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AG Henry Announces Settlement With Cameo App Over Misleading Videos Violating Consumer Protection Laws (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news:
Attorney General Michelle Henry joined 29 other state Attorneys General to reach a settlement with Baron, Inc., which operates as Cameo, for failing to ensure consumers knew that videos promoting products were paid endorsements purchased through their service.
The settlement requires Cameo to develop and maintain an extensive system to ensure compliance with all state consumer protectio more PR
Alpha Sigma Tau Chapter at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Honored With a National Award (10)
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release:
Alpha Sigma Tau's Delta Zeta Chapter at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was recently recognized by the National Organization for demonstrating excellence within the 2022-2024 biennium. Awards were announced at Alpha Sigma Tau's 45th National Convention in Portsmouth/Norfolk, Virginia, June 20-23, 2024.
The Delta Zeta Chapter was recognized with the Retention Excellence Award. T more PR
CASEY COSPONSORS BILL TO FIND AND CLEAN UP ABANDONED OIL & GAS WELLS, CREATE GOOD PAYING JOBS (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
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Pennsylvania has at least 27,000 documented abandoned wells including "orphan" wells
Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act would improve well detection and documentation practices and measure effects of well pollution on the environment
Millions of Americans live within just one mile from an abandoned coal mine or an orphaned oil and gas well
Casey has secured $109.2 mil more PR
DCNR Announces New District Forester for Tioga State Forest (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news:
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced that Benn Carlson has been appointed to serve as the district forester for Tioga State Forest, which covers 161,890 acres in Bradford and Tioga counties.
"We are excited Benn's knowledge of the area and commitment to sustainable forestry leading Tioga State Forest," Dunn said more PR
Dechert Advises Superstate on Launch of Crypto Carry Fund (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news:
Dechert advised Superstate Inc., an asset management firm modernizing the infrastructure of investment offerings, on the launch of their newest fund, Superstate Crypto Carry Fund (the "Fund").
The Fund's structure is novel, and investors may receive either tokenized or non-tokenized shares in the Fund. The Fund invests in digital assets. The strategy intends to take advantage of price differences between spo more PR
Dechert, Wharton Executive Education Launch Groundbreaking Business Program Partnership (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news:
Dechert LLP recently sent 50 mid-level associates from around the globe to the Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania for three days of intensive learning, case studies and more.
Led by esteemed Wharton professors on the Philadelphia campus, the program was designed to deepen client relationships and anticipate risks by enhancing participating lawyers' more PR
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Heartland Signal - GOP's Ryan Mackenzie "Says Automating Manufacturing Jobs is 'where You Want to Go'" (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
Republican candidate Ryan Mackenzie can't go long without promoting his anti-worker, anti-union agenda. New reporting from Heartland Signal exposes Mackenzie for saying manufacturing jobs being lost to automation is "where you want to go."
His comment came during a press conference with the Koch-backed dark money group Americans For Prosperity, where Mackenzie also "expressed opposition to more PR
DeSales Signs New Partnership Agreement With Swiss University (10)
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- DeSales University issued the following news:
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Attention students: Switzerland is calling!
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By Janelle Hill
Father James Greenfield, OSFS '84, Ed.D., president of DeSales, signed a new international partnership agreement on July 24 with Bruno Staffelbach, Ph.D., president of the University of Lucerne.
Starting in the spring semester of 2025, full-time traditional day students in good disciplinary standing will have the chance to study abroa more PR
Fox Rothschild Helps Expand Wagering Options for New Jersey Horse Racing Fans (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release:
C.J. Fisher, Co-Chair of Fox Rothschild's Gaming Department, represented NYRA Bets in its deal to become the Managing Vendor of New Jersey's online and mobile pari-mutuel account wagering system for horse racing.
The transformative agreement will, for the first time, allow New Jersey residents access to multiple account wagering platforms for placing bets.
NYRA Bets, the official advance depo more PR
Governor Shapiro, Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner, Legislative Leaders Host Ceremonial Bill Signing of New Law That Increases Transparency and Accountability of Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Cuts Costs, and Supports Local Pharmacies (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 26, 2024:
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Governor Shapiro has followed through on his commitment to increase transparency and accountability of PBMs, after calling for legislative reform in his budget address earlier this year.
HB 1993 grants the Pennsylvania Insurance Department regulatory oversight of PBMs to end predatory practices and save Pennsylvanians money on prescription drugs.
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Hollidaysb more PR
Morgan Lewis Partner Steven Browne Named 2024 Distinguished Leader by Law.com (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
BOSTON, July 26, 2024: Morgan Lewis partner Steven Browne was recognized as a Distinguished Leader as part of Law.com's second annual New England Legal Awards, which honor professional excellence in law in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
The Distinguished Leader Award recognizes lawyers who achieve impressive career results and demonstrate clear leade more PR
National Republican Senatorial Committee: The Honeymoon is Over (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release:
After rushing out of the gates to endorse far-left radical Kamala Harris, down-ballot Democrats are quickly realizing how toxic her support for dangerously liberal policies will be to voters outside of California.
In Ohio, Sherrod Brown immediately endorsed Harris but is already refusing to commit to campaigning with her.
In Pennsylvania, Bob Casey endorsed Harris as "the best person to meet more PR
Penn College Students Lead Nation in NBT Scholarships (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 26 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news:
Students from Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Engineering Technologies top the list of scholarship recipients from a national foundation devoted to skilled manufacturing careers.
Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, the charitable foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, awarded the scholarships - each worth up to $2,000 - to full-time undergraduate students enrolled more PR
Penn College Summer 2024 Commencement Set for Aug. 3 (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 26 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news:
More than 150 students have petitioned to graduate from Pennsylvania College of Technology following the Summer 2024 sessions.
A commencement ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Community Arts Center, with 100 students expected to march in the proceedings. The ceremony is for graduates and ticketed guests. A livestream broadcast will be offered on the commencement w more PR
Penn Museum Earns American Alliance of Museums' Reaccreditation Status, Signifying Excellence in Its Practices (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology issued the following news release:
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) has earned its fifth consecutive accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded to museums in the United States. Across the country, only 3% of 33,000 museums are AAM accredited.
First accredited in 1975, th more PR
Publication: Dean of Student Success Richie Gebauer (10)
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, July 26 -- Bryn Mawr College issued the following news:
Integrating Adaptive Practices in an FLC: Centering Trauma-Informed Principles Across a Learning Community Program
Authors: Richie D. Gebauer, Bethany L. Van Brown, and Nancy L. Watterson
Source: Faculty Learning Communities: Communities of Practice that Support, Inspire, Engage and Transform Higher Education Classrooms, Edited by: Kristin N. Rainville, Sacred Heart University; Cynthia G. Desrochers, California S more PR
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release:
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Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on August 13
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A total of 253 disciplinary actions, including 75 education requirements, and $142,250 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 154 underground facility owners, excavators and project owners in the latest enforcement actions by the Public Utility Commission's (PUC's) Damage Prevention C more PR
School record 30 Penn Staters set to participate in Paris Olympics (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 25 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news:
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. As the Paris 2024 Olympics kick off, Penn State will have a strong presence with a school-record 30 current and former student-athletes or club athletes representing 13 countries when the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad begin competition. Additionally, two current assistant coaches are competing for two different countries, seven current coaches are serving as personal coaches, a more PR
Shapiro Administration Invests $90,000 in Apprenticeship Training to Address the Growing Need for Skilled Butchers and Meat Processors (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on July 26, 2024:
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Penn State University's Butcher Apprenticeship Program will provide both classroom instruction and on-the-job training to address a growing industry shortage.
Governor Shapiro wants to open doors of economic opportunity and give Pennsylvanians the freedom to chart their own course by investing in all paths to success.
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Today, Departmen more PR
Teamsters Local 8 membership ratifies new four-year contract with Penn State (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 26 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news:
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The membership of Teamsters Local 8 has ratified a new four-year contract with Penn State that sets terms and conditions of employment and provides salary increases for the University's approximately 2,500 technical service employees working at Penn State locations across the commonwealth.
The contract, which is retroactive to July 1 and runs through June 30, 2028, was offici more PR
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT DAVID MCCORMICK 100 DAYS FROM PA SENATE ELECTION (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
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McCormick Has A Disastrous Record Of Investing In China, Lying About Where He Lives, And Killing Jobs
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Since launching his campaign for Senate, Connecticut hedge fund executive David McCormick has proven that Pennsylvanians can't trust him to be for them, from lying about where he lives, to his record of bolstering the Chinese military and investing in China's largest fentanyl produ more PR
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