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ALG Urges Senate To Pass SAVE America Act To Remove Illegal Aliens From Voter Rolls (10)
FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release:
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ALG Urges Senate To Pass SAVE America Act To Remove Illegal Aliens From Voter Rolls
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July 17, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement urging the Senate to follow the House's lead in passing the SAVE America Act :
"According to the Department of Homeland Security, and as highlighted in President Donald Trump's J more PR
Ask an Expert: Psychedelics, cannabis, GLP-1s and drug policy changes (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Ask an Expert: Psychedelics, cannabis, GLP-1s and drug policy changes
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -From headlines and social media, psychedelic therapies, cannabis use and GLP-1 medications have seemingly become commonplace overnight, but the science underlying these treatments and the pathway to drug approval is often more nuanced than the headlines suggest.
In the following Q&A, Penn State researchers discussed the safety and availability more PR
CFTC Urged to Regulate Prediction Markets to Protect Young Adults From Predatory Gambling Practices (10)
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 28, 2026
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
RE: Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Prediction
Markets," RIN 3038-AF65
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
We are submitting these comments on behalf of our more than 6000 members of Stop more ST
Chairman Jovanovic Outlines EXIM's Role in Securing Supply Chains and Rebuilding the Industrial Base (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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Chairman Jovanovic Outlines EXIM's Role in Securing Supply Chains and Rebuilding the Industrial Base
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CARLISLE, PA. - On July 15th, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Chairman John Jovanovic participated in Senator Dave McCormick's (R-PA) Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, joining a panel discussion focused on strengthening America's industrial base, securing critical supply chains, and boosting manufacturing capacity. Ch more PR
Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, April 1-June 30, 2026 (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 17 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, April 1-June 30, 2026
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The scholarship of Samford University Cumberland School of Law faculty members is frequently cited in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline.
Ramona C. Albin
Ramona C. Albin, The Persistence of Rape Mythology, 76 Syracuse more PR
Energy price shocks slow state economies; spur energy efficiency investments (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Energy price shocks slow state economies; spur energy efficiency investments
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Rising energy prices in the U.S. reduce the economic output of states, but they also set in motion investments in more efficient equipment and technologies that partially offset those output losses over time, according to a new study by researchers at Penn State.
"At a time when rising energy prices are a top concern for policymakers, b more PR
Foreign-Trained Therapists Find Their Path to U.S. Practice (10)
KENT, Ohio, July 17 -- Kent State University posted the following news:
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Foreign-Trained Therapists Find Their Path to U.S. Practice
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Healthcare professionals trained in other countries often find that they need additional training before they are permitted to practice in the United States. For foreign-trained physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, Kent State University provides a way to bridge that gap.
Since 2014, Kent State has provided courses for foreign-trained PTs and PTAs who are identified by the Foreign Cre more PR
HARVIEMENTUM: "Dems Gain In Bucks County Registrations Ahead Of Midterms" (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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HARVIEMENTUM: "Dems Gain In Bucks County Registrations Ahead Of Midterms"
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New data from the Pennsylvania Department of State shows that Democrats are gaining ground in Bucks County as momentum builds behind Bob Harvie's campaign to unseat vulnerable Republican Brian Fitzpatrick.
The Bucks County Courier Times reports that "more voters in Bucks County have switched to the Democratic Party than the Republican Party so far in 202 more PR
ILL. A.G. RAOUL WINS RULING TO PROTECT BILLIONS IN CRITICAL FEDERAL FUNDING (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS RULING TO PROTECT BILLIONS IN CRITICAL FEDERAL FUNDING
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Judge Rules Trump Administration Cannot Subvert Will of Congress Through Obscure Regulation
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 24 states won a key ruling today declaring the Trump administration illegally misused its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside for more PR
N.C. A.G. Jackson Reaches $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy
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Friday, July 17, 2026
Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov
919-538-2809
RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson reached a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the drugmaker was involved in a vast web of communications that involved competing industry executives, sales representatives, more PR
Ore. A.G. Rayfield Wins Ruling Protecting Billions in Critical Federal Funding (10)
SALEM, Oregon, July 17 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Wins Ruling Protecting Billions in Critical Federal Funding
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a key district court ruling today - declaring that the Trump Administration broke the law when it terminated billions of dollars in future federal grants that Congress had already set aside for states. The cuts would hit programs across the country that fight violent crime, fund lifesaving medical research, educa more PR
Penn College showcases education model, student success to Penn State trustees (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn College showcases education model, student success to Penn State trustees
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -During the Penn State Board of Trustees' visit to Pennsylvania College of Technology July 16-17, President Michael J. Reed showcased the college's unique and successful model of applied technology education.
"Our mission is to inspire and prepare the next generation with industry-focused, real-world experience and innovative spirit," Ree more PR
Penn State trustees recap: Board approves budget, tuition for 2027-28 (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State trustees recap: Board approves budget, tuition for 2027-28
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -The Penn State Board of Trustees finalized the University's budget and tuition and housing rates for the 2027-28 fiscal year, among other actions during its meeting July 16-17 at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport.
During its session, the board approved:
* The final budget and tuition schedules for 2027-28, which freezes tu more PR
PennWest president accepts position at Utah Valley University (10)
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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PennWest president accepts position at Utah Valley University
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PennWest President Dr. Jon Anderson has been appointed president of Utah Valley University and will conclude his presidency at PennWest in August.
The appointment follows action Friday by the Utah Board of Higher Education, the governing body for the Utah System of Higher Education.
"Over the past two years, President Anderson has helped guide PennWest through an important period of progress and more PR
ProphetX LLC: CFTC Urged to Use Section 4(c) Authority for Federal Preemption and Clear Regulation of Sports Event Contracts (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ProphetX LLC
4 World Trade Center, 29th Floor
150 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10007
April 20, 2026
Via CFTC Comments Portal
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581
Re: RIN 3038-AF65 - Prediction Markets (Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
ProphetX LLC ( more ST
Q&A: Can a misunderstood tech benefit farmers' bottom lines and the environment? (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Q&A: Can a misunderstood tech benefit farmers' bottom lines and the environment?
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -An advanced technology that could benefit farmers' bottom line and help answer the rising demand for domestic energy production borrows a key ingredient from a centuries-old practice of burning dried manure to warm homes where trees were sparse or expensive: animal waste. According to Christine Costello, associate professor of agricul more PR
Statement on the Loss of Servicemembers in Jordan (10)
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Statement on the Loss of Servicemembers in Jordan
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America's servicemen and women are the guardians of liberty and the very best of our Nation-ordinary citizens who willingly accept extraordinary sacrifice.
Today, we mourn the loss of true American heroes who answered their country's call with courage and honor. We pray for the safe return of missing servicemembers, the full recovery of those wounded, and every military family whose sa more PR
Wright Center Urges CMS to Enhance Primary Care and Preventive Services in Essential Health Benefits Framework (10)
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Attention: CMS-9874-NC
RE: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of The Wright Centers for Community Healt more ST
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