CRANFORD, New Jersey, March 1 (TNStalk) -- American Atheists issued the following statement on Feb. 28, 2023: * * * In response to comments at an interfaith gathering today by New York City Mayor Eric Adams and his advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin attacking church-state separation and denigrating the nonreligious, American Atheists President Nick Fish released the following statement: The separation of church and state protects the rights of Christians, Buddhists, Jews, Hindus, and atheists alike.  more

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, New Jersey, Feb. 28 (TNSpp) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2023: The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today welcomed a recent trend by New Jersey public school districts of adding Eid to the 2023-2024 academic calendar and closing schools in observance of the Muslim holiday. Fair Lawn Board of Education is one of the newest districts to add Eid ul-Fitr to the 2023-24 academic  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 28 (TNStalk) -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following statement on Feb. 27, 2023: * * * Governor Murphy is expected to release his 2023-24 Executive Budget tomorrow, setting the legislative and fiscal agenda for the year. In anticipation, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) New Jersey Government Relations Director Jade Bechelli, released the following statement: "In 2023, 56,150 New Jerseyans are expected to be dia  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 3 (TNSgov) -- The Center for a Humane Economy issued the following news release: Animal Wellness Action and Center for a Humane Economy applauded State Representative Conor Casey, Washington-4, for introducing legislation to stop Nike and other athletic shoe companies from sourcing kangaroo skins for soccer cleat models. He has introduced the fifth state bill this year to address this distinct wildlife exploitation problem, building on similar legislation in Arizona,   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 1 (TNStalk) -- Clean Water Action issued the following statement on Feb. 28, 2023: * * * Amy Goldsmith, Clean Water Action's NJ State Director released the following statement today. "Governor Murphy's proposed budget reveals a shocking lack of urgency in addressing the climate crisis despite repeated commitments to the contrary and a historic $10 billion surplus. The governor has been talking a big clean energy game, but the continued raids to the Clean Energy Fund  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, March 3 (TNSgov) -- Cooper University Health Care issued the following news release: Cooper University Health Care announced a collaboration with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide advanced clinical training to members of its Emergency Medical Services system through a new clinical immersion training program. Cooper operates the busiest trauma center in the Philadelphia-South Jersey region, and its trauma team's military training programs is one of the  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, March 3 (TNSgov) -- Public Citizen posted the following news release on March 2, 2023: The Newark City Council unanimously passed a resolution in support of a nationwide Medicare for All program yesterday, sending a strong message of support for ending for-profit health care in favor of a universal system without copays or out-of-pocket costs. Newark is the 15th municipality in New Jersey to pass a resolution in support of Medicare for All. The effort is being organized by   more

MERCERVILLE, New Jersey, March 1 (TNStalk) -- The New Jersey Association for Mental Health and Addiction Agencies issued the following statement on Feb. 28, 2023, by President and CEO Debra L. Wentz: * * * The New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies (NJAMHAA) is elated with Governor Phil Murphy's proposed significant investments in the behavioral healthcare workforce. It is clear that Gov. Murphy and his Administration heard and responded to our shared goal of ensuring t  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 1 (TNSpp) -- Project Lead The Way issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2023: Phillips 66 and Project Lead The Way announced today $1 million in grant contributions to support the implementation and expansion of PLTW Gateway programs in middle schools across Phillips 66 communities in several states, including California, Illinois, Louisiana, Montana, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington. PLTW Gateway provides career awareness for middle school stude  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 2 (TNSper) -- The New Jersey Business and Industry Association issued the following news: The National Association of Manufacturers announced that NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka has been named to the NAM board of directors. Siekerka joins the NAM board to bolster the association's leadership in policy advocacy, legal action, workforce solutions, operational excellence and news and insights. She will help the industry advance a manufacturing competitiveness   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 2 (TNStalk) -- The New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement on Feb. 28, 2023, by President and CEO Tom Bracken: * * * The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is pleased that Gov. Murphy has introduced a budget that includes no new taxes and fees. We particularly commend the governor for reiterating his promise to allow the Corporation Business Tax (CBT) surcharge to sunset at the end of 2023. Now it is up to the members of the Legislature to do   more