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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday February 25, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Association of Health Care Journalists: Black People Exposed to Gun Violence More Likely to Deal With Suicidal Thoughts, Says New Study
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Feb. 23 (TNSres) -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following news: Black adults who have been exposed to gun violence are more likely to deal with suicidal ideation throughout their lives, according to a Feb. 6 study. "Our study found that exposure to gun violence, whether experienced directly or indirectly, is associated with increased suicidal thoughts and behaviors among Black adults," said lead author Daniel Semenza, director of interpersonal viol  more

Educational Testing Service's TOEIC Program Signs Memorandum of Understanding With F1 Hire
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Feb. 22 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: ETS's TOEIC Program announced today a collaboration with F1 Hire, a staffing and career management organization specializing in matching international students with H1 visas to mid-size U.S. employers. Through this strategic relationship, ETS and F1 Hire aim to increase the competitiveness and employability of these students by connecting them with job opportunities through F1 Hire  more

Environment New Jersey: Win for Clean Air - EPA Electric School Bus Grants Reduce Air Pollution for Urban School Kids
UNION CITY, California, Feb. 23 -- Environment New Jersey issued the following statement on Feb. 22, 2024: * * * This morning, dignitaries including U.S. Senator Cory Booker, U.S. EPA Region II Chief of Staff Olivia Glenn, Rep. Rob Menendez, Union City Mayor State Senator Brian Stack and representatives from Van-Con gathered at the Jose Marti STEM Academy in Union City to celebrate the announcement by EPA of $19 million to New Jersey school districts to purchase electric school buses. The EPA   more

More Than 90 Maltreated Dogs and Puppies Removed From Self-Described Animal Rescue Group in New Jersey by Sussex County Prosecutor's Office, Vernon Township Police Department, and ASPCA
VERNON TOWNSHIP, New Jersey, Feb. 22 -- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: On Feb. 20, 2024, at the request of the Sussex County Prosecutor's Office and the Vernon Township Police Department, the ASPCA(R) (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(R)) assisted in the removal of more than 90 maltreated dogs from the property of a self-described animal rescue group in Vernon Township, N.J. The anima  more

NAFA Announces 2024 Board of Directors
EDISON, New Jersey, Feb. 22 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release: NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry's largest membership association, proudly announces its new 2024 Board of Directors, led by Mike Camnetar, CAFM, Fleet Services Manager for General Mills Inc. NAFA's Board of Directors comprises professionals from many sectors and enterprises, including technology firms, urban municipalities, foodservice enterprises, healthc  more

NAFA Thanks CA Legislators for Bill to Improve the Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation
EDISON, New Jersey, Feb. 23 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release: NAFA Fleet Management Association welcomes the introduction bill SB1393 by Senator Roger Niello (SD6) and Assemblymember Juan Alanis (AD22) to establish an Advanced Clean Fleets Appeals Advisory Committee. NAFA appreciates their attention to this critical issue and their constructive approach to improving the compliance process for the Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation (ACF). We look forward t  more

Rutgers Women's Basketball Partners With RWJBarnabas Health/Rutgers Cancer Institute and Kay Yow Cancer Fund to Establish the Rutgers Women's Basketball Cancer Support Game Plan
PISCATAWAY, New Jersey, Feb. 20 -- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey issued the following news: During its annual Play4Kay game this past weekend, the Rutgers women's basketball team honored cancer warriors from across the community. The Scarlet Knights presented a $50,000 check from the Kay Yow Cancer Fund to RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey to establish the Rutgers Women's Basketball Cancer Support Game Plan, which will provide funding assistance for underse  more