Wednesday - September 9, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Massachusetts

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'I'm the Eyes of Medicine': An Alum's Full-Circle Career as a Sonographer
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 31 -- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * 'I'm the Eyes of Medicine': An Alum's Full-Circle Career as a Sonographer * A MCPHS graduate and OBGYN sonographer, Sonora Shelton is growing her clinical expertise while pursuing a master's degree and a future in education. Nominative determinism just might have played a role in Sonora Shelton's decision to pursue sonography. "They say people with the last name Baker   more
27 Massachusetts Teacher Leaders Selected to Help Strengthen Literacy Instruction Statewide
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 [Category: Education] -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, posted the following news release: * * * 27 Massachusetts Teacher Leaders Selected to Help Strengthen Literacy Instruction Statewide * #The 2026-27 Teach Plus Policy Fellows Will Advocate for Evidence-Based Literacy Materials, Multilingual Learner Support, Teacher Retention, and Improved Data Sys  more
AAN and AHS Issue Updated Guideline on Migraine Prevention Medications for Adults
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 1 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * AAN and AHS issue updated guideline on migraine prevention medications for adults Highlights: * A guideline update by the American Academy of Neurology and American Headache Society has been published to help clinicians determine which medications may be most effective at preventing migraine in adults. * Migraine is a chronic disease. Migraine attacks are often associated w  more
ADC Goes to Court to Defend Medford, MA Residents' Democratic Will
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * ADC Goes to Court to Defend Medford, MA Residents' Democratic Will * August 31, 2026 media@adc.org Medford, MA | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), alongside local counsel Micah-Shalom Kesselman, are asking the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to allow Medford residents to defend a divestment ordinance they fought   more
AG Campbell Issues $1.15 Million In Citations Against Addiction Treatment Centers For Having Participants Perform Unpaid Labor Under The Guise Of "Rehabilitation"
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Issues $1.15 Million In Citations Against Addiction Treatment Centers For Having Participants Perform Unpaid Labor Under The Guise Of "Rehabilitation" * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced that her office has issued $1.15 million in citations against Adult & Teen Challenge, Northeast, Inc. (TCNE), a substance use diso  more
Ameresco, Neogenyx Fuels and Adams Land & Cattle Celebrate Groundbreaking of Renewable Natural Gas Facility in Nebraska
FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, posted the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Ameresco, Neogenyx Fuels and Adams Land & Cattle Celebrate Groundbreaking of Renewable Natural Gas Facility in Nebraska First agricultural RNG project for Neogenyx Fuels will convert livestock manure into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas while supporting economic development FRAMING  more
ARPA-H Funds Harvard Medical School-Led Pilot Project to Develop New Class of RNA Medicines
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news: * * * ARPA-H Funds HMS-Led Pilot Project to Develop New Class of RNA Medicines Simple genetic switches known as riboswitches have great promise for targeted precision medicine The future of federally funded research at Harvard Medical School -- supported by taxpayers and done in service to humanity -- remains uncertain. Learn more (https://hms.harvard.edu/research/threats-research-funding-harvard-medical-scho  more
At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 2030
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 31 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 2030 * MIT President Sally Kornbluth formally welcomed the undergraduate Class of 2030 to campus on Sunday, noting that the Institute quickly "feels like home" to new students. The annual event, officially called the President's Convocation for First-Years and Families, is held at the Johnson Ice Rink on campus on the weekend mo  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Continued Efforts to Weaken U.S. Nuclear Safety Regulations
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Continued Efforts to Weaken U.S. Nuclear Safety Regulations * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined two multistate comment letters opposing the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) proposals that would drastically reduce nuclear radiation protection regulations and reactor safety oversight. The proposed rul  more
Attorney General Bonta Slams EPA's Proposed Rule to Weaken Regulation of Heavy-Duty Vehicle Pollution
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 31 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Slams EPA's Proposed Rule to Weaken Regulation of Heavy-Duty Vehicle Pollution * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) led a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to loosen regulations that control the emissions of smog-forming nitrogen oxides (NOx)  more
Boston Medical Center Opposes Proposed Medicare Cuts to 340B Drug Reimbursements and Off-Campus Imaging Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. One Boston Medical Center Place Boston, MA 02118 T 617-638-8000 BMC.ORG August 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: CMS-1850-P: Medic  more
BRANDEIS CENTER TO EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: RELEASE RECORDS ON FOREIGN FUNDING TO U.S. UNIVERSITIES AFTER FOURTH DELAY
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * BRANDEIS CENTER TO EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: RELEASE RECORDS ON FOREIGN FUNDING TO U.S. UNIVERSITIES AFTER FOURTH DELAY; FILES FOIA REQUEST The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law urged Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to promptly release the list of foreign sources funding American colleges and universities. The Department of Education postponed publication   more
Brandeis University Career Network Integrates and Expands Services for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- Brandeis University issued the following news: * * * New Brandeis Career Network integrates and expands services for undergraduate and graduate students By Steve Foskett A new approach to career services makes expanded resources available to students wherever they are in their Brandeis journey and wherever they are on campus. The Brandeis Career Network, a pillar of the Brandeis Plan to Reinvent the Liberal Arts, increases focus on career readiness, integr  more
Brookhaven Lab to Lead $14M AI Project for Nation's Electric Grid
UPTON, New York, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Brookhaven Lab to Lead $14M AI Project for Nation's Electric Grid Funded through the Genesis Mission Phase II Request for Application, Brookhaven Lab will lead a three-year effort to develop a next-generation grid foundation model - The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory has been selected by DOE to lead a $14.2 million project throug  more
Castillo De San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments Welcome New Superintendent
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments Welcome New Superintendent ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- The National Park Service has selected Angelita Alvino as the new superintendent of Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments. Alvino has served as superintendent of the national parks of St. Croix for nearly five years and brings  more
CATF at Climate Week NYC: Advancing innovative climate solutions, grounded in what works
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 [Category: Environment] -- Clean Air Task Force, an organization that says it works to safeguard against the impacts of climate change by catalyzing the development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies, issued the following news: * * * CATF at Climate Week NYC: Advancing innovative climate solutions, grounded in what works * Clean Air Task Force (CATF) will bring its global expertise to New York Climate Week, convening p  more
Ceres applauds California Legislature for advancing clean energy bills to ease costs, urges further action
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * Ceres applauds California Legislature for advancing clean energy bills to ease costs, urges further action * SACRAMENTO, CA-Ceres commends California policymakers for their continued focus on clean energy solutions that put dow  more
CFTC Proposes to Restore CPO and CTA Registration Relief for SEC-Registered Private Fund Advisers
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * CFTC Proposes to Restore CPO and CTA Registration Relief for SEC-Registered Private Fund Advisers * Key Takeaways: * New CPO Registration Exemption: The proposed Rule 4.13(a)(4) would allow SEC-registered investment advisers to avoid CPO registration when operating privately offered commodity pools with QEP and certain accredited investor participants, with no limit on commod  more
Conservation Law Foundation:  Report Finds Rhode Island's Electric Rates Overcharge Many Heat Pump Customers
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release: * * * New Report Finds Rhode Island's Electric Rates Overcharge Many Heat Pump Customers * A heat pump rate would help bring utility operations into the 21st century. Photo: EcoPhotography September 1, 2026 (Providence, RI) -Rhode Island is encouraging more families to install energy-efficient heat pumps because they can lower energy bills, improve air quality and reduce climate pollution. Yet m  more
Consumer Reports Backs California Bill Banning the Sale of Sensitive Consumer Data
YONKERS, New York, Aug. 31 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports backs California bill banning the sale of sensitive consumer data Sacramento, California - The California Legislature recently approved Assembly Bill 1542, co-sponsored by Consumer Reports, which would amend the California Consumer Privacy Act to prohibit companies from selling sensitive personal data. The bill now goes to Governor Newsom for his signature. "Consumers' sensitive informati  more
Dan Hartman Discusses Agentic AI and Bank Fraud Risk in Banker & Tradesman
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dan Hartman Discusses Agentic AI and Bank Fraud Risk in Banker & Tradesman * Dan Hartman, of counsel in Nutter's Corporate Department and a member of the firm's Banking and Financial Services group, was quoted in the Banker & Tradesman article "AI Agent Shoppers Challenge Lenders' Fraud-Fighting Tools, Experts Say." The article examines how the emergence of agentic AI could  more
Del. A.G. Jennings Sues to Stop Trump Administration From Cutting Family Planning Funding
DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 1 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * AG Jennings sues to stop Trump Administration from cutting family planning funding Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that she, as part of a coalition of 23 other states, has sued to block new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. The lawsuit, file  more
Democratic Leaders Release Statement Urging White House Not to Wait to Restart Stalled Russia Sanctions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 31, 2026, with four democratic leaders: * * * Democratic Leaders Release Statement Urging White House Not to Wait to Restart Stalled Russia Sanctions U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Fin  more
dentech 2026 Pitch Competition: Meet the Finalists
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 31 [Category: Dentistry] -- The ADA Forsyth Institute posted the following news: * * * dentech 2026 Pitch Competition: Meet the Finalists * ADA Forsyth dentech(tm) 2026 focuses on introducing emerging technologies, unified initiatives, and exciting developments in oral health. Its signature event, the Pitch Competition, invites entrepreneurs shaping the future of oral health to present technologies that can revolutionize dentistry and patient wellbeing. Dentec  more
DKB Improves Its Customer Service With Pegasystems' Intelligent E-mail Processing
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- Pegasystems, a software company empowering digital transformation, issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * DKB improves its customer service with Pegasystems' intelligent e-mail processing Munich, Germany - Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the enterprise AI software provider for business-critical work, today announced that Deutsche Kreditbank AG (DKB) has implemented an AI-based solution to efficiently handle customer emails based on Pega  more
DNC Congratulates Dan Koh on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Dan Koh on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Dan Koh on his victory in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District. Voters once again turned out to make their voices heard in support of leaders who will lower costs and fight for working families. In response to Dan Koh's victory, D  more
Early Childhood & Secondary Education Subcommittee Ranking Member Bonamici Issues Statement at Hearing on Child Care Crisis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood and Secondary Education, issued the following opening statement on Sept. 1, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Supporting Working Families: State-Led Child Care Solutions": * * * "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to the witnesses for being here. "Affordable, accessible, and quality child care is essential for children, families, employers, and for the eco  more
Edouard Kopp named director of the Johnson Museum
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Edouard Kopp named director of the Johnson Museum * Edouard Kopp, chief curator of the Menil Drawing Institute in Houston, has been named the next director of the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell. He will begin his role as the Richard J. Schwartz Director on Nov. 1. In his seven years at the Menil Drawing Institute, part of The Menil Collection, Kopp oversaw administration, exhibitions, educational   more
EdRedesign Lab appoints Sonali Nijhawan as Chief Program Officer
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * EdRedesign Lab appoints Sonali Nijhawan as Chief Program Officer * The EdRedesign Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) has appointed Sonali Nijhawan as its inaugural Chief Program Officer. Nijhawan, a longtime partner to EdRedesign through her early leadership in the By All Means initiative and as a By All Means Senior Fellow (2023-2025), brings more than two decades of experience buil  more
FDA Recall Notice: Crystal Temptations Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Chocolatey Eyeballs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Crystal Temptations Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Chocolatey Eyeballs Summary Company Announcement Date: August 31, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 31, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk Company Name: Crystal Temptations Brand Name: Little Temptations Product Description: Chocolatey  more
Federal Register: Federal Highway Administration Issues Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions on Proposed Transportation Project in Mass.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Transportation Project in Massachusetts This notice announces action taken by FHWA that are final. The actions relate to the proposed Cape Cod Bridges Project which includes replacement of the Sagamore Bridge carrying U.S. Route 6 and replacement of the Bourne Bridge carrying State Rout  more
Federal Register: Labor Dept. Issues Information Collection Notice on Labor Surplus Area Classification
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following information collection: * * * The purpose of this notice is to announce the annual Labor Surplus Area (LSA) list for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. The Department of Labor (DOL)'s regulations implementing Executive Orders 12073 and 10582 are set forth at 20 CFR part 654, subpart A. These regulations require the DOL's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) to classify jurisdi  more
Following New Whistleblower Disclosure, Blumenthal Demands USPS Provide Documents, Answers About "Shit Show" Process to Screen Ballots & Potentially Catastrophic Impact on Mail-In Voting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Following New Whistleblower Disclosure, Blumenthal Demands USPS Provide Documents, Answers About "Shit Show" Process to Screen Ballots & Potentially Catastrophic Impact on Mail-In Voting * [WASHINGTON, DC] - After receiving information from a whistleblower, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), wrote Postmaster General  more
Former Watertown Housing Authority Executive Director to Repay Funds Stolen from Housing Authority
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 31 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Former Watertown Housing Authority Executive Director to Repay Funds Stolen from Housing Authority * BOSTON - The former Executive Director of the Watertown Housing Authority (WHA) has agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud charge stemming from his theft of more than $6,200 from WHA to fund his master bathroom renovation. Michael Lara, 41, of Norwood, Ma  more
GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik to Speak at 14th Annual Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik to speak at 14th annual Morgan Stanley Laguna conference GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) Chief Executive Officer and President Scott Strazik will present at the 14th Annual Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 7:45 AM PDT. Strazik will speak to investors in a fireside chat, highlighting how GE Vernova's platfo  more
Goodwin Advises Catalent on $4.7 Billion Debt Refinancing
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises Catalent on $4.7 Billion Debt Refinancing * The Private Equity team advised Catalent, Inc., a portfolio company of Novo Holdings, on a refinancing transaction to support continued growth and investments in its business to better support its customers. The refinancing includes a new $4.1 billion equivalent seven-year Term Loan B facility and a $600 million r  more
Governor Healey Ceremonially Signs Legislation Honoring Fallen Boston Firefighter Mathew Troy
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 31 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Ceremonially Signs Legislation Honoring Fallen Boston Firefighter Mathew Troy * BOSTON -Governor Maura Healey today joined the family of Boston firefighter Mathew Troy, fellow firefighters and legislative leaders for a ceremonial signing of legislation honoring his service and providing accidental death benefits to his wife, Rachel Troy. Mathew Troy dedicated his ca  more
Governor Maura Healey Observes International Overdose Awareness Day
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 31 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Maura Healey Observes International Overdose Awareness Day * BOSTON -Governor Maura Healey, First Lady Joanna Lydgate, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, other public officials, families and volunteers gathered today on Boston Common to plant more than 20,000 purple flags in memory of Massachusetts residents who have died from overdoses since 2013 in observance of Internatio  more
Gregory Craig to Receive The National Law Journal's Lifetime Achievement Award
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Gregory Craig to Receive The National Law Journal's Lifetime Achievement Award * Foley Hoag Senior Counsel Gregory Craig has been selected to receive The National Law Journal's Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who have made a lasting impact on the legal community throughout their careers. Throughout his career, Craig has been at the fo  more
Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Pressley and Clarke Condemn Deportation and Dehumanization of Haitian Nationals
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Pressley and Clarke Condemn Deportation and Dehumanization of Haitian Nationals * Over 350,000 Haitian Nationals at Risk of Job Loss and Deportation "There is no excuse for treating our neighbors with such contempt...We call upon the Senate to immediately take the long overdue step of passing our legislation to restore TPS for Haiti. The lives of Haitians and Americans alike  more
Harvard Medical School: How the Brain Decides Where To Insulate Its Own Wiring
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 (TNSjou) -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news: * * * How the Brain Decides Where To Insulate Its Own Wiring Biologists reveal neurons "have a say" in guiding myelin to specific locations At a glance * A new study reveals some of the signals that govern how myelin -- a fatty substance that insulates neurons -- gets laid down in different amounts in different types of brain cells. * It appears neurons themselves influence the process by communica  more
Healthcare Policy Duo Kristen O'Brien and Jeffrey Davis Join Holland & Knight in Washington
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Healthcare Policy Duo Kristen O'Brien and Jeffrey Davis Join Holland & Knight in Washington * WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 31, 2026) - Kristen O'Brien and Jeffrey Davis have joined Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C., office as partner and senior policy advisor, respectively, in the Firm's Federal Government Affairs Practice. The pair focuses on federal regulatory and advo  more
HGSE Selects 2026 Education Entrepreneurship Summer Fellows
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 31 -- The Harvard Graduate School of Education posted the following news: * * * HGSE Selects 2026 Education Entrepreneurship Summer Fellows * The Harvard Graduate School of Education has announced its Education Entrepreneurship Summer Fellows for 2026. Launched in 2013, the program provides funding to allow students and alumni to work full-time on their entrepreneurial ventures during the summer months. The Education Entrepreneurship Summer Fellows program is   more
House passes Golden-Lawler bill to protect Maine lobstermen from burdensome new right whale regulations until 2035
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * House passes Golden-Lawler bill to protect Maine lobstermen from burdensome new right whale regulations until 2035 * WASHINGTON -Maine's lobstermen and the communities they support would get an extended reprieve from onerous new regulations related to the North Atlantic right whale until 2035 under a bill spearheaded by Congressmen Jared Golden (ME-02) and Mike Lawler (NY-17), which passed the House o  more
Immigration Enforcement Fines for Immigrants With Final Removal Orders Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12733) by immigration policy specialists Holly Straut and Audrey Singer: * * * Immigration Enforcement Fines for Immigrants with Final Removal Orders According to a press release from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), foreign nationals (aliens) who have been ordered removed from the United States and have not left the country have been issued fines, which in some cases   more
In Memoriam: Frank Erwin Karasz
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 31 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Frank Erwin Karasz * Frank Erwin Karasz, 92, Silvio O. Conte Professor Emeritus of Polymer Science and Engineering (PSE) in the College of Natural Sciences, died in Amherst on June 21. A pioneering polymer scientist, Karasz came to UMass Amherst in 1967 and helped shape the university's PSE department during its formative years. Having made lasting contributions to the field of  more
India's PC Market Grows 12.1% YoY in Q2 2026 as Channel Stocking and Enterprise Demand Sustain Momentum
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release: * * * India's PC Market Grows 12.1% YoY in Q2 2026 as Channel Stocking and Enterprise Demand Sustain Momentum Commercial Segment Outpaces Consumer Growth as Enterprises and SMBs Front-Load Purchases Ahead of Anticipated Price Increases What Happened in India's PC Market in Q2 2026? INDIA - India's traditional PC market (encompassing desktop  more
India's Tablet Market Rises 3.4% YoY in Q2 2026 to 1.1 Million Units, Says IDC
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release: * * * India's Tablet Market Rises 3.4% YoY in Q2 2026 to 1.1 Million Units, Says IDC Manifesto Deals and Enterprise Demand Drive the Commercial Segment Higher as the consumer segment remained stable INDIA - India's tablet market (inclusive of detachable and slate tablets) shipped 1.1 million units in Q2 2026, up 3.4% year-over-year (YoY), ac  more
Justice Department to Conduct Election Monitoring for Massachusetts Primary Election
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Justice Department to Conduct Election Monitoring for Massachusetts Primary Election Today, the Civil Rights Division is monitoring polling sites in Massachusetts for the Commonwealth's primary election to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law. "Monitoring is an essential duty for the Civil Rights Division during election season," said Assistant Atto  more
Mariel Smith Honored as a 2026 Mary K. Ryan Achievement in Pro Bono Award Recipient by the Boston Bar Association
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Mariel Smith Honored as a 2026 Mary K. Ryan Achievement in Pro Bono Award Recipient by the Boston Bar Association * Mariel Smith, an associate in Nutter's Litigation Department, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Mary K. Ryan Achievement in Pro Bono Award by the Boston Bar Association. The award recognizes attorneys who embody former Nutter partner Mary Ryan's legacy as  more
Md. A.G. Brown Opposes EPA's Proposed Rule to Weaken Regulation of Heavy-Duty Vehicle Pollution
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes EPA's Proposed Rule to Weaken Regulation of Heavy-Duty Vehicle Pollution Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to loosen regulations that control the emissions of smog-forming nitrogen oxides (NOx) from semi-trucks and other heavy-duty  more
Millikin Alumnus Appointed Director of Illinois Department of Natural Resources
DECATUR, Illinois, Aug. 31 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin Alumnus Appointed Director of Illinois Department of Natural Resources * Millikin University graduate Jim Montgomery '92 was appointed to lead the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) effective Aug. 31, pending Senate approval. Montgomery earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Millikin University in 1992 and then went on to earn a Master of Public Administration from Harvard U  more
MIT Quantum Initiative launches postdoctoral fellowship program
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 31 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT Quantum Initiative launches postdoctoral fellowship program The Institute welcomes its first cohort of QMIT Fellows this fall to advance interdisciplinary quantum research. - The MIT Quantum Initiative (QMIT) has launched a new postdoctoral fellowship program to accelerate interdisciplinary quantum research and develop the next generation of scientific leaders working at the   more
MIT's Ila Kumar Innovates Digital Tools for Youth Well-Being Through Community Collaboration
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being. - Before Ila Kumar thinks about how to build technology, she asks a different question: What is the context that technology will operate in, and who needs to be involved in the design? For Kumar, meaningful innov  more
MIT: Atlas of the brain's striatum could guide researchers to new drug treatments
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Atlas of the brain's striatum could guide researchers to new drug treatments A new study reveals insights into populations of neurons affected by Huntington's disease, schizophrenia, addiction, and other disorders. - A region of the brain called the striatum is critical for many cognitive and motor functions, including decision-making, control of movement, habit formation, and pr  more
MIT: Climate Scientist Ravela Uses Games to Help Coastal Communities Adapt to Climate Change
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 31 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Playing against climate risk Climate scientist Sai Ravela is using games to help coastal communities find creative adaptations to climate change. - Sai Ravela, principal research scientist in MIT's Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS), works with a team of researchers, local partners, and community collaborators to develop game-based computer models to h  more
MIT: Gulfstream IV makes its long-awaited return to Lincoln Laboratory
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 31 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Gulfstream IV makes its long-awaited return to Lincoln Laboratory The modified aircraft will support an ongoing US Air Force program to assess and enhance the survivability of air and space vehicles. - After extensive modifications over the past seven years, the Gulfstream IV (G-IV) aircraft operated and maintained by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Tactical Defense Systems Group and Fl  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Renews Call for EPA Action on Microplastics
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Renews Call for EPA Action on Microplastics Attorney General Jennifer Davenport led a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) once again urging it to include microplastics on its Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) 6. The letter follows two prior multistate efforts -- both led by New Jersey -- requesting the i  more
N.M. A.G. Torrez Opposes Trump Administration's Rapid and Drastic Overhaul of Nuclear Energy Regulation
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 2 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Opposes Trump Administration's Rapid and Drastic Overhaul of Nuclear Energy Regulation * * * Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez today took action to oppose U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposals, which are part of a wholesale, rapid revision of its long-standing regulations. In comments submitted to the NRC, At  more
National Grid Investment Programme Supports British Supply Chains and Regional Growth
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- National Grid, an electricity and natural gas delivery company, issued the following news release: * * * National Grid investment programme supports UK supply chains and regional growth * pound sterling624 million in contracts announced across 78 companies in England and Wales * 69 SMEs among the suppliers set to help deliver upgrades to the UK's energy infrastructure * 270 local jobs and 3,000+ apprenticeship weeks anticipated through one major infrastr  more
National Scleroderma Foundation: Two CAR-T Clinical Trials Paused: An Update
DANVERS, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 -- The National Scleroderma Foundation posted the following news: * * * Two CAR-T Clinical Trials Paused: An Update * National Scleroderma Foundation leadership is aware of the pause in two CAR-T clinical development programs and is closely following developments. For people living with scleroderma, particularly those with severe disease and limited treatment options, emerging approaches such as CAR-T and other cellular therapies have generated much-needed h  more
New method allows scientists to follow gene activity over time in the same cells
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 [Category: Medical] -- The Broad Institute posted the following news: * * * New method allows scientists to follow gene activity over time in the same cells * In the new method, cells package and export their RNA, enabling researchers to sequence and analyze the RNA without killing the cells. Credit: Agnieszka Grosso, Broad Communications The Blainey lab at the Broad invented a "cellular self-reporting" approach to make living cells share their own transc  more
New Senior Enlisted Leader takes reins at C3BM
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * New Senior Enlisted Leader takes reins at C3BM * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Oxton took responsibility as the Department of the Air Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management's senior enlisted leader from Senior Master Sgt. James Sweet during a ceremony at the Minuteman Commons, here, Aug. 28.    more
Newsletter: Moulton Minutes: August Edition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following newsletter: * * * Newsletter: Moulton Minutes: August Edition * Dear Friend, As August wraps up, I wanted to share a few things my team and I have been working on both in Washington and back home in Massachusetts. A lot of this work comes back to one thing: making Massachusetts more affordable. That means lowering costs, shortening time spent on commutes, and making it easier for people to build a life here. H  more
NFHA Leads 79-Organization Coalition Opposing HUD's English-Only Discrimination Complaint Form
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Fair Housing Alliance posted the following news release: * * * NFHA Leads 79-Organization Coalition Opposing HUD's English-Only Discrimination Complaint Form Civil rights, fair housing, consumer, domestic violence, and real estate groups reject redesigned form shutting nine percent of the public out of federal fair housing enforcement - The National Fair Housing Alliance and 78 civil rights, fair housing, consumer, domestic violenc  more
Nicola Sullivan Named to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's Women's Leadership Program
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Nicola Sullivan Named to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's Women's Leadership Program * Nicola Sullivan, an associate in Nutter's Real Estate Department, has been selected for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's Women's Leadership Program (WLP) for 2026-2027. The year-long program equips high-performing women professionals with a leadership toolkit designed to a  more
NNU Condemns NRC Proposal to Weaken Radiation Protections and Endanger Workers and Communities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) 11555 Rockville Pike One White Flint North Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Docket No. NRC-2025-1140-0001, Reforming and Modernizing the NRC's Radiation Protection Framework Dear Chairman Ho K. Nieh: On behalf of more than 225,000 members, National Nurses United (NNU), the   more
NOAA: Meet the Autonomous Underwater Robot Expanding Our Ability to Survey the Seafloor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Meet the Autonomous Underwater Robot Expanding Our Ability to Survey the Seafloor We use Long-Range Autonomous Underwater Vehicles to photograph the seafloor. These images help improve sea scallop stock assessments by expanding the data we collect and allowing us to survey difficult-to-reach areas. For the past 3 years, our Habitat   more
Nutter Named One of the Largest IP Law Firms in Massachusetts in the Boston Business Journal's 2026 Survey
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Nutter Named One of the Largest IP Law Firms in Massachusetts in the Boston Business Journal's 2026 Survey * Nutter placed among the top 15 firms in the Boston Business Journal's 2026 edition of its annual list, "The Largest IP Law Firms in Massachusetts." The survey ranks firms by the number of IP attorneys who devote at least 75% of their time to intellectual property mat  more
NYU Langone Health Names Clinician-Scientist as New Chair of Psychiatry
NEW YORK, Sept. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Health Names Clinician-Scientist as New Chair of Psychiatry * NYU Langone Health has named William Gordon Frankle, MD, MBA, an established leader with a proven track record of success, as the new chair of the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Frankle, who begins his new role this mo  more
PEAC Solutions Elevates Alycia Kenney Montero to Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 31 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * PEAC Solutions Elevates Alycia Kenney Montero to Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer * PEAC Solutions has announced the promotion of Alycia Kenney Montero to senior vice president, general counsel and chief compliance officer, effective Sept. 1. In her expanded role, Kenney Montero will lead PEAC's legal, compliance and risk litigation man  more
Pressley Slams GOP Attacks on Birthright Citizenship, Harm of 'Great Replacement Theory'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Slams GOP Attacks on Birthright Citizenship, Harm of 'Great Replacement Theory' * "What this is about is a strategy to codify the Great Replacement theory in law, to further codify white supremacy, and to weaponize the entire federal government in pursuance of it. And that is the fact of the matter. And I refuse to let that happen." Video (YouTube) WASHINGTON - Today, during a House Over  more
Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Recent Legal Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11472) by legislative attorney Sean Stiff: * * * Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Recent Legal Developments For nearly 20 years, Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended, has authorized a benefit for borrowers of federal Direct Loan program student loans commonly known as Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). First established by the College   more
Ralph J. Hexter appointed interim provost at the University of California
BERKELEY, California, Sept. 1 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Ralph J. Hexter appointed interim provost at the University of California * University of California President James B. Milliken today announced the appointment of Ralph J. Hexter as systemwide interim provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs, effective September 1, 2026. Hexter will serve in the role until the University's next permanent provost is appointed. "Ralph is a  more
Restrictive Covenants in Physician Employment Contracts Analyzed in the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons
TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 1 (TNSjou) -- The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Restrictive Covenants in Physician Employment Contracts Analyzed in the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons If an employment arrangement does not work out, physicians may have severely limited options for working elsewhere. Jeffrey Segal, M.D., J.D., explains issues to be considered in contract negotiations in the fall issue of the Journal of American Physi  more
Ropes & Gray Advised Eli Lilly in Acquisition of Merida Biosciences for Up to $2.8 Billion
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Advised Eli Lilly in Acquisition of Merida Biosciences for up to $2.8 Billion Ropes & Gray represented Eli Lilly and Company in its definitive agreement to acquire Merida Biosciences, Inc., a biotechnology company developing a new class of precision therapeutics for serious autoimmune diseases and severe allergies. Under the terms of the agreement, Lilly will acquire Merida for up to $2  more
Ropes & Gray Represents Constitution Capital Partners in Connection With Launch of Horizon Collective Investment Trust With Over $50 Million in Initial Assets
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Represents Constitution Capital Partners in Connection with Launch of Horizon Collective Investment Trust With Over $50 Million in Initial Assets Ropes & Gray advised Constitution Capital Partners, a leading alternative asset manager focused on private equity and private credit investments, in the launch of the Constitution Capital Horizon CIT, a collective investment trust (CIT) design  more
Sen. Warren, 5 Co-signers Issue Letter to Secretary of State Rubio, Treasury Secretary Bessent
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter with five co-signers to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 25, 2026 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW Washington, D.C. 20520 - The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary U.S. Department of the  more
Stanford University School of Medicine: Gene Activation Tool May Do What CRISPR Cannot - Work Inside the Body
STANFORD, California, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * New gene activation tool may do what CRISPR cannot: work inside the body Stanford Medicine scientists developed an ultrasmall and versatile gene activator, TIGRa, that is easier to deliver into the body. In mice, they used it to prevent blindness from retinal injury. By Nina Bai, nina.bai@stanford.edu The ability to precisely adjust the expression of genes inside the human body   more
Study: Peptides can form well-defined structures in harsh, Venus-like conditions
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 31 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Study: Peptides can form well-defined structures in harsh, Venus-like conditions * When exploring solar system bodies for signs of past or present life, scientists have mainly focused on planets that have (or had) a liquid surface similar to Earth's. However, mounting evidence suggests that the ingredients for life may exist in a very different environment: the highly acidic clouds  more
Summer 2026 graduates announced
RUSTON, Louisiana, Aug. 31 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * Summer 2026 graduates announced * Louisiana Tech University has announced graduates from its Summer 2026 commencement ceremonies held August 15. Graduates are listed below by the state/territory they have reported in their Workday profile, with Louisiana listed first. LOUISIANA Alexandria * Jamal Sami Farhat - Bachelor of Science * Madisyn Danielle Mcclanahan - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studie  more
This week: House returns, election update webinar
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * This week: House returns, election update webinar * The House resumes business in Washington today after the August recess. They will consider a Senate-passed continuing resolution to fund the federal government through Dec. 11. Funding is currently set to expire Sept. 30, and the federal government will shut down without enacting this appropriations legislation. On Tuesday, Americ  more
Trahan, Fitzpatrick, Pettersen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Recognize Overdose Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan, Fitzpatrick, Pettersen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Recognize Overdose Awareness Day * Today, Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force Co-Chairs Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07) introduced bipartisan legislation legislation to commemorate Overdose Awareness Day, a sole  more
Translating economic growth into better lives
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 31 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Translating economic growth into better lives Graduate student Lyonel Tanganco investigates how to improve public policy interventions and address challenges in nutrition, climate, and development. - Solving complex social problems with multiple interrelated causes can involve juggling a variety of factors. Securing funding, designing the right programs, and sustaining the politi  more
Tufts University: Melissa Mazan Named Interim Dean of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- Tufts University issued the following news release: * * * Melissa Mazan Named Interim Dean of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine An internationally recognized expert in equine medicine with decades of experience at Tufts, Mazan takes the reins on September 1 By Angela Nelson elissa Mazan, D.V.M., Diplomate ACVIM, V93, professor of large animal internal medicine and an internationally recognized equine veterinarian, researcher, educator, and longtim  more
U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts: Barre Woman Sentenced for Social Security Fraud
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Barre Woman Sentenced for Social Security Fraud * BOSTON - A Barre woman was sentenced on Aug. 28, 2026 in federal court in Worcester for stealing over $100,000 in Social Security benefits. Jennifer Valley, 51, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Margaret R. Guzman to one day of prison deemed served and three years of supervised release with 10   more
UC-San Francisco-Led Group Awarded $9 Million for Heart Inflammation Research
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 28 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF-Led Group Awarded $9 Million for Heart Inflammation Research An international research network led in North America by UC San Francisco (UCSF) has received a $9 million award from the Leducq Foundation, a cardiovascular research funding organization, to uncover how the immune system attacks the heart and develop more precise treatments for myocarditis and other  more
UMass Amherst Computer Science Students Earn Real-World Experience While Helping Society
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Computer Science Students Earn Real-World Experience While Helping Society * "Computing for the common good" is more than an abstract concept in the UMass Amherst's Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) - it's a guidepost. And this summer, UMass Amherst CICS students at the undergraduate and graduate levels brought the philosophy to life as part of the Data   more
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School: Brandon Bastien Receives NIH Fellowship Award to Study Autism-associated Genes in Zebrafish
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Brandon Bastien receives NIH fellowship award to study autism-associated genes in zebrafish At a glance * Brandon Bastien, PhD, received a $251,000, three-year NIH F32 fellowship to study how autism-associated genes affect brain development and behavior using zebrafish. * Bastien's research has found that one autism-associated gene nearly eliminates dopamine neurons in t  more
Virginia Tech: Connecting Disciplines to Confront Changing Seas
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Connecting disciplines to confront changing seas By Emily Alberts From understanding the physical forces driving sea level change to modeling their effects and helping scientists communicate those implications to communities, three members Virginia Tech recently contributed their expertise to the inaugural Summer School in Sea Level Science at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts. Their par  more