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News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors Newsletter for 2026-06-19 ( 52 items )  
MAGA Lapdog Jay Feely Won't Say Trump Lost The 2020 Election (10)
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * MAGA Lapdog Jay Feely Won't Say Trump Lost The 2020 Election * AZ-01 twice rejected election denier Kari Lake in 2022 and 2024 MAGA lapdog Jay Feely is way too extreme for Arizona's First Congressional District, new reporting from the Arizona Republic highlights. Despite AZ-01 being " an epicenter for conservative voters who have wavered on the GOP," Feely continues to stand firmly with Trump on everything from reckless tar more PR

Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of Piggot Man for Medicaid Fraud (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of Piggot Man for Medicaid Fraud Griffin: 'Every fraudulent Medicaid claim threatens the integrity of a program designed to serve vulnerable Arkansans' - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of a Piggot man for Medicaid fraud:  "On June 8, Mikel Rios, 35, of Piggot, pleaded guilty to Medicaid Fraud, a Class C felony. He was sentenced more PR

Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of Trumann Woman for Medicaid Fraud (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 18 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of Trumann Woman for Medicaid Fraud Griffin: 'This case demonstrates that those who engage in Medicaid fraud, submit false claims, and exploit vulnerable beneficiaries can face serious consequences, including prison time' - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of a Trumann woman on two counts of Medicaid fraud:  "On May 4, Brandi Dav more PR

Attorney General Griffin Announces Fraud and Consumer Protection Summit September 28-29 in Little Rock (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 18 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Fraud and Consumer Protection Summit September 28-29 in Little Rock Griffin: 'Everyone is impacted by fraud in one way or another, so this summit truly has something for everyone'  - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing his annual summit for 2026:  "Building on the success of our past three annual summits, I am excited to announce that this year's summit wil more PR

Attorney General Sunday Announces $1 Million Settlement with Alpha Dental (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Announces $1 Million Settlement with Alpha Dental; Patients who were Pushed into Expensive Services to Receive $500K Attorney General Dave Sunday announced his office has reached a settlement with Infinity Dental regarding the southeastern Pennsylvania-based dental group selling patients expensive services, based on false promises they would be covered by Medicare. The settlement with Infinity, which do more PR

Biology Professor Named RIT's First Beckman Young Investigator (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, June 19 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Biology professor named RIT's first Beckman Young Investigator The award funds promising young faculty members in chemical and life sciences - RIT Assistant Professor Elle Barnes has been announced as a 2026 Beckman Young Investigator (BYI) Award recipient with funding provided by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation. The award provides research support to the most promising young faculty members in the early stages of their acade more PR

Booker Reintroduces Resolution Honoring the Legacy, Power, and Global Impact of Black Musicians (10)
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Reintroduces Resolution Honoring the Legacy, Power, and Global Impact of Black Musicians * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) honored the indelible and world-shaping contributions of Black Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and reaffirmed June as Black Music Appreciation Month. The resolution recognizes that Black artists, composers, producers, and innovators have defined entire genres, transformed globa more PR

Boyle Statement on Third Circuit Ruling on President's House Slavery Exhibits (10)
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on Third Circuit Ruling on President's House Slavery Exhibits * PHILADELPHIA, PA - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement after the Third Circuit Court of Appeals overturned an injunction preventing the Trump administration from removing exhibits referencing the brutality of slavery at Independence National Historical Park, which is located in Boyle's district: "Just a block away from where our more PR

Congresswoman Dean: "Operation Epic Fury ends as Operation Epic Failure." (10)
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Dean: "Operation Epic Fury ends as Operation Epic Failure." * GLENSIDE, Pa. -Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on President Trump's 14-point Memorandum of Understanding with Iran: "Yesterday President Trump signed the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding with Iran in the company of world leaders. Revealing to all the world that Operation Epi more PR

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Pyro Diablo "Diablo Rising" 9 Shots (10)
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Pyro Diablo "Diablo Rising" 9 Shots Hazard: The recalled fireworks violate the ban for aerial fireworks devices intended to produce audible effects because they have a pyrotechnic composition that exceeds the federal limit, posing deadly explosion and burn hazards. Overloaded fireworks can result in a greater than expected explosion. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: June 18, 2026 Units: About 1,060 Consumer Contact: Bada Boo more PR

Creating Jobs in Lawrence County: Pa. Gov. Shapiro Secures $6.5 Million Investment From Ezeflow USA-Flowline to Expand Manufacturing Operations, Creating 30 New Jobs (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026: * * * Creating Jobs in Lawrence County: Governor Shapiro Secures $6.5 Million Investment from Ezeflow USA-Flowline to Expand Manufacturing Operations, Creating 30 New Jobs The Commonwealth is investing $210,000 to support the pipe fitting manufacturer's growth in New Castle. Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has competed for and won over $41 billion in private sector investments that are creating over 24, more PR

Dr. Joyce Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner (10)
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Joyce Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner * Washington, D.C. - Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) announced Leah Ritchey as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District. Leah's artwork will hang in the U.S. Capitol along with other winners from across the country. The artwork submitted by runners-up will be displayed in Congressman Joyce's offices across the 13th Distri more PR

Duane Morris Named to BTI Client Service 30: Best of the Best in Client Service Delivery for Sixth Year in a Row (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Named to BTI Client Service 30: Best of the Best in Client Service Delivery for Sixth Year in a Row * PHILADELPHIA, June 18, 2026 -Duane Morris LLP has again been named to the BTI Client Service 30: Best of the Best in Client Service Delivery. The designation, part of the BTI Client Service A-Team 2026: Survey of Law Firm Client Service Performance, marks the firm's sixth consecutive appearance amon more PR

Duane Morris Partners Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers Guide (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Partners Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers Guide * Eight Duane Morris LLP attorneys have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers guide. Matt Gaudet was also featured in the guide's launch article.  Christiane Schuman Campbell Matt Gaudet John R. Gibson L. Norwood (Woody) Jameson Thomas J. Kowalski Tyler Marandola Nicole McLaughlin Matthew S. Yungwi more PR

F&M POLL: DEMOCRATS HOLD A 12-POINT LEAD ON CONGRESSIONAL BALLOT IN PENNSYLVANIA (10)
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * F&M POLL: DEMOCRATS HOLD A 12-POINT LEAD ON CONGRESSIONAL BALLOT IN PENNSYLVANIA * F&M poll is latest to show Pennsylvania voters souring on Republicans, flashing major warning signs for Fitzpatrick, Mackenzie, Bresnahan, & Perry New polling released from Franklin & Marshall College shows Democrats have opened up a 12-point lead when Pennsylvanians are asked which party they prefer in this November's congressional races. Back  more PR

Firefly Rep presents Shakespeare's liars, schemers in partnership with Arboretum (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Firefly Rep presents Shakespeare's liars, schemers in partnership with Arboretum * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Firefly Rep, the professional summer theater company within Penn State Centre Stage, returns for its second season in partnership with the Arboretum at Penn State. Centre Stage is part of the School of Theatre in the College of Arts and Architecture. Running June 24-28, "Would I Lie to You?" is an energetic evening of scenes and ori more PR

FirstEnergy Announces Senior Leadership Appointments in Business Transformation, Ethics & Compliance and Security (10)
AKRON, Ohio, June 19 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on June 18, 2026: * * * FirstEnergy Announces Senior Leadership Appointments in Business Transformation, Ethics & Compliance and Security Antonio Fernandez appointed Vice President of Business Transformation; Deandra Williams-Lewis named Vice President and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer; Brian Harrell assumes additional role of Chief Privacy Officer - FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced a series of senior leadership appointments that underscore a commitment t more PR

FirstEnergy Names Three Senior Leaders to Drive Operational, Safety and Technology Performance (10)
AKRON, Ohio, June 19 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Names Three Senior Leaders to Drive Operational, Safety and Technology Performance Experienced leaders will help improve reliability, accountability and customer experience - FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) recently named three senior leaders to strengthen operational performance, advance its safety culture and accelerate enterprise-wide technology transformation: Chris Beam as President, West Virginia/Maryland Operations; Hanneke Counts as Vice President more PR

From Redhawks to Otters: CSUMB Welcomes Carlos Vargas-Aburto as Interim President (10)
SEASIDE, California, June 18 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * From Redhawks to Otters: CSUMB Welcomes Carlos Vargas-Aburto as Interim President * California State University Chancellor Mildred Garcia has appointed Carlos Vargas-Aburto as Cal State Monterey Bay's sixth university leader. He will serve as interim president and will join the Otter Raft this summer. He has a long career of leading higher education institutions, supporting social mobility and fostering community engagement. Va more PR

How Early Life Experiences Shape Schizophrenia Risk (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * How Early Life Experiences Shape Schizophrenia Risk * Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and University of California, San Francisco found that childhood trauma, poverty, social isolation and other adverse life experiences are associated with brain changes linked to schizophrenia-spectrum disorders -findings that could help researchers identify people at risk earlier and develop interventions before severe symptoms emerge. The idea th more PR

Ill. State Treasurer: State Among Founding Partners of New Consortium to Expand Participation in 529 Education Savings Plans (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 19 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news on June 18, 2026: * * * Illinois Among Founding Partners of New Consortium to Expand Participation in 529 Education Savings Plans State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Proposed the Idea While Serving as President of National Association of State Treasurers - Chicago, IL -- Today, these founding institutions announce the formation of the National Consortium on Education Savings Research (529 Consortium), a multi-institution research partnership designed to i more PR

Kelly, Smucker urge Pa. state lawmakers to back pro-growth policies during state budget talks (10)
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Smucker urge Pa. state lawmakers to back pro-growth policies during state budget talks * Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, and Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), a member of the Ways & Means and Budget Committees, sent a letter to Pennsylvania State Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) calling on Pennsylvania state lawmakers to use this year's state budget process to align Pennsylvani more PR

King Leads Colleagues in Call to Terminate Illegal Plans for "Triumphal Arch" (10)
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King Leads Colleagues in Call to Terminate Illegal Plans for "Triumphal Arch" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Subcommittee on National Parks, is leading a group of his Congressional colleagues in objecting to the Trump Administration'sproposed plan to illegally construct a "Triumphal Arch" without congressional approval. In a letter to Secretary of the Interior D more PR

King, Merkley, Colleagues Call to Terminate Illegal Plans for "Triumphal Arch" (10)
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * King, Merkley, Colleagues Call to Terminate Illegal Plans for "Triumphal Arch" * Key legislators cite federal laws that prohibit construction without congressional approval WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Subcommittee on National Parks, is leading a group of his Congressional colleagues in objecting to the Trump Administration's proposed plan to illegally construct a more PR

Lycoming College launches exercise science program, expanding health and human performance offerings (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- Lycoming College issued the following news on June 18, 2026: * * * Lycoming College launches exercise science program, expanding health and human performance offerings Lycoming College today announced the launch of a new academic program in exercise science, a dynamic and growing field at the intersection of biology, health, and human performance. The program was created in response to strong national demand for trained professionals in healthcare, rehabilitation, fitness, and athletic settings -an area more PR

Misericordia University Faculty Member Presents Research at International Business History Conference in London (10)
DALLAS, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- Misericordia University issued the following news: * * * Misericordia University Faculty Member Presents Research at International Business History Conference in London Presentation Highlights Global Research in Business History and Economic Development - Jennifer M. Black, PhD, Professor and Chair of History at Misericordia University, recently contributed to international scholarship in her field by presenting original research at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Business History Conference (BHC), held Mar more PR

More Than 45 K&L Gates Lawyers in Germany and France Recognised in 2027 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Editions (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * More Than 45 K&L Gates Lawyers in Germany and France Recognised in 2027 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Editions Best Lawyers(R), a peer reviewed guide to the legal profession, has listed more than 35 K&L Gates lawyers in the 2027 editions of its guides, covering France and Germany. Additionally, nearly 10 of the firm's lawyers were named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. This award highlights the careers of lawyers rising up in the legal professi more PR

Morgan Lewis Advises XFact on Acquisition of Stonewall Solutions (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Advises xFact on acquisition of Stonewall Solutions Morgan Lewis advised xFact, a leading provider of technology and digital transformation solutions to the public sector, on its acquisition of Stonewall Solutions. The acquisition expands xFact's service offerings, adds new mission-critical capabilities, and deepens the platform's footprint across the Northeast and adjacent markets. Together, xFac more PR

Most recent Pennsylvania farm fatality report identifies agricultural hazards (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Most recent Pennsylvania farm fatality report identifies agricultural hazards * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Last year, 19 people died of injuries suffered in farm-related incidents in Pennsylvania, according to researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. This was the same number of people who died of similar farm-related injuries in 2024. The Penn State Agricultural Safety and Health Program, housed in the Department of Agr more PR

NFPRHA, FHCCP, and ACLU Sue Trump Administration to Protect Integrity of Title X Family Planning Program (10)
NEW YORK, June 18 [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: * * * NFPRHA, FHCCP, and ACLU Sue Trump Administration to Protect Integrity of Title X Family Planning Program * Harrisburg, Penn.-The National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association (NFPRHA) and its member, the Family Health Council of Central Pennsylvania (FHCCP), today sued the  more PR

Pa. Agriculture Secretary Tours Penn State Fruit Research Center to See How Shapiro Administration Agricultural Innovation Grants are Helping Pennsylvania Fruit Growers Innovate and Thrive (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news on June 18, 2026: * * * Agriculture Secretary Tours Penn State Fruit Research Center to See How Shapiro Administration Agricultural Innovation Grants are Helping Pennsylvania Fruit Growers Innovate and Thrive Pennsylvania's Ag Innovation Grant Program received an overwhelming response in its first year, with more than $68 million in funding requests for an available $10 million. A second $10 million round of grants funded in the  more PR

Pa. Department of Human Services Recognizes Pennsylvanians Committed to Helping Children Find a Forever Home at 34th Annual Conference on Foster Care, Adoption Services (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news: * * * Department of Human Services Recognizes Pennsylvanians Committed to Helping Children Find a Forever Home at 34th Annual Conference on Foster Care, Adoption Services Pocono Manor, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) hosted the 34th Annual Pennsylvania Permanency Conference in Monroe County this week, bringing together child welfare professionals, current and prospective foster or adoptive families, kinshi more PR

Pa. Education Dept.: Shapiro Administration Awards More Than $1 Million to Train Adult Education Tutors, Helping Expand Adult Education Opportunities (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on June 18, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Awards More Than $1 Million to Train Adult Education Tutors, Helping Expand Adult Education Opportunities Since taking office in 2023, Governor Josh Shapiro has secured $43.7 million in funding for adult learners across the Commonwealth. His 2026-27 budget requests a $3 million increase for adult educational programming. - Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) awarded more th more PR

Pa. Labor Dept.: State Unemployment Rate Remains Under National Average at 4.2 Percent (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 19 (TNSxrep) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news: * * * Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Remains Under National Average at 4.2 Percent Pennsylvania reached a record high of 6,209,500 total nonfarm jobs, adding thousands of jobs in May. - The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today released its preliminary employment situation report for May 2026. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was at 4.2 percent for the fourth month in a row in May. The PA rate rema more PR

Penn State Q&A Addresses New World Screwworm Outbreak, Potential Risks (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following Q&A involving Erika Machtinger, associate professor of entomology in the College of Agricultural Sciences: * * * Q&A: Does the New World screwworm pose a threat to Pennsylvania? * Over the past two weeks, there have been 12 reports out of Texas and New Mexico of new cases of the New World screwworm -a parasitic fly once declared eradicated in the U.S. Female screwworms lay their eggs in the wounds of mammals, which then serve as a food source for  more PR

Penn State Q&A Discusses Moral Disengagement, Decision Making Under Competitive Pressure (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following Q&A involving Leah P. Hollis, professor of education policy studies in the College of Education: * * * Q&A: Do high-pressure environments encourage moral disengagement? * Why do individuals and organizations sometimes rationalize decisions that conflict with their stated values? According to Leah P. Hollis, professor of education policy studies in the Penn State College of Education, the answer may lie in "moral disengagement" more PR

Penn State ranks 23rd in US, 92nd globally in 2027 QS World University Rankings (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State ranks 23rd in US, 92nd globally in 2027 QS World University Rankings * Penn State is tied at No. 23 in the United States out of 184 nationally ranked institutions in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, released June 17. Internationally, Penn State is tied at No. 92, placing the University in the top 6% worldwide among the 1,504 institutions ranked overall by QS.  Penn State also tied at No. 7 among U.S. public institution more PR

Penn State statistician honored with Noether Distinguished Scholar Award (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State statistician honored with Noether Distinguished Scholar Award * Runze Li, Evan Pugh University Professor and Eberly Family Chair Professor in Statistics at Penn State, has been honored with the Gottfried E. Noether Distinguished Scholar Award from the American Statistical Association. The award is given each year to a distinguished senior researcher/teacher in nonparametric statistics and was established in 1999 to honor Gottf more PR

Pennsylvania State University: Medical Minute - Sweltering summer? Avoid heat-related illness (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The Medical Minute: Sweltering summer? Avoid heat-related illness * HERSHEY, Pa. -As temperatures soar this summer, so does the risk of heat-related illness. Before heading outdoors on a sweltering day, know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and the potentially deadly heat stroke, how to avoid them and what to do if they kick in. Who's at risk? Anyone can develop heat-related illness from prolonged exposure to excessive heat or heat co more PR

PennWest students turn waste into watts (10)
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest students turn waste into watts * What happens when engineering innovation meets environmental responsibility? At PennWest California, a group of electrical engineering technology students answered that question by transforming discarded vape devices into a fully functional electric bicycle. Dubbed the "Vapor Bike," the project was designed and built by May 2026 graduates Tyler Himmelberger, John Whiteside and Obasi Egbuta as part of their senior capsto more PR

Reed Smith advises Bute Energy on PS160 million financing for 93.8MW onshore wind project in Wales (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith advises Bute Energy on PS160 million financing for 93.8MW onshore wind project in Wales * LONDON - Global law firm Reed Smith advised Bute Energy on a PS160 million debt-financing arrangement with Lloyds Bank and Rabobank for Twyn Hywel Energy Park, a 93.8MW onshore wind project in Caerphilly, South Wales. The financing will enable the construction of Twyn Hywel Energy Park, Bute Energy's first project  more PR

Reed Smith represents Merrithew in acquisition of GYROTONIC organization (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith represents Merrithew in acquisition of GYROTONIC organization * Global law firm Reed Smith represented Merrithew(r), a portfolio company of ONCAP, in its acquisition of the GYROTONIC(r) organization. Merrithew is a mindful movement education and equipment company whose programs include STOTT PILATES(r) and additional mind-body, barre, athletic conditioning, and functional training methods. The GYROTONIC more PR

Rep. Summer Lee Hosts Mt. Washington Community Town Hall, Answers Questions from Constituents on Issues Impacting Western Pennsylvania (10)
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Hosts Mt. Washington Community Town Hall, Answers Questions from Constituents on Issues Impacting Western Pennsylvania * PITTSBURGH, PA - Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) hosted a packed community town hall in Mt. Washington, filling the senior center to capacity with constituents, community advocates, and local leaders for a conversation about what is happening in Washington, D.C. and how federal decisions are impactin more PR

S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress To Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, June 12 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress To Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 Attorneys General in urging Congressional leaders to continue funding Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. "Everyone, regardless of th more PR

SENATORS ALSOBROOKS AND MCCORMICK EXPAND EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES (10)
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026: * * * SENATORS ALSOBROOKS AND MCCORMICK EXPAND EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES As reported in The Hill, Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) introduced the Regional Export Promotion Act of 2026 to help more local businesses access Export-Import Bank (EXIM) financing--which has provided over $1 billion to Maryland businesses over the past decade. This bipartisan legislation would help the EXIM Bank  more PR

Smucker, Kelly urge Pa. state lawmakers to back pro-growth policies during state budget talks (10)
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker, Kelly urge Pa. state lawmakers to back pro-growth policies during state budget talks * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), a senior member of the Committee on Ways and Means and Vice Chair of the Budget Committee, and Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, sent a letter to Pennsylvania State Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) calling on Pennsylvania state lawmakers to us more PR

Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving Lampwrights (10)
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36911) entitled "Lampwrights LLC - Operation Exemption - Line in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania": * * * On February 25, 2026, Lampwrights LLC (Lampwrights), a non-carrier, filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 C.F.R. Sec. 1150.31 to operate approximately 2,269 feet of existing track (the Line) in Jefferson County, Pa., in conjunction with a transload facility./1 Notice of the exemption was published in more PR

Temple graduate Lauren Morris makes history with first-place finish at national Hearst Journalism Awards (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple graduate Lauren Morris makes history with first-place finish at national Hearst Journalism Awards For Lauren Morris, KLN '26, the moment still feels surreal. Just weeks after graduating from Temple University's Klein College of Media and Communication, Morris traveled to San Francisco to compete against some of the nation's top student journalists in the 66th annual Hearst Journalism Awards Program. Days later, she walked away with a first-plac more PR

Tiny, knotted robots jump, fly, and plant seeds (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Tiny, knotted robots jump, fly, and plant seeds * When a knot lets go, it doesn't just fall apart. It snaps. That simple observation led Penn Engineers to rethink what a knot can do. Instead of treating it as something that holds tension, they asked a different question: what happens when you design a knot to release it? The answer is a tiny, soft robot capable of leaping meters into the air, flipping mid-flight, spinning like a propelle more PR

University of Pennsylvania: Social networks outsmart cognitive biases (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Social networks outsmart cognitive biases * In 2010, the New York City-based restaurant Serendipity 3 revealed its $69 hot dog, winning the Guinness World Record for the world's most expensive hot dog. Served on a toasted pretzel roll with truffle butter and covered in foie gras, the award-winning hot dog made the restaurant's $18 cheeseburger seem like a steal. And that's the point, says Annenberg School for Communication's Damon Centola. more PR

UNM biology faculty hosted the fifth consecutive neuroscience workshop (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 18 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM biology faculty hosted the fifth consecutive neuroscience workshop * For the fifth consecutive year, University of New Mexico Biology Professor Mubarak Hussain Syed, also known as the FlyGuy, together with Matthew Clark, assistant professor of biology at Bucknell University; Veronica Evans, associate professor of biology at San Juan College; Maciah Shendo; and community partners Pueblo Brain Science, hosted the annual Neuroscience Workshop. more PR

Vanguard to Serve as Founding Partner in Research Consortium Dedicated to Strengthening the Education Savings Industry (10)
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- Vanguard Group, an investment management company, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026: * * * Vanguard to Serve as Founding Partner in Research Consortium Dedicated to Strengthening the Education Savings Industry The newly created National Consortium on Education Savings Research will leverage Vanguard's thought leadership and education savings expertise. - VALLEY FORGE, PA -- Vanguard today announced its role as a founding partner in the newly created National Consortium on Education Savings more PR