NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 23 -- The Center for American Women and Politics issued the following news release: * * * Former U.S. Representative Will Challenge Incumbent to become Second Latina in U.S. Senate * * * Primary elections were held on Tuesday in Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming. Full results for women in these races are available on this post on our Election Analysis page. One more candidate is yet to be selected to advance in Alaska's top-four primary; full results post will upda  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release: Hemp-derived intoxicating products typically contain greater quantities of THC than are allowable under federal law and some products also contain elevated levels of pesticides, according to an analysis of commercially available products by the American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL). Researchers purchased commercially available hemp-derived   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The American Public Transportation Association issued the following statement on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * A Champion of Public Transportation and Dedicated Public Servant * * * American Public Transportation Association (APTA) President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas released the following statement on the passing of former Rep. William J. Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ): "Today, we mourn the passing of William J. Pascrell, Jr., a distinguished New Jersey politician who served with passi  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Advanced Study issued the following news release: A new study of ancient DNA by a team of international researchers, including Patrick Geary, Professor Emeritus in the Institute for Advanced Study's School of Historical Studies, provides insight into the development of and social structures within European rural communities following the fall of the Roman Empire. Some of these communities, about the formation of which little was previ  more

MONTVALE, New Jersey, Aug. 23 -- The Institute of Management Accountants issued the following news release: * * * The organizations will collaborate on synergies that intersect management accounting and professional coaching * * * IMA(R) (Institute of Management Accountants), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business, and the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the leading global organization for advancing the professional coaching profession, have entered i  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release: In response to the passing of Representative Bill Pascrell, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) and New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (NJLCV) released the following statements: "Representative Bill Pascrell was a fervent climate champion for New Jersey communities, our environment, and our democracy," said LCV Senior Vice President for Government Affairs Tiernan Sitte  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release: * * * City of New York's Department of Citywide Administrative Services Takes Top Honor * * * NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry's largest membership association, proudly announces the winners of its 2024 Green Fleet Awards. This prestigious recognition celebrates fleets that have significantly contributed to environmental sustainability. "We are immen  more

PISCATAWAY, New Jersey, Aug. 21 (TNSres) -- The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers issued the following news release: * * * IEEE is cited nearly three times more than any publisher in tech patents. * * * IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization advancing technology for humanity, announced that its tech patents are cited nearly three times more than any publisher. In this study, it was shown that patents that build upon IEEE-published science tend to have h  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: George Helmy was an excellent choice to fill the U.S. Senate seat. As chief of staff, he was truly exceptional and one of the best. George was responsive, professional, objective, respectful - and he was a true asset to Gov. Murphy and the state. We are fortunate that he will bring all these qualities to the U.S. Senate. We wish him well and the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is ready to assist  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement on Aug. 21, 2024, by CEO Thomas A. Bracken: * * * Congressman Bill Pascrell was the true definition of a New Jerseyan and a great friend of the business community. His door was always open when the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce staff needed counsel and support on issues critical to New Jersey. He was especially an advocate for small businesses and ensuring our transportation and energy infrast  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey issued the following news: Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center together with RWJBarnabas Health, has treated its 200th patient with CAR T-cell therapy, a type of immunotherapy that uses a patient's own immune cells to fight cancer. Harnessing the immune system to target cancer is the goal of a groundbreaking area of research called cell therapy. T  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey issued the following news: Generative artificial intelligence (AI) powered by human language has made remarkable progress and gained widespread use through tools such as ChatGPT. While it is mostly known for helping with reading and writing, scientists are starting to explore how this type of AI can be used in research. In a recent study, Rutgers researchers, including from Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarn  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 24 -- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey issued the following news on Aug. 23, 2024: ROCKVILLE, MD -- The Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) today announced that RWJBarnabas Health, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey received a 2024 ACCC Innovator Award. RWJBarnabas Health, Rutgers Cancer Institute, and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, was recognized  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 21 -- The Cooper Foundation issued the following news release: The Cooper Foundation recently received a $50,000 donation from Barbara T. Ferraro Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, which will support ovarian cancer research at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper. This generous contribution marks the second round of funding within a single year, bringing the total support from the Barbara T. Foundation to $100,000. The funds will help develop the next generation of inn  more

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- Visit Atlantic City issued the following news: Yesterday, Visit Mississippi and New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism (NJTT), along with Visit Atlantic City, proudly unveiled the newest addition to the Mississippi Freedom Trail outside of the historic Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. This marker, part of a series commemorating the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Freedom Summer voting rights movement, honors the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, Aug. 24 -- The International Housewares Association issued the following news release: To assist members and housewares suppliers selling product in New Jersey, the International Housewares Association (IHA) is presenting a webinar focusing on the key details of the New Jersey post-consumer recycled (PCR) content law, including background on the legislation, manufacturers and products covered, PCR content requirements, compliance, exemptions/waivers and penalties. The free p  more