Tuesday - September 8, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania

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2026 Complex Litigation Ethics Conference October 15-16, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * 2026 Complex Litigation Ethics Conference October 15-16, 2026 * The conference, to be held on campus on October 15-16, 2026, is the fifth annual event addressing Complex Litigation Ethics. It will bring together luminaries in the field-judges, scholars, lawyers, and others-to discuss a cutting-edge topic that is of critical importance to our justice system. Data sugg  more
25th Anniversary of 9/11 Marked by MU Observance
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Marked by MU Observance * Millersville University will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and honor the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives with a memorial observance at 11 a.m., Sept. 11, in front of McNairy Library and Learning Forum. The event is open to the public free of charge. The observance will provide a space for the community t  more
A.G. Mayes Sues Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme Harming Small Businesses in Arizona
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 2 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme Harming Small Businesses in Arizona Attorney General Mayes announced Arizona has joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 21 states in suing Amazon alleging the company has for years artificially inflated the prices of ads on its e-commerce platform and misrepresented how the company sets ad prices. T  more
ACA Connects Applauds Subcommittee Passage of Bipartisan PLAN for Broadband Act
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 [Category: Telecommunications] -- ACA Connects (America's Communications Association) posted the following news release: * * * ACA Connects Applauds Subcommittee Passage of Bipartisan PLAN for Broadband Act * September 1, 2026-America's Communications Association (ACA Connects) released the following statement after the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology passed H.R. 2805, the Proper Leadership to Align Networks (PLAN) for  more
Admissions Blog Bios
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 31 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Admissions Blog Bios * Lana Whitehead Lana Whitehead is Westminster College's Vice President for Enrollment Management, leading the Offices of Admissions and Financial Aid. More importantly, she's the mother of six adult children -which means she has personally survived the college search six times, including the FAFSA, the campus visits, the deadline reminders, and the letting go. Been there. Don  more
AFL-CIO President: Working People Are Hurting, Don't See Politicians Showing Up for Them
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The AFL-CIO issued the following news release: * * * AFL-CIO President: Working People Are Hurting, Don't See Politicians Showing Up for Them The annual 'State of the Unions' address premiered new polling showing union trust higher than either political party ahead of the midterm elections Video of Speech (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8QKSUxQxtw) - Ahead of Labor Day, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler warned about workers' struggles with high costs and detailed the la  more
Allegheny College Graduate Dedicated To Energy Solutions Off The Coast Of Maine As An Island Institute Fellow
MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- Allegheny College issued the following news: * * * Allegheny Graduate Dedicated To Energy Solutions Off The Coast Of Maine As An Island Institute Fellow By: Katheryn Littler Off the coast of Maine, island communities are abuzz with activity, but their separation from the mainland proves challenging when it comes to literal electricity. As an Island Institute Fellow, Elizabeth Dyer '25 develops energy solutions that enhance energy affordability without rel  more
Alvernia University Forms Alliance With Independence Blue Cross to Expand Educational Opportunities
READING, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: * * * Alvernia University forms alliance with Independence Blue Cross to Expand Educational Opportunities The new relationship creates flexible, affordable pathways for Independence Blue Cross associates to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees while advancing their careers - Alvernia University has joined with Independence Blue Cross (IBX) to expand educational opportunities for the company's associates thro  more
AMA announces Jennifer Goldsack to lead Center for Digital Health and AI
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 1 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA announces Jennifer Goldsack to lead Center for Digital Health and AI * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the hiring of Jennifer Goldsack as senior vice president and inaugural leader of the AMA Center for Digital Health and AI. Goldsack joins the AMA from the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe), a global non-profit organization dedicated to  more
Anton and Joan Egner Student Travel Fund Endowed at Penn State-Greater Allegheny
MCKEESPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Greater Allegheny campus issued the following news: * * * Anton and Joan Egner Student Travel Fund endowed at Greater Allegheny Victoria and Donald Garwood's gift will help students participate in academic travel, conferences, study-away programs and other experiential learning opportunities - Victoria and Donald Garwood have endowed the Anton J. and Joan R. Egner Student Travel Fund at Penn State Greater Allegheny to help s  more
ARAMARK: Mark This! Episode 48 - Everton F.C.
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Tom Ford, vice president for Marketing, Strategy, and Culinary and Jay Morrison, vice president for International Sports and Entertainment Operations: * * * Mark This! Episode 48: Everton F.C. Mark This! is a podcast in which we peel back the corporate curtain to reveal the cool and innovative people, progra  more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments to Reuters on landmark Meta settlement
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments to Reuters on landmark Meta settlement * CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim provided legal analysis to Reuters on Meta's agreement to pay up to $16.68 billion and make significant changes to Facebook and Instagram to resolve claims brought by states across   more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim moderates global AI and IP panel in Singapore
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim moderates global AI and IP panel in Singapore * CARLISLE, PA-Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim moderated a plenary session at the Global Forum on Intellectual Property (GFIP) during Singapore IP Week 2026 on August 27. The session, "Litigate, Regulate or Co-Create? Building a New Paradigm for IP in the Age of AI," br  more
Attorney General Bonta Sues Amazon for Deceptive Digital Advertising Sales
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 31 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Amazon for Deceptive Digital Advertising Sales * Lawsuit alleges Amazon illegally overcharges businesses that use its platform to advertise their products OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general in challenging deceptive conduct by Amazon.com, Inc.  more
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Lawsuit Against Amazon for Overcharging by Tens of Billions for Advertising
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Lawsuit Against Amazon for Overcharging by Tens of Billions for Advertising * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she has joined a bi-partisan lawsuit against Amazon for secretly and systematically overcharging small businesses for advertising on their platform since 2019. Based on internal documents describing its "hidden" "surcha  more
Attorney General Clark Sues Amazon for Ad Surcharge Scheme
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 31 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Amazon for Ad Surcharge Scheme * Attorney General Charity Clark and a bipartisan coalition of 21 other state attorneys general today joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in filing a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices that inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions. The complai  more
Attorney General James Sues Amazon for Fraudulently Overcharging Advertisers More Than $20 Billion
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 31 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Amazon for Fraudulently Overcharging Advertisers More Than $20 Billion * August 31, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 other states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in suing Amazon for secretly overcharging its advertising customers more than $20 billion by manipulating the system that i  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Amazon Over $20 Billion Ad-Rigging Scheme
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Amazon Over $20 Billion Ad-Rigging Scheme * Leads to Higher Costs for Customers for Groceries and Other Essential Goods RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued Amazon today, alleging that the company has run an illegal advertising pricing scheme that's overcharged more than 1.2 million advertising customers over $20 billion since 2  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser joins FTC and other states in suing Amazon for illegally overcharging ad prices for over half a million small businesses
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 31 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser joins FTC and other states in suing Amazon for illegally overcharging ad prices for over half a million small businesses * Aug. 31, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined the Federal Trade Commission and a group of 22 state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Amazon, the world's largest e-commerce platform, for illegally overcharg  more
Boyle Announces $13.3 Million in Federal Funding to Modernize SEPTA Regional Rail Fleet
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Announces $13.3 Million in Federal Funding to Modernize SEPTA Regional Rail Fleet * PHILADELPHIA, PA - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) today announced that the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will receive $13,263,248 in federal funding to support the replacement of its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail cars. The funding comes through the Federal Transit   more
Building the Impossible: Franklin & Marshall Alum's Mission to Create the World's Fastest Aircraft
LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news: * * * Building the Impossible: An F&M Alum's Mission to Create the World's Fastest Aircraft By William Keller As chief executive officer of high-speed aircraft company Hermeus, Zach Shore '06 leads the effort to push the boundaries of what's possible by building the world's fastest autonomous aircraft. His career journey is one of drive, risk, and ambition -- and one he could never have anticipated   more
Center for Energy Law and Policy's Michael Helbing and Hannah Wiseman release Solar Ordinance Database
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Center for Energy Law and Policy's Michael Helbing and Hannah Wiseman release Solar Ordinance Database * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-The Penn State Center for Energy Law and Policy has published a user-friendly Pennsylvania solar ordinance database. The database includes filters for a variety of provisions in local government ordinances addressing grid-scale solar development. It  more
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Football Week Zero Recap/Weekly Honors
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 31 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Football Week Zero Recap/Weekly Honors * CHARLOTTE, NC - : 2026 Opening Week Virginia State and Fayetteville State Earn Opening-Week Victories as CIAA Football Kicks Off 2026 Season The 2026 CIAA football season officially got underway with eight conference programs taking the field during opening week, highlighted by victories from Virginia Stat  more
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association: Volleyball Weekly Honors
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 1 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Volleyball Weekly Honors * CIAA Announces Following Opening Week of 2026 Season CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 1, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) has announced its following the opening week of the 2026 season. Elizabeth City State University earned three of the four weekly honors, while Shaw University claimed Setter of the W  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Pennsylvania Coroner Investigating Death of Second Child With Positive Measles Test
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 2 -- 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 by Henrick Karoliszyn, investigative reporter for The Defender: * * * Pennsylvania Coroner Investigating Death of Second Child With Positive Measles Test The Lancaster County Coroner's Office today said it is investigating the death of a child who tested positive for measles  more
CHOBANI'S $1.2 BILLION INVESTMENT IN LEHIGH VALLEY PLANT IS A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN PENNSYLVANIA WORKERS, FARMS, AND MANUFACTURING
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * CHOBANI'S $1.2 BILLION INVESTMENT IN LEHIGH VALLEY PLANT IS A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN PENNSYLVANIA WORKERS, FARMS, AND MANUFACTURING $1.2 billion investment will create 900 full-time jobs and represent the largest increase in demand for Pennsylvania dairy in state history - LEHIGH VALLEY, PA -- Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today welcomed Chobani's $1.2 billion investment in a  more
Dechert Advises T. Rowe Price on Proposed Acquisition of F/m Investments
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dechert Advises T. Rowe Price on Proposed Acquisition of F/m Investments * Dechert advised T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., a global investment management firm, on its agreement to acquire F/m Investments LLC. F/m Investments, a fixed income asset manager and exchange-traded fund (ETF) specialist with approximately US$19 billion in assets under management as of July 31, 2026, offe  more
Dechert Advises Toorak and KKR on Velocity's Agreement to Acquire Toorak's Operating Platform and Manage US$3 Billion Business-Purpose Loan Portfolio
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dechert Advises Toorak and KKR on Velocity's Agreement to Acquire Toorak's Operating Platform and Manage US$3 Billion Business-Purpose Loan Portfolio * Dechert advised Toorak and KKR on an agreement for Velocity Financial to acquire Toorak's operating platform. Toorak has also entered into separate agreements with a third-party investment firm for the purchase of Toorak's exi  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
Deluzio Delivers More than $1.3 Million for Street, Safety Improvements Outside Crafton Elementary
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Delivers More than $1.3 Million for Street, Safety Improvements Outside Crafton Elementary * CRAFTON, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) released a new video about the $1,338,581.00 in federal funding that he delivered for street and safety improvements on Crafton Boulevard outside Crafton Elementary School. Right now, school buses have to load and unload students directly o  more
Deluzio, Lee Announce Nearly $83 Million for Pittsburgh Rapid Transit to Replace 'T' Light Rail Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Lee Announce Nearly $83 Million for Pittsburgh Rapid Transit to Replace 'T' Light Rail Vehicles * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) celebrated that $82,774,074 in federal funding is coming to Pittsburgh Rapid Transit (PRT) to replace T train cars. Congressman Deluzio wrote a letter in support of PRT's successful grant appli  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: On the 62nd Anniversary of SNAP, Gabe Evans, Jeff Crank, Jeff Hurd, and Lauren Boebert Are Taking Food Off the Plates of Coloradans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * On the 62nd Anniversary of SNAP, Gabe Evans, Jeff Crank, Jeff Hurd, and Lauren Boebert Are Taking Food Off the Plates of Coloradans * Since passage of Republicans' Big, Ugly Bill last year, roughly 36,000 Coloradans have lost food assistance On this day 62 years ago, America's nutrition assistance program was signed into law, helping generations of Colorado families and children   more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: On the 62nd Anniversary of SNAP, Juan Ciscomani and Eli Crane Are Taking Food Off the Plates of Arizonans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * On the 62nd Anniversary of SNAP, Juan Ciscomani and Eli Crane Are Taking Food Off the Plates of Arizonans * Since passage of Ciscomani and Crane's Big, Ugly Bill last year, roughly 500,000 Arizonans have lost food assistance - the sharpest decline in the nation On this day 62 years ago, America's nutrition assistance program was signed into law, helping generations of Arizona fam  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: On the 62nd Anniversary of SNAP, Ryan Mackenzie is Taking Food Off the Plates of Lehigh Valley Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * On the 62nd Anniversary of SNAP, Ryan Mackenzie is Taking Food Off the Plates of Lehigh Valley Families * Since passage of Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill last year, more than 210,000 Pennsylvanians have lost food assistance On this day 62 years ago, America's nutrition assistance program was signed into law - helping generations of Pennsylvania families and children afford f  more
Dr. Joyce Votes to Avoid a Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Joyce Votes to Avoid a Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D., (PA-13) joined his colleagues to proactively pass legislation to keep the government open and funded through December 11, 2026. "Nobody wants a repeat of last year, when Democrats deliberately dragged out the government shutdown to a record-breaking 43 days, the longest in American history,"  more
Duquesne New Venture Challenge Applications Open with Increased Prize Money for Winners
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 31 -- Duquesne University posted the following news release: * * * Duquesne New Venture Challenge Applications Open with Increased Prize Money for Winners * Duquesne University invites entrepreneurs nationwide to compete in the eighth annual Duquesne New Venture Challenge (DNVC), hosted by the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business. The 2026-27 competition will award more than $125,000 in cash and prizes, including a significant increase in funding for finalists de  more
ESU In the News Wrap up for August 2026
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news wrap up entitled "ESU In the News" for August 2026: * * * ESU In the News East Stroudsburg University is honored to recognize the following faculty, staff, and departments for recent accomplishments in their areas of study and for the betterment of the campus and the community. Christopher Brooks, Ph.D., professor of history and geography, was appointed by Governor Josh Shapiro and confirmed by t  more
Experiment sees surprising result in search for dark matter
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Experiment sees surprising result in search for dark matter * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -For the better part of a century, researchers have been trying to understand dark matter. This invisible substance makes up roughly 85% of the mass in the universe but has never been directly detected. Now, a new analysis from the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) dark matter experiment has recorded a single particle inte  more
Federal Register: EPA Issues Final Renewable Fuel Standard Exemptions for 34 Small Refineries
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice of August 31, 2026 Decisions on Petitions for Small Refinery Exemptions Under the Renewable Fuel Standard Program The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing notification of its final action entitled August 31, 2026 Decision on Petitions for RFS Small Refinery Exemptions in which EPA issued decisions on 34 small refinery eUxemption (SRE) pet  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
Federated Hermes Enters Strategic Alliance With Conduit Digital Holdings on Tokenized Money Market Fund in Asia Pacific
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- Federated Hermes, an asset manager, issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Federated Hermes enters strategic alliance with Conduit Digital Holdings on tokenized money market fund in Asia Pacific * Builds on over 50-years of money markets innovation * Further evidence of commitment to evolving Digital Assets Product and Strategy * Continues growth of APAC product offering following recent announcement of Hong Kong expansion plans - Fe  more
Field Hearing Advisory: Defense Subcommittee Examines Industrial Base and Workforce Development for Skilled Trades
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following news release: * * * Field Hearing Advisory: Defense Subcommittee Examines Industrial Base and Workforce Development for Skilled Trades The Subcommittee on Defense, chaired by Rep. Ken Calvert, will hold a field hearing entitled "Industrial Base and Workforce Development for Skilled Trades" at College of the Canyons on Friday, September 4, at 1:00 p.m. PT.   more
FTC, States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC, States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme * Today, 22 states joined the Federal Trade Commission in filing suit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices that secretly inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions. The complaint alleges that, for over seven years, Amazon has covertly and substantially increased the prices that more th  more
Geisinger Warns CMS Proposed Reimbursements Threaten Rural Safety-Net Hospitals
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 28, 2026 Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems (CMS-1850-P, RIN 0938-AV83) Dear Admi  more
Geneva College: Volleyball Coach Wendy Smith Announces Retirement at End of 2026 Season
BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Volleyball Coach Wendy Smith Announces Retirement at End of 2026 Season Geneva College Head Women's Volleyball Coach Wendy Smith, a mainstay in the athletic department for over a quarter century, announced this weekend that the upcoming 2026 season will be the last of her distinguished coaching career. Smith, the all-time leader in program history with 461 victories, will retire later this year. Smith was   more
Grove City College launches Faith & Freedom Press
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: * * * Grove City College launches Faith & Freedom Press * Grove City College is launching Faith & Freedom Press, a publishing imprint dedicated to advancing the College's commitment to Christian faith, conservative values, and the foundations of a free society. Faith & Freedom Press' first title is "Born of Ideas: How Principles, Faith, and Courage Forged America" by alumnus Lawrence W. Reed '75,   more
Harry S Truman National Historic Site Welcomes New Superintendent
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Harry S Truman National Historic Site Welcomes New Superintendent Independence, Mo. -- The National Park Service has selected James Raftery as the next superintendent of Harry S Truman National Historic Site. He will assume the role on September 20, 2026. "James brings a strong record of leadership, collaboration, and commitment to preserving our nati  more
How Getting an EdD at CU Denver Can Advance Your Career in Education
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 31 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * How Getting an EdD at CU Denver Can Advance Your Career in Education * If you're ready to make a bigger impact as an education professional who's passionate about equity and social justice, CU Denver's doctor of education (EdD) program might be the place for you. The four-year, part-time, online program is competitively priced and designed for working professionals. Read on to learn more about what an Ed  more
HTC Honors College launches Top Scholars program, welcomes inaugural cohort
CONWAY, South Carolina, Aug. 31 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news: * * * HTC Honors College launches Top Scholars program, welcomes inaugural cohort * Coastal Carolina University's HTC Honors College has launched its Top Scholars program with its inaugural cohort this fall. The Top Scholars program is an academic and leadership initiative designed to support CCU's most outstanding honors students. It offers prestigious learning opportunities, one-on-one faculty mentors  more
ICYMI: DNC Brings Largest-Ever Campaign Training Program to Chicago Ahead of Midterm Elections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * ICYMI: DNC Brings Largest-Ever Campaign Training Program to Chicago Ahead of Midterm Elections With a focus on the Midwest, the DNC's NextWave Regional Bootcamp convened more than 100 campaign leaders and staff from 13 states at IBEW Local 134 for three days of intensive training ahead of the 2026 midterms. - Last week, the DNC turned its focus to the Midwest while convening mo  more
ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Reflects on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 and Calls for Continued Action to Strengthen America's National Security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Reflects on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 and Calls for Continued Action to Strengthen America's National Security * Yesterday, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) joined the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, at the Flight 93 National Memorial to approve the Committee's final review of the 9/11 Commission Report ahead of the 25th   more
Independence Blue Cross expands educational benefits through new alliance with Alvernia University
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, posted the following news release: * * * Independence Blue Cross expands educational benefits through new alliance with Alvernia University * #University Partnership Deferral Program provides associates with additional pathways to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees A new relationship between Independence Blue Cross (IBX) and Alvernia University (Alvernia)   more
Juniata College Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members
HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- Juniata College issued the following news: * * * Juniata College Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members The Juniata College Board of Trustees has welcomed three new members who will begin their service on September 1, 2026, for three-year terms. The new trustees bring expertise in law, business, human resources, and strategic planning to the College's governing board. The new trustees are Judge Marissa Gunn '05 of Washington, D.C., Robert Cunnion III '77  more
K&L Gates Advises LS Cable & System on Landmark US$689 Million Virginia Manufacturing Investment
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises LS Cable & System on Landmark US$689 Million Virginia Manufacturing Investment Global law firm K&L Gates LLP advised LS Cable & System on its US$689 million investment in Chesapeake, Virginia, a project expected to create more than 430 jobs and strengthen critical US manufacturing and supply chains. The new LS Advanced Materials Manufacturing Complex will establish US-based p  more
K&L Gates Secures Second Circuit Victory in Significant False Claims Act Appeal
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Secures Second Circuit Victory in Significant False Claims Act Appeal Global law firm K&L Gates LLP secured a significant appellate victory for Ocean Harvesters and related defendants when the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit unanimously affirmed the dismissal of a False Claims Act (FCA) whistleblower lawsuit challenging the companies' eligibility to harvest menhaden in US   more
K&L Gates Strengthens Corporate Practice With M&A Partner in Frankfurt
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Strengthens Corporate Practice With M&A Partner in Frankfurt Frankfurt - Global law firm K&L Gates welcomes Nils Rahlf to its Frankfurt office as a Corporate partner. He joins from Norton Rose Fulbright. Rahlf has more than 25 years of experience advising strategic investors on cross-border and domestic M&A transactions. He also advises on private equity and venture capital transact  more
Kelly to hold telephone town hall to support Pennsylvania veterans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly to hold telephone town hall to support Pennsylvania veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) announced he will hold a live telephone town hall to support military veterans and military families on Wednesday, September 2. Kelly is scheduled to be joined by local county Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) and other veterans' organizations to help answer questions from const  more
Kelly votes for continuing resolution to keep government open
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly votes for continuing resolution to keep government open * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of H.R. 6500, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, legislation to keep the federal government open through December 11, 2026. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives, previously passed the U.S. Senate, and now heads to President Trump's desk   more
King's College to Dedicate Dona Posatko-Maffei Welcome and Arts Center
WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- King's College issued the following news: * * * King's College to Dedicate Dona Posatko-Maffei Welcome and Arts Center Kaitlin Hall King's College will celebrate the grand opening of the Dona Posatko-Maffei Welcome and Arts Center with a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m., honoring the Maffei family's lasting commitment to King's College while marking the opening of a new destination for welcoming visito  more
Kutztown University: Fillman Named Recipient of 2026 John P. Schellenberg Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: * * * Fillman Named Recipient of 2026 John P. Schellenberg Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Dr. Robert Fillman, assistant professor of English, was awarded Kutztown University's 2026 John P. Schellenberg Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. The award was presented during the university's Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration Friday, Aug. 21. The John P. Schellenberg Award   more
La Roche University Expands Global Partnership Network Through Collaboration with Anima Educacao in Brazil
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- La Roche University posted the following news release: * * * La Roche University Expands Global Partnership Network Through Collaboration with Anima Educacao in Brazil * PITTSBURGH, Sept. 1, 2026 - La Roche University is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Academic Cooperation with Anima Educacao, one of Brazil's largest private higher education organizations. The agreement expands opportunities for academic collabora  more
Maryland, FTC Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Maryland, FTC Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme Coalition Of Attorneys General and FTC Allege Amazon Concealed Unfair Charges in Its Digital Advertising Auction Pricing - Today, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, 21 other attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed suit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive  more
Meet GW Law's 10 Public Interest Scholars
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The George Washington University Law School posted the following news: * * * Meet GW Law's 10 Public Interest Scholars * The GW Law Public Interest and Public Service Law Center is excited to welcome 10 Public Interest Scholars for the 2026-27 school year. For the past 10 years the Public Interest Scholars program has chosen a select group of incoming, full-time students to be scholars for the academic year. These students receive a $5,000 stipend to support the fundi  more
Melewsky to join Student Press Law Center as legal director
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * Melewsky to join Student Press Law Center as legal director * The Student Press Law Center is proud to announce that longtime media lawyer Melissa Bevan Melewsky will join the organization on Sept. 28 as its first legal director. Melewsky brings deep experience supporting journalists as they assert their rights and produce powerful journalism, including serving 20 years as me  more
Mental Health Is Focus of September Events at Millersville University
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 31 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Mental Health Is Focus of September Events at Millersville University * Millersville University will host several September student events focused on mental health, beginning on Sept. 2 with Mental Health Matters, the University's signature mental health awareness and suicide prevention program. Scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Student Memorial Center Atrium, Mental Health Matters bri  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
Money.com Lists Chatham Among Best Colleges in America
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Chatham University posted the following news: * * * Money.com Lists Chatham Among Best Colleges in America * Money.com named Chatham University on its list of "Best Colleges in America" this year. The list of 735 was culled from all 2,400 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges in the country. Colleges were rated based on three categories: quality of education, affordability, and outcomes. Chatham was rated three-and-a-half stars, ranking the   more
Moravian University Launches AI Lab to Model Ethical Innovation
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * Moravian University Launches AI Lab to Model Ethical Innovation Led by Jenifer Norton, the new lab empowers students from any major to build practical AI tools for real problems with local business and nonprofit partners. - Moravian University announced the official launch of its AI Innovation Lab, a hands-on physical and collaborative space where students from any academic discipline can test i  more
Morgan Lewis Adds Andres Liivak in Boston, Deepening Its Strong Life Sciences Transactions Capabilities
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Adds Andres Liivak in Boston, Deepening Its Strong Life Sciences Transactions Capabilities BOSTON: Morgan Lewis is strengthening its global life sciences transactional capabilities with the addition of Andres Liivak as a partner in the firm's corporate and business transactions practice in Boston. He joins from an international law firm where he was g  more
Morgan Lewis Advises Lime Rock Resources on $340M Continuation Vehicle Transaction
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Advises Lime Rock Resources on $340M Continuation Vehicle Transaction BOSTON and HOUSTON: Morgan Lewis advised Lime Rock Resources, an energy private equity firm focused on acquiring, operating and improving producing oil and gas properties across the United States, on the successful closing of a continuation vehicle transaction representing $340 mill  more
My Statement on H.R.6500
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * My Statement on H.R.6500 * When Speaker Johnson tried to pass a Continuing Resolution in July, I voted against it, because we still had months before the federal government's budget would expire. I wanted to use that time to broker a better deal. Now, I can say that holding out was worth it. Today, I voted to pass a far better Continuing Resolution than the one offered two months ago. Thi  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Amazon With FTC and 21 States for Rigging Advertising Auctions, Reaping Billions in Illegal Profits
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 1 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Amazon with FTC and 21 States for Rigging Advertising Auctions, Reaping Billions in Illegal Profits Amazon's Manipulation of Auctions Overcharged Businesses and Trickled Down to Consumers, Bipartisan Coalition Alleges - Today, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) joined the Federal Trade Commissio  more
National Park Service Announces Programs Honoring Flight 93 Passengers and Crew on 25th Remembrance of September 11, 2001
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * National Park Service announces programs honoring Flight 93 passengers and crew on 25th remembrance of September 11, 2001 SHANKSVILLE, PA - The public is invited to join the National Park Service to honor and remember the 40 heroes of Flight 93 on the 25th observance of September 11, 2001. A full day of programs, including a morning observance and an after  more
Network on Vocation Grant to Enable Arcadia Faculty to Explore Intersections Between Vocation, Disruption, and Curriculum
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 31 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * Network on Vocation Grant to Enable Arcadia Faculty to Explore Intersections Between Vocation, Disruption, and Curriculum * Arcadia University has received a $20,000 grant from the Council of Independent Colleges Network on Vocation in Undergraduate Education (CIC NetVUE) to provide professional development opportunities for faculty to incorporate vocational exploration in their teaching. Dr. Jennifer Rigg  more
Nevada Democratic Party: Desperate David Flippo Rallies With the Only Ones Willing to Support Him: Election Deniers
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 1 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Desperate David Flippo Rallies With the Only Ones Willing to Support Him: Election Deniers * Even though his opposition crosses party lines, David Flippo has managed to lock up the endorsements of the most fringe election deniers here at home and throughout the country. Since Rep. Mark Amodei refuses to endorse Flippo, the "carpetbagger with a sketchy history" is calling for reinforcements from  more
New ACP paper addresses ethical use of AI in medical practice
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 31 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * New ACP paper addresses ethical use of AI in medical practice * PHILADELPHIA, August 31, 2026 - A new ethics paper from the American College of Physicians (ACP) says that while the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical practice can improve health care efficiency and quality, the use of AI must be grounded in clinical integrity and professionalism. "E  more
NIH awards Penn State CTSI $28.2M to improve rural health
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * NIH awards Penn State CTSI $28.2M to improve rural health * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) at Penn State College of Medicine recently received a seven-year, $28.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. The funding will help the institute pioneer scalable models  more
NUHS Celebrates Summer 2026 Graduates in Commencement Ceremony
LOMBARD, Illinois, Sept. 1 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * NUHS Celebrates Summer 2026 Graduates in Commencement Ceremony * National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) honored its Summer 2026 graduating class on Friday, August 21. Graduates received diplomas in biomedical science, advanced clinical practice, acupuncture, chiropractic medicine and naturopathic medicine. The commencement keynote address was delivered by Executive Director of the A  more
Ohio Wesleyan University Selects 2026-2027 First-Year Students for Woltemade Business Fellowship
DELAWARE, Ohio, Sept. 1 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Successful Start * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University has selected 16 first-year students as 2026-2027 Woltemade Economics and Business (WEB) Fellows. The competitive, four-year fellowships are awarded each fall by OWU's Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship. The fellows are selected based on their high potential for success at Ohio Wesleyan and their interest in busin  more
Pa. Gov. Shapiro Secures Historic $1.2 Billion Investment From Chobani to Establish Its First Dairy Operation in Pennsylvania and Create 900 Jobs, the Largest Single Investment in Agriculture in Commonwealth History
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Secures Historic $1.2 Billion Investment from Chobani to Establish its First Dairy Operation in Pennsylvania and Create 900 Jobs, the Largest Single Investment in Agriculture in Commonwealth History Chobani's acquisition of a Lehigh Valley facility will create more than 900 jobs and at full scale, source more than 3 billion pounds of Pennsylvania m  more
Pedagogy and Play: Professor Invents Game to Review Civil Procedure
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 31 -- Duquesne University posted the following news release: * * * Pedagogy and Play: Professor Invents Game to Review Civil Procedure * Professor Richard Heppner has taught the complex subject of Civil Procedure at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University for nine years. While teaching students how a lawsuit travels through federal and state legal systems, he thought there must be a more entertaining way to learn about concepts like jurisdictio  more
Penn State-Altoona Student Wins Top REU Symposium Award
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona student wins top REU symposium award Madison Kennedy receives the Best in Symposium award for her research poster presentation - Penn State Altoona student Madison Kennedy received the Best in Symposium award for her research poster presentation, "A Novel Squircle Lattice Topology for Lightweight Structures with Superior Mechanical Performance," at the 2026 Multi-Ca  more
Penn State-Altoona's Mechanical Engineering Program Earns ABET Accreditation
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona's mechanical engineering program earns ABET accreditation Penn State Altoona's mechanical engineering program has been sanctioned by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. Through ABET's voluntary peer-review process,   more
Penn State-Greater Allegheny: Simon-Jones, Nesbitt Appointed Associate Deans in University College
MCKEESPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Greater Allegheny campus issued the following news: * * * Simon-Jones, Nesbitt appointed associate deans in University College Lindsey Simon-Jones and Jennifer P. Nesbitt have been appointed associate deans in the University College at Penn State, bringing extensive academic leadership experience at the Commonwealth Campuses to roles responsible for curricular, student and faculty affairs across the college. Simon-Jones, curr  more
Professor Samantha Prince's co-authored article to be published by Georgetown Environmental Law Review
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Samantha Prince's co-authored article to be published by Georgetown Environmental Law Review * CARLISLE, PA-"The Climate Risk Transfer That Defines The Gig Economy," written by Professor Samantha Prince and Dean of Creighton School of Law Joshua Fershee, has been accepted for publication by the Georgetown Environmental Law Review. The article examines how clima  more
Protect Our Care: In 'Highly Unusual' Order on Measles Deaths, CDC Director Schwartz Caves to Trump-RFK Jr. Anti-Vax Agenda
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * In "Highly Unusual" Order on Measles Deaths, CDC Director Schwartz Caves to Trump-RFK Jr Anti-Vax Agenda Trump CDC Director Erica Schwartz reportedly "ordered" CDC officials to challenge two measles deaths reported by Pennsylvania health officials last week. It was a "highly unusual decision depart[ing] from the agency's practice of including such data from state health departments, which historically make the determinat  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Amazon Over Deceptive Advertising Scheme
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 1 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Amazon over deceptive advertising scheme Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in suing Amazon.com, Inc., over deceptive practices that cost advertisers billions. The coalition alleges that Amazon inflated advertiser costs by enter  more
Report: AAFA Names 2026 Asthma Capitals, Highlights Risk Factors That Increase Asthma-Related ER Visits and Deaths
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 1 (TNSrpt) -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America issued the following news release: * * * REPORT: AAFA Names 2026 Asthma Capitals, Highlights Risk Factors That Increase Asthma-Related ER Visits and Deaths Poverty, respiratory infections, air pollution, and health care barriers make living with asthma more challenging - As hospital emergency departments prepare for a surge of asthma-related visits starting in September, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation o  more
Reps. Lee, Deluzio Announce Nearly $83 Million for Pittsburgh Rapid Transit to Replace 'T' Light Rail Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lee, Deluzio Announce Nearly $83 Million for Pittsburgh Rapid Transit to Replace 'T' Light Rail Vehicles * WASHINGTON, DC - September 1, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) celebrated that $82,774,074 in federal funding is coming to Pittsburgh Rapid Transit (PRT) to replace T train cars. "This multi-million-dollar investment in PRT is wel  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
Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $1.3 Million to Help Local Governments Plan for Improvements to Their Communities
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $1.3 Million to Help Local Governments Plan for Improvements to Their Communities This funding, through the Municipal Assistance Program (MAP), will support projects in 22 counties. Governor Josh Shapiro is focused on strengthening Pennsylvania's communities through strategic investments and secured a  more
Statement on my vote on H.Res.1490
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Statement on my vote on H.Res.1490 * Congress has only four weeks left to legislate before the midterm elections in November. Instead of using this valuable time to get the real work of the people done (legislation to lower costs, properly fund the government, or help our families better care for one another) the Republican majority is focused on dishonest messaging bills - empty words desi  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
Tatiana Pashkova-Balkenhol Named Inaugural Doris Keller Hosler Endowed Professor
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Tatiana Pashkova-Balkenhol Named Inaugural Doris Keller Hosler Endowed Professor * Tatiana Pashkova-Balkenhol, undergraduate research and instruction library, has been named Millersville University's inaugural Doris Keller Hosler Endowed Professor. She leads the McNairy Library Research Fellows program, co-edits the "Engage for Change Journal" and "Made in Millersville Journal" and co-directs the   more
Tennessee State University: Watkins Family Invests Another $500,000 in TSU's Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Institute, Bringing Total Support to $1 Million
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Watkins Family Invests Another $500,000 in TSU's Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Institute, Bringing Total Support to $1 Million * NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - Building on the impact of their initial gift, the family of the late pioneering cardiac surgeon Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. has committed an additional $500,000 to the Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Institute at Tennessee State University. The new contribution   more
University of Colorado: Celebrating Fifteen Years and 148 Graduates of the Research Experience for Undergraduates Summer Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Sept. 2 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Celebrating fifteen years and 148 graduates of the Research Experience for Undergraduates summer program In July 2026, Jugal Kalita, Ph.D., UCCS Computer Science Professor, completed his fifteenth year of leading a 10-week National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) summer program. Undergraduate students from across the nation applied for the program ho  more
University of Dubuque to Hold Opening Convocation
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Sept. 1 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release: * * * University of Dubuque to Hold Opening Convocation * DUBUQUE, Iowa - The University of Dubuque's Opening Convocation will be held at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, September 10, 2026, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center. For those who cannot attend in-person, the ceremony will be streamed live on UD's YouTube channel. An annual tradition at the beginning of the year, Opening Convocation manifests th  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
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education Issues Q&A: Faculty Spotlight - Julie Petersen on Helping Children Thrive
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following Q&A on Aug. 31, 2026, involving Julie Petersen, assistant professor in the Human Development and Quantitative Methods Division: * * * New Faculty Spotlight: Julie Petersen on Helping Children Thrive The assistant professor's research explores how to make evidence-based mental health care more effective and more accessible for children, adolescents, and families--and why earl  more
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg: Student Practicum With WPA Press Results in Reissue of Classic - David Huddle's 'Paper Boy'
GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg issued the following news: * * * Student practicum with WPA Press results in reissue of classic: David Huddle's "Paper Boy" Following its tradition of publishing books about work and the people who do it, small independent publishing house WPA Press has just reissued award-winning poet David Huddle's classic "Paper Boy" (ISBN 979-8182110396/$12 USD), a collection filled with stories of growing up in an eccentric Appalach  more
University of Scranton Faculty Members Receive Promotions and Tenure
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * University Faculty Members Receive Promotions and Tenure Twenty-two faculty members at The University of Scranton received promotions heading into the start of the 2026-27 academic year and are effective as of Aug. 31. Four faculty members were elevated to professor: * Jinghan Cai, Ph.D., economics and finance; * Howard Fisher, Ph.D., communications; * Cyrus P. Olsen III, Ph.D., theology; * Mi  more
VCU: Kalyn McDonough Smith Honored With Early Career Scholar Award
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Kalyn McDonough Smith honored with Early Career Scholar Award Based on the professor's research, VCU's Center for Sport Leadership and a local correctional facility have formed a partnership that explores the power of sport to drive social change. By Laura Stassi A former NCAA Division I lacrosse player returns to her alma mater to work as a research assistant and volunteer staffer for the team.  more
Vishay Intertechnology Commercial and Automotive Grade Low Profile Common Mode Chokes Offer High Shock and Vibration Resistance
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Vishay Intertechnology Commercial and Automotive Grade Low Profile Common Mode Chokes Offer High Shock and Vibration Resistance Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced two new low profile common mode chokes for high current automotive, energy, and industrial applications. Available in both surface-mount and through-hole packages, the Vishay Dale commercial   more
Washington joins FTC lawsuit alleging Amazon inflated ad pricing
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington joins FTC lawsuit alleging Amazon inflated ad pricing * A new lawsuit filed today by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states, including Washington, alleges that Amazon has for years artificially inflated the prices of ads on its e-commerce platform and misrepresented how the company sets ad prices. "Many small business owners in Washington rely on Amazon   more
Westminster College: SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOW: Nathan Barber '28
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOW: Nathan Barber '28 * Nathan Barber, a junior biochemistry major from Grove City, Pa., spent his summer researching how the protein osteocalcin adheres to bone minerals. Barber was one of 10 students selected for Westminster College's 10th annual Summer Research Fellowship. Taylor worked with Dr. Erin Wilson, associate professor of chemistry, on his project, "Examining the Stru  more
Yale School of Medicine Awarded a Nearly $25 Million Grant to Map the Developing Brain and Advance Autism Research
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 1 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale School of Medicine Awarded a Nearly $25 Million Grant to Map the Developing Brain and Advance Autism Research By Julia Chianelli, MS Yale School of Medicine (YSM) has been awarded a grant of nearly $25 million by the Aligning Research to Impact Autism (ARIA) initiative. The award, which is part of ARIA's Human Developmental Neurobiology Research Hub, focuses on building foundational maps and models of t  more
York College Honored for Affordability and Value in Money's 2026 College Rankings
YORK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * York College Honored for Affordability and Value in Money's 2026 College Rankings * York College of Pennsylvania has once again been recognized for its combination of academic quality and exceptional value, earning a spot on Money's list of Best Colleges in 2026. The national ranking evaluates four-year colleges across 25 topics, including graduation rates, educational costs, financial aid, average  more