DIAMOND BAR, California, Aug. 4 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release: * * * 2026 SEMA SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN FORGIVENESS AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED * \-SEMA awards $100,000 to students and recent graduates pursuing careers in the automotive industry - DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2026) - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the winners of the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which helps students pursuing automotive-related careers pay for college t more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 3 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues to block Trump administration's latest round of illegal, price-inflating tariffs * In response to the Trump Administration's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses, a coalition of attorneys general including Attorney General Nick Brown, filed a lawsuit to block the tariffs. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to impose tariffs on more than 80 countries more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Protect Massachusetts Residents' Personal Information * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private information of millions of families receiving Temporary  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Illegal Tariffs * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing her second lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries that together acc more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate pr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Protect Michigan Residents' Personal Information * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private information (PDF) of millions of families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families ( more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the Trump administration's latest effort to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent decision to impose tariffs on more than 80 countri more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 3 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Sues Trump to Protect Oregonians' Personal Information * #AG Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data Attorney General Dan Rayfield today sued the Trump administration to stop a new policy that would give federal officials access to the private records of millions of individuals who rely on assistance for low-income families. The lawsuit was joined by a coalition of 23 other st more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 5 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Kris Mayes today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries that together account for 99.4% of all U.S. more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Jeffrey A. Dodge participates in aspiring law professor panels at SEALS * CARLISLE, PA-At the annual meeting of the Southeastern Association of Law Schools, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Jeffrey A. Dodge served on two panels oriented to helping aspiring law professors prepare for the job market. On each panel, Dodge shared his perspective as an associate dean for academic affairs and past member of th more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Settlement will result in total payments of approximately $469 million to state enforcers by Sandoz OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with San more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for a Third Time over Its Illegal Tariffs * Still illegal, will still make life more expensive for Americans OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration challenging its new efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court of Int more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 3 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition Demanding Transparency from OpenAI after AI Breach and Hacking * Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 15 states demanding transparency and accountability from the AI company OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, for its complete lack of oversight and transparency in the hacking of Hugging Face, another AI company. In July, OpenAI unleashed an experimental artificial  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries that together account for 99.4% of all U.S. impor more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Protect Personal Data of 'Reach Up' Program Participants * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the Administration broad access to the sensitive private information of millions of families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Familie more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 3 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Again Leads Coalition Suing to Stop Trump's Illegal Tariffs * #Trump's Unlawful Tariffs are Increasing Prices for Oregon Families Once again, President Trump is raising costs on everyday goods for Oregon families and small businesses and, once again, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is again stepping up to stop him. Today, AG Rayfield co-led a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against Trump's att more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter with 34 AGs Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products Griffin: 'The bottom line is simple: Republicans and Democrats across the country agree that intoxicating hemp products shouldn't be accessible to our kids' - Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced he is leading a bipartisan letter with 34 other Attorneys General urging Cong more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 3 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln \- Attorney General Hilgers today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and man more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * August 3, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York joined a coalition of 24 other states in suing the Trump administration for again implementing illegal tariffs on dozens of countries that will raise costs for consumers and businesse more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a group of 43 bipartisan attorneys general reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc., a generic drug manufacturer, over drug price-fixing claims. The settlement resolves allegations that Sandoz worked with competitors for years to illeg more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs * Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a second lawsuit on Monday against the federal government's attempt to place permanent unlawful tariffs on North Carolinians. In July, the government placed 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 80 countries that together account for nearly all U.S more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices * Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to stop illegal sharing of private data of families receiving federal antipoverty benefits * Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined with a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private information of millions of families receiving more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration again to stop illegal tariffs * Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries that together account for more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AGAIN SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP ILLEGAL TARIFFS * Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Tariffs That are Increasing Prices for Americans Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed a third lawsuit over the Trump administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent decision to more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT ILLINOIS RESIDENTS' PERSONAL INFORMATION * Raoul Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of TANF Recipients' Private Data Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private information o more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * Press Releases Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on Americans (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Protect Connecticut Residents' Personal Information * Press Releases AG Tong Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Board of Visitors elects new executive committee, reviews president's goals, welcomes new provost, and announces transformative gift * At its first meeting of the new fiscal year, the George Mason University Board of Visitors discussed President Gregory Washington's goals for 2026-27, elected new leadership, announced a transformative gift for the College of Public Health, and officially welcomed new provost Marion Underwood to the university. The backdro more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20580 Submitted electronically Re: Comment on Federal Trade Commission AI Policy Statement; Matter No. P264200 The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) respectfully submits these comments in response to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) request for comments on its proposed policy stat more ST

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Celebrates Major Milestone of 500th Prenatal Repair for Spina Bifida Transformative, evidence-based in-utero procedure was performed in CHOP's Richard D. Wood Jr. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced today that it has set a new benchmark in fetal care for a condition once thought impossible to treat before birt more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom College Mourns the Passing of Jack Murphy, Longtime Supporter of the Best Week Ever * Christendom College mourns the passing of longtime benefactor and faithful friend of the college John F. "Jack" Murphy, who passed away peacefully at his home in Williamsburg, Virginia, on July 28, 2026. For years, Murphy generously supported Christendom's Best Week Ever high school summer program, making it possible for thousands of students to attend and be  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard saves 13 lives, terminates illegal charter across Great Lakes over weekend * CLEVELAND -Coast Guard Great Lakes District crews responded to 23 search and rescue cases, assisting 24 people and saving 13 lives throughout the Great Lakes region over the weekend. Notable cases from the weekend include: * Coast Guard Station Marblehead: Crewmembers medevaced a 38-year-old man experiencing a medical emergency on Sou more PR

SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University Schuykill Campus issued the following news: * * * Community cinema course returns to Penn State Schuylkill this fall Penn State Schuylkill's popular community enrichment cinema course will return this fall, offering participants the chance to explore the evolving role of comedy in film. Titled "Media, Manipulation, and the Demise of Public Discourse," the course will examine how humor has changed over time. Each of the three sessions will feature a pre-screening lecture, more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Department of Transportation's Regulation of Time Zones Although states may exempt themselves, in whole or in part, from DST, they cannot independently change time zones or alter the length of DST (i.e., DST begins and ends on statutorily mandated dates). There are two ways in which an area can be moved from one time zone to another: by regulation o more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 5 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * AG Jennings sues to block Trump Administration's attempts to hike health insurance prices and undermine ACA Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and would make hea more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Matt Meyer, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Governor Meyer Launches Innovate Delaware with DPP to Advance and Strengthen Statewide Innovation Ecosystem DPP launches Delaware Rural Health Challenge to provide up to $25 million in grants over five years to start-ups serving the health needs of rural Delawareans - WILMINGTON, Del. -- Governor Matt Meyer joined the Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) today to announce Innovate Delaware, a new statewide initiative to serve a more PR

FERRUM, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Ferrum College issued the following news: * * * Dr. Karl Roeper Retires from Ferrum College Faculty Associate Professor of Media and Communication Karl Roeper has retired after fifteen years of teaching and academic leadership on the Ferrum College faculty. He has served a remarkable number of programs and organizations across the campus and community by sharing his skills with audio and video engineering and broadcasting. Karl Roeper in graduation line of faculty in black robe with velvet trim, red edging on bl more PR

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Velazco Part of Team Rewriting Chapter of Mammal Evolution * A remarkably preserved fossil from Mongolia's Gobi Desert is reshaping scientists' understanding of mammal evolution during the age of dinosaurs. The new species, described recently in the journal Nature by a team of scientists including Dr. Paul Velazco, associate professor of Biology, reveals that a group of extinct mammals known as zhelestids were not close relatives of modern placental  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Low-Cost Financing for Transportation Infrastructure * August 04, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) introduced the Transit for Urban Renewal and Business Opportunities Act (TURBO Act), legislation that would expand and modernize a key federal financing tool used by state and local governments to deliver critical transportation infrast more PR

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * ESU Doctoral Candidate Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award Despite a prolific career recently highlighted by a lifetime achievement award, John Graham M.S. '02 continues to seek new and rewarding goals. His latest: pursuing his doctorate from East Stroudsburg University at the age of 64. Graham, a student in the Doctorate of Health Science in Health Sciences (D.H.Sc.) program, is a well-known contributor to the fitness and spor more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued a discussion paper in July 2026 by Amber Lee entitled "Which Debt Payments Do Borrowers Prioritize? Evidence from 2025-2026 Consumer Survey Data." Here are excerpts: * * * We employ a novel approach to establish a clear debt payment hierarchy: Housing payments (mortgage or rent) are prioritized most, followed by auto loans, credit cards, and student loans. This hierarchy is robust across five quarters of the survey and more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission has requested public comment on a petition for rulemaking submitted by Matheus Garcia Pereira that asks the agency to issue an interpretive rule concerning consumer freedom of choice and the effect of deceptive information on market fairness and competition. The Commission said publication of the petition is required under its Rules of Practice and Procedure and does not indicate any decision on the petition or its ultimate disposition. The filing has been placed on the public record t more PR

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger hospitals recognized as nation's best Four Geisinger hospitals have been recognized for high performance in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital rankings, with two hospitals ranking among the top in the state. Of the 4,400 hospitals evaluated, 43% received any kind of award and only 16% earned a numerical ranking in a state, metro area or medical specialty. "This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our physicians more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order to Strengthen Pennsylvania's Emergency Readiness as Federal Government Erects Barriers and Puts Responsibility for Emergency Preparedness on the States Executive Order 2026-04 tasks Commonwealth agencies with proactively developing plans, policies, procedures, and trainings to ensure Pennsylvania remains prepared to respond and recover from future disasters and other emergencie more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York joined a coalition of 24 other states to sue the Trump Administration for once again implementing illegal tariffs that will raise costs for hard working families and businesses nationwide. "President Trump's illegal ta more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, released the following opening statement from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Broken Trust: How the Biden-Harris DOL Leaked Confidential Information." DOL is the U.S. Department of Labor. * * * Today's hearing will examine the Biden-Harris administration's use of common interest agreements to potentially channel confidential investigative information to outside parties--including private law firms  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Institute funds five faculty fellows to support foster youth outcomes * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Five Penn State faculty members were recently named Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) Mid-Career Research-Practice Partnership Faculty Fellows for 2026-27. The fellows program supports faculty in developing sustained collaborations with practitioners to produce timely, policy-relevant research that improves outcomes  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * James Lloyd, astronomer and spacecraft engineer, dies at 55 * James Lloyd, professor of astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) who worked at the intersection of astronomy, instrumentation and spacecraft engineering to find innovative ways to study and characterize exoplanets, died on July 15 in Ithaca. He was 55. Lloyd researched the properties of extrasolar planets and developed astronomical instruments with expertise in a wide range of detectors  more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Jonathan Skolnik Appointed Editor of Association for Jewish Studies Magazine * Jonathan Skolnik, associate professor of German, adjunct associate professor of history, and adjunct associate professor of Judaic and Near Eastern studies in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, has been appointed as co-editor of AJS Perspectives, the magazine of the Association for Jewish Studies (AJS). Skolnik's research and teaching focuses on German-Jewish more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * The Fraud Division Announces Charges Against 19 Defendants for Medicaid Home Health Aid Schemes Division Expands Northeast Strike Force to Philadelphia to Target Health Care Fraud Schemes, Provide Full-Spectrum Accountability - The Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division) announced a major investment in combatting Medicaid fraud through a significant expansion of the Division's Northeast Health Care Fraud Strike Fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Andrew Ferguson Chairman Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20580 Submitted via Regulations.gov RE: AI Policy Statement, Matter No. P264200 Dear Chairman Ferguson, On behalf of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil rights organization, and the undersigned eight organizations tha more ST

ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following news: * * * LVC Physics Professor Awarded Third NSF Grant to Build on Student-Faculty Research Dr. Pitonyak's NSF grants surpass $500,000 in support for the College's historic student-faculty research program in the sciences. Key Points * Continued support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) extends Dr. Daniel Pitonyak's student-faculty research work for another three years. * Third NSF grant will enable LVC students to continue to co-author research pu more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Managing IP Recognizes Morgan Lewis Practices and Lawyers in 2026 IP Stars Guide NEW YORK: Morgan Lewis earned 22 practice rankings, including six new rankings, while 28 lawyers received recognition in the 2026 edition of Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars guide, reflecting the firm's intellectual property (IP) capabilities across the United States, China, Europe, and the Middle East. IP Stars is an annual more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Multistate $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices The Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to States and Territories by Sandoz - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allega more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 5 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Litigation Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 43 states and territories, has reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in long-running conspiracies to inflate prices, reduce competition, and more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to State Enforcers by Sandoz - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz)  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Fights for Affordability Against Another Round of Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a multistate coalition of 25 states in filing a second lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 8 more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Protect New Jersey Residents' Personal Information AG Davenport Takes Action to Stop Illegal Misuse of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the Administration  more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 5 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez, co-leading a coalition of 35 attorneys general, announced today that the coalition sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend or weaken the more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * New ACP paper calls on policymakers to improve obesity treatment access and affordability * PHILADELPHIA, August 3, 2026-Obesity is a serious, complex condition that has wide-ranging health and system-wide effects that must be addressed with consideration to clinical and environmental factors, says the American College of Physicians (ACP). In a new paper, "Public Policy Approaches to Addressing Adult Obesity: more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * New Temple study suggests remote work, not AI, may be hurting young job seekers * A new research paper by economist Joshua Mask finds that new workers in remote work-exposed occupations are earning less than workers in other occupations. The same study finds no consistent negative effects in occupations with AI exposure. - Young people entering the job market in 2026 are having a tough time. ZipRecruiter reports that entry-level jobs make up just 38. more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * New therapeutic target expands options for multiple myeloma * In a phase I clinical trial, treatment with the investigational bispecific antibody cevostamab has reduced cancer in more than 40% of patients with multiple myeloma. Many of the patients had already been through multiple other cancer treatments, and produced a median duration of response of 11.2 months before the cancer progressed. Cevostamab works by activating patients' own im more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * NSF funding supports Two-Dimensional Crystal Consortium's next chapter * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded Penn State's Two-Dimensional Crystal Consortium (2DCC) $4.6 million over four years to support its transition toward long-term sustainability while the national user facility continues providing researchers across the country with access to specialized materials, equipment and expertise. These use more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * On the move: Water quality and antimicrobial resistance testing goes mobile * From routine surgeries to cancer treatment, modern medicine depends on drugs that can fight infections caused by microbes such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. But some microbes are becoming resistant to the drugs used to treat them, which has wide-reaching consequences for global public health. Yet how and why antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs-pa more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Over 40,000 answers later, Extension tool Tilva's impact is growing, evolving * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Whether identifying a plant or animal disease, interpreting a soil test, or finding educational resources, users have turned to Tilva more than 40,000 times since the Penn State Extension artificial-intelligence (AI) tool launched in January. New features introduced in recent months are designed to help users continue those conversations  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Secures 15% Funding Increase for Educational Gratuity Program, Expanding Support for the Children of Pennsylvania's Veterans This is the second year in a row the Shapiro Administration increased funding to the Education Gratuity Program to meet growing demand - Annville, PA - The Shapiro Administration secured an additional $50,000 in funding in the 2026-27 budget to further expand the Dep more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn Electric Racing's comeback * When Penn Electric Racing's REV11 car completed the endurance event at this year's Formula SAE Electric competition, many team members were in tears. "The finish marked more than the end of a race," says Arjun Sharma, operations lead at Penn Electric Racing. "It was a visible reminder of how far Penn Electric Racing has come, and how much this achievement meant to everyone who has worked to bring the team  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State's sweetest course offers hands-on learning for all * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -What is better than chocolate? Chocolate and a deeper understanding of the science behind it. Offered by the Department of Food Science in the College of Agricultural Sciences, the Chocolate Short Course brings in attendees from across the globe, including the United States, Canada, South America and Australia. Designed for both craft and industrial ch more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * New director sees continuing education as a pathway for learners at every stage Audree Chase is strengthening Penn State Lehigh Valley's commitment to lifelong learning through workforce development, enrichment programs and community partnerships By Sara Karnish Providing continuing education and workforce development opportunities for learners of all ages is more than just a job for Audree Chase, Penn State Lehigh Val more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Policy committee examines impact of increased funding for career and technical education * State investment has increased by nearly 50% since 2023 DOWNINGTOWN, Aug. 3 - As the demand for skilled trade jobs continues to grow, House Democrats increased funding for career and technical education in this year's budget to help prepare more students for good-paying jobs. On Monday, the House Majority Policy Committee visited Technical Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news: * * * A new approach to cleaning the inner walls of a fusion system removes another obstacle to near-endless energy The process removes contaminants from porous tungsten tiles after they have been sealed inside a vacuum vessel when further contamination isn't imminent. Fusion systems need inner walls that are able to withstand extreme heat. One promising solution uses liquid lithium to protect the walls, held like water in a sp more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Pritt named interim vice provost for Penn State Global * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Jody Pritt, associate vice provost for Penn State Global and international student and scholar advising, has been named interim vice provost for Penn State Global, effective Aug. 1. A national search for a permanent vice provost will begin in the spring. Pritt succeeds Sabine Klahr, who entered phased retirement from the University and will serve as special a more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Amy C. Gaudion provides commentary following Quill-adelphia performance * CARLISLE-Professor Amy C. Gaudion offered commentary following Quill-adelphia to mark the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Quill-adelphia is a musical written by local playwright Cindy Dlugolecki and composer Chris Purcell that details the 1787 Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. The show tells the story of Jaco more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 5 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. Today's lawsuit challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 5 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Protect Private Data of Families in Need Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful policy changes which would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private information of millions of families receiving Temporary Assistan more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith enhances antitrust practice with partner hire in London * LONDON - Global law firm Reed Smith today announces the appointment of Paul Johnson as partner in its Global Regulatory Enforcement Group and London office. Johnson has two decades of experience working with clients to solve their competition law issues in the UK, European Union and around the world. He advises clients in all areas of UK and EU com more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Risk Assessment Algorithms Remove the Individual from the Criminal Process, Says Villanova Law Professor * Risk assessment algorithms predicting your likely future behaviors are utilized daily across a wide range of sectors. They inform banks of potential credit risk. Insurance companies use them for underwriting. Healthcare systems apply them to predict disease progression or potential complications. These predictive tools are even deployed in more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, Aug. 3 -- Lehigh University posted the following news: * * * Ryan Rose, PE Appointed Associate Vice President for Facilities and Campus Planning * After a national search, Ryan Rose, PE, has been appointed the next Associate Vice President for Facilities and Campus Planning at Lehigh University. He will assume the role on September 15, 2026. Rose succeeds Nancy Trainer, who is retiring from the university in October. Rose joins Lehigh after more than two decades leading planning, design, construction, and facilities more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 5 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $996,862.80 in Settlement with Sandoz Inc. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $996,862.80 as its share in a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate pr more PR

WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- SAE International issued the following news release: * * * SAE International and Vertical Flight Society Announce Partnership to Expand Access to Decades of Vertical Flight Research Collaboration Provides Engineers and Researchers Access to 16,000+ Technical Papers Spanning the Evolution of Vertical Flight - SAE International(R) and the Vertical Flight Society (VFS) announces a new partnership that will significantly expand access to one of the world's most extensive collections of vertical flight resear more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Social bonds, recognition linked to reduced suicidal thoughts in teens * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Nearly one in five teenagers has suicidal thoughts, and suicide is the second most common cause of death for that age group, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Social bonds and social recognition, however, could reduce the risk of adolescent suicide, according to a new study by researchers in the Penn State College of H more PR

MORRISVILLE, New York, Aug. 5 -- The State University of New York's Morrisville campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY Morrisville dairy judging team reflects on international experience Author: Franci Valenzano Thanks to the support of the Galbreath Family Professional Development Fund, members of the SUNY Morrisville Dairy Judging Team had the opportunity to represent the college on an unforgettable journey through Scotland, Ireland and England, where they competed internationally and gained firsthand insight into agriculture, histo more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Swarthmore Named Team IMPACT Division III Campus of the Year * The Swarthmore College Athletic Department was celebrated as the 2026 Team IMPACT Division III Campus of the Year, announced by the organization at its annual summit in Boston last month. The Garnet were one of three campuses recognized for their fellows' outstanding efforts to foster a culture of belonging, advocacy, and impact throughout the past year. The prestigious honor was accepted b more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Testifiers detail need to bolster adult transition services for students with disabilities * Policy Committee hosted tour and roundtable discussion at The Camphill School PHOENIXVILLE, Aug. 4 - As students living with intellectual or developmental disabilities prepare to leave school, many families believe the same level of support will be offered after graduation. But for many reasons, that is not reality. The House Majority Polic more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * True Bill Talk: Can Conservatives Be Reformers? * Criminal justice coverage tends to paint reform as a left-of-center cause and "tough-on-crime" policies as right-leaning efforts. On the latest episode of True Bill Talk, Alissa Marque Heydari tackles these assumptions with Tim Barker, the Republican District Attorney of York County, Pennsylvania, and Frank Russo, a conservative advocate who serves as a senior advisor at CPAC's Nolan Center for Justice. H more PR

HOUGHTON, New York, Aug. 4 -- Houghton University posted the following news: * * * True Excellence & Entering the Next Chapter * #True Excellence By Emily Fausnaught'24 When I think back on what first drew me to Houghton, I immediately think of the equestrian and London Honors programs. I was drawn to the opportunity to be challenged academically while also pursuing my passion for horses in a setting committed to faith and excellence. During my first visit, I was struck by the professionalism, kindness, and strong sense of community withi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report Announces 2026-2027 Best Hospitals, Introducing Regional Specialty Rankings to Help Patients Find Complex Care Close to Home * Summary * 505 Best Regional Hospitals recognized across 49 states and Washington, D.C., for superior clinical outcomes. * Four new regional specialty rankings introduced in Cancer; Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery; Orthopedics; a more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * University of Alabama earns FIRE's top rating for free speech after reforming policies * TUSCALOOSA, Ala., Aug. 4, 2026 -The University of Alabama has received a "green light" rating from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression after recently improving its free speech policies. University of Alabama is one of two schools in Alabama, and one of 75 nationwide, to have earned this rating. "Protecting  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news: * * * Hyejin Park Shares Research on AI and Student Agency at AIED 2026 The Learning Analytics and Artificial Intelligence master's student presented her research on AI-powered learning in South Korea as one of just nine accepted submissions for the conference's Practitioners, Industry, and Policy track. - Hyejin Park, a master's student in the Learning Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (LAAI) program, was invite more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY -- America First Legal Defends Pennsylvania Sheriff Josh Stimeling in Lawsuit About ICE Partnership * America First Legal (AFL), alongside co-counsel Wally Zimolong of Zimolong LLC, has secured a victory on behalf of its client, Juniata County Sheriff Joshua Stimeling, after a Pennsylvania court dismissed a lawsuit brought by CASA, Inc. seeking to block his cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Custo more PR

MARLTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- Virtua Health, a provider of health care services, issued the following news: * * * Virtua Health Appoints Ibrahim Sultan, MD, Internationally Recognized Cardiovascular Surgeon, as VP of Clinical Operations for Cardiovascular Services Dr. Sultan will help advance patient care and expand access to leading-edge heart and vascular services throughout the region - Virtua Health, South Jersey's largest health system, has appointed Ibrahim Sultan, MD, FACS, FACC, FAHA, as vice president of clinical operations for V more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Vishay Intertechnology TSOP15300 Series IR Receivers Support All Major Remote Control Codes Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new series of infrared (IR) receiver modules for IR remote control applications. Featuring a wide modulation frequency acceptance from 30 kHz to 68 kHz, devices in the Vishay Semiconductors TSOP15300 series are designed to receive and demodulate all major remote control codes  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Voting Experts Release Updated State Election Certification Law Guides Ahead of Midterms Eight state guides detail the election certification process and the laws safeguarding it. Seven of the guides cover battleground states (Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin). The eighth guide provides general information applicable to the other states. - Today, All Vot more PR

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: * * * Westinghouse and Amentum Partner to Expand Delivery Capacity for APX Fleet Deployment * Cranberry Township, PA., August 4, 2026 - Westinghouse Electric Company and Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions, have entered into a series of agreements supporting the Westinghouse APX technology platform. These agreements augment Westinghouse capabilities to support fleet-sca more PR