Sunday - October 4, 2026

News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors

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$1.5M NSF grant to support K-12 learning with real-world educational dataset
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $1.5M NSF grant to support K-12 learning with real-world educational dataset * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Traditionally, high school students who may be interested in engineering, science or technology fields have prepared for their future careers by taking advanced math and science courses. However, according to Rebecca Napolitano, associate professor of architectural engineering at Penn Stat  more
2027 College Free Speech Rankings: Kirk murder adds another difficult topic to dismal climate for student expression
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * 2027 College Free Speech Rankings: Kirk murder adds another difficult topic to dismal climate for student expression * * The University of Chicago takes the top spot, while Texas State University, the University of Washington, and New York University sit at the bottom * Most difficult topics for students to discuss on campus include the Israeli-Palestinian co  more
AFPI Releases Letter From Mayors Urging Congress to Advance SAVE America Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * AFPI Releases Letter from Mayors Urging Congress to Advance SAVE America Act WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released a letter from a coalition of mayors urging Congress to advance the SAVE America Act and strengthen election security nationwide. The mayors argue that secure and transparent elections are essential to maintaining public   more
Ahead of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Gottheimer Announces More Than $5 Million in Federal Funds to Combat Terrorism
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Ahead of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Gottheimer Announces More Than $5 Million in Federal Funds to Combat Terrorism Releases 9/11 Review Task Force Report; Honors New Jersey's 9/11 First Responders; Ensures All Students Learn About 9/11 NEW MILFORD, NJ -- Today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, U.S. Congressman Josh   more
All About Brooks: MUPD's Trauma K-9
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * All About Brooks: MUPD's Trauma K-9 * In September 2023, Millersville University Police Department swore in its first Trauma K-9, Brooks. K-9 Brooks is a 3-year-old golden retriever trained to help those who need emotional support directly after a traumatic event. He helps reduce stress and anxiety by demonstrating affection while exercising restraint. Trauma K-9's also provide comfort to law enfo  more
America First Policy Institute: Three Strategies for Advancing Workforce Education & Training
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet: * * * Three Strategies for Advancing Workforce Education & Training Jay Menees, Ph.D. Max Eden September 8, 2026 Introduction For decades, the public education system offered one value proposition: do well here, get a college degree, and enjoy a meaningful career and a middle-class life--or don't. Workforce education and training programs were deprioritized and viewed as the lower track toward, at be  more
Aramark Sports + Entertainment Kicks Off 2026 NFL Season Across Eight NFL Stadiums With New Menu Items, Enhanced Premium Experiences, and Local Partnerships
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Sports + Entertainment Kicks Off 2026 NFL Season Across Eight NFL Stadiums with New Menu Items, Enhanced Premium Experiences, and Local Partnerships Aramark and Pittsburgh Steelers Unveil 1933 Club Presented by Heinz at Acrisure Stadium Honoring the Franchise's Founding Year Cincinnati Bengals and Aramark Elevat  more
ASI Names Matt Gilliland Chief Product Officer to Accelerate Technology Innovation
TREVOSE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The Advertising Specialty Institute issued the following news release: * * * ASI Names Matt Gilliland Chief Product Officer to Accelerate Technology Innovation Trevose, PA - September 8, 2026 Former Zillow product leader brings 18+ years of product and technology experience as ASI builds the next generation of AI-powered technology for the promotional products industry - The Advertising Specialty Institute(R) (ASI), the leading technology, marketing and i  more
Ask UConn Extension: What to Know About Spotted Lanternfly
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 9 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Ask UConn Extension: What to Know About Spotted Lanternfly * If you've spent time outdoors in Connecticut over the last few years, you may have noticed a striking insect with spotted wings and bright red hindwings. The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) has become increasingly common across the state, raising questions from homeowners, gardeners, farmers, and outdoor enthusiasts. While this i  more
Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Protect Affordable Care Act Coverage
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Protect Affordable Care Act Coverage * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief in City of Columbus v. Kennedy, a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, in support of a ruling by the U.S. District Court for t  more
Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to prevent scammers from using the U.  more
Attorney General Griffin Launches One Pill Can Kill Initiative at Northwest Arkansas Community College
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Launches One Pill Can Kill Initiative at Northwest Arkansas Community College * #Griffin: 'One pill truly can kill, but preparation and awareness can save lives' BENTONVILLE - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after holding a press conference with Northwest Arkansas Community College President Dr. Dennis C. Rittle to announce the  more
Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls * Attorney General JB McCuskey and a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocall  more
Auditor General DeFoor Releases Performance Audit of Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Program; Finds Internal Controls and Review Processes Need to be Strengthened
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor General DeFoor Releases Performance Audit of Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Program; Finds Internal Controls and Review Processes Need to be Strengthened * HARRISBURG, Pa. - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit of the Department of Health (DOH) regarding the state's Medical Marijuana Program and its monitoring processes for grower  more
Berger Montague Files Amicus Brief Supporting Darfur Genocide Survivors
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Berger Montague Files Amicus Brief Supporting Darfur Genocide Survivors * Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiffs' law firm, filed an amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on behalf of four African human rights organizations in Kashef v. BNP Paribas, S.A., a case brought by Sudanese genocide survivors against the French bank. A  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.85 per hour in the South to $54.76 in the Northeast in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensation   more
Brady Welcomes Next Generation of Gun Safety Leaders, Names New Youth Executive Council Members
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Brady Welcomes Next Generation of Gun Safety Leaders, Names New Youth Executive Council Members New Team ENOUGH Executive Council members will galvanize the movement against gun violence WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Team ENOUGH, the youth arm of Brady, the nation's oldest gun violence prevention organization, welcomed seven new members to its prestigious national Executive Coun  more
Bresnahan Announces $475K for Luzerne County Community College Nursing Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Announces $475K for Luzerne County Community College Nursing Program * NANTICOKE, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced that Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) has been awarded a $475,175 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand its nursing program. This grant comes through the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality a  more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: 9/11 For Catholics
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary by President Bill Donohue: * * * 9/11 FOR CATHOLICS; ESPECIALLY POIGNANT The loss of nearly 3,000 innocent Americans on September 11, 2001 in New York City, western Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. is something everyone who lived through that fateful day will nev  more
Chamber of Progress Issues Letter to D.C. Mayor Bowser
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: Business] (TNSletter) -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following letter to District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 3, 2026 The Honorable Muriel Bowser Mayor, District of Columbia John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004 RE: Authorization of Rider-Only Autonomous Vehicle Testing Permits Under  more
ChamberPAC Announces 2026 State Legislative Endorsements
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * ChamberPAC Announces 2026 State Legislative Endorsements HARRISBURG - ChamberPAC, the political arm of the PA Chamber, today announced endorsements for the Pennsylvania General Assembly, supporting candidates on both sides of the aisle focused on strengthening Pennsylvania's economy and competitiveness. "Pennsylvania has made meaningful progress whe  more
Charlotte Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Charlotte Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case * RALEIGH -Today, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte received 270,000 eggs as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's largest egg producers over allegations that they violated antitrust laws and w  more
Class of 2026 continues the tradition of excellence in the Dr. Donald E. and Lois J. Myers School of Nursing and Health Professions
YORK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026 continues the tradition of excellence in the Dr. Donald E. and Lois J. Myers School of Nursing and Health Professions * For the third year in a row, graduates of the York College of Pennsylvania/WellSpan Health Nurse Anesthetist Program have achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Certification Exam (NCE), a milestone that affirms the program's growing reputation for acade  more
Constangy Promotes Ashley Waring to Senior Counsel
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Promotes Ashley Waring to Senior Counsel * Constangy is pleased to announce that Ashley Waring has been promoted to senior counsel. Based in Philadelphia, Ashley is a member of the firm's Cyber Team and advises clients on data privacy and cybersecurity matters. Drawing on her experience responding to data privacy and security events, Ash  more
Could plant scientists breed heavy metal contamination out of cacao?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Could plant scientists breed heavy metal contamination out of cacao? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Cadmium is a naturally occurring, toxic heavy metal found in many soils across Latin America and the Caribbean, where cacao trees are widely cultivated. It makes its way into cocoa seeds, called beans, that are roasted and made into chocolate, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of   more
Deluzio Highlights $25,000 Investment in Job Training Opportunities for Beaver County Youth
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Highlights $25,000 Investment in Job Training Opportunities for Beaver County Youth * CENTER TOWNSHIP, PA -Today, Congressman Deluzio announced that Beaver County is receiving $25,000 in federal funding to invest in educational and job opportunities for Beaver County youth. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded the funding to Flourish Beaver County to develop a three-year s  more
Department of Energy visits Penn State to tour facilities, meet mining students
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Department of Energy visits Penn State to tour facilities, meet mining students * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Kat Hogan is a senior majoring in energy engineering, and she found her home as an undergraduate researcher in Penn State's Center for Critical Minerals. She's interested in sustainability -particularly in the energy sector -and said critical minerals sourcing is essential to a sustaina  more
Dr. Anne Berg to give keynote presentation at USI Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Speaker Series
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Sept. 9 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Anne Berg to give keynote presentation at USI Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Speaker Series * The University of Southern Indiana will host the fifth speaker for the annual Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Speaker Series at 6 p.m. Thursday, September 24 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on the USI campus and online via Zoom. The 2026 speaker is Dr. Anne  more
Empire Center: New York's Electricity Prices Fifth Highest in the Country
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release: * * * New York's Electricity Prices Fifth Highest in the Country ALBANY, N.Y. -- Empire Center's Energy Data Bulletin shows New York households paid the fifth highest residential electricity prices in the country in June 2026, trailing only Hawaii, California, Massachusetts, and Maine. Newly released U.S. Energy Information Administration data put New York's average residential electricit  more
Federal Register: EPA Issues Information Collection Notice on Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under TSCA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: * * * In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on the following Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under TSCA Section 6(h) identified by EPA ICR No. 25  more
Federal Register: EPA Issues Information Collection Notice on User Fees for Administration of Toxic Substances Control Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: * * * In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on the following Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): User Fees for the Administration of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (EPA ICR No. 2569.07 and OMB Control No  more
Federal Register: Health Resources & Services Administration Publishes List of 95 Petitions Filed Under National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all procee  more
Fifteen New Full-Time Faculty Members Join Point Park University
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Point Park University issued the following news: * * * Fifteen New Full-Time Faculty Members Join Point Park University Point Park University is pleased to announce that 15 new full-time faculty members have joined the group of experienced professors of various disciplines at its Downtown Pittsburgh campus. These new faculty members bring their industry expertise and real-world professional experience into the classes they teach. Darla Timbo, Psy.D., wh  more
Gov. Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Davis Secure 30 Minutes of Daily Recess for Every Pennsylvania K-5 Student in 2026-27 Budget
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Davis Secure 30 Minutes of Daily Recess for Every Pennsylvania K-5 Student in 2026-27 Budget, Helping Kids Learn and Develop Critical Social Skills The Shapiro-Davis Administration secured 30 minutes of daily recess for every Pennsylvania K-5 student in the 2026-27 budget -- giving kids more time to move, play, connect with classmates, and   more
K&L Gates Strengthens Corporate Practice With Return of Capital Markets Lawyer
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Strengthens Corporate Practice With Return of Capital Markets Lawyer Charlotte - Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Scott Coward as of counsel in the firm's Corporate practice. Based in the Carolinas and practicing out of the Charlotte and Raleigh offices, Coward rejoins the firm after serving as Chief Legal Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Exact Sciences Corpor  more
Lafayette College: A New Season, New Rankings, and the Bicentennial Village Arrives
EASTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * A new season, new rankings, and the Bicentennial Village arrives President Nicole Hurd welcomes the campus community back for the final semester of the Bicentennial, celebrating new Princeton Review rankings, and previewing a fall built around the Bicentennial Village. In a video message to faculty, staff, and students, President Nicole Hurd welcomes the Lafayette community back for the College's Bicentennia  more
Lawmakers examine service, needs of river pilots
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Lawmakers examine service, needs of river pilots * Policy Committee joined by Pilots' Association for roundtable, tour PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 8 - Keeping commerce and trade open 24/7 comes with its challenges and obstacles, including preserving domestic security as well as navigating waterways through challenging weather. The Pilots' Association for the Bay & River Delaware are on cal  more
Lycoming College inks affiliation agreement with Pennsylvania College of Technology for physician assistant master's program
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Lycoming College posted the following news: * * * Lycoming College inks affiliation agreement with Pennsylvania College of Technology for physician assistant master's program * Lycoming College has entered into a new affiliation agreement with Pennsylvania College of Technology that will create a clear and competitive pathway for qualified Lycoming students to gain admission to Penn College's Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program  more
Mary E. Rolling Reading Series presents Noah Davis on Sept. 10
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Mary E. Rolling Reading Series presents Noah Davis on Sept. 10 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Celebrated poet and Penn State visiting assistant professor Noah Davis will offer a reading as part of this year's Mary E. Rolling Reading Series. The reading, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, at Penn State   more
Marywood University Earns Strong National and Statewide Rankings from Niche
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood University Earns Strong National and Statewide Rankings from Niche * Marywood University has earned strong national, statewide, and regional recognition in the 2027 Niche College Rankings, which evaluated more than 4,000 colleges and universities across the United States. Niche is a leading platform connecting colleges and schools with students and families. Its 2027 rankings draw on extensive fe  more
Memorials at Fort Knox Represent Daily Reminders of 9/11
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Memorials at Fort Knox Represent Daily Reminders of 9/11 * Four unassuming memorials at and around Fort Knox, Kentucky, carry deep significance that few may realize as they pass through the gates of the Army installation to live, work or visit. Two came from the World Trade Center towers in New York City; the other two from the Pentagon. Combined, they offer daily reminders of that fateful Tuesday morning, S  more
Meuser Applauds DOJ Scam Center Strike Force Operation Against Chinese-Run Scammer Marketplace
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser Applauds DOJ Scam Center Strike Force Operation Against Chinese-Run Scammer Marketplace * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) released the following statement commending U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and the Scam Center Strike Force for their recent actions against Southeast Asian cryptocurrency-related fraud and scams and Chinese organized crime operations in Madagascar.  more
Moore-Miller Administration Announces New Grain Transloading Facility at Port of Baltimore
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Moore-Miller Administration Announces New Grain Transloading Facility at Port of Baltimore * ANNAPOLIS, MD - The Moore-Miller administration today announced a new grain transloading facility at the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore that makes it easier for Maryland farmers to export their soybeans, corn, wheat, and other grains to Europe, Asia and South America. The facility, located a  more
Morgan Lewis Team Named 2026 Labor and Employment Litigation Department of the Year at New York Legal Awards
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Team Named 2026 Labor and Employment Litigation Department of the Year at New York Legal Awards NEW YORK: Morgan Lewis has been honored with Litigation Department of the Year for Labor and Employment by New York Law Journal as part of its 2026 New York Legal Awards. The annual awards celebrate the profound impact left by law firms and legal professionals on the state's legal  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make   more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul, Co-signers Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd W. Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 3, 2026 The Honorable Todd W. Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Attorney General Blanche: For nearly four decades, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has embodied a fundamental national commitment that disabili  more
Pa. Conservation & Natural Resources Dept. Names New Assistant Manager for the Delaware Canal State Park Complex in Eastern Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * DCNR Names New Assistant Manager for the Delaware Canal State Park Complex in Eastern Pennsylvania Harrisburg, PA - Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the appointment of Emily Reed as the assistant manager for the Delaware Canal State Park Complex in Eastern Pennsylvania. "Emily's passion for na  more
Pa. Senate Republicans: Dush, Thompson Join Forces to Shield Family Farms, Agricultural Producers From Forced Confiscation
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Dush, Thompson Join Forces to Shield Family Farms, Agricultural Producers from Forced Confiscation HARRISBURG - PA State Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and U.S. Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) are working together to advance state and federal legislation to protect private farmland from being forcibly confiscated through eminent domain. Thompson stated in a recent press release announcin  more
Penn College Updates Physician Assistant Program Admission
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Penn College updates physician assistant program admission Pennsylvania College of Technology has approved enhancements to the selective admissions process for its physician assistant program. Four key changes that align with the college's strategic priorities of recruitment, retention and graduate education growth will be implemented for Fall 2028 applicants. Updates are designed   more
Penn Nursing Faculty Appointed to AAN Science Leadership Bodies
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing issued the following news: * * * Penn Nursing Faculty Appointed to AAN Science Leadership Bodies The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) has appointed four Penn Nursing faculty members to leadership roles within AAN Science--a new partnership-focused initiative succeeding the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS) to advance nursing research and evidence-informed policy. The appointed Penn Nu  more
Penn State-Berks: New Faculty Senate Chair Stephen Snyder Begins Term for 2026-27 Academic Year
READING, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * New Faculty Senate chair Stephen Snyder begins term for 2026-27 academic year UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Stephen Snyder, associate teaching professor of English at Penn State Berks, officially assumed his new role as Faculty Senate chair for the 2026-27 academic year in July and oversaw the senate's first meeting of the year on Sept. 1. As he begins his tenure as chair, Snyder said he's  more
Pennsylvania College of Technology: Brown Receives Keystone Contractors Association Scholarship
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Brown receives Keystone Contractors Association scholarship Pennsylvania College of Technology construction management student Kevin A. Brown, of Portage, was recently awarded a $5,000 recurring scholarship from the Keystone Contractors Association. The honor was announced during the association's 2026 Construction Celebration. Applicants must be Pennsylvania residents, receive tra  more
Polk State Professor Ellis remembered as devoted educator, fearless advocate
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State Professor Ellis remembered as devoted educator, fearless advocate * Rafaela "Rafi" Ellis believed deeply in the power of words. As a Professor of English, published author, skilled editor and lifelong advocate, she understood that words could teach, challenge, comfort and, when necessary, speak truth to power. At Polk State College, where she taught English Composition and Literature for nearly   more
Rebuilding Defense Industrial Base Requires Skilled Labor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Rebuilding Defense Industrial Base Requires Skilled Labor * To remain competitive, the United States must rebuild its defense industrial base -the private sector companies that provide the military with hardware and munitions -and that means more than just facilities and businesses. That was the message delivered by Michael Cadenazzi, the assistant secretary of war for industrial base policy, during a field   more
Rebuilding Defense Industrial Base Requires Skilled Labor
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center posted the following news: * * * Rebuilding Defense Industrial Base Requires Skilled Labor * To remain competitive, the United States must rebuild its defense industrial base -the private sector companies that provide the military with hardware and munitions -and that means more than just facilities and businesses. That was the message delivered by Michael Cadenazzi, the assistant secretary of war for industrial base polic  more
Reed Smith advises Claret Capital Partners on EUR30 million structured financing for Carvolix
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith advises Claret Capital Partners on EUR30 million structured financing for Carvolix * PARIS - Global law firm Reed Smith advised Claret Capital Partners on a structured debt financing transaction of up to EUR30 million for Carvolix (formerly Affluent Medical), a French medical technology company listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0013333077). Carvolix annou  more
Remembering September 11th on the 25th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: * * * Remembering September 11th on the 25th Anniversary * Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, in memory of the lost lives and heroic stories that are now part of our national history."Twenty-five years have passed since the terrible attacks of September 11th that changed much about our country and the world," said Aumua Amata.  more
REMINDER: Bresnahan Traded Data Center Supplier Stock After Campaigning on a Promise to Ban Stock Trading
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REMINDER: Bresnahan Traded Data Center Supplier Stock After Campaigning on a Promise to Ban Stock Trading * POLITICO: "Rep. Rob Bresnahan last year bought stock in a major supplier for data centers that subsequently boomed in value -at the same time he was encouraging data centers to be built in his Pennsylvania district" Congressman Rob Bresnahan is once again lying to the peopl  more
Rep. Ramirez, Co-signers Issue Letter to Trump Administration Officials
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following letter with co-signers to Trump administration officials: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 03, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary Department of Homeland Security Washington, D.C. 20528 - Mr. David Venturella Acting Director U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Washington, D.C. 20536 - The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street, NW   more
Reps. Thompson and Panetta Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Commemorate Celebrate Community Week
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Thompson and Panetta Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Commemorate Celebrate Community Week * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-Pa.) and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Service Organization Caucus, introduced a resolution to designate the week of September 6 through September 12 as Celebrate Community Week and recognize t  more
Reps. Waters, Sen. Warren Issue Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent, Bureau of Engraving & Printing Acting Director Brown
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following letter with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Bureau of Engraving and Printing Acting Director Michael Brown: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 4, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary Department of the Tre  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 48 other Attorneys General in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from  more
SAE International Publishes J3341, a New Standard for Transparent and Comparable Automotive Carbon Footprint Reporting
WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 (TNSrep) -- SAE International issued the following news release: * * * SAE International Publishes J3341, a New Standard for Transparent and Comparable Automotive Carbon Footprint Reporting New Framework Establishes a Common Disclosure and Reporting Structure to Improve Consistency and Credibility of Light-Duty Vehicle Life Cycle Carbon Footprint Assessments - WARRENDALE, Pa. - SAE International(R) announces the publication of SAE J3341(TM): Carbon Footpri  more
Scranton One of 'America's Best Colleges,' Per TIME Magazine
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Scranton One of 'America's Best Colleges,' Per TIME Magazine The University of Scranton has recently appeared on similar lists produced by The Princeton Review, Forbes and U.S. News and World Report. - The University of Scranton is one of America's Best Colleges, according to an inaugural ranking produced by TIME Magazine in partnership with data research firm Statista. TIME's list consists of 5  more
Sen. More, Co-signers Issue Letter to President Trump on Ensuring Long-Term Stability for U.S. Cattle Industry
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following letter with co-signers to President Trump on ensuring long-term stability for the U.S. cattle industry: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 2, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 President Trump, We appreciate your attention to the issues impacting American consumers, farmers, and ranchers. A s  more
Sens. Shaheen, Cornyn, Hassan Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following letter with Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, to Attorney General Todd Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 3, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001 Dear Attorney General Blanche: We write to you today with grave concerns about the recent Washington Pos  more
Sept. 18 talk to focus on environmental restoration for community development
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Sept. 18 talk to focus on environmental restoration for community development * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Jeremy Weber, professor of economics and public policy at the University of Pittsburgh, will give the talk "Can environmental restoration help revitalize communities? Evidence from treating abandoned mine drainage in Pennsylvania" at noon on Friday, Sept. 18, in 157 Hosler Building at Pen  more
Shapiro Administration Secures $15 Million Settlement From Shell, Including $7.5 Million for Beaver County to Resolve Air Quality Violations
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Secures $15 Million Settlement from Shell, Including $7.5 Million for Beaver County to Resolve Air Quality Violations Settlement resolves air quality violations from 2023 through August 2026 and establishes a new $7.5 million Beaver County Environment and Community Fund - Today, the Shapiro Administration announced that the Pennsylvania Departm  more
Sports law professor explains the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard's NBA punishments
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Sports law professor explains the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard's NBA punishments * Ken Jacobsen, director of Temple Law's sports law program, discusses the recent Kawhi Leonard scandal and the heavy punishments being administered by the NBA. Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers are accused of circumventing the NBA's salary cap rules. Clippers fans celebrated in 2019 when superstar Kawhi Leonard si  more
States Are Leading the Way in Conservation and Outdoor Access, New Trust for Public Land Report Finds
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 9 (TNSrpt) -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * States Are Leading the Way in Conservation and Outdoor Access, New Trust for Public Land Report Finds New Report: America's Public Lands Leaders highlights 11 states developing innovative approaches to expand outdoor access, strengthen outdoor economies, improve health and climate resilience, and advance partnerships with Tribes. - SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- States across the country  more
SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOW: Nolan Martin '27
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOW: Nolan Martin '27 * Rising senior Nolan Martin, a senior honors student and biology major from Wexford, Pa., spent his summer investigating how the products created when enzymes break down a common type of plastic may affect the health and development of zebrafish. He was one of 10 students selected for Westminster College's 10th annual Summer Research Fellowship. Martin condu  more
Temple students' guide to registering to vote in 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple students' guide to registering to vote in 2026 * Learn where and how to register to vote and why it's important. Illustration by Andrew Collette With the 2026 midterm elections fast approaching, now is the time to prepare. If you haven't already registered to vote, you'll need to do so. Where you register is based on your address. This can be your current address on or around campus or your   more
The ASAM Weekly for September 8, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Sept. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for September 8, 2026 * ASAM Weekly -September 9 Overdose, harm reduction, and novel drug trends take center stage in this week's issue. It is encouraging that expanded harm reduction strategies over the past decade have helped curb overall overdose death rates in the United States; even with this encouraging news, it is reassuring that   more
The Linc awaits: Temple and Penn State set for first meeting in a decade
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * The Linc awaits: Temple and Penn State set for first meeting in a decade * Temple will renew its in-state series against Penn State on Saturday, Sept. 12, at noon at Lincoln Financial Field. The Owls defeated Penn State 27-10 in their last meeting at the Linc in front of 69,176 fans on Sept. 5, 2015. The Owls defeated Penn State 27-10 in their last meeting at Lincoln Financial Field in front of 69,176   more
Thiel College graduate takes next career step with Disney College Program
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College graduate takes next career step with Disney College Program * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College graduate Makenna Oswalt '26 has been selected to participate in the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Oswalt, a Johnstown, Pa., native, graduated from Thiel College with degrees in English and individualized business, communication and media. During her time at Thiel,  more
Three New Faculty Members Join the School of Business
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Three New Faculty Members Join the School of Business * The School of Business is welcoming three new faculty members this Fall, who bring expertise in accounting, entrepreneurship, and real-estate research. "Hiring new business faculty is always exciting, because the nature of our field is to stay on the cutting-edge of innovation and its application in the real world,'' said Interim Dean Bob Day  more
Towson University Introduces Mid-Atlantic Tuition Rate to Expand Access and Affordability
TOWSON, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- Towson University issued the following news release: * * * Towson University introduces mid-Atlantic tuition rate to expand access and affordability New regional tuition initiative creates greater value for students across six neighboring states and Washington, D.C. Key Takeaways * Beginning in fall 2027, Towson University will offer a new mid-Atlantic tuition rate for undergraduate students from seven neighboring jurisdictions, making a TU education more affor  more
University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication: Psychosocial Roots of Code Switching
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * The Psychosocial Roots of Code Switching Annenberg researchers studied how Black Americans' self-identity and social relationships relate to the extent to which they perceive themselves as adjusting their communication in different settings. By Erica Moser, Penn Today The ways people adapt their language and mannerisms in different social settin  more
University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication: Xinyi Wang (Ph.D. '25) Named 2026 Penn Climate Scholar
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * Xinyi Wang (Ph.D. '25) Named 2026 Penn Climate Scholar The Health Communication and Equity Lab postdoctoral fellow studies curiosity and information seeking, particularly in the health domain. - Xinyi Wang (Ph.D. '25), a postdoctoral fellow at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named a 2026 Penn Climate Sch  more
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education: Annual Speaker Series Continue to Inspire
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news: * * * Annual Speaker Series Continue to Inspire As the new academic year gets underway, Penn GSE's kicks off several of its annual talks. - This year, Penn GSE is continuing its tradition of bringing leading scholars, policymakers, and education innovators to campus through a range of annual lecture and speaker series. Designed to foster discussion around pressing e  more
USC earns FIRE's top rating for free speech
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * USC earns FIRE's top rating for free speech * LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9, 2026 -The University of Southern California has earned a "green light" rating from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, the organization's highest rating for university policies governing expression. FIRE awards the rating to institutions whose written policies pose no serious t  more
Vishay Intertechnology 45 Mm Inductive Position Sensor Encoder Enables Reliable Operation Near Electric Motors
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * Vishay Intertechnology 45 mm Inductive Position Sensor Encoder Enables Reliable Operation Near Electric Motors MALVERN, Pa. -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new medium-precision position sensor built on inductive technology for industrial applications. Compared to solutions based on magnetic technology, the Vishay MCB RAIK045I MP absolute induc  more
When the City Went Dark: Remembering September 11
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * When the City Went Dark: Remembering September 11 * On a clear September morning 25 years ago, Calvin University's vice president and senior advisor for special projects Dirk Pruis, was sitting in his office in lower Manhattan when the news began to spread: a plane had hit the World Trade Center. At first, there was little reason to believe it was anything more than a terrible accident. He was on the ph  more
White House Fact Sheet: Countering Canada's Latest Retaliation Against American Exports
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * President Donald J. Trump Responds to Canada's Retaliation COUNTERING CANADA'S LATEST RETALIATION AGAINST AMERICAN EXPORTS: Today, to address Canada's increased discrimination against U.S. commerce, President Donald J. Trump signed five Proclamations pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to ban certain products from Canada and modify the scope of the tariffs on certain Canadian products  more
Xfinity Mobile, Comcast Business Mobile to Offer IPhone Duo, IPhone 18 Pro, and IPhone 18 Pro Max
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Xfinity Mobile, Comcast Business Mobile to Offer iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max * New or existing Xfinity Mobile Plus customers can get iPhone 18 Pro Max on us, or get up to $1,300 off their choice of any new iPhone model with an eligible trade-in * Mobile Plus customers without a trade-in can get $400 off the latest iPhone models - Xfinit  more