HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: State Rep. Aerion Abney today voted in favor of Pennsylvania's new budget for 2024-25, saying that the plan will fundamentally change the way the state funds its public schools and provide a path toward equality in public education. "A public school education is supposed to be the great equalizer, but for decades, that hasn't been the case here in PA because of an unconstit more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.Since the early 20th century, researchers believed that movements on the right and left sides of the body were controlled by the opposite hemisphere of the brain and that handedness resulted from the dominant side doing a better job at controlling movements. Nearly 30 years ago, though, a researcher at Penn State proposed the complimentary dominance hypothesisthe idea that both more PR

NEW YORK, July 12 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: The Associated Press and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced they will work together to ensure AP's election content and services are accessible to local newsrooms in battleground states ahead of the U.S. presidential election. Select nonprofit and local newsrooms in key states including Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona, Nevada that are members of the Institut more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: The Senate approved Sen. Camera Bartolotta's (R-46) bill today to give hardworking Pennsylvanians the same tax benefits afforded to investors. The bill was also amended to include language describing the tax code for the state budget. Senate Bill 654 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billInfo/billInfo.cfm?sYear=2023&sInd=0&body=S&type=B&bn=0654) would bring Pennsylva more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release: * * * Legislation to crack down on predatory drug pricing practices clears state House and Senate * * * State Rep. Jessica Benham's bill to save community pharmacies and lower prescription drug costs by reforming pharmacy benefit manager policy is heading to Gov. Josh Shapiro's desk. "This is a huge victory in the battle to reduce the cost of prescription medicine for Pennsylvanians," sa more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release: After his vote to approve the state budget tonight, state Rep. Joe Ciresi highlighted its progress in delivering historic education funding and investing in Pennsylvanians without raising taxes as the reasons for his support. Pennsylvania's 2024-25 budget includes $1.3 billion in funding for public schools statewide, including reforms to the state's cyber charter school law to require trans more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- Bryn Mawr College issued the following news: Name: Clara Wells-Dang Class Year: 2027 Major: Psychology Minor: Creative Writing Hometown: Arlington, Va. Internship Organization: Vietnam Society Internship Title: Research Intern Location: Hanoi, Vietnam What's happening at your internship? We would love to hear what kind of work you are doing! I am working as an intern for Vietnam Society, a non-profit organization promoting Vietnamese art and culture  more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: A $4 million federal grant will empower Pennsylvania College of Technology to continue serving as a key provider of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training programs statewide and beyond in response to employer demand for more workers in advanced manufacturing. The Apprenticeship Building America grant - one of 43 totaling $195 million nationwide in a second round of funding, and the  more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- Bryn Mawr College issued the following news: Name: Kelli Eng Class Year: 2026 Major: Computer Science Minor: Data Science Hometown: Burlingame, Calif. Internship Organization: Integrated Personal Medicine Inc. (IPMD) Internship Title: Mobile App Developer Intern Location: San Mateo, Calif. What's happening at your internship? We would love to hear what kind of work you are doing! As an intern for IPMD, I am working primarily on the front-end developm more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- Bryn Mawr College issued the following news: Name: Emily Chau Class Year: 2026 Major: Psychology Hometown: Cherry Hill, N.J. Internship Organization: Nationalities Service Center Job Title: Survivor Services Intern Location: Philadelphia, Pa. What's happening at your internship? We would love to hear what kind of work you are doing! This summer, I am working as part of the Survivor Services team at NSC, which serves immigrant survivors of domestic vio more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- Bryn Mawr College issued the following news: Name: Ocie Tucker Class Year: 2026 Major: Literatures in English Hometown: White Creek, NY Internship Organization: John G. McCullough Free Library Internship Title: Library Intern Location of Internship: North Bennington, VT What's happening at your internship? We would love to hear what kind of work you are doing! This summer, I've been working at the McCullough Free Library, a public library situated in  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following statement on July 11, 2024: * * * Pennsylvania House Democratic Leadership today issued the following statement on the passage of the 2024-25 state budget: "This budget delivers a win for all Pennsylvanians. It builds a better future for all of us. It reflects the priorities shared by House Democrats and Governor Shapiro and demonstrates our ability to lead and work together despite a divided government more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) to eliminate Pennsylvania's Alternative Fuels Tax (AFT) on electric vehicle (EV) owners and replace it with a flat fee is set to become law. Senate Bill 656 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/billinfo.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=656) significantly reduces the procedural burden on EV owners, simplifies the proce more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice issued the following news: * * * A new study by Penn's School of Social Policy & Practice examines the potential of a joint program between Bradley Cooper's One Family Foundation and the Independence Blue Cross Foundation Institute for Health Equity on health care and economic insecurity. * * * A three-year randomized controlled trial by Penn's School of Social Policy & Practic more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on July 11, 2024: * * * WHYY: David McCormick Claims He Created 'Hundreds Of Jobs' In Pennsylvania. Records Suggest Otherwise Keystone: Dave McCormick Invested In Chinese Fentanyl Before Wanting To Ban It During Campaign * * * Today, Allegheny-Fayette Central Labor Council President Darrin Kelly continued the Don't Trust Dave Tour to call out new reporting detailing David McCormick's long record more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news on July 9, 2024: Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) will be voting "no" on Senate Bill 219, citing concerns over the potential increase in property taxes for seniors and longtime Allegheny County residents. Today, House Democrats voted to table all amendments that would be fairer for all Allegheny County residents. "I opposed Senate Bill 219 because, if passed by the House, it would allow the city  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news on July 9, 2024: Legislation to expand immunity from civil and criminal liability for donating food past its labeled, manufacturer-issued date unanimously passed the House Monday, according to Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), the bill's sponsor. Rowe worked on this initiative in a prior legislative session before taking it up again with Rep. Tarik Khan (D-Philadelphia). Date label more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news: State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) was appointed to the Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust by House Minority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster). The trust distributes settlement funds from opioid manufactures, distributors and pharmacy chains to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, counties, and municipalities for abatement of the opioid crisis. "I am proud to further serve the Commonwealth  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro signed SB 219, State Senator Jay Costa's Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP), into law. Now Act 53 of 2024, this program will allow Pittsburgh's mayor and city council to exempt or defer increases in property taxes for people who have lived in homes they own for a certain period of time in certain neighborhoods where the propert more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release: Senator Marty Flynn is proud to announce the passage of a historic budget that delivers significant investments in education, economic development, public safety, and support for vulnerable populations in Pennsylvania. This budget reflects our commitment to creating opportunities for all Pennsylvanians without imposing new taxes. Key Achievements of the New Budget: Education: * Over $1 b more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release: Senator Marty Flynn is excited to announce the creation of a tax credit for employer contributions to 529 tuition savings accounts. This initiative aims to incentivize employers to support their employees' educational goals, thereby alleviating the financial burden of education for both employees and their families. Addressing the Student Loan Debt Crisis: Student loan debt in the United S more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release: Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) shared her views on the passage of the State budget as it heads to the Governor's desk. A longtime advocate for school property tax reform, Boscola said, "while every school district in the 18th received increased funding, I am disappointed this budget missed out on providing significant property tax relief for homeowners." School districts in the 18th Sen more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: Today, the Senate passed the 2024-25 PA Budget, which Senator Sharif Street (SD-3) lauded as "historic" in its investments in the people of Pennsylvania. Despite missed opportunities to increase the minimum wage, end cannabis prohibition, invest in paid sick leave, and expand funding for Whole Home Repairs, Senator Street expressed his overall satisfaction with the budget more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: The Board of Governors for Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) met today and reaffirmed its desire to freeze in-state undergraduate tuition for the 2024-25 academic year. The Board is monitoring the progress of the state's budget negotiations. The board will hold a special public meeting to set the tuition rate in the near future once m more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release: * * * Kenyatta works to pass legislation that supports local pharmacies * * * A bill supported by state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta that would help smaller, local pharmacies stay in business while driving down medication prices for consumers is heading to Gov. Josh Shapiro's desk for his signature. Kenyatta was a co-sponsor on of state Rep. Jessican Benham's bill to save community pharmacies a more PR

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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to reduce the educational challenges faced by children of National Guard and Reserve members was approved by the House of Representatives today and is set to become law. Senate Bill 209 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/billinfo.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=209) was unanimously approved by the Se more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency issued the following news release: * * * Marketing Plan Aims to Reach College-bound Students and Their Families * * * The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) has been granted $369,000 from the Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) for the FAFSA Student Support Strategy project, to encourage completion of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA(R)) among  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Expedited Review Process, Greater Transparency for Permit Applications * * * In a significant move toward cutting government red tape, the state budget approved by the General Assembly included major regulatory reform efforts championed by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). As part of the comprehensive amendments to the state's Fiscal Code, the measure includes an overhaul of  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: HERSHEY, Pa.Since the first time she treated a child with neuroblastoma, Giselle Saulnier Sholler wanted to do the impossible for her patients. Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in children with roughly 700 new diagnoses every year. The survival rate is 30% and for patients who relapse following conventional standard of care treatments, the survival rate is less than 10%.  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: The state Senate Wednesday advanced a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would mark March 29 each year as Vietnam War Veterans Day in Pennsylvania. "Our Vietnam War veterans served our nation with courage, honor and dignity," Mastriano said. "Vietnam veterans did not always receive the warm welcome home enjoyed by previous generations of veterans. This bi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) to make the Workers' Compensation system more efficient by moving more benefit payments from paper checks to direct deposit. Senate Bill 1232 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billInfo/billInfo.cfm?sYear=2023&sInd=0&body=S&type=B&bn=1232) would allow individua more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) announced the approval of a fiscally responsible 2024-25 state budget today that is honest with taxpayers, creates new job opportunities for state residents, includes no new taxes and addresses the economic and demographic challenges the  more PR

EXTON, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- GEI Consultants issued the following news release: * * * Earth scientist brings environmental and consulting expertise * * * Ed Layton, P.G., has joined GEI Consultants as a Senior Hydrogeologist. Ed brings 29 years of broad environmental consulting experience, with a focus on remediation as well as environmental permitting in waste management, wetlands, mining, energy, and water. Ed has demonstrated success managing more than 450 complex multi-stakeholder pr more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: Thiel College Trustee Emeritus and former Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh Mark A. Nordenberg '70 H'97 and honorary degree recipient Laura Ellsworth H'24 were recently recognized by Pittsburgh's Rodef Shalom Congregation with the esteemed Pursuer of Peace Award. Nordenberg, a luminary in higher education, had been instrumental in transforming the University of Pittsburgh into a world-renowned resear more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Education issued the following news: The barriers and adversities that women of color in STEM fields face throughout their academic and professional experiences is well-documented in academic research. Dao Nguyen, a 2023 alumna of the University of Pittsburgh School of Education PhD in Higher Education program, was interested in how women can overcome these challenges to lead successful careers. "I didn't wan more PR