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Rally in Shenandoah supports labor and unions
Pointing to the Pennsylvania Anthracite Miners Memorial in Shenandoah, former U.S. Congressman Conor Lamb on Saturday spoke about those workers, many of whom were immigrants who came to America willing to take an important and difficult job. The miners portrayed in the monument and their families would relate to today's immigrants who also came here working to make better lives for themselves and their families, Lamb said. He also said the miners would also support today's labor unions, which they helped create. 'Whose side would they be on?,' Lamb asked. The Pittsburgh Democrat was speaking at the Schuylkill Rally to Support Worker's Rights, an event designed to advocate for livable wages, the right to organize, safety enforcement and other labor causes. Former Congressman Conor Lamb speaks during a labor rally at the Anthracite Miners Memorial in Girard Park in Shenandoah, Saturday, July 12, 2025. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR) Staged by the Schuylkill County Democratic Committee, the event drew about 60 people and featured Lamb and officials from about a half-dozen local unions. Lamb, a Marine and former assistant U.S. attorney, represented the 17th District in Congress but did not seek re-election to his House seat in 2022 in order to run for the Senate election in Pennsylvania. He finished second in the Democratic primary to eventual winner John Fetterman, and is now in private law practice. On Saturday Lamb asked how many blue-collar workers, whom President Donald Trump had promised during his campaign to focus on, have benefitted from Trump's last seven months in office. More likely, he said, they have suffered from Trump's actions such as removing people from their health insurance, pushing legislation that threatens the future of hospitals and nursing homes, and therefore jeopardizing the jobs of many union workers, Lamb said. Health care is an industry that employs many blue-collar voters, Lamb said. 'But he (Trump) is taking a sledgehammer to it,' he said. Trump has broken his vows to side with the working class and instead is working for the elites, Lamb said. 'He picked Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos and himself, not the people of Schuylkill County,' he said. Liz Bettinger with United Steelworkers speaks during a labor rally at the Anthracite Miners Memorial in Girard Park in Shenandoah, Saturday, July 12, 2025. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR) Among the union leaders who spoke was Liz Bettinger of the United Steelworkers, who said that by diminishing safety net programs such as Medicaid and food stamps, the Trump administration was weakening communities. Pennsylvania State Education Association representative Enzo Capozzelli said that Democrats have historically been the pro-union party and continue to be, something that union workers should consider when voting if they want to hold on to their collective bargaining rights, have job security, earn living wages, and a have a dignified retirement. Ron Stabinksy with the United Mine Workers speak sduring a labor rally at the Anthracite Miners Memorial in Girard Park in Shenandoah, Saturday, July 12, 2025. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR) United Mineworkers official Ron Stabinsky said by cutting federal job safety positions from offices such as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Trump is putting American workers at risk, including coal miners. Schuylkill County Commissioner Gary Hess spoke about the importance of organized labor, not just for union members, but for American workers in general, and how it was important to vote for candidates that are pro-union. Among those attending the rally was Jenn Brothers, a former corrections officer from Susquehanna County, who as a Democrat is challenging Republican Dan Meuser for his 9th Congressional District seat. Jenn Brothers, a candidate for Congress, attends a labor rally at the Anthracite Miners Memorial in Girard Park in Shenandoah, Saturday, July 12, 2025. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR) 'Labor unions built our country,' she said in support of the rally's message.
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Court rules Maine can't enforce law prohibiting foreign spending on campaigns
Jul. 12—Maine cannot enforce a law voters approved two years ago that limits what foreign governments can spend on campaigning in state and local elections, following a federal appeals court decision Friday. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said in its majority opinion, written by Judge Lara Montecalvo, that Maine's foreign campaign spending law violates the First Amendment. The decision to stop the state from pausing the law is technically temporary and won't be final until the rest of the legal case is decided by a federal judge. The court is siding with several Maine utilities and media groups who sued Maine to stop it from enforcing the law in late 2023. The appeals court's opinion echoes findings from U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen in February 2024, who ruled that some parts of the law were appropriate but others were too broad. Montecalvo remarked that the law was both "overwhelmingly popular" with voters, with 86% casting their ballot in favor, but also controversial — playing out amid a lengthy legal battle over the construction of an energy transmission line that would run across Maine to connect Massachusetts to Canadian electricity. Central Maine Power v. EEC by Maine Trust For Local News on Scribd The energy project was unpopular with some voters, who have tried unsuccessfully to cancel the corridor in multiple elections, Montecalvo wrote. Various Maine utilities that benefit from the project — including Central Maine Power and Versant — have spent millions to oppose ballot initiatives targeting the effort. While both companies operate in Maine, Montecalvo wrote, both also have some degree of foreign ownership. The transmission project also involves H.Q. Energy Services from Canada, which Montecalvo said spent $22 million over 10 years campaigning against anti-pipeline races. An attorney for the state, Jonathan Bolton, told the appeals court in October that Maine has a strong interest in policing foreign influence on referendums. "This is not a law that was dealing with an abstract or hypothetical problem," he told the court last fall. "This was a problem that had recently happened in Maine." Montecalvo agreed Friday that Maine has a "compelling interest" in limiting foreign government influence in its elections, but not in trying to limit the appearance of foreign influence, which is broader and harder to enforce. "We note that the amount of uncertainty as to which corporations are covered by the law will potentially have a chilling effect," the appeals court wrote. "The Act does not set any particular moment in time for determining the level of foreign ownership, which — for publicly traded corporations — can fluctuate throughout the course of a day. As a consequence, U.S. corporations with First Amendment protections will likely choose not to speak at all rather than risk criminal penalties." Judge Seth Aframe wrote in a concurring opinion that Maine's foreign campaign spending law targets corporations and their right to speech. "Maine seems to be concerned that foreign governments will influence the outcome of Maine elections by inducing American companies to spread foreign-sponsored messages to the electorate through an American speaker," Aframe wrote. "But the Maine law does not seek to silence only foreign speech; it also seeks to suppress the speech of American companies that might have been swayed by it. Such targeting of an American speaker's right to engage in core political speech is anathema to the First Amendment." Copy the Story Link
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VERTEX Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Executive Appointments and New Board Members
BRAINTREE, Mass., July 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vertex Companies LLC (Vertex), a global consulting firm in business, AEC and legal industries, is pleased to announce several strategic additions to its leadership team, reinforcing the company's commitment to innovation, security, and strategic growth. Vipul Raval has joined the company as Chief Technology and Information Security Officer (CTISO). With more than 25 years of experience driving innovation, building secure software solutions, and overseeing enterprise IT operations, Vipul brings a wealth of expertise in aligning technology with business goals. His leadership will be instrumental in advancing the company's technology infrastructure and strengthening cybersecurity capabilities. Lisa Horning has been appointed General Counsel. Lisa brings significant legal expertise and will serve as a strategic advisor to the leadership team. In her role, she will oversee all legal, compliance, and corporate governance matters, supporting the company's continued growth and operational excellence. In addition, Sharon Siegel Voelzke, CEO of SSV Advisors LLC, has joined Vertex's Board of Directors. Sharon's extensive background in business development, client engagement, and strategic integration across businesses of varying scales will be a valuable asset to the board. Her experience in hiring and coaching senior executives, as well as guiding business performance and communications strategies, will support Vertex in its next phase of growth. Andee Harris also joined Vertex's Board of Directors. With over 30 years of experience in technology and professional services, Andee has led multiple firms through acquisitions and exits, including Challenger Inc. and HighGround Software. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Kellogg School of Management. "We are thrilled to welcome Vipul and Lisa to the executive team, plus Sharon and Andee to our Board of Directors," said David Tortorello, CEO of Vertex. "Each of them brings deep expertise and leadership that will help accelerate our strategic priorities and position us for continued success." These leadership changes reflect Vertex's ongoing commitment to building a resilient, innovative, and client-focused organization. About The Vertex Companies LLC Vertex, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, is a global multi-disciplined professional services firm that offers forensics, expert witness services, construction project advisory, compliance, and regulatory consulting. Additional information is at Media Contact: Lisa Dehner Head of Marketing ldehner@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Vertex Companies, LLC Sign in to access your portfolio
