Thursday - August 20, 2026

News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors

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AACSB Recognizes 38 Schools Extending Business Accreditation and 7 Schools Extending Accounting Accreditation
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 7 [Category: Education] -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release: * * * AACSB Recognizes 38 Schools Extending Business Accreditation and 7 Schools Extending Accounting Accreditation * AACSB International (AACSB) announced today that 38 institutions have extended their business accreditation and seven have extended their accounting accreditation. AACSB now has 1,085 accredited institutions in 71 countries and territo  more
Aramark Facilities Management Expands Leadership Training for Frontline and Field Managers
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Facilities Management Expands Leadership Training for Frontline and Field Managers Aramark Facilities Management is developing a suite of structured leadership and technical training programs designed to support employees at every stage of their careers--from frontline team members to general managers and district   more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Efforts to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 1 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * AG Mayes Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Efforts to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and would mak  more
Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of North Little Rock Woman for Medicaid Fraud
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 31 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of North Little Rock Woman for Medicaid Fraud Griffin: 'Those who defraud Medicaid will be held accountable because every fraudulent claim diverts taxpayer dollars from a program that countless Arkansans rely on' - LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of a North Little Roc  more
Attorney General Griffin Calls on FCC to Crack Down on Robocalls and Strengthen Federal Rules
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 31 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Calls on FCC to Crack Down on Robocalls and Strengthen Federal Rules * #Griffin: 'I am committed to doing everything in my power to stem the tide of fraudulent calls and texts in Arkansas' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after he joined 49 other attorneys general in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FC  more
Attorney General Griffin Praises Court Decision Clearing Way for Enforcement of Arkansas Library Law
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 30 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Praises Court Decision Clearing Way for Enforcement of Arkansas Library Law * #Griffin: 'The court's ruling allows Arkansas to move forward in enforcing a law that protects children from obscene materials while increasing accountability for public-library curation decisions' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin today praised a decision by the U.S. C  more
Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 16 Counties
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 16 Counties * HARRISBURG - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 25 municipal and police pension plans in Adams, Berks, Cambria, Clearfield, Crawford, Chester, Delaware, Fayette, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Luzerne, Mercer, Montgomery, Monroe, Northampton and Schuylkill cou  more
Awards and honors for Penn faculty
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Awards and honors for Penn faculty * In the School of Arts & Sciences, political science professor Tulia Falleti won the 2026 Martha Derthick Book Award for "Decentralization and Subnational Politics in Latin America" by the American Political Science Association for the best book on federalism and intergovernmental relations. And associate professor of anthropology Rachel Watkins received   more
Ballard Spahr Leads the Way in USPTO Patent Pro Bono Achievement Certificate Program
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ballard Spahr Leads the Way in USPTO Patent Pro Bono Achievement Certificate Program * Ballard Spahr has been recognized in the Patent Pro Bono Achievement Certificate program of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), along with 14 of the firm's attorneys and patents agents-the most of any law firm. The USPTO certificate program annually recognizes large  more
Climate resilience planning in Rhode Island and the U.S. Virgin Islands
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Climate resilience planning in Rhode Island and the U.S. Virgin Islands * With the rate of global sea level rise doubling over the past three decades and 25% more people exposed to floods than in 2000, climate change has caused significant planning challenges for cities. Master of City Planning students learn how to address such difficulties in the Climate Resilience Studio course that Wei  more
Congresswoman Scanlon Conducts Unannounced Oversight Visit to Moshannon Valley Processing Center, Largest ICE Detention Center in Northeast
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Scanlon Conducts Unannounced Oversight Visit to Moshannon Valley Processing Center, Largest ICE Detention Center in Northeast * Chester, PA -Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) this week conducted an unannounced Congressional oversight visit inside Moshannon Valley Processing Center, the largest ICE detention center in the Northeast. After a roughly 30 minute wait, Rep. Sca  more
Debevoise Expands Real Estate Credit and Private Lending Capabilities with Addition of Partner Daniel Kasell
NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Expands Real Estate Credit and Private Lending Capabilities with Addition of Partner Daniel Kasell * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announces that Daniel Kasell has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the Real Estate Group. Mr. Kasell's practice includes commercial real estate finance, credit investments, private equity real estate transactions, fund formation  more
Dechert Advises Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan on EUR200 Million Strategic Investment in CLO Platform
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dechert Advises Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan on EUR200 Million Strategic Investment in CLO Platform * Dechert advised Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, a leading global institutional investor, in respect of a joint venture with M&G Investments to support the scaling of a multi-billion European collateralized loan obligation (CLO) platform. Ontario Teachers' has agreed to pr  more
Deluzio, Lee Raise Alarm on Federal Government Ending Legal Representation for Hundreds of Unaccompanied Migrant Children in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Lee Raise Alarm on Federal Government Ending Legal Representation for Hundreds of Unaccompanied Migrant Children in Pennsylvania * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) sent a letter to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Acting Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement Angie Salazar aski  more
Eastern University Offers UVF Students Supportive Transfer Partnership
ST. DAVIDS, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- Eastern University issued the following news: * * * Eastern University Offers UVF Students Supportive Transfer Partnership As the University of Valley Forge closes at the end of this summer, Eastern University will serve as an official transitional partner supporting students, administrators, and employees during this time of change. Through alternative pathways, continued educational opportunities, and personalized support, we are committed to facilitatin  more
Factory Floor Fridays: EXIM Tours 6K Additive to See Critical Minerals Development in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * Factory Floor Fridays: EXIM Tours 6K Additive to See Critical Minerals Development in Pennsylvania * BURGETTSTOWN, PA. -Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Chairman John Jovanovic toured 6K Additive's Burgettstown facility as part of its Factory Floor Fridays initiative. Factory Floor Fridays tell the story of the American Dream through the eyes of the companies and workers building   more
Federal Register: 4 Agencies Issue Notice of Availability for Revised Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSFR) -- Four federal agencies issued the following action in the Federal Register. The agencies are the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of War and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. * * * The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of War (DOW), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) are announcing the availability for use of Revision 2 of the Multi-Agency Radiation  more
Federal Register: EPA Issues Information Collection Notice on Facility Ground-Water Monitoring Requirements
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: * * * The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), "Facility Ground-Water Monitoring Requirements (Renewal)" (EPA ICR No. 0959.18, OMB Control No. 2050-0033) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Before doing so, EPA is soliciting pub  more
Federal Register: EPA Issues Information Collection Notice on Final Authorization for Hazardous Waste Management Programs
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: * * * The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), "Final Authorization for Hazardous Waste Management Programs" (EPA ICR No. 0969.13, OMB Control No. 2050-0041) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Before doing so, EPA is soliciting  more
Federal Register: EPA Issues Information Collection Notice on Generator Standards Applicable to Laboratories Owned by Eligible Academic Entities
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: * * * The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), "Generator Standards Applicable to Laboratories Owned by Eligible Academic Entities" (EPA ICR No. 2317.05, OMB Control No. 2050-0204) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Before doin  more
Federal Register: EPA Issues Information Collection Notice on Land Disposal Restrictions
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: * * * The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), "Land Disposal Restrictions (Renewal)" (EPA ICR No. 1442.25, OMB Control No. 2050-0085) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on spe  more
Federal Register: EPA Issues Information Collection Notice on Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: * * * The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), "Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals (Renewal)" (EPA ICR No. 2486.04, OMB Control No. 2050-0212) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Before doing so, EPA is sol  more
Federal Register: EPA Issues Information Collection Notice on National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: * * * The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program (Renewal) (EPA ICR No. 0229.27, OMB Control No. 2040-0004) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed renewal of the ICR, which  more
Federal Register: EPA Issues Information Collection Notice on Recordkeeping and Reporting-Solid Waste Disposal Facilities and Practices
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: * * * The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), "Recordkeeping and Reporting-Solid Waste Disposal Facilities and Practices" (EPA ICR No. 1381.14, OMB Control No. 2050-0122) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Before doing so, EPA  more
Fetterman Secures Priorities in Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Fetterman Secures Priorities in Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act Last week, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works unanimously passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) which included several of U.S. Senator John Fetterman's (D-PA) priorities to support Pennsylvania's rivers and recreation. "Investing in our communities, the rivers they use  more
Four of the Nation's Largest Latino Organizations Unite to Launch Unprecedented 2026 Voter Education and Mobilization Effort
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * Four of the Nation's Largest Latino Organizations Unite to Launch Unprecedented 2026 Voter Education and Mobilization Effort * WASHINGTON -Today, four of the most influential Latino civic organizations in the country announced the 2026 Latino Civic Engagement Coalition -a landmark, nonpartisan partnership to educate and mobilize the fastest-growing segment of the American electorate from now thr  more
GE Vernova Expands Pennsylvania Manufacturing Facility to Strengthen U.S. Grid Supply Chain
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 1 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * GE Vernova expands Pennsylvania manufacturing facility to strengthen U.S. grid supply chain * Company is growing its existing Charleroi, Pa., facility to boost domestic production of grid-essential equipment and help shorten lead times for critical electrical infrastructure. * Expansion is part of an ongoing $138 million investment in the facility and is expected to  more
Harvard Medical School: Traditional Food Program Reduces Heart Failure Hospital Visits in Navajo Nation
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 1 (TNSjou) -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news: * * * Traditional Food Program Reduces Heart Failure Hospital Visits in Navajo Nation Culturally and medically tailored meals improve cardiovascular health, food security - A culturally tailored meal program rooted in traditional Dine (Navajo) foods significantly reduced hospitalizations and emergency department visits among heart failure patients in rural Navajo Nation, according to a new randomized  more
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Thompson Issues Opening Statement at Hearing With U.S. Forest Service Chief Schultz on Wildfire Crisis
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following opening statement from a July 22, 2026, Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture hearing with U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz on wildfire and the forest health crises: * * * Chairman Newhouse and Ranking Member Salinas, thank you for holding this morning's hearing. I'd also like to begin by recognizing the courageous firefighters who recently l  more
In Allentown, Governor Shapiro and DHS Secretary Dr. Arkoosh Highlight Historic Mental Health Investments Secured in the 2026-27 Budget
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on July 31, 2026: * * * In Allentown, Governor Shapiro and DHS Secretary Dr. Arkoosh Highlight Historic Mental Health Investments Secured in the 2026-27 Budget Governor Shapiro secured $10 million in first-ever dedicated state funding to support the 988 lifeline and $5 million to maintain walk-in behavioral health crisis stabilization centers. The 2026-27 budget builds on the Shapiro A  more
In Allentown, Pa. Gov. Shapiro and DHS Secretary Dr. Arkoosh Highlight Historic Mental Health Investments Secured in the 2026-27 Budget
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * In Allentown, Governor Shapiro and DHS Secretary Dr. Arkoosh Highlight Historic Mental Health Investments Secured in the 2026-27 Budget Governor Shapiro secured $10 million in first-ever dedicated state funding to support the 988 lifeline and $5 million to maintain walk-in behavioral health crisis stabilization centers. The 2026-27 budget builds on the Shapiro Admi  more
India Business Law Journal Names K&L Gates Among Top Firms for India-Related Work in 2026 Report
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1 (TNSxrep) -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * India Business Law Journal Names K&L Gates Among Top Firms for India-Related Work in 2026 Report Global law firm K&L Gates has been recognized again as a "Key Player" in India Business Law Journal's 2026 report spotlighting top foreign law firms with India practices. Work highlights in this year's report include advising Olam Holdings on the sale of its India-based technology and dig  more
K&L Gates Advises Amaroq on London Stock Exchange Main Market Listing
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises Amaroq on London Stock Exchange Main Market Listing Global law firm K&L Gates has advised Amaroq Ltd., an independent mine development company focused on unlocking Greenland's mineral potential, on the admission of its shares to the Equity Shares (Commercial Companies) category of the Official List of the UK Financial Conduct Authority and to trading on the Main Market of the   more
Krishnamoorthi, Colleagues Press HHS on Placement of Migrant Children at Facility with Documented History of Abuse
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi, Colleagues Press HHS on Placement of Migrant Children at Facility with Documented History of Abuse * Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12), Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17), and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Office of Refugee Resettle  more
Leading Researchers Join UT To Expand Impact and Innovation
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 31 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Leading Researchers Join UT To Expand Impact and Innovation * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is again raising the bar in research excellence with the addition of eight exceptional researchers in fields ranging from precision health and advanced computing to nuclear energy and sustainable materials. These preeminent hires, tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing Tennessee and th  more
Legacy of Sacrifice: Airmen, Soldiers wounded in 2003 attack recognized at Purple Heart ceremony
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * A Legacy of Sacrifice: Airmen, Soldiers wounded in 2003 attack recognized at Purple Heart ceremony * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - Two Air Force veterans received the Purple Heart, July 29, 2026, during a ceremony in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes.  Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, presented one medal to retired Col. Mark Wisher and another posthumously to Maj. Gregory S  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections Coalition Sues Over Federal Rule That Reinstates Provisions Blocked by a Federal Court and Adds New Harmful Changes - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. Distri  more
Moreno Calls for Investigation of CCP-Linked Company Encroaching on Military Base
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Calls for Investigation of CCP-Linked Company Encroaching on Military Base * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent requesting a formal review of SolarSpace's plan to purchase or lease land near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Solarspace, a Chinese solar cell manufacturer with ties to the Chinese Communist Party, is seeking to estab  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues to Protect Health Insurance Coverage
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 1 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Sues to Protect Health Insurance Coverage Co-Leads Lawsuit to Prevent Damage to New Jersey Healthcare - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today co-led the filing of a lawsuit challenging a federal rule that illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA), making health insurance more expensive and harder to obtain for million  more
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Unveils LIFT Tracker to Accelerate Affordable Housing on City Land
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, speaking from a double-decker "LIFT" bus during a tour of the Bronx, announced the launch of the LIFT Tracker, an interactive database showing more than 100 city-owned sites where the administration plans to build upward of 50,000 affordable homes. The Land Inventory Fast Track (LIFT) initiative, created by executive order on the mayor's first day in office, aims to speed development on public land and give residents a transparent  more
Neilson applauds new law to increase penalties for 'CDL mills'
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Neilson applauds new law to increase penalties for 'CDL mills' * Said that law creates deterrent for illegally operated Commercial Driver's License training schools In alignment with his commitment to making Pennsylvania roads safer, state Rep. Ed Neilson, chair of the House Transportation Committee, said that a newly signed law will enhance penalties for unlicensed Commercial Driv  more
Nonprofit Security, Law Enforcement Regionalization, Economic Development, and Additional Grant Opportunities
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Nonprofit Security, Law Enforcement Regionalization, Economic Development, and Additional Grant Opportunities * NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Nonprofit Security Grant Funds Who May Apply: Nonprofit organization based in Pennsylvania that serves primarily individuals, groups, or institutions that are included within a bias motivation category for single  more
Pa. Agriculture Secretary: Shapiro Administration Awards $460,000 in PA Farm Bill Grants to Boost Competitiveness, Growth for Pennsylvania Specialty Crops
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news on July 31, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Awards $460,000 in PA Farm Bill Grants to Boost Competitiveness, Growth for Pennsylvania Specialty Crops The 2026-27 budget Governor Josh Shapiro signed this month invests $13.8 million in PA Farm Bill grants and initiatives to support business planning, infrastructure, and workforce development. - Today, Agriculture Secretary Russel  more
Penn State Issues Q&A on Genetic Drivers of Early-Onset Atrial Fibrillation
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following Q&A involving Dawood Darbar, chair of the Department of Medicine: * * * Q&A: Why does an irregular heart beat show up 40 years early for some people? * HERSHEY, Pa. - An estimated 10 million Americans have atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to the National Institutes of Health's National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. AFib is a condition in which the upper chambers of the heart beat out of rhyt  more
Penn State-World Campus Issues Commentary: Why Future of Enterprise AI Is Systems Engineering Problem
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Pennsylvania State University World campus issued the following commentary by Raghu Sangwan, professor of software engineering in the School of Graduate Professional Studies: * * * Why the Future of Enterprise AI Is a Systems Engineering Problem For organizations that want to harness the full potential of AI, the key is to shift from an experimentation mindset and focus on establishing a strong engineering framework. By Dr. Raghu Sangwan We are in t  more
Prepare for a Career in Communication Design With Master's Degree or Accelerated Dual Degree at Kutztown University
KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release dated Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Prepare for a Career in Communication Design with Master's Degree or Accelerated Dual Degree at Kutztown University Kutztown University has updated its degrees in Communication Design to meet the needs of today's students, including an accelerated dual degree and a fully online graduate program. The accelerated dual degree, or 4+1, in Communication Design at Kutztown University a  more
Q&A: Tackling Fraud & Fighting for Whistleblowers
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following fact sheet: * * * Q&A: Tackling Fraud & Fighting for Whistleblowers * Q: How can the federal government claw back taxpayer money lost to fraud? A: Iowans work hard for their money and don't want to see fraudsters enriching themselves at their expense. The U.S. Treasury is not a piggy bank for fraudsters to exploit and drain public assistance programs for profit. Iowans expect their elected representatives to fight  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Block Rule That Would Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 1 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration to block rule that would undermine Affordable Care Act protections Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and one governor in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once aga  more
Reed Smith advises BNY on tokenisation solutions supporting launch of tokenised funds
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith advises BNY on tokenisation solutions supporting launch of tokenised funds * LONDON - Global law firm Reed Smith advised The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) on the ongoing development of its tokenisation solutions for clients. BNY collaborated with Baillie Gifford on the launch of the first publicly available, fully native UK-regulated tokenised fund. BNY i  more
Rep. Houlahan Joins Sen. Warren, Rep. Ryan to Investigate Reports that DoD Failed to Provide Sufficient Care for Service Members Injured in Iranian Strike
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Houlahan Joins Sen. Warren, Rep. Ryan to Investigate Reports that DoD Failed to Provide Sufficient Care for Service Members Injured in Iranian Strike * Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee's Military Personnel Subcommittee, was one of 11 members of Congress to join U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Ser  more
Rep. Lee, Colleagues Press HHS on Decision to Detain Migrant Children at Facility with Documented Abuse Record
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Lee, Colleagues Press HHS on Decision to Detain Migrant Children at Facility with Documented Abuse Record * PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 31, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, J  more
Rep. Summer Lee Joins CBC Members and Black Mayors to Champion Community-Driven Public Safety Solutions
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Joins CBC Members and Black Mayors to Champion Community-Driven Public Safety Solutions * PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 31, 2026 -Yesterday, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined members of the Congressional Black Caucus, Black mayors, and public safety advocates for a virtual roundtable highlighting the community-driven strategies helping cities across the country reduce violence an  more
Reps Schrier, Houchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Rural Hospital Cybersecurity
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Reps Schrier, Houchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Rural Hospital Cybersecurity * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA-08) and Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) recently introduced the bipartisan Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, alongside cosponsors Representatives Jefferson Shreve (R-IN), Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), and Jennifer McCle  more
Reps. Summer Lee, Chris Deluzio Raise Alarm as Federal Government Ends Legal Representation for Hundreds of Unaccompanied Migrant Children in PA
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Summer Lee, Chris Deluzio Raise Alarm as Federal Government Ends Legal Representation for Hundreds of Unaccompanied Migrant Children in PA * PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 31, 2026 -Yesterday, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) demanded answers from the Trump administration over its abrupt decision to end a federal contract that provides legal representation to  more
Senator McCormick Unveils Vision for American AI Leadership in Major Address at Manhattan Institute
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Senator McCormick Unveils Vision for American AI Leadership in Major Address at Manhattan Institute U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today delivered a major policy address at the Manhattan Institute outlining his vision for ensuring the United States leads the artificial intelligence revolution while protecting American workers, strengthening national security, safeguarding children, and bui  more
Susquehanna University Names Hodan Hassan Vice President for Advancement
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Susquehanna University names Hodan Hassan Vice President for Advancement Susquehanna University has appointed Hodan Hassan as vice president for advancement. An accomplished advancement leader with over 25 years of experience across higher education and global nonprofit organizations, Hassan brings a distinguished record of strengthening institutions, accelerating philanthropic growth, building conseq  more
Temple journalism alum earns a Pulitzer in the pursuit of the truth
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple journalism alum earns a Pulitzer in the pursuit of the truth Years before investigative reporter Julie K. Brown became internationally recognized for her work exposing failures in the criminal justice system involving Jeffrey Epstein, she was a Temple University journalism major who developed a passion for chasing news and a belief that storytelling could make a difference.  The Bucks County nat  more
Temple University: David W. Brown named executive director for community impact and civic engagement
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * David W. Brown named executive director for community impact and civic engagement As Temple University works to strengthen its commitment to community engagement in support of its strategic plan and the priority of place-based impact, it has turned to a longtime leader in the city with deep Temple roots to help carry this work forward. David W. Brown was named Temple's new executive director of communi  more
Temple University: Historic year of philanthropy
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * A historic year of philanthropy Temple University raised $214 million in gifts in fiscal year 2026, its highest ever total during a single year. This well exceeds the previous annual record of $133 million, which was set last year. Over the previous decade, from 2014 to 2024, Temple averaged just over $95 million in annual giving per year. In the last two years, the university has had a strong start to  more
Turning fermented food into precision-nutrition for oral and gut health
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Turning fermented food into precision-nutrition for oral and gut health * Fermented plant-based foods such as kimchi and sauerkraut could help inspire a new generation of microbiome-informed dietary strategies for supporting oral and gut health, according to a review paper published in Nature Reviews Microbiology. The review, led by investigators at Penn's School of Dental Medicine with co  more
University of Texas Dallas: VR Lab's FAA Research Giving Students Vast Experiences
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * VR Lab's FAA Research Giving Students Vast Experiences By Veronica Gonzalez Inside a computer lab at The University of Texas at Dallas, Chris Gauthier BA'23 fits a black device on his head with a gray tinted visor that shields his eyes like oversized sunglasses. He lifts his right arm, stretches his index finger and pokes the air. He lowers the same arm and taps his finger repeatedly on invis  more
Westinghouse Confidentially Submits Draft Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, July 31 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: * * * Westinghouse Confidentially Submits Draft Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering * Cranberry Township, Pa., July 31, 2026 -Westinghouse Electric Company, a supplier of nuclear technology and services to utilities and customers, has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission r  more
When design meets engineering, students solve the right problems
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * When design meets engineering, students solve the right problems * For Sarah Rottenberg, executive director of the Integrated Product Design Program at Penn Engineering and adjunct assistant professor at the Weitzman School of Design, innovation does not begin with solutions-it begins with asking better questions. IPD is a Penn Engineering master's program that brings together design, busi  more
Yale Issues Q&A: Bringing More Personalized Approach to Alcohol Treatment
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 1 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on July 30, 2026, involving Stephanie O'Malley, professor of psychiatry in the School of Medicine: * * * Bringing a more personalized approach to alcohol treatment In a Q&A, Yale addiction expert Stephanie O'Malley explains why care for alcohol use disorder has become increasingly individualized - and why this may end up bringing more people into treatment. By Karen Guzman For people diagnosed with alcoho  more