CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 7 (TNSrpt) -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * ABA Cornerstones Commission issues final report on civics, civility and the rule of law CHICAGO, Jan. 6, 2026 -- The American Bar Association today released the final report of its Cornerstones Commission, "Lawyer as Public Citizen: Collaboration, Civics & Civility," which examines how lawyers can rebuild trust in institutions and strengthen civil liberties and democratic values more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Alliance for Choice in Education (ACE Scholarships) has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), expressing support for the implementation of Section 25F of the Internal Revenue Code. This section relates to individual tax credits for qualified contributions to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs). The letter aligns with the IRS's Notice 2025-70, which requests comments to enhance the operational efficiency of SGOs. In their letter, more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Gov. Morrisey Unveils Tax Cutting Agenda for West Virginia By Dennis Hull After three consecutive years of substantial tax cuts in West Virginia, including legislation that put the income tax on the path to zero, Governor Patrick Morrisey urged the legislature to continue the state's historic progress with another 5 to 10% reduction to the income tax. "Cutting the income tax is probably the more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Aramark Collegiate Hospitality and the University at Albany Forge Partnership to Integrate Campus Dining into the Learning Environment Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) today announced a landmark 15-year partnership with the University at Albany (UAlbany), a public research university in Albany, NY, to deliver a bold ne more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday's Organized Retail Crime Unit Charges 2 Pittsburgh Business Owners in $178K EBT Card Scheme * HARRISBURG Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against two Pittsburgh business owners regarding an elaborate Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) scheme, involving discounted purchases of EBT cards, which were then used to buy food for the couple's deli a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-26-0018) on Jan. 7, 2026, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - November 2025": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in November than a year earlier in 16 states and the District of Columbia, lower in 8 states, and little different in 26 states, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. October 2025 data from the household survey were not collected d more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley Joins Full California Congressional Delegation Push for Federal Disaster Funding One Year After Devastating Eaton and Palisades Fires * Washington, DC - On the one-year anniversary of the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA-26) joined the Chairs of the Republican and Democratic Congressional Delegations, Representatives Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18) and Ken more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Chairman Thompson Applauds New Dietary Guidelines for Americans House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement today on the release of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: "The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans are a step in the right direction, and I applaud Secretary Ro more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Demonstrate that Survival in Newborns with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Improved Over Time with Specialized Interventions * Researchers from the Richard D. Wood Jr. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment (CFDT) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that survival rates in infants with conge more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 7 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses, posted the following news release: * * * Constellation Completes Calpine Transaction, Powering America's Clean Energy Future * Combination brings together premier nuclear, natural gas and geothermal fleets with a leading commercial platform to deliver innovative customer solutions and strengthen U.S. energy leadership, national more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 7 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Cowboy Chronicles: The story of how a few aeronautic pioneers made national news * Oklahoma State's Special Collections and University Archives Department was awarded a National Film Preservation Foundation grant of $19,880 in 2019 for the preservation and digital conversion of unstable nitrate films. Two of these films documented recordings of Oklahoma Flying Farmers and annual Farm and Home Week eve more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Defending Our Daughters: Make the Promise * HARRISBURG - The "Dads Defending Daughters" legislators are expanding their efforts to protect women's sports by launching a community support campaign. The Defending Our Daughters campaign invites all Pennsylvanians to sign the "I Believe" promise to support women and girls of all ages by ensuring fair competition and a level playing field in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Statement on Impending Closure of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette * CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) released the following statement on the announced closure of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in early May 2026. "A free and independent press is vital to our democracy and civic health. The closure of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is terrible news for our entire region and more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, King, Banks, LaLota Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Information about Veterans Resources into the Workplace * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Co-Chair of the Navy and Marine Corps Caucus and Iraq War veteran, Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17), was joined by Senator Angus King (I-ME) to announce the introduction of the Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Drum Tao to bring 'The Best' synchronized percussion event to Penn State Jan. 27 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Direct from Japan, big-drum percussion ensemble Drum Tao returns to North America with an all-new show, "The Best," at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Eisenhower Auditorium. Drum Tao is renowned for its dynamic choreography, striking visuals and thunderous rhythms. Each performance is a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to approve a revision to the District of Columbia air quality operating permits program. The proposal seeks to update the fee structure for Title V operating permits to ensure the program remains adequately funded. The Title V program, established under the Clean Air Act, requires major sources of air pollution to pay annual fees that cover the administrative costs of the permit process. These costs include faci more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced in a final rule that it is extending certain compliance deadlines for coal-fired power plants, citing what it characterized as an extraordinary surge in nationwide energy demand. The agency said the revisions are intended to provide electric utilities with additional flexibility as they work to meet environmental requirements while maintaining grid stability. The rule modifies the 2024 "Supplemental Effluent Limita more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Federal Judge Grants Second Preliminary Injunction Blocking Attacks on Head Start * SEATTLE - A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration's attacks on Head Start, halting the Department of Health and more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Fritz Advocates for Bill to Help Start-Up Businesses * WAYNE/SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY - To remain competitive, Pennsylvania must encourage and cultivate businesses on the leading edge of technology. That is why Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) is co-sponsoring legislation, House Bill 1129, which would help start-up businesses convert their net operating losses to capital. "Pennsylvani more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 8 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Leads 23-State Coalition in Support of FCC's Proposal to Combat Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons and Jails Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin are leading a 23-state coalition in sending a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in support of a proposal that would allow States to use jamming technology to combat contraband cell  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Gene therapy 'switch' may offer non-addictive pain relief * A preclinical study uncovered a new gene therapy that targets pain centers in the brain while eliminating the risk of addiction from narcotics treatments, a breakthrough which could provide hope for the more than 50 million Americans living with chronic pain. Dealing with chronic pain can feel like li more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Highmark Health Plan members to receive 100% coverage for diagnostic breast studies and MRIs * New Policy Eliminates Out-of-Pocket Costs, Bolstering Early Detection Efforts Across Four States PITTSBURGH (January 7, 2026) Highmark Inc. today announced a significant enhancement to its health plans, effective Jan. 1, 2026, ensuring all diagnostic breast  more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Impact 150: Political Science Graduate Gifts $100,000 to IUP to Support Students Cynthia Vallina, a 1982 political science graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has gifted $100,000 to support students interested in studying abroad, students in the Political Science program, and IUP's women's rugby club. This gift is part of Impact 150, the university's $150-million comprehensive cam more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Medical, doctoral student earns NIH fellowship * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Victoria Nudell, a doctoral and medical student in the Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Biosciences Graduate Program in Penn State's Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) at Penn State's College of Medicine, has received a highly competitive fellowship from the National more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Mercer County Adult Education Center has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education, advocating for the inclusion of adult learners in the Secretary's proposed supplemental priority to expand career pathways and workforce readiness. The organization, representing over 82,000 adult educators nationwide, highlights the critical need for adult education programs amid rising demands for a skilled workforce. In the letter, the center voiced their sup more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser Backs Main Street Capital Access Act to Support Community Banks, End Debanking, and Expand Access to Capital for Small Businesses * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced his support for the Main Street Capital Access Act, a major legislative package introduced by Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and Financial Institutions Subcommittee Chairman Andy Barr (K more PR

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Jan. 7 (TNSjou) -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Prof. Parkin Publishes on Birth Control in Journal of Family History In her new article, "The Right Number of Children--Emko Birth Control in Puerto Rico and the US, 1962-1966," published in the Journal of Family History, Professor Katherine Parkin, Ph.D., considers how population control ideologue Joseph Sunnen distributed his spermicidal vaginal foam Emko, first in Puerto Rico and then surr more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Nelson, Banta Proposal Would Help Farmers Expand Crop Damage Protections * HARRISBURG - State Reps. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) and Jake Banta (R-Erie) today introduced legislation that would allow more farmers to protect their crops from destruction by nuisance animals. "As a farmer, I've seen my neighbors lose thousands in crop damage from wildlife, yet current law limits which farms  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Two Arrested in Blair County After Cocaine and Marijuana Found During Traffic Stop * HARRISBURG Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a man and woman are charged with trafficking cocaine and marijuana, following a recent traffic stop in Blair County. Several law enforcement partners assisted the Office of Attorney General's Bureau of Narcotics Investigation in apprehendi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $4 Million Through New PIDA Loans to Help Businesses Grow in Blair and Westmoreland Counties The projects supported through these PIDA loans will inject more than $9.9 million into the economy, create 10 new jobs, and retain 22 existing positions. In 2025, the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority  more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Penn College partners with Allentown School District * Pennsylvania College of Technology will offer a four-month Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship program through Allentown School District that will introduce students to the foundational concepts of advanced manufacturing. The partnership between Penn College Workforce Development and the school district is an opportunity  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * Pitt's New Digital Dentistry Labs to Provide State-of-the-Art Education and Patient Care Three new dentistry labs at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine will give students and residents hands-on experience with cutting edge digital dental technology while providing patients with the latest in modern dental care. "Pitt Dental Medicine's ne more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8 (TNSrpt) -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * New Report from Shapiro Administration Shows How Pennsylvania is Delivering Faster Permitting, Supporting Business Development, and Creating Economic Opportunity Across the Commonwealth In 2025 alone, OTO provided hands-on support to more than 300 businesses, helping companies navigate permitting and regulatory processes, advance high-impact projects, and in more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reschenthaler Announces Military Academy Nominations * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) announced 15 military academy nominations for Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District. These distinguished students were nominated to U.S. service academies, including the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, an more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news: * * * Researchers Uncover How a Key Oncogene Drives Prostate Cancer at Its Earliest Stage * * Researchers discovered that the oncogene ERG triggers cancer by reprogramming prostate basal cells a surprising finding, since prostate cancer tumors are predominantly made of luminal cells. * The finding points to a new strategy for tre more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute issued the following news: * * * SEI Parser Demystifies Firmware to Fight Vulnerabilities Software based on the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) standard makes up the firmware of most modern desktop computers and servers. This software is largely invisible to users, critical to basic computer functionality, and sparsely documented, making it an inviting target for attackers. To make UEF more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8 -- The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute issued the following news on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * SEI Parser Demystifies Firmware to Fight Vulnerabilities Service member wearing fatigues observes a data screen. * Software based on the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) standard makes up the firmware of most modern desktop computers and servers. This software is largely invisible to users, critical to basic computer functionality, and sparsely  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Soaring Tigers club, a non-profit organization based in Princeton, New Jersey, has expressed its concerns in a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the proposed rulemaking concerning Piper PA-25 aircraft. The club, dedicated to promoting glider flying and providing instruction, emphasizes that safety is of utmost importance to their operations. The letter highlights the importance of airworthiness standards for tow planes, noting tha more ST

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, posted the following news: * * * Temple Health Sets New Record for Lung Transplant Volume * In 2025, Temple Health performed more lung transplants than any health system in the country, setting a new record of 179 procedures in a single calendar year. This achievement reflect more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, posted the following news: * * * Temple Lung Center Leadership Drives Pulmonary Vascular Disease Care Breakthroughs with Global Partnerships * The Temple Lung Center 's global collaboration is driving advancements in pulmonary vascular disease care and management, elevating p more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Two Penn State professors named fellows of the National Academy of Inventors * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Two Penn State professors were named to the 2025 class of fellows by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI): Swaroop Ghosh, professor of electrical engineering and computer science (EECS), and Dipanjan Pan, the Dorothy Foehr Huck & J. Lloyd Chair Professor in Nanomedicine. Only a relatively more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UPMC Magee-Womens Is Now Available at UPMC Washington, Expanding Access to Advanced Women's Care Close to Home UPMC recently announced the expanded presence of UPMC Magee-Womens at UPMC Washington, marking a major milestone in women's health care for Washington County and surrounding communities. The announcement was made during a media event at UPMC Washington featuring  more PR

WILMERDING, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Wabtec, a provider of technology-based products and services for rail and industrial markets, issued the following news release: * * * Wabtec Secures $386 Million Order from New York's MTA for New Locomotives * PITTSBURGH, Jan. 7, 2026 - Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) secured a $386 million follow-on order to deliver additional R255 hybrid battery-diesel work locomotives to New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA more PR

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 -- Wilkes University issued the following news release: * * * Wilkes Receives DCNR Grant to Study Forest Management and Bird Conservation Wilkes University has been awarded a $27,182 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to study how forest management practices influence declining bird species in northeastern Pennsylvania, including prairie warblers and wood thrush. The funding is part of nearly $530,000 announc more PR