * Did gout-and rejection of a flower-derived chemical called colchicine as a means of treatment-alter the course of the American Revolution? This is the provocative question that Philip A. Rea, a biology professor and the Rebecka and Arie Belldegrun Distinguished Director of the Vagelos Program in Life Sciences & Manage  more
How mortgage lock-in is quietly pushing up house prices
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * How mortgage lock-in is quietly pushing up house prices * When the Federal Reserve raised interest rates between 2022 and 2024, U.S. existing home sales fell by roughly 40% to levels last seen after the Great Recession. By textbook standards, prices should have followed sales downward. They didn't. Real house prices stayed remarkably stable. A new paper, " Unlocking Mortgage Lock-In: Equi  more
How social networks reshaped society and politics
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * How social networks reshaped society and politics * What are the effects of social media on our social, political, and personal lives? How do echo chambers deepen polarization, and how do algorithms fuel extremism? In " El Vuelco: Historia personal y politica de como las redes han cambiado el mundo para siempre, " ("The Upheaval: A Personal and Political History of How Networks Changed th  more
HRSA Reports 75 Vaccine Injury Compensation Petitions Filed in June
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration published notice listing 75 vaccine injury compensation petitions received during June under federal program requirements Monday. The notice, published under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, covers petitions received by HRSA between June 1 and June 30, 2026. The agency is required by the Public Health Service Act to publish the filings after receiving ser  more
In Philadelphia, Pa. Gov. Shapiro, Mayor Parker, Secretary Rowe, Legislators, Educators, and Students Celebrate Historic Investments in Education Secured in 2026-27 Budget
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * In Philadelphia, Governor Shapiro, Mayor Parker, Secretary Rowe, Legislators, Educators, and Students Celebrate Historic Investments in Education Secured in 2026-27 Budget The 2026-27 budget signed by Governor Shapiro invests $678 million in additional funding for Pennsylvania's students -- bringing total increases for Pennsylvania's public schools to more than $3   more
Justice Dept. Certifies Tennessee's Capital Counsel System Under Federal Habeas Law
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General has certified that Tennessee has maintained a qualifying postconviction capital counsel mechanism since July 1, 1997, making the state eligible for procedural benefits available under Chapter 154 of Title 28 of the U.S. Code in federal habeas corpus review of capital cases. The certification, issued by the Office of the Attorney General, concludes that Tennessee's system satisfies federal requirements   more
Lycoming College prepares students for sports industry careers with launch of sport management major
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Lycoming College posted the following news: * * * Lycoming College prepares students for sports industry careers with launch of sport management major * Lycoming College today announced the launch of a new major in sport management, an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for careers throughout the sports industry, including sports marketing, front-office operations, college athletics, professional and amateur sports organizations, and  more
Mackenzie Secures Passage of Legislation to Make Air Travel Easier for Families & Fellow Travelers
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Mackenzie Secures Passage of Legislation to Make Air Travel Easier for Families & Fellow Travelers * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, applauded Monday's passage in the U.S. House of the Improving Travel for American Families Act. This bipartisan legislation, which Congressman Mackenzie introduced in May of this year alongsid  more
Md. A.G. Brown Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement resolving allegations stemming from 23andMe's 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. 23and  more
Meuser Leads Moment of Silence on House Floor for Fallen Trooper Michael Pahira, Calls for Passage of Dalilah's Law
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser Leads Moment of Silence on House Floor for Fallen Trooper Michael Pahira, Calls for Passage of Dalilah's Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) led a moment of silence on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in remembrance of Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira, who was killed while conducting a routine commercial vehicle inspection on Interstate 81   more
Military chaplains gather for West African Religious Affairs Symposium in Ghana
STUTTGART-MOEHRINGEN, Germany, July 14 -- The U.S. Africa Command issued the following news release: * * * Military chaplains gather for West African Religious Affairs Symposium in Ghana * ACCRA, Ghana -Military chaplains and religious affairs personnel from the United States and ten African nations have gathered for the launch of the West African Religious Affairs Symposium (WARAS) in Accra, Ghana July 14, 2026. Co-hosted by U.S. Africa Command and the Ghanian Defense Force, the three-day  more
Misericordia University Students Earn National Honors at FBLA Collegiate National Leadership Conference
DALLAS, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Misericordia University posted the following news: * * * Misericordia University Students Earn National Honors at FBLA Collegiate National Leadership Conference * Top-10 Finishes and Professional Communications Certification Highlight Students' Success DALLAS, Pa. -Misericordia University students Dylan Ramirez and Deven Hazlak earned national recognition at the FBLA Collegiate National Leadership Conference, bringing home top-10 finishes in their respectiv  more
Moravian University Announces Inaugural Global Conference Exploring Moravian History and World Heritage
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * Moravian University Announces Inaugural Global Conference Exploring Moravian History and World Heritage The newly established Institute for Moravian History and World Heritage will bring together global researchers, practitioners, and digital innovators from November 12-14, 2026. - Today, the Institute for Moravian History and World Heritage announced that it will host its inaugural conference f  more
Morgan Lewis Featured Among 2026 ALM New York Legal Awards Honorees
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Featured Among 2026 ALM New York Legal Awards Honorees NEW YORK: The 2026 ALM New York Legal Awards have recognized Morgan Lewis's labor and employment practice and litigation partner Michael Kraut as part of the annual program honoring law firms and lawyers whose dedication, innovation, and leadership have profoundly impacted the legal profession. M  more
N.H. A.G. Formella Announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 15 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General John M. Formella announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach Attorney General John M. Formella today joined a coalition of 42 states announcing an $18 million bankruptcy claim settlement with genetic testing company 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the gen  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compro  more
N.M. A.G. Torrez Announces Over $388,000 for New Mexico Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 10 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Announces Over $388,000 for New Mexico Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez today announced over $388,000 for New Mexico as part of a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app, Cash App. The settlement stems from allegations that Block mis  more
NASA IG Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight released the following testimony by Robert Steinau, senior official performing the duties of inspector general at NASA, from a June 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Safeguarding Federal Research Funds: The False Claims Act's Role in Combating Grant Fraud": * * * Chairman McCormick, Ranking Member Sykes, and Members of the Subcommittee: As NASA's independent oversight authority, the Office of  more
National Science Foundation Assistant IG Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight released the following testimony by Jennifer A. Springmann, special agent in charge, performing the duties of the assistant inspector general for investigations at the National Science Foundation, from a June 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Safeguarding Federal Research Funds: The False Claims Act's Role in Combating Grant Fraud": * * * Chairman McCormick, Ranking Member Sykes, and members o  more
Norton Introduces Bill to Prohibit New Fencing at the White House After Trump Administration Proposes Plan to Fence Pennsylvania Avenue NW
WASHINGTON, July 14 (Rep.) -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release: * * * Norton Introduces Bill to Prohibit New Fencing at the White House After Trump Administration Proposes Plan to Fence Pennsylvania Avenue NW * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the Trump Administration's proposal to erect new fences at the ends of Pennsylvania Avenue NW outside the White House, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill to prohibit new fencing from being ins  more
Pennsylvania National Guard hosts Cote d'Ivoire Armed Forces at Fort Indiantown Gap
STUTTGART, Germany, July 14 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news: * * * Pennsylvania National Guard hosts Cote d'Ivoire Armed Forces at Fort Indiantown Gap * FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - Building upon the historic State Partnership Program signing ceremony held in Philadelphia June 25, the Pennsylvania National Guard welcomed a delegation from the Cote d'Ivoire Armed Forces (FACI) to Fort Indiantown Gap  more
PENNSYLVANIA WINS "BEST IN SHOW" AT THE GREAT AMERICAN STATE FAIR
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * PENNSYLVANIA WINS "BEST IN SHOW" AT THE GREAT AMERICAN STATE FAIR Pennsylvania pavilion was named top state exhibit during America's 250th Anniversary celebration on the National Mall - a win Senators McCormick and Fetterman say belongs to all of Pennsylvania. - Pennsylvania was recognized as one of the top state pavilions at America's 250th birthday celebration, receiving one of the event's  more
Pennsylvania Wins "Best in Show" at the Great American State Fair
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania Wins "BEST IN SHOW" at the Great American State Fair Pennsylvania pavilion was named top state exhibit during America's 250th Anniversary celebration on the National Mall - a win Senators Fetterman and McCormick say belongs to all of Pennsylvania - Yesterday, Pennsylvania was recognized as one of the top state pavilions at America's 250th birthday celebration, receiving one of t  more
Powering up economies, WVU with Pitt and Carnegie Mellon will recharge energy security and resilience with $320M for new technology, AI, infrastructure, and jobs
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, July 14 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * Powering up economies, WVU with Pitt and Carnegie Mellon will recharge energy security and resilience with $320M for new technology, AI, infrastructure, and jobs * (Editor's note: WVU leaders will be available to discuss this impactful award with credentialed media members via Zoom at 10 a.m. Wednesday (July 15). To request Zoom log-in information, please send an email to Shauna Johnson, sjohns13@  more
Professors Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia and Jud Mathews publishing Regulatory Review essays
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professors Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia and Jud Mathews publishing Regulatory Review essays * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Over the next two weeks, The Regulatory Review will publish essays by Professors Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia and Jud Mathews, as well as other scholars, examining the Supreme Court's 2025-2026 regulatory term. The Review, a publication of the Penn Program on Regulati  more
Q&A: What does the 2026 World Cup reveal about modern sport?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: What does the 2026 World Cup reveal about modern sport? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -It's the final week of the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup. Over the last month, there's been plenty of highs and lows both on and off the pitch, from the overnight popularity of Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha and the Norwegian row to the questionable use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) and inconsistent enfor  more
Rep. Gillen Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging OMB Director Vought to Reconsider Rule that Politicizes Cancer Research Funding
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging OMB Director Vought to Reconsider Rule that Politicizes Cancer Research Funding * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-8) sent a bipartisan letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought, urging him to reconsider the agency's proposed rule to give the President's political ap  more
Rep. Summer Lee Leads Community Safety Caucus in Opposing Trump Administration Power Grab Over Federal Grants
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Leads Community Safety Caucus in Opposing Trump Administration Power Grab Over Federal Grants * WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), and Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-1), co-chairs of the Congressional Community Safety Caucus, announced that they led a public comment letter opposing a sweeping Trump administr  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $149,399 in Bankruptcy Settlement With 23andMe
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 15 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $149,399 in Bankruptcy Settlement with 23andMe Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $149,399 from the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement  more
Sanchez, Fitzpatrick, Norcross, Bresnahan lead bipartisan resolution honoring lineworkers
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez, Fitzpatrick, Norcross, Bresnahan lead bipartisan resolution honoring lineworkers * WASHINGTON - Representatives Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) and Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) yesterday led 143 of their colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution designating July 10 as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. "When storms hit and th  more
Sanchez, Fitzpatrick, Norcross, Bresnahan lead bipartisan resolution honoring lineworkers
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez, Fitzpatrick, Norcross, Bresnahan lead bipartisan resolution honoring lineworkers * WASHINGTON - Representatives Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) and Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) yesterday led 143 of their colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution designating July 10 as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. "When storms hit and the   more
Saving Lives with Quantum Computing and AI
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Saving Lives with Quantum Computing and AI * Artificial intelligence and quantum computing are two of the fastest-growing fields in computing today, and at Millersville University, they are being combined to help save lives. Quantum computing represents one of the most cutting-edge and mathematically rigorous domains in computer science today, according to Dr. Jingnan Xie, an associate professor  more
Susquehanna Commission Approves 21 Water Use Projects, Two Institutional Withdrawals
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSFR) -- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission approved 21 consumptive water use projects and two institutional withdrawals during June 2026, according to a notice published July 14. The approvals cover June 1 through June 30 and were issued under the commission's approval-by-rule process in 18 CFR 806.22(e) and (f). Two projects received approvals under section 806.22(e): Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport City, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, for consumpt  more
Susquehanna Commission Lists Three Grandfathering Registrations
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSFR) -- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission listed three grandfathering registrations issued during June 2026, covering water use projects in Pennsylvania and New York. The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published a notice listing three grandfathering registrations issued between June 1 and June 30, 2026, under 18 CFR part 806, subpart E. The registrations include Sterman Masser Inc. for various municipalities and counties in Pennsylvania under GF Certificate No.   more
Temple University Q&A: Why Celebrity Weight Loss Becomes Everyone's Business
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Temple University posted the following Q&A involving Amanda M. Czerniawski, professor of instruction in the Department of Sociology: * * * Why celebrity weight loss becomes everyone's business * Temple sociologist Amanda Czerniawski explains celebrity wasting syndrome and why celebrity weight loss sparks broader conversations about body image, beauty standards and representation. Amanda M. Czerniawski, professor of instruction in Temple University's D  more
The 20 Marks 49th MSP Acquisition With Addition of Sundance Networks
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * The 20 Marks 49th MSP Acquisition With Addition of Sundance Networks * The 20 MSP has announced that it has completed its 49th acquisition, welcoming Sundance Networks (founder and CEO: Ryan Miller) to the national organization's growing ranks. An experienced provider with a strong track record of client success and impressive year-over-year growth, Sundance provides pr  more
Transcript - Update on CDC's Cyclosporiasis Response - 7/14/26
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following transcript of a podcast involving moderator Benjamin Haynes and Gwen Biggerstaff, Deputy Director of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases: * * * Transcript - Update on CDC's Cyclosporiasis Response - 7/14/26 Please note: This transcript is not edited and may contain errors. Operator Good afternoon, and thank you all for standing by for the dura  more
Trump's Illegal War with Iran Has Forced Vermont to Pay $113 Million More for Gas, So Far
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Illegal War with Iran Has Forced Vermont to Pay $113 Million More for Gas, So Far * Vermont households have spent $441 more for gas since the war began WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee today released new data outlining how President Trump's reckless and illegal war with Iran has driven up gasoline costs for Vermont families, farmers, and businesses. The new data   more