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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Wednesday February 05, 2025 ( 7 items )  

AACR Recognizes World Cancer Day on February 4
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * AACR Recognizes World Cancer Day on February 4 PHILADELPHIA - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) today joins individuals and organizations around the world in recognizing World Cancer Day 2025. Led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), World Cancer Day occurs every year on February 4. Each case of cancer is unique, i  more

AFP-PA on Gov. Shapiro's Budget Address: "A Plan to Make PA More Expensive"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-PA on Gov. Shapiro's Budget Address: "A Plan to Make PA More Expensive" # Feb 4, 2025 by AFP Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-- Today, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his annual budget address to the General Assembly. Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) State Director Emily Greene issued the following statement: "Governor Shapiro talks a good g  more

AFP-PA Praises Senate Passage of RGGI Regulation Abrogation Act
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-PA Praises Senate Passage of RGGI Regulation Abrogation Act # Feb 4, 2025 by AFP Harrisburg, Pennsylvania --Today the Pennsylvania Senate passed S.B.186, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Regulation Abrogation Act. Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) praised the chamber and urged the House of Representatives to take up the legislation The   more

College of Medicine Researchers Awarded More Than $6 Million to Study Heart Function in Women With Preeclampsia
HERSHEY, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Penn State Health issued the following news: * * * College of Medicine researchers awarded more than $6 million to study heart function in women with preeclampsia Penn State College of Medicine has been awarded $6.1 million to advance the study of heart function in women who have experienced severe preeclampsia. This grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute will support research led by Elisa Bradley, MD, cardiologist and Associate Professor of M  more

Governor's 'Commitment to Pennsylvania's Students and Families is Clear,' APSCUF President Says
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties issued the following news release: * * * Governor's 'commitment to Pennsylvania's students and families is clear,' APSCUF president says For more information, contact: Kathryn Morton, kmorton@apscuf.org or 717-236-7486, Ext. 3007 Following Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget address, Dr. Kenneth M. Mash, president of the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties, has released the foll  more

Penn State Cancer Institute Achieves International Reaccreditation for Expertise in Stem Cell Transplantation
HERSHEY, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Penn State Health issued the following news: * * * Penn State Cancer Institute achieves international reaccreditation for expertise in stem cell transplantation Penn State Cancer Institute has once again earned accreditation for stem cell transplantation from the international Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), giving patients lifesaving cancer treatment in central Pennsylvania. Accreditation is required to perform stem cell transpla  more

PFT President Steinberg Applauds Governor Shapiro's Public Education Commitments
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers issued the following news: * * * PFT President Steinberg Applauds Governor Shapiro's Public Education Commitments PHILADELPHIA (February 4, 2025) - Following is a statement from Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) President Arthur Steinberg on Governor Josh Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget address: "Governor Shapiro's Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal seeks to make good on long-standing commitments that Philadelphia  more