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State Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday November 01, 2020 ( 37 items )  

College of New Jersey: Comprehending Contagion - 5 Things to Know About Vaccines
EWING, New Jersey, Oct. 28 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news: With the race to a COVID-19 vaccine well underway, TCNJ's resident immunology expert helps break down what it all means. Amanda Norvell, biology professor and interim dean of TCNJ's School of Science teaches courses in molecular immunology, and the biology of human disease and prevention. Here are five things she says we should know about what vaccines are, how immunization works, and how we should approach a p  more

College of New Jersey: Student Research Boosts Trenton Circus Squad's Mission to Help Kids Juggle the Trials of Adolescence
EWING, New Jersey, Oct. 30 (TNSRes) -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news: Five TCNJ sociology students had a front-row seat at the circus last fall, when they took on a project to look closely at just what the Trenton Circus Squad does. The five-year-old nonprofit, housed in the city's Roebling Market, teaches children aged 11 to 18 juggling, ropewalking, stilt-walking, and other feats of derring-do, which, pre-COVID, they performed for popcorn-munching audiences. But the und  more

Delaware Gov. Carney , New Jersey, and Rhode Island Announce Coordination on COVID-19 Testing Guidance
DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 31 -- Gov. John C. Carney, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: Building on previous coordination among states, Delaware Governor John Carney, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, and Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo announce that their states will be working together on asymptomatic COVID-19 testing. Joint statement from the Governors: The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted our interconnectedness as states. It has also underscored the critical connection betw  more

Democratic Party of Georgia: On National Vote Early Day, Georgia Voters Break Records As Total Ballots Surpass 2.5 Million
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Oct. 24: Today, on National Vote Early Day, Georgia voters continue to break records across the state as we head into the last full week of early voting. Enthusiasm for Democratic candidates has drawn Georgians to the polls, despite long lines and technical difficulties. Voters are encouraged to continue to return their absentee ballots and take advantage of Saturday voting. See the historic number  more

FirstEnergy: JCP&L Rate Settlement to Support Continued Investments to Enhance Service Reliability for Customers
MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has received approval of a settlement in its base rate case from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) that will help build on service reliability enhancements made by the utility in recent years and allow the company to recover costs incurred to restore power to customers following severe storms. Even with the $94 milli  more

Grove City College: Anderson's Research is Key Part of Major Blue Whale Study
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 (TNSJou) -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: Grove City College Professor of Mechanical Engineering Erik J. Anderson's research and expertise in fluid dynamics is part of a major study that could lead to breakthroughs in the study of blue whales and the overall health of the world's oceans. Anderson is a co-author, along with scientists from New Jersey Institute of Technology, Georgia Tech, Stanford and UC Santa Cruz, of "Remoras pick   more

John Wiley and Sons: Liver Cancer Diagnoses and Deaths Impacted by Geography and Household Income
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Oct. 27 -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release: An analysis of information from a large U.S. cancer database indicates that patients with liver cancer from rural regions and lower income households often have more advanced cancer at the time of diagnosis and face a higher risk of death compared with other patients. The findings are published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society (ACS). Screening for liver cancer is  more

Major Gift From High Meadows Foundation Renames Princeton Environmental Institute
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- The Princeton Environmental Institute issued the following news: The High Meadows Foundation, a philanthropic organization co-founded by Judy and Carl Ferenbach III, a member of the Class of 1964, made a transformative gift to Princeton University that will support environmental research and educational initiatives through the Princeton Environmental Institute (PEI), the University's interdisciplinary center for environmental research, education and outreach. P  more

Montana Democratic Party: Missoulian Columnist - 'Gianforte Trying to Buy Montana Governor's Office'
HELENA, Montana, Oct. 27 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: After news broke last week that New Jersey megamillionaire Greg Gianforte unloaded another $4 million from his personal bank account into his floundering campaign for governor, Missoulian columnist George Ochenski has declared that "Gianforte [is] trying to buy [the] Montana Governor's Office." According to Ochenksi, "Greg Gianforte just set a new low," and "what his move actually shows is that Montanan  more

N.C. A.G. Josh Stein Wins $150,000 in PPE Price Gouging Judgment
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 30 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release: Attorney General Josh Stein reached a consent judgment against New Jersey-based Stephen Gould Corporation in a lawsuit he filed alleging price gouging during North Carolina's coronavirus state of emergency. As a result of the consent judgment, which was approved Wednesday by Wake County Superior Court Judge Vince Rozier, the company has paid $150,000 in civil penalties and other fee  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy and Department of Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli Announce New Jersey's COVID -19 Vaccination Plan
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 26: Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli today announced the state's COVID-19 vaccination plan, designed to provide equitable access to approved vaccine(s), achieve maximum community protection and build public trust in advance of an approved vaccine(s) "The strategic and efficient deployment of a vaccine will be critical to our continued fight against  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 24: Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 191. The Order extends the Public Health Emergency that was declared on March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. 103, which was previously extended on April 7, May 6, June 4, July 2, August 1, August 27, and September 25. Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed.   more

N.J. Gov. Murphy Signs Executive Order to Protect New Jersey's Workforce During the COVID-19 Pandemic
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 27: Building on ongoing efforts to safeguard New Jersey's frontline workforce, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 192, providing mandatory health and safety standards to protect all New Jersey's workers at work during the pandemic. "Since the start of the pandemic, New Jersey workers across all sectors have risen to the challenges imposed by COVID-19," said Governor Murphy. "Y  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy, Delaware, and Rhode Island Announce Coordination on COVID-19 Testing Guidance
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Building on a previous announcement regarding COVID reopening, Delaware Governor John Carney, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, and Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo announce that their states will be working together on asymptomatic COVID-19 testing. Joint statement from the Governors: The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted our interconnectedness as states. It has also underscored the criti  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy, Rep. Malinowski, Commissioner Caride Kick Off ACA Open Enrollment Period for Get Covered New Jersey
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 28 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 27: Governor Phil Murphy, joined by Congressman Tom Malinowski, Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) Commissioner Marlene Caride, Assemblyman John McKeon, Maura Collinsgru of NJ Citizen Action, and Shereef Elnahal from University Hospital, today kicked off the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period for Get Covered New Jersey, the state's official health insurance marketplace. The   more

N.J. Gov. Murphy: Updated Quarantine Advisory Issued for Individuals Traveling to New Jersey
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 28 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 27: Today, Governor Phil Murphy 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 California and Massachusetts, bringing the total to 41 states and territories. The travel ad  more

PSEG Foundation Awards $200,000 Grant to Thomas Edison State University to Expand the Military and Veteran Portal
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 27 (TNSRes) -- Thomas Edison State University issued the following news release on Oct. 26: Funding Will Extend Career Development Features to All Students and Alumni, and Enhance Online Cybersecurity Lab Simulations in Courses. Sonar, night vision, jet engines, satellite navigation - all pivotal innovations first utilized by the U.S. military - have important civilian implications today. With ongoing grant support from PSEG Foundation, Thomas Edison State University'  more

Rutgers Camden Offers In-Person and Telehealth Services to Camden Residents
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: Rutgers University Camden health care clinics are a vital resource for Camden residents, especially during the pandemic, when some patients face even greater challenges to receive care from a health care provider. The Rutgers School of Nursing Camden is working to raise awareness of the services that are available to Camden residents at the university's health care clinics located in the Housing Authorit  more

Rutgers University-Camden: Another Round? Public Policy Expert Talks Pros and Cons of Second Stimulus Package
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: With only weeks to go until Americans decide their next president, congressional lawmakers have renewed talks on a second round of stimulus spending. So, what are the prospects of a second stimulus package, the proposals on the table, and the pros and cons of a new bill? To get to the bottom line, we check in with Michael Hayes, assistant professor of public policy and administration at Rutgers Universi  more

Rutgers University-Camden: Study Shows Heightened Risk of Domestic Violence After Family Member's Release From Incarceration
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Oct. 30 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While one incident is too many, intimate partner violence against a spouse or partner has an alarming rate of occurrence - about one in four cases studied - following the release of an individual from incarceration, according to new Rutgers University-Camden research. "This was not something that we expected," says coauthor Dan Semenza, an assist  more

Rutgers University-Camden: Time to Abandon Electoral College, Says History Researcher
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Oct. 30 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: It seems like clockwork every four years: a U.S. presidential election takes place, the electoral and popular votes are tallied, and the debate over the use of the Electoral College promptly ensues. By that time, says Andrew Shankman, the discussion is long overdue - in fact, over 200 years and counting. "Most people have little knowledge of the Electoral College's origins and history, so this   more

Rutgers-Eagleton Poll: Biden Holds Large Lead in New Jersey, But Voters Don't Trust Polls
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 30 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: With less than a week until Election Day, former Vice President Joe Biden continues to lead President Donald Trump by a double-digit margin among New Jersey voters, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Biden wins big among all registered voters (59 percent to 37 percent) and by a similar margin with likely voters (61 percent to 37 percent); few in either scenario are undecided at this point.   more

Rutgers: Getting Ready to Run for Office During COVID Era
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: The coronavirus pandemic has made campaigning in the 2020 presidential general election like no other in the past century; even President Donald Trump was taken off the campaign trail by a COVID-19 infection. More recently, staffers for both Kamala Harris and Mike Pence tested positive for the virus within the last few weeks of the election season. Jean Sinzdak, associate director of the Center for American Wom  more

Rutgers: How Did Red Algae Survive in Extreme Environments?
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 30 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Red algae have persisted in hot springs and surrounding rocks for about 1 billion years. Now, a Rutgers-led team will investigate why these single-celled extremists have thrived in harsh environments - research that could benefit environmental cleanups and the production of biofuels and other products. Debashish Bhattacharya, lead investigator and a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biochemi  more

Rutgers: How Will Election Affect COVID-19 Recovery?
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: How will the country's response to COVID-19 change if Joe Biden is elected? Will things stay the same if Donald Trump wins a second term and are we headed toward another economic shutdown under either administration? Rutgers health expert Michael Gusmano tackles these questions in the first of six episodes of "What Happens Next: Election Edition" produced by Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Rutgers Biomedic  more

Rutgers: How Will U.S. Election Affect the Economy?
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 30 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: The economic future may hold more deregulation, tax cuts and a focus on fossil fuels. Or there could be tax increases on the wealthiest Americans, intended for critical investments for the future. James W. Hughes, University Professor and dean emeritus of Rutgers University's Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, presents these different views about how the outcome of the presidenti  more

Rutgers: Indian and Pakistani Women Diagnosed With More Aggressive Breast Cancer at Younger Age
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 27 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Indian and Pakistani women are diagnosed with breast cancer, including more aggressive forms of the disease, at a younger age, according to Rutgers researchers. South Asians are the fastest-growing major ethnic group in the United States with breast cancer rates increasing within the population, but little is known about the disease in this socio-culturally unique population. The study, published in t  more

Rutgers: Pandemic's Impact on Voting Rights and Election
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: The 2020 presidential election is one of the most anticipated in recent history with COVID-19, racial justice and the economy at the forefront and registered voters making their voices heard either with mail-in ballots or by standing in line to cast their ballot at the polls. Elizabeth C. Matto, an associate research professor at Rutgers' Eagleton Institute of Politics and director of the Institute's Center for  more

Rutgers: President Jonathan Holloway Praises Choice of Brian Bridges
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 31 -- Rutgers University issued the following news on Oct. 30: Gov. Phil Murphy introduced Brian Bridges, the United Negro College Fund's vice president of research and member engagement, as his nominee to be New Jersey's new secretary of higher education during an event Friday at Rutgers University. "Today marks the end of a nationwide search to find an individual who shares our vision, who is experienced and is fully committed to ensuring that a college educat  more

Rutgers: Trump Supporters Increasingly Less Likely to Trust Health Officials, Survey Finds
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 29 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: President Trump's supporters and opponents are increasingly at odds over the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey led by researchers from Rutgers University-New Brunswick and University of California-Berkeley. The findings, published by the Institute of Governmental Studies (https://escholarship.org/uc/item/17x4503p), found that, in April, 37 percent of people who approve of the president's   more

Rutgers: What Is Court Packing?
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: The confirmation of Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett eight days before the election by a partisan 52-48 vote has renewed questions about whether Democrats will try to increase the number of justices on the country's highest court. The move is particularly polarizing because Republicans refused to consider President Obama's nominee Merrick Garland to fill a vacancy that occurred nine months befor  more

Statement From NCJF And NJPCSA on NJ A.G.'s Office Support For Public Charter School Expansion in Newark
HAMILTON, New Jersey, Oct. 28 -- The New Jersey Charter Schools Association issued the following news release: Yesterday, the office of New Jersey's Attorney General filed a brief in the New Jersey Supreme Court in support of the expansion of six Newark public charter schools. According to the AG's office: "As the record plainly reflects, the charter schools at issue embody precisely what the Charter School Program Act of 1996 (~~CSPA"), N.J.S.A. 18A:36A-1 to -18, was designed to achieve. All   more

Stockton University: Poll Shows 2nd District Race a Dead Heat
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Oct. 31 (TNSRes) -- Stockton University issued the following news: The hard-fought House race in South Jersey's 2nd Congressional District is a dead heat in the week heading into Election Day, according to a Stockton University Poll released today. Democratic challenger Amy Kennedy held a one-percentage-point lead, 46%-45%, over incumbent Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a former Democrat who switched to the Republican side last December. The margin of error in the poll of 676 likely  more

Texas A&M: Naval Architect to Bring Expertise, Aquaculture Research to Ocean Engineering Department
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 29 (TNSRes) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Ocean engineering research has taken Dr. Mirjam Furth, assistant professor in the Department of Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University, around the world: Sweden, the United Kingdom, Japan, New Jersey and now, Texas. Joining the department this semester, she is excited to bring her research and expertise to both the College Station and Galveston campus - utilizing the resource  more

Thomas Edison State University Reviews 2 Additional Courses for College Credit for EdX's MicroBachelors Programs
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 31 (TNSCon) -- Thomas Edison State University issued the following news release: Thomas Edison State University has completed its reviews and will now offer college credit for a College of IT, Western Governors University's MicroBachelors(R) program "Introduction to Information Technology" and for Doane University's "Marketing Essentials," both offered through edX.org. The MicroBachelors(R) programs created by edX.org, the trusted platform for learning, is the first cr  more

University of Connecticut Health Model: Travel Ban Would Have Killed CT COVID-19 in August
STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 28 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following questions and answers: The governors of Connecticut, New York and New Jersey released joint statements on Oct. 20, encouraging people to avoid nonessential travel in the wake of a new wave of COVID-19 cases. Whether a travel ban is warranted or not depends on whom you talk to-but according to UConn Health's coronavirus model, it's actually arrived too late. The model is the brainchild of UConn School of Medicine   more

William Paterson Sociology Professor Vincent N. Parrillo Has New Book Featuring a Collection of His Lectures and Writings
WAYNE, New Jersey, Oct. 30 (TNSRes) -- William Paterson University issued the following news: Vincent N. Parrillo, professor emeritus of sociology at William Paterson University, has a new book featuring a compilation of his works over the past 50 years that focus on the themes of assimilation, diversity, and multiculturalism. The book, titled "Vincent N. Parrillo: A Collection of His Work," edited by Martie Ohl, is available on Amazon. The book includes Parrillo's public presentations, book f  more