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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday April 07, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Animal Advocates Applaud Latest Federal Charges for Dogfighting, Bust of Alabama Man for Dogfighting Syndicate
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 5 -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release on April 4, 2024: Animal Wellness Action today applauded officials for charging an Alabama man in connection to an illegal dogfighting ring he allegedly ran at three properties across the state. This is the latest in a series of dogfighting raids by the federal government from Indiana to Georgia to New Jersey to Maryland, whose perpetrator was a senior Department of Defense official. The man, Carl  more

As Autism in New Jersey Reaches 3rd Highest Rates in Nation, Inspira Health Fills Critical Gap in Providing Diagnoses and Resources for Families
WOODBURY, New Jersey, April 2 -- Inspira Health, a health care provider, delivering continuum of primary, acute and advanced care services, issued the following news release: Inspira Health is proud to announce the opening of its new Autism Diagnostic Center (ADC) to address a critical need in Southern New Jersey. The ADC is designed to offer early testing, diagnosis, and comprehensive resources to children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). According to the Centers for Disease C  more

First Liberty Institute: Atlantic City First Responder Appeals After City Refused Religious Beard Accommodation
ATLANTIC, New Jersey, April 4 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: First Liberty Institute and the Harvard Law School Religious Freedom Clinic asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to reverse a lower court decision that allowed the Atlantic City (NJ) Fire Department to deny a religious accommodation to first responder Alex Smith. Smith sought an accommodation to wear a beard while on duty. You can read the brief here (https://firstl  more

Heisman Trophy Trust Teams Up With The New York Community Trust to Help Thousands of Teen Student-Athletes
NEW YORK, April 3 -- The New York Community Trust issued the following news release: Nearly 5,000 youth in New York, Long Island, Westchester, and Newark, New Jersey, will receive greater support in the classroom and on the playing field thanks to more than $1.2 million in grants announced by the Heisman Trophy Fund for Youth Development. This new funding aims to connect young people, many of whom live in underserved communities, with programs that promote academic achievement, develop skills   more

Humane Society: Over 120 Dogs Rescued From Suspected Dogfighting Operation in New Jersey
WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The Humane Society of the United States issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: This week the Humane Society of the United States assisted law enforcement with the rescue of over 120 dogs from an alleged dogfighting operation throughout multiple properties in Cumberland County, New Jersey. Humane Rescue Alliance and licensed veterinarians also assisted on-scene. Law enforcement officials served search and seizure warrants on multiple properties early in the m  more

Massive Raid on Dogfighting Syndicate Celebrated by Animal Welfare Groups, Shows More Work to Be Done
NEW YORK, April 6 -- The Center for a Humane Economy issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy applauded state and federal authorities for their collaborative work on the latest crackdown in New Jersey of illegal dogfighting -- a major ring centered in Cumberland County. The series of recent busts in the state reveal a widespread problem of animal fighting that warrants action by the Congress on Senator Cory Booker's FIGHT Act  more

NAFA Unveils Esteemed OEM Panel Discussion at I&E 2024 - Insights Into the Future of Fleet Management
EDISON, New Jersey, April 3 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: In an era where the pace of innovation accelerates daily, NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) is excited to spotlight a cornerstone event at the Institute & Expo (I&E) 2024: the OEM Panel Discussion. Esteemed leaders from Toyota, Stellantis, GM Envolve and Ford Pro will gather on Tuesday, April 23, to highlight the future of the automotive industry, and its next phase o  more

The Andrew Goodman Foundation Celebrates A Decade Of The Vote Everywhere Program
MAHWAH, New Jersey, April 2 -- The Andrew Goodman Foundation issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: This year marks a milestone for The Andrew Goodman Foundation (AGF) as it celebrates the 10th Anniversary of its flagship program, Vote Everywhere. A decade ago, and in the wake of Shelby County v. Holder's impact on the Voting Rights Act, David and Sylvia Goodman launched Vote Everywhere to carry on the legacy of AGF's namesake and David's late brother, Andrew Goodman. During the Fr  more