BRANCHBURG, New Jersey, June 24 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: * * * 21st Annual RVCC Foundation Golf Classic Raises over $153,000 The RVCC Foundation raised $153,185 at the 21st Annual RVCC Foundation Golf Classic, held June 9 at the Neshanic Valley Golf Course. The RVCC Foundation is the fundraising arm of Raritan Valley Community College. This year's event was another sellout, with 147 participants, including enthusiastic golfers representing a wide  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 24 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * American Water Provides Tips for Conserving Water This Summer * CAMDEN, N.J. - JUNE 24, 2025 - As summer temperatures rise and watering demands increase, American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., is offering water conservation tips. "With summer here, American Water encourages customers and the  more

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, June 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in York06/25/2025 * Author Lucy Score to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 9AM on Wednesday, July 2 nd, 2025 York, PA - June 18, 2025 - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new York bookstore on Wednesday, July 2 nd. The new Barn  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Announces Introduction of a Constitutional Amendment to End Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants * Washington, D.C.-- Following the Supreme Court's decision today in Trump v CASA, Trump v New Jersey, and Trump v Washington, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) announced his will introduce new legislation: Protecting American Citizenship Amendment. This proposal ends birthright citizenship f  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, June 26 -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF introduces InVigor Gold, a breakthrough innovation in canola seed RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, June 25, 2025 - Driven by its versatile applications in food production, biofuels and industrial uses, the canola market is expected to continue its rapid growth in both the short and long term. Canola farmers need reliable solutions to meet the increasing needs of consumers and industries worldwide. BASF is  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement Following Arraignment of Rep. LaMonica McIver * Newark, N.J. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement: "I am disappointed that the Department of Justice is wasting resources pursuing these unfounded charges against Representative LaMonica McIver, needlessly straining our already overburdened federal judi  more

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on U.S. Military Action Against Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement: "The Iranian regime is the most destabilizing force in the Middle East and the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world. A nuclear-armed Iran would pose a grave threat to global security and   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Goldman Reintroduce Legislation to Address Vulnerabilities Within Federal Gun Background Check System * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (D-NY-10) reintroduced the Preventing Pretrial Gun Purchases Act, legislation that would address flaws in the background check process and keep firearms out of the hands of individuals that cour  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Jayapal, Barragan Reintroduce Legislation to Remove Barriers to Health Care for Immigrants * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) along with U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, and Nanette Diaz Barragan (D-CA-44) introduced the Health Equity and Access under Law (HEAL) for   more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Merkley, Schumer, Wyden Call on Congressional Leadership to Backtrack on Devastating Health Care Cuts That Will Saddle More Working Families with Medical Debt * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) along with Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) called on Speaker of  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown and Stevens Call on Airgas to Engage in Good Faith Negotiations with Union Workers * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) have written to Airgas CEO Marcelo Fioranelli calling upon Airgas to engage in good faith negotiations with workers as required by federal law. Workers represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in Cleve  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 23 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Building Resilient Systems: American Water Provides Expertise at 2025 MACRUC * CAMDEN, N.J. - JUNE 23, 2025 - American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., will contribute its expertise to key discussions at the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Conference of Regulatory Utilities Commissioners (MACRUC) Annual Educat  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-NJ, Allies Rally Against NJ Bill Chilling Free Speech on Criticism of Israel's Genocide in Gaza * The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), along with a diverse coalition of civil rights advocates, including faith and minority rights-focused groups, today rallied in opposition to the new draft of Assembly Bill A3558, whic  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Smith honors students attending prestigious service academies to become future military leaders * From left: Rep. Chris Smith, Pastor Shawn Hyland, Olivia Palutis of Ocean Township (Monmouth County), Aidan Gravelli of Middletown, Ryan Olmeda of Middletown, Jake Dembowski of Middletown, Morgan Zylinski of Lavallette, and Major General (ret.) Tom Garrett. Not pictured: Leila Castell of S  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Introduces Bill to Block Medicaid Funds from Going to Illegal Immigrants * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew introduced the No Medicaid for Illegals Act which would block any federal Medicaid funding from going to illegal immigrants. "Americans do not want their hard-earned taxpayer dollars going to people who are in this country illegally," said Congressma  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement on Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after President Trump announced that Israel and Iran have agreed to a full ceasefire. "President Trump did what had to be done," said Congressman Van Drew. "Iran with a nuclear weapon would be dangerous for America, and he took decisive a  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * Conrail Rail Workers Ratify New Contract with Significant Pay Increases Conrail TWU members in Detroit, Philadelphia, and New Jersey voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new five-year contract, delivering a 17.5% wage increase, with Journeyman Carmen making over $100,000 a year by contract's end. "This is a big win for TWU railroad workers," said TWU International President Joh  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release: * * * CWA District 1 Slams New Jersey Budget Deal for Punishing New Jersey Working Families with Higher Healthcare Costs in Backroom Agreement * TRENTON, N.J. - The Communications Workers of America (CWA) District 1 today sharply condemned Governor Murphy, Speaker Coughlin, and Senate President Scutari for approving a budget deal that forces state employees and retirees t  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on June 24, 2025: * * * DGA Statement on Republican Threats to Abortion Three Years After Dobbs Washington Post: "Abortion is already a key issue in the top two races on the ballot this year" in Virginia and New Jersey * On the three year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, DGA Communications Director Sam Newton released the following statement on Republican threats to abortion and the stakes of govern  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, June 27 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * Forbes Hosts Exclusive Event Celebrating The 2025 Forbes AI 50 List Makers, The AI Leaders Who Are Making A Significant Impact In The Industry Forbes hosted an exclusive Forbes AI 50 Celebration in San Francisco on June 23, 2025, convening leaders from across the AI landscape to celebrate the Forbes 2025 AI 50 honorees. Forbes' AI 50 list spotlights the most promising privately-held companies applying ar  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board has issued a notice entitled "Application for Expansion of Subzone 49E; Phillips 66 Co.; Linden, New Jersey." The notice outlines an application submitted by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey which serves as the grantee for Foreign-Trade Zone 49. The request seeks to expand Subzone 49E on behalf of Phillips 66 Co. This expansion would incorporate an additional site identified as Site 2 encompass  more

TORONTO, Ontario, June 24 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia and Vernick Fish Head "Down the Shore" to Egg Harbor Township for Fourth Annual Benefit Farm Dinner * Vernick Fish, the modern American oyster bar located at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center, will once again join forces with Cookie Till of Steve & Cookie's in Margate, New Jersey, for the fourth annual benefit farm dinner   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * GOP Candidates for Governor Back Health Care Cuts in Shameless Defense of Trump NOTUS: Hill Republicans Want to Cut Medicaid. These Gubernatorial Candidates Have to Answer for It. Once again, Republican candidates for governor are all-in on defending Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans' plans to strip health care from millions of Americans. New reporting from NOTUS highlights that New Jersey   more

RARITAN, New Jersey, June 25 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine (formerly the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson) issued the following news release: * * * IMAAVYTM (nipocalimab-aahu) showed greater sustained disease control versus approved FcRn blockers for generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) at multiple timepoints over 24 weeks in newly published indirect treatment comparison (ITC) The ITC compared all published Phase 3 data of these treatments, leveraging longit  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 23 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * IMAAVYTM (nipocalimab-aahu) showed greater sustained disease control versus approved FcRn blockers for generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) at multiple timepoints over 24 weeks in newly published indirect treatment comparison (ITC) * SPRING HOUSE, Pa., (June 23, 2025) - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced new data from an indirect treatment comparison (IT  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Council of Life Insurers issued the following news release: * * * Insurers Urge New Jersey to Preserve the Independence of Financial Professionals, Protect Options for Consumers * WASHINGTON--Representatives of financial professionals and companies that serve millions of New Jersey residents today urged the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development to amend a proposed regulation and preserve insurance advisers' ability to  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 23 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson Launches First and Only Daily Disposable Multifocal Toric Contact Lens1 - ACUVUE OASYS MAX 1-Day MULTIFOCAL for ASTIGMATISM * JACKSONVILLE, FL - June 23, 2025 - Today, Johnson & Johnson, + a global leader in eye health, announced the launch of ACUVUE OASYS MAX 1-Day MULTIFOCAL for ASTIGMATISM, the first and only daily disposable contact lens for   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 25 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson Launches the PolyphonicTM AI Fund for Surgery to Advance Data-Driven Healthcare * SANTA CLARA, Calif. - June 25, 2025 - Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a global leader in surgical technologies and solutions, today launched the Polyphonic TM AI Fund for Surgery to help develop AI solutions that solve challenges before, during, and after surgery. Joined  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * July Fourth Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence * Morristown, NJ - Morristown National Historical Park will celebrate our Declaration of Independence with July Fourth activities beginning at noon on the park's Washington's Headquarters grounds, 30 Washington Place. The event will feature a variety of activities, including the promotion of Junior Ranger Progr  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Announces Launch of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge * Contact: Riley Pingree (link sends email) (June 26, 2025) LEBANON BOROUGH, N.J. - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. announced the opening of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge, one of the most prestigious app competitions for middle and high school students across the country. The Congressional App Challenge is designed to en  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Co-leads Bipartisan Effort to End Wrongful Detention of American Citizens Abroad * Contact: Riley Pingree (link sends email) (June 27, 2025) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Yesterday, Representatives Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-07), French Hill (AR-02), Mike Lawler (NY-17), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) introduced the bipartisan Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025, legislation tha  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Introduces Bill to Protect Vulnerable Areas from Severe Weather Threats * Contact: Riley Pingree (link sends email) (June 23, 2025) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Representative Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) introduced H.R. 3771, the Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act. This legislation would increase the observations, understanding, and forecasting of coastal flooding and storm surge eve  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Kean Jr. Doubles Down on His Vote to Gut Medicaid Despite "Facing Protests" From NJ Constituents * Kean Jr. cast the deciding vote for the largest cuts to Medicaid in history Congressman Tom Kean Jr. cast a politically toxic, deciding vote to gut Medicaid - and now he's facing blowback from his own constituents. Reporting from the New Jersey Hills Media Group highlights how Ke  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 23 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Kentucky American Water Announces Water Main Replacement Projects Reflecting Approximately $9.1 Million in Investment * Kentucky American Water has announced several additional water main improvement projects this summer, with more to come. As part of the company's ongoing commitment to providing safe, clean and reliable water service, the company is  more

NEW YORK, June 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Condemns Supreme Court Decision Limiting Judges from Providing Nationwide Relief from Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order * Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in three consolidated cases -- Trump v. CASA, Trump v. Washington, and Trump v. New Jersey -- determining whether lower court judges can issue universal injunctions to block executive orders  more

ENCINO, California, June 25 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Mavis Discount Tire Property in Coastal New Jersey TOMS RIVER, N.J., June 23, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased 6,853-square-foot property in Toms River, New Jersey, for $3,493,750. "Net-leased as  more

ENCINO, California, June 25 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Exclusively Lists 2,438-Unit Skyline Towers Newark with Approvals for Adaptive Reuse and Ground-Up Skyline Expansion NEWARK, N.J., June 24, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the exclusive listing of Skyline Towers Newark, the headquarters   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown secures major appellate victory in $26 million customs fraud case * Mayer Brown achieved a significant appellate victory on behalf of its client, Island Industries Inc., in the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The Ninth Circuit upheld a $26 million judgment against Sigma Corp., a New Jersey-based importer, for violating the False Claims Act (FCA) by knowingly  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * McIver Speaks on Political Intimidation, Faith in Process After Entering Plea * NEWARK, NJ - Today, after pleading not guilty to charges brought against her, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) made the following statement to supporters outside of the federal courthouse in Newark: "First of all, good morning to each and every one of you. I want to thank you all for being here. As Paul just  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez Announces Nearly $10 Million in Grant Funding for Early Childhood Education * JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) announced grant funding totaling more than $9.8 million for Head Start and early childhood education programs in Hudson County. The funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will be provided to HOPES Community Action Par  more

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez Statement on the U.S. Military Operation in Iran * "Iran, the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism, poses an extreme threat to the security of the Middle East and the United States. This threat becomes exponentially greater if Iran obtains a nuclear weapon. If that can be prevented, we enhance the potential for greater regional stability and a lasting peace. "I'm grateful for ou  more

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, June 27 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Monmouth Athletics Announces Launch of Hawk Excellence Fund Monmouth University Athletics is excited to announce the establishment of the Hawk Excellence Fund, a new initiative designed to empower student-athletes through NIL, revenue sharing, and academic benefits. With the recent approval of the House settlement, this fund will usher Monmouth into the new age of college athletics, and keep the Hawk  more

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, June 26 (TNSjou) -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Prof. Wong Publishes Study on the Mother-Scholar Experience of Raising Multilingual Children Cathy Wong, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and M.Ed./ESL program director at Monmouth University, has co-authored a peer-reviewed article in the journal Applied Linguistics (Oxford University Press, 2025) that offers an in-depth, autoethnographic account of raising m  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 25 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey American Water Invests $2.9 Million in West Orange Infrastructure * New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 4,900 feet of aging 6-inch cast iron water main in West Orange. The 1930s water main will be upgraded with new 12-inch and 16-inch ductile iron main along Eagle Rock Avenue-CR611, between Oval Road and Valley Way. This $2  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 26 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey American Water Invests $4 Million in Burlington County Infrastructure * New Jersey American Water is investing approximately $4 million to upgrade water infrastructure in Burlington County this year. The company is replacing approximately two and a half miles of aging cast iron water main in Delanco and Cinnaminson. Both systems, originally i  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 23 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey American Water Lifts Statewide Mandatory Conservation Notice * CAMDEN, N.J. - JUNE 23, 2025 - Following the Murphy Administration and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's (NJ DEP) Drought Warning lift, New Jersey American Water has lifted its mandatory conservation notice for all customers across the state, while keeping a   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey WWII Army Ranger Vet and Other NJ Family Members honored at Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony * New Jersey resident and WWII Army Ranger Veteran, John Wardell was featured today at the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for the United States Army Rangers of World War II held in the U.S. Capitol. Rep. Smith with Renee Lomell, daughter of WWII hero Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell, al  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * Pallone Opening Remarks at Auto Safety Hearing Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Hearing on "Looking Under the Hood: The State of NHTSA and Motor Vehicle Safety:" Fatalities and i  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Pallone Opening Remarks at HHS Budget Hearing with Secretary Kennedy Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Health Subcommittee hearing on "The Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Health and Human Services Budget:" For the past six months,   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2025: * * * Pallone Slams Republicans for Corrupt Pay-to-Play Schemes at Committee Markup of Energy Bills Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Full Committee markup of 13 energy bills: Today the Committee is marking up a series of energy bills.   more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Statement on Arraignment of Congresswoman McIver * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement: "Today's arraignment of Congresswoman McIver is a dangerous escalation in the Trump Administration's ongoing assault on democratic institutions. She was performing lawful oversight at a federal facility - something every Member of Congress has t  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * Pallone: Deregulating Coal Ash Waste Will Bring More Disease and Pollution Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today as prepared for delivery at an Environment Subcommittee hearing on "A Decade Later: A Review of Congressional Action, Environme  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 27 -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * Pearson and Google Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Development of Next-Generation AI Tools for Students and Educators MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and LONDON - June 26, 2025 - Google Cloud and Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced a multi-year strategic collaboration to accelerate new AI-powered products and services that personalize learning for students,   more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 28 (TNSrep) -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * Pearson School Report 2025: At least 1.9 million students not ready for their next stage of learning LONDON - 27 June 2025 - New findings from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) reveal that at least 1.65 million primary and secondary students and over 250,000 college students in England may not be both emotionally ready and at the expected academic level to move on to the next stage of their learning. The  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 24 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Completes Construction on $4 million Water Storage Tank in Jenkins Township * SCRANTON, Pa. (June 24, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water announced the completion of a new one-million-gallon water storage tank in Jenkins Township, Luzerne County. The new tank is located off Centerpoint Boulevard in the industrial park. Constr  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 25 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Completes Acquisition of Manwalamink Water and Sewer Company Systems * MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (June 25, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Manwalamink Water and Sewer Company's (Manwalamink) water and wastewater systems. The newly acquired systems serve approximately 1,260  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 27 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Signs Agreement to Purchase the City of Pittston's Wastewater System * MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (June 27, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water announced today that it signed an agreement with the City of Pittston to acquire its wastewater collection system for $26.4 million. The system serves approximately 4,400 customers throughout  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Three Gottheimer-Led Amendments Pass the House, Strengthening Support for Veterans * Above: Gottheimer speaks in support of his amendments to support our veterans. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, the House passed three Gottheimer-led amendments to strengthen support for veterans across New Jersey and the country. The amendments were included in the FY2026 Military Construction, Veter  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep Watson Coleman Denounces Illegal and Dangerous Bombing on Iran * June 21, 2025 Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman released the following statement in reponse to reports of the United States striking nuclear sites in Iran: "The United States has just committed an act of war against a country that posed no imminent threat to our people. There was no self-defense or tactical strate  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chris Smith Introduces Resolution Supporting Historic Peace Accord brokered by President Trump to End One of the Deadliest Conflicts since World War II * Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, today introduced legislation pushing for a robust diplomatic, humanitarian, and economic response to the worsening crisis in the eastern Democratic Re  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sherrill and Harshbarger Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Prescription Information * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) reintroduced the bipartisan Prescription Information Modernization Act, legislation designed to update how prescribing information (PI) is distributed to pharmacists and physicians. This long-overdue  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces The SHADE Act To Combat Rising Temperatures In Cities * June 26, 2025 Bill would provide resources for cities to plant shade trees in formerly redlined neighborhoods and communities experiencing extreme heat. Washington, D.C. (July 26, 2025) - Today, as extreme heat and humidity make for dangerous conditions across the country, Congresswoman Bonnie Wa  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Impacting Birthright Citizenship Order * June 27, 2025 Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court ruling on the case impacting Birthright Citizenship: "This is a shameful abdication of responsibility by the majority on the Court. To issue this ruling on nationwide injunctio  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Wiley posted the following news release: * * * Royal Society Te Aparangi partners with Wiley to expand global readership for its journals * Hoboken, NJ - June 26, 2025 - Wiley is excited to announce a new publishing partnership with the Royal Society Te Aparangi. This strategic alliance, beginning in 2026, represents a major step forward for the Society's eight journals, and for Aotearoa New Zealand's research community. First published   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 28 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * A Global Microbiome Preservation Effort Enters Its Growth Phase Rutgers scientists leading a "microbial Noah's Ark" announce the creation of ethical rules for fair collaboration and ownership By Kitta MacPherson A global effort to create a "microbial Noah's Ark" to preserve the world's diverse collection of healthy microbes before they disappear is now entering an active growth phase. In a pe  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 27 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Nearly Half of New Jerseyans Say State Is on Wrong Track, Citing Taxes, Affordability and Living Costs In the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll, economic concerns are "front and center" * New Jerseyans continue to give a somewhat split assessment on the direction of the Garden State, and pocketbook issues top the list of residents' biggest concerns, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Forty-eig  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 28 (TNSrep) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Nearly Half of New Jerseyans Say State Is on Wrong Track, Citing Taxes, Affordability and Living Costs In the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll, economic concerns are "front and center" * New Jerseyans continue to give a somewhat split assessment on the direction of the Garden State, and pocketbook issues top the list of residents' biggest concerns, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 27 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Find Runners Improve Performance by Narrowing Visual Focus A Rutgers professor and others show that zooming in on the finish line - rather than taking in surroundings - bolsters both effort and pace * A simple way for runners who want to enhance their performance is to focus on the finish line rather than taking in their surroundings, a recent study has found A team of psychology   more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The American Immigration Lawyers Association issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * SCOTUS Inaction on Birthright Citizenship Strengthens Executive Overreach, Erodes Constitutional Safeguards, and Paves the Way for Chaos and Harm The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today to severely limit the ability of district court judges to grant universal injunctions as part of ongoing litigation about birthright citizenship in Trump v. CASA, Trump v. Washington, and Tr  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 27, 2025: * * * Senator Kim Demands Congress Reaffirm Its Constitutional Authority on Military Force Against Iran WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) released the following statement after the Senate Republican majority blocked consideration of Senator Tim Kaine's War Power Resolution which would assert Congress' constitutional authority on using military force: "Despite the strikes, Ir  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 27, 2025: * * * Senator Kim on Birthright Citizenship Case: "Today's decision is not the end of the road." WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Senator Andy Kim released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled to limit lower courts' power to block President Trump's Executive Order to end birthright citizenship. The court did not address the legal merits of this Executive Order itself, leaving it op  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Kim Uplifts Alliances in Indo-Pacific as Critical to America's Continued Economic Prosperity and Security WASHINGTON D.C. - Around the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Japan, Senator Andy Kim joined the Center for Strategic & International Studies for a conversation on the future of the trilateral relationship between the United States, Republic of South Korea,   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Demand SDNY Misconduct Records Ahead of Emil Bove's Nomination Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Peter Welch (D-VT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Alex Padilla (D-CA), all members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, wrote a letter to Interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York   more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 23, 2025: * * * Senators Kim Joins Senate Democratic Colleagues on Anti-Corruption Bill to Prevent Financial Exploitation of Digital Assets by Public Officials WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) joined Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) and eight Democratic Senators in introducing the Curbing Officials' Income and Nondisclosure (COIN) Act to enact commonsense guardrails to prevent the financial  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Senators Kim, Schiff, Kaine Aim to Codify U.S. Assistance for Israel's Self-Defense Amidst Ongoing Attacks by Iran Senators announce amendment to War Powers resolution curbing President Trump's ability to continue offensive strikes on Iran to clarify that defensive aid against Iranian strikes would not be constrained by the resolution * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Andy Ki  more

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Smith statement on President Trump's decisive action to destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities * Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on President Trump's decisive action to destroy Iran's Nuclear Capabilities: "For far too long, the Islamic Republic of Iran--the world's leading state sponsor of terror--has held the world ho  more

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Gottheimer Statement on U.S. Strikes In Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, June 21, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement following U.S. strikes in Iran: "Tonight, the United States took critical and decisive action to protect America, and freedom and democracy at home and around the world -- stopping Iran's nuclear program in its tracks. S  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 25 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * AI Blunders: Six-Finger Hands, Two Suns and Jesus Christ on a Surfboard in a Stormy Sea Hoboken, N.J., June 24, 2025 -- When teaching a Photoshop class at a children's summer camp, Stevens undergraduate student Gursimran Vasir noticed something strange. When children searched for images using Photoshop's AI feature by typing text prompts, they didn't always get back what they expected. In fact, ma  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- AUX Air USA, South Plainfield, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), advocating for a delay in the enforcement of the Central Variable Performance (CVP) provisions associated with the newly revised test procedures for central air conditioning and heat pumps (CAC/HPs). The request seeks an extension to July 7, 2026, citing challenges posed by recent regulatory changes. Saad Saleem, manager of regulatory compliance at AUX,  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Supreme Court allows States to stop funding Planned Parenthood through Medicaid * Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), co-Chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, welcomed today's United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruling in Medina v. Planned Parenthood, which opened the way for States like South Carolina to redirect Medicaid funding away from abortion giant Planned Parenthood based on its abortion activ  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 26 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Tap Water You Can Trust: 21 Pennsylvania American Water Drinking Water Treatment Plants Earn National Recognition * Representatives from Pennsylvania American Water receive 2025 Partnership for Safe Water recognition. MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (June 26, 2025) - Twenty-one additional Pennsylvania American Water drinking water treatment plants were recently re  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Three Years After Dobbs Decision, Kean Jr. is Pushing "Backdoor" Abortion Ban in GOP Budget * On the three year anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, here's a reminder that anti-choice extremist Tom Kean Jr. is still working to erode abortion rights in New Jersey. Kean Jr. rubberstamped a provision buried in the GOP Tax Scam that would block Affordable Care Ac  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 28 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * University Hospital, in Partnership with Rutgers Health, Launches First Phase of Major Redevelopment to Expand Health Care Access in Newark University Hospital, in partnership with Rutgers University, will begin the long-anticipated redevelopment of its Newark health campus on July 1, beginning with construction of the new Administrative and Clinical Facility building, known as the ADMB, which will inclu  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release: * * * Watchdog Files Bar Complaint Over Alina Habba's Pattern of Unethical Conduct WASHINGTON, D.C. - Campaign for Accountability (CfA) asked the New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics (OAE) to investigate Alina Habba, the Interim United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, for potential violations of the New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct related to her ordering the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District Enhances Educators' Ability to Interpret Student Data and Improve Achievement Through New Partnership * Charlotte, NC (Friday, June 27, 2025) --In a first of its kind agreement, New Jersey's West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District (WWP) today announced a new partnership with Otu  more