Tuesday - September 8, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania

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"The GOP's Big Beautiful Bill challenge in PA" [PUNCHBOWL]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "The GOP's Big Beautiful Bill challenge in PA" [PUNCHBOWL] * Pennsylvania Republicans have a confession: nobody likes their so-called "Big Beautiful Bill," and even they know it. New reporting from Punchbowl News highlights how Brian Fitzpatrick, Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan, and Scott Perry are stuck with an anvil around their neck because their signature legislation is unleash  more
1923 Society Exceeds 200 Members, $15M in Commitments
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * 1923 Society Exceeds 200 Members, $15M in Commitments * The 1923 Society has grown into one of The University of Toledo Athletics Department's strongest philanthropic initiatives, generating more than $15 million in current commitments from 200-plus members who are investing in the future of Rocket student-athletes. The 1923 Society includes alumni and friends who make a minimum commitment of $25,000 over fiv  more
28 Community Groups Urge EPA to Preserve Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 21, 2026 Administrator Lee Zeldin U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20640 Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212 Dear Administrator Zeldin: The undersigned organizations listed below, together representing communities disproportionately experiencing the most severe h  more
6 Legal, Medical Scholars Urge FDA to Protect Telehealth Prescribing and Remove Drug Risk Evaluation Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 18, 2026 Submitted Electronically Kyle A. Diamantas, JD Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs, U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20993 Comment of Health Law and Policy Experts in Support of the Following Citizen Petitions: FDA-2025-P-0377-0001 FDA-2025 P-0377-0250 FDA-  more
ABOR Partners With U.S. Department of Education for Third Year on National FAFSA Beta Testing Initiative
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 26 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release: * * * ABOR partners with U.S. Department of Education for third year on national FAFSA beta testing initiative Arizona Diamondbacks donate 800 tickets to student and family participants at Corona del Sol High School. - For the third consecutive year, the Arizona Board of Regents was selected by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in beta testing for the Free Application for Federal Stude  more
Adaptation and a 'Noah's Ark for trees' offer hope for endangered black ash
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Adaptation and a 'Noah's Ark for trees' offer hope for endangered black ash * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -With the invasive emerald ash borer beetle decimating black ash across North America, according to the U.S. Forest Service, a team led by researchers at Penn State conducted an expansive study of genetic diversity in black ash seeds collected across the tree's geographic range and stored in  more
AG Nessel Blocks Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Blocks Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 21 attorneys general secured a temporary restraining order (PDF) that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal information of 17 mill  more
Albright College Named a Business College of Distinction
READING, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Albright College issued the following news on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * Albright College Named a Business College of Distinction Today's employers aren't just looking for graduates who understand business; they want graduates who can navigate uncertainty, lead across differences and make decisions in situations no textbook can anticipate. Colleges of Distinction has named Albright College a 2026-2027 Business College of Distinction, recognizing an undergraduate bu  more
Alvernia's Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Programs Receive ABET Accreditation
READING, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: * * * Alvernia's Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Programs Receive ABET Accreditation Accreditation affirms that the university's programs meet the quality standards established by the engineering profession - Alvernia University's Bachelor of Science programs in electrical engineering and mechanical engineering have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, a nonprofit, ISO 9001  more
APHIS Establishes a Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) Quarantine in Maryland and Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Establishes a Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) Quarantine in Maryland and Pennsylvania * Subject: To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Pennsylvania Departm  more
ARCH Award Announcement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Hematology posted the following news release: * * * ARCH Award Announcement * (WASHINGTON, August 25, 2026) - The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is funding 33 independent hematology research projects through its Award for Research Careers in Hematology (ARCH) program, the successor award to the ASH Bridge Grant. This cohort is the largest yet, funded in part by ASH's #Fight4Hematology effort, which was developed in resp  more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on Lilly-AtaiBeckley antitrust review
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on Lilly-AtaiBeckley antitrust review * CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, provided expert antitrust analysis to CTFN on Eli Lilly's proposed acquisition of AtaiBeckley. Lim discussed whether overlaps between the companies' drug-development pipelines coul  more
Attorney General Bonta Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allowing President Trump's Second Elections-Related Executive Order to Be Implemented
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allowing President Trump's Second Elections-Related Executive Order to Be Implemented * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today responded to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision granting the Trump Administration's emergency requ  more
Attorney General Griffin, High School Broyles Award, and Coaches vs. Overdoses Announce Effort to Expand Fentanyl Prevention Resources in Schools
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 24 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin, High School Broyles Award, and Coaches vs. Overdoses Announce Effort to Expand Fentanyl Prevention Resources in Schools * #Griffin: 'Too many Arkansans have lost their lives to counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl, and we have to do everything we can to prevent the next tragedy' LITTLE ROCK - The High School Broyles Award and the national opioid overdos  more
Attorney General James Releases Statement on Supreme Court Mail-In Voting Decision
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on Supreme Court Mail-In Voting Decision * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the Supreme Court stayed a lower court's order protecting access to mail-in voting for the 2026 midterm elections: "This decision is a painful setback, but it will not be the final word. The right to vote  more
BLS: Unemployment Rates Were Lower in 10 States in July 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Unemployment rates were lower in 10 states in July 2026 In July 2026, unemployment rates were lower than a month earlier in 10 states and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia. Twelve states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 10 states and the District had decreases, and 28 states had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.1  more
Centre Stage to kick off 2026-27 season with annual Sneak Preview Celebration
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Centre Stage to kick off 2026-27 season with annual Sneak Preview Celebration * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State Centre Stage will kick off the 2026-27 season with its annual Sneak Preview Celebration from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, on the Olsan-Stone Terrace outside the Theatre Building on the University Park campus. The rain location is the adjacent School of Music Recital Hall.  more
Congressman Langworthy Announces $20 Million USDA Purchase of Concord Grape Juice Following Advocacy to Support Lake Erie Growers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Announces $20 Million USDA Purchase of Concord Grape Juice Following Advocacy to Support Lake Erie Growers * #Federal purchase will help stabilize market and provide critical support to growers across Western New York Washington, D.C.-August 25th... Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture's decision to purchase $20 million worth of C  more
Delaware State University partners in $21.5 million NSF AI Institute
DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 24 -- Delaware State University posted the following news: * * * Delaware State University partners in $21.5 million NSF AI Institute * As AI becomes increasingly connected to health care, research and everyday life, Delaware State University students and faculty will have an opportunity to help explore how this transformative technology can work alongside people to improve lives. Delaware State University is partnering with the University of Delaware, the University o  more
Deluzio Presses IRS for Answers on High Call Volumes, Lack of Live Support
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Presses IRS for Answers on High Call Volumes, Lack of Live Support * CARNEGIE, PA -Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) shared a recent letter that he sent to the CEO of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Frank J. Bisignano, pressing for answers about the wide range of issues Western Pennsylvanians face when trying to contact the agency. The Congressman and his office hear regul  more
Designing for discovery: The landscape of Penn's campus
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Designing for discovery: The landscape of Penn's campus * Developed in the open fields of West Philadelphia in the 1870s, the Penn campus now has more than 180 buildings across approximately 300 acres. This includes almost 100 acres of maintained landscapes like refined open lawns, gardens, and athletic fields with upwards of 6,200 trees that can be explored using the Penn Plant Finder. A   more
Duane Morris Recognized in Multiple Categories of The National Law Journal's 2026 D.C. Legal Awards
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Recognized in Multiple Categories of The National Law Journal's 2026 D.C. Legal Awards * WASHINGTON, D.C., August 24, 2026-Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a finalist in two categories for The National Law Journal's 2026 D.C. Legal Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements by law firms and legal professionals in  more
Expansive Survey of Bisa Butler's Celebrated Quilts To Open at Smithsonian American Art Museum March 2027
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSxrep) -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * Expansive Survey of Bisa Butler's Celebrated Quilts To Open at Smithsonian American Art Museum March 2027 "Bisa Butler: Tender Monuments" Traces Artist's Creative Practice Across Three Decades - Bisa Butler is a singular voice among a cadre of contemporary artists who engage figural representation to examine the beauty and complexity of Black experience. Marking the largest survey to date o  more
First-years start their 'Penn odyssey'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 24 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * First-years start their 'Penn odyssey' * All journeys start somewhere. For the Class of 2030 and new transfer students, it began on Franklin Field during a comfortable late-summer evening-a class of 2,427 first-years from 76 countries surrounded by faculty, staff, and classmates who've gone from strangers to fellow travelers in the span of one week on campus. As Penn President J. Larry Ja  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Rise of Democratic Socialism - What Employers Need to Know Heading Into Election Season and Beyond
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 26 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * The Rise of Democratic Socialism: What Employers Need to Know Heading into Election Season and Beyond A growing wave of democratic socialist candidates and elected officials across the country could lead to changes in the workplace, impacting issues from healthcare to labor unions to wage and hour law. New York City and Seattle already have mayors implementing democratic socialist p  more
Foster Art Gallery hosts art exhibit by Ohio artist Lindsay DeLullo
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Foster Art Gallery hosts art exhibit by Ohio artist Lindsay DeLullo * The Foster Art Gallery and the Department of English and Visual Arts at Westminster College will host a gallery reception to celebrate the current exhibition "Elegy," by mixed media artist and landscape painter Lindsay DeLullo of Poland, Ohio. The reception will be held at 11:40 a.m., Monday, Aug. 31, in the Foster Art Gallery in   more
Greenberg Traurig Adds Miami Labor & Employment Shareholder Anne Martinez
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Adds Miami Labor & Employment Shareholder Anne Martinez * MIAMI - Aug. 25, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. continues to invest in the growth of its Miami office with the addition of Shareholder Anne E. Martinez, strengthening the firm's Labor & Employment capabilities in one of the nation's fastest-growing business markets. Martinez joi  more
Highmark Health Options launches GEDWorks Program to support state workforce development
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 24 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Highmark Health Options launches GEDWorks Program to support state workforce development * -Eligible Highmark Health Options members earn their GED at no cost -Program provides free advisor support, study materials, and GED preparation and testing assistance -Available in both English and Spanish Parkersburg, W.Va. (August 24, 2026) -Longterm evid  more
Historic Kenyan drought reshaped livelihoods, health and daily life
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Historic Kenyan drought reshaped livelihoods, health and daily life * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -During a historic drought in northern Kenya, a pastoralist community turned to a food source it had long viewed as a fallback for people without livestock: fishing. As herds dwindled and families struggled to obtain food, fishing on nearby Lake Turkana became increasingly common among the Daasana  more
In Honor of Longtime Dining Staff Member Brett Day
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 24 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * In Honor of Longtime Dining Staff Member Brett Day * President Valerie Smith shared the following message with the campus community on August 24, 2026: Dear Friends, With deep sadness, I write to share the news that Brett A. Day, a longtime member of the Dining staff, died on Saturday, Aug. 15. He was 54. Brett, who devoted 34 years to serving this community, is remembered as a patient and natural lea  more
INQUIRER/NYT/SIENA POLL: PENNSYLVANIA VOTERS FAVOR DEMOCRATS FOR CONTROL OF CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * INQUIRER/NYT/SIENA POLL: PENNSYLVANIA VOTERS FAVOR DEMOCRATS FOR CONTROL OF CONGRESS * Pennsylvanians prefer a Democratic controlled Congress by 9-point margin A new Inquirer/New York Times/Siena University poll published Tuesday shows Pennsylvania voters favor a Democratic controlled Congress and are more likely to vote for a Democrat in November's election. It's the latest pol  more
IRS Issues Revenue Ruling on Section 2032A - Valuation of Certain Farm, Etc., Real Property
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following revenue ruling (No. 2026-14) on Aug. 24, 2026, entitled "Section 2032A.--Valuation of Certain Farm, Etc., Real Property". * * * This revenue ruling contains a list of the average annual effective interest rates on new loans under the Farm Credit System. This revenue ruling also contains a list of the states within each Farm Credit System Bank Territory. Under Sec. 2032A(e)(7)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code, rates on  more
ITA Seeks Comments on Duty-Free Scientific Instrument Applications
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration is seeking comments on applications from universities and research organizations seeking duty-free entry of scientific instruments under the Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1966. The agency is asking whether instruments of equivalent scientific value are manufactured in the U.S. for the intended uses. The applications cover instruments including electron microscope  more
K&L Gates Advises Compass Group Equity Partners on Acquisition of Koma Precision
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises Compass Group Equity Partners on Acquisition of Koma Precision Global law firm K&L Gates LLP advised Compass Group Equity Partners, LLC, a leading St. Louis-based private equity firm, on its acquisition of Koma Precision, LLC, a precision manufacturing company that provides engineered machining, manufacturing, calibration, and related services to customers. Koma Precision i  more
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Honors Morgan Lewis Partner Stephen Altieri as Go To Life Sciences Lawyer
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Honors Morgan Lewis Partner Stephen Altieri as Go To Life Sciences Lawyer Morgan Lewis partner Stephen Altieri was named one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's 2026 Go To Lawyers - Life Sciences. The publication's Go To Lawyers program recognizes experienced lawyers with demonstrated success in their fields who bring creative thinking t  more
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Air Forces Maj. Ralph Cheli
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Army Air Forces Maj. Ralph Cheli * Army Air Forces Maj. Ralph Cheli, a bomber pilot, was posthumously presented with the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry during World War II. Cheli was born to Robert Alfred Cheli, an Italian immigrant, and Julia Cheli, Oct. 29, 1919, in San Francisco. He was an only child. He dropped out of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to enlis  more
Morgan Lewis Advises Nebius on $5.75 Billion Convertible Bond Offering and $800 Million Convertible Bond Exchange
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Advises Nebius on $5.75 Billion Convertible Bond Offering and $800 Million Convertible Bond Exchange LONDON: Morgan Lewis has advised long-standing client Nebius Group N.V., an AI cloud company headquartered in Amsterdam, on a $5.75 billion convertible bond offering. The $5.75 billion offering was upsized from the previously announced offering size o  more
New study finds community pharmacist services improve medication adherence for Pa. Medicaid members
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * New study finds community pharmacist services improve medication adherence for Pa. Medicaid members * -Study of Highmark Wholecare members showed pharmacist-provided adherence services helped improve health outcomes. PITTSBURGH (August 25, 2026) -A new study published in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association found that community pharmaci  more
Northwestern University: As Measles Deaths Emerge, Infectious Disease Expert Warns of Declining Vaccination Rates
EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * As measles deaths emerge, infectious disease expert warns of declining vaccination rates Fewer kindergarteners getting vaccinated 'will definitely hurt our community immunity,' expert says * Recent CDC report found MMR vaccination rates have decreased among U.S. kindergarteners * Infants and children who are unable to be vaccinated rely on those around them to be vaccinated * Expert on decline i  more
PA Chamber Proposes "No Technology Pledge" Amendment to Data Center Moratorium Bills
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * PA Chamber Proposes "No Technology Pledge" Amendment to Data Center Moratorium Bills The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry today proposed that any data center moratorium legislation should include a No Technology Pledge amendment, a commonsense accountability measure for anyone seeking to block the development of data centers while contin  more
Pa. Gov. Shapiro Administration Expands Measles Response Efforts Following Pennsylvania's First Measles-Associated Deaths in 35 Years
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Shapiro Administration Expands Measles Response Efforts Following Pennsylvania's First Measles-Associated Deaths in 35 Years The PA Department of Health has hosted 91 measles vaccine pop-up clinics so far this year - and is planning to host 40 additional pop-up clinics in the weeks ahead. The PA Departments of Health and Education are working together to ensure parents, students,   more
Pa. State Sen. Rothman Introduces Bill to Protect Home-Based Businesses
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Rothman Introduces Bill to Protect Home-Based Businesses Greg Rothman (R-34) has introduced legislation, Senate Bill 1444, that will protect homeowners from outdated licensing and permitting processes that can be barriers to starting or operating a small business. Many Pennsylvanians support their families by operating small businesses out of their homes. Whether it's providing i  more
Patriot Day Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44178) by reference librarian Audrey Celeste Crane-Hirsch: * * * Patriot Day: Fact Sheet In 2001, P.L. 107-89 designated September 11 as Patriot Day to honor the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. The law asks the President to issue an annual Proclamation for Patriot Day that directs the U.S. flag to be fl  more
Penn State CTSI releases 5-year impact report
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 (TNSrep) -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State CTSI releases 5-year impact report * HERSHEY, Pa. -For many communities across Pennsylvania, persistent challenges in access to care, chronic disease burden and health equity remain significant hurdles. Over the past five years, Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has worked to bridge this gap with scientific discoveries that don't just stay   more
Penn State-Altoona: Poetry Prize Established in Honor of Penn State Altoona Professor
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Poetry prize established in honor of Penn State Altoona professor Patricia Jabbeh Wesley, professor of English at Penn State Altoona, was honored by fellow Liberian poets in the creation of the Patricia Jabbeh Wesley Poetry Prize. On July 31, "We Write Liberia," an organization of dozens of young and emerging Liberian writers, organized a program and launched the new prize. The program  more
Professor Samantha J. Prince and Alyssa Boob '25 cited in DOL proposed rule
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Samantha J. Prince and Alyssa Boob '25 cited in DOL proposed rule * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Samantha J. Prince and Alyssa Boob '25 were officially cited in a proposed rule published in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Labor on July 23, 2026. The proposed rule would establish a new electronic disclosure safe harbor for ERISA-covered group health plan  more
Reed Smith advises RSGT on $434 million strategic partnership with CMA CGM to develop Terminal 4 at Jeddah Islamic Port
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith advises RSGT on $434 million strategic partnership with CMA CGM to develop Terminal 4 at Jeddah Islamic Port * LONDON - Reed Smith, alongside King & Spalding, advised Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), Saudi Arabia's leading terminal operator, on its strategic partnership with CMA CGM Group to jointly develop and operate Terminal 4 at Jeddah Islamic Port, in  more
Reed Smith Legal Solutions and Lineal announce strategic collaboration to advance AI-enabled investigations
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith Legal Solutions and Lineal announce strategic collaboration to advance AI-enabled investigations * NEW YORK - Reed Smith Legal Solutions, Reed Smith's integrated legal services business unit, today announced a strategic collaboration with Lineal, a global legal technology and services company, to advance the next generation of AI-enabled investigations. Th  more
Rep. Ramirez, 26 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Secretary of State Rubio, Treasury Secretary Bessent
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following letter with 26 co-signers to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 7, 2026 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary of State U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW Washington, DC 20520 - The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary of the Treasury U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 -  more
Rep. Raskin Issues Letter to Assistant A.G. for Civil Rights Dhillon
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet K. Dhillon: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 18, 2026 The Honorable Harmeet K. Dhillon Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Assistant Attorney General Dhillon: Antisemitism at American univers  more
Rep. Summer Lee Delivers $1+ Million for Biddle Mine Cleanup and Turtle Creek Watershed Restoration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Delivers $1+ Million for Biddle Mine Cleanup and Turtle Creek Watershed Restoration * PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 25, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Westmoreland County leaders in Irwin and North Huntingdon to celebrate $1,075,000 in federal Community Project Funding she secured to address abandoned mine drainage from the Biddle Mine and help restore the Turtl  more
SAE International: AVSC Releases Best Practice for ADS Remote Assistance Training and Human Factors
WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- SAE International issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * AVSC Releases Best Practice for ADS Remote Assistance Training and Human Factors New guidance establishes a common framework for remote assistant training, qualifications, and human factors in automated driving system deployments. - TROY, Mich. - The Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium(TM) (AVSC), a program of SAE Industry Technologies Consortia(R) (SAE ITC), today announced the   more
SC State announces Forty Under 40 Class of 2026
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 24 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * SC State announces Forty Under 40 Class of 2026 * Young alumni recognized for professional achievement, leadership, service and commitment to their alma mater ORANGEBURG, S.C. -A new generation of Bulldogs is carrying South Carolina State University's influence into professions and communities across the nation as members of the university's Forty Under 40 Class of 2026. Established in   more
SCHUMER, AFTER VISITING CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY TO LAUNCH PUSH TO HELP WESTERN NEW YORK GRAPE FARMERS AFTER MAJOR CONTRACTS WERE CANCELED, AND GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE USDA HAS AGREED TO PURCHASE $20 MILLION IN...
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, AFTER VISITING CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY TO LAUNCH PUSH TO HELP WESTERN NEW YORK GRAPE FARMERS AFTER MAJOR CONTRACTS WERE CANCELED, AND GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE USDA HAS AGREED TO PURCHASE $20 MILLION IN... * "Bonus Buy" Will Help Local Western NY Farmers After Major NY Grape Processor Abruptly Canceled Contracts Earlier This Year After They Had Already Invested In Prepar  more
Shapiro Administration Invests $25 Million in Solar for Schools Program, Helping Schools Save Money and Transition to Clean Energy
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests $25 Million in Solar for Schools Program, Helping Schools Save Money and Transition to Clean Energy Funding through the Solar for Schools Program, including nearly $450,000 for Steelton-Highspire, is helping schools across Pennsylvania transition to cleaner, renewable energy while reducing costs The program has helped mo  more
Shapiro Administration Tours Thaddeus Stevens College to Highlight Investments in Higher Education and Workforce Development
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Tours Thaddeus Stevens College to Highlight Investments in Higher Education and Workforce Development The 2026-27 budget signed by Governor Shapiro expands access to the Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program by $10 million, bringing the annual appropriation to $42.5 million. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology offers 24 associate degree program  more
Students spend first Saturday in service to neighbors
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 24 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: * * * Students spend first Saturday in service to neighbors * It was "a great day in the kingdom" on Saturday as hundreds of Grove City College students fanned out into the community to help their neighbors on the first-ever GCC Serve Day. The massive community service effort was part of Welcome Week, the College's freshman orientation process, which began last week when about 600 new students arr  more
Study of 60,000 U.S. adults links inflammatory protein to fatal heart attacks, other negative outcomes
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 25 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Study of 60,000 U.S. adults links inflammatory protein to fatal heart attacks, other negative outcomes * Participants in UB's Women's Health Initiative were included in a national study looking at one inflammatory protein's connection to poor cardiovascular outcomes. Photo: Douglas Levere Participants, studied over several years, had a mean age of 63, were 67.6% wo  more
Testing AI against public health's existing tools
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Testing AI against public health's existing tools * A new Penn-led randomized controlled trial has found that AI-powered chatbots can make vaccine-hesitant parents more likely to say they will immunize their children against human papillomavirus (HPV), but no more than standard written public health materials. The findings raise questions about when, how and to what extent AI enhances publ  more
The (nearly) Reverend Doctor Booker
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The (nearly) Reverend Doctor Booker * As a child, Vaughn Booker recalls asking his parents about all those letters in front of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s name. One set, they told him, meant that King was a minister, the other that he had a doctorate in some field of study. "I want both," Booker responded. His parents laughed but offered encouragement. Booker, the George E. Doty, Jr  more
The Pothoffs' entrepreneurial journey and legacy at Shippensburg
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 24 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * The Pothoffs' entrepreneurial journey and legacy at Shippensburg * Alumni Fred Potthoff, 1970 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and Ann Reddig Pothoff, 1972 Bachelor of Science in Education, have built a life fueled by entrepreneurship, philanthropy and teamwork. From Fred's start in pharmaceutical sales to the couple's co-founding of Kroff Chemical Company, Inc, they've worked toget  more
The science behind later school start times
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The science behind later school start times * For many teenagers, the hardest part of the school day may begin well before the first bell rings: waking up when their brains are still wired for sleep. That biological mismatch is receiving renewed attention in Pennsylvania, where recent updates to the state School Code give districts more flexibility to explore later start times for secondar  more
Thiel College English professor presents research at international conference
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College English professor presents research at international conference * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Associate Professor of English and Dietrich Honors Institute Director Sheila Gross, Ph.D. '10 presented an academic paper at the Research Society for Victorian Periodicals' 57th Annual Conference hosted by Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, in July. Titled "Movements and Migrations," this year's internationa  more
U.S. Attorney Files Civil Fraud Suit Against Network Of Companies For Fraudulently Obtaining COVID Relief Money
NEW YORK, Aug. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Attorney Files Civil Fraud Suit Against Network Of Companies For Fraudulently Obtaining COVID Relief Money * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, announced today that the United States has filed a Complaint against MICHAEL SHABSELS, SIMAD HOLDINGS LLC, DAMIS HOLDINGS LLC, and 26 related entities (the "Shabsels Compan  more
University of Pittsburgh: Anantha Shekhar Announced His Plans to Step Down From Health Sciences Leadership Roles
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Anantha Shekhar announced his plans to step down from health sciences leadership roles After six years of service to the University of Pittsburgh, Anantha Shekhar is stepping down from his roles as senior vice chancellor for the health sciences and dean of the School of Medicine, effective June 30, 2027, or upon his successor's arrival. In a letter to the Pitt community, Shekhar described his "  more
University of Pittsburgh: Meet the People Who Make Pittwire Happen
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Meet the people who make Pittwire happen At a place like the University of Pittsburgh, where exceptional students, innovative researchers and new possibilities await around every corner, there are a million stories to tell. That's where the content team, based in Pitt's Office of University Communications and Marketing, comes in. Our writers and editors bring a wide range of experiences and int  more
UPEI computer science graduate's technology empowers gamers with disabilities
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Aug. 25 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * UPEI computer science graduate's technology empowers gamers with disabilities * A new open-source application developed by University of Prince Edward Island computer science graduate Bassam Kamal is rapidly gaining adoption in major health-care institutions and adaptive gaming programs across North America. Designed to simplify setup for the QuadStick, a mouth-oper  more
USF welcomes new faculty members for fall 2026
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 25 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF welcomes new faculty members for fall 2026 * By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing This fall, more than 200 new faculty members join the University of South Florida, helping to shape the next chapter of the institution's significant momentum and growth. As USF advances its strategic priorities, the expertise, creativity and dedication of its faculty remain central to the univer  more
Va. A.G. Jones Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allowing President Trump's Second Elections-Related Executive Order to Be Implemented
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allowing President Trump's Second Elections-Related Executive Order to Be Implemented Joining a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, Attorney General Jones responded to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision granting the Trump Administration's emergency request to stay an injunction that blocked key  more
Villanova University Celebrates 2026 St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova University Celebrates 2026 St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service * VILLANOVA, Pa. (August 25, 2026) -On Saturday, September 19, more than 4,000 Villanova University students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends will take part in the 2026 St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service. Named for the University's patron saint, a 16th-century Augustinian bishop who tended to the poor and marginal  more
Vishay Intertechnology Automotive Grade Ferrite Common Mode Chokes Save Board Space While Increasing Efficiency
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * Vishay Intertechnology Automotive Grade Ferrite Common Mode Chokes Save Board Space While Increasing Efficiency Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that it has expanded its portfolio of Automotive Grade common mode chokes with four new surface-mount devices designed to improve system efficiency while saving board space. Offered in compact case sizes, the  more
Westinghouse eVinci Microreactor Achieves Zero-Power Criticality
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: * * * Westinghouse eVinci(tm) Microreactor Achieves Zero-Power Criticality Achievement validates key design assumptions and advances Westinghouse's strategy for microreactor technology - Cranberry Township, PA, August 25, 2026 - Westinghouse Electric Company has successfully completed zero-power criticality testing for its eVinci(tm) microreactor, which validated the   more