NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 29 (TNSres) -- The Center for American Women and Politics issued the following news release: * * * The Center for American Women and Politics provides an update on women's representation in New Jersey * * * Women made significant progress in mayoral offices in New Jersey, according to the 2024 New Jersey County Report Card from the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University. Women gained 17   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 31 -- The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) announced today that 19 states across the nation have taken steps through legislation and executive action to tackle the costly and growing problem of osteoporosis. Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Mexico, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylv  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The American Council on Education issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: ACE announced today that Richard Helldobler, president of William Paterson University in New Jersey, is the recipient of the 2024 Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award. The award is named in honor of the late Reginald Wilson, who was senior scholar emeritus at ACE and founding director of ACE's Office of Minority Concerns, and is presented annually to an individual who has made outst  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following news on May 29, 2024: Governor Phil Murphy promisedthat his days of raising taxes on the people in New Jersey were over during a 2021 gubernatorial debate against Jack Ciattarelli. Gov. Murphy stated, "I pledge not to raise taxes." This year, It didn't take long for Gov. Murphy to break that fragile promise with his signing of A4011, which annually raises New Jersey's gas tax on both gasoline and diesel by 1.9cents until 2029  more

MAHWAH, New Jersey, May 31 -- The Andrew Goodman Foundation issued the following news release: On May 3, 2024, New York Senator Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright introduced New York Assembly Resolution No. 2084, a historic gesture to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the tragic murders of civil rights activists Andrew Goodman, James Earl Chaney, and Michael Schwerner. This resolution, which also names The Andrew Goodman Foundation (AGF) and Andrew's brother David Goodman, marks a significant mo  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 31 -- The American Water Works Association issued the following agency statement on May 30, 2024: * * * The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the New Jersey Section extend their condolences to the families, friends and colleagues touched by the tragic automobile accident in Magnolia, New Jersey, on Wednesday. A New Jersey American Water worker passed away and three more were injured in the accident. The AWWA family grieves with New Jersey American Water and th  more

PISCATAWAY, New Jersey, May 30 -- The Community FoodBank of New Jersey, an anti-hunger and anti-poverty organization, issued the following news release: * * * Local food assistance organizations came together for networking, speakers, and peer-to-peer discussions * * * On Thursday, May 23, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Food Bank of South Jersey, Fulfill, Mercer Street Friends, and Norwescap hosted Feeding New Jersey 2024, the second annual statewide conference on food insecurity for  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, May 30 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: ETS announced today that Omar Chihane has been named the new TOEFL(R) General Manager (GM). Chihane will work alongside Rohit Sharma, ETS Senior Vice President, Global Mobility Solutions, on the strategic direction, vision and growth of the TOEFL iBT(R) business. Chihane will oversee all business areas, including product and operations, sales, distribution and marketing. TOEFL, the w  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, May 29 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: * * * The world-class English-language assessment's new brand identity reflects its dynamic role in today's educational and professional landscapes, addressing the needs of learners worldwide * * * ETS announced today the rebranding of one of their premier assessment product families, TOEFL(R), led by TOEFL iBT(R), the world's most accepted and respected English-language proficienc  more

EDISON, New Jersey, May 31 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release: Safety is critical in the fleet industry, and NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry's largest membership association, is dedicated to advancing safety standards across the board. In support of this commitment, NAFA is hosting its second annual Fleet Safety Symposium, "Enhancing Fleet Safety: An Interactive Fleet Safety Event," from June 24-26 at Oakton Community   more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 29 -- Cooper University Health Care issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: The New Jersey Superior Court in Cape May County has approved Cape Regional Health System joining Cooper University Health Care. "This historic agreement will provide the residents and visitors of Cape May and Atlantic Counties with greater access to more health care resources, innovative technologies, and specialists," said George E. Norcross III, Chairman of Cooper University Health  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, May 29 -- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation issued the following news release: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) expanded its commitment to impact investing with the announcement of a new allocation of $325 million to advance health equity in communities that have faced a historic lack of investment. RWJF uses impact investments to accelerate its programmatic priorities and invest in areas such as housing, water, and infrastructure--which shape wellbeing--to help  more