WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Three organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and U.S. Department of the Treasury responding to the proposed rule on Excepted Fertility Benefits. The letter offered input on the rule's approach to infertility treatment coverage, emphasizing the promotion of restorative reproductive medicine and raising concerns about assisted reproductive technology such as in vitro fertilization. The organizations are the National Catholic Bioethi more ST

BOONE, North Carolina, July 14 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * 4 App State alumni honored for exemplary leadership, service and achievements * BOONE, N.C. -Appalachian State University's Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineers at the 2026 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 11 in the Grandview Ballroom of Kidd Brewer Stadium's north end zone facility. Nine alumni from the university's academic colleges, as well as the Honors College, Williams School of Graduate Studies and University Libraries, were also h more PR

HAMDEN, Connecticut, July 16 -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news: * * * 44% Of Voters Say They Are Financially Worse Off Than A Year Ago, An Increase Since February, Quinnipiac University Pennsylvania Poll Finds; Also Higher: Opposition To AI Data Center In Their Community * More than 4 in 10 voters in the Keystone state (44 percent) say they are worse off financially than they were a year ago, 36 percent say they are better off financially than they were a year ago, and 19 percent volunteer they are the same financi more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- The Abolitionist Law Center issued the following joint statement on July 13, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania Legislature Unlikely to Remedy Illegal Life Without Parole Sentences A joint statement by Abolitionist Law Center and Straight Ahead The opportunity to pass legislation that provides relief for more than 1,000 Pennsylvanians currently serving unconstitutional sentences effectively ended with the passage of the 2026-2027 state budget by the Pennsylvania General Assembly on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The PA Su more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 15 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * ACP applauds the introduction of the Patients First Act of 2026 * Statement attributable to: Jan K. Carney, MD, MPH, MACP President, American College of Physicians WASHINGTON, July 15, 2026-The American College of Physicians (ACP) applauds the release of the Patients First Act of 2026. The bill, if enacted, includes a number of patient-centered policies, including increasing the investment in primary more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 15 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Over Price Fixing Scheme * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories, today announced a $29.6 million multistate settlement with generic drug manufacturer Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc., USA to resolve allegations that it engaged in a widespread, long-running sc more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23AndMe over Genetic Data Breach * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe (PDF), resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $150 million i more PR

SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: ** * AG Rayfield Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 41 other attorneys general today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $150 million in allowed claims for state more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Amyloid removal may curb Alzheimer's progression for years * An analysis of the brain of a deceased Alzheimer's disease (AD) clinical trial participant found that regions where an anti-amyloid therapy successfully cleared amyloid plaques showed little to no evidence of tau tangles, a hallmark of AD closely linked to neurodegeneration and cognitive decline. In contrast, neighboring areas where amyloid remained sh more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Amyloid removal may reduce tau buildup and neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease * An analysis of the brain of a deceased Alzheimer's disease (AD) clinical trial participant at Penn Medicine has found that regions where an anti-amyloid therapy successfully cleared amyloid plaques show little to no evidence of tau tangles, a hallmark of AD closely linked to neurodegeneration and cognitive decline. In contrast, neighboring areas where amy more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services responding to the agency's request for information on the comprehensive review of the Essential Health Benefits framework and typical employer plan standard. The nonprofit organization, which is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by frontotemporal degeneration, emphasized the urgent need for com more ST

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 14 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe in Genetic Data Breach * DES MOINES- Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. Due to the finite amount of funds in  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Genetic Data Breach Settlement In 23andMe Bankruptcy * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. Under the settlement, 23andMe's bankruptcy estate will pay $18 mil more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 15 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilgers joined a coalition of 48 states and territories today announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce co more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than $29 Million From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * July 15, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing more than $29 million from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals (Glenmark) for their role in a long running, coordinated scheme with other pharmaceutical companies to artificia more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 14 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Protections * Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH -There is no data more personal or identifiable to a single person than our DNA. 23andMe had access to millions of people's genetic data and didn't do nearly enough to protect it - resulting in a massive data breach in 2023. Today, Attorney General Jeff Ja more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Secures Multistate Settlement over 23andMe Genetic Data Breach * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a coalition of 43 attorneys general in securing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving states' claims stemming from the company's 2023 data breach that exposed the sensitive genetic and personal information of 6.9 million customers worldwide. States wi more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 15 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Murrill announces multi- state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach * Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. 23andMe agreed to a $46.75 million class-action sett more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OF BANKRUPTCY CLAIMS AGAINST 23ANDME OVER GENETIC DATA BREACH * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a bipartisan, multistate settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $150 million in allowed claims for states.  more PR

SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement Glenmark and other pharmaceutical companies conspired to drive up prescription drug prices at patients' expense - At a time when Oregon families are reeling from higher costs on everything, including health care and prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a bipartisan coalition of other states have announced a $29.6 million settlement wit more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 15 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor General DeFoor Announces County Children & Youth Agency Audits Released in Second Quarter of 2026 * HARRISBURG, Pa. - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released compliance audits of 14 county Children and Youth Services (CYS) agencies performed during the second quarter of 2026. "Our audits ensure that counties are properly using state funds to protect at-risk children," Auditor General DeFoor said. By  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Brain Stimulation Safely Restored Sense of Touch for Up to Decade, First and Longest Human Study of Its Kind Shows University of Pittsburgh and University of Chicago researchers delivered 168 million pulses of brain stimulation in five individuals across 27 cumulative years without a single serious adverse event -- clearing a key hurdle for clinical-grade brain-computer interface devices that could one day restore touch,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on July 15, 2026, by senior fellow Kali Fontanilla: * * * Irredeemable Zinn: Howard Zinn's miseducation of America To celebrate America's 250th birthday, the Zinn Education Project aims to teach only the nation's sins, none of its greatness, and to prevent our students from becoming proud of what we have and what we have accomplished. - America turns 250 this year. It should be a moment of pride and reflection on what we have built, the sacrifices that built more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Foundry, Carnegie Mellon and American Drone Manufacturers Launch Initiative to Supercharge America's Drone Manufacturing Base * Drone warfare has fundamentally changed modern conflict, exposing one of America's most pressing defense industrial challenges: the ability to manufacture secure, domestically produced autonomous systems at the speed and scale national security now demands. Today, Carnegie Foundry (), a Pittsburgh-based ventu more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon Expands Learnvia to Military Colleges * Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) today announced that Learnvia, its nonprofit learning collaborative, will expand to military colleges, bringing AI-enabled courseware and decades of Carnegie Mellon research in learning science to the education of America's future military leaders. The expansion will begin with Valley Forge Military College (), Pennsylvania's only military college, with ad more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon Partners To Lead NSF Initiative Advancing Energy Innovation and Economic Growth Across Appalachia * Carnegie Mellon University will play a central role in a new U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engine () designed to strengthen energy technology, manufacturing competitiveness and economic opportunity across Appalachia. Led by West Virginia University () in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University, th more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: * * * Central Penn. Business Journal, Lehigh Valley Business name Alvernia's Giannini to Most Influential Leaders List Organizations to honor the senior leader on Aug. 18 in Reading - Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business have named Alvernia University Chief Enrollment and Strategic Communications Officer, Gaetan, T. Giannini, Ed.D., a recipient of Pennsylvania's Most Influential Leaders Award. "I'm honored to be recognized alongside so ma more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Dean's Statement On Supporting the "Massie Amendment" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs and Appropriations Committees, released the following statement on her vote for Amendment #8 ( the "Massie Amendment") to the FY27 National Security, Department of State and Related Programs appropriations bill. "For nearly three years, I have mourned the unspeakable horrors of Oc more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Creating a New Engine of Innovation * Originally published in Pittwire; reposted with permission. The Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) Consortium, led by West Virginia University in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and more than 60 regional partners, will use $321 million in public and private funding to develop the nation's next leading industrial  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Creating Jobs in Mercer County: Governor Shapiro Secures $16.3 Million Investment from CCL Container to Expand its Manufacturing Operations, Creating 30 New Jobs The Commonwealth is investing $160,000 to support the growing aluminum can and bottle manufacturer, which will nearly double production capabilities at its Hermitage City facility. Under Governor Josh Shapiro's leadership, Pennsylvania is the only Northe more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * D.C. federal court rules for class of inmates in case where Professor Brent Newton served as expert witness * CARLISLE, PA-In June, a federal district court in the District of Columbia ruled in favor of a class of inmates in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) who contended that the BOP has arbitrarily classified them in a harmful manner based on an erroneous view of their criminal histories (which has adversely affected more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Documenting architecture and memories of a changing neighborhood * As filmmaker Charles Burnett narrates memories from growing up in the historically Black neighborhood of Watts in Los Angeles, the camera pans from object to object in different spaces-from one plant to another in a home, from braids to a pile of V-neck shirts in a store, from a coffee pot to a menu on the wall in a cafe. This is Philadelphia artist David Hartt 's 15-minu more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dr. Ian Martin selected as next provost, dean and CEO of SIU Medicine Southern Illinois University has selected Ian B.K. Martin, M.D., M.B.A., FACEP, FAAEM, to serve as the next provost and dean of SIU School of Medicine. Martin will also serve as CEO of SIU Medicine, the school's faculty practice. Martin was selected following a highly competitive national search because of his extensive experience in academic and clinical lea more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Drs. Joyce, Murphy, and Schrier Introduce Bipartisan Patients First Act * WASHINGTON, DC \- Today, Reps. John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03), and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), respective chairs of the GOP and Democratic Doctors Caucuses, introduced the bipartisan Patients First Act -comprehensive Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) reform legislation. The Patients First Act is necessary to keep patients healthy, p more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Named a "Best Place to Work in San Diego" by San Diego Business Journal * SAN DIEGO, July 14, 2026 -Duane Morris has been recognized among the Best Places to Work in San Diego for 2026. A project of the San Diego Business Journal in partnership with Workforce Research Group, the survey and awards program honors employers in San Diego County that foster exceptional workplace cultures, prioritize empl more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Step2 Company for Sex, Pregnancy, and Disability Discrimination and Retaliation * Federal suit says toy manufacturer fired pregnant employee after denying pregnancy- and disability-related accommodations CLEVELAND -Step2 Company, LLC, a toy and plastic products manufacturer with plants in Northern Ohio, violated federal law by failing to provide reasonable accommodations to a pregnant employee with disabilities and firing  more PR

NEW YORK, July 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Propaganda Groups Continue to Encourage Attacks on World Cup Events, Alleged Owner of Neo-Fascist Forum Advertises on Dark Web Imageboard That Glorifies Mass Shooters * (New York, N.Y.) -The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In this week's issue: * Pro-ISIS Propaganda Gro more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * FAA Announces Major Milestone in eVTOL Technology Use * WASHINGTON -The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that BETA Technologies and United Therapeutics Corporation, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, flight-tested organ medical-transport capabilities from Virginia to Maryland. This is a major milestone in the Department's work to safely launch Advanced Air  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- FACTS about Fertility, a secular nonprofit medical education organization in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the proposed Excepted Fertility Benefits rule. The organization, which focuses on educating medical professionals about Fertility Awareness-Based Methods and their application to reproductive health, emphasized the need for a medically grounded definition of infertility and comprehensive approaches to its treatment in the forthcoming regulation.  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Houlahan Demands Answers on the Death of Airman First Class Keon McDaniel of Grand Rapids * WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee's Military Personnel Subcommittee, joined congressional colleagues in a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers on the June 16th death of Airman First Class Keon McDaniel. Airman McDaniel died during the infl more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on July 14, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on June 2026 CPI Inflation Data Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the annualized Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for June 2026 was 3.5 percent: "Trump's reckless war in Iran and his so-called 'Big Beautiful Bill'  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on July 15, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on Republicans' "America Last" Budget Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement on the latest Republican budget that does nothing to help American families: "Republicans have already made life worse for American families and added trillions to the national debt. Now, this 'America Last' budget  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on July 14, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools": * * * "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "Mr. Chairman, today the full Committee is holding a hearing titled by my colleagues, 'Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools.' The three schools appearing before the Committee today were initially asked to r more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Chairman Crawford Opens Full Committee Hearing to Examine States on the Frontlines of Counterintelligence Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) delivered the following opening statement during a hearing to examine how states across the country are addressing counterintelligence (CI) threats at the state level and are  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Jungwoo Ryoo named associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona * ALTOONA, Pa. -Jungwoo Ryoo has been named the inaugural associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona, effective July 1, 2027. Ryoo will continue to serve in his current role as chancellor and chief academic officer at Penn State DuBois until assuming his new role in summer 2027. "Chancellor Ryoo is uniquely qualified to serve as the inaugural asso more PR

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Jungwoo Ryoo named associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona Ryoo will continue to serve in his current role as chancellor and chief academic officer at Penn State DuBois until assuming his new role in summer 2027. - Jungwoo Ryoo has been named the inaugural associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona, effective July 1, 2027. Ryoo will continue to serve in his current role as chancellor and chief academic  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year Enforcement Milestone Marks Strategic Pivot from Administrative Fines to Criminal and Civil Accountability Across the Global Supply Chain - The Department of Justice announced today that the Trade Fraud Task Force (TFTF), launched in August 2025, with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has surpassed $1 billion in civil and cr more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises ZEAL Network on Acquisition of SevenCanyon Global law firm K&L Gates advised ZEAL Network SE on its acquisition of UK-based SevenCanyon Limited, including the related acquisition financing. By acquiring the remaining 96.5% of SevenCanyon, in which ZEAL already held a 3.5% stake, the listed German market leader for online lotteries gains direct access to the UK market, Europe's largest digital prize competition market. Seven more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Names New Regional Managing Partner for Europe Global law firm K&L Gates has appointed London partner Sean Crosky as Regional Managing Partner, Europe, succeeding Tony Griffiths, who returns to full time fee earning after 22 years of management and leadership in London, Europe, and the Middle East. Crosky also joins the firm's Management Committee. In his new role, Crosky will work with the firm's leadership to help drive the firm' more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, DelBene celebrate Ways & Means Committee's unanimous passage of "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (PA-16) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released a joint statement after their legislation, H.R. 3514, the "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act, " passed the Ways & Means Committee. The legislation passed unanimously by a vote of 42-0. The legislation, which has a  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 16 (TNSjou) -- La Salle University issued the following news: * * * "Who am I now?" New research from James M. Mancinelli, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, an associate professor emeritus in La Salle University's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, published in the Journal of Fluency Disorders' June edition, adds new insight into the intersectional identities of members of the LGBTQ+ community who stutter. Mancinelli's research, titled On the Construction of an Intersectional Identity of LGBTQ People Who Stu more PR

EASTON, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Lafayette to host Bicentennial Symposium on democracy Political theorist Helene Landemore and constitutional law expert Akhil Reed Amar to highlight two-day event with keynote addresses - Honoring its rich academic heritage, Lafayette College will host, on Sept. 10 and 11, a Bicentennial Symposium centered on the theme Democracy: Past, Present, and Future, featuring plenary talks by two leading scholars of democracy and a series of panel discussions, inclu more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, Could be Eligible for Compensation - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Meet foxes, coyotes, deer and other wildlife neighbors * Images of some of the city's least seen but most remarkable residents were the headliners at the recent first summit meeting of Penn Vet's Accessing Urban Nature Initiative (AUNI). The project shared findings of the first year in its ongoing effort to document and learn more about the wild creatures that inhabit Philadelphia. In addition to revealing some of Philadelphia's most int more PR

YORK, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * More Than 1,300 York College Students Made the Dean's List in the Spring 2026 Semester * More than 1,300 York College students made the Dean's List in the Spring 2026 semester. To be eligible for this honor, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher. For questions regarding academic standing, please contact our registrar's office directly. Phone: 717.815.1273 Email: registrar@ more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * My Statement on Rep. Massie's Amendment to H.R.8595 * I voted YES on Rep. Massie's amendment to block U.S. military aid to Israel. This was a difficult vote, and there are no perfect options. The amendment as written is ill-defined and not likely to become law. But after years of devastating civilian suffering across the region and with no credible path to peace, I believe the status quo with Prime Minister Netanyahu is no longer tenable.  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * $29.6 Million Settlement Secured with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 48 states and territories, has secured a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and m more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Files Civil Complaint Against Pennsylvania Gun Show Owner for Endangering Public Safety Vinroe Actively Attempting to Evade Accountability for Selling Ghost Gun Products to New Jerseyans - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced that she is filing a civil lawsuit against Jordan Vinroe, the owner and operator of the JSD Supply and Eagle Shows ghost gun enterprise. Attorney General Dav more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * National Academies appoints aerospace head to group assessing DC airspace safety * On Jan. 29, 2025, an airplane on landing approach at the Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) and a military helicopter collided, killing 67 people, including Penn State aerospace engineering alumnus Anthony Parente.  To help prevent similar tragedies, Congress has convened an ad hoc study committee, chartered by the National Academies of Sciences, Engin more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * PA Chamber and Keystone Space Collaborative Announce Strategic Affiliation to Advance Space Economy CARLISLE, PA - The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry (PA Chamber) and Keystone Space Collaborative today announced they are forming a strategic affiliation to advance Pennsylvania's leadership in the growing space economy, including the formation of a first-of-its-kind Tri-State Space Coun more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro's Legal Action Again Prevents Price Hike Across 13 States, Saving Consumers $13.3 Billion More and Underscoring Urgent Need for PJM Reform Governor Shapiro took action to protect consumers from rising electricity prices -- and the settlement with PJM saved another $13.3 billion in the latest auction, underscoring the critical need to reform PJM before the next uncapped auction in May 2027. Total  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Smucker Introduces Legislation to Modernize Vaccine Injury Compensation Program * WASHINGTON - Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, introduced the Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act, legislation to modernize the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) by including COVID-19 vaccine related claims, improving access to compensation, and streamlining program administration to increase trans more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Castor, Lee, Pappas Introduce Drug Deal Disclosure Act to Force Transparency for Trump's Secret Big Pharma Deals * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Summer Lee (PA-12), and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the Drug Deal Disclosure Act, legislation that would require the Trump Administration to publicly disclose its prescription drug pricing agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers and subj more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lee, Chu, Castor, Pappas Introduce Drug Deal Disclosure Act to Force Transparency for Trump's Secret Big Pharma Deals * WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 15, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), alongside Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28), Kathy Castor (FL-14), and Chris Pappas (NH-01), introduced the Drug Deal Disclosure Act, legislation that would require the Trump Administration to publicly disclose its prescription drug pricing agreeme more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, July 16 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $18,011.65 in Multi-State Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Glenmark Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota will receive $18,011.65 as part of a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipu more PR

LONDON, England, July 15 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Salty water similar to Earth's oceans found in meteorite that struck New Jersey home * Scientists discover evidence of salty water similar to the Earth's oceans and organic matter essential for the building blocks of life in a meteorite that crashed through a house in New Jersey, USA. The rare meteorite contains evidence of highly concentrated briny fluids which can potentially create molecules, similar to those crucial to life on Earth.  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Saul Ewing Represents Summit Ridge Energy in Acquisition by Global Infrastructure Partners Saul Ewing served as legal counsel to Summit Ridge Energy, LLC in a deal with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock, in which GIP has agreed to acquire a majority and controlling interest in Summit Ridge Energy ("Summit Ridge" or the "Company"), one of the United States' leading commercial solar power companies. The agreement was  more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * SDG Conference: Strengthening Democratic Institutions * Millersville University will host a Sept. 15 conference on strengthening democratic institutions at The Ware Center in downtown Lancaster. The event coincides with Constitution Day and contributes to America250, the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, providing a timely opportunity to explore the principles and systems that sustain American dem more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued the following news on July 14, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Announces New Designation of Interstate 99 in Lycoming and Tioga Counties, Strengthening the Region's Economy and Transportation Network The upgraded corridor is expected to bolster local economies by attracting business investment and improving clarity for road users. The designation - effective July 30 - follows decades of modernization and safety improvements. - Montoursville, PA -  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on July 15, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Continues to Feed Kids Over Summer Break with Additional $28.2 Million in SUN Bucks Summer Food Benefits Going Out to Families Over $28.2 million in SUN Bucks food assistance going to eligible children in second round of distribution. Approximately 1.2 million PA children will qualify for SUN Bucks in Summer 2026. - Today, the Shapiro Administration announced the second and final round more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on July 14, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Launches Measles Dashboard to Keep Parents, Public Informed of Ongoing Cases and Highlights Work to Triple Vaccinations in Lancaster County The Department of Health launches measles dashboard to keep Pennsylvanians better informed about cases and ongoing efforts to contain the spread among people who are unvaccinated. In Lancaster County, state health center staff more than tripled the number of more PR

HAIFA, Israel, July 15 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Technion Researchers Awarded Gray Foundation Grant to Advance Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer * A research team led by Prof. Moti Freiman of the Technion Faculty of Biomedical Engineering and the May-Blum-Dahl Human MRI Research Center has received a prestigious Gray Foundation Team Science grant to develop an AI-powered MRI method for the early detection of ovarian cancer. The project is one of several selected as part of the Foundati more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Temple University Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing opposition to proposed changes in Medicaid Managed Care State Directed Payments and Medicaid Fee-for-Service Targeted Medicaid Practitioner Payments. The letter, signed by President and CEO Abhinav Rastogi, highlights potential adverse consequences of the proposed rule to cap payment rates at 100% of Medicare levels acros more ST

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news: * * * The Brightest STARs Shine at Fox Chase * At Fox Chase Cancer Center, the stars are so bright you can even see them in the daytime. On the afternoon of June 16, 2026, Fox Chase employees, friends, and family gathered to gaze at the latest recipients of the STAR Award- S pecial T alent A chieving R esults-one of the institution's highest honors for employee recognition. The S more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The enduring significance of 'The Odyssey' * Like its protagonist, "The Odyssey" has made a heroic journey through history, influencing untold creatives and providing scholars with boundless material for dissecting and teaching. Composed in the 8th or 7th century BCE, the work is one of two ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It details the journey of Odysseus, the legendary king of Ithaca, as he ventures back to his home follo more PR

NEW YORK, July 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports to Open 2026-27 Hockey Season with Marquee NHL on TNT Doubleheader * TNT Sports will open the 2026-27 NHL season on Wednesday, September 30 across TNT, truTV and HBO Max with a blockbuster Opening Week doubleheader showcasing some of the game's biggest stars, as the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Colorado Avalanche hosting the Los Angele more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Introduces Bill to Increase Transparency in Rx Pricing, Lower Health Care Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14), Judy Chu (CA-28), Summer Lee (PA-12) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the Drug Deal Disclosure Act, legislation that would require the public disclosure of the White House's prescription drug pricing agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers and subject those agreements to inde more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following Q&A on July 14, 2026, involving Kim Woolf, research director for undergraduate studies, senior lecturer and academic advisor: * * * Examining the Important and Changing Landscape of Children's Media Penn Today talked to Annenberg's Kim Woolf about communication theories of children's relationships to media and how the children's media ecosystem has evolved--topics she covers in the Children and the Media class. By Er more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Douglas J. Epstein, professor of genetics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing a proposed rule revising federal financial assistance regulations. The letter highlights potential risks to federally funded biomedical research programs, particularly those supported by the National Institutes of Health. The professor emphasizes that the proposed requirement for pre-issuance review of discretionary awards  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Paula Fomby, professor of sociology and demography at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, has voiced opposition in a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed changes to regulations governing federal financial assistance. The letter outlines numerous concerns about how the proposed rules could compromise the integrity of federally funded scientific research. The correspondent cautions against a provision allowing senior political appointees to conduct reviews of individual  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Nicole Horan, a graduate student in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, expressed concerns in a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget about proposed changes affecting federally funded research. The letter highlights potential negative effects on scientific discovery, workforce stability, and dissemination of research findings supported by the National Institutes of Health. Horan points out that restrictions on research topics could create uncertainty for grad more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Convertible Child Highchairs The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain convertible child highchairs. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation. The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Kids2, LLC of Atlanta, Georgia, on June 12, 2026. A lette more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Vishay Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification for Secure Support of U.S. Defense Programs Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that the company has successfully achieved Level 2 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), confirming that its cybersecurity practices, processes, and governance meet the requirements for handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach * A coalition of 42 attorneys general, including Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of more than 220,000 customers in Washington state. Under the settlement, t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Washington Post Exposes Bresnahan and Mackenzie for Lying to Pennsylvanians While Voting to Spike Costs * WaPo : "After promising to lower the cost of living," Bresnahan and Mackenzie "are fighting to keep their seats amid rising prices" New reporting from The Washington Post highlights how vulnerable Congressmen Rob Bresnahan and Ryan Mackenzie lied to Pennsylvanians by promising to lower costs but instead have voted to make l more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 13 -- The Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School issued the following news: * * * Brown School researcher receives grant to study college persistence among low-income students Neil Schoenherr Jason Jabbari, an assistant professor at the WashU Brown School, has received a one-year $300,000 grant from the Popolo Family Foundation to study why some students with limited resources persist and thrive in college while others leave before earning a degree. The project, "Understanding and Improving Col more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The White House sent to the Senate on July 14, 2026, the nominations of 11 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Maria D'Avanzo, of New York, to be Inspector General, General Services Administration. David Slade, of Florida, to be First Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for a term expiring January 20, 2029. Timothy Westlake, of Wisconsin, to be Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, Department of Health and Human Servic more PR