WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The American Association for Justice issued the following statement on Jan. 25, 2024: * * * The following are statements from American Association for Justice President on recent developments regarding the Texas Two-Step legal trick to escape accountability: BACKGROUND: After two failed attempts to declare bankruptcy in New Jersey, Johnson & Johnson is reportedly planning to attempt the legal trick for a third time, this time trying their luck in Texas. Despite news rep  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C., January 24, 2024 - The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind after the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities announced the procurement of 3,742 MW of offshore wind to Attentive Energy Two (1,342 MW) and Leading Light Wind (2,400 MW): "Governor Murphy's leadership is positioni  more

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Jan. 25 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following statement on Jan. 24, 2024: * * * The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Lincoln Wilson regarding a notice of appeal ADF attorneys filed last Tuesday in First Choice Women's Resource Centers v. Platkin to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit after a lower court dismissed the case. In December, Christian, pro-life, medical nonprofit First Choice Women's Resour  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 20 -- The Center for American Women and Politics issued the following news release: In recent weeks, the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, has published new briefs from recipients of our CAWP Research Grants. These briefs explore intersectional strategies for advocacy, electoral opportunities for Black women, and harassment faced by politicians on social media. Intersectional Advoca  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 24 -- The Center for American Women and Politics issued the following news release: Following 2023 off-year elections in states around the country, the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, has updated its rankings of states by women's representation in state legislatures. CAWP's rankings are determined by the proportion of state legislative seats held by women. Changes in our 2024 ranki  more

HILLSIDE, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- The Community FoodBank of New Jersey, an anti-hunger and anti-poverty organization, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2024: Today, at Elijah's Promise in New Brunswick, Johnson & Johnson executives, Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) representatives, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, State Senator Bob Smith, Deputy Chief of Staff for Economic Growth Eric Brophy, and Assemblyman Joe Danielsen gathered to hold a launch ceremony for CFBNJ's brand n  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 23 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: South Dakota and Texas Leads Top Rankings of Year-over-Year Increases, While New York Lags; South Dakota and New Jersey Lead in Monthly Gains, While D.C. and Ohio Experience Largest Declines Construction employment increased in 35 states in December from a year earlier, while 32 states added construction jobs between November and December, according to a new ana  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Jan. 24 -- Cooper University Health Care issued the following news release: Cooper University Health Care trauma surgeon John Chovanes, DO, FACS, USA, was the recipient of the prestigious John P. Pryor, MD Distinguished Service Award in Military Casualty Care, presented at the 37th Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) Annual Scientific Assembly last week in Orlando, Florida. The award recognizes EAST members who have distinguished themselves in the field of m  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- Environment New Jersey Research and Policy Center issued the following news release: During a special board meeting Wednesday, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities awarded a combined total of more than 3,700 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind capacity to Attentive Energy and Leading Light Wind. That will move New Jersey closer to Gov. Phil Murphy's goals of 11,000 MW of offshore wind power by 2040 and the state generating 100% of its energy from clean sources by  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement on Jan. 23, 2024, by President and CEO Thomas Bracken: * * * The disparity study recognizes the need for immediate action in order for there to be more equity in government contracting for Minority and Women-Owned (MWBE) businesses. The imbalances outlined have long been articulated by those affected - and is the focus of one of the Chamber's economic priorities that calls for equal opportunities  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 24 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) proudly announces that certified speaking professional, esteemed author and leadership consultant Richard Hadden will take center stage as the opening keynote speaker for the upcoming NAFA 2024 Institute & Expo. This premier event, which is the industry's largest gathering of fleet and mobility professionals, is scheduled to take pl  more

EDISON, New Jersey, Jan. 23 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release: NAFA Fleet Management Association, the leading authority in fleet management education, proudly presents its diverse and dynamic lineup of educational offerings for 2024. With a commitment to empowering fleet managers at every career stage, NAFA introduces an array of programs, seminars, certification programs and webinars designed to address both current challenges and emerging trends in the  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 26 (TNSres) -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release: State regulators have signed off on rules governing the operation of cannabis consumption lounges. Regulators are expected to review business applications in the coming months. Under the plan, dispensary owners would be eligible to open no more than one cafe. Patrons must be 21 to enter and sales of food or alcohol are prohibited. Fewer than half of legal cann  more

ROSELAND, New Jersey, Jan. 23 -- The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants issued the following news release: The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) is pleased to announce that Greg Tondi, CPA, CGMA, has been hired as Director of Finance & Administration, effective Jan. 22. Tondi was previously the controller at the United States Council for International Business in New York. At the NJCPA, Tondi will oversee the accounting department and will be responsibl  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- The New Jersey Business and Industry Association issued the following statement on Jan. 24, 2024: * * * NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka issued the following response to today's proposed NJ TRANSIT increase and calls from progressive groups/leaders to fund NJ TRANSIT by adding a Corporate Business Tax surtax to help fund the agency. With the sunset of the temporary 2.5% CBT surtax on Jan. 1, New Jersey now has the fourth highest CBT rate in the nation.  more

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: Step Into Swim, an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) dedicated to creating more swimmers through safe swim education, announced its ongoing partnership with key program supporter Fluidra. Fluidra is an industry-leading global manufacturer of commercial and residential swimming pool equipment and connected pool solutions. T  more