TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 29 -- Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt issued the following news release: A federal appellate court panel erred by upholding New Jersey's ban on magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt told a federal appeals court. On September 1, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld a New Jersey law that criminalizes possession of a magazine carrying more than 10 rounds. Schmidt last week j  more

DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 2 -- Gov. John C. Carney, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: Governor John Carney, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), and the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) announced that COVID Alert DE will expand its reach to New York and New Jersey. Both states launched their versions of the exposure notification apps -COVID Alert NY and COVID Alert NJ- on Thursday. Delaware's app is already interoperable with COVID Alert  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following statement on Oct. 1 by spokesperson Will Baskin-Gerwitz: * * * Ahead of Donald Trump's fundraiser at his country club in Bedminster, New Jersey today, Democratic National Committee spokesperson Will Baskin-Gerwitz released the following statement: "Donald Trump today will tell his supporters in Bedminster that he's making America great again, while back in Washington his administration will be preparing for their Sup  more

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has been honored with the 2020 Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey's (CIANJ) Companies that Care award for a donation made in conjunction with FirstEnergy Foundation to Lake Riviera Middle School in Brick Township. The funds allowed the school to purchase a greenhouse that is being used to grow food for the school's culinary arts p  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release on Sept. 28: Forbes today announced two new video series, Innovation Rules and Scaling Up, hosted by Forbes futurist Rich Karlgaard featuring interviews with top tech leaders on topics like digital transformation and the future of tech.  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release: In the final event of a four-part series, Forbes will once again convene the world's foremost Chief Information Officers as part of its CIO Summit Virtual Series, powered by Zoom. On September 30, Forbes will explore "Digital Transform  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 3 (TNSPer) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: At the annual meeting of the KU Endowment Board of Trustees on Oct. 2, four new trustees were elected: Paul DeBruce of Mission Hills; Gerry Dixon of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey; Dana Hensley of Andover; and Dave Roland of Shorewood, Minnesota. Paul DeBruce graduated from KU in 1973 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He serves as CEO of DeBruce Companies and the DeBruce Foundation, and he i  more

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 29 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Billings Gazette is reporting that New Jersey millionaire Greg Gianforte is attacking Montana working families and organized labor to raise money for his stagnant campaign for governor. In a fundraising appeal sent this week, Gianforte's campaign said, "Mike Cooney promised that he would NOT sign any right-to-work legislation and force hardworking Montanans like you to join unions and pay dues agai  more

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 2 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In an interview with MTN News, Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney laid out his vision for "maintaining and improving" Montana's public education system, which he called, "the backbone of our economy" and a "top priority" for his administration. Cooney also slammed his opponent - New Jersey millionaire and private school benefactor Greg Gianforte - over his support for "stealing money... from public education and mov[  more

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 1 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: After being accused by Republican Attorney General Tim Fox of insider trading, New Jersey millionaire Greg Gianforte continues to draw fire over his extensive investments in pandemic-related companies. By the numbers: * The value of pandemic-related stocks Greg Gianforte has purchased since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis is as much as $1,422,465. * Publicly, Gianforte downplayed the virus, but pr  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following joint news release on Oct. 1: Governor Phil Murphy and New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of COVID-19 exposure notification mobile apps in their respective states that will serve as crucial tools to supplement the effort to trace and contact individuals subject to a COVID exposure. The apps, COVID Alert NJ and COVID Alert NY, notify users of potential COVID-19 exposure while maintaining  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 29: With the signing of the Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations Act today, the Murphy Administration extended a critical lifeline to an additional 60,000 New Jersey residents by expanding the minimum age of eligibility for the New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit (NJEITC) from 25 years of age to 21. The EITC is considered one of the most effective tools for supporting working families and lif  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 29: Governor Phil Murphy today signed the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 2021) Appropriations Act into law, working together with legislative leadership to enact a revised spending plan that manages to protect core priorities and deliver middle-class tax relief during the historic fiscal crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The budget plan also fully reestablishes the millionaires tax that expir  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 30: Today, Governor Phil Murphy signed SJR92, which designates September of each year as "Safe Haven Awareness Month" in New Jersey. "Safe haven sites are designated in communities across this state so that new moms and dads can surrender their babies safely and anonymously," said Governor Murphy. "I am proud to sign this legislation to bring awareness to the Safe Haven Act and thank my le  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 28: Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (S2050) to exclude combat pay from gross taxable income under the New Jersey income tax. New Jersey is the only state currently taxing combat pay, which is also untaxed by the federal government. "Members of the military put everything on the line for our state and our country." said Governor Murphy. "I am happy and proud that, even in th  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 30: Governor Phil Murphy today signed a joint resolution (SJR38), which designates September of each year as "Sickle Cell Awareness Month". "Sickle cell disease is an inherited condition that affects thousands in our state, predominantly those in our Black community, and those with sickle cell are also particularly vulnerable to COVID-19," said Governor Murphy. "To New Jerseyans who are im  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 29: Today, Governor Murphy signed the following bills into law: A-10/S-2949 (Coughlin, Giblin/Addiego, Greenstein) - Increases gross income tax rate from 8.97 percent to 10.75 percent on income between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, and provides up to $500 tax rebate to eligible taxpayers A-4721/S-2934 (Sumter/Sweeney) - Imposes CBT surtax at rate of 2.5 percent until December 31, 2023 A-4  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 30: Today, Governor Phil Murphy signed the following bills and resolutions into law: S-908 wGR/A-2480 (Singleton, Oroho/Murphy, Wirths, Schepisi) - Clarifies association assessment payment requirements in planned real estate developments. S-2436 wGR/A-4012 (Gopal, Greenstein/Mukherji, Benson, Houghtaling) - Authorizes pharmacists to order and cause to be administered test for coronavirus   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following joint statement on Sept. 30: * * * A coalition of 12 governors, including Govs. Jay Inslee (WA), Kate Brown (OR), Gavin Newsom (CA), Phil Murphy (NJ), Gretchen Whitmer (MI), Tony Evers (WI), Tim Walz (MN), Ralph Northam (VA), John Carney (DE), Steve Sisolak (NV), Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM), and J.B. Pritzker (IL) released a joint statement today on recent threats to the democratic process and reports of effort  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 3 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: As politicians in other states race to push reproductive health care out of reach, Governor Phil Murphy and legislative leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg and Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle, are stepping up to protect reproductive freedom and remove barriers to access for all people who need care. During an announcement event today, the Governor announced that lawmake  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 29: Governor Phil Murphy today advised individuals traveling to New Jersey from states or territories with significant community spread of COVID-19 to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state or territory. The updated advisory includes the addition of Colorado -- with Arizona and Virginia removed from the list -- bringing the total to 34 sta  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 1: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today announced the launch of COVID-19 exposure notification mobile apps in their respective states that will serve as crucial tools to supplement the effort to trace and contact individuals subject to a COVID exposure. The apps, COVID Alert NY and COVID Alert NJ, notify users of potential COVID-19 exposure while maintaining user pr  more

HAMILTON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- The New Jersey Charter Schools Association issued the following news release on Oct. 1: Today, Harry Lee, President and CEO of the New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association (NJPCSA), announced that Theodore (T.J.) Best will join the Association as its new Director of Government Affairs. "T.J. is a dedicated public servant who has been a tireless advocate for improving educational outcomes for all kids throughout his career," said Lee. "His depth of experienc  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 3 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Breaking news early Friday morning that President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, have tested positive for COVID-19 about a month before Election Day rocked the nation and upended the presidential campaign. David Greenberg, a professor of history and journalism and media studies and an expert on American political and cultural history, including the presidency, talked to Rutgers Today about this unpr  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 1 (TNSJou) -- The Princeton Environmental Institute issued the following news: A study of more than a half-million people in India who were exposed to the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 suggests that the virus' continued spread is driven by only a small percentage of those who become infected. Furthermore, children and young adults were found to be potentially much more important to transmitting the virus -- especially within households -- than previous studies have i  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 29 (TNSMon) -- The Princeton Environmental Institute issued the following news: Researchers from Princeton will help lead a $1 million project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) that will use artificial intelligence to simulate the nation's natural groundwater system in an effort to improve water management and help people better prepare for flooding and drought. The project was one of 29 nationwide that received a total of $27 million for the first ph  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Oct. 2 (TNSCon) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Stevens Institute of Technology and Seton Hall University announce the launch of an innovative dual-degree program, offering students an opportunity to earn an accelerated bachelor's degree in physics from Seton Hall and a master's degree in engineering or artificial intelligence from Stevens in five years. This strategic academic partnership, from two neighboring institutions with a stron  more

EWING, New Jersey, Oct. 3 (TNSGra) -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news: Three School of Science faculty members in the TCNJ Department of Physics have been awarded grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to support their research programs and engage undergraduate research collaborators in their work. Dr. David McGee, in collaboration with Associate Professor of Chemistry Dr. Heba Abourahma, received an NSF award to study a new micr  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release on Sept. 29: John Wiley and Sons Inc. (NYSE:JWa) (NYSE:JWb) and the open access project DeepGreen signed a collaboration agreement to distribute research published under the Wiley/Projekt DEAL agreement to open access repositories throughout Germany. Starting today, more than 500 German academic institutions participating in Projekt DEAL can automatically receive full text PDF and metadata of the articles pu  more