Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania
149th Civil Engineer Squadron engineers train for deployment, increase readiness
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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149th Civil Engineer Squadron engineers train for deployment, increase readiness
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CAMP MURRAY, Washington - Airmen with the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Civil Engineer Squadron of the 149th Fighter Wing, based at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, recently participated in a National Guard Bureau deployment for training at Camp Murray, Washington.
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489 CIAA Student-Athletes Earn D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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489 CIAA Student-Athletes Earn D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards
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Nine CIAA institutions represented among 2025-26 academic honorees
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) continues to demonstrate its commitment to academic excellence as 489 student-athletes from nine member institutions were recognized as recipien
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A new front on cancer: Walter Reed's Murtha Cancer Center unleashes cutting-edge CAR-T therapy
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news:
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A new front on cancer: Walter Reed's Murtha Cancer Center unleashes cutting-edge CAR-T therapy
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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Murtha Cancer Center was recently approved to deliver an advanced form of treatment for cancer. The therapy, known as Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy, allows Walter Reed to treat patients with forms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and acute lymphoblastic
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A STEM Scholarship Summer: York College Student Participates in Research Teacher Experience at Alma College
YORK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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A STEM Scholarship Summer: York College Student Participates in Research Teacher Experience at Alma College
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Secondary Education Biology major Rylan Wolfe '27 was invited by the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program to Michigan for the summer. While there, he not only conducted research on human circadian rhythms but also learned valuable skills that could be applied to his studies and hands-on
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Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 27 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook
August 26, 2026
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(Anchorage, AK) - Today, Attorney General Mills announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.--one of the largest state consumer prote
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AG Brown announces largest Big Tech settlement in history
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown announces largest Big Tech settlement in history
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Meta to pay up to $17 billion and implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced today a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., to end litigation alleging the company knowingly failed to protect children on Facebook
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AG Campbell Reaches Landmark Settlement With Meta That Requires Design Changes To Protect Massachusetts Young People From Social Media Harms
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Reaches Landmark Settlement With Meta That Requires Design Changes To Protect Massachusetts Young People From Social Media Harms
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan multistate coalition in announcing a landmark $17.1 billion settlement with Meta resolving allegations that the company designed and operated
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AG Campbell Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt To Interfere With States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt To Interfere With States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail v
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AG Labrador Delivers Largest Big Tech Settlement in History for Child Protection Against Facebook, Instagram
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 26 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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AG Labrador Delivers Largest Big Tech Settlement in History for Child Protection Against Facebook, Instagram
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BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador announced today a staggering $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. This is one of the largest state consumer protection settlements on record outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s. The agreement resolv
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AG Nessel Announces Landmark Settlement with Meta
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Announces Landmark Settlement with Meta
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LANSING -Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. to implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook. In addition to the set of safety features, Michigan will receive at least $171 million under the agreement.
The settlement resolves claims by
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Ag Progress Days town hall highlights partnerships, innovation in Pa. agriculture
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Ag Progress Days town hall highlights partnerships, innovation in Pa. agriculture
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences and Penn State Extension are working together to turn research, innovation and insights from farmers into practical solutions for Pennsylvania agriculture.
Troy Ott, Peter and Ann Tombros Dean of Penn State's College of Agricultural Scie
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Alternatives to newly restricted invasive plant species
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Alternatives to newly restricted invasive plant species
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In "Michigan expands invasive plant list: What retailers and homeowners need to know," Michigan State University Extension covered the six species that were newly added to the invasive species list in Michigan. An invasive species is defined as one that is not native and whose introduction causes h
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Americans for Tax Reform: 45 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch:
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45 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses.
In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill:
IPS Packaging
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Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
By John Kartch and Rachel Loren
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 95.
As documented below at least 95 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts.
Trump Accounts for kids were enact
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
Today, Attorney General Mayes announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.--one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s. In addition to the payment, Meta must implement a sweeping set of safe
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With Arizona's Elections
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with Arizona's Elections
Attorney General Mayes today sued the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in elections.
Tens of millions of voters across the country rely on mail-in ballots, and t
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces largest Big Tech settlement in history
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 26 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces largest Big Tech settlement in history
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Meta to pay $17.1 billion and implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Today, Attorney General Alan Wilson announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in histor
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging USPS Rule Restricting Mail-In Voting, Interfering with Elections
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging USPS Rule Restricting Mail-In Voting, Interfering with Elections
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OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) challenging its final rule which unlawfully attempts to interfere with states
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Transformative $17 Billion Settlement with Meta, Proposed Settlement Includes Fundamental Changes to Instagram and Facebook
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Transformative $17 Billion Settlement with Meta, Proposed Settlement Includes Fundamental Changes to Instagram and Facebook
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Meta must make massive transformations that will reduce the risk of harm from its platforms -and will do it within months.
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general tod
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Massive Big Tech Win for Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 26 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Massive Big Tech Win for Iowa
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Meta to Make Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook and Pay Up to $17 Billion
DES MOINES-Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a landmark $17.1 billion-dollar multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.-one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history.
Iowa Attorney Ge
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Attorney General Clark Announces Historic $92.7 Million Settlement With Meta
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 26 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Announces Historic $92.7 Million Settlement With Meta
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Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a historic settlement with the social media company Meta, resolving allegations that the company knowingly placed children at harm by designing Instagram to be addictive while knowing the resultant devastating mental health problems. Meta will pay Vermont $9
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Attorney General Clark Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allowing President Trump's Second Elections-Related Executive Order to Be Implemented
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 25 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allowing President Trump's Second Elections-Related Executive Order to Be Implemented
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Joining a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, Attorney General Clark today responded to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision granting the Trump Administration's emergency request to stay an injunction tha
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Attorney General Clark Sues Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 26 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 24 other state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in elections. Te
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Attorney General Griffin Announces Historic Child-Safety Reform in $17.1 Billion Settlement with Meta
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 26 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Announces Historic Child-Safety Reform in $17.1 Billion Settlement with Meta
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#Griffin: 'Meta must implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on Instagram and Facebook''
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing that he and 50 other attorneys general have reached a settlement with M
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Attorney General Griffin Wins $470,000 Judgment against Capital City Tree Service
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 25 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Wins $470,000 Judgment against Capital City Tree Service
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#Griffin: 'I am pleased the court held Capital City accountable for these unconscionable actions and imposed the maximum penalty allowed by law'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced a $470,000 judgment against Capital City Tree Service, LLC, after the Pulaski County Circuit C
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Attorney General Hanaway Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 26 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hanaway Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
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Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on
Instagram and Facebook
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Attorney General Hanaway announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. - one of the largest state consumer protection settlement
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 26 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
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Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook
Lincoln - Today, Attorney General Hilgers announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. This is the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the Big
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 270,000 Eggs for Capital Region Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 270,000 Eggs for Capital Region Families
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August 26, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 270,000 eggs to Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York in Latham as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's E
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Attorney General James Secures Up to $17.1 Billion and Groundbreaking Reforms from Meta to Protect Children on Social Media
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures Up to $17.1 Billion and Groundbreaking Reforms from Meta to Protect Children on Social Media
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 50 other attorneys general today secured up to $17.1 billion from social media giant Meta, along with transformative changes to Facebook and Instagram to stop addictive and harmfu
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Attorney General James Sues to Block Trump Administration Rule That Would Shut Millions of Voters Out of Mail-In Voting
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues to Block Trump Administration Rule That Would Shut Millions of Voters Out of Mail-In Voting
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August 26, 2026
NEW YORK -New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined 23 other attorneys general and the governor of Pennsylvania in suing the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to stop a new rule that gives the agency unprecedented control over mail voting in f
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Attorney General JB McCuskey Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 26 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General JB McCuskey Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
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Meta to pay up to $17 billion and implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook
Today, Attorney General JB McCuskey announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.-the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues U.S. Postal Service over unlawful attempt to interfere with states' mail ballot elections
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues U.S. Postal Service over unlawful attempt to interfere with states' mail ballot elections
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Aug. 26, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service challenging its new rule that purports to grant itself the authority to regulate mail voting in elections.
Tens of mi
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Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Block Trump's Meddling in Oregon Elections
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 26 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Block Trump's Meddling in Oregon Elections
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This morning, Attorney General Dan Rayfield took action in federal court to block President Trump's unlawful executive order interfering with vote-by-mail elections. Since taking office for a second term, Trump has attempted to unconstitutionally meddle with state elections, this time using the United States Po
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Attorney General Skrmetti Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Attorney General Skrmetti Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
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Today, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.-one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history. In addition to the payment, Meta is required to implement a sweeping set of unprecedented safety features to prote
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Attorney General Tong Announces $17.1 Billion Settlement with Meta, Forces Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Announces $17.1 Billion Settlement with Meta, Forces Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook
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Connecticut to Receive up to $265.4 Million
(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will enforce sweeping new safety reforms to p
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Attorney General Tong Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures
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Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional USPS Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures on an Impossible Timeline and Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today join
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Attorney General Weiser announces historic settlement with Meta Platforms
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Weiser announces historic settlement with Meta Platforms
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Aug. 26, 2026 (DENVER) - Social media giant Meta Platforms, Inc. will pay over $17 billion and implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook under a nationwide settlement Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today. The landmark multistate settlement with Meta is one of the largest state co
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Auditor General DeFoor Hosts Education Session for Volunteer Fire Relief Associations in Bradford County
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release:
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Auditor General DeFoor Hosts Education Session for Volunteer Fire Relief Associations in Bradford County
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TOWANDA, Pa. - Auditor General Tim DeFoor today hosted an information session for Volunteer Fire Relief Associations (VFRAs) in Bradford County to help them effectively and efficiently manage the state funds they receive. Auditor General DeFoor partnered with State R
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Bioengineering a 'natural connection' for rotator cuff repair
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Bioengineering a 'natural connection' for rotator cuff repair
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A team of researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine have developed a "scaffold" that mimics natural tissue and could lead to more durable rotator cuff repairs, including for large injuries and cases involving bone and tissue degeneration that are often the most difficult to fix. The new system is detailed in Science Advanc
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BRANDEIS CENTER CALLS ON DOJ TO INVESTIGATE $737 MILLION IN QATARI FUNDING TO NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release:
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BRANDEIS CENTER CALLS ON DOJ TO INVESTIGATE $737 MILLION IN QATARI FUNDING TO NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Letter to Attorney General Blanche demands DOJ investigate Northwestern for Violating Foreign Agents Registration Act over Qatar ties
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The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law urged Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Department of Justice's Foreign Agent
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Burns: Dolly Parton touched the lives of many local children
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Burns: Dolly Parton touched the lives of many local children
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Dolly Parton Imagination Library gifted 193K books to Cambria County children
JOHNSTOWN, Aug. 25 -State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, who worked to bring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to Cambria County five years ago, today mourned the passing of Dolly Parton, praising her as a champion of child literacy who left
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Carlow's More Just and Merciful World Podcast: Looking Back on Another Season of Changemakers and Mercy in Action
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Carlow University posted the following news:
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Carlow's More Just and Merciful World Podcast: Looking Back on Another Season of Changemakers and Mercy in Action
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Ahead of the season premiere next week, now is the perfect time to catch up on any episodes of Carlow's podcast you may have missed. Season Two of A More Just and Merciful World brought us face-to-face with leaders who are doing the work in boardrooms, classrooms, city halls, and communities
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Celebrating the DeSales University Physician Assistant Class of 2026
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- DeSales University posted the following news:
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Celebrating the DeSales University Physician Assistant Class of 2026
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DeSales University proudly celebrated the graduation of the 27th class of its Physician Assistant (PA) Program on Saturday, August 15, 2026, marking another significant milestone in the program's distinguished history and continued tradition of excellence.
The ceremony honored the hard work, perseverance, and achievements of the C
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Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Two 'Measles-Associated' Deaths in Pennsylvania Spark Media Blitz -- But Officials Won't Release Details
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary on Aug. 26, 2026, by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender:
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2 'Measles-Associated' Deaths in Pennsylvania Spark Media Blitz -- But Officials Won't Release Details
Pennsylvania health officials announced two "measles-associated" deaths in unvaccinated individ
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Chris Bentz Named Pennsylvania Division Manager
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Benesch, a consulting engineering company, issued the following news:
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Chris Bentz Named Pennsylvania Division Manager
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POTTSVILLE, PA - Benesch is pleased to announce that Chris Bentz, PE, has been named the company's next Pennsylvania Division Manager. A dedicated member of the Benesch Team since 1992, Chris combines technical expertise with the organizational discipline and interpersonal skills required to lead large-scale mult
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CMU Researchers Use AI To Explore How Alzheimer's Changes Brain Cells
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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CMU Researchers Use AI To Explore How Alzheimer's Changes Brain Cells
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In brain cells affected by Alzheimer's disease, DNA is physically arranged differently inside the cell -a change linked to differences in which genes are active, according to research led by Carnegie Mellon University. The findings, published in the journal Science, offer new insight into how changes in the arrangement of DNA
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Council on American-Islamic Relations Issues Letter to Justice Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General of Civil Rights Division
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSletter) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following letter to the Department of Justice Attorney General Blanche and Harmeet K. Dhillon, assistant attorney general of the civil rights division:
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August 25, 2026
The Honorable Todd Blanche
Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20530
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The Honorable Harmeet K. Dhillon
Assistant Attorney General, Civil Righ
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Creating Jobs in York County: Pa. Gov. Shapiro Secures $2.1 Million Investment From Gerard Daniel Worldwide to Expand Manufacturing Operations, Creating 35 New Jobs
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Creating Jobs in York County: Governor Shapiro Secures $2.1 Million Investment from Gerard Daniel Worldwide to Expand Manufacturing Operations, Creating 35 New Jobs
The Shapiro Administration is investing $200,000 to support the company's expansion in Hanover.
Pennsylvania, which competed aggressively against Texas for this project, was recently ranked as the top
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Dawn of the Deans: UM Starts Semester With 3 New College Administrators
MISSOULA, Montana, Aug. 25 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release:
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Dawn of the Deans: UM Starts Semester With 3 New College Administrators
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The new administrators are Michael Lynn, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences; Leslie Rissler, dean of the College of Science; and Jenn Snow, dean of the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education.
"It's a new day at UM, with a major injection of fresh ideas and leadership," UM Provost Adrea Lawrence said.
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Dechert Advises Lohmiller & Company on Sale to SRS Distribution, a Subsidiary of The Home Depot
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Dechert Advises Lohmiller & Company on Sale to SRS Distribution, a Subsidiary of The Home Depot
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Dechert served as legal counsel to Lohmiller & Company, a Denver-headquartered wholesale distributor of HVAC equipment, parts and supplies, in connection with its sale to SRS Distribution Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing building products distributors in North America
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Defense Innovation Unit develops program to supercharge defense industrial base
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Defense Innovation Unit develops program to supercharge defense industrial base
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Seven months ago, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stood before a large crowd of Lockheed Martin employees in Texas, during the third stop of his nascent Arsenal of Freedom tour, to show his appreciation for the people behind the defense industrial base.
During his
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Del. A.G. Jennings Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 27 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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AG Jennings announces largest Big Tech settlement in history
Meta to pay Delaware up to $103 million, implement sweeping child safety reforms
Delaware to make generational investment in children's mental health
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WILMINGTON, Del.--Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced a landmark $12.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.--one of the la
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Del. A.G. Jennings Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures
DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 27 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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AG Jennings sues United States Postal Service over unlawful attempt to interfere with states' vote-by-mail procedures
Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that she and a coalition of 25 states have filed a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in elect
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Demand Progress Education Fund, 17 Organizations Issue Letter to FTC Chairman Ferguson, Commissioner Meador
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Demand Progress Education Fund issued the following letter with 17 organizations to Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson and Commissioner Mark R. Meador:
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August 21, 2026
The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson, Chairman
The Honorable Mark R. Meador, Commissioner
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20580
Dear Chairman Ferguson and Commissioner Meador:
The undersigned civil so
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Democratic Governors Association: Poll - Gov. Shapiro Holds Commanding Lead in Pennsylvania, Ahead in "Nearly Every Demographic"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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NEW POLL: Gov. Shapiro Holds Commanding Lead in Pennsylvania, Ahead in "Nearly Every Demographic"
Bucks County Republican voter on why he's supporting Shapiro: "He's kinda doing his own thing. I have a lot of respect for that. He's not playing partisan games."
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New polling from The New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena shows Gov. Josh Shapiro leading Stacy Garrity by 16 points, including in "n
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Duane Morris' David Contreiras Tyler Recognized in the 2026 Latin America's Top 100 Lawyers list by Latinvex
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Duane Morris' David Contreiras Tyler Recognized in the 2026 Latin America's Top 100 Lawyers list by Latinvex
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NEW YORK, August 26, 2026-David Contreiras Tyler has been named in the Latinvex 2026 Latin America's Top 100 Lawyers list. The annual ranking highlights leading attorneys from international firms that serve clients and businesses in Latin America. This i
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East Stroudsburg University Students Participate in U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Conference
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release:
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ESU Students Participate in U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Conference
Earlier this summer, 10 students from East Stroudsburg University participated in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's 3rd Annual EPIC (Employer-Provided Innovation Challenges) Conference in Washington, D.C.
Selected by the U.S. Chamber to deliver the final presentation and bring the conference to a clo
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EPA Proposal to Remove Public Participation Requirements for Minor Source Permitting Sparks Environmental Justice Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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
Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
Washington, DC
Submitted via:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/07/2026-13667/minor-new-source-review-program-air-permitting-public-participation-requirements-for-state
Re: Mi
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Federal Register: EPA Finds Chemical Submissions Unlikely To Present Unreasonable Risk
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires EPA to publish in the Federal Register a statement of its findings after its review of certain TSCA submissions when EPA makes a finding that a new chemical substance or significant new use is not likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. Such statements apply to premanufacture no
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Federal Register: EPA Issues Information Collection Notice on Certification of Pesticide Applicators
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection:
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Certification of Pesticide Applicators (EPA ICR Number 0155.17, OMB Control Number 2070-0029) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently appro
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Federal Register: EPA Issues Notice of Availability for Glyphosate Open Literature Search To Inform Human Health Risk Assessment
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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This notice announces the availability of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) open literature search in support of the ongoing registration review of glyphosate. This open literature search is intended to inform the hazard assessment for the upcoming updated glyphosate human health risk assessment, currently scheduled to be completed in late 2026. EPA is so
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Franklin & Marshall: Reckoning With Lancaster - Exploring Refuge, Migration, and Belonging
LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news:
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Reckoning With Lancaster: Exploring Refuge, Migration, and Belonging
By Chris Karlesky '01
What does it mean for a city to be "welcoming"? Lancaster has embraced that identity, but its history tells a more complicated story.
This summer, 10 Franklin & Marshall College students contributed to that story as part of Reckoning With Lancaster, a humanities-based project supported by a Humanities fo
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Funding Expands University of Cincinnati Research Into Weight Gain Side Effects of Bipolar Medication
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Funding expands UC research into weight gain side effects of bipolar medication
Five-state initiative promotes metformin and healthy lifestyle interventions in youth
By Tim Tedeschi, 513-556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu
University of Cincinnati researchers have been approved for funding by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to expand the implementation of healthy lifesty
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Geomimicry offers a new framework for engineering sustainable materials
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Geomimicry offers a new framework for engineering sustainable materials
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When engineers look to nature for inspiration, they often turn to living systems. The flight of birds has influenced aircraft design, gecko feet inspired new adhesives, and lotus leaves led to the development of self-cleaning surfaces.
Researchers at Penn now argue that engineers should look somewhere else in nature
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Gettysburg College: Summer Pedagogy Institute Explores the Value of Student-faculty Learning, Teaching Partnerships
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news:
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Summer Pedagogy Institute explores the value of student-faculty learning, teaching partnerships
Connecting faculty and staff across the Gettysburg College campus, the annual Summer Pedagogy Institute encourages the exploration of innovative approaches to teaching and learning. A keynote presentation and interactive workshops focused on the value of engaging students as pedagogical partners and co-creators
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GPA Midstream Association: EPA Proposes Removing Federal Public Participation Requirements for Minor Air Permits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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
Via Regulations.gov
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Docket Center
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans,
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House Budget Ranking Member Boyle Issues Statement on July 2026 Personal Consumption Expenditures Inflation Data
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Boyle Statement on July 2026 PCE Inflation Data
Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported an annual personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index of 3.7 percent for July 2026:
"Today's report makes it
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Houston Data to Action Community Based Organizations Urges EPA to Preserve Public Notice and Comment Safeguards on Minor Pollution Sources
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Via Electronic Delivery Only
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Docket Center
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Submitted online via
https://www.regulations.gov
Federal Register No. 2026-13667
Re: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permi
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How negotiation skills empower girls
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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How negotiation skills empower girls
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Can teaching teenage girls how to negotiate help them stay in school, marry later, and form more equal relationships? The answer appears to be yes-and those gains add up to strong economic returns for each dollar of public spending.
In 2013, Corinne Low, business economics and public policy professor at Penn's Wharton School, introduced a negotiation
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Institute for Justice: Support Pours in for Ranchers' Supreme Court Battle With Pipeline Company Wielding Eminent Domain Power
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release:
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Support Pours in for Ranchers' Supreme Court Battle with Pipeline Company Wielding Eminent Domain Power
With the U.S. Supreme Court poised to consider a case with massive implications for property owners across the country, support poured in for a group of North Dakota ranchers' fight with a gas pipeline company over the value of their land. Should the Court rule against the ranchers, property o
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Kenneth McClain Named Benesch's North Regional Manager
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Benesch, a consulting engineering company, issued the following news:
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Kenneth McClain Named Benesch's North Regional Manager
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POTTSVILLE, PA - Benesch is pleased to announce that Kenneth McClain has been named the firm's next North Regional Manager. With more than 30 years of experience on both the client and consultant sides of the AEC industry, Ken brings a unique perspective into business growth and operations. He most recentl
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La Salle University: Explorer Faculty and Staff Recognized for Their Achievements
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- La Salle University issued the following news:
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Explorer faculty and staff recognized for their achievements
La Salle University community members were honored with awards during the 2026-27 Academic Year Convocation, held in the Union Ballroom on Aug, 24.
Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Lisa Jarvinen, Ph.D., welcomed faculty, staff, and Christian Brothers to the Convocation, setting the tone for an exciting and successfu
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Lingo urges students to seek wisdom over easy AI answers
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release:
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Lingo urges students to seek wisdom over easy AI answers
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Artificial intelligence can all but think for today's undergraduates, but it can't provide the truth, meaning, and wisdom necessary to live a faithful and fruitful life, Grove City College President Bradley Lingo '00 said Wednesday as he opened the College's 150th academic year.
Speaking from Harbison Chapel's pulpit, Lingo addressed
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Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius to Receive SAE Foundation's 2027 Industry Leadership Award
WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- SAE International issued the following news release:
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Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius to Receive SAE Foundation's 2027 Industry Leadership Award
Kallenius to be honored at the SAE Foundation's Annual Celebration May 11, 2027, at M1 Concourse and Event Center in Pontiac, Mich.
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DETROIT, Mich. - The SAE Foundation is excited to host the 2027 Annual Celebration event on May 11, 2027, at M1 Concourse and Event Center in Pontiac, Mich. Now in its 29th y
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Metropolitan Washington Council Urges EPA To Justify Renewed Monitoring Of Previously Evaluated Water Contaminants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Ms. Jessica Kramer
Assistant Administrator, Office of Water
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20460
Subject: Revisions to Establish the Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6)
for Public Water Systems [Docket #EPA-HQ-OW-2023-0469]
Dear Ms. K
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Moerdler in Construction Dive and Heatmap News: Data Center Restrictions in Pennsylvania and New York
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Moerdler in Construction Dive and Heatmap News: Data Center Restrictions in Pennsylvania and New York
Data center development is facing new regulatory hurdles as states take different approaches to energy use, grid costs and project approvals. Haynes Boone Partner Jeff Moerdler recently spoke with Construction Dive about Pennsylvania's new requirements for data center projects, in
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Moms Clean Air Force Urges EPA to Preserve Public Notice and Comment Requirements for Pollution Sources
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
21 August 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Subject:
Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans
Docket number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212
To EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin:
Moms Clean Air For
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N.J. Health Dept.: Commissioner Urges Families to Take Action to Prevent Measles Following First 2026 U.S. Measles Deaths
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- The New Jersey Department of Health issued the following statement on Aug. 26, 2026, by Commissioner Raynard E. Washington:
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The United States is experiencing the largest measles outbreak in decades. As of August 20, 2026, 2,777 confirmed measles cases were reported in the United States. Our neighboring state of Pennsylvania has reported 393 cases in 28 counties with two deaths in unvaccinated individuals -- the first deaths from measles in the commonwealth
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No Labels Issues Commentary: Bipartisan Backlash Against Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Aug. 25, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton:
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The Bipartisan Backlash Against Data Centers
From Bernie Sanders to Ron DeSantis, politicians across the spectrum are turning against the infrastructure powering the AI boom.
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Data centers have pulled off a rare feat in American politics: putting Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis on the same
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Norfolk Southern and Wabtec Expand Locomotive Modernization Program
WILMERDING, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Wabtec, a provider of technology-based products and services for rail and industrial markets, issued the following news release:
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Norfolk Southern and Wabtec Expand Locomotive Modernization Program
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* 33 Evolution Series locomotives to be converted from DC to AC traction
* Upgrades support fleet reliability, efficiency, and long-term sustainability
ATLANTA and PITTSBURGH, Aug. 26, 2026 -Norfolk Southern Corporation
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Penn State Dickinson Law celebrates 2026 convocation in Carlisle and University Park
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Penn State Dickinson Law celebrates 2026 convocation in Carlisle and University Park
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CARLISLE and UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-In August, Penn State Dickinson Law welcomed an accomplished J.D. Class of 2029, as well as incoming Master of Laws (LL.M.), Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.), and exchange students, to the Carlisle and University Park locations.
During convocation
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Penn State Smeal welcomes 16 new faculty members
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State Smeal welcomes 16 new faculty members
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Smeal College of Business has welcomed 16 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year, bringing with them a wide depth of both academic and executive leadership experience.
Sheiva Ansary, Fred Asante, Siddharth Bhambhwani, Brigham Brau, Robin Kramer and Rimmy Tomy have joined the Department of A
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Penn State VP for Research Read Urges NSF to Ensure Transparent, Stable, and Precise Guidance in New Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
RE: Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001
Information Collection 3145-0058
NSF Draft Guidance on Financial Assistance, Version 27-1
The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the National Science Foundation's (NSF) proposed transition from the Proposal & Award Policies & Proc
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Penn State-Berks LaunchBox Announces Six New 'IMAGINE Your Business' Grant Recipients
READING, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news:
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Berks LaunchBox announces six new 'IMAGINE Your Business' grant recipients
By Kyla Wilhelm
The Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State has announced six recipients of its 'IMAGINE Your Business' grant, designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs accelerate their business growth. The program awards up to $2,000 to assist startups with prototyping, marketing, product development and other
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PennDOT is Seeking Feedback on a Project to Replace the Union LeBoeuf Road Bridge in LeBoeuf Township, Erie County
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued the following news:
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PennDOT is Seeking Feedback on a Project to Replace the Union LeBoeuf Road Bridge in LeBoeuf Township, Erie County
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to view the plans for a proposed project to replace the bridge that carries Union LeBoeuf Road over a branch of French Creek in Erie County.
The bridge is located on Union LeBoeuf Road at th
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Public Citizen Issues Letter to Pa. State Dept.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Political] (TNSletter) -- Public Citizen issued the following letter to the Pennsylvania Department of State:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 14, 2026
Pennsylvania Department of State
302 North Office Building
401 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120
ra-voterreg@pa.gov
On behalf of Public Citizen and the voters of Pennsylvania, we are filing this complaint against Scott Presler and his political action committee, Early Vote Action (EVA), for fail
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Rep. Beyer, 5 Co-signers Issue Letter to Federal Law Enforcement, Homeland Security Agency Chiefs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following letter with five co-signers to four heads of federal law enforcement and homeland security agencies:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 19, 2026
The Honorable Todd Blanche
Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20530
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The Honorable Kash Patel
Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20535
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The Honorable
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Rep. Garcia Issues Letter to A.G. Blanche
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 24, 2026
The Honorable Todd Blanche
Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
Dear Attorney General Blanche:
Oversight Democrats are investigating the widespread violation of Americans' civil
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Rep. Green Issues Letter to President Trump on Articles of Impeachment for High Crimes, Misdemeanors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following letter to President Trump on articles of impeachment against him for high crimes and misdemeanors, filed on Aug. 24, 2026:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 24, 2026
President Donald J. Trump
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20500
RE: Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald John Trump for High Crimes and Misdemeanors, Filed on August 24, 2026
Dear Mr. President
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Rep. Mackenzie Announces Hearing on Cutting Red Tape for American Workers and Job Creators
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Mackenzie Announces Hearing on Cutting Red Tape for American Workers and Job Creators
Wednesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), will hold a hearing titled "Less Red Tape, More Opportunity: Unleashing American Workers and Job Cre
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Rep. McGovern, 8 Co-Signers Issue Letter to President Trump on Congressional Inquiry on Expiration of Executive Order 13936, Changes to Hong Kong Sanctions Authorities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Rules Committee, issued the following letter with eight co-signers to President Trump on the Congressional inquiry on the expiration of Executive Order 13936 and changes to Hong Kong sanctions authorities:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 14, 2026
Donald Trump
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President:
We write to express serious co
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Rohde & Schwarz USA celebrates grand opening of new manufacturing center in Frederick, Maryland
MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 26 [Category: TelecommunicationsBiz] -- Rohde and Schwarz, a supplier of solutions in the fields of test and measurement, broadcast and media, aerospace, defense, security and networks and cybersecurity, issued the following news release:
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Rohde & Schwarz USA celebrates grand opening of new manufacturing center in Frederick, Maryland
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Sen. Bennet, 9 Co-signers Issue Letter to President Trump on Colorado Disaster Request
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following letter with 9 co-signers to President Trump on the Colorado disaster request:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 24, 2026
The Honorable Donald J. Trump
President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C., 20500
Dear Mr. President:
We strongly support Governor Jared Polis' request on August 23, 2026, for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration with Public and Ind
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Sen. Wyden Issues Letter to Customs & Border Protection Commissioner Scott
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following letter to Rodney S. Scott, commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 20, 2026
Rodney S. Scott
Commissioner
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20229
Dear Commissioner Scott:
As Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, I write to request information reg
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Shippensburg University welcomed students to campus during Fall Welcome Week
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news:
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Shippensburg University welcomed students to campus during Fall Welcome Week
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This past week, Shippensburg University welcomed students to campus by kicking off the start of the semester with fun and informative events.
First-year students moved into university housing on Thursday, Aug. 20, while returning students moved in Aug. 22-23. The week provided students with opportunities to settle int
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Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving Switzer-Carty Transportation US, Agnes Corp.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21153) entitled "Switzer-Carty Transportation US Inc. et al. - Acquisition of Control - Agnes Corp.":
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ACTION: Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Finance Transaction.
SUMMARY: On July 27, 2026, Switzer-Carty Transportation US, Inc. (SCT-US), a noncarrier, together with its shareholders (collectively, Applicants), none of which are federally reg
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Temple University: Bridge Program supports full-time ESL students
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Bridge Program supports full-time ESL students
The updated Global Engagement program allows more students to enroll full time right away.
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For students whose second language is English, seeking a degree comes with the added challenges of academic reading and writing in an unfamiliar language and understanding cultural norms and expectations. To help ease that transition, Temple University's Office of
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Temple University: Study examines users' preferences for AI-generated recommendations
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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New study examines users' preferences for AI-generated recommendations
New research from Temple's Fox School of Business and Associate Professor Monica Wadhwa examines how an individual's political ideology affects the likelihood of them accepting AI-generated recommendations.
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Listen to any Spotify playlist, watch any series on Netflix or subscribe to any podcast on Apple and you're likely to see fa
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The Paley Museum to Examine the Vital Role of Media During the September 11 Attacks
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 [Category: Media] -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release:
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The Paley Museum to Examine the Vital Role of Media During the September 11 Attacks
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9/11 Through the Media Lens: 25 Years Later will Convene Leading Journalists, Photographers, and Historians Who Reported on the Events of that Unforgettable Day
Early Access Tickets with Discounts Now On Sale to Paley Members
New York, NY, August 26, 2026 - As the 25th anniversary of the September 11
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The same care shouldn't cost more: How IBX helps members access safe, high-quality, affordable care
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, posted the following news release:
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The same care shouldn't cost more: How IBX helps members access safe, high-quality, affordable care
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People today have access to more medicines, treatments, technologies, and care settings than ever before. But access to care is about more than whether a treatment is available. People also have to be able to afford care.
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The secret to bats' longevity linked to immune response to viruses and cancer
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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The secret to bats' longevity linked to immune response to viruses and cancer
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -It's a general rule in biology: Among mammals, the bigger you are, the longer you live. Yet bats defy this principle, making them among the longest-lived mammals relative to their size. The little brown bat, for example, is roughly the size of a field mouse. While it can live up to 34 yea
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Thiel College welcomes seven new faculty members as 160th academic year begins
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Thiel College issued the following news release:
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Thiel College welcomes seven new faculty members as 160th academic year begins
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GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College welcomed seven new full-time faculty members to campus as classes began Monday for the College's 160th academic year.
The new faculty members join academic programs in nursing, nutrition, communication sciences and disorders, exercise science, sports management and chemistry, bringing profes
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Unisys: White Paper Reveals Nearly Half of Organizations Are Practicing 'Selective' Integration in Service Management
BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 (TNSrep) -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
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New White Paper Reveals Nearly Half of Organizations Are Practicing 'Selective' Integration in Service Management
Organizations are moving beyond traditional models to build more agile, intelligent and cost-effective IT ecosystems.
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BLUE BELL, Pa. - Scopism and Unisys (NYSE: UIS) have released a new white paper, "The Global Rise of Selective Service Integration: Why
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University of Arkansas: Rupesh Kariyat Named New Co-Director of Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Rupesh Kariyat Named New Co-Director of Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center
The Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center (TFSC) and the Office for Faculty Affairs are pleased to announce that Rupesh Kariyat has been named a co-director of the center. Kariyat will serve a three-year term alongside continuing co-directors Edward Holland, associate professor of geosciences, and Ays
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University of Cincinnati: Roman Law Expert Pieces Together Ancient Legal History
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Roman law expert pieces together ancient legal history
UC Classics professor reveals laws obscured in 1,600-year-old puzzle
By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu
A Roman law expert at the University of Cincinnati edited and translated a Latin legal text he pieced together from fragments that surprisingly survived in the Egyptian sands for more than 1,600 years.
What's less surprisin
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US Department of Labor cites Pennsylvania brick manufacturer for willfully exposing workers to silica hazards, proposes $496K in fines
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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US Department of Labor cites Pennsylvania brick manufacturer for willfully exposing workers to silica hazards, proposes $496K in fines
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WATSONTOWN, PA - The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a brick manufacturer with three willful and four serious violations for knowingly exposing its workers to unsafe levels of respirable silica dust at its Watsontown plant.
On Feb. 12, 2026, investigators with t
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Utah Petroleum Association: EPA Proposal to Eliminate Public Notice Requirements for Minor Source Air Permits Sparks Calls for Indian Country Exemption
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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
Mr. Richard Bowen U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212 Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460
Submitted via regulations.gov to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212. Also submitted via email to a-and-r-docket@epa.gov and to bowen
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Utah Secures $12.2 Billion Settlement With Meta Over Child Safety Practices
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Utah Secures $12.2 Billion Settlement With Meta Over Child Safety Practices
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Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook with Independent Oversight
SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 26, 2026)-Utah today announced a landmark $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will force sweeping changes to how Instagram and Facebook are built for children and teens once issued by the co
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Vanguard to Acquire Altruist, Expanding the Reach and Impact of Financial Advice
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Vanguard Group, an investment management company, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Vanguard to Acquire Altruist, Expanding the Reach and Impact of Financial Advice
Altruist to operate as a standalone business, extending the "Vanguard effect" to more advisors and their clients through AI-forward wealth technology and custody platform
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VALLEY FORGE, PA --Vanguard and Altruist, an AI-forward wealth technology and custody platform ser
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Vishay Intertechnology to Showcase Solutions for AI Infrastructure and Physical AI at PCIM Asia 2026
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Vishay Intertechnology to Showcase Solutions for AI Infrastructure and Physical AI at PCIM Asia 2026
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that the company will showcase its latest semiconductor and passive technologies at PCIM Asia 2026. In Hall 16, Booth C12, visitors are invited to explore Vishay's products and reference designs tailored to the rapidly
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Westminster College faculty member lends expertise to 'In the Heights' production
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Westminster College posted the following news:
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Westminster College faculty member lends expertise to 'In the Heights' production
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When the curtain rises on the Youngstown Playhouse production of "In the Heights" this week, Westminster College Lecturer of Spanish Meirel Rodriguez-Febus will see her professional expertise-and a little bit of her own family-reflected on stage.
Rodriguez-Febus is volunteering as a dialect coach for the production,
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Winston-Salem Food Bank Receives nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Winston-Salem Food Bank Receives nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
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RALEIGH -Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined food bank leaders at Second Harvest Food Banks of Northwest NC in Winston-Salem to receive another egg delivery as part of a series of deliveries totaling nearly 3 million eggs. Food banks ac
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