Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday June 15, 2025 ( 128 items ) |
American Water Charitable Foundation Provides Grant to Support Kentucky Communities Affected by Tornado
CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 10 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release:
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American Water Charitable Foundation Provides Grant to Support Kentucky Communities Affected by Tornado
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The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it provided a $10,000 Disaster
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American Water to Provide Expertise at 2025 SEARUC Annual Education Conference
CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 10 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release:
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American Water to Provide Expertise at 2025 SEARUC Annual Education Conference
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CAMDEN, N.J. - JUNE 10, 2025 - American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., is participating in the 2025 Southeastern Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (SEARUC) Annual Education Conference, taking place Ju
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Apartment Owner and Business Sue to Stop Perth Amboy, New Jersey, From Using Eminent Domain to Take Their Properties
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release:
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Apartment Owner and Business Sue to Stop Perth Amboy, New Jersey, From Using Eminent Domain to Take Their Properties
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Perth Amboy, N.J. --Perth Amboy wants to take the properties owned by Honey Meerzon and Luis Romero because they think something better might someday be built there. To force them out using eminent domain, the city declared their properties as blighted, us
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Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Southbury
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, June 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release:
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Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Southbury
Author Terri-Lynne DeFino to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, June 18 th, 2025
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Southbury, CT - June 11, 2025 - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Southbury, CT bookstore on Wednesday, June
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BLS - Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report Entitled 'County Employment and Wages in New Jersey - Fourth Quarter 2024'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 10, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in New Jersey - Fourth Quarter 2024":
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Employment rose in 12 of the 15 largest counties in New Jersey from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that Ocean County h
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BlueGreen Alliance: Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project Falls to Trump Attacks
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- BlueGreen Alliance, a coalition of labor unions and environmental organizations, issued the following news release on June 10, 2025:
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Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project Falls to Trump Attacks
Atlantic Shores filed to terminate its 1.5-gigawatt offshore wind project yesterday with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU).
The termination filing comes after the Trump administration took major steps to dismantle the domestic offshore wind industry, includ
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Booker Commends Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) and NJ TRANSIT After Successful Contract Negotiations
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker Commends Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) and NJ TRANSIT After Successful Contract Negotiations
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NEWARK, N.J. - This afternoon, members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) voted 398 to 21 to ratify their contract with NJ TRANSIT. In response, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) commended both parties, saying:
"The labor of the Brotherhood of Locom
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Booker Introduces Resolution Recognizing Black Contributions to Music
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker Introduces Resolution Recognizing Black Contributions to Music
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced a resolution celebrating the contributions of Black Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and designating June as Black Music Appreciation Month. In addition, the resolution recognizes the lack of access to arts education and training for Bla
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Booker Statement Mourning Passing of Former Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker Statement Mourning Passing of Former Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes
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NEWARK, N.J. - This afternoon, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement:
"I am deeply saddened by the news of former Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes' passing. He was a true champion for all New Jerseyans, dedicating his life's work to the improvement of our shared communities. Brian's le
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Booker Statement on Israel's Attack on Iran
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker Statement on Israel's Attack on Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement:
"I am closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East in the wake of Israel's operation intended to degrade Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure and missile capabilities.
"I am deeply concerned abo
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Booker, Crockett, Simon Reintroduce Resolution to Create Congressional Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker, Crockett, Simon Reintroduce Resolution to Create Congressional Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) along with U.S. Representatives Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30) and Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) reintroduced the United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Resolution, which urges the creation of a con
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CALSTART Applauds California and Coalition of States for Clean Cars and Trucks Leadership
PASADENA, California, June 14 -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025:
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CALSTART Applauds California and Coalition of States for Clean Cars and Trucks Leadership
In response to the latest attack on California's clean transportation programs, state leaders are taking decisive and united action, Today, California Attorney General Bonta- joined by ten other attorneys ge
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Center for American Women & Politics: Will New Jersey Elect Its Second Woman Governor?
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 12 (TNSrep) -- The Center for American Women and Politics issued the following news release on June 11, 2025:
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Will New Jersey Elect its Second Woman Governor?
Results for women in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial and state legislative primaries.
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Primary elections were held yesterday in New Jersey. Full results for women in these races are available on this post on our Election Analysis page; there are multiple undecided races with women candidates. T
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Chairman Aguilar Announces House Democratic Caucus Poverty Task Force Led By Rep. Watson Coleman as House Republicans Slash Basic Needs Programs
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Aguilar Announces House Democratic Caucus Poverty Task Force Led By Rep. Watson Coleman as House Republicans Slash Basic Needs Programs
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June 11, 2025
Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar announced the re-launch of the Democratic Caucus Task Force on Poverty. Chaired by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), the Task Force will focus on solutions to help working fam
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CITIZENS COMMITTEE FOR THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS URGES N.J. TOWN TO PASS CARRY PERMIT FEE REBATE PROGRAM
BELLEVUE, Washington, June 12 -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release:
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CCRKBA URGES N.J. TOWN TO PASS CARRY PERMIT FEE REBATE PROGRAM
BELLEVUE, WA - The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms has sent a letter in support of the passage of a freedom-enhancing resolution in a New Jersey town. The Borough of Englishtown is considering a resolution which would refund a significant portion of applicants' permit to carry
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Congressman Van Drew Celebrates Authorization of Grant to Improve Atlantic City Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Van Drew Celebrates Authorization of Grant to Improve Atlantic City Infrastructure
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced the official authorization of the $10.3 million RAISE grant for the Atlantic Avenue Corridor Revitalization and Safety project, a key step toward revitalizing Atlantic City.
"This is a huge moment for Atlantic City, and I am excited to see
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Congressman Van Drew Celebrates Major Victory as Atlantic Shores Pulls Offshore Wind Project
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Van Drew Celebrates Major Victory as Atlantic Shores Pulls Offshore Wind Project
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind filed a petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities requesting to terminate its project off the coast of New Jersey.
"This is a huge win for South Jersey," said Congressma
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Congressman Van Drew's Resolution Condemning Antisemitic Violence Passes Through the House
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Van Drew's Resolution Condemning Antisemitic Violence Passes Through the House
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew proudly celebrated the unanimous passage of H. Res. 481, a bipartisan resolution condemning the alarming rise in violent antisemitic attacks across the United States.
"At a time when Jewish Americans are facing threats, harassment, and violence simply b
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Congressman Van Drew: A Nuclear Iran is Not an Option
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Van Drew: A Nuclear Iran is Not an Option
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement in response to Israel's overnight strike targeting Iran's nuclear program and top military leadership.
"Last night, Israel took decisive action to defend itself, its people, and the entire region from an existential threat," said Congressman Van Drew. "Iran
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Congresswoman Pou Condemns Rise of Antisemitism, Demands Resources to Combat Growing Threat
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025:
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Congresswoman Pou Condemns Rise of Antisemitism, Demands Resources to Combat Growing Threat
WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today participated in a Homeland Security Counterterrorism and Intelligence hearing on the rise of antisemitic extremism, using the panel to condemn anti-Jewish bigotry and call out lax enforcement by the Trump administration in combating an
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Daiichi Sankyo Inc. Warns Tariffs Threaten Cancer Treatment Access
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Daiichi Sankyo Inc., Basking Ridge, New Jersey, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security. The company's input addresses a section 232 investigation into the national security implications of imported pharmaceuticals and their ingredients. Daiichi Sankyo emphasized its substantial U.S. manufacturing investments and warned that broad tariffs could jeopardize patient access to critical medicines, particularly cancer treatments.
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Data show TREMFYA (guselkumab) is the only IL-23 inhibitor proven to significantly inhibit progression of joint structural damage in active psoriatic arthritis
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 11 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release:
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New data show TREMFYA(r) (guselkumab) is the only IL-23 inhibitor proven to significantly inhibit progression of joint structural damage in active psoriatic arthritis
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BARCELONA (June 11, 2025) - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced findings from the Phase 3b APEX study showing that TREMFYA (r) (guselkumab) significantly reduced both signs and symptoms o
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DEA Issues Notice on Serge Menkin's Registration Revocation
WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a notice entitled "Serge Menkin, M.D.; Decision and Order."
The Drug Enforcement Administration initiated action against Serge Menkin, a physician residing in Holmdel, New Jersey, by issuing an order to show cause. This order proposed to revoke his certificate of registration, alleging that Menkin is without authorization to handle controlled substances in New Jersey, the state where he hold
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Defying Logic, New Jersey Green Lights Yet Another Gas Power Plant in Newark
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 13 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release:
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Defying Logic, New Jersey Green Lights Yet Another Gas Power Plant in Newark
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Newark, NJ -- The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) just approved a contract to construct yet another gas power plant in Newark, which will be the fourth to be constructed in this city alone. Earlier this year, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) permitted the plann
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DGA Chair Gov. Laura Kelly Statement on Mikie Sherrill's Primary Victory in New Jersey
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on June 10, 2025:
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DGA Chair Gov. Laura Kelly Statement on Mikie Sherrill's Primary Victory in New Jersey
DGA Chair Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly released the following statement on Rep. Mikie Sherrill securing the Democratic nomination for governor in New Jersey:
"Congratulations to Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in New Jersey. As a former Navy helicopter p
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DNC Congratulates Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Her Victory, Pledges Support to Keep Governorship Blue
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on June 10, 2025:
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DNC Congratulates Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Her Victory, Pledges Support to Keep Governorship Blue
Tonight, the DNC congratulates Rep. Mikie Sherrill on her victory in the New Jersey Democratic primary. Rep. Mikie Sherrill is a former Navy helicopter aircraft commander who knows how to lead. As governor, she will work across the aisle to build more housing, fix the economy, and lowe
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DOT Ends Rulemaking on Pavement Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has announced a termination of rulemaking action titled "Updates to Pavement Regulations".
This action concludes a regulatory process that would have changed regulations pertaining to the Federal Highway Administration's pavement design requirements. The Federal Highway Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation are located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
The adm
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Driving Safety Forward: NAFA Wraps Successful Fleet Safety Symposium and Certificate Launch
EDISON, New Jersey, June 11 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release:
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Driving Safety Forward: NAFA Wraps Successful Fleet Safety Symposium and Certificate Launch
From evolving safety technology to the power of well-trained drivers, NAFA Fleet Management Association's 2025 Fleet Safety Symposium brought together fleet professionals from across 15 states to explore what it takes to build safer, more resilient operations. Hosted June 2-3 in Austin, Texas,
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E&C Dem Leaders: Any Attempt to Retaliate Against NIH Whistleblowers is Illegal
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2025:
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E&C Dem Leaders: Any Attempt to Retaliate Against NIH Whistleblowers is Illegal
Energy and Commerce Committee Democratic leaders wrote to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jayanta Bhattacharya today to remind the Trump Administration offic
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EMILYs List Congratulates Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Her Primary Victory in New Jersey Governor's Race
WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release:
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EMILYs List Congratulates Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Her Primary Victory in New Jersey Governor's Race
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, congratulates Rep. Mikie Sherrill on her primary victory in the New Jersey governor's race. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:
"EMILYs List is proud to congratulate Re
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EPA Proposes Issues Proposed Rule on New Jersey Air Plan
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a proposed rule entitled "Air Plan Approval; New Jersey; Memorandum of Agreement To Address NOX SIP Call Requirements."
This proposed rule concerns a revision to New Jersey's State Implementation Plan, specifically an agreement between the Environmental Protection Agency and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. This agreement aims to show how New Jersey will continue to meet its obligations
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ETS Solutions Launches Futurenav Adapt AI: A New AI Skill Measurement and Talent Intelligence Tool for Workforce Leaders
PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 10 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release:
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ETS Solutions Launches Futurenav Adapt AI: A New AI Skill Measurement and Talent Intelligence Tool for Workforce Leaders
PRINCETON, NJ (June 10, 2025) - ETS Solutions today launched Futurenav Adapt AI, a powerful new product comprised of three assessments that provide insights into employees' AI literacy. Futurenav Adapt AI measures key aspects of AI literacy, including AI understanding, pro
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey Governor
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release:
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey Governor
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NEW YORK - Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its endorsement of Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey governor.
"As a Navy veteran, former prosecutor, and leader on gun safety in Congress, Mikie Sherrill has spent decades fighting to keep our communities safe," said Jo
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FAA Issues Notice on Newark Airport Scheduling Limits
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a notice titled "Operating Limitations at Newark Liberty International Airport, Order Establishing Targeted Scheduling Limits."
The Federal Aviation Administration issued this notice to address persistent flight delays at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, due to construction, staffing shortages, and equipment issues. Effective June 6, 2025, the notice sets sc
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Forbes Releases 23rd Annual Global 2000 Ranking Of The World's Largest Companies
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, June 14 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release:
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Forbes Releases 23rd Annual Global 2000 Ranking Of The World's Largest Companies
NEW YORK - June 12, 2025 - Forbes today released its 23rd annual edition of the Global 2000, a definitive ranking of the world's largest companies in the world determined by sales, profits, assets and market value.
Despite economic uncertainty looming within the U.S., for the third year in a row, J.P. Morgan Chase remains i
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GC Biopharma Urges Caution on Pharmaceutical Import Policies
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- GC Biopharma USA Inc., Teaneck, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its national security investigation into pharmaceutical imports. The letter, signed by Lisa Betts, chief operating officer for GC Biopharma USA, emphasizes the critical role of imported immunological products, specifically referencing Harmonized Tariff Schedule 3002.13.00, 3002.14.00, and 3002.15.00, for American patients.
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Haleon Urges Caution on Proposed Pharmaceutical Product Inclusion Under Section 232
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Haleon, Warren, New Jersey, submitted recommendations to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security concerning the potential inclusion of pharmaceutical products under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The letter, signed by Jonathan Martinez, head of U.S. federal affairs for Haleon, emphasizes the unique position of over-the-counter drug products and warns against potential supply shortages.
Martinez highlights that many OTC products, li
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Hearing advisory...Rep. Smith to co-chair bipartisan hearing on human rights in Turkey
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Hearing advisory...Rep. Smith to co-chair bipartisan hearing on human rights in Turkey
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The alarming state of human rights in Turkey will be front and center at a bipartisan hearing to be chaired by Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC) on Tuesday that will feature former NBA basketball player and now human rights activist Enes Kanter Freedom, a
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ICYMI: DNC Chair Ken Martin Rallies Democrats Ahead of High-Stakes NJ Primary
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on June 10, 2025:
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ICYMI: DNC Chair Ken Martin Rallies Democrats Ahead of High-Stakes NJ Primary
Ahead of today's primary in New Jersey, over the weekend, DNC Chair Ken Martin traveled to the state to rally Democrats and highlight the stakes of this election. During his visit, the chair had one simple message: The DNC is all-hands-on-deck to ensure that we hold the governor's mansion in New Jersey
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ICYMI: Tweet-deleting Rebecca Bennett is lying again
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Tweet-deleting Rebecca Bennett is lying again
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Tweet-deleting Rebecca Bennett is lying again on X - this time about the One Big Beautiful Bill.
Bennett has been desperately trying to accuse Republican Rep. Tom Kean of voting to cut Medicaid, but the number of people she claims will lose coverage has drastically changed over time...
"Rebecca Bennett is desperate to lie and fearm
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Illinois American Water to Conduct Annual Maintenance Program in Cairo, Hardin County & Rosiclare Service Areas
CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 13 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release:
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Illinois American Water to Conduct Annual Maintenance Program in Cairo, Hardin County & Rosiclare Service Areas
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Cairo, Ill. (June 13, 2025) - Beginning Monday, June 16, 2025, Illinois American Water will begin its annual maintenance program in the Cairo, Hardin County and Rosiclare service areas. This work should be completed by July 31, 2025. During
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IMBRUVICA Combination Shows Superior Efficacy in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 12 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release:
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Significant efficacy benefit of IMBRUVICA(r) (ibrutinib) plus venetoclax versus acalabrutinib plus venetoclax in frontline treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia suggested by indirect treatment comparison
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BEERSE, BELGIUM (12 June 2025) - Janssen-Cilag International NV, a Johnson & Johnson company, today announced new data from a matching-adjust
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In Big Win, Court Finds There's No Legitimate Basis for Continued Detention of Mahmoud Khalil
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release:
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In Big Win, Court Finds There's No Legitimate Basis for Continued Detention of Mahmoud Khalil
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The judge gave the government 40 hours to appeal the decision before Mr. Khalil must be released
NEW JERSEY - A federal judge granted Mahmoud Khalil's request for a preliminary injunction, after concluding that he would continue to suffer irreparable harm if he remains detained. Thi
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Independent OIG Takes Up Senators Kim and Warren Call for Investigation Into Trump Administration's Dismantling of CFPB
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Independent OIG Takes up Senators Kim and Warren Call for Investigation into Trump Administration's Dismantling of CFPB
WASHINGTON D.C. - The independent Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the Federal Reserve System and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking up the call from Senators Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and U
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Indicting Rep. Mclver for Oversight is 'Political Intimidation'
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Indicting Rep. Mclver for Oversight is 'Political Intimidation'
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba announced on social media that congresswoman LaMonica Mclver was indicted on Tuesday for "forcibly impeding and interfering with federal law enforcement officers." The incident occurred while Mclver was conducting an oversight visit to an ICE facility.
In response to
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ITC Finds Violation in Dermatological Devices Case
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a notice finding a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 concerning dermatological treatment devices and their components.
The Commission determined that devices imported and sold by EndyMed Medical Ltd. of Caesarea, Israel; EndyMed Medical, Ltd. of New York; and EndyMed Medical, Inc. of Freehold, New Jersey, infringe claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,480,836; U.S. Patent No. 9,320,536; U.S. Patent No. 9,775,774
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ITC Issues Notice on Composite Intermediate Bulk Containers
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has issued a notice entitled "Certain Composite Intermediate Bulk Containers; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation." This public announcement from the agency concerns an administrative decision related to an ongoing investigation into imported goods.
The investigation, designated as Investigation No. 337-TA-1434, was initiated on
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Johnson & Johnson Elects Daniel Pinto, President, JPMorganChase to its Board of Directors
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 10 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release:
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Johnson & Johnson Elects Daniel Pinto, President, JPMorganChase to its Board of Directors
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New Brunswick, New Jersey (June 10, 2025) - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) announced today that Daniel Pinto, President, JPMorganChase, has been elected to its Board of Directors.
"We are thrilled to have Daniel join Johnson & Johnson 's Board of Directors," said Joaquin D
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Johnson & Johnson Launches the ETHICON(tm) 4000 Stapler for Elevated Surgical Experience and the Most Secure Staple Line Yet1
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 10 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release:
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Johnson & Johnson Launches the ETHICON(tm) 4000 Stapler for Elevated Surgical Experience and the Most Secure Staple Line Yet1
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NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - June 10, 2025 - Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a global leader in surgical technologies and solutions, today announced the U.S. launch of the ETHICON(tm) 4000 Stapler, an advanced surgical stapler designed to manage tiss
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Johnson & Johnson's dual-targeting CAR T-cell therapy shows encouraging first results in large B-cell lymphoma
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 13 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release:
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Johnson & Johnson's dual-targeting CAR T-cell therapy shows encouraging first results in large B-cell lymphoma
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MILAN (June 13, 2025) - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) announced today the first clinical data from an ongoing Phase 1b study for JNJ-90014496 (JNJ-4496), an investigational dual-targeting anti-CD19/CD20 bispecific autologous chimeric antigen receptor (C
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Johnson & Johnson's Dual-Targeting CAR T-Cell Therapy Shows Encouraging First Results in Large B-Cell Lymphoma
RARITAN, New Jersey, June 14 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine (formerly the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson) issued the following news release:
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Johnson & Johnson's dual-targeting CAR T-cell therapy shows encouraging first results in large B-cell lymphoma
Phase 1b study suggests a promising safety profile and highlights the potential of a novel dual-targeting CD19/CD20 CAR T in patients with relapsed or refractory disease
75-80% complete response rate a
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Jordan Urges Import Threshold in Trade Discussions
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has appealed to the U.S. Department of Commerce to establish a minimum import threshold for Section 232 national security measures, aiming to protect the long-standing economic partnership between the two nations. The proposal highlights that Jordanian exports represent a very small share of total U.S. imports in sectors that could face such tariffs.
Jordan's representative emphasized the robust U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement, citing its
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Justice Department Issues Notice on TeleManagement Forum Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has issued a notice entitled "Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 - TeleManagement Forum."
This notice details various changes in the membership of TM Forum, a New Jersey Non-Profit Corporation, as disclosed to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. These notifications aim to extend the Act's provisions, which limit antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual
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Kean Hosts Annual Service Academy Send-Off Reception for NJ-07 Students
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Kean Hosts Annual Service Academy Send-Off Reception for NJ-07 Students
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Contact: Riley Pingree (link sends email)
(June 13, 2025) LEBANON BOROUGH, NJ - Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) hosted his annual Service Academy Send-Off Reception on May 28, 2025, at Raritan Valley Community College to recognize 16 students from New Jersey's 7 th District. Each student received a nomination from Co
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League of Women Voters Responds to Federal Indictment of NJ Representative LaMonica McIver
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release:
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League of Women Voters Responds to Federal Indictment of NJ Representative LaMonica McIver
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Newark, NJ -- Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States and the League of Women Voters of New Jersey issued the following joint statement in response to the indictment of Representative LaMonica McIver on federal charges brought by the Department of Justice for an alleged alte
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McIver Issues Statement on Indictment
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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McIver Issues Statement on Indictment
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) was indicted following baseless political charges brought by the administration. She released the following statement in response:
"The facts of this case will prove I was simply doing my job and will expose these proceedings for what they are: a brazen attempt at political intimidation. T
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McIver Statement on Events Unfolding at Delaney Hall
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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McIver Statement on Events Unfolding at Delaney Hall
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"I am carefully monitoring the situation unfolding at Delaney Hall, and am in contact with local and state law enforcement and officials. I have serious concerns about the reports of abusive circumstances at the facility. Even now, as we are hearing reports from news organizations and advocates on the ground about a lack of food and basic
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Menendez Statement on Israel's Attack on Iran
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Menendez Statement on Israel's Attack on Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) released the following statement on Israel's attack on Iran:
"Preventing Iran from obtaining or developing a nuclear weapon is a priority that we share with our allies throughout the region and across the globe. The recent International Atomic Energy Agency report, combined with Iran's
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Menendez Statement on Senator Alex Padilla
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Menendez Statement on Senator Alex Padilla
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) released the following statement following the violent removal and handcuffing of Senator Alex Padilla:
"Violently throwing a Senator to the ground and handcuffing him for doing his job is an unprecedented escalation of this Administration's assault on our democracy. Since the incident at D
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Monmouth University: LHBS Hosts Inaugural Workshop on Sustainable Economic Development Around the Globe
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, June 13 (TNSrep) -- Monmouth University issued the following news:
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LHBS Hosts Inaugural Workshop on Sustainable Economic Development Around the Globe
Monmouth University and the McMullen Family hosted the inaugural "Regional Sustainable Economic Development Around the Globe" workshop on June 6. The virtual event was co-organized with the Joint Research Center of the European Commission, TH Koln, and the Center for Economic Development and Social Change.
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Monmouth University: Prof. Rial-Faigenbaum Co-Authors Paper in Current Sports Medicine Reports
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, June 10 (TNSjou) -- Monmouth University issued the following news:
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Prof. Rial-Faigenbaum Co-Authors Paper in Current Sports Medicine Reports
Tamara Rial-Faigenbaum, Ph.D., specialist professor in the Department of Health and Physical Education and coordinator of the Human Performance Lab at Monmouth University, has co-authored a new article, "From Hierarchy to Harmony: Transforming the Activity Pyramid into My Physical Activity Plate," published in the Curr
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N.J. TOWN, 'PERMIT FEES UNCONSTITUTIONAL' IN CC-BACKED MOVE
BELLEVUE, Washington, June 13 -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release:
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N.J. TOWN, 'PERMIT FEES UNCONSTITUTIONAL' IN CC-BACKED MOVE
BELLEVUE, WA - The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms commends Englishtown. New Jersey for adopting a resolution that will provide financial relief to concealed carry holders. The action comes after CCRKBA sent a letter in support of the resolution to the mayor and borough council.
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New Data Show TREMFYA (guselkumab) is the Only IL-23 Inhibitor Proven to Significantly Inhibit Progression of Joint Structural Damage in Active Psoriatic Arthritis
RARITAN, New Jersey, June 12 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine (formerly the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson) issued the following news release:
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New data show TREMFYA (guselkumab) is the only IL-23 inhibitor proven to significantly inhibit progression of joint structural damage in active psoriatic arthritis
TREMFYA demonstrated two and a half times greater ability to inhibit joint structural damage versus placebo in the Phase 3b APEX study
More than 40%
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New Jersey 2026 Budget: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
WASHINGTON, June 9 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary:
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New Jersey 2026 Budget: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is touting his administration's 2026 budget proposal as affordable and secure. But, if you look any further, you will see the same troubling trend: ever-growing spending, higher taxes, and no real attempt to fix New Jersey's structural deficit.
The budget clocks in at $58.1 billion, a 2.7% increase o
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New Jersey City University Announces Revamping of State-of-the-Art Nursing Education Center
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, June 14 -- New Jersey City University issued the following news:
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New Jersey City University Announces Revamping of State-of-the-Art Nursing Education Center
New Jersey City University (NJCU) has announced the revamping of its Nursing Education Center (NEC), housed in a newly renovated state-of-the-art facility in Rossey Hall on the university's main campus in Jersey City. The enhanced center reflects NJCU's continued commitment to delivering high-impact, hands-o
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New results for Johnson & Johnson's bleximenib demonstrate promising antileukemic activity in combination with venetoclax and azacitidine for acute myeloid leukemia
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 12 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release:
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New results for Johnson & Johnson's bleximenib demonstrate promising antileukemic activity in combination with venetoclax and azacitidine for acute myeloid leukemia
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MILAN (June 12, 2025) - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) today announced new Phase 1b data showing encouraging antileukemic activity and a promising safety profile for bleximenib (JNJ-75276617) in combin
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NEW: Tweet-deleting Rebecca Bennett is lying again
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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NEW: Tweet-deleting Rebecca Bennett is lying again
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Tweet-deleting Rebecca Bennett is lying again on X - this time about the One Big Beautiful Bill.
Bennett has been desperately trying to accuse Republican Rep. Tom Kean of voting to cut Medicaid, but the number of people she claims will lose coverage has drastically changed over time...
"Rebecca Bennett is desperate to lie and fearmon
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NJEA President Sean Spiller Wasted $42.5 Million of Teachers-Union Dues on Vanity Run for Governor
WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary:
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NJEA President Sean Spiller Wasted $42.5 Million of Teachers-Union Dues on Vanity Run for Governor
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Few alliances in New Jersey politics are as consistent as the one between Democrats and the New Jersey Education Association. Yet the 2025 Democratic gubernatorial primary is offering a revealing look at just how corrupting a political force the NJEA can be, as it currently bankrolls t
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NRCC Statement on NJ-05
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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NRCC Statement on NJ-05
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If you're covering Josh Gottheimer losing the Democratic nomination for New Jersey Governor, please consider the following statement:
"Josh Gottheimer turned his back on his constituents when he launched his failed campaign for governor last year. Now, he's crawling back on his hands and knees to run again for Congress, but New Jerseyans won't stand for it. They
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NRCC Statement on NJ-11
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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NRCC Statement on NJ-11
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If you're covering Mikie Sherrill winning the Democratic nomination for New Jersey Governor, please consider the following statement:
"Out of touch Democrat Mikie Sherrill's victory tonight is a loss for New Jerseyans but a huge win for House Republicans who are now on track to flip this seat red next November." - NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O'Toole
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NWLC Statement on Federal Charges Against Representative LaMonica McIver
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release:
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NWLC Statement on Federal Charges Against Representative LaMonica McIver
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Washington, DC - Following a federal grand jury indictment of Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey over an incident at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Newark last month, Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the National Women's Law Center, released the following statement.
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Optimum Expands Its Retail Presence in New Jersey With a New and Interactive Store in Morris Township
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, June 10 -- Optimum, a brand of Altice USA, issued the following news release:
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Optimum Expands its Retail Presence in New Jersey with a New and Interactive Store in Morris Township
NEW JERSEY (JUNE 9, 2025) - Optimum, the leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, today announces the opening of a new and interactive retail store in Morris Township, New Jersey, located at 191 East Hanover Avenue.
The new state-of-the-art retail store offers
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Pallone Blasts Trump Budget for Gutting Emergency Response Funds Ahead of World Cup, Nation's 250th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pallone Blasts Trump Budget for Gutting Emergency Response Funds Ahead of World Cup, Nation's 250th Anniversary
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Elimination of Hospital Preparedness Program Would Cripple NJ's Emergency Medical Response
Washington, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today slammed the Trump Administration's new budget proposal for eliminating the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) - a federal in
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Pallone demands Trump Admin action on lifeguard, maintenance shortages at Sandy Hook
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pallone demands Trump Admin action on lifeguard, maintenance shortages at Sandy Hook
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NJ 6th District Congressman calls on Trump's Interior Secretary to disclose staffing plans, lifeguard coverage by June 30
Sandy Hook, New Jersey -- With New Jersey's beach season now in full swing, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) is sounding the alarm over dangerous staffing shortages at Sandy Hook
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Pallone Denounces Trump EPA's Rollback of Power Plant & Mercury Standards
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025:
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Pallone Denounces Trump EPA's Rollback of Power Plant & Mercury Standards
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today denouncing the Trump Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for rolling back carbon pollution standards and mercury standards for fossil
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Pallone joins 198 colleagues in bipartisan push to save Job Corps centers
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pallone joins 198 colleagues in bipartisan push to save Job Corps centers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) joined 198 of his colleagues in signing a bipartisan letter to Trump's U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer urging the Department to reverse its decision to shut down Job Corps centers across the country. The letter calls on the Trump adminis
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Pallone on Kennedy Firing Members of the Nation's Vaccine Advisory Panel
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025:
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Pallone on Kennedy Firing Members of the Nation's Vaccine Advisory Panel
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement after Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced he was firing all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Imm
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Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing on College NIL Rights
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 12 2025:
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Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing on College NIL Rights
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr.'s (D-NJ) remarks as prepared for delivery at a Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee hearing on "Winning Off the Field: Legislative Proposals to Stabilize NIL and College Athletics" are enc
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Pallone: Republicans Undermine Health Care Supply Chains With Their Silence on Trump Gutting Public Health Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025:
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Pallone: Republicans Undermine Health Care Supply Chains with Their Silence on Trump Gutting Public Health Infrastructure
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at a Health Subcommittee hearing on "Made in America: Strengthening Domestic Manufactu
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Pallone: Trump Administration Actions Are Increasing Energy Costs for American Families
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2025:
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Pallone: Trump Administration Actions Are Increasing Energy Costs for American Families
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at an Energy Subcommittee hearing on "The Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Energy Budget:"
Today we're here to discuss th
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Pearson to Acquire Career and Technical Education Leader EDynamic Learning
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 14 -- Pearson Education issued the following news release:
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Pearson to Acquire Career and Technical Education Leader eDynamic Learning
Acquisition to scale Pearson's position in the Early Careers space
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LONDON - June 13, 2025 - Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire eDynamic Holdings LP ('eDynamic Learning'), a leading Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum solut
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Pennsylvania American Water Celebrates Clarion Team's Two Decades of Injury-Free Operations
CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 10 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release:
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Pennsylvania American Water Celebrates Clarion Team's Two Decades of Injury-Free Operations
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CLARION, Pa. (June 10, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water is honoring its Clarion water system team for 20 years without any safety incidents.
"We take great pride in our Clarion team's dedication to safety," said Northwest Director of Operations Jon Natale.
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Pennsylvania American Water Presents $10,000 American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant to York City Parks Conservancy, Supports Park Accessibility Improvements
CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 12 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release:
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Pennsylvania American Water Presents $10,000 American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant to York City Parks Conservancy, Supports Park Accessibility Improvements
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YORK, Pa. (June 12, 2025) - Yesterday, Pennsylvania American Water presented a $10,000 American Water Charitable Foundation, Water and Environment Grant to the York City
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Pennsylvania American Water to Replace More than 350 Lead Service Lines in Pittsburgh and Mt. Oliver
CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 9 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release:
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Pennsylvania American Water to Replace More than 350 Lead Service Lines in Pittsburgh and Mt. Oliver
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PITTSBURGH, Pa. (June 9, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water announced today that it will soon begin replacing approximately 357 lead service lines that have been identified in the City of Pittsburgh and Mt. Oliver Borough. This project, which starts mi
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Princeton School of Public & International Affairs: Research Record - Discrimination May Impede Cardiovascular Health
PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news:
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Research Record: Discrimination May Impede Cardiovascular Health
By Ambreen Ali
Princeton SPIA's Research Record series highlights the vast scholarly achievements of our faculty members, whose expertise extends beyond the classroom and into everyday life.
If you'd like your work considered for future editions of Research Record, click here and select "
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RELEASE: Gottheimer Introduces New Bipartisan Bill to Protect LIHEAP From Staffing Cuts
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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RELEASE: Gottheimer Introduces New Bipartisan Bill to Protect LIHEAP From Staffing Cuts
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, June 9, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) introduced new bipartisan legislation to protect the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps millions of families across the country afford their energy bills and stay safe during extreme weather. The l
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RELEASE: Gottheimer, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Defend American AI Innovation
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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RELEASE: Gottheimer, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Defend American AI Innovation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, June 12, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Ranking Member of the House Intelligence National Security Agency and Cyber Subcommittee, introduced the bipartisan Advanced AI Security Readiness Act, alongside House Intelligence National Security Agency and Cyb
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Rep Smith leads bipartisan push for Sudan Envoy amid genocide, displacement crisis
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep Smith leads bipartisan push for Sudan Envoy amid genocide, displacement crisis
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U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, has introduced a bipartisan House Resolution calling for the immediate appointment of a U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan as the country descends further into genocidal violence, mass displacement, and humanitarian collapse.
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Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ): Radar interference alone enough to pull the plug on 'extremely dangerous' Empire Wind project
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ): Radar interference alone enough to pull the plug on 'extremely dangerous' Empire Wind project
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--Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) who has waged a multiyear fight against what he called "extremely dangerous" wind projects off New Jersey and elsewhere including Empire Wind today welcomed a lawsuit that contains compelling information that he believes will be helpful for the Trump Adm
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Rep. Conaway: Elon Calls It Quits
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Herbert Conaway, D-New Jersey, issued the following floor remarks on June 5, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech):
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today because we are witnessing a tragic breakup between a Nazi-saluting billionaire and the President of the United States.
Elon Musk has decided to call it quits after President Trump and congressional Republicans moved to eliminate a tax
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Rep. Smith statement in support of Israel
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Smith statement in support of Israel
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Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Co-Chair of the Israel Allies Caucus, issued the following statement in support of Israel:
"I join President Trump in making it absolutely clear that the United States stands with Israel--today and every day.
"I believe that there is no higher priority than protec
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Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Legislation to Save Vital NIH Research Grants
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Legislation to Save Vital NIH Research Grants
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Includes protecting funding for research into cancer, HIV, and Alzheimer's disease
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman led 40 of her colleagues in introducing legislation to protect vital research being conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Preventing Halting of Act
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Rep. Watson Coleman Mourns Passing of Former Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Watson Coleman Mourns Passing of Former Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes
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Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released the following statement on the passing of former Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes:
"I'm deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend, Brian Hughes. Brian was a lifelong public servant who tirelessly served Merce
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Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Escalating Violence between Israel and Iran
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Escalating Violence between Israel and Iran
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June 13, 2025
Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman issued the following statement regarding escalating violence between Iran and Israel:
"The United States was in negotiations with Iran to end their nuclear program and lift sanctions. Israel's attack puts that deal and the lives of U.S. Military personnel in
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Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Federal Agents Assaulting Senator Alex Padilla
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Federal Agents Assaulting Senator Alex Padilla
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman issued the following statement after video was released showing federal agents assaulting Senator Alex Padilla and dragging him out of a public event held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
"This is outrageous behavior. Federal agents assaulting a sittin
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Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Poor Conditions at Delaney Hall, Food Shortages, Detainee Escapes
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Poor Conditions at Delaney Hall, Food Shortages, Detainee Escapes
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June 13, 2025
Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement regarding substandard conditions at the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, including food shortages, contaminated water, and physical weaknesses in the building structure which reportedly allowe
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Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Trump Birthday Parade
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Trump Birthday Parade
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June 13, 2025
Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), a member of the America250 Commission and co-founder of the America250 Caucus, issued the following statement regarding Trump's birthday parade, and the decision to use the America250 brand to facilitate it:
"Since joining the United States Semiquincentennial Commission I
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Rep. Watson Coleman Votes for Resolution Condemning Antisemitic Attacks, Opposes Resolution Which Seeks to Politicize Them
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Watson Coleman Votes for Resolution Condemning Antisemitic Attacks, Opposes Resolution Which Seeks to Politicize Them
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Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman issued the following statement regarding her votes on two House resolutions addressing the recent attack on a peaceful demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, and the broader rise in antisemitic violence:
"The
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Results for Johnson & Johnson's Bleximenib Demonstrate Promising Antileukemic Activity in Combination With Venetoclax and Azacitidine for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
RARITAN, New Jersey, June 13 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine (formerly the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson) issued the following news release:
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New results for Johnson & Johnson's bleximenib demonstrate promising antileukemic activity in combination with venetoclax and azacitidine for acute myeloid leukemia
Bleximenib, an investigational selective menin inhibitor, shows potential as combination therapy for the treatment of relapsed or refractory AML and
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Rutgers Health Research Identifies New Trigger Accelerating Antibiotic Resistance
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 10 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Rutgers Health Research Identifies New Trigger Accelerating Antibiotic Resistance
By Andrew Smith
Antibiotics are supposed to wipe out bacteria, yet the drugs can sometimes hand microbes an unexpected advantage.
A new study from Rutgers Health shows that ciprofloxacin, a staple treatment for urinary tract infections, throws Escherichia coli (E. coli) into an energy crisis that saves many cells
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Rutgers Health Researchers Challenge FDA Warning on Common Epilepsy Drug
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 12 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Rutgers Health Researchers Challenge FDA Warning on Common Epilepsy Drug
A study offers evidence supporting the cardiac safety of a popular antiseizure medication
By Nicole Swenarton
Rutgers Health researchers found that lamotrigine, a widely prescribed antiseizure medication, to be safe in older adults with epilepsy, contrary to a safety warning by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Acc
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Rutgers: Engineers Develop Genetic Testing Device to Detect Rare Mutations
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 10 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Engineers Develop Genetic Testing Device to Detect Rare Mutations
By Kitta MacPherson
Rutgers researchers say portable instrument could make tests faster, cheaper and easier
A team led by Rutgers University-New Brunswick engineers has developed a portable device capable of detecting rare genetic mutations from a single drop of blood.
The instrument, described in a study published in Communica
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Rutgers: Hidden Heat Crisis - Report Finds Urgent Need for Workplace Protections Indoors
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 12 (TNSrpt) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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The Hidden Heat Crisis: Report Finds Urgent Need for Workplace Protections Indoors
Rutgers researcher finds widespread reports of service sector employees feeling overheated and regularly experiencing indoor conditions exceeding 80 degrees
Indoor heat exposure is a rising problem for service sector workers, according to a report authored by Hana Shepherd, an associate professor of sociology at
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Rutgers: One Lesson From COVID-19? Students Can Thrive During Hardship
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 13 (TNSrpt) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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One Lesson from COVID-19? Students Can Thrive During Hardship
By Greg Bruno
Rutgers researchers find that innovation, empathy and a commitment to diversity and inclusion are critical ingredients for educational attainment
At Cedar Creek Elementary in Lacey Township, N.J., "Little Lion Helpers" serve as role models for autistic peers.
At Gateway Regional High School in Woodbury Heights, N.J.,
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Rutgers: Why Caffeine Might Hold the Key to Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 12 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Why Caffeine Might Hold the Key to Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
By Andrew Smith
After decades of stalled national progress in reducing the rate of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), a category of infant mortality that includes sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), researchers at Rutgers Health have proposed an unexpected solution: Caffeine might protect babies by preventing danger
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RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute Join With University Hospital to Grow Oncology and Related Services in the Greater Newark Region
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 11 -- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey issued the following news:
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RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute Join with University Hospital to Grow Oncology and Related Services in the Greater Newark Region
Newark, NJ - RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute are pleased to announce the addition of new oncology specialty care and related services at University Hospital in Newark. The agreement is intended to promote the health and wellne
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RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute Join With University Hospital to Grow Oncology and Related Services in the Greater Newark Region
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 11 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute Join with University Hospital to Grow Oncology and Related Services in the Greater Newark Region
RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute are pleased to announce the addition of new oncology specialty care and related services at University Hospital in Newark. The agreement is intended to promote the health and wellness of cancer patients in the grea
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Save the Fish for Dinner: Select Seafood Markets Are Helping to Protect the Atlantic Ocean's Underwater Hudson Canyon
BRONX, New York, June 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release:
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Save the Fish for Dinner: Select Seafood Markets Are Helping to Protect the Atlantic Ocean's Underwater Hudson Canyon
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s of the "butcher paper" being used by fish markets in New York and New Jersey to spread the word about protecting the underwater Hudson Canyon about 100 miles off the coast of NYC.
New York, NY - June 10, 2025 -- WCS is launching a new campaign--
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Senator Andy Kim to Hold Virtual Town Hall on Impact of GOP Budget Bill on New Jersey's Disability Community
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 10, 2025:
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Senator Andy Kim to Hold Virtual Town Hall on Impact of GOP Budget Bill on New Jersey's Disability Community
JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) announced he will be holding a telephone town hall with a focus on the disability community and what is at risk if the Republican reconciliation bill passes, on Monday, June 16th at 6:30 pm. Following through on his long-held c
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Senator Andy Kim: "This is Not a Time to Be Silent."
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Senator Andy Kim: "This is not a time to be silent."
WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) delivered impromptu remarks on the Senate Floor outraged after seeing video footage of his colleague, Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) being forcibly removed from a press conference hosted by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Video of Senator Kim's Full Remarks (https://youtu.be/hCVH3
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Senator Kim Gets Commitments From Trump's Nominee to Head FAA on Prioritizing Newark Airport and Drone Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025:
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Senator Kim Gets Commitments from Trump's Nominee to Head FAA on Prioritizing Newark Airport and Drone Regulations
WASHINGTON D.C. - During a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) secured commitments from President Trump's nominee for Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Bryan Bedford, to prioritize mitigating de
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Sherrill Statement on Donald Trump Revoking EMTALA Emergency Abortion Guidance
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Sherrill Statement on Donald Trump Revoking EMTALA Emergency Abortion Guidance
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WASHINGTON, DC -- In response to the Trump administration's decision to revoke federal guidance reminding hospitals that they must provide emergency abortion care under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement:
"Rescinding this g
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Significant Efficacy Benefit of IMBRUVICA (ibrutinib) Plus Venetoclax Versus Acalabrutinib Plus Venetoclax in Frontline Treatment of Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia Suggested by Indirect Treatment Comparison
RARITAN, New Jersey, June 13 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine (formerly the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson) issued the following news release:
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Significant efficacy benefit of IMBRUVICA (ibrutinib) plus venetoclax versus acalabrutinib plus venetoclax in frontline treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia suggested by indirect treatment comparison
Cross-study findings indicate significant clinical benefit of frontline fixed-duration ibruti
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Smith urges independence, transparency and access for the family.British announce chair and members of long-waited Patrick Finucane Inquiry
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Smith urges independence, transparency and access for the family.British announce chair and members of long-waited Patrick Finucane Inquiry
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Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), co-chair of a well-respected human rights commission in the U.S. Congress, today welcomed the formal announcement by the British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, MP, in which he appointed a chair and two a
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Smith's statement at Lantos Commission hearing...Rep. Smith chairs Congressional hearing on human rights abuses in Turkey
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Smith's statement at Lantos Commission hearing...Rep. Smith chairs Congressional hearing on human rights abuses in Turkey
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Co-Chairman Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) held a h earing today of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission in Washington, D.C. focused on widespread human rights abuses by the government of Turkey against its own citizens. The following are e xcerpts of his remarks:
The hearing of
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STATEMENT: Gottheimer Statement on Israel Striking Iran
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Gottheimer Statement on Israel Striking Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, June 13, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement on Israel striking Iran:
"I am closely monitoring the situation unfolding in Iran following Israel's preemptive strikes. These strikes are an act of self-defense, and they follow decades of IAEA-confirmed violations by Ira
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Stevens Institute of Technology: Jinho Kim Receives $895K Department of Defense Grant to Use Personalized Stem Cell Therapy to Repair Damaged Tracheas
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 13 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Jinho Kim Receives $895K Department of Defense Grant to Use Personalized Stem Cell Therapy to Repair Damaged Tracheas
Stevens biomedical engineering professor works to develop bioengineered tissues to treat failing and injured windpipes
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The trachea, or windpipe, allows air to pass in and out of the lungs. A tracheal injury, whether genetic or external, can interfere with breathing and quickly
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Stevens: Innovation Rooted in Purpose
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 13 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Stevens: Innovation Rooted in Purpose
Quantum, AI, national defense, health, extreme-weather resilience and critical minerals are all strengths of Stevens' robust -- and growing -- research enterprise
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Founded during the Industrial Revolution by visionary innovators, Stevens Institute of Technology has consistently aligned its research and education with the nation's most pressing needs. From m
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Strengthening Global Connections: NJCU and UDLAP Establish Faculty Exchange With Support From Guarini Institute
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, June 12 -- New Jersey City University issued the following news:
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Strengthening Global Connections: NJCU and UDLAP Establish Faculty Exchange with Support from Guarini Institute
New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Universidad de las Americas Puebla (UDLAP) in Mexico successfully established a dynamic faculty exchange program this spring, marking a significant milestone in international academic collaboration. The initiative, supported by the Guarini Institute f
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Sun Chemical Releases Spring 2025 Regulatory Newsletter
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, June 11 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news release:
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Sun Chemical Releases Spring 2025 Regulatory Newsletter
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. - June 10, 2025 - Sun Chemical has released its Spring 2025 Regulatory Newsletter to help guide customers through recent changes in global regulations governing the chemicals and raw materials used in packaging and cosmetics.
The Spring 2025 Regulatory Newsletter highlights new judgments and opinions
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Tennessee American Water Recognized for Excellence in Water Quality by Partnership for Safe Water
CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 12 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release:
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Tennessee American Water Recognized for Excellence in Water Quality by Partnership for Safe Water
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[Chattanooga, TN] - JUNE 12, 2025 - Tennessee American Water's Citico Water Treatment Plant has received the 25 th Partnership for Safe Water (PSW) for water quality excellence. The award, which honors the efforts in continuously optimizing water treatmen
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Tom Kean Jr. Secretly Targets Federal Funding for Reproductive Health Care in New Jersey
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Tom Kean Jr. Secretly Targets Federal Funding for Reproductive Health Care in New Jersey
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Kean Jr. cast the deciding vote to sneak in a backdoor provision that targets abortion access in states like New Jersey
Tom Kean Jr. just rubberstamped a last minute provision buried in the GOP Tax Scam that would block Affordable Care Act (ACA) funds from going to any state health plans t
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Two River Times article on fight against offshore wind'Grassroots Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Wind Farm Off Long Branch'
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Two River Times article on fight against offshore wind'Grassroots Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Wind Farm Off Long Branch'
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By Stephen Appezzato
- A coalition of environmental groups and fishing cooperatives has filed a federal lawsuit to block the construction of Empire Wind 1, the offshore wind farm that will be located about 19 miles east of Long Branch.
The groups, Clean Ocean Action (COA), Prote
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Two Rutgers Teams Trace Brain Circuits That Tell Us When to Eat - and When to Stop
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Two Rutgers Teams Trace Brain Circuits That Tell Us When to Eat - and When to Stop
By Andrew Smith
Scientists know the stomach talks to the brain, but two new studies from Rutgers Health researchers suggest the conversation is really a tug-of-war, with one side urging another bite, the other signaling "enough."
Together, the papers in Nature Metabolism and Nature Communications trace the first
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Undergrad Exploring Human-Disrupted Ecosystems Becomes NJIT's First Udall Scholar
NEWARK, New Jersey, June 11 (TNSjou) -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Undergrad Exploring Human-Disrupted Ecosystems Becomes NJIT's First Udall Scholar
By Jesse Jenkins
How do organisms adapt -- or fail to adapt -- to dramatic environmental changes, particularly those caused by human activity?
It's a question driving Brock Shahinian's research at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), leading to two of the nation's most prestigious under
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Water Quality Reports Available Online for Missouri American Water Customers
CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 10 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release:
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Water Quality Reports Available Online for Missouri American Water Customers
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ST. LOUIS, MO. (June 10, 2025) - Missouri American Water's most recent Water Quality Reports are now available for all service areas on its website at missouriamwater.com. The company is proud to report that once again, the drinking water provided to the 1.6 million customers
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Wyndham Debuts New Ad Campaign Celebrating Real-Life Travel--With a Tagline That Says It All
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, June 12 -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release:
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Wyndham Debuts New Ad Campaign Celebrating Real-Life Travel--With a Tagline That Says It All
"Where There's a Wyndham, There's a Way" unites Company's global portfolio of brands with its top-rated rewards program, Wyndham Rewards
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PARSIPPANY, N.J. (June 11, 2025) - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is tapping into the power of simplicity and scale this summer with an all-new ad campaign, Where The
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Zoetis Inc. Urges Exemption for Animal Health Products From Potential Tariffs
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Zoetis Inc., Parsippany, New Jersey, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security. The company's input addresses a section 232 investigation into the national security implications of imported pharmaceuticals and their ingredients. Zoetis advocates for exempting animal health products from potential tariffs, asserting their distinct nature from human pharmaceuticals.
The company underscored the vital role of animal health in th
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