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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for 2026-09-30 ( 141 items )  
'CLUE' the stage play to visit UCA's Reynolds Performance Hall (10)
CONWAY, Arkansas, Sept. 29 -- The University of Central Arkansas posted the following news: * * * 'CLUE' the stage play to visit UCA's Reynolds Performance Hall * Hilarious mystery takes the stage Friday, Oct. 23 The company of the second North American tour of "CLUE." Photos by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade "CLUE," the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, comes to the University of Central Arkansas's Reynolds Performance Hall Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. Ticket prices ran more PR

10 Small Business Groups Urge FTC to Clarify Personalized Pricing Rules to Avoid Unintended Burdens (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 National Small Business Association | 1156 15th St NW, Suite 502, Washington, D.C. 20005 | NSBAadvocate.org The Honorable Andrew Ferguson Chair, Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20580 Re: Comment on FTC Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing (August 19, 2026) Dear Chair Ferguson: The unde more ST

27 States Urge Supreme Court to Protect Second Amendment Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * 27 States Urge Supreme Court to Protect Second Amendment Rights * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Republican Attorneys General Kris Kobach and Jonathan Skrmetti, along with 25 other states, are leading an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the Second Amendment and reject bans on AR-15 platform rifles and other commonly owned semiautomatic rifles. The brief was filed in Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higg more PR

A Royal Rise: University of Scranton Steps Onto National Stage in U.S. News Rankings (10)
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Sep 29, 2026 A Royal Rise: Scranton Steps Onto National Stage in U.S. News Rankings The University's new U.S. News and World Report ranking called for a campuswide celebration and a surge of Royal pride. By Cassidy Lowman '27, Student Correspondent The University of Scranton community has always known its university was among the best, but a new classification and publication confirmed this campus pride. The third Tuesday in September felt mor more PR

Allegheny College Named Best Value College and Ranked #2 for Making an Impact by The Princeton Review (10)
MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Allegheny College issued the following news: * * * Allegheny College Named Best Value College and Ranked #2 for Making an Impact by The Princeton Review September 30, 2026 Allegheny College has once again secured a spot on The Princeton Review's prestigious Best Value Colleges rankings, reaffirming its position as one of the nation's top colleges for a stellar education with great career outcomes at an affordable price. Simultaneously, The Princeton Review ranked Allegheny College No. 2 on its list of  more PR

America First Legal Foundation: Immigration Judges Urged to Finalize Contempt Penalty Rule to Address Case Backlog (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 611 Pennsylvania Ave SE #231 | Washington, DC 20003 | www.aflegal.org September 28, 2026 Sirce E. Owen Acting Director Executive Office for Immigration Review Department of Justice 5107 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041 Re: "Civil Money Penalty for Actions in Contempt of an Immigration Judge's Proper Exercise of Authority." EOIR Docket No. EOIR-26-AB02; RIN 112 more ST

Aramark Sports + Entertainment Brings a Distinctly Local Approach to the 2026-27 Arena Season (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Sports + Entertainment Brings a Distinctly Local Approach to the 2026-27 Arena Season From local culinary partnerships to elevated premium hospitality, new experiences across Aramark's arena portfolio are tailored to each venue and fans. - PHILADELPHIA (September 28, 2026) - As NBA and NHL teams prepare for the 2026-27 season, Aramark Sports + Entertainment (N more PR

Arcadia University and Connecticut College Selected as 2026 Delphi Award Winners by the USC Pullias Center for Higher Education and AAC&U (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 30 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * Arcadia University and Connecticut College Selected as 2026 Delphi Award Winners by the USC Pullias Center for Higher Education and AAC&U September 29, 2026 Two Private Institutions Selected for Their Innovative Policies and Programs Supporting VITAL/Contingent Faculty - For their campus-wide system efforts to implement innovative programs for VITAL faculty, private institutions Arcadia University an more PR

Ask an Expert: What are ultra-processed foods? (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ask an Expert: What are ultra-processed foods? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Nearly every day, there's a headline in the news about ultra-processed foods, which have been linked to harmful health effects despite lacking a universally accepted definition. These foods are the subject of numerous proposed regulations, but they are not easy for consumers to avoid because they are common and often cheaper and more convenient than healthier alterna more PR

Astrophysicist France A. Cordova Named 2026 Nierenberg Prize Recipient (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 29 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Astrophysicist France A. Cordova Named 2026 Nierenberg Prize Recipient * Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has selected astrophysicist France Anne Cordova as the recipient of the 2026 Nierenberg Prize for Science in the Public Interest. Cordova has been a leader in science, engineering and higher education for more than three decades and she currently serves as president of the Science Philanthropy Alliance, a more PR

Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 29 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices * Attorney General Wilson, along with the attorneys general of 47 other states and territories, announces preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs. (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wi more PR

Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general in sending a letter urging congressional leaders to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request for security needs. Amid the alarming rise in threats against judges across the ju more PR

Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 29 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. The bipartisan letter from 45 state attorneys general to congressional leaders, called for the resources n more PR

Attorney General Nessel Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement With Labcorp Over AMCA Data Breach (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement With Labcorp Over AMCA Data Breach * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Nessel today announced a $2.3 million multistate settlement (PDF) with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolving an investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau d/b/a American Medical Collection Agency ("AMCA"). The  more PR

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND SUPREME COURT SECURITY (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND SUPREME COURT SECURITY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general, sent a comment letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's 2027 fiscal year security request, warning that threats against justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the letter to congressional leaders, Raou more PR

Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * Attorney General Skrmetti leads a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the attorneys general called for the resources necessary  more PR

Award-winning journalist Nadia Sussman visits Shippensburg University (10)
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Award-winning journalist Nadia Sussman visits Shippensburg University * Recently, the Department of Communication, Journalism and Media (CJM) received a 2026 Scripps Howard Foundation Award, supported by the Shippensburg University Foundation. As part of the award, on Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2026, globally recognized journalist and filmmaker Nadia Sussman will be visiting Shippensburg University as a journalist-in-residence. During her time at Sh more PR

Better Markets: CFTC Proposal To Remove Swap Order Book Requirement Sparks Concerns Over Market Transparency (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Center 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Swap Execution Facility Order Book Requirement for Permitted Transactions, RIN 3038-AF79, 91 Fed. Reg. 55030 (Aug. 26, 2026) Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: Better Markets1 appreciates the opportunity to  more ST

Beyond Pesticides Urges EPA to Prohibit All Uses of Glyphosate in Human Health Risk Assessment (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 Office of Pesticide Programs Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Glyphosate Open Literature Search to Inform Human Health Risk Assessment [EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0361] Dear Madam/Sir, These comments are submitted on behalf of Beyond Pesticides. Founded in 1981 as a national, grassroots membership organ more ST

Blood Could Serve as a Main Source for Finding Cancer-specific Proteins Needed to Develop Personalized Treatment (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Blood Could Serve as a Main Source for Finding Cancer-specific Proteins Needed to Develop Personalized Treatment * #A blood-based approach could enable personalized immunotherapy without the need for a tumor biopsy PHILADELPHIA - Cancer neoantigens and neoantigen-specific T cells were identified from patient blood samples by analyzing circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and immune cells, respectively,  more PR

Bob R. Brooks Jr. Justice Building Wins 2026 Glass Magazine Award--Fifth Award in Two Years (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 29 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Bob R. Brooks Jr. Justice Building Wins 2026 Glass Magazine Award--Fifth Award in Two Years * #Griffin: 'In addition to winning awards, preserving one of downtown Little Rock's treasures, and providing an ideal space for the Office of the Attorney General, our building will save taxpayers significant money when the State purchases it' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that the Bob R. Brooks Jr. Justice Buildi more PR

Borrowers Sue Education Department for Reporting $4.6 Billion in Canceled Student Loans (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Borrowers Sue Education Department for Reporting $4.6 Billion in Canceled Student Loans * Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiff law firm, and the Project on Predatory Student Lending (PPSL) have filed a class action lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education for reporting canceled student loans as unpaid debts on borrowers' credit reports. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Distric more PR

Boyle Statement After Nonpartisan GAO Confirms Trump's Pocket Rescission Is Illegal (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement After Nonpartisan GAO Confirms Trump's Pocket Rescission Is Illegal September 29, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement after the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the Trump Administration's pocket rescission violated the Impoundment Control Act: "GAO's  more PR

Business Roundtable Urges Preservation and Clarification of Rules to Boost Employer Participation in Trump Accounts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1000 Maine Avenue, SW, STE 500 Washington, DC 20024 202.872.1260 brt.org September 25, 2026 Hon. Scott K. H. Bessent Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 Hon. Frank J. Bisignano Chief Executive Officer Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20224 Business Ro more ST

Carrie Nobles to Study Effects of Contaminants on Fertility and Pregnancy (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * Carrie Nobles to Study Effects of Contaminants on Fertility and Pregnancy * Carrie Nobles Carrie Nobles, assistant professor of environmental health sciences, will examine the effects of certain long-lasting chemicals and heavy metals on fertility and pregnancy under a five-year, $2.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. In addition to raising awareness of public policy d more PR

CNMI Growers Association Urges Treasury to Exclude CNMI-Domiciled Stablecoins From Federal Recognition Due to Ongoing Fiscal and Regulatory Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CNMI GROWERS ASSOCIATION Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands | CNMIGA.org UEI #PAV6D5R5MEH3 August 21, 2026 Office of General Counsel Attn: Brendan Costello and Cody Gaffney, Attorney-Advisors; Jonathan Hurowitz, Senior Advisor, Office of Financial Institutions U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 Re: C more ST

Co-author of Book on Women in Politics, Notre Dame Prof to Speak at Millersville's Annual Kenderdine Lecture on Oct. 15 (10)
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Co-author of Book on Women in Politics, Notre Dame Prof to Speak at Millersville's Annual Kenderdine Lecture on Oct. 15 * A Notre Dame University political science professor who co-authored a recent book on women in politics will present The Harriet Kenderdine Lecture at Millersville University on Oct. 15. The lecture is free and open to the public, and will begin at 7 p.m. in Biemesderfer Concert Hall, Winter Center, 60 West Cottage Avenue, Mi more PR

Collins Supports Rescission of 2001 Roadless Rule to Enhance Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 29100 SW Town Center Loop W Suite 300 Wilsonville, OR 97070-9315 USA 800.329.1219 503.826.5303 CollinsWood.com Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 September 25, 2026 Re: RIN 0596-AD66 Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule and Draft Environmental Impact Statement Dear Director,  more ST

Comcast Deploys Fiber Sensing Technology to Enhance Network Intelligence and Reliability (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 29, 2026 Comcast Deploys Fiber Sensing Technology to Enhance Network Intelligence and Reliability * Uses Fiber to Detect Activity Happening Near the Network and Identify Potential Problems Before They Cause Damage * Helps Comcast Prevent Outages, Respond Faster, and Keep Customers Connected Philadelphia, PA Comcast today unveiled fiber sensing technology that uses fiber lines to detect and pinpoint activity happening  more PR

Committee for Justice: FTC Should Clarify That Personalized Pricing Is Not Inherently Deceptive or Unfair (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Committee for Justice 1629 K Street NW, Ste 300 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 270-7748 committeeforjustice.org @CmteForJustice Page | 1 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 600 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20580 Re: Request for Comments: Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing DOCKET ID: FTC-2026-1057 SUBMITT more ST

Commonwealth Sustainability Week to be held online Oct. 5-9 (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Commonwealth Sustainability Week to be held online Oct. 5-9 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State Sustainability and the Pennsylvania GreenGov Council invite the public to the sixth annual Commonwealth Sustainability Week, to be held Oct. 5-9. Join for engaging conversations around the future of sustainability in Pennsylvania and innovative initiatives that are building a more resilient commonwealth for all. All webinars are free and open more PR

Considerations for Federal Leasing of Onshore Energy - Oil, Gas & Geothermal Power Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48064) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "Considerations for Federal Leasing of Onshore Energy: Oil and Gas and Geothermal Power." The report is written by energy policy analysts Morgan Smith and Lexie Ryan and environmental policy analyst Heather McPherron. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Both oil and gas (O&G) and geothermal power are long-standing energy sectors for the United States. The two sectors have many similar characteristics, incl more PR

Consumer Federation Urges FTC to Prohibit Harmful Surveillance Pricing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Via electronic submission Dear Chair Ferguson: On behalf of our member organizations across the United States, Consumer Federation of America appreciates this opportunity to comment on  more ST

Consumer Technology Association: FTC Urged to Clarify Scope and Limit Disclosures on Personalized Pricing to Protect Consumer-Friendly Practices (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing To the Federal Trade Commission: The Consumer Technology Association(R) ("CTA") submits this comment in response to the Federal Trade Commission's ("FTC" or "Commission") request for comment on its Prop more ST

Cypress Brake Planting Partner Johnson Testifies Before House Agriculture Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following testimony by Patrick Johnson, partner at Cypress Brake Planting Co., Tunica, Mississippi, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Increasing Demand and Opportunities for Homegrown Products Here and Abroad": * * * I am Patrick Johnson, a partner at Cypress Brake Planting Co., a family farming operation in the Mississippi Delta in Tunica, MS. My farm produces cotton, rice, corn, soybeans, and wheat. I am also involved in several ag-related businesses, including Buck more PR

David '69 and Barbara Janitor Invest in the Future of Nursing at JCU with a $500K Gift (10)
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- John Carroll University posted the following news: * * * David '69 and Barbara Janitor Invest in the Future of Nursing at JCU with a $500K Gift * For David Janitor, a 1969 graduate of John Carroll, and his wife, Barbara Janitor, education opened doors to careers in healthcare that neither took for granted. Now, the couple is helping ensure future generations of nursing students at John Carroll have the same opportunities. The Janitors have committed $500,000 through a future estate gift to establish t more PR

DCCC Releases Coordinated TV Ad in PA-10: "Spending" (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Releases Coordinated TV Ad in PA-10: "Spending" * The DCCC released a new TV ad in the race for Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District, "Spending," highlighting how Congressman Scott Perry's wasteful spending in Washington is costing Central Pennsylvanians. In the ad, Janelle Stelson talks about how Perry's wasteful spending - including on a reckless war in Iran - is part of the corruption in Washington that is making e more PR

Deluzio Announces October Town Hall Tour Across Western Pennsylvania (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Announces October Town Hall Tour Across Western Pennsylvania * CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced his upcoming three-part October Town Hall Tour across Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District. These events are a chance for residents from Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District to share their opinions with Congressman Deluzio and hear directly from their elected voice in the U.S. House of Represent more PR

Democracy Forward: Court Rules in Favor of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, Protecting Crucial Grants to Support Victims of Violence Nationwide (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules in Favor of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, Protecting Crucial Grants to Support Victims of Violence Nationwide Final Ruling Follows Series of Court Orders Blocking Unlawful Administration Attempt to Weaponize Violence Prevention Funding September 29, 2026 Providence, R.I. - A judge on the more PR

Dingell, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts * U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Tim Walberg (R-MI-05), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04), David Joyce (R-OH-14), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), Tom Barrett (R-MI-07), and Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to bolster federal support for Grea more PR

DOJ Uncovers $1.34M in Stolen Social Security Benefits in Takedown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * DOJ's Fraud Division Uncovers $1.34M in Stolen Social Security Benefits in One Month Takedown, Including Fraudster Who Allegedly Hid Deceased Mother in Garage Freezer September 29, 2026 11 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with federal investigative agencies, participate in Social Security Administration fraud enforcement surge - Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division announced the results of a surge of criminal enforc more PR

Duquesne Kline School of Law Alumni Association Honors Alumni with Awards (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Duquesne University posted the following news release: * * * Duquesne Kline School of Law Alumni Association Honors Alumni with Awards * The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University's Alumni Association was honored to bestow awards on three exceptional alumni during the 74th annual Law Alumni Reunion Dinner on September 25, 2026. The Honorable Christine L. Donohue, L'80, The Honorable Elliot C. Howsie, L'98, and The Honorable Matthew V. Rudzki, L'13, were recognized for their leadership, ser more PR

Earned Income Tax Credit - How It Works & Who Receives It Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43805) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "The Earned Income Tax Credit: How It Works and Who Receives It" by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit that boosts the incomes of eligible low-income workers, especially those with children. Because the credit is refundable, an EITC recipient need not owe income taxes to receive the benefit. Eligibility  more PR

Eleventh Circuit Revives OJ Commerce's Antitrust Claim Over Amazon Christmas Tree Pricing Deal (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Eleventh Circuit Revives OJ Commerce's Antitrust Claim Over Amazon Christmas Tree Pricing Deal * Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiff law firm, has won a significant appellate victory for online retailer OJ Commerce, LLC, as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit revived its antitrust claim against National Christmas Products, LLC (d/b/a National Tree Company). "The Eleventh Circuit's ruling me more PR

Employers Council for Flexible Compensation Praises Proposed Nondiscrimination Rules for Dependent Care Assistance Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 712 H Street, NE #5017, Washington, DC 20002 | (202) 659-4300 | www.ecfc.org U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC. 20220 Internal Revenue Service PO Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Comments regarding Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Nondiscrimination Rules for Dependent Care Assistance Programs De more ST

Federal Register: Customs & Border Protection Reaccredits Intertek USA Massachusetts Testing Laboratory for 3 Year Term (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Chelsea, MA), as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc., has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of August 28, 2024. SUP more PR

Federal Register: Customs & Border Protection Reaccredits Intertek USA New Jersey Facility for Commercial Petroleum Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Carteret, NJ), as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc., has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of August 28, 2025. SU more PR

Federal Register: Customs & Border Protection Reaccredits Laboratory Services for 3 Year Petroleum Gauging Term (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Accreditation and Approval of Laboratory Services, Inc. (Kemah, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Laboratory Services, Inc., has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of July 22, 2 more PR

Federal Register: DEA Denies Bulk Marijuana Manufacturing Application for JT Medical (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * JT Medical, LLC; Decision and Order On September 29, 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA or Government) issued an Order to Show Cause (OSC) to JT Medical, LLC, of Lewistown, Pennsylvania (Applicant). Request for Final Agency Action (RFAA), Exhibit (RFAAX) 2, at 1, 6. The OSC proposed the denial of Applicant's application for DEA registration, Control No. W17047690E, alleging that more PR

Federal Register: DOEd Restores Vacated 2024 Sex Discrimination Rule to Update Code of Federal Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Recodification of Title IX Rules The Secretary of Education publishes a final rule to repeal the U.S. Department of Education's 2024 final rule amending the Title IX regulations and restoring the regulatory text that existed prior to the 2024 rulemaking. The Department takes this action because the 2024 final rule has been vacated and is not enforceable nationwide. The Department has not enforced more PR

Federal Register: Eastern Carolina Vocational Center Added as Government Supplier for Batteries (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Procurement List; Additions and Deletions This action adds product(s) and service(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List previously furnished by such agencies. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additions On August 20, 2026 more PR

Fetterman Announces $1.44 Million in Funding for Williamsport Water Tank Replacement Project (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * September 29, 2026 Fetterman Announces $1.44 Million in Funding for Williamsport Water Tank Replacement Project WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $1,440,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Williamsport Municipal Water Authority (WMWA) for a tank replacement. This funding was secured by Senator Fetterman, through the EPA's Community Grants program, to have their aging water tank rep more PR

Fetterman Celebrates Teamsters Local 500's New Contract With Quaker Valley Foods (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * September 29, 2026 Fetterman Celebrates Teamsters Local 500's New Contract with Quaker Valley Foods WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, after the announcement of a new contract agreement between Teamsters Local 500 and Quaker Valley Foods, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following statement: "The members of Teamsters Local 500 work year-round to move food up and down the East Coast. This deal with Quaker Valley gives them what we al more PR

FirstEnergy Corp. Declares Common Stock Dividend of 46.5 Cents Per Share (10)
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Corp. Declares Common Stock Dividend of 46.5 Cents Per Share AKRON, Ohio -- The Board of Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today declared a quarterly dividend of 46.5 cents per share of outstanding common stock payable December 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 6, 2026. * * * FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one  more PR

Future of Privacy Forum: FTC Clarifies Enforcement Approach on Undisclosed Personalized Pricing and Consumer Harm (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1350 Eye Street NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20005 | 202-768-8950 | fpf.org September 10, 2026 Ms. April Tabor Secretary Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite CC-5610 (Annex E) Washington, D.C. 20580 Re: Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing The Future  more ST

Gallego, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prevent Chinese Optical Transceiver Usage in U.S. (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 Gallego, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prevent Chinese Optical Transceiver Usage in the United States Legislation would restrict adversary-linked technology from sensitive federal networks while strengthening trusted U.S. and allied supply chains - WASHINGTON - Last week, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Dave McCormick (R-PA), John Cornyn (R-TX), and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced the Securing National Security Systems more PR

Geisinger Welcomes Eight New Primary Care Providers (10)
DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger welcomes eight new primary care providers Sep. 29, 2026 Providers will serve five communities, expand access to preventive and chronic disease care - DANVILLE, Pa. - Eight new primary care providers will soon begin seeing patients at Geisinger facilities across central Pennsylvania, expanding access to preventive care and chronic disease management from Lewisburg to Orwigsburg. The following primary care providers will begin seeing pat more PR

Geneva College: Wargo Hired to Take Over Cross Country and Track and Field (10)
BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Wargo Hired to Take over Cross Country and Track and Field September 29, 2026 The Geneva Athletic Department has turned to a familiar face to take over the Director of Cross Country and Track and Field position. Jason Wargo, the current offensive coordinator on the football team and former Geneva associate head coach of track and field, was selected to assume the responsibility of leading both programs. "I feel very honored that Dr. Troup, Athletic Dire more PR

Hailey Peirce: Newman Civic Fellowship Recipient (10)
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Hailey Peirce: Newman Civic Fellowship Recipient * Senior Hailey Peirce, a marine biology major with a minor in environmental chemistry, is the recipient of the 2026 Newman Civic Fellowship from Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education. She first heard about the fellowship from her friend Catherine Samer, who earned the award last year. Soon after, Dr. Dominique more PR

International Franchise Association: FTC Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Enforcement Policy on Personalized Pricing to Protect Small Businesses (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 The Honorable April J. Tabor Secretary Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20580 Re: Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing, Docket No. FTC-2026-1057 Introduction On August 19, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission published on its website a Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement R more ST

Jeff T. Blau Appointed to New York Fed's Second District Advisory Council (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release: * * * Jeff T. Blau Appointed to New York Fed's Second District Advisory Council * NEW YORK-The Federal Reserve Bank of New York today announced the appointment of Jeff T. Blau to its Second District Advisory Council, a group of senior business leaders that provides the New York Fed president and leadership with insights about business and economic conditions in the Second District. Blau is chief executive officer and a partner of Related Companies more PR

Joyce, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Joyce, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts Sep 29, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Representatives Dave Joyce (OH-14), Tim Walberg (R-MI), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Haley Stevens (D-MI), Tom Barrett (R-MI), and Hillary Scholten (D-MI) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to expand access to federal support for Great Lakes re more PR

Kriner Hall Opens as New Entrepreneurship Hub (10)
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Kriner Hall Opens as New Entrepreneurship Hub * On Friday, September 25, Shippensburg University celebrated a ribbon cutting and grand opening of its new Entrepreneurship Hub at Kriner Hall. The renovated historic building now serves the campus community and surrounding region as a dynamic point for entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration to converge at Shippensburg University. By collocating the Charles H. Diller Jr. Center for Entrepr more PR

Lafayette College: Putting a Spin on Cricket Ball Aerodynamics Research (10)
EASTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * September 29, 2026 Putting a spin on cricket ball aerodynamics research With the help of Prof. Tobias Rossmann and Lafayette's subsonic wind tunnel, Tendai Ankude '28 explores firsthand the forces behind cricket ball motion By Stella Katsipoutis-Varkanis Compared to some of the more widely followed sports around the globe, like soccer and baseball, the sport of cricket hasn't been explored nearly as much from a scientific standpoint. This summer, mechanic more PR

Mercyhurst Police Academy Awarded $66,500 for Virtual Reality Training (10)
ERIE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Mercyhurst University issued the following news: * * * Mercyhurst Police Academy awarded $66,500 for virtual reality training September 29, 2026 Mercyhurst University's Municipal Police Training Academy has been awarded $66,500 for new virtual reality equipment that will enhance police training involving de-escalation, crisis intervention, communication, and decision-making. The funding was awarded through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to the Erie County Redevelopment Authority on behalf of the Mercyh more PR

Merrell Bros. Urges EPA to Focus on Source Reduction and Industrial Pretreatment to Combat PFAS in Biosolids (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water Office of Science and Technology Health and Ecological Criteria Division 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Merrell Bros., Inc. comments on Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids Docket ID No. E more ST

Microbiome sciences doctoral program celebrates first graduate (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Microbiome sciences doctoral program celebrates first graduate * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's microbiome sciences dual-title doctoral program has reached a significant milestone: graduating its first student. Ana Caroline Fonseca completed a dual-title doctorate in animal science and microbiome sciences this summer. Developed under an initiative led by Mary Ann Victoria Bruns, professor of soil microbiology and biogeochemistry, th more PR

Miss. A.G. Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation From Generic Drug Settlement (10)
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 AG Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation from Generic Drug Settlement (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch is urging Mississippians to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Att more PR

N.J. A.G. Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 (TNSida) -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats September 29, 2026 TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a bipartisan multistate letter to Congress calling for full funding of the U.S. Supreme Court's fiscal year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. more PR

National Grocers Association Clarify They Do Not Use Personal Data for Pricing and Warn Against Overly Broad Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite CC-5610 (Annex B) Washington, DC 20580 RE: Comment on the Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing, Docket ID No. FTC-2026-1057 Dear Chairman Ferguson and Members of the Commission: I. Introduction The National Grocers Association (" more ST

National Retail Federation Urges FTC to Narrow Definition of Personalized Pricing and Exclude Retail Discounts and Promotions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION 1101 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20005 www.nrf.com September 25, 2026 The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20580 Dear Chairman Ferguson and Commissioner Meador: The National Retail Federation (NRF) respectfully submits these comments on the "Proposed Enforc more ST

National RV Dealers Association: FTC Clarification Sought on Safe Harbor for Bona Fide Price Reductions in Personalized Pricing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 The Honorable Andrew Ferguson Chair Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: FTC-2026-1057 - Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Dear Chair Ferguson: The National RV Dealers Association ("RVDA") appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Federal Trade Commission's p more ST

Nela Loftin '28 Named Newman Civic Fellow (10)
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Nela Loftin '28 Named Newman Civic Fellow * Nela Loftin '28 has gleaned an important lesson from her time at Swarthmore: Lasting change depends not just on ambitious projects or technical solutions, but on the relationships behind them. "Swarthmore has really deepened my understanding of what it means to be an engaged citizen and reflect on what we owe each other," says the engineering and environmental studies major from Syracuse, N.Y. "I think peo more PR

Network Advertising Initiative: FTC Urged to Clarify Permissible Data-Driven Discount Practices and Fully Disclosed Personalized Pricing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1629 K Street NW, Suite 300 | Washington, DC 20006 | thenai.org September 25, 2026 The Honorable Andrew Ferguson Chairman Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20580 RE: Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Dear Chairman Ferguson, The Network Advertising Initiative ("NAI") respectfully submits these comm more ST

New Faculty for 2026-27 (10)
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * New Faculty for 2026-27 * Henry Zink, M.Ed., Ph.D., Psychology Zink earned a doctorate in school psychology and Master of Education in human development from Lehigh University, as well as a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts from Fordham University. He is a certified school psychologist who completed his doctoral internship at the Abington School District. Zink serves as an editorial board member for School Psychology Review and as a mem more PR

New Moravian-UPMC Partnership Makes Degrees More Accessible (10)
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * New Moravian-UPMC Partnership Makes Degrees More Accessible New agreement opens affordable RN-to-BSN completion, graduate degrees, and undergraduate merit scholarships to UPMC's workforce of more than 21,000 nurses and staff. - BETHLEHEM, PA--September 29, 2026--Today, Moravian University announced an academic partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), one of the nation's largest health systems, to provide streamlined more PR

Nexstar's Local Television Stations To Host and Air 41 Live Candidate Debates Prior to Midterm Elections (10)
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar's Local Television Stations To Host and Air 41 Live Candidate Debates Prior to Midterm Elections * 17 Fall Election Events to Follow 24 Debates Held During Primaries Hotly Contested Races for Senate, U.S. House, and Governor Featured in Events Across 30 States Nexstar's Broad Local Television Platform Connects Candidates and Voters IRVING, TX-Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), tod more PR

North Carolina's Food Banks Have Received All of the 3M Eggs After Attorney General Jackson's Antitrust Enforcement Action (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina's Food Banks Have Received All of the 3M Eggs After Attorney General Jackson's Antitrust Enforcement Action * RALEIGH -Nearly 150,000 eggs were delivered to MANNA FoodBank in Henderson County, marking the final delivery of nearly three million eggs brought to North Carolina as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's largest egg producers. The final egg delivery comes  more PR

Open Markets Institute: FTC Urged to Use Authority to Ban Unfair Surveillance Pricing Practices (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 September 25, 2026 Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC, 20580 Re: Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Dear Commissioners: The Open Markets Institute welcomes the Federal Trade Commission's proposed enforcement policy statement regarding pe more ST

Pa. Education Dept. Opposes Proposed Education Department Regulations Overreach (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 Linda McMahon Secretary United States Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Zachary Rogers Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Re: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Education Department General Administrative Regulations, 91 F more ST

Pa. Human Relations Commission Opposes EEOC Proposal to Eliminate Administrative Judge Hearings and Restrict Access to Independent Review (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PA Human Relations Commission Executive Offices 555 Walnut Street, Suite 808 Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 787-4410 www.pa.gov/phrc 9/22/2026 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Attention: Rulemaking Comments 131 M Street NE, Suite 5NW10G Washington, DC 20507 Re: Comments on Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity, 91 Fed. Reg. 55,690 (Aug. 28, 2026), RIN 304 more ST

Pa. State Sen. Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Measures to Strengthen Protections for Victims, Children and Animals (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Measures to Strengthen Protections for Victims, Children and Animals September 29, 2026 HARRISBURG -- Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced today the committee advanced four measures to expand protections for crime victims, children and animals. "Victims of crime should not face additional financial burdens simply because their property is needed a more PR

Pa. State Sen. Pennycuick Bill Prohibiting Data Centers From Shielding Information From the Public Approved by Committee (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Pennycuick Bill Prohibiting Data Centers from Shielding Information from the Public Approved by Committee September 29, 2026 HARRISBURG - Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to prohibit the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in data center development was unanimously approved today by the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, which she chairs. Senate Bill 1408 would prohibit such NDAs between d more PR

Penn State professor addresses veteran career pathways at legislative meeting (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State professor addresses veteran career pathways at legislative meeting * HARRISBURG, Pa. -Daniel F. Perkins, principal scientist at the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State (Clearinghouse) and distinguished professor of family and youth resiliency and policy in the College of Agricultural Sciences, participated Sept. 24 in a joint informational meeting of the Pennsylvania House and Senate Veterans Affairs & E more PR

Penn State wins multiple awards in NASA's LunaRecycle Challenge (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State wins multiple awards in NASA's LunaRecycle Challenge * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A team of students from Penn State's Student Space Programs Lab (SSPL) received the Most Innovative Prize in both the prototype and the digital twin tracks for their entry in the NASA LunaRecycle Challenge, a $3 million, two-track, two-phase competition. This NASA Centennial Challenge was established to support the design and development of recycling more PR

Penn State-Brandywine Welcomes New Housing and Food Services Manager (10)
MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: * * * Brandywine welcomes new housing and food services manager September 29, 2026 By Christina Billie MEDIA, Pa. - Dajia Steuber joined Penn State Brandywine as a housing and food services manager in July. Coming from Penn State Abington, Steuber said she is looking forward to getting to know the students, faculty and staff on campus. Steuber has been working in food and hospitality management for most of her life. Her first jo more PR

Pennsylvania Department of Health Provides Statewide Update on Measles Outbreak as Cases Reach 903 in 39 Counties (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news: * * * Pennsylvania Department of Health Provides Statewide Update on Measles Outbreak as Cases Reach 903 in 39 Counties Getting vaccinated is the best protection against the measles virus; the vaccine is proven 97 percent effective at preventing measles for life after two doses. September 28, 2026 Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) today announced that 903 measles cases have been confirmed across 39 counties in  more PR

PennWest, state police establish college-credit partnership (10)
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest, state police establish college-credit partnership * Pennsylvania State Police Academy graduates can receive academic credit toward any PennWest University criminal justice program through a new cooperative agreement between PennWest and the Pennsylvania State Police. The credit applies to criminal justice programs offered at PennWest's California, Clarion, and Edinboro campuses and through PennWest Global Online. Current and prospective PennWest stude more PR

Phenomenal Foods Co. Warns of Overreach in Proposed Personalized Pricing Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson Chairman, Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: Docket No. FTC-2026-1057, Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Dear Chairman Ferguson: I currently serve as the Founder and CEO of Phenomenal Foods Co, a small specialty food company for co more ST

Physical Therapy Students Complete Global Health Elective in Guatemala, Jamaica (10)
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * Physical Therapy Students Complete Global Health Elective in Guatemala, Jamaica * In partnership with SPTs and faculty from Drexel University, eight new Doctor of Physical Therapy graduates from AU's residential and hybrid pathways recently completed a two-week collaboration with Hearts in Motion in Guatemala. AU DPT has been in partnership with Hearts in Motion for 19 years-This trip focused on support of local physiotherapists in established clinics an more PR

Pitt Public Health Researchers Bring Genetics Expertise to Inaugural Polynesian Precision Medicine Symposium (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Pitt Public Health researchers bring genetics expertise to inaugural Polynesian Precision Medicine Symposium September 29, 2026 Pitt Public Health faculty and students shared research and expertise in genetics and precision medicine at the inaugural Polynesian Precision Medicine Symposium, held July 29-31 in Apia, Samoa. The symposium brought together approximately 110 researchers, clinicians, community leaders and ad more PR

Princeton Professors Ellora Derenoncourt and Elizabeth Ellis Awarded MacArthur 'Genius' Grants (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Princeton professors Ellora Derenoncourt and Elizabeth Ellis awarded MacArthur 'genius' grants Sept. 29, 2026 Princeton professors Ellora Derenoncourt and Elizabeth Ellis have been awarded 2026 MacArthur Fellowships, known informally as MacArthur "genius" grants. The fellowships recognize individuals who have demonstrated "exceptional originality in and dedication to their creative pursuits," according to the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundat more PR

Professor Samantha J. Prince serves as commenter at Berkeley/Cornell Junior Work Law Scholars Conference (10)
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Samantha J. Prince serves as commenter at Berkeley/Cornell Junior Work Law Scholars Conference * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Samantha J. Prince served as a commentator at the third annual UC Berkeley/Cornell ILR Junior Work Law Scholars Conference, hosted by the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. The specialized workshop, organized around the central theme All Law Is Work Law, annually brings togeth more PR

Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia speaks at 2026 Refugee Education Summit (10)
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia speaks at 2026 Refugee Education Summit * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-On September 23, Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia participated in "Supporting Refugee and Newcomer Youth During Changing Times: A Fireside Chat," a Lunch and Plenary Session held at the 2026 Refugee Education Summit. The two-day convening in King of Prussia, PA, brough together Pennsylvania educators, community staff, and  more PR

Professor Stanley Brand quoted in PolitiFact article (10)
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Stanley Brand quoted in PolitiFact article * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Stanley Brand was recently quoted in a PolitiFact article titled "Public service announcements or propaganda? Experts weigh in on new Trump ads." The article noted that federal employees' political activities are limited by the Hatch Act. Brand said a key issue of whether the ads fell under the Hatch Act is if they are classified as propagand more PR

Professor's New Book Ties Interpretation to Reading, Not Method (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 28 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Professor's New Book Ties Interpretation to Reading, Not Method * When Christopher Nolan's $250 million adaptation of "The Odyssey" landed in theaters this summer, the lauded box-office behemoth set off exactly the kind of argument Dr. Andrew Mattison has spent the last several years writing a book about. Weeks after the film's July release, Emily Wilson -the classicist whose acclaimed 2017 translation of Homer's epic reportedly inspired Nolan's take -publi more PR

Proof Culture Urges FTC to Clarify Scope of Personalized Pricing Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson Chairman, Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: Docket No. FTC-2026-1057, Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Dear Chairman Ferguson: As the founder of Proof Culture, a small sneaker care brand that sells online, I write to comment on t more ST

Q&A: The legacy of 100 years of physics graduate studies at Penn State (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: The legacy of 100 years of physics graduate studies at Penn State * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -In 2026, Penn State celebrates the centennial anniversary of awarding its first doctoral degree -in physics -to Marsh White. This degree was awarded from the then-School of Chemistry and Physics at the Pennsylvania State College, known today as the Department of Physics in the Penn State Eberly College of Science. White, who also earned his  more PR

R Street Institute Fellow Withrow Urges FTC to Limit Scope of Personalized Pricing Enforcement to Prevent Overreach (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1411 K Street N.W. Suite 900 Washington, D.C. 20005 Free Markets. Real Solutions. 202-525-5717 www.rstreet.org September 25, 2026 Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20580 Re: FTC-2026-1057-Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the pr more ST

Reed Smith guides Salad and Go through Chapter 11 sale generating $123 million (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith guides Salad and Go through Chapter 11 sale generating $123 million * HOUSTON - A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has approved the $123 million sale of 63 former Salad and Go drive-thru location leases to 7 Brew, concluding a Chapter 11 bulk sale process in which global law firm Reed Smith represented the debtor. The court-approved transaction is expected to pay unsecured creditors in full, an exceptionally  more PR

Regional film leaders to serve as grand marshals for Edinboro's 'At the Movies' Homecoming parade (10)
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Regional film leaders to serve as grand marshals for Edinboro's 'At the Movies' Homecoming parade * Three individuals whose work has helped strengthen filmmaking, storytelling and the arts in northwestern Pennsylvania will lead PennWest Edinboro's "At the Movies" Homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 3. Margaret Dieudonne, Jackie George '72 and John C. Lyons '00 have been selected as grand marshals for the annual parade. Together, the trio represents both Edinboro's more PR

Rep. Houlahan Boards USS Lincoln at Sea, Finds Service Members Endured Grueling Deployment for Trump and Hegseth's Unjustified Iran War (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Houlahan Boards USS Lincoln at Sea, Finds Service Members Endured Grueling Deployment for Trump and Hegseth's Unjustified Iran War * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) joined a bipartisan Congressional embark led by Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao to visit the sailors of the USS Lincoln as they traveled home from the Middle East to the ship's San Diego base. Sailors on this deployment spent a record-br more PR

Rep. Sewell, Co-signers Issue Letter to Mexican Ambassador to U.S. Lazzeri Montano (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following letter with co-signers to Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Roberto Lazzeri Montano: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Roberto Lazzeri Montano Ambassador Embassy of Mexico in the United States 1911 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20006 Dear Ambassador Roberto Lazzeri Montano: We write on an urgent, bipartisan basis to express our profound outrage regarding the Government of Mexico's (GOM) unlawful, hostile, and c more PR

Reps. Steil, Jordan, Comer Issue Letter to WilmerHale Parnter Machen (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following letter with Reps. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, to WilmerHale partner Ronald C. Machen: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 Mr. Ronald C. Machen Partner WilmerHale 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20052 Dear Mr. Machen: On September 1 more PR

Sen. Marshall, Co-signers Issue Letter to President Trump on August 2026 Severe Storm Damage in Wyandotte County, Kansas City (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following letter with co-signers to President Trump on August 2026 severe storm damage in Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 25, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20050 Mr. President, We write today in support of Governor Laura Kelly's request for a major disaster declaration for the State of Kansas following  more PR

Sen. Murray, Co-signers Issue Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following letter with co-signers to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 25, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Dear Secretary Kennedy: As the fiscal year rapidly comes to an end on September 30, we are very concerned that your Department has failed to distribute over $100 millio more PR

Sen. Risch, Co-signers Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSletter) -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 24, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Attorney General of the United States U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Attorney General Todd Blanche: We write to alert you to an illegal national gun registry now containing 1,414,088,513 records of guns and gun owners. These records, maintained by the Bureau of Alc more PR

Senate Committee Advances Package of Bills to Support Local Clubs and Fire Departments (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Senate Committee Advances Package of Bills to Support Local Clubs and Fire Departments September 29, 2026 HARRISBURG -- A package of bills providing much-needed relief to Pennsylvanian's civic organizations, fire companies, veterans' groups and other nonprofits that rely on small games of chance were approved by the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee today, according to Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40), more PR

Shapiro Administration Announces Increases to SNAP Benefit Amounts Following Annual Adjustment, Reminds Pennsylvanians of Federal Changes to SNAP Eligibility Process (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Announces Increases to SNAP Benefit Amounts Following Annual Adjustment, Reminds Pennsylvanians of Federal Changes to SNAP Eligibility Process September 29, 2026 Harrisburg, PA - Following an annual adjustment to account for food costs and inflation, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) today announced increases to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's (SNAP) income limits an more PR

Shapiro Administration Celebrates Progress of DrinkPAK's Flagship East Coast Manufacturing Facility in Philadelphia (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Celebrates Progress of DrinkPAK's Flagship East Coast Manufacturing Facility in Philadelphia September 29, 2026 DrinkPAK's expansion will be an anchor for the Bellwether District, a state-of-the-art commercial redevelopment project in South and Southwest Philadelphia that is part of the Shapiro Administration's PA Fast Track initiative. The canned beverage manufacturer's $195 millio more PR

Shapiro Administration Highlights Nearly $18 Million to Fight Food Insecurity and Reduce Food Waste (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Highlights Nearly $18 Million to Fight Food Insecurity and Reduce Food Waste, First Lady Lori Shapiro and DEP Secretary Jessica Shirley Tour The Valley Lighthouse in Dauphin County The Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant has provided nearly $18 million in funding to food banks and soup kitchens to reduce food waste and food insecurity. Grant funding allows for the purchase of refrigerators, fr more PR

Significant September Nor'easter Results in Billions of Damages and Economic Loss (10)
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 [Category: BizTravel] -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, posted the following news release: * * * Significant September Nor'easter Results in Billions of Damages and Economic Loss * The massive nor'easter caused $10-$13 billion in total damages and economic loss across the region, according to a preliminary report from AccuWeather experts. AccuWeather experts say long duration and major coastal flooding from the mid-Atlantic up the coast into New England especially  more PR

Software & Information Industry Association Urges FTC to Clearly Define Operative Terms and Limit Disclosure Duties to Above-Baseline Prices (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. SIIA.NET September 25, 2026 Office of the Secretary Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: Comment on Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing, Docket No. FTC-2026-1057 Dear Secretary Tabor: The Software & Information Industry Association ("SIIA") appreciates the invitation to provide these c more ST

Steel Manufacturers Association, 4 Organizations Issue Letter to President Trump Urging Preservation of U.S. Section 232 Steel Tariffs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSletter) -- The Steel Manufacturers Association issued the following letter with four organizations to President Trump urging the preservation of the U.S. Section 232 steel tariffs: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 25, 2026 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Trump, Thank you for your steadfast commitment to strengthening the American steel industry and rebuilding the nation's industrial base. The Section 232 steel tariffs have  more PR

Temple holds public lecture with internationally renowned artist Edmund de Waal (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple holds public lecture with internationally renowned artist Edmund de Waal * During this event co-sponsored by Temple Libraries, de Waal spoke about the role of collections, archives and memory in his work. Following the talk, Dean Joe Lucia engaged in a conversation with de Waal and Craig Dykers, founding partner of Snohetta, the firm that designed Charles Library. Temple held a public lecture with distinguished artist and writer Edmund de Waal more PR

Temple partners with Philadelphia Youth Basketball on workforce training hub (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple partners with Philadelphia Youth Basketball on workforce training hub * On Friday, Sept. 25, members of the community, elected officials and the media gathered at Philadelphia Youth Basketball's (PYB) Alan Horwitz Sixth Man Center. They weren't there to celebrate the building of a new basketball court, but rather to celebrate the kickoff of PYB's forthcoming Generator of Career Development and Economic Opportunity. The Generator, which is supp more PR

Texas Gov. Abbott Issues Letter to EPA Administrator Zeldin (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Lee Zeldin Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 Dear Administrator Zeldin: On behalf of the State of Texas, please accept this request for a waiver of certain requirements relating to diesel fuel consistent with Section 211(c)(4)(C)(ii) of the Cl more PR

Thiel College launches public phase of historic $100 million Join the Journey campaign (10)
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College launches public phase of historic $100 million Join the Journey campaign * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College officially launched the public phase of Join the Journey, the largest fundraising campaign in College history, during Homecoming 2026, introducing the $100 million campaign to alumni, students, employees and friends of the College at events throughout the weekend. With approximately $94 million already raised toward its $100 millio more PR

Thune: Republicans Help America's Small Businesses Grow, Put More Money in Americans' Pockets (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * September 28th, 2026 Thune: Republicans Help America's Small Businesses Grow, Put More Money in Americans' Pockets WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Madam President, so far this year, 4.3 million Americans have filed to start their own business. "That's a 13 percent increase over the same time last y more PR

Travel Management Coalition Urges FTC to Clarify Corporate Travel Pricing Exemptions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 22, 2026 The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson Chair, Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 RE: Comments from the Travel Management Coalition FTC Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Matter No. P034101 Dear Commissioner Ferguson, On behalf of the Travel Management Coalition ("Coalition"), more ST

UChicago physicist Vincenzo Vitelli named 2026 MacArthur Fellow (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago physicist Vincenzo Vitelli named 2026 MacArthur Fellow * Vincenzo Vitelli, a professor of physics at the University of Chicago known for his innovative work in unconventional materials, has been named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow. Given each year by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the prestigious grants recognize individuals across different fields who demonstrate "exceptional originality in and dedication to their creative purs more PR

UMass Chan Medical School: Two Years Later, CAR T Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Life Without Lupus Flares (10)
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 30 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Two years later, CAR T cell therapy shows promise for life without lupus flares By Pat Sargent September 29, 2026 At a glance * After two years of CAR T cell therapy, Talaya Reid is now living without lupus flares, lupus medications and is not experiencing joint pain, fatigue or new rashes. * Reid said she has more energy, exercises, socializes and enjoys life without constantly worrying about a flare. * The experim more PR

UnidosUS Joins Comite de 100: Hundreds of Hispanic Leaders Across the Political Spectrum Calling for Work Permits for Long-Term Immigrants (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * UnidosUS Joins Comite de 100: Hundreds of Hispanic Leaders Across the Political Spectrum Calling for Work Permits for Long-Term Immigrants * Powerhouse coalition sends warning to White House and congressional leadership after new bipartisan polling finds broad and critical support among Latino voters in seven battleground states for work permits and legal status. Washington, DC -Today, UnidosUS announced it has joined more than 200 Hispanic  more PR

United Food & Commercial Workers International Union Urges FTC to Resume Study and Crack Down on Surveillance Pricing in Grocery Industry (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Milton L. Jones, International President Michael S. Haggerty, International Secretary-Treasurer United Food & Commercial Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC 1775 K Street, NW Washington DC 20006-1598 Office (202) 223-3111 Fax (202) 466-1562 www.ufcw.org September 25, 2026 Mr. Andrew N. Ferguson Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secr more ST

University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education: Neerja Birla Discusses Building Systems of Care (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news: * * * Neerja Birla Discusses Building Systems of Care The founder and chairperson of Mpower, a leading mental health provider in India, had an intimate conversation with Marsha Richardson, director of Penn GSE's School and Mental Health Counseling program, about her work and her professional journey. Sep 29, 2026 For Neerja Birla, improving mental health care means transforming the communities where people live, le more PR

University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health: Robot Pets May Brighten the Days of Older Adults, Pitt Study Finds (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Robot pets may brighten the days of older adults, Pitt study finds September 29, 2026 For some older adults, a robotic cat or dog may be more than a toy. It may offer a new opportunity for engagement and social interaction, according to a University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health pilot study. Led by Steven M. Albert, PhD, emeritus professor of behavioral and community health sciences at Pitt Public Health, the  more PR

University of Pittsburgh: $3B Campaign Kickoff, Cathedral Celebration and Light Show Highlight Pitt Homecoming Weekend (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * $3B campaign kickoff, Cathedral celebration and light show highlight Pitt Homecoming weekend September 29, 2026 Over an action-packed four days that included a blowout football victory amid other traditional homecoming activities, the University of Pittsburgh community saw the 42-story Cathedral of Learning come to life as part of a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the iconic structure's groundbreaking. The weekend also served as the  more PR

UVA Law Alumni Break Clerkships Record (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * UVA Law Alumni Break Clerkships Record UVA Holds No. 5 Ranking in Supreme Court Clerkships September 29, 2026 Mike Fox A record 129 University of Virginia School of Law alumni are clerking across the country this term, including four at the U.S. Supreme Court, surpassing the Law School's previous high of 116 set in 2021. Also in the 2026 term, 37 alumni are clerking in federal appellate courts, 73 are clerking at U.S. District  more PR

UWO alumna, Mahmoud, named 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award winner (10)
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Sept. 29 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news: * * * UWO alumna, Mahmoud, named 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award winner * Receiving a University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Distinguished Alumni Award is Najjia Mahmoud, a national leader in colorectal surgery. Mahmoud earned a UW-Oshkosh Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology and public health in 1989 and in 1993, earned an M.D. from Weill Medical College of Cornell University where she attended medical school and received surgical training more PR

Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District Urges EPA to Clarify Biosolids Land Application Guidelines and Address PFAS Source Control (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 Tess Richman Engineering and Science Division Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Comments on EPA's Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Peruorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Peruorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids and Request for Feedback Dear Ms. R more ST

Vanguard Announces Advisory Changes to Vanguard Long-Term Investment Grade Fund (10)
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Vanguard Group, an investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * Vanguard Announces Advisory Changes to Vanguard Long-Term Investment Grade Fund VALLEY FORGE, PA (September 29, 2026) -- Vanguard today announced changes to the investment advisory arrangements of Vanguard Long-Term Investment Grade Fund. Effective today, Vanguard Fixed Income Group will become the sole advisor to the fund, managing 100% of the fund's assets. Wellington Management Company will no longer serve as an ad more PR

Vanguard Investor Choice Participation Grows More Than Sixfold, Surpassing Half a Million Investors (10)
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 (TNSrpt) -- Vanguard Group, an investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * Vanguard Investor Choice Participation Grows More Than Sixfold, Surpassing Half a Million Investors VALLEY FORGE, PA (September 29, 2026)--Vanguard today published its 2026 How Investors Vote Report, a comprehensive look at investor/1 participation and preferences in Vanguard Investor Choice/2, the world's largest retail proxy voting choice program/3. The report highlights a substantial increase in participat more PR

Virginia Tech: Christina Rost Awarded the Thomas G. Digges and Thomas G. Digges Jr. Faculty Fellowship (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Christina Rost awarded the Thomas G. Digges and Thomas G. Digges Jr. Faculty Fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 29 Sep 2026 Christina Rost, assistant professor in materials science and engineering, has been awarded the Thomas G. Digges and Thomas G. Digges Jr. Faculty Fellowship in Materials Science and Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Thomas G. Digges and Thomas G. Digges Jr. Faculty Fellowship in Materials Science and Engineering was more PR

Vishay Intertechnology Releases New Top-Side Cooling Mount Thick Film Power Resistor in Compact TO-263 Package (10)
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release: * * * Vishay Intertechnology Releases New Top-Side Cooling Mount Thick Film Power Resistor in Compact TO-263 (D2PAK) Package MALVERN, Pa. -- Sep. 29, 2026 -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new Automotive Grade top-side cooling mount thick film power resistor. Designed for automotive applications, the Vishay Sfernice D2TO35S improves thermal performance and reduces board space requirements, while delivering high power more PR

Water Environment Federation: EPA Guidance on Reducing PFAS Risks in Biosolids Sparks Industry Feedback (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Tess Richman Engineering and Science Division Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Water Environment Federation Comments related to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509; Guidance: Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid in Bios more ST

West Chester University Highlights Faculty Emmy Win and Perfect Physician Assistant Exam Pass Rates in September Achievements (10)
WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- West Chester University posted the following news wrap up: * * * September 29, 2026 Campus Kudos: September 2026 From Emmy and Barrymore nominations to a perfect pass rate for WCU's physician assistant graduates, catch up on accomplishments across the University community. Campus Kudos is a monthly roundup of accomplishments by West Chester University faculty, students, staff and alumni. Awards and recognition Professor Laquanna Cooke and Associate Professor Jeremy C. McCool won a Mid-Atlantic Emmy more PR

Westinghouse and University of South Carolina Partner to Advance Nuclear Workforce Development (10)
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: * * * Westinghouse and University of South Carolina Partner to Advance Nuclear Workforce Development * #Agreement will explore opportunities to build the nuclear workforce needed to support fleet deployment of AP1000(r) reactors in the U.S. through USC's planned Nuclear Innovation Center Columbia, S.C., September 29, 2026 - Westinghouse Electric Company and the University of South Carolina (USC) are partnering to cre more PR

Westminster College invites community to leave a lasting legacy with commemorative bricks (10)
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Westminster College invites community to leave a lasting legacy with commemorative bricks * As Westminster College prepares to celebrate its 175th anniversary in 2027, alumni and members of the Westminster community are invited to leave a lasting mark on campus through the College's Alumni Brick Program. Personalized commemorative bricks are now available for purchase for placement in Weisel Senior Terrace located outside of Old Main. The program more PR

Westmont College: Talk Explores Reclaiming Connection in Digital Age (10)
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 30 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Talk Explores Reclaiming Connection in Digital Age By Scott Craig September 29, 2026 Clinical psychologist Andrea Gurney leads a Westmont Downtown Lecture, "Invisible in Plain Sight: Reclaiming Love and Connection in an Age of AI," on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 5:30 p.m. at Westmont Downtown | Keith Center, 29 W. Anapamu St. The free lecture addresses how modern technology affects human relationships in an era defined by constant digital access. No tickets o more PR

White House: First Lady Melania Trump Announces 2026 Fall Garden Tours (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * First Lady Melania Trump Announces 2026 Fall Garden Tours September 29, 2026 The White House will welcome visitors this fall for the 2026 Fall Garden Tours, offering an opportunity for visitors to experience the historic gardens and grounds of the People's House. The grounds will be open Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM, and Sunday, October 18 from 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM. Throughout the tour, guests will enjoy the beauty of the South Lawn, the Rose Garden, th more PR

Zevin Asset Management Urges FTC to Go Beyond Disclosure in Regulating Personalized Pricing to Protect Consumer Trust and Market Integrity (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson Chair, Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Investor Comment: Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Re: Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Submitted by: Zevin Asset Management and under more ST