WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Georgetown University Law Center issued the following news: * * * 'Character and Judgment': Chris Christie Reflects on the Value of Public Service in Discussion at Georgetown Law Former New Jersey Governor and two-time Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie visited Georgetown Law on April 15 for a wide-ranging discussion about the lessons learned from his career, the value of public service and guidance for the next generation of legal professionals. "Everybod  more

NEW YORK, May 12 [Category: Political] -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release: * * * ADL Welcomes Return of Israeli-American Edan Alexander from Hamas Captivity Edan Alexander is free at last. Shortly after Hamas began its attack on October 7, 2023, Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli from Tenafly, New Jersey, was able to speak to his mo  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 16 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve Ambassador provides inspirational words to New Jersey military JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. - Military personnel and chaplains joined together May 1 for the 74th Annual National Day of Prayer held here at the Fort Dix Chapel. Retired Brig. Gen. Robert Pleczkowski, Army Reserve Ambassador for Pennsylvania and former Army Reserve Deputy Chief of Chaplains, was featured  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Leads Members of NJ Congressional Delegation in Letter to Senate and House Appropriations Leaders Urging Emergency Funding to Strengthen FAA Air Traffic Control Infrastructure NEWARK, N.J. - This afternoon, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) led members of New Jersey's congressional delegation in sending a letter to Senate and House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee Chairs and Ranking Members  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Requests Answers on Termination of CDC Workers Overseeing Essential Programs for People with Blood Disorders WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) wrote a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., inquiring about reports indicating that nearly all of the Division of Blood Disorders and Public Health Genomics staff were put on administrative leave  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on Arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Newark, N.J. -- Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: "As mayor of Newark, Ras Baraka has a responsibility to ensure that facilities operating in the city are adhering to laws that protect the safety and wellbeing of occupants and residents. This incident is disturbing, unnecessary and indicative of tactics that   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on NJ TRANSIT Strike Newark, N.J. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: "The labor of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen moves our entire region. Throughout negotiations with NJ TRANSIT, their members have been clear about their concerns. It's incumbent upon both parties to continue negotiating in good faith to reach an agreemen  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on Passing of Sharpe James Newark, N.J. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: "Sharpe James was a beloved pillar of our shared community, serving the City of Newark for two decades as mayor and giving nearly four decades of his life to public service. I am deeply saddened by his passing, and I extend my most heartfelt condolences to his family, f  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Gallego, Whitehouse, Warren, DeLauro, Colleagues Demand Action to Prevent Corporations from Using Trump's Reckless Tariffs as an Excuse to Price Gouge Hardworking Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), led 31 of their Senate and   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Schatz, Coons, Murphy Joint Statement on Qatar Luxury Jet Gift to Trump WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Chris Murphy (D-CT), all members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following joint statement on reports that President Trump will accept a luxury jet valued at $400 million from the royal family   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Schatz, Coons, Murphy Lead 27 Senators in Introducing Resolution to Condemn $400 Million Airplane Gift to Trump from Qatar WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Chris Murphy (D-CT) in leading a group of 27 Senators to introduce a resolution condemning a   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Warren, Nadler Press Pepsi on Potentially Illegal Price Discrimination Against Small, Independently-Owned Grocery Stores WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with U.S. Representative Jerry Nadler (D-NY), wrote to Ramon Laguarta, CEO of PepsiCo, Inc. (Pepsi) demanding an explanation for the company's potentially illegal price discrimin  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Warren, Pressley Reintroduce Legislation To Suspend Garnishments for Student Loan Borrowers WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07), reintroduced the Ending Administrative Wage Garnishment Act of 2025, legislation that would provide borrower relief and support by suspending garnishment a  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-NJ Commemorates 77th Anniversary of the Nakba as Palestinian Displacement Continues The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today commemorates Nakba Day, marking 77 years since the mass displacement of Palestinians and destruction of their homeland in 1948. The Nakba, meaning "catastrophe" in Arabic, refers to the violen  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Cape May National Wildlife Refuge Seeks Public Comment on Draft Compatibility Determinations Cape May National Wildlife Refuge is seeking public review and comment on a draft Compatibility Determinations for research and surveys, environmental education and interpretation, and Wildlife observation and photography on the refuge in New Jersey. Cap  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter unveils bill to strip Newark ICE rioters from committee assignments WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today introduced a resolution to strip New Jersey Democratic Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Robert Menendez, and LaMonica McIver of their committee assignments following their illegal raid of an ICE facility in Newark, NJ. "The radical left has lost their minds - they woul  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 13 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Chattanooga State and Tennessee American Water Host Hamilton County Students in 2025 Elementary Science Olympiad CHATTANOOGA, TN (May 13, 2025) - The Elementary Science Olympiad, an annual event educating Hamilton County youth about STEM, returned this year with a record number of elementary students in attendance. The Elementary Science Olympiad is a p  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Condemns Administration's Threats Against Sitting Members of Congress Washington, D.C. - Congressional Hispanic Caucus leadership issued the following statement regarding reports that the Department of Homeland Security is considering the arrest of three sitting members of Congress from New Jersey, Reps. Rob Menendez, Bonnie Watson Coleman and LaMonica McIver: "The Trump-Va  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Chris Smith's Statement on the Release of American Hostage, Edan Alexander, from Hamas Captivity Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to confirmation of the release of an American hostage held in captivity by Hamas: "I am relieved to know Edan Alexander, an American from New Jersey, will soon be reunit  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Announces Introduction of Bill to Codify President Trump's Executive Order Lowering Drug Prices for Americans Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement in support of President Trump's executive order, signed today, which will tie what Medicare pays for prescription drugs to the lowest prices paid in other developed countries. "Today,   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Condemns Lawless Actions of Congressional Members and Newark Mayor Breaking Into NJ ICE Detention Center Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew condemned the actions of three members of Congress and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who, along with protesters, broke into an ICE detention center in Newark earlier today. "What we saw today is beyond unacceptable," said Congre  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Stands Ready to Fight, Slams Democrats' Latest Push for North Jersey Casinos Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement upon learning that Democrat State Senators Vin Gopal and Paul Sarlo have introduced legislation and are pushing for a new referendum to expand casino gaming to Monmouth Park and Meadowlands Racetracks in North Jersey.   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Norma Torres Condemns and Demands Investigation into ICE's Attack on Members of Congress Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA) is calling for an immediate and full investigation into the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, who recently engaged in a violent and unconscionable attack on members of Congress while they were conducting overs  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 12, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Pou Celebrates Release of New Jerseyan and Last American Hostage Edan Alexander PATERSON, NJ - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today celebrated the release of Edan Alexander, a New Jerseyan who has been held hostage by the terrorist group Hamas for the last 584 days. "I am overjoyed that Edan Alexander has finally been released by Hamas terrorists and will soon be re  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Pou to FAA Officials: "We Need Answers, We Need Urgency, and We Need Funding!" House hearing hosts FAA heads as Newark Airport problems spiral WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today used a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing to grill officials at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for answers on the continuing chaos and fa  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 16 -- DIGroup Architecture issued the following news release: * * * Designing with Purpose: DIG's Graphics Studio Transforms Spaces into Experiences DIG is redefining how environments are experienced by embedding environmental graphics, signage and wayfinding design into the architectural process - right from the start. At a time when user experience drives design, DIG's in-house Graphics Studio sets the firm apart by delivering immersive visual storytelling and  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on May 12, 2025: * * * DGA Statement on Donald Trump's Endorsement in the New Jersey Governors Race Today, DGA Communications Director Sam Newton released the following statement on Donald Trump's endorsement of Jack Ciattarelli in the New Jersey Republican gubernatorial primary: "This endorsement just confirms what we already knew: Jack Ciattarelli would put Donald Trump before New Jersey. As Governor,  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 15 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Environmental Boost: Pennsylvania American Water Enhances York's Wastewater System with $6.5 Million Investment YORK, Pa. (May 15, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water is investing millions of dollars into pipe lining projects across the City of York's wastewater collection system - with more than $6.5 million in improvements completed or planned for 2024   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $650,000 Grant to Assess and Clean up Communities in Camden, NJ NEW YORK - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Camden Redevelopment Agency in New Jersey has been selected to receive $650,000 in Brownfields funding to assess, clean up, and revitalize local lands. These investments support locally driven redevelopment, unlocking economic opportuni  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, May 16 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Forbes Releases 10th Edition Of 30 Under 30 Asia List 2025 List Highlights 300 Outstanding Young Entrepreneurs and Innovators from across the Asia-Pacific Region #ForbesU30Asia #ForbesUnder30 SINGAPORE (May 15, 2025) - Forbes released today the 10th annual edition of its "30 Under 30 Asia" list, featuring 300 young entrepreneurs, leaders and innovators across the Asia-Pacific region, all  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Examining Threats to ICE Operations" at 2 p.m. on May 20, 2025, at 2141 Rayburn House Office Building: The hearing will examine the importance of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers, including the Delaney Hall Facility in Newark, New Jersey. Additionally, the hearing will also explore how the Trump-Vance Administration is committed to enforcin  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Pallone Bill to Honor Bill Pascrell at Paterson Great Falls WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed legislation authored by Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) to rename two prominent sites at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of the late Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. The Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridg  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Are Securing the Border While House Democrats Want to Empty the Jails WASHINGTON -- This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed House Democrats engaging in a physical altercation with ICE agents and provided an update on budget reconciliation. Watch the Speaker's full remarks here On House Democrats engaging in a physical   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * House Republicans on Offense in Key Hispanic Districts As House Republicans are continuing to earn the votes and trust of Latino voters, Democrats are being put on defense in key battleground districts with large Hispanic populations, according to a new report. Latino voters helped power GOP gains in 2024, including seats in South Texas and New Jersey, where House Democrats barely held on.  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE, FBI investigation reveals illegal alien from Guatemala fraudulently sponsored unaccompanied alien children WASHINGTON -- An illegal alien from Guatemala was charged in a criminal complaint filed in the District of New Jersey for allegedly submitting sponsorship applications with false statements to the U.S. government to gain custody of two unaccom  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In Response to Deadly Port Newark Fire, Rep. Sherrill Introduces Bill To Protect Firefighters On Monday, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill introduced legislation to keep firefighters safe in crisis situations by improving equipment, training, and staffing for departments' emergency rescue teams. In addition to bipartisan support from Congressman Don Bacon, Sherrill's legislation earned the en  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 12 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Indiana American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grantee: The Shirley Heinze Land Trust GARY, IND. - May 12, 2025 - Indiana American Water is proud to share that the American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), provided Shir  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release on May 13, 2025: * * * Jack Ciattarelli Gets Trump Endorsement After Months of Begging "Jack, who after getting to know and understand MAGA, has gone ALL IN, and is now 100% (PLUS!)." Last night, Donald Trump endorsed Republican New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli. This is the sam  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 14 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson to Participate in the Goldman Sachs 46th Annual Global Healthcare Conference New Brunswick, N.J., May 14 th, 2025 - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) will participate in the Goldman Sachs 46 th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, June 11 th, 2025. Management will participate in a Fireside Chat at 3:20 p.m. Eastern Time. This live audio   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Launches Second Annual Law Enforcement Hometown Heroes Initiative during National Police Week Contact: Riley Pingree (link sends email) (May 13, 2025) LEBANON BOROUGH, NJ - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) launched his second annual Law Enforcement Hometown Heroes initiative in conjunction with the start of National Police Week (May 11-17, 2025). This initiative recognizes excepti  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, May 16 -- New Jersey City University issued the following news: * * * Kean University and New Jersey City University Sign Letter of Intent in Next Step Toward Historic Merger UNION, N.J. | Kean University and New Jersey City University (NJCU) today signed a Letter of Intent (LOI), advancing a proposed historic merger that would integrate NJCU into Kean and enhance access to innovative and inclusive higher education across New Jersey. Read President Acebo's Remarks |  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 16 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Kentucky American Water Files Rate Request Driven by More Than $212 Million in Investment LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 16, 2025) - Kentucky American Water filed a request today with the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) for new rates, reflecting more than $212 million in system investments. The request reinforces the company's commitment to replacing aging   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson and House Vote to Name Parts of Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park After the Late Rep. Bill Pascrell Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the House voted to pass H.R. 249 (link is external) to name parts of Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park after his late friend and colleague, Rep. Bill Pascrell. "My late fri  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * League of Women Voters Responds to Arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States and the League of Women Voters of New Jersey released the following joint statement in response to the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka outside an ICE detention facility in New Jersey: "We are deeply alarmed over the arrest of Mayor Baraka while attempting t  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 13, 2025: * * * McIver on the Passing of Fmr. Newark Mayor Sharpe James NEWARK, NJ -- Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) released the following statement on the passing of former Newark Mayor Sharpe James: "Mayor Sharpe James was a leader whose influence shaped the very identity of our city. Newark's longest-serving mayor, SharpeJames dedicated his life to public service, striving to  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * McIver Statement on Her Experience at Delaney Hall, ICE Mistreatment, Mayor Arrest NEWARK, NJ - After her visit yesterday to Delaney Hall and the ensuing chaos, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) released the following statement about what transpired at, and after, what should have been a routine oversight visit in her district: "Yesterday, at Delaney Hall, I witnessed firsthand the chaos a  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez Statement on Delaney Hall NEWARK, N.J. \- Representative Rob Menendez (NJ-08) released the following statement on the events that occurred at Delaney Hall today: "What occurred at Delaney Hall today should shake every American to their core. As Members of Congress, we have a legal right to conduct oversight at any DHS facility without prior notice, as we have already done twice this yea  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 13 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * New Breast Implant Closes the Reconstruction Gap for 1 in 7 Women After Breast Cancer Surgery Irvine, Calif. - May 13, 2025 - Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a global leader in breast aesthetics and reconstruction 1, today announced the U.S. launch of MENTOR(tm) MemoryGel(tm) Enhance Breast Implants, filling a critical gap in comprehensive breast cancer care for women wh  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 14 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey American Water and Salem City Celebrate Groundbreaking of New Water Infrastructure and PFAS Treatment System SALEM, N.J. - MAY 14, 2025 - New Jersey American Water and the City of Salem, today, broke ground on a major new infrastructure project that will enhance water quality and public health for thousands of local residents in Salem, NJ. The   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Lawmakers Advance Bill to Shine Light on Utility Votes at PJM Committee Vote Marks Step Toward Greater Public Oversight of Utility Positions on Regional Grid Decisions TRENTON, NJ - A bill to bring long-overdue transparency to how New Jersey's utilities vote at PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator that serves New Jersey, cleared a key legislative hurdle today wit  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey Transit Teamsters Launch First Strike at the Railroad in 42 Years Press Contact: Kara Deniz Phone: (202) 497-6610 Email: KDeniz@teamster.org (NEWARK, N.J.) - This morning, 450 locomotive engineers at New Jersey Transit (NJT) will launch the first strike at the railroad since 1983. The railroaders are represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey Transit Teamsters Protest Outside Railroad's HQ Ahead of Potential Strike Press Contact: Kara Deniz Phone: (202) 497-6610 Email: kdeniz@teamster.org (NEWARK, N.J.) - With a potential strike looming Friday, May, 16 at 12:01 a.m., New Jersey Transit (NJT) locomotive engineers represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) protested   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: "With Medicaid threatened, Kean's committee seat may cost him" [NJ Spotlight News] Kean Jr. voting to advance House Republicans' proposed Medicaid cuts would be "politically toxic" NJ Spotlight News is highlighting how Tom Kean Jr. is poised to help Republicans gut Medicaid, a program that roughly 2 million people across New Jersey rely on for health care coverage - all to pay  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 14 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Newark Could be Home to Yet Another Gas-Fired Power Plant, Despite Long-Standing Heavy Pollution and Community Opposition Newark, NJ -- The state of New Jersey is on the brink of approving yet another gas power plant in Newark, which would be the fourth in this city alone. Earlier this year, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's (NJDEP) approved plans to move fo  more

NEW YORK, May 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * NICE Reports 12% Year-Over-Year Cloud Revenue Growth for the First Quarter 2025 and Raises Full-Year 2025 EPS Guidance * Double-digit year-over-year EPS growth * Cash from operations was a quarterly record of $285 million and increased 12% year over year * Company announces new $500 million share repurchase program Hoboken, New Jersey, May 1  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, May 15 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern legal experts on SCOTUS oral arguments on birthright citizenship CHICAGO --- The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments today in the Trump administration's efforts to implement the president's executive order ending birthright citizenship. The primary issue before the Court is whether lower-court judges can issue universal injunctions to block an order nationwide. The dispute, w  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone After 26 Hour Markup: Republicans Have No Answers for 13.7 Million Americans Losing Their Health Care on Their Watch Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement after Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans advanced the largest Medicaid cut in history in their budget  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone After 26 Hour Markup: Republicans Have No Answers for 13.7 Million Americans Losing Their Health Care on Their Watch Washington, D.C. -Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee released the following statement after Republicans advanced the largest Medicaid cut in history in their budget reconciliation bill: "It's outrageous Republic  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 13, 2025: * * * Pallone at Committee Markup: Republicans Are Taking Health Care Away From At Least 13.7 Million Americans Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks as prepared at today's full committee markup of the Republican partisan budget reconciliation bill: For  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 11, 2025: * * * Pallone Blasts Republicans' Catastrophic Health Care Cuts Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after House Republicans unveiled their bill to cut Medicaid and take health care away from millions of Americans: "Republicans finally released the bil  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Recognizes Outstanding High School Students at Spring Awards Ceremony Long Branch, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced the recipients of the Congressional Award, this year's U.S. Service Academy nominees, and the winners of the 2025 Sixth Congressional District High School Arts Competition at an awards ceremony. Pallone also announced the winners of the Congre  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone to DOGE: Hands Off the Government Accountability Office Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement on reports that Elon Musk's DOGE team attempted to illegally interfere with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO): "Attempts by Elon Musk and his DOGE lackey  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 13 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water to Open Doors for Public Tours of McKeesport Wastewater Treatment Plant MCKEESPORT, Pa. (May 17, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water has extended an invitation to customers to tour its McKeesport Wastewater Treatment Plant on Saturday, May 17, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn more about a recent $18.5 million inve  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Incident at New Jersey ICE Facility (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on the incident at the Delaney Hall U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in New Jersey yesterday where membe  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces New Action to Fight Back Against Trump's Cuts to Youth Mental Health Funding Above: Gottheimer announces new action to support youth mental health at Fort Lee School No. 4. FORT LEE, NJ -- Today, May 15, 2025, during Mental Health Awareness Month, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Fort Lee School No. 4 to announce new legislation aimed at strengtheni  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Calls for Continued Negotiations and Immediate Relief for Commuters During NJ Transit Strike NORTH JERSEY -- Today, May 16, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) called for NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) to remain at the negotiating table and work around the clock, 24/7, until a deal is reached and train service is restored.  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Demands Answers from the Trump Administration on Newark Mayor Baraka's Arrest & the Private For-Profit Delaney Hall Immigration Jail NORTH JERSEY -- Today, May, 10, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) sent a letter to the Trump Administration -- U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem -- demanding answers regarding the arrest of N  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Statement on the Release of American Hostage Edan Alexander NORTH JERSEY -- Today, May 12, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement after Edan Alexander was released: "Like everyone here in Jersey, I'm overwhelmed with emotion and joy. It's hard to believe. After being kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, and enduring 584 d  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Urges President Trump to Prioritize Freeing Edan Alexander Ahead of Middle East Trip WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, May 11, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) helped lead a bipartisan letter to President Donald Trump ahead of his upcoming trip to the Middle East, urging him to take immediate action to secure the release of the five remaining American hostages taken by   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 15, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding contributions of Dr. Olga Hugelmeyer as she is honored by Elizabeth's Promise Awards. Dr. Hugelmeyer is a distinguished educator and the Superintendent of Elizabeth Public Schools. Her unwavering commitment to academic excellence and her visionary leadership have pr  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Norcross Outraged by Republicans Cuts to Lifesaving Healthcare and Food Assistance for Seniors, Children, Veterans WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released a statement on Republicans budget plan to slash Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and food assistance from our seniors, veterans, children, and hard-working families. This week, Republicans released a pla  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 249, a bill to redesignate parts of the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of the late Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. I thank my friend and fellow New Jerseyan, Congressman Frank Pallone, for leading this ef  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sherrill Criticizes Lack of Urgency, Demands DOT & FAA Address Transportation Nightmare at Newark Airport WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau demanding immediate federal action to resolve the air traffic control staffing and systems crisis affecting Newark Liberty Internationa  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sherrill Introduces Legislation To Protect Americans' Health and Retirement Benefits From DOGE Cuts Today, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) introduced the Protecting Retirement and Health Benefits for Working Families Act to safeguard Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, Veterans Affairs, and other critical federal benefits and services from Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficien  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Failure of Reconciliation Bill in Budget Committee May 16, 2025 Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), a member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Republican budget proposal failed to advance out of the committee: "In yet another display of Republican chaos and incompetence, the GOP failed to pass their reconci  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Newark Airport Crisis May 12, 2025 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement regarding the crisis at Newark Airport: "It is clear that Newark Airport is not working the way it should be. Multiple reports of radar outages present dire safety concerns that are extremely alarming. Safety must be the first priority. Additionally, fly  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Passing of Former Newark Mayor Sharpe James May 12, 2025 Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Newark Mayor Sharpe James: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mayor Sharpe James, who left a lasting imprint on the city of Newark and our state. He was a force. I always respecte  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Release of Edan Alexander May 12, 2025 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement regarding the release of Edan Alexander, the last living US citizen held by Hamas terrorists, and a native of Tenafly, New Jersey. "I thank God that Edan has been released, and will soon be reunited with his family. I commend those involved in the ye  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Sherrill and Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Firefighters WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced the bipartisan PROTECT Firefighters Act, which will help keep firefighters safe in crisis situations by improving equipment, training, and staffing for departments' emergency rescue teams. Alongside this legisl  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 15 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Conservatives Privately Support Several Firearm Policies, but Don't Publicly Demand Them A Rutgers Health study highlights that conservatives who support firearm policies are no less likely than liberals to believe their peers support those same policies Surveys have repeatedly shown bipartisan support for a number of firearm policies, including universal background checks. Despite this private support,   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 13 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * New Jersey Voters Don't Know an Election Is Coming. Spoiler: It's June 10. With about a month to go, New Jersey's registered voters are largely unaware that a primary election for governor will take place on June 10, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. When asked to state - to the best of their knowledge - when the next election in New Jersey will take place, 4% of participants of an early Apr  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 12 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * What You Need to Know About Talks to Avoid a New Jersey Transit Strike By Steve Flamisch Bill Dwyer called the possible strike "a public relations nightmare" for both sides More than 100,000 people who rely on NJ Transit trains are bracing for the possibility of a strike later this week. Engineers could walk off the job at 12:01 a.m. Friday if management and union leaders cannot agree on a new contract.  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 12 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * When Doctors Dismiss Symptoms, Patients Suffer Lasting Harm By Andrew Smith A review by Rutgers Health researchers reveals the psychological damage and health care avoidance that may occur when doctors dismiss, minimize or ignore patients' symptoms, a phenomenon medical scientists call "symptom invalidation" and patients often call "medical gaslighting." The paper in Psychological Bulletin examined 151   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 13 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * RWJBarnabas Health, Rutgers Cancer Institute Celebrate Opening of New Jersey's First and Only Freestanding Cancer Hospital The Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center is the cornerstone of a $1.5 billion statewide oncology investment RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, have proudly unveiled New Jersey's first and o  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 15 -- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey issued the following news: * * * RWJBarnabas Health, Rutgers Cancer Institute Celebrate Opening of NJ's First and Only Freestanding Cancer Hospital Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center -- Cornerstone of $1.5 Billion Statewide Oncology Investment RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, have proudly unveiled New Jersey's first an  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * See for yourself: Jared Moskowitz needs to have his eyes checked A group of radical New Jersey Democrats stormed an ICE facility, and the apparently vision-impaired Jared Moskowitz is coming to their defense. In a recent interview, Moskowitz said it's a "lie" that these radicals stormed the facility, and he even claimed that "someone at Homeland [Security] decided to set them up as they we  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Seeing Eye, Inc., the world's oldest guide dog school, headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, is urging the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to modify its regulations regarding air travel with service animals. In a letter to the DOT, the organization argues that a current requirement places an undue burden on blind individuals traveling with guide dogs. The Seeing Eye's letter, signed by Senior Specialist, Advocacy & Government Relations, Melissa R. Allman, an  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Sanders, Representatives Watson Coleman, Khanna Reintroduce the WATER Act to Expand Access to Clean, Affordable Drinking Water May 13, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) each introduced the WATER Act, a comprehensive bill to expand access to clean, safe, and affordable drinking water. The Water Affordability, Transparency, Eq  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The State Educational Technology Directors Association issued the following agency statement on May 14, 2025: * * * SETDA Statement on the Termination of Federal Digital Equity Grants On Friday evening, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) terminated Digital Equity Act planning and capacity grant agreements for at least 20 states, including Connecticut, Illinois, Nevada, Alaska, Maine, Vermont, New Jersey, North Carolina, and North Dakota  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 12 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Seven Water Tanks to be Rehabilitated, One to be Constructed in 2025 MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (May 12, 2025) - In conjunction with the start of the annual Infrastructure Week observation, Pennsylvania American Water today announced its 2025 tank infrastructure investment plan, including the rehabilitation of seven of its existing water storage tanks and the con  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Sherrill Statement Following The Release Of American Hostage Edan Alexander WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill issued the following statement after Edan Alexander was released: "After 584 days in Hamas captivity, we've received the news that Edan Alexander, a young man from Tenafly, New Jersey, who was taken hostage on October 7, 2023, is finally free and reunited with his f  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Sherrill Statement Regarding NJ TRANSIT Strike WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill issued the following statement on the NJ TRANSIT train engineers' strike: "I'm deeply concerned about the impact that this loss in rail service will have on families and commuters across New Jersey. For so many in our community, NJ TRANSIT isn't optional -- it's how we get to work, school, and critical  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 15 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Shockwave Medical Highlights Commitment to Transform Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease at EuroPCR 2025 SANTA CLARA, Calif. - May 15, 2025 - Shockwave Medical, Inc., part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech and a global leader in the field of circulatory restoration, announced today that data from 23 company-sponsored and funded studies, including three late-breaking pres  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Seeks Public Comment on Draft Compatibility Determinations Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is seeking public review and comment on draft Compatibility Determinations for research and surveys, environmental education and interpretation, and wildlife observation and photography on the refuge in New Jersey.   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11313) on May 12, 2025, by Legislative Attorney Joanna R. Lampe: * * * On May 15, 2025, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral argument in Trump v. CASA, Inc., Trump v. Washington, and Trump v. New Jersey, a trio of cases involving nationwide injunctions against the federal government. The substantive legal issue in these cases concerns the validity of Executive Order No. 14,160  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 12, 2025: * * * Top E&C Democrats Blast Energy, Environment, Spectrum, and AI Provisions Included in Republican Reconciliation Bill Washington, D.C. - Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Members blasted the energy, environment, spectrum, and artificial intelligence provisions included in the Republican budget reconciliation bi  more

NEW YORK, May 14 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following remarks on May 13, 2025: * * * Remarks at a United Nations Security Council Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in Gaza Ambassador Dorothy Shea Acting U.S. Representative New York, New York AS DELIVERED "Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Under-Secretary Fletcher and Director Jacome for your briefings. "Colleagues, the United States is committed to bringing hostages home. "We welcome that New Jersey res  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 13 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Invests $350,000 in Nitro Infrastructure Upgrades Nitro, W.Va., (May 13, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce an infrastructure upgrade project in Kanawha County. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing safe, clean and reliable water service, the company will be investing approximately $350,000 in  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 14 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Invests $390,000 in Huntington Infrastructure Upgrades Huntington, W.Va., (May 14, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce an infrastructure upgrade project in Cabell County. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing safe, clean and reliable water service, the company will be investing approximately $3  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Kean Jr. "Blasted" for Voting to Cut Medicaid, Remaining "Noticeably Silent" Throughout 24 Hour Hearing NJ PBS and NJ.com skewer Kean Jr. for voting to rip health insurance away from his NJ-07 constituents and failing to speak up on their behalf New Jersey residents are reading and watching blistering coverage skewering Tom Kean Jr. after he voted to advance ma  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, May 15 -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Wyndham and Le Park Concord to Launch 100 Super 8 Hotels Across Saudi Arabia in Landmark 10-Year Deal Exclusive development agreement supports KSA's Vision 2030 while helping make travel more accessible throughout the Kingdom RIYADH (14 May 2025) - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,300 hotels spanning more than 95 countries, has ente  more