WASHINGTON, April 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Global Advertising Impressions Study - A report from Advertising Specialty Institute, Trevose, Pennsylvania - April (31 pages) * * * The Advertising Specialty Institute issued a report examining the effectiveness of promotional products as a marketing tool, focusing on consumer engagement, brand perception, and cost efficiency. The report analyzes survey data from thousands of consumers across multiple regions, evaluating how branded merchandise influences pur more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Sam Kunjukunju, consumer education vice president of the American Bankers Association Foundation, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Empowering Seniors through Financial Literacy: Tools to Protect Savings, Prevent Fraud, and Promote Independence": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify for today's hearing entit more PR

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Centre County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation highlighting unmet transportation needs in rural communities. The letter was provided in response to the DOT's ROUTES Initiative Request for Information, which sought insights on challenges and opportunities in rural transportation infrastructure, safety, technology, and economic competitiveness. The CCMPO, which provi more ST

NEW YORK, April 23 -- Yeshiva University issued the following news: * * * Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Appeared at Yeshiva University in "Great Conversations with Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman" On April 22 Yeshiva University welcomed Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership for the 119th Congress, for a special edition of Great Conversations with Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman. The series brings heads of state, policymakers and global thought leaders into substantive engagement wi more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Disturbance this morning on campus * The below message was sent to faculty, staff, and students on April 25, 2026. Dear Bryn Mawr Community, I am writing to share information with our campus community about events that happened this morning as our Board of Trustees was convening to conclude their April meeting. Shortly after 8:00 a.m., 30-40 individuals wearing masks gathered in front of the Hepburn Tea more PR

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Railroad Administration, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at restoring passenger rail service to northeastern Pennsylvania. The funding, with an award ceiling of $1.6 million, is designated for the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority to support infrastructure updates essential for the proposed Amtrak service in the region. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance public transpo more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Education Law Center-PA, a nonprofit legal advocacy organization dedicated to securing equitable educational opportunities in Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration opposing proposed revisions to the System for Award Management registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients. The letter was addressed to the U.S. General Services Administration, the federal agency overseeing the SAM system. In i more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Exxon Mobil Corp., Spring, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration advocating for the preemption of state common law claims related to hazardous materials transportation. The letter responds to opposing comments filed during the initial public comment period regarding ExxonMobil's August 2025 Application for a Preemption Determination. ExxonMobil seeks a formal declaration that state common law claims bro more ST

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Christine Kieffer, interim president of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Investor Education Foundation, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Empowering Seniors through Financial Literacy: Tools to Protect Savings, Prevent Fraud, and Promote Independence": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand and Members of the Committee: On behalf of the Financial Industry Regulatory Au more PR

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following written testimony by Erich Pratt, senior vice president of the Gun Owners of America, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "The Second Amendment": * * * Chairman Paul, Ranking Member, members of the committee--thank you for the invitation. My name is Erich Pratt. I serve as Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, and I represent more than two million Americans who believe  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- HNL Lab Medicine, Allentown, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the CRUSH initiative, which aims to uncover suspicious healthcare activities. The laboratory emphasized support for CMS's efforts to modernize administrative processes and strengthen program integrity, while recommending targeted improvements to enhance effectiveness and reduce unintended burdens on compliant laboratories. The organizatio more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-586) on the Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act (H.R. 7720). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7720, the Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act of 2026, is to ensure states are responsible for reporting fraudulent payments made under their administration of the Chi more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-587) on the Combating Regulatory Abuse, Closing Known Deficiencies and Overseeing Waste Nationwide Act (H.R. 7721). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7721, the CRACKDOWN Act, is to codify an improper payment threshold for states administering the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program. Und more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-601) on the Keeping Violent Offenders Off our Streets Act (H.R. 6260). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on April 9, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 6260, the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), amends the federal criminal statute concerning insurance-related crimes (18 U.S.C. Sec. 1033) to include the posti more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection concerning the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Electronic Export Manifest for Vessel Cargo. The Exchange, representing over 230 members in the tri-state region of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, raised operational and technical challenges the proposed regulations would pose for its stakeholders. more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Portland Paige Wants to Use Your Tax Dollars to Fund Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Portland Paige Cognetti may be far from her home in Oregon these days, but that hasn't stopped her from trying to import the far-left extremism that's decimated cities on the West Coast into Northeast Pennsylvania. Cognetti wants to completely remove all welfare work requirements and deliver monthly income paymen more PR

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Pennsylvania Head Start Association, Harrisburg, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration expressing opposition to proposed modifications in the System for Award Management registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter raises concerns that the planned changes would impose unclear, burdensome obligations on Head Start programs and conflict with federal laws governing early childhood education and disabili more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Pennsylvania Human Services Secretary Valerie A. Arkoosh submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing proposed regulatory changes intended to strengthen fraud prevention in CMS programs. DHS emphasized its extensive experience combating fraud, citing over $486 million in financial recoveries and loss avoidance in 2024-2025 through its Bureau of Program Integrity. DHS expressed concern that the 30-day response window p more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Harrisburg, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration expressing opposition to proposed revisions to the System for Award Management registration requirements affecting financial assistance recipients. The letter was addressed to the federal agency overseeing these changes, which impact organizations reliant on federal funding. PCADV is a statewide membership organization repres more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children, Harrisburg, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration expressing opposition to proposed changes in the System for Award Management registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. PennAEYC highlighted concerns about the potential adverse effects of these changes on Head Start and Early Intervention programs across Pennsylvania and the nation. PennAEYC repr more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, Camp Hill, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service in response to the agency's Request for Information on opportunities, challenges, and emerging areas in statistical data, analysis, and research at USDA. Representing over 26,000 members mostly operating small to mid-sized farms, PFB highlighted the urgent issue of economic losses caused by wildlife overpopulation, particularly due more ST

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 25 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Shaw Captures Eighth Straight Title at CIAA Women's Tennis Championship * ETTRICK, Va. (Apr. 25, 2026) - Shaw University closed out a dominant run at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) Women's Tennis Championship, securing its eighth consecutive title with a 4-2 victory over Bluefield State University on Saturday at Virginia State more PR

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Tobii Dynavox, a provider of speech-generating devices and augmentative and alternative communication tools, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to the agency's Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The company highlighted the importance of balancing fraud prevention with safeguarding access for medically fragile beneficiaries who rely on specialized durable medi more ST

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status." The shelter warns that the rule, which aims to revise eligibility verification for HUD-subsidized housing programs, would severely harm survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human more ST