UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $1.5M NSF grant to support K-12 learning with real-world educational dataset * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Traditionally, high school students who may be interested in engineering, science or technology fields have prepared for their future careers by taking advanced math and science courses. However, according to Rebecca Napolitano, associate professor of architectural engineering at Penn State, the datasets students use to solve problems in  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * 2027 College Free Speech Rankings: Kirk murder adds another difficult topic to dismal climate for student expression * * The University of Chicago takes the top spot, while Texas State University, the University of Washington, and New York University sit at the bottom * Most difficult topics for students to discuss on campus include the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Donald Trump, Charlie Kirk, and abortion  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * AFPI Releases Letter from Mayors Urging Congress to Advance SAVE America Act WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released a letter from a coalition of mayors urging Congress to advance the SAVE America Act and strengthen election security nationwide. The mayors argue that secure and transparent elections are essential to maintaining public confidence in America's democratic institutions an more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Ahead of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Gottheimer Announces More Than $5 Million in Federal Funds to Combat Terrorism Releases 9/11 Review Task Force Report; Honors New Jersey's 9/11 First Responders; Ensures All Students Learn About 9/11 NEW MILFORD, NJ -- Today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced several concrete actio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, D.C.: In the matter of Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Preempting Duty and Rest Requirements : Docket No. FAA-2026-6739 Communications with respect to this document should be sent to: Douglas K. Mullen Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer AIRLINES FOR AMERICA, INC. 1275 Pennsy more ST

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * All About Brooks: MUPD's Trauma K-9 * In September 2023, Millersville University Police Department swore in its first Trauma K-9, Brooks. K-9 Brooks is a 3-year-old golden retriever trained to help those who need emotional support directly after a traumatic event. He helps reduce stress and anxiety by demonstrating affection while exercising restraint. Trauma K-9's also provide comfort to law enforcement who often work in stressful environments.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet: * * * Three Strategies for Advancing Workforce Education & Training Jay Menees, Ph.D. Max Eden September 8, 2026 Introduction For decades, the public education system offered one value proposition: do well here, get a college degree, and enjoy a meaningful career and a middle-class life--or don't. Workforce education and training programs were deprioritized and viewed as the lower track toward, at best, a job with static prospects. Despite $1.86 tri more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 4, 2026 Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Mail Stop H-144 (Annex I) Washington, DC 20580 Re: In the Matter of Caremark Rx, Zinc Health Services, et al. (Dkt. No. 9437) To Whom It May Concern: The American Antitrust Institute (AAI) respectfully submits the following comments on the proposed consent agreeme more ST

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Sports + Entertainment Kicks Off 2026 NFL Season Across Eight NFL Stadiums with New Menu Items, Enhanced Premium Experiences, and Local Partnerships Aramark and Pittsburgh Steelers Unveil 1933 Club Presented by Heinz at Acrisure Stadium Honoring the Franchise's Founding Year Cincinnati Bengals and Aramark Elevate Premium Hospitality at Paycor Stadium with Fully more PR

TREVOSE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The Advertising Specialty Institute issued the following news release: * * * ASI Names Matt Gilliland Chief Product Officer to Accelerate Technology Innovation Trevose, PA - September 8, 2026 Former Zillow product leader brings 18+ years of product and technology experience as ASI builds the next generation of AI-powered technology for the promotional products industry - The Advertising Specialty Institute(R) (ASI), the leading technology, marketing and information provider in the $27.7 billion promotion more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 9 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Ask UConn Extension: What to Know About Spotted Lanternfly * If you've spent time outdoors in Connecticut over the last few years, you may have noticed a striking insect with spotted wings and bright red hindwings. The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) has become increasingly common across the state, raising questions from homeowners, gardeners, farmers, and outdoor enthusiasts. While this invasive insect does not bite or sting people, it c more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Protect Affordable Care Act Coverage * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief in City of Columbus v. Kennedy, a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, in support of a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland blocking key provisions of more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP r more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Launches One Pill Can Kill Initiative at Northwest Arkansas Community College * #Griffin: 'One pill truly can kill, but preparation and awareness can save lives' BENTONVILLE - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after holding a press conference with Northwest Arkansas Community College President Dr. Dennis C. Rittle to announce the launch of the One Pill Can Kill initiative at NWA more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls * Attorney General JB McCuskey and a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rules require voice service providers to e more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor General DeFoor Releases Performance Audit of Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Program; Finds Internal Controls and Review Processes Need to be Strengthened * HARRISBURG, Pa. - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit of the Department of Health (DOH) regarding the state's Medical Marijuana Program and its monitoring processes for grower/processors and dispensaries. The audit found that more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Berger Montague Files Amicus Brief Supporting Darfur Genocide Survivors * Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiffs' law firm, filed an amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on behalf of four African human rights organizations in Kashef v. BNP Paribas, S.A., a case brought by Sudanese genocide survivors against the French bank. A federal jury found BNP Paribas liable for aiding  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 Office of Pesticide Programs Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Bifenthrin [EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0555]; Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Chlormequat Chloride [EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0290]; Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions more ST

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.85 per hour in the South to $54.76 in the Northeast in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensation stood at $44.03 in the Midwest and $51.66 in the W more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Brady Welcomes Next Generation of Gun Safety Leaders, Names New Youth Executive Council Members New Team ENOUGH Executive Council members will galvanize the movement against gun violence WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Team ENOUGH, the youth arm of Brady, the nation's oldest gun violence prevention organization, welcomed seven new members to its prestigious national Executive Council. Founded shortly after the 2018 shooting at  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Announces $475K for Luzerne County Community College Nursing Program * NANTICOKE, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced that Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) has been awarded a $475,175 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand its nursing program. This grant comes through the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention - Workforce Expansion Program, a fede more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary by President Bill Donohue: * * * 9/11 FOR CATHOLICS; ESPECIALLY POIGNANT The loss of nearly 3,000 innocent Americans on September 11, 2001 in New York City, western Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. is something everyone who lived through that fateful day will never forget, and this is especially true for Catholi more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: Business] (TNSletter) -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following letter to District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 3, 2026 The Honorable Muriel Bowser Mayor, District of Columbia John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004 RE: Authorization of Rider-Only Autonomous Vehicle Testing Permits Under D.C. Law 25-168 Dear Mayor Bowser: On behalf of more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * ChamberPAC Announces 2026 State Legislative Endorsements HARRISBURG - ChamberPAC, the political arm of the PA Chamber, today announced endorsements for the Pennsylvania General Assembly, supporting candidates on both sides of the aisle focused on strengthening Pennsylvania's economy and competitiveness. "Pennsylvania has made meaningful progress when Republicans and Democrats work with the business more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Charlotte Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case * RALEIGH -Today, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte received 270,000 eggs as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's largest egg producers over allegations that they violated antitrust laws and worked together to raise egg prices. "When compani more PR

YORK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026 continues the tradition of excellence in the Dr. Donald E. and Lois J. Myers School of Nursing and Health Professions * For the third year in a row, graduates of the York College of Pennsylvania/WellSpan Health Nurse Anesthetist Program have achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Certification Exam (NCE), a milestone that affirms the program's growing reputation for academic and clinical excellence. The Dr. Donald E. an more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Promotes Ashley Waring to Senior Counsel * Constangy is pleased to announce that Ashley Waring has been promoted to senior counsel. Based in Philadelphia, Ashley is a member of the firm's Cyber Team and advises clients on data privacy and cybersecurity matters. Drawing on her experience responding to data privacy and security events, Ashley helps clients navigate every stage of the inci more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Could plant scientists breed heavy metal contamination out of cacao? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Cadmium is a naturally occurring, toxic heavy metal found in many soils across Latin America and the Caribbean, where cacao trees are widely cultivated. It makes its way into cocoa seeds, called beans, that are roasted and made into chocolate, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) -but some cacao varieties more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Highlights $25,000 Investment in Job Training Opportunities for Beaver County Youth * CENTER TOWNSHIP, PA -Today, Congressman Deluzio announced that Beaver County is receiving $25,000 in federal funding to invest in educational and job opportunities for Beaver County youth. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded the funding to Flourish Beaver County to develop a three-year strategic plan for these opportunities. "Young peo more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Department of Energy visits Penn State to tour facilities, meet mining students * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Kat Hogan is a senior majoring in energy engineering, and she found her home as an undergraduate researcher in Penn State's Center for Critical Minerals. She's interested in sustainability -particularly in the energy sector -and said critical minerals sourcing is essential to a sustainable future for the energy industry. Triveni Ganga more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Sept. 9 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Anne Berg to give keynote presentation at USI Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Speaker Series * The University of Southern Indiana will host the fifth speaker for the annual Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Speaker Series at 6 p.m. Thursday, September 24 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on the USI campus and online via Zoom. The 2026 speaker is Dr. Anne Berg, Assistant Professor of History at the Unive more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release: * * * New York's Electricity Prices Fifth Highest in the Country ALBANY, N.Y. -- Empire Center's Energy Data Bulletin shows New York households paid the fifth highest residential electricity prices in the country in June 2026, trailing only Hawaii, California, Massachusetts, and Maine. Newly released U.S. Energy Information Administration data put New York's average residential electricity price at 29.49 cents per kilowatt-hour, which is more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: * * * In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on the following Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under TSCA Section 6(h) identified by EPA ICR No. 2599.04 and OMB Control No. 2070-0213. This ICR repr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: * * * In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on the following Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): User Fees for the Administration of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (EPA ICR No. 2569.07 and OMB Control No. 2070-0208). This ICR represents a renewal of an  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all proceedings brought by the filing of petitions for compe more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Point Park University issued the following news: * * * Fifteen New Full-Time Faculty Members Join Point Park University Point Park University is pleased to announce that 15 new full-time faculty members have joined the group of experienced professors of various disciplines at its Downtown Pittsburgh campus. These new faculty members bring their industry expertise and real-world professional experience into the classes they teach. Darla Timbo, Psy.D., who is joining Point Park as the director of the mas more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a bid protest by Hair By Allure LLC dba Allure Rejuvenation Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, upholding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' decision to exclude the company from a competition for orthotic goods and supplies. In an Aug. 26, 2026, decision, GAO found that the Veterans Affairs reasonably removed Hair By Allure from the competitive range because the company failed to acknowledge a material amendment to the solicitation. The procurement, conducted as a s more ST

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Davis Secure 30 Minutes of Daily Recess for Every Pennsylvania K-5 Student in 2026-27 Budget, Helping Kids Learn and Develop Critical Social Skills The Shapiro-Davis Administration secured 30 minutes of daily recess for every Pennsylvania K-5 student in the 2026-27 budget -- giving kids more time to move, play, connect with classmates, and return to the classroom ready to learn. The 2026- more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. interrahealth.com September 4, 2026 The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson Chairman Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 RE: Caremark; Docket No. 9437 Dear Chairman Ferguson: We write regarding the Federal Trade Commission's ("FTC's") proposed consent decree In the Matter of Caremark Rx, L.L.C. and Zinc Health Services, LLC, Docket N more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. 1350 I (Eye) Street, NW, Suite 1210 Washington, DC 20005 USA T +1 202 589 1000 ccartwr@its.jnj.com jnj.com August 19, 2026 Office of Inspector General U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 330 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: J&J Response to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector G more ST

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Strengthens Corporate Practice With Return of Capital Markets Lawyer Charlotte - Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Scott Coward as of counsel in the firm's Corporate practice. Based in the Carolinas and practicing out of the Charlotte and Raleigh offices, Coward rejoins the firm after serving as Chief Legal Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Exact Sciences Corporation, a leading provider of cancer screening and  more PR

EASTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * A new season, new rankings, and the Bicentennial Village arrives President Nicole Hurd welcomes the campus community back for the final semester of the Bicentennial, celebrating new Princeton Review rankings, and previewing a fall built around the Bicentennial Village. In a video message to faculty, staff, and students, President Nicole Hurd welcomes the Lafayette community back for the College's Bicentennial finale semester. She highlights Lafayette's cont more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Lawmakers examine service, needs of river pilots * Policy Committee joined by Pilots' Association for roundtable, tour PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 8 - Keeping commerce and trade open 24/7 comes with its challenges and obstacles, including preserving domestic security as well as navigating waterways through challenging weather. The Pilots' Association for the Bay & River Delaware are on call at all hours to ensure the safe navigation of co more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Lycoming College posted the following news: * * * Lycoming College inks affiliation agreement with Pennsylvania College of Technology for physician assistant master's program * Lycoming College has entered into a new affiliation agreement with Pennsylvania College of Technology that will create a clear and competitive pathway for qualified Lycoming students to gain admission to Penn College's Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program. Beginning with the Fall 2028 cohort, Penn Colle more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Mary E. Rolling Reading Series presents Noah Davis on Sept. 10 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Celebrated poet and Penn State visiting assistant professor Noah Davis will offer a reading as part of this year's Mary E. Rolling Reading Series. The reading, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, at Penn State University Park. Davis is a visiting assistant pr more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood University Earns Strong National and Statewide Rankings from Niche * Marywood University has earned strong national, statewide, and regional recognition in the 2027 Niche College Rankings, which evaluated more than 4,000 colleges and universities across the United States. Niche is a leading platform connecting colleges and schools with students and families. Its 2027 rankings draw on extensive federal data as well as student and alumni reviews t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Memorials at Fort Knox Represent Daily Reminders of 9/11 * Four unassuming memorials at and around Fort Knox, Kentucky, carry deep significance that few may realize as they pass through the gates of the Army installation to live, work or visit. Two came from the World Trade Center towers in New York City; the other two from the Pentagon. Combined, they offer daily reminders of that fateful Tuesday morning, Sept. 11, 2001, when the world suddenly pivoted on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser Applauds DOJ Scam Center Strike Force Operation Against Chinese-Run Scammer Marketplace * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) released the following statement commending U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and the Scam Center Strike Force for their recent actions against Southeast Asian cryptocurrency-related fraud and scams and Chinese organized crime operations in Madagascar. The Scam Center Strike Force announced major act more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Moore-Miller Administration Announces New Grain Transloading Facility at Port of Baltimore * ANNAPOLIS, MD - The Moore-Miller administration today announced a new grain transloading facility at the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore that makes it easier for Maryland farmers to export their soybeans, corn, wheat, and other grains to Europe, Asia and South America. The facility, located at the Seagirt container terminal operated by Ports more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Team Named 2026 Labor and Employment Litigation Department of the Year at New York Legal Awards NEW YORK: Morgan Lewis has been honored with Litigation Department of the Year for Labor and Employment by New York Law Journal as part of its 2026 New York Legal Awards. The annual awards celebrate the profound impact left by law firms and legal professionals on the state's legal community. Morgan Lewis's New York employment li more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rules require "voice servi more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd W. Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 3, 2026 The Honorable Todd W. Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Attorney General Blanche: For nearly four decades, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has embodied a fundamental national commitment that disability should not be a basis for exclusion or diminish more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * DCNR Names New Assistant Manager for the Delaware Canal State Park Complex in Eastern Pennsylvania Harrisburg, PA - Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the appointment of Emily Reed as the assistant manager for the Delaware Canal State Park Complex in Eastern Pennsylvania. "Emily's passion for nature and ability to lead by example are a welcome  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Dush, Thompson Join Forces to Shield Family Farms, Agricultural Producers from Forced Confiscation HARRISBURG - PA State Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and U.S. Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) are working together to advance state and federal legislation to protect private farmland from being forcibly confiscated through eminent domain. Thompson stated in a recent press release announcing the introduction of the Not In My Barnyard Act ( more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Penn College updates physician assistant program admission Pennsylvania College of Technology has approved enhancements to the selective admissions process for its physician assistant program. Four key changes that align with the college's strategic priorities of recruitment, retention and graduate education growth will be implemented for Fall 2028 applicants. Updates are designed to strengthen the program's ability to identify ca more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing issued the following news: * * * Penn Nursing Faculty Appointed to AAN Science Leadership Bodies The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) has appointed four Penn Nursing faculty members to leadership roles within AAN Science--a new partnership-focused initiative succeeding the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS) to advance nursing research and evidence-informed policy. The appointed Penn Nursing experts include: * Antonia M. Villarruel, P more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * New Faculty Senate chair Stephen Snyder begins term for 2026-27 academic year UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Stephen Snyder, associate teaching professor of English at Penn State Berks, officially assumed his new role as Faculty Senate chair for the 2026-27 academic year in July and oversaw the senate's first meeting of the year on Sept. 1. As he begins his tenure as chair, Snyder said he's looking forward to the opportunity to represent f more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Brown receives Keystone Contractors Association scholarship Pennsylvania College of Technology construction management student Kevin A. Brown, of Portage, was recently awarded a $5,000 recurring scholarship from the Keystone Contractors Association. The honor was announced during the association's 2026 Construction Celebration. Applicants must be Pennsylvania residents, receive training/education in Pennsylvania and have aspiratio more PR

WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State Professor Ellis remembered as devoted educator, fearless advocate * Rafaela "Rafi" Ellis believed deeply in the power of words. As a Professor of English, published author, skilled editor and lifelong advocate, she understood that words could teach, challenge, comfort and, when necessary, speak truth to power. At Polk State College, where she taught English Composition and Literature for nearly two decades, she brought that conviction to her cl more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Rebuilding Defense Industrial Base Requires Skilled Labor * To remain competitive, the United States must rebuild its defense industrial base -the private sector companies that provide the military with hardware and munitions -and that means more than just facilities and businesses. That was the message delivered by Michael Cadenazzi, the assistant secretary of war for industrial base policy, during a field hearing before the House Appropriations Committee' more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center posted the following news: * * * Rebuilding Defense Industrial Base Requires Skilled Labor * To remain competitive, the United States must rebuild its defense industrial base -the private sector companies that provide the military with hardware and munitions -and that means more than just facilities and businesses. That was the message delivered by Michael Cadenazzi, the assistant secretary of war for industrial base policy, during a field hearing before the House Appropr more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith advises Claret Capital Partners on EUR30 million structured financing for Carvolix * PARIS - Global law firm Reed Smith advised Claret Capital Partners on a structured debt financing transaction of up to EUR30 million for Carvolix (formerly Affluent Medical), a French medical technology company listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0013333077). Carvolix announced on August 6, 2026, that it had entered into t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: * * * Remembering September 11th on the 25th Anniversary * Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, in memory of the lost lives and heroic stories that are now part of our national history."Twenty-five years have passed since the terrible attacks of September 11th that changed much about our country and the world," said Aumua Amata. "My own view was the sight of dark smoke rising h more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REMINDER: Bresnahan Traded Data Center Supplier Stock After Campaigning on a Promise to Ban Stock Trading * POLITICO: "Rep. Rob Bresnahan last year bought stock in a major supplier for data centers that subsequently boomed in value -at the same time he was encouraging data centers to be built in his Pennsylvania district" Congressman Rob Bresnahan is once again lying to the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. So here's a remi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following letter with co-signers to Trump administration officials: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 03, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary Department of Homeland Security Washington, D.C. 20528 - Mr. David Venturella Acting Director U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Washington, D.C. 20536 - The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 - The Honorable Rodney S more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSCrpt) -- America's Public Lands Leaders: Flagship Benchmark Report 2026 - A report from Trust for Public Land - September 2026 (18 pages) * * * Contents I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY II. INTRODUCTION--WHY STATE LEADERSHIP MATTERS III. FRAMEWORK AND MODELS OF SUCCESS--WHAT LEADERSHIP LOOKS LIKE IV. LOOKING AHEAD * * * I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recent data confirms that Americans deeply value public land, and they believe we should continue investing in the people and agencies who steward our parks, trails, forests, and green  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Thompson and Panetta Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Commemorate Celebrate Community Week * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-Pa.) and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Service Organization Caucus, introduced a resolution to designate the week of September 6 through September 12 as Celebrate Community Week and recognize the efforts of local service organizations across t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following letter with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Bureau of Engraving and Printing Acting Director Michael Brown: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 4, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 48 other Attorneys General in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robo more PR

WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 (TNSrep) -- SAE International issued the following news release: * * * SAE International Publishes J3341, a New Standard for Transparent and Comparable Automotive Carbon Footprint Reporting New Framework Establishes a Common Disclosure and Reporting Structure to Improve Consistency and Credibility of Light-Duty Vehicle Life Cycle Carbon Footprint Assessments - WARRENDALE, Pa. - SAE International(R) announces the publication of SAE J3341(TM): Carbon Footprint Methodologies for Light-Duty Vehicles, a new in more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Scranton One of 'America's Best Colleges,' Per TIME Magazine The University of Scranton has recently appeared on similar lists produced by The Princeton Review, Forbes and U.S. News and World Report. - The University of Scranton is one of America's Best Colleges, according to an inaugural ranking produced by TIME Magazine in partnership with data research firm Statista. TIME's list consists of 500 colleges and universities that earned the highe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following letter with co-signers to President Trump on ensuring long-term stability for the U.S. cattle industry: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 2, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 President Trump, We appreciate your attention to the issues impacting American consumers, farmers, and ranchers. A strong American agriculture industry leads to great more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following letter with Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, to Attorney General Todd Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 3, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001 Dear Attorney General Blanche: We write to you today with grave concerns about the recent Washington Post article on the fraud associated with and abuse o more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Sept. 18 talk to focus on environmental restoration for community development * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Jeremy Weber, professor of economics and public policy at the University of Pittsburgh, will give the talk "Can environmental restoration help revitalize communities? Evidence from treating abandoned mine drainage in Pennsylvania" at noon on Friday, Sept. 18, in 157 Hosler Building at Penn State University Park. The event is part of a f more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Secures $15 Million Settlement from Shell, Including $7.5 Million for Beaver County to Resolve Air Quality Violations Settlement resolves air quality violations from 2023 through August 2026 and establishes a new $7.5 million Beaver County Environment and Community Fund - Today, the Shapiro Administration announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) entered into more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Sports law professor explains the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard's NBA punishments * Ken Jacobsen, director of Temple Law's sports law program, discusses the recent Kawhi Leonard scandal and the heavy punishments being administered by the NBA. Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers are accused of circumventing the NBA's salary cap rules. Clippers fans celebrated in 2019 when superstar Kawhi Leonard signed a contract with his hometown team just one mo more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 9 (TNSrpt) -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * States Are Leading the Way in Conservation and Outdoor Access, New Trust for Public Land Report Finds New Report: America's Public Lands Leaders highlights 11 states developing innovative approaches to expand outdoor access, strengthen outdoor economies, improve health and climate resilience, and advance partnerships with Tribes. - SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- States across the country are demonstrating new and effective ways to prote more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOW: Nolan Martin '27 * Rising senior Nolan Martin, a senior honors student and biology major from Wexford, Pa., spent his summer investigating how the products created when enzymes break down a common type of plastic may affect the health and development of zebrafish. He was one of 10 students selected for Westminster College's 10th annual Summer Research Fellowship. Martin conducted his research "Impact of Enzymatic PET Breakdo more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple students' guide to registering to vote in 2026 * Learn where and how to register to vote and why it's important. Illustration by Andrew Collette With the 2026 midterm elections fast approaching, now is the time to prepare. If you haven't already registered to vote, you'll need to do so. Where you register is based on your address. This can be your current address on or around campus or your permanent address. As a college student who may  more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Sept. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for September 8, 2026 * ASAM Weekly -September 9 Overdose, harm reduction, and novel drug trends take center stage in this week's issue. It is encouraging that expanded harm reduction strategies over the past decade have helped curb overall overdose death rates in the United States; even with this encouraging news, it is reassuring that the CDC is launching a new channel to track overdo more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * The Linc awaits: Temple and Penn State set for first meeting in a decade * Temple will renew its in-state series against Penn State on Saturday, Sept. 12, at noon at Lincoln Financial Field. The Owls defeated Penn State 27-10 in their last meeting at the Linc in front of 69,176 fans on Sept. 5, 2015. The Owls defeated Penn State 27-10 in their last meeting at Lincoln Financial Field in front of 69,176 fans on Sept. 5, 2015. Each day before K.C. Keele more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College graduate takes next career step with Disney College Program * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College graduate Makenna Oswalt '26 has been selected to participate in the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Oswalt, a Johnstown, Pa., native, graduated from Thiel College with degrees in English and individualized business, communication and media. During her time at Thiel, she was a student-athlete, student organization l more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Three New Faculty Members Join the School of Business * The School of Business is welcoming three new faculty members this Fall, who bring expertise in accounting, entrepreneurship, and real-estate research. "Hiring new business faculty is always exciting, because the nature of our field is to stay on the cutting-edge of innovation and its application in the real world,'' said Interim Dean Bob Day. "Looking at these three new hires and their curr more PR

TOWSON, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- Towson University issued the following news release: * * * Towson University introduces mid-Atlantic tuition rate to expand access and affordability New regional tuition initiative creates greater value for students across six neighboring states and Washington, D.C. Key Takeaways * Beginning in fall 2027, Towson University will offer a new mid-Atlantic tuition rate for undergraduate students from seven neighboring jurisdictions, making a TU education more affordable and accessible across the region. * The ini more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * The Psychosocial Roots of Code Switching Annenberg researchers studied how Black Americans' self-identity and social relationships relate to the extent to which they perceive themselves as adjusting their communication in different settings. By Erica Moser, Penn Today The ways people adapt their language and mannerisms in different social settings is known as code switching, and it's something  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * Xinyi Wang (Ph.D. '25) Named 2026 Penn Climate Scholar The Health Communication and Equity Lab postdoctoral fellow studies curiosity and information seeking, particularly in the health domain. - Xinyi Wang (Ph.D. '25), a postdoctoral fellow at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named a 2026 Penn Climate Scholar. The Penn Climate Scholar Program supports P more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news: * * * Annual Speaker Series Continue to Inspire As the new academic year gets underway, Penn GSE's kicks off several of its annual talks. - This year, Penn GSE is continuing its tradition of bringing leading scholars, policymakers, and education innovators to campus through a range of annual lecture and speaker series. Designed to foster discussion around pressing educational issues, emerging research, and diverse  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * USC earns FIRE's top rating for free speech * LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9, 2026 -The University of Southern California has earned a "green light" rating from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, the organization's highest rating for university policies governing expression. FIRE awards the rating to institutions whose written policies pose no serious threat to student speech. Of the 493 colleges and u more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * Vishay Intertechnology 45 mm Inductive Position Sensor Encoder Enables Reliable Operation Near Electric Motors MALVERN, Pa. -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new medium-precision position sensor built on inductive technology for industrial applications. Compared to solutions based on magnetic technology, the Vishay MCB RAIK045I MP absolute inductive kit encoder is immune to external magnetic fi more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * When the City Went Dark: Remembering September 11 * On a clear September morning 25 years ago, Calvin University's vice president and senior advisor for special projects Dirk Pruis, was sitting in his office in lower Manhattan when the news began to spread: a plane had hit the World Trade Center. At first, there was little reason to believe it was anything more than a terrible accident. He was on the phone with a colleague at Merrill Lynch when they be more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * President Donald J. Trump Responds to Canada's Retaliation COUNTERING CANADA'S LATEST RETALIATION AGAINST AMERICAN EXPORTS: Today, to address Canada's increased discrimination against U.S. commerce, President Donald J. Trump signed five Proclamations pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to ban certain products from Canada and modify the scope of the tariffs on certain Canadian products previously announced on July 20, 2026. President  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Xfinity Mobile, Comcast Business Mobile to Offer iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max * New or existing Xfinity Mobile Plus customers can get iPhone 18 Pro Max on us, or get up to $1,300 off their choice of any new iPhone model with an eligible trade-in * Mobile Plus customers without a trade-in can get $400 off the latest iPhone models - Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business Mobile will offer Ap more PR