WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association issued the following news release: October 1, 2024 The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind after the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) approved the Construction and Operations Plan for the Atlantic Shores 1 and 2 (Atlantic Shores South) offshore wind projects off New Jersey's coast. On  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news: The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is excited to announce the co-hosts of the 2026 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Institute. Rutgers University Libraries, Kean University: Nancy Thompson Learning Commons, Montclair State University Libraries, New Jersey Institute of Technology Library, Penn State University Libraries, and Seton Hall University Libraries will co-host the second DEI Institute a  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- The Center for American Women and Politics issued the following news release: * * * Likely New Record for Women Governors * * * The number of women nominees for state legislatures has risen compared to 2022, but those increases are concentrated among Democrats, according to new data about women nominees in 2024 from the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University. Meanwhile, an all-woma  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Oct. 3 -- Cooper University Health Care issued the following news release: Cooper University Health Care's Vein Center in Voorhees, NJ, has been granted accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Superficial Venous Treatment and Management. "The prestigious IAC Vein Center Accreditation is a significant achievement for our Division of Vascular Surgery," said Francis R. Spitz, MD, FACS, chairman and chief of Cooper's Department of Surgery. "It is a   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- EMILYs List issued the following statement on Oct. 3, 2024: * * * Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed state Sen. Nellie Pou for New Jersey's 9th Congressional District. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "State Sen. Nellie Pou is a groundbreaking leader committed to fighting for the people of New Jersey. Her track record proves that when she sets out to make New Jersey better, she gets the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Food and Water Watch issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: This morning elected officials joined 75 concerned residents and grassroots groups from around the state to rally in support of the Climate Superfund Act, a bill before the state legislature that would make the largest fossil fuel corporations pay for the damages caused by climate change. The bill was introduced by Senators McKeon and Smith, and Assembly Members. Allen, Hall, and Collazos-Gill. T  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 3 -- The Institute for Advanced Study issued the following news release: The Institute for Advanced Study commenced its 2024-25 academic year on September 23, 2024, welcoming scholars from around the globe to its storied campus. The 267 visiting scholars, who began arriving earlier in the month, represent 35 nations and more than 130 institutions. Each is selected by the Institute's permanent Faculty based on the promise of their research, spanning the sciences and h  more

VINELAND, New Jersey, Oct. 3 -- Inspira Health, a health care provider, delivering continuum of primary, acute and advanced care services, issued the following news release: * * * South Jersey Health System ushers in new era by embarking on multi-year project adding 168,000 square feet of clinical space, and more parking to Mullica Hill campus, to answer rapid and projected patient growth and offer next generation care * * * Mullica Hill, NJ (October 1, 2024) - Yesterday, Inspira Health cele  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation issued the following news release: UFCW union officials bypassed secret ballot election to gain power over Green Thumb Industries employees, but workers now back decertification vote New Jersey Employees of Green Thumb Industries have filed a petition seeking an election to remove United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 360 union officials' monopoly "representation" over them. Michael Potter, a Lead Wa  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * This strike could be a disaster. It is going to cause disruptions to world supply chains and negatively affect the New Jersey and national economies. As evidenced by the recent Federal Reserve rate cut, inflation was finally somewhat under control - and the longer this strike lasts, the higher the probability prices will increase. And who knows how long this will last. We do   more

ISLAND HEIGHTS, New Jersey, Oct. 4 -- The Kennedy Forum issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: The Kennedy Forum today announced a $400,000 grant from Elevance Health Foundation to improve substance use disorder (SUD) outcomes and drive collaborations to improve the quality of care for mental health and SUD. Through this funding, The Kennedy Forum will partner with Mobilize Recovery to launch a national bus tour that will help serve community and peer support, evidence-based prevent  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Candidate Curtis Bashaw to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Senate. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will stand up for free enterprise, including by vigorously advocating for public policy solutions that will spur economic growth, support jobs, and promote businesses of all sizes' ability to continue to in  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Josh Gottheimer to represent New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will stand up for free enterprise, including by vigorously advocating for public policy solutions that will spur economic growth, support jobs, and promote businesses of all sizes' ability to continue  more

WESTFIELD, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers issued the following news release dated Oct. 1, 2024: * * * CHART is pleased to announce a new partnership with Unboxed Training & Technology, a leader in award-winning learning experiences, custom training content, and AI-powered learning technology. * * * The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Unboxed Training & Technology, a leader in award-winning le  more

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 3 -- Visit Atlantic City issued the following news: Visit Atlantic City and the Atlantic City Sports Commission had a successful summer hosting 24 events, conventions and conferences which generated 31,131 room nights and 80,984 attendees, resulting in a total economic impact of $40,359,889. This fall, Atlantic City is gearing up for an exciting event season, welcoming back popular events such as FETCH COASTAL, Atlantic City Marathon & Half Marathon and Triple Pl  more