PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 31 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: Harrisburg, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court today ruled that disqualifying a timely vote due to a missing or incorrect handwritten date on the mail ballot return envelope is unconstitutional. In the case, the ACLU of Pennsylvania, national ACLU, and Public Interest Law Center argued on behalf of two voters that they, and dozens of other eligib  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon dated Oct. 21, 2024: D. L. MARTIN CO., Mercersburg, Pennsylvania (N64498-25-D-0006), was awarded a combined $10,010,610 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for inspection, repair, restoration, and testing services for naval submarine antenna, periscope, and communications masts and hull mechanical and electrical systems. Each awardee will be awarded $89  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 22, 2024, from the Natural Resources Defense Council, New York: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0196 Comments on the Review and Renewal of Eligibility for Application-Specific Allowances * * * The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) appreciates the opportunity to provide c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon dated Oct. 21, 2024: EPSILON SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS INC., Portsmouth, Virginia (N64498-25-D-0007), was awarded a combined $10,010,610 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for inspection, repair, restoration, and testing services for naval submarine antenna, periscope, and communications masts and hull mechanical and electrical systems. Each awardee will be aw  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon dated Oct. 21, 2024: GSE DYNAMICS INC., Hauppauge, New York (N64498-25-D-0008), was awarded a combined $10,010,610 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for inspection, repair, restoration, and testing services for naval submarine antenna, periscope, and communications masts and hull mechanical and electrical systems. Each awardee will be awarded $891 (me  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Langhorne, PA Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced a major victory for Historic Bristol Borough, securing $2,217,000 in Community Project Funding (CPF) to enhance essential infrastructure projects that will significantly improve the quality of life for residents. This federal investment, part of the FY22 & FY24 Consolidated Appropriations Act, was championed by Fitzpatrick as part   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis released its initial estimate of third quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2024, which found that GDP grew 2.8 percent on an annualized basis in Q3: "Today's report   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued a 12-page white paper in January 2024 entitled "Lifetime Judges Confirmed During the Biden Administration Through 2023." During the first three years of the Biden administration, the Senate has confirmed 166 lifetime judges. President Biden's appointees have been historically diverse -- both personally and professionally -- and have included brilliant jurists like Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who the Senate conf  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: As a result of the National Energy Technology Laboratory's (NETL) collaboration through an interagency agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Methane Emission Reduction Program (MERP), the U.S. oil and gas industries now have expanded access to information about private sector providers of advanced methane monitoring technologies for use   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 31 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of tobacco settlement fund audits for 48 health care facilities in Adams, Allegheny, Blair, Bucks, Butler, Carbon, Chester, Clarion, Crawford, Elk, Franklin, Jefferson, Lebanon, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northumberland, Philadelphia, Potter, Schuylkill, Somerset, Venango, Warren and York counties. "  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Mixed-Use Housing Development Pilot Program Who May Apply: Municipalities, Economic Development Organizations, Redevelopment Authorities, Municipal Authorities, Industrial Development Authorities, For-Profit organizations. Use: Mixed-use site development, conversion projects, rehabilitation projects,   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 31 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday signed into law legislation authored by state Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., that would extend Medicaid coverage to doula services in the state. Under the new law, introduced as H.B. 1608 (https://us3.myiphide.com/index.php?q=ydWrqNZwlF_Nm56ZqGKhkc6jx6uQ06uU0aOmpdSqqmTPxqtnxpzJn8SpZpKeoZ151JrQaMTPpJ-qoZyik5WXo6DUkJ3EqKJikWhqVqh-n5SjZ  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 31 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024, on behalf of State Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Philadelphia: State Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., today applauded the signing of legislation that builds on current law to protect pregnant and postpartum incarcerated women to have it apply to incarcerated pregnant juveniles. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the bill (H.B. 1509 (https://us3.myiphide.com/index.php?q=ydWrqNZwlF_Yra5eoZqYmdli1  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 31 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * Lawmakers hear testimony on challenges facing firefighters, companies * * * OLD FORGE, Oct. 30 - Volunteer firefighting has changed dramatically in the last 50 years, and local companies are facing financial and logistical challenges to continue serving their communities. Officials and firefighters detailed their concerns, from decreased membership to an increase in  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 31 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following statement: * * * ERIE, Oct. 30 - State Reps. Ryan Bizzarro, Bob Merski and Pat Harkins issued the following statement regarding voting in Erie County: "We are committed to ensuring that all of our constituents in Erie County - Democrat, Republican, or Independent - have the information they need to vote and participate in our democracy. Our primary concern is holding free and fair elections, and always  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 31 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following statement on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) issued this statement following news that Lancaster County election workers uncovered significant voter registration fraud and York County is investigating potential voter registration fraud (https://us3.myiphide.com/index.php?q=ydWrqNZwlF_Yra5eoaSUkdJmkqfH3athxKKjYtOXqKmQzaabxKKUqdCool2YpF6T1aHOotXZoaLPmKimkpufrMbUq6HKl9mZz  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 31 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: Sen. Lisa Baker's (R-20) bill to amend and extend the Pennsylvania Underground Utility Line Protection Law, widely known as the PA One Call Law, was signed into law this week. This milestone coincides with the law's 50th anniversary, reinforcing its importance in safeguarding all Pennsylvanians especially the dedicated workers who maintain vital underground utilities, inc  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 31 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) has introduced legislation to fix state law so families of certain first responders are no longer excluded from receiving "Line of Duty" death benefits. "This proposal, called 'Joshua's Law,' is named after Firefighter Joshua Laird (https://www.firehero.org/fallen-firefighter/joshua-d-laird/) who tragically lost his life in the line of duty," s  more

JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: A resident of Duncansville, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of narcotics trafficking related to a six-month Title III wiretap investigation into drug trafficking in and around Blair, Cambria, Centre, and Clearfield counties, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. Douglas Hillegass, 62, pleaded guilty to one cou  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: A resident of Farrell, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to committing firearm and drug trafficking crimes, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. Tylon Cousin, 38, pleaded guilty before United States District Judge William S. Stickman IV to possessing with intent to distribute cocaine on February 3, 2023, and to possessing  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: A resident of Oakdale, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of wire fraud and money laundering, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. The four-count Indictment named Stephanie L. Bonincontro, 43, as the sole defendant. According to the Indictment, Bonincontro impermissibly used a $500,000 E  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following 8-page Research in Brief in July 2024 entitled "Locking Squatters Out: How States Can Protect Property Owners." The brief was written by Kyle Sweetland and Mark Miller. Here are excerpts: * * * Squatting is the act of occupying someone else's property without any legal claim or title to it and without consent from the property owner. Beyond trespassing, squatters often cause other trouble by selling the owner's belongin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council issued a 68-page report in January 2024 entitled "COVID-19: The Impact on Health Care in Pennsylvania." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Hospitals were on the front lines responding to the largest paradigm-shifting health crisis in more than a century. In its wake are a confluence of challenges that jeopardize our nation's entire health care system. On March 11, 2020, when the World Health Organization (WHO) d  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 31 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2024: Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) hosted school leaders, state officials, and advocates in Harrisburg for the second annual PA MASLOW convening to support postsecondary students in meeting their basic needs. "Over the past year, we have worked together with colleges and universities across the Commonwealth to ensure learners have access to the resources   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- President Biden answered questions after the Marine One arrival at Philadelphia International Airport: * * * THE PRESIDENT: I assume you want to talk about Elon Musk being here illegally. I'm only joking. What you got? Q: Mr. President, what do you say to the men that supported you but are not supporting Harris? THE PRESIDENT: They're making a mistake, in my humble opinion. Q: On the Iran strike, is -- is this the end of it? THE PRESIDENT: On the Ira  more

NEW CASTLE, Delaware, Oct. 28 -- President Biden issued the following remarks at the New Castle County Office Warehouse and Training Center after casting his early-voting ballot in the general election: * * * THE PRESIDENT: First-time voter. (Pointing to voters.) Q: Mr. President, do you want to -- Q: Mr. President, is this bittersweet for you today? THE PRESIDENT: Pardon me? Q: Is this bittersweet for you? THE PRESIDENT: No, this is just sweet. Q: Do you think she will win? THE PRESIDE  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- President Biden issued the following remarks at a LiUNA GOTV kick-off event at LiUNA District Council 12: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Hello! (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. Hello LiUNA! (Applause.) It's good to be almost home. (Applause.) (Laughs.) Well, God love you. I tell you what. You know, you guys build bridges, and you can't be in a better city. There are more bridges in this city than any city in America. (Laughter.) Look, folks, you know,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- President Biden issued the following statement on Oct. 27, 2024, marking six years since the Tree of Life synagogue attack in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: * * * Six years ago, as congregants prayed at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh on a quiet Shabbat morning, a gunman armed with an AR-15, multiple handguns, and hate in his heart, opened fire and killed 11 Jewish worshippers and wounded six more, in the deadliest act of Antisemitism in our history. It shattered fam  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: CARNEGIE, PA -- Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that Shaler Township, a community in Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District, is receiving $4.3 million in a federal investment for water infrastructure improvements. Specifically, the project will replace defective infrastructure in the Township's public sewer system through PENNVEST low-interest financial assistanc  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28 -- The White House issued the following remarks by Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff during a campaign event at the University of Pittsburgh: * * * SECOND GENTLEMAN DOUGLAS EMHOFF: Thank you, Meryl and Yoni, and thank you Pittsburgh. You've welcomed me many times to mourn, to remember, and to rededicate ourselves to living proudly as Jews. Thank you for opening your doors and arms once again, at this critical moment. We have one week to go. One week to turn th  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks at a campaign event at Shell Energy Stadium: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Kelly and Beyonce! (Applause.) Hey, Texas! (Applause.) Oh, it's good to be back in Texas. (Applause.) Thank you all. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, everybody. Thank you for being here this evening. Can we hear it for Ms. Tina Knowles? (Applause.) For Ms. Kelly? (Applause.) And Beyonce? (Applause.) What a warm Texas welcom  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 27 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks at a campaign event at the Philadelphia Youth Basketball Facility: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hey, Philly! (Applause.) Hey, Philly! (Inaudible.) Hey, Philly! (Applause.) Oh, I love this city. I just love this City of Brotherly Love. (Laughs.) (Applause.) AUDIENCE: MVP! MVP! MVP! THE VICE PRESIDENT: We're doing this. We need a medic. We need a medic. We need a medic. We need a medic. Sounds like w  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 27 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks during a church service at the Church of Christian Compassion: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning, church. Good morning. (Applause.) God is good. God is good. Good morning. Please have a seat, everybody. Please have a seat. (Laughs.) (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. And I see all our leaders -- young leaders here as well. S  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 27 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks in a press gaggle at Church of Christian Compassion: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi. Good morning, everyone. Good morning. Well, it is good to be back in Philadelphia, and we're going to have a -- an active day of speaking with folks in various neighborhoods around town and really highlighting something you hear me say often, which is: I truly believe it's a lived experience to know the vast majorit  more