Penn State Intensifies Lobbying Efforts Amid Opaque Disclosure Laws: Who’s Really Pulling the Strings?

State College, Pennsylvania — As Penn State University intensifies its lobbying efforts, questions are arising about the transparency of its activities and the potential implications for state legislation. The lack of comprehensive disclosure laws makes it challenging to ascertain the specific interests and entities that the university is aiming to influence. In recent years, many institutions, including Penn State, have ramped up their lobbying efforts, particularly as funding and policy decisions become increasingly vital. The university’s ascent in these lobbying initiatives has coincided with growing concerns over disclosure practices, raising alarm among watchdog organizations and … Read more

Police Officer Faces Lawsuit After Pulling Gun on Man at Florida Swimming Pool

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – A former police officer in Palm Beach Gardens is being sued for pulling a gun on a man who called 911 after a swimming pool altercation. The incident occurred last year and the lawsuit has been filed in the United States Southern District of Florida. Ryan Gould, the plaintiff, is suing Bethany Guerriero and Joseph Strzelecki. According to documents submitted in court, the incident unfolded on May 9, 2023, when Gould went for a swim at his apartment complex’s communal pool. A dispute arose between Gould and another swimmer, … Read more