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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, that has sickened 345 people across 27 states and hospitalized 36, …
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños Sickens 345 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration awarded $50 million to 11 organizations, including a $1.43 million grant to Lehigh Carbon Community College and a multistate award covering Pennsylvania, …
SBA Awards $50 Million for Small-Manufacturer Training Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation Friday that would authorize $250 million over five years to extend a federal cybersecurity program for rural electric cooperatives …
Bipartisan Bill Seeks $250 Million to Bolster Utility Cybersecurity Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Dave McCormick, R-PA, and Chris Coons, D-DE, introduced bipartisan legislation this past week that would establish mentorship standards across National Institutes of Health training and …
Bipartisan Bill Targets NIH Researcher Pipeline Attrition Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service issued guidance on an expanded employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave, giving businesses beginning in 2026 the …
IRS Expands Paid-Leave Tax Credit Options for Employers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Friday outlined more than $2 billion in federal investments in mining and critical-material projects, including a $25 million Pennsylvania project, as his administration …
Trump Administration Directs $2 Billion Into Critical Minerals Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Dave McCormick, R-PA, Tim Kaine, D-VA, Pete Ricketts, R-NE, and Maggie Hassan, D-NH, introduced legislation this week that would expand federal support for student-led mental …
Bipartisan Bill Would Expand Campus Mental Health Outreach Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman introduced bipartisan legislation this week to expand federal workforce funding for addiction prevention, treatment and recovery services as Pennsylvania seeks …
McCormick, Fetterman Target Addiction Workforce Shortage Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will require most eligible hospitals to participate in a national episode-based payment model for hip, knee and ankle replacements beginning …
CMS Expands Joint-Replacement Payment Model Nationwide Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is distributing $73.2 million in federal grants to expand children’s mental health services, strengthen suicide prevention efforts and increase …
SAMHSA Awards $73.2 Million to Expand Mental Health Programs Read More