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News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors

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$2M DOE grant to fund development of nuclear industry readiness program
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $2M DOE grant to fund development of nuclear industry readiness program * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The nuclear energy sector's workforce is trending older than for other energy sources and growing quickly, with the nation's nuclear reactor fleet employees projected to increase from the current approximately 100,000 workers to 375,000 by 2050. These dual workforce trends underscore the need t  more
ACA Connects Applauds FCC Order Improving Broadband Labels
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 22 [Category: Telecommunications] -- ACA Connects (America's Communications Association) issued the following news release: * * * ACA Connects Applauds FCC Order Improving Broadband Labels America's Communications Association released the following statement in response to the FCC's approval of an order modifying the broadband labels rules. "America's Communications Association applauds the FCC for simplifying its broadband label rules. Streamlining overly c  more
ACA Connects Statement on FCC Approval of C-Band Auction Rules
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 22 [Category: Telecommunications] -- ACA Connects (America's Communications Association) issued the following news release: * * * ACA Connects Statement on FCC Approval of C-Band Auction Rules America's Communications Association released the following statement in response to the FCC's approval of an order to auction C-band spectrum currently used by cable operators to receive programming via satellite for their video systems. "This order is the beginning of   more
ACA Connects Statement on Senate Committee's Passage of Accelerating Broadband Permits Act
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 22 [Category: Telecommunications] -- ACA Connects (America's Communications Association) issued the following news release: * * * ACA Connects Statement on Senate Committee's Passage of Accelerating Broadband Permits Act America's Communications Association released the following statement following today's passage of the Accelerating Broadband Permits Act by the Senate Commerce Committee. "Independent communications service providers are investing to build an  more
Albright College Expands Graduate Offerings With Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and New MBA Concentrations
READING, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Albright College issued the following news: * * * Albright College expands graduate offerings with Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and new MBA concentrations Albright College announces significant growth in its graduate program portfolio through the School of Professional Studies (SPS), including the addition of a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and two new concentrations within its Master of Business Administration program. The  more
Alumni Facilitate Machine Donation for Penn College Students
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Alumni facilitate machine donation for Penn College students The recent efforts of two Pennsylvania College of Technology alumni and the generosity of their employer will impact the next generation of manufacturing and machining students. The duo of Clinton Bettner and Kyle Baker helped facilitate the donation of a die-sinking EDM machine from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Labora  more
American Association of Law Libraries Announces Jessica Whytock as Its 2026-2027 President
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 24 -- The American Association of Law Libraries issued the following news release: * * * The American Association of Law Libraries Announces Jessica Whytock as Its 2026-2027 President The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) is pleased to announce Jessica Whytock, associate dean of the law library and research professor of law at the University of California Berkeley School of Law, as its 2026-2027 president. Whytock officially began her one-year term at the c  more
Aramark Nexus Selected by AI Data Center Colocation Leader to Provide Premium Hospitality Services to Workforce Communities
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Nexus(TM) Selected by AI Data Center Colocation Leader to Provide Premium Hospitality Services to Workforce Communities As investment in AI infrastructure drives unprecedented growth in hyperscale data center development, Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) today announced that Aramark Nexus(TM) has been selected as the premium   more
Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Renewed Effort to Impose Unlawful Conditions on Billions in Critical Emergency Grants
SACRAMENTO, California, July 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Renewed Effort to Impose Unlawful Conditions on Billions in Critical Emergency Grants * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration for imposing unlaw  more
Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Billions of Dollars for Anti-Terrorism and Public Safety Programs
ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Billions of Dollars for Anti-Terrorism and Public Safety Programs * July 23, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania in suing the Trump administration to stop illegal new threats to billions of dollars in c  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser files lawsuit challenging unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funds
DENVER, Colorado, July 23 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser files lawsuit challenging unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funds * July 23, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use billions of dollars in federal emergency management and homeland security funding to coerce states into complying with the administ  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL CONDITIONS ON FEDERAL COUNTERTERRORISM FUNDING
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL CONDITIONS ON FEDERAL COUNTERTERRORISM FUNDING * Raoul Previously Won Two Lawsuits Against Trump Administration to Protect Same Funding Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal c  more
Attorney General Rayfield Sues Federal Administration for Blocking Counterterrorism Funding
SALEM, Oregon, July 23 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues Federal Administration for Blocking Counterterrorism Funding * AG Rayfield Previously Won Two Lawsuits Against Trump Administration to Protect Same Funding Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit today to stop the Trump administration from holding billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism funding hostage to force states to fall in line with the   more
Ballard Spahr Represents Emergent Software in Growth Equity Investment From Winterbird Partners
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ballard Spahr Represents Emergent Software in Growth Equity Investment From Winterbird Partners * Ballard Spahr represented Emergent Software, LLC in securing a growth equity investment from Boston private equity firm Winterbird Partners. Founded in 2015, Twin Cities-based Emergent Software is a premier Microsoft services partner specializing in data moderniza  more
Booker-Led Spotlight Forum Exposes Todd Blanche is Unfit to Lead Department of Justice and Should be Fired
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker-Led Spotlight Forum Exposes Todd Blanche is Unfit to Lead Department of Justice and Should be Fired * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) convened a spotlight forum with fellow Senate Judiciary Committee (SJC) Democrats to lay out the case against Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, arguing that he is unfit to lead the Department of Justice and should not be confirme  more
Boyle Leads Floor Debate Against Republicans' 'America Last' Budget
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Boyle Leads Floor Debate Against Republicans' "America Last" Budget Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, led debate on the House floor against Republicans' "America Last" budget. Boyle slammed the budget resolution for wasting tens of billions of dollars on Trump's disastrous Ira  more
Boyle Statement on House Passage of Republicans' 'America Last' Budget
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on July 22, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on House Passage of Republicans' "America Last" Budget Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after House Republicans passed their latest budget resolution, which does nothing to lower costs for American families: "Today, House Republicans pa  more
Central Penn College Announces International Education Partnership With DENO Group
SUMMERDALE, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Central Penn College issued the following news: * * * Central Penn College Announces International Education Partnership with DENO Group New cross-cultural exchange agreement will expand educational opportunities for international students and bring additional global learning experiences to Central Pennsylvania. Central Penn College has entered into a new cross-cultural educational exchange partnership with DENO International Education. The collaboration   more
Cotton Introduces Bill to Close Tax Loopholes Exploited by Far-Left Terrorist Organizations
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton Introduces Bill to Close Tax Loopholes Exploited by Far-Left Terrorist Organizations * Contact: Tatum Wallace or Hannah McCarthy July 23, 2026 Washington, DC -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced legislation to eliminate tax loopholes exploited by far-left terrorist organizations. Under current law, a charity can collect tax-deductible donations and hand the money to a group that is  more
DeSales Pre-Medical Students Achieve 100% Medical School Acceptance Rate for Second Consecutive Year
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- DeSales University posted the following news: * * * DeSales Pre-Medical Students Achieve 100% Medical School Acceptance Rate for Second Consecutive Year * For the second year in a row, DeSales University's pre-medical programs have achieved a 100% acceptance rate to medical school, a milestone that underscores the strength and rigor of the University's pre-health preparation. All five medical school applicants from DeSales' traditional day program ha  more
Durbin Questions Witnesses During Spotlight Forum On President Trump's Nominee To Be Attorney General, Todd Blanche
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses During Spotlight Forum On President Trump's Nominee To Be Attorney General, Todd Blanche * July 22, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses during a spotlight forum hosted by U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) examining President Trump's pick to be the Attorney Gener  more
Durbin Questions Witnesses During Spotlight Forum On President Trump's Nominee To Be Attorney General, Todd Blanche
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses During Spotlight Forum On President Trump's Nominee To Be Attorney General, Todd Blanche U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses during a spotlight forum hosted by U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) examining President Tr  more
EPA Proposes Approving Pennsylvania Particulate Matter Maintenance Plan for Harrisburg-York Area
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed approving Pennsylvania's long-term air quality maintenance plan for the Harrisburg-York particulate matter standard on July 23. EPA has proposed approving Pennsylvania's Second 10-Year Maintenance Plan for the Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle-York maintenance area under the Clean Air Act, concluding that the state's strategy will continue to maintain compliance with the 2006 fine particulate matter (PM2.5) National Ambi  more
EPA Proposes New Reporting Rules for 27 Chemical Substances Under Toxic Substances Control Act
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed significant new use rules covering 27 chemical substances that would require manufacturers and processors to notify the agency at least 90 days before beginning designated new activities. The proposed rules would apply to chemical substances that were previously reviewed through premanufacture notices and remain subject to Toxic Substances Control Act orders. Companies seeking to manufacture, import or process   more
EPA Proposes Pennsylvania Air Permit Revision for Equitrans Compressor Station
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed approving Pennsylvania's revision to source-specific air pollution control requirements for an Equitrans compressor station on July 23. EPA has proposed approving a revision to Pennsylvania's state implementation plan that updates source-specific reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements for the Equitrans Inc. Hartson Compressor Station in Washington County, reflecting emission reductions achieved  more
FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration amended instrument flight procedures and related takeoff and departure requirements at airports across the U.S. in a final rule published July 23, 2026, to support safe and efficient operations within the National Airspace System. The rule establishes, amends, suspends or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) at airport  more
FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports Nationwide
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending standard instrument approach procedures, takeoff minimums and obstacle departure procedures for dozens of airports across the U.S. to reflect changes in the National Airspace System and maintain safe instrument flight operations. The rule, effective July 23, 2026, updates 14 CFR Part 97 by amending, suspending or removing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures,   more
Farmers Advance Sustainable Agriculture Priorities During NSAC Lobby Day
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition issued the following news release: * * * Farmers Advance Sustainable Agriculture Priorities During NSAC Lobby Day Today, nearly 40 farmers, ranchers, and agriculture stakeholders participated in a National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) Lobby Day. Farmers from 12 states - California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and  more
Federal Register: HHS Office for Civil Rights Issues Final Rule, Rescission of Vocational Education Non-Discrimination Guidelines
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rescinds the Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, and Handicap in Vocational Education Programs. The Department also makes conforming amendments by removing cross-references to the Guidelines in its regulations. The Guidelines were developed and issued by HHS's predecessor, the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW), in 1  more
Federated Hermes Names Kimberly Craver as Head of Global Human Resources
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Federated Hermes, an asset manager, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Federated Hermes names Kimberly Craver as Head of Global Human Resources Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI), a global leader in active investing, today announced that Kimberly (Kim) Craver has been named Head of Global Human Resources, effective August 17, 2026. Craver joins Federated Hermes from Reed Smith LLP, a global law firm, where she currently serves as Ch  more
FIRE demands LA City Council end policy banning certain words during public comment
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * FIRE demands LA City Council end policy banning certain words during public comment * LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2026 -The Constitution forbids the government from banning words. But the Los Angeles City Council doesn't seem to understand. In a recent move, the council banned the words "cunt," "nigger," and any of their "variations" during public comment periods at   more
Fitzpatrick Statement on H.R. 9770, H. Con. Res. 113, and H. Con. Res. 89
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Statement on H.R. 9770, H. Con. Res. 113, and H. Con. Res. 89 * End the war. Pay our troops. Fund our government. Oppose any and all pay raises for elected officials. This should be the unequivocal position of every elected official in America. I will continue to follow the law and will vote to enforce the War Powers Act of 1973, and I will support any clean resolutions follo  more
Independence Blue Cross Program With Sempre Health Helps Members Save More Than $1.1 Million on Prescription Drugs Since 2022
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release: * * * Independence Blue Cross program with Sempre Health helps members save more than $1.1 million on prescription drugs since 2022 13 drugs added to program, offering members even more ways to save - Since launching in 2022, Independence Blue Cross's (IBX) program with Sempre Health has helped fully insured commercial members save more than $1.1 mill  more
Judge Must Sanction Nexstar Lawyers and Executives for Flagrant Lawbreaking and Contempt of Court
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Judge Must Sanction Nexstar Lawyers and Executives for Flagrant Lawbreaking and Contempt of Court * Washington, D.C. -After court filings revealed that Nexstar Media Group stacked the board of TEGNA Inc. exclusively with its own current and former executives -despite a federal injunction ordering the two broadcast rivals to remain separate while their illegal $6.2   more
Kelly, Moran introduce Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act to strengthen U.S. maritime manufacturing
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Moran introduce Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act to strengthen U.S. maritime manufacturing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) introduced the Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act, legislation which aims to strengthen U.S. shipbuilding and maritime manufacturing by encouraging long-term private investment through the cr  more
Lawrence Livermore National Laborator: Scientists Measure Chemistry of Meteorite That Struck New Jersey Home
LIVERMORE, California, July 24 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Scientists measure chemistry of meteorite that struck New Jersey home On July 16, 2024, a daytime meteor shook New York City with a sonic boom as it passed just south of the Statue of Liberty. A short time later, a more than two-pound meteorite crashed through the roof of a house in the town of Hillsborough, New Jersey. Now, an international team, i  more
Lessons from the Schuylkill River on community-engaged research
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Lessons from the Schuylkill River on community-engaged research * A historian working on both sides of the Atlantic, Bethany Wiggin, a professor of German in the School of Arts and Sciences, is interested in how historic legacies-including pollution-shape modern landscapes and how changed landscapes impact human populations. A decade ago, she and engineering professor Peter DeCarlo -then   more
Md. A.G. Brown Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 26 attorneys general and governors to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds - specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds - to coe  more
Middle States Self-Evaluation Underway
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Middle States Self-Evaluation Underway * Millersville University is well underway with its most recent cycle of self-evaluation and reflection associated with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. In fall 2025, work began on the 2027-28 self-study design and eventual report, continuing the University's accreditation history that was first established in 1950. MSCHE accreditation proc  more
Misericordia University Helps Radiologic Technologists Advance Their Careers Through Offering a 12-month Online Radiation Therapy Certificate Program
DALLAS, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Misericordia University posted the following news: * * * Misericordia University Helps Radiologic Technologists Advance Their Careers Through Offering a 12-month Online Radiation Therapy Certificate Program * Certificate Program Prepares Imaging Professionals for Specialized Roles in Cancer Care DALLAS, Pa. -Radiologic technologists looking to expand their careers and make a deeper impact in cancer care have an opportunity to transition into the specialized  more
Morgan Lewis Advises Guardian on Expanded Relationship With HCLTech for AI-Powered Modernization
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Advises Guardian on Expanded Relationship with HCLTech for AI-Powered Modernization NEW YORK: The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America(R) (Guardian), advised by Morgan Lewis, has entered into a new seven-year agreement with HCLTech to expand the companies' existing partnership and advance Guardian's AI-powered modernization across its technology  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges Illegal Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Challenges Illegal Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding Co-Leads Coalition Suit Against Unlawful Conditions on Counterterrorism and Other Funds - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal c  more
Neilson praises major 2026-27 Pa. budget investments in transportation sector
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Neilson praises major 2026-27 Pa. budget investments in transportation sector * State Rep. Ed Neilson, chair of the Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee, said today that he applauds the substantial investments that the 2026-27 state budget makes in Pennsylvania's transportation sector. "I'm proud of the work we accomplished to keep Pennsylvania roads safe and up to par," Ne  more
New Collection of Political Cartoons Donated to University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * New Collection of Political Cartoons Donated to Annenberg The Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania is expanding its growing collection of political cartoons with a significant new addition. Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Signe Wilkinson has announced the donation of a significant collection of editorial cartoons and origi  more
Nokia Corporation Report for Q2 and Half Year 2026
ESPOO, Finland, July 23 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Nokia Corp. posted the following news release: * * * Nokia Corporation Report for Q2 and Half Year 2026 * Nokia Corporation Half Year financial report 23 July 2026 at 08:00 EEST Solid Q2 fueled by growing AI & Cloud demand * Q2 net sales grew 9% y-o-y on a constant currency basis (+8% reported). * Network Infrastructure net sales grew 12% y-o-y on a constant currency basis, led by Optical Networks growing 20% and IP N  more
North Island College Alum Creates Cover for His Own Newly Published Book
COURTENAY, British Columbia, July 23 -- North Island College issued the following news: * * * NIC alum creates cover for his own newly published book A reader would probably be able to tell a former NIC student's book by its cover. After all, author Abin Tom Sebastian designed it himself as part of his capstone project. He graduated from the college's Communication Design Diploma program in 2025 and used his capstone project--a final assignment to show a student's abilities and interests--to  more
Pa. Gov. Shapiro Takes Legal Action to Challenge Trump Administration's Decision to Hold Critical Security Funding Hostage in Attempt to Control Pennsylvania's Elections
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Takes Legal Action to Challenge Trump Administration's Decision to Hold Critical Security Funding Hostage in Attempt to Control Pennsylvania's Elections The Trump Administration's decision to withhold homeland security funding threatens public safety and critical emergency preparedness work happening across the Commonwealth. - Today, Governor Jos  more
Pa. Insurance Dept.: Shapiro Administration Receives Proposed 2027 Health Insurance Rates
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- The Pennsylvania Insurance Department issued the following news on July 23, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Receives Proposed 2027 Health Insurance Rates; Plans to Carefully Examine Companies' Proposals and Reject Excessive, Inadequate, or Unfairly Discriminatory Increases Insurers in the individual market are requesting an average premium rate change of 17.1%; PID will continue to protect Pennsylvanians through strong and comprehensive rate review proc  more
Pa. Labor Dept.: Shapiro Administration Highlights $75 Million Increase in Workforce Development Investments Over Three Years During Perry County Agricultural Pre-Apprenticeship Visit
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news on July 23, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Highlights $75 Million Increase in Workforce Development Investments Over Three Years During Perry County Agricultural Pre-Apprenticeship Visit Governor Shapiro's bipartisan 2026-27 budget increases career and technical education funding by $10 million, bringing Pennsylvania's annual investment in workforce development -- including CTE  more
Pa. Senate Republicans: State House Fails Murder Victims' Families While Jeopardizing the Safety of Commonwealth's Communities
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following statement on July 23, 2026: * * * PA House Fails Murder Victims' Families While Jeopardizing the Safety of Commonwealth's Communities Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Majority Whip Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), Senate Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13), and Senate Judiciary Chair Lisa Baker (R-20) issued the following statement afte  more
Penn State turfgrass science doctoral student interns with MetLife Stadium crew
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State turfgrass science doctoral student interns with MetLife Stadium crew * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Ava Veith doesn't understand why more athletes, when they finish playing collegiate sports on turfgrass, don't pursue careers related to taking care of the playing surface that supported their exploits. To her, it's a natural progression. The Williamsburg, Virginia, native earned her   more
Q&A: Understanding the rise of online sports betting
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 23 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Q&A: Understanding the rise of online sports betting * Online sports betting has transformed from a niche activity into a multibillion-dollar industry -now woven into the fabric of American sports culture. From professional football and basketball to international events like the FIFA World Cup, betting odds, promotions and real-time wagering opportunities are only a tap away. As gambling access h  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha Co-Leads Lawsuit to Stop Unlawful Conditions on Critical Emergency Grants
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 24 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha co-leads lawsuit to stop unlawful conditions on critical emergency grants Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit challenging decisions by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to impose un  more
Saint Joseph's University Issues Q&A on Cyclospora Parasite Outbreaks and Food Safety Guidelines
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Saint Joseph's University issued the following Q&A on July 22, 2026, involving Diane M. Valentin, director of the medical laboratory science program: * * * Expert Angle: Cyclospora Director of the Medical Laboratory Science program Diane M. Valentin, MS, MT (ASCP), MB, explains what cyclospora is, why cases rise in the summer and how people can reduce their risk of infection. Written by: Paige Verrillo, MS '25 Foodborne outbreaks often make headlines w  more
SBA Announces $6 Million Competition for Women's Business Center Modernization
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * SBA Announces $6 Million Competition for Women's Business Center Modernization Statutory Awards to Expand Statewide Support Networks and Access for Women Entrepreneurs - Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a national competition for $6 million in grant funding as part of a new Women's Business Center (WBC) Modernization Initiative. Established nearly 40 years ago durin  more
Scanlon, Dingell, Simon, Durbin, Duckworth, Wyden, Sanders Lead 100 Members of Congress in Calling on DOJ to Rescind Opinion Undermining Olmstead
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Scanlon, Dingell, Simon, Durbin, Duckworth, Wyden, Sanders Lead 100 Members of Congress in Calling on DOJ to Rescind Opinion Undermining Olmstead * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Reps. Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Lateefah Simon (CA-12), and Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee; Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL); S  more
Sen. Durbin, 99 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Acting A.G. Blanche
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, with 99 co-signers issued the following letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 22, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Acting Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche: We write to express our outrage concerning the U.S. Department of Justice's June 18 opinion, titled "Application o  more
Sen. Fetterman, 6 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSletter) -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, with six co-signers issued the following letter to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 15, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Charles E. Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker of the House U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515   more
Sens. Markey, Blumenthal, Wyden Issue Letter to FTC
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, and Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following letter to the Federal Trade Commission: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 22, 2026 Andrew Ferguson Chairman Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Dear Chairman Ferguson, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) should reject X Corp.'s petition to terminate the FTC's 2022 order governing X for   more
Smucker Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act Advances Through Ways and Means Committee
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act Advances Through Ways and Means Committee * WASHINGTON -Legislation introduced by Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), a senior member of the Committee on Ways and Means, was approved during today's committee markup. The Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act was approved by a vote of 23-15. Rep. Smucker's legislation cracks down on bad actors who exploit ch  more
Stock Trading Congressman Rob Bresnahan Knew What He Was Doing Was Wrong. He Did it Anyway.
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Stock Trading Congressman Rob Bresnahan Knew What He Was Doing Was Wrong. He Did it Anyway. * Bresnahan campaigned on a promise to ban congressional stock trading, only to then become one of the worst offenders Rob Bresnahan has a confession: He knew stock trading off his votes in Congress was wrong, but he did it anyway. As a candidate for Congress, Bresnahan wrote in a lette  more
Supporting Rural Health Care: Shapiro Administration Announces $42 Million to Support Technology and Infrastructure Improvements, Upgrades for Rural Hospitals, Emergency Medicine, and Health Care Providers
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on July 23, 2026: * * * Supporting Rural Health Care: Shapiro Administration Announces $42 Million to Support Technology and Infrastructure Improvements, Upgrades for Rural Hospitals, Emergency Medicine, and Health Care Providers First $42 million of Pennsylvania's $193 million in Rural Health Transformation funding will support more than 65 projects - The Pennsylvania Department of   more
The Confidence to Belong: How Christian Okitondo '15 Found Community and Purpose at La Roche University
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- La Roche University posted the following news release: * * * The Confidence to Belong: How Christian Okitondo '15 Found Community and Purpose at La Roche University * Born and raised in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Christian Okitondo '15 transferred to La Roche University after beginning his education in Texas, carrying both hope and fear. La Roche became the place where he not only earned a mathematics degree, but where he discovered the confi  more
The Medical Minute: After miscarriage, finding answers and a path forward
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The Medical Minute: After miscarriage, finding answers and a path forward * HERSHEY, Pa. -Two lines, a plus sign : Pregnant. For hopeful parents, these first indicators of new life are the happiest moments they can imagine. But for many families, that joy is cut short by an unexpected loss. Nearly a quarter of pregnancies in the United States end in miscarriage before 20 weeks. Jaimey P  more
Trustee Gordie Beittenmiller Supports Gettysburg College's Entrepreneurial Future
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * Trustee Gordie Beittenmiller supports Gettysburg's entrepreneurial future Gordie Beittenmiller's lifelong connection to Gettysburg inspires his support for our College as a trustee, donor, entrepreneur, and filmmaker committed to strengthening the institution's future. Gordie Beittenmiller's connection to Gettysburg College did not begin with an acceptance letter, a residence hall, or a diploma. It began  more
Unemployment Insurance - Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48447) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Unemployment Insurance: Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress" by income security specialists Julie M. Whittaker and Katelin P. Isaacs: * * * SUMMARY The Unemployment Insurance (UI) system is a joint federal-state partnership that consists of two types of benefits: (1) permanently authorized programs, including the Unemployment Compensation (UC) and Exten  more
Villanova Student Documentary, "Seeds We Bury," Named a Finalist for Student Academy Award
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova Student Documentary, "Seeds We Bury," Named a Finalist for Student Academy Award * VILLANOVA, Pa. (July 23, 2026) -A film produced by a team of Villanova University undergraduates from the Department of Communication's Social Justice Documentary program has officially been named a finalist in the 53rd Annual Student Academy Awards' Documentary Category. Their entry, "Seeds We Bury," is  more
Zach Miller creates a winning game plan through summer internships
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Zach Miller creates a winning game plan through summer internships * For Zach Miller, sports have always been about more than the action on the field or court. This summer, the PennWest Clarion student is gaining a firsthand look at everything that happens behind the scenes to make collegiate athletics successful. Miller, of Baden, Pennsylvania, is entering his senior year at PennWest Clarion, where he is majori  more