WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, issued a report outlining a new AI Adoption Maturity Model designed to help organizations move from hype-driven experimentation to repeatable, predictable value from artificial intelligence. The model provides a structured way to assess current capabilities, identify gaps and build roadmaps for "AI-first" transformation that aligns with business goals and risk tolerances. The report ar more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie Hails Strong Q3 GDP Report * Washington, D.C. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-7), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, hailed the news of strong economic growth in the third quarter. Wednesday's report from the Commerce Department showed that gross domestic product (GDP) grew at a rate of 4.3% in the third quarter. This is the fastest (link is external) rate of more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued a report in December 2025 entitled "Student Loans for Graduate School: Who Will Be Affected by the New Federal Lending Limits?" Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction A key provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (Public Law 119-21, 139 Stat. 334; henceforth, OBBBA), signed into law in July 2025, will dramatically alter whether and how millions of students  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued a working paper in December 2025 entitled "What Is My Home Worth?" Here are excerpts: * * * 1 Introduction The full-information, rational framework that serves as the backbone of many important economic models often assumes that agents know the value of their assets. In macroeconomics, the permanent income hypothesis (PIH) (Modigliani and Brumberg, 1954; Friedman, 195 more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests More Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens During Christmas Week Including Sexual Abusers, Violent Assailants, and Human Traffickers * Illegal aliens can receive a $3,000 stipend and free flight home to self-deport via the CBP Home app before December 31, 2025 WASHINGTON U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is delivering a safer nation for all American citizens th more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 24 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on Dec. 22, 2025: * * * ICYMI: State Board of Higher Education Posts Its First Ever Strategic Plan for Postsecondary Education for Public Comment The 21-member board will collect input on the draft plan for 30 days. The plan aims to increase postsecondary attainment, ensure there are affordable pathways to postsecondary credentials, support the economic and workforce development needs of P more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Mackenzie urge Gov. Shapiro to preserve law enforcement communication access * WASHINGTON, D.C. This week, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (PA-16) and Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) led members of the Pennsylvania congressional delegation in urging Governor Josh Shapiro to preserve Pennsylvania's participation in the International Justice & Public Safety Network (formerly known as the National Law more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Mackenzie Urges Governor Shapiro to Preserve Nlets Access * Washington, D.C. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, is leading a letter to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro alongside members of the Pennsylvania congressional delegation. The letter raises concerns about efforts to restrict or end Pennsylvania's participation in the International Ju more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 (TNSFR) -- Mercyhurst University, Erie, Pennsylvania, has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects and determined that they are culturally affiliated with multiple federally recognized Tribes, in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Based on this determination, repatriation may proceed on or after Jan. 16, 2026, following consultation and review of archaeological, historical, and geographic more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 (TNSFR) -- Mercyhurst University, Erie, Pennsylvania, has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and determined that they are culturally affiliated with several federally recognized Tribes, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Based on this determination, the university has announced that repatriation of the identified remains may proceed on or after Jan. 16, 2026. The findings follow consultation and a review of hist more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 (TNSFR) -- Mercyhurst University, Erie, Pennsylvania, has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and determined that they are culturally affiliated with multiple federally recognized Tribes, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Based on this determination, repatriation of the remains may proceed on or after Jan. 16, 2026. The findings follow a review of collection records, consultation with Tribal representatives, and more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 24 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Dec. 22, 2025: * * * In Lancaster County, Governor Shapiro Secures $147.5 Million Investment from Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories to Grow Life Sciences Industry, Create 250 New Jobs The Commonwealth is investing more than $2.1 million in the life sciences company to support its laboratory and office expansion in Lancaster. Under Governor Josh Shapiro's leadershi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 23 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, Environmental, Agricultural and Additional Grant Opportunities * NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction (SAEDR) Category One Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations. Use: To support projects designed to educate the public about the dangers of substance abuse and/or r more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly delivers 2025 Christmas message * Ahead of the Christmas holiday, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) delivered his annual Christmas message to Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District. You can watch his full message here (link is external) or by clicking the image below. *** Original text here: https://kelly.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-kelly-delivers-2025-christmas-message more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Announces More than $1.3 Million in Federal Funding for Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company * WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced $1,345,000 in federal funding for the Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company to enhance its facilities and help alleviate the shortage of first responders in Pennsylvania. The funding will be used to more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Announces More than $260,000 for Bucktail Medical Center * RENOVO, Pa. - U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced $262,470 in federal funding for Bucktail Medical Center to modernize its infrastructure through radiology upgrades and new patient beds. The funding will be used to improve equipment in the radiology room, both the wiring and the patient table, ensuring p more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center, Philadelphia, issued a report explaining how multiple federal systems work together to detect, assess, and communicate vaccine safety risks in the United States, and outlining improvements to strengthen public confidence after the COVID-19 pandemic. The report describes the "complementary components" of the national vaccine safety monitoring framework, from pre licensure clinical trials to post author more ST