Saturday - September 13, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday August 10, 2025 ( 63 items )  

Air Force Energy Teams Earn National Recognition
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: * * * Air Force energy teams earn national recognition Two Air Force Office of Energy Assurance teams earned top honors from the Federal Energy Management Program for energy efficiency and resilience at installations in New Jersey and Japan. The OEA teams supporting Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, and Yokota Air Base, Japan, received "Small Group" awards for inf  more

American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) Calls on New Jersey to Maintain Financial Professionals' Independence and Safeguard Consumer Choice
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Council of Life Insurers issued the following news release: * * * American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) Calls on New Jersey to Maintain Financial Professionals' Independence and Safeguard Consumer Choice * WASHINGTON--American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) President and CEO David Chavern today called on the New Department of Labor & Workforce Development to withdraw a proposed regulation and allow insurance agents to maintain thei  more

American Water Announces Common Stock Offering with a Forward Component
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 4 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * American Water Announces Common Stock Offering with a Forward Component * CAMDEN, N.J. - AUGUST 4, 2025 - American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) announced today a registered underwritten offering of $1 billion in shares of its common stock. Subject to certain conditions, all shares are expected to be borrowed by the forward purchasers (as defined  more

American Water Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering of 7,042,254 Shares with a Forward Component
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 5 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * American Water Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering of 7,042,254 Shares with a Forward Component * CAMDEN, N.J. - AUGUST 5, 2025 - American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) announced today the pricing of a registered underwritten offering of 7,042,254 shares of its common stock at a price to public of $142.00 per share. Subject to certain cond  more

Army Reserve Ambassadors enhance skills, knowledge at annual workshop
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve Ambassadors enhance skills, knowledge at annual workshop * Division's... read more JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, New Jersey - JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. - Nearly a dozen U.S. Army Reserve ambassadors attended the 99th Readiness Division's annual Ambassador Workshop July 17-18 at division headquarters here. The workshop was designed to give the ambassadors the   more

BASF's Orange, California site hosts its first Kids' Lab
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Aug. 8 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF's Orange, California site hosts its first Kids' Lab * BASF welcomed students for a hands-on interactive experience. * In partnership with Muzeo Museum in Anaheim, Kids' Lab offered two sessions to show students the connection between science and art. * ORANGE, CA, August 8, 2025 - BASF's Orange, California site recently hosted its first Kids' Lab, an interactive,   more

Bill heads to President Trump's desk for signatureSenate passes Smith bill to name Toms River VA Clinic after WWII hero, Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Bill heads to President Trump's desk for signatureSenate passes Smith bill to name Toms River VA Clinic after WWII hero, Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell * In a rare Saturday voting session, the U.S. Senate passed HR 2170, legislation introduced by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) to name the Toms River VA outpatient clinic in honor of Second Lieutenant Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell, an Army Ranger and longtime Toms River  more

Blockchain platform securely digitizes public records
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Blockchain platform securely digitizes public records * An open source blockchain platform developed and commercialized by Cornell researchers is being utilized by a software company to establish a more efficient, secure property records database for one of the most populous counties in the nation. Ava Labs, the company behind the technology, recently announced that the Avalanche blockchain platform will be use  more

Blockchain platform securely digitizes public records
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Blockchain platform securely digitizes public records * An open source blockchain platform developed and commercialized by Cornell researchers is being utilized by a software company to establish a more efficient, secure property records database for one of the most populous counties in the nation. Ava Labs, the company behind the technology, recently announced that the Avalanche blockchain platform will be use  more

Booker, Shaheen, Warner, Reed, Coons, and Bennet Introduce West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Shaheen, Warner, Reed, Coons, and Bennet Introduce West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to increased rates of destabilizing violence in the West Bank, particularly against civilians, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Mark Wa  more

Border Patrol Agents Arrest Confirmed Gang Member in Maine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Border Patrol Agents Arrest Confirmed Gang Member in Maine * UNION, Maine -- U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a Colombian national and confirmed member of the South American Theft Group (SATG) in Union, Maine, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The individual was found to be illegally present in the United States. Upon further investigation, records revealed the  more

CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: Candida Auris Containment Responses in Health Care Facilities That Provide Hemodialysis Services -- New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, 2020-2023
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 25) on July 10, 2025, entitled "Candida auris Containment Responses in Health Care Facilities that Provide Hemodialysis Services -- New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, 2020-2023.": Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract Candida auris, a frequently multidrug-re  more

Chairwoman McClain Kicks Off National Tour with Visit to NJ Manufacturer and Restaurant Joined by Congressman Kean
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain Kicks Off National Tour with Visit to NJ Manufacturer and Restaurant Joined by Congressman Kean * PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (MI-10) visited Bihler of America, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of precision automation systems. This visit marked the successful first stop of Chairwoman Mc  more

Chemours, DuPont and Corteva Reach Agreement With the State of New Jersey to Comprehensively Resolve All Environmental Claims Including PFAS
WILMINGTON, Delaware, Aug. 5 -- Chemours, a provider of titanium technologies, fluoroproducts and chemical solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Chemours, DuPont and Corteva Reach Agreement with the State of New Jersey to Comprehensively Resolve All Environmental Claims Including PFAS * Resolves all environmental claims, including those related to PFAS, across four current and former operating sites and all statewide PFAS claims, including those related to aqueous film forming f  more

Clean Water Action Celebrates New Jersey's Landmark PFAS Victory! Aggressive Action is Needed to Protect Our Drinking Water Sources
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Clean Water Action issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Clean Water Action Celebrates New Jersey's Landmark PFAS Victory! Aggressive Action is Needed to Protect our Drinking Water Sources. Trenton, NJ - A federal court settlement worth more than $2 billion, the largest environmental settlement ever reached by a single state, is set to fund the cleanup of widespread PFAS contamination at four former DuPont industrial sites across New Jersey, state off  more

Companies On Forbes Asia's 'Best Under A Billion' List Remain Resilient
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * Companies On Forbes Asia's 'Best Under A Billion' List Remain Resilient * SINGAPORE (August 5, 2025) - Forbes Asia announced its 2025 Best Under A Billion list, which recognizes 200 top-performing small and midsized listed companies in the Asia-Pacific region. The Best Under A Billion list, which can be found at www.forbes.com/bub and in the August issue of Forbes Asia, is sponsored   more

Conduent Announces Board Leadership Transition
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Aug. 6 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Conduent Announces Board Leadership Transition * Harsha V. Agadi Named Chairman, Succeeds Scott Letier FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, today announced the appointment of Harsha V. Agadi as Chairman of its Board of Directors,   more

Conduent Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Aug. 6 -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: [Category: BizComputer Technology] * * * Conduent Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Key Q2 2025 Highlights * Revenue and Adj. Revenue (1) : $754M * Pre-tax Income (Loss): $(38)M * Adj. EBITDA Margin (1) : 4.9% * New Business Signings ACV (2) : $150M * Net ARR Activity Metric (2) (TTM): $63M * FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Aug. 06, 2025 -- Conduen  more

Conduent Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Aug. 6 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Conduent Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results * Key Q2 2025 Highlights * Revenue and Adj. Revenue (1) : $754M * Pre-tax Income (Loss): $(38)M * Adj. EBITDA Margin (1) : 4.9% * New Business Signings ACV (2) : $150M * Net ARR Activity Metric (2) (TTM): $63M FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Aug. 06, 2025 -- Con  more

Congressman Van Drew Responds to Governor Murphy's Plan to Make His Extreme Energy Agenda Law
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Responds to Governor Murphy's Plan to Make His Extreme Energy Agenda Law * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew responded to Governor Murphy's latest plan to make his 100% clean energy-by-2035 agenda law before leaving office early next year. "Everyone wants a cleaner energy future, but it has to be done in a way that is realistic, sustainable, and affordable,"  more

Democratic Governors Association: New Jersey Independent - 'Jack Ciattarelli Doubles Down on Abortion Misinformation'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * The New Jersey Independent: "Jack Ciattarelli doubles down on abortion misinformation" As the National Review highlights that Jack Ciattarelli can't "identify a single issue on which he disagrees with the president," including "defunding Planned Parenthood," new reporting from The New Jersey Independent details how this extends to Ciattarelli's position on reproductive care. Just like Trump, Ciattarell  more

Federal Maritime Commission: Wallenius Wilhelmsen Faces Complaint Over Alleged Service Failures
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- A complaint has been lodged with the Federal Maritime Commission by Worldwide Nexus Logistics LLC against Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a common carrier. The action claims the carrier violated shipping regulations by failing to submit necessary in-transit paperwork promptly for a contracted shipment. Worldwide Nexus Logistics, an enterprise based in Doral, Florida, asserts that the commission has the authority to hear the case. Wallenius Wilhelmsen, with an office in Parsi  more

Gottheimer Co-Leads Bipartisan House Intelligence Committee Trip to Israel
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Gottheimer Co-Leads Bipartisan House Intelligence Committee Trip to Israel * U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) departed from Israel after co-leading a bipartisan House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence delegation trip with Committee Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-1) and Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13). While in Israel, Gottheimer and the Members: * Visited an aid staging site   more

IHeartPodcasts Debuts 'Dirty Rush: The Truth About Sorority Life' With Hosts Daisy Kent, Gia Giudice and Jennifer Fessler
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartPodcasts Debuts "Dirty Rush: The Truth About Sorority Life" with Hosts Daisy Kent, Gia Giudice and Jennifer Fessler LOS ANGELES - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, today announced "Dirty Rush: The Truth about Sorority Life," a brand-new weekly podcast hosted by Daisy Kent (The Bachelor), Gia Giudice (Casual Chaos, Next Gen NYC), and Jennifer Fessler (The Real Housewives of   more

INSURED RETIREMENT INSTITUTE: PROPOSED NEW JERSEY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RULE COULD HINDER RETIREMENT PLANNING
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Insured Retirement Institute issued the following news release: * * * PROPOSED NJ INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RULE COULD HINDER RETIREMENT PLANNING Rule Might Reduce Number of Independent Financial Planners, Insurance Agents * A New Jersey proposed rule to change the definition of "independent contractor" could adversely affect consumers' choice of financial professionals and retirement products and strategies, according to the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI). The p  more

Jefferson Releases Its 2024 Community Impact Report: Building Healthier Communities
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 (TNSrep) -- Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * Jefferson Releases its 2024 Community Impact Report: Building Healthier Communities Report highlights community investment, expanded programs and collaborative partnerships addressing some of the region's most pressing health and social challenges. * PHILADELPHIA, August 4, 2025 - Today, Jefferson released its 2024 Community Impact Report: Creating Healthier Communit  more

Kean Joins U.S. Chamber, Somerset County Business Partnership for Roundtable on Tax Reform
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Joins U.S. Chamber, Somerset County Business Partnership for Roundtable on Tax Reform * Contact: Riley Pingree (link sends email) (August 8, 2025) SOMERVILLE, N.J. - Yesterday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Somerset County Business Partnership for a roundtable discussion with local business leaders on the pro-growth business tax provisions in t  more

Kean, Crow Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Block Adversaries from Exploiting Critical U.S. Technology
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean, Crow Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Block Adversaries from Exploiting Critical U.S. Technology * Contact: Riley Pingree (link sends email) (August 8, 2025) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) reintroduced the Bureau of Industry and Security Information Technology Modernization Act (BIS IT Modernization Act), a bipartisan   more

Kerrigan in NorthJersey.com-USA Today Network: NJ Independent Contractor Rule Threatens to Hamstring Business, Job Growth
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release: * * * Kerrigan in NorthJersey.com-USA Today Network: NJ Independent Contractor Rule Threatens to Hamstring Business, Job Growth * In an August 8 Op-Ed, SBE Council president & CEO warns lawmakers and public officials about the harmful effects of making it almost impossible for the self-employed and independent contractors to work for themselves in the Garden State. Ke  more

Meritain Health Supports Our Schools Through a Donation to the Education Leadership Foundation of New Jersey
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 6 -- The New Jersey School Boards Association issued the following news release: * * * Meritain Health(R) Supports Our Schools Through a Donation to the Education Leadership Foundation of New Jersey TRENTON, July 24, 2025 -- The Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey (ELFNJ) is proud to announce that it has received a contribution from Meritain Health(R), an Aetna company. The grant will support ELFNJ in its mission to advance public education governance thr  more

National School Transportation Association Supports FMCSA Proposal on DVIRs, Urges Retaining Paper-Based Option
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The National School Transportation Association (NSTA), Yardville, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expressing support for proposed efforts to clarify the requirements for Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs). NSTA's feedback comes in response to a proposal published in the Federal Register on May 30, 2025, which aims to enhance the efficiency of reporting standards for vehicle inspections. In i  more

New Jersey Advocacy Group Opposes Changes to Public Benefits for Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- New Jersey Citizen Action has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing staunch opposition to the agency's recent decision to rescind the 1998 interpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act. The advocacy organization, which focuses on advancing social, racial, and economic justice, argues that the changes will significantly restrict access for certain immigrant populations to critical federal pro  more

New Jersey Announces Phase I of Garden State Energy Storage Program
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * New Jersey Announces Phase I of Garden State Energy Storage Program * On June 18, 2025, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) announced the first phase of the Garden State Energy Storage Program (GSESP), intended to expand the availability of transmission-scale energy storage in the state. Per the requirements of the Clean   more

New Jersey Company Pleads Guilty and Agrees to Restitution and Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Dangerous Air Conditioners
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Company Pleads Guilty and Agrees to Restitution and Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Dangerous Air Conditioners * Royal Sovereign International Inc. (Royal Sovereign), a New Jersey corporation that sold office and home appliances, pleaded guilty today to a criminal information charging it under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) with failing to report immediately to the U.S. Consum  more

New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant Children Urges USCIS to Reconsider Changes to Form G-325A
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant Children (NJCIC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) raising strong objections to proposed revisions to Form G-325A that exclude recipients of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). The organization is concerned that these changes, coupled with a recent policy alert terminating the SIJS Deferred Action Policy, will have detrimental effects on vulnerable immigrant youth. Th  more

NEW: After Voting to Gut Medicaid, Tom Kean Jr. is Trying to "Recast" Himself as a Medicaid Supporter
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: After Voting to Gut Medicaid, Tom Kean Jr. is Trying to "Recast" Himself as a Medicaid Supporter * New reporting from Rolling Stone exposes Kean Jr.'s Medicaid hypocrisy Does Tom Kean Jr. think New Jersey voters are dumb? New reporting from Rolling Stone details how Kean Jr. last week "introduced a resolution purporting to recognize the 60th anniversary of Medicaid's estab  more

NJ TRANSIT Advocates for Clarity in Environmental Review Process
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ TRANSIT) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation, specifically addressing the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration, and the Federal Transit Administration regarding the recently issued Notice of Interim Final Rule. The rule modifies regulations under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and aims to further streamline environmental reviews. In its letter, NJ   more

Ocean County Leader article on Smith letter to Sec. Rubio'Smith urges State Department action against forced organ harvesting in China'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Ocean County Leader article on Smith letter to Sec. Rubio'Smith urges State Department action against forced organ harvesting in China' * By Ocean County Leader August 7, 2025 Today, Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), who serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, joined with Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Representative Neal Dunn, M.D. (R-FL) in sending   more

Opposition Grows Against LNG Transport By Rail Amid Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Clean Water Action, a grassroots organization representing 75,000 subscribers in New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), expressing strong opposition to the proposed transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail. This proposed project, which would involve shipping LNG through communities to a planned export facility along the Delaware River in Gibbstown, raises serious safety and environment  more

Optimum, News 12, and Warner Bros. Discovery Return to Empower Local Communities with Back-to-School Backpack Program
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Aug. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) issued the following news release: * * * Optimum, News 12, and Warner Bros. Discovery Return to Empower Local Communities with Back-to-School Backpack Program * Backpacks filled with school supplies are being distributed across communities in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to help students gear up for the upcoming school year Optimum, a leading provider of fiber internet, mobile,  more

Pallone Leads Push to Bolster U.S. Seafood, Level the Playing Field for American Aquaculture
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Leads Push to Bolster U.S. Seafood, Level the Playing Field for American Aquaculture Bipartisan SEAS Act aims to modernize USDA support for coastal food producers  * Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today reintroduced the Supporting Equity for Aquaculture and Seafood (SEAS) Act, a bipartisan bill that would ensure A  more

Pallone Slams Trump Admin for Brazenly Illegal Clawback of Solar Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2025: * * * Pallone Slams Trump Admin for Brazenly Illegal Clawback of Solar Funding Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today blasting the Trump Administration for illegally clawing back $7 billion in obligated funds from the popular "Solar for All" program: "The  more

Pallone, Planned Parenthood Action Fund President Say New Republican Law Will Hurt Patients and Providers in New Jersey
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone, Planned Parenthood Action Fund President Say New Republican Law Will Hurt Patients and Providers in New Jersey * NJ 6th District Congressman warns Republicans' Big Ugly Bill signed by Trump bars Medicaid Patients from using their insurance at Planned Parenthood health centers for essential services and preventative care PERTH AMBOY, NJ - At the Planned Parenthood health center in P  more

Public Comment Deadline Today: New Jersey Poised to Abandon Employment for 1.7 Million Freelancers with New Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Public Comment Deadline Today: New Jersey Poised to Abandon Employment for 1.7 Million Freelancers with New Rules * Independent Women submits public comment, urging support for flexible work opportunities: Mass reclassification efforts will be devastating for women, the workforce, and the small business community. TRENTON, NJ -- New Jersey's Department of Labor and Work  more

RELEASE: At New Jersey State Fair, Gottheimer Celebrates Sussex County Senior of the Year Shirley Smith Hill for Life of Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: At New Jersey State Fair, Gottheimer Celebrates Sussex County Senior of the Year Shirley Smith Hill for Life of Service * Above: Gottheimer congratulates "Sussex County Senior of the Year" Shirley Smith Hill. SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ -- U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) celebrated Senior Day at the New Jersey State Fair and presented a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol to Sussex County  more

RELEASE: Gottheimer Leads 70+ Members in Bipartisan Push Urging Transparency for Nonprofit Security Grant Program Applicants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Leads 70+ Members in Bipartisan Push Urging Transparency for Nonprofit Security Grant Program Applicants * NORTH JERSEY -- This week, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), alongside Reps. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), and Mike Lawler (NY-17) led a bipartisan letter calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to immediately release info  more

Rep. Sherrill Sounds the Alarm About the Devastating Impact of Trump's Cuts to Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sherrill Sounds the Alarm About the Devastating Impact of Trump's Cuts to Planned Parenthood * PERTH AMBOY, N.J. -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) joined Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06), Planned Parenthood Action Fund President Alexis McGill Johnson, and New Jersey healthcare providers to stand up against Donald Trump's latest bill that defunds Planned Parenthood, stripping acc  more

Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Rep. Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey Governor
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Rep. Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey Governor * Washington, DC -- Today, Reproductive Freedom for All announced its endorsement of Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill in her bid for New Jersey governor. Since the fall of Roe, abortion access has been decimated across the country. Electing Democratic governors h  more

Rutgers: Ancient Predator's Shift in Diet Offers Clues on Surviving Climate Change
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * An Ancient Predator's Shift in Diet Offers Clues on Surviving Climate Change Fossil teeth reveal how a 56-million-year-old mammal adapted to global warming and what it means for animals today By Kitta MacPherson About 56 million years ago, when Earth experienced a dramatic rise in global temperatures, one meat-eating mammal responded in a surprising way: It started eating more bones. That's th  more

Rutgers: Expert Argues for Applying a Justice Framework to Disaster Response and Recovery
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 8 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Expert Argues for Applying a Justice Framework to Disaster Response and Recovery With the number of displaced people in the United States climbing, a Rutgers scholar says tailored humanitarian responses are essential for ensuring equity and fostering well-being By Greg Bruno The number of people displaced by weather, war and conflict is climbing, and of the 45.8 million forced to leave their homes last   more

Shore News Network article on Smith legislation to name Toms River VA Clinic after Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell'WWII hero Bud Lomell to be honored as Toms River VA clinic gets new name'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Shore News Network article on Smith legislation to name Toms River VA Clinic after Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell'WWII hero Bud Lomell to be honored as Toms River VA clinic gets new name' * By Shore News Network August 4, 2025 The U.S. Senate has passed legislation to rename the Toms River Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in honor of one of the most decorated and pivotal figures of World War II, S  more

Smith calls on State Department to combat organ harvesting & traffickingSmith, Moolenaar, Dunn send letter to Sec. Rubio urging State Department intervention in China's forced organ harvesting empire
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Smith calls on State Department to combat organ harvesting & traffickingSmith, Moolenaar, Dunn send letter to Sec. Rubio urging State Department intervention in China's forced organ harvesting empire * Today, Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), joined Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chair of the House Select Co  more

Stevens Institute of Technology: Two Schools, Two Degrees, Unlimited Possibilities
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 9 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Two Schools, Two Degrees, Unlimited Possibilities Steven's partnership with Universita degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale continues to produce outstanding results for its students * Maryan Shepetyuk decided crossing the Atlantic Ocean was his best chance to cross the Hudson River. The 2024 graduate of Stevens' master's program in finance recently started as an equity execution analyst in the Glo  more

Study Examines Daily Water Use in New Jersey
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- In a report prepared with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released a study presenting a method to estimate daily public supply water use for New Jersey's drinking water service areas. The document, 'Estimating Daily Public Supply Water Use by Drinking Water Service Area in New Jersey,' was authored by Jennifer L. Shourds and Malia H. Scott. This Scientific Investigations Report 2024-5061, released in 202  more

Summer Surge: U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force Delivers Justice with Major July Arrests
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * Summer Surge: U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force Delivers Justice with Major July Arrests * Newark, NJ - The U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force is proud to announce the successful apprehension of several high-profile fugitives during the month of July, making a significant impact across multiple jurisdictions in the sta  more

The Sentinel article on Smith's Uyghur Genocide Accountability bill'Cross-party US lawmakers launch Uyghur Genocide Accountability Act against China'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * The Sentinel article on Smith's Uyghur Genocide Accountability bill'Cross-party US lawmakers launch Uyghur Genocide Accountability Act against China' * By Sentinel Digital Desk August 4, 2025 WASHINGTON DC : In a bipartisan push to hold the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) accountable for its ongoing human rights atrocities, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chai  more

The ultimate global study companion: Pearson expands AI-powered Study Prep, supporting personalized learning worldwide
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 7 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * The ultimate global study companion: Pearson expands AI-powered Study Prep, supporting personalized learning worldwide * LONDON - 7 August 2025 - Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced the international expansion of Study Prep, its AI-enhanced video learning experience that provides personalized study support across more than 25 academic s  more

The Washington Times Op-Ed by Rep. Smith'As China wages transnational repression, Taiwan reveals what freedom and resistance look like'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * The Washington Times Op-Ed by Rep. Smith'As China wages transnational repression, Taiwan reveals what freedom and resistance look like' * By Rep. Christopher H. Smith \- Monday, August 4, 2025 Vote for democracy in Taiwan and not trust China illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times OPINION: Last month, voters in Taiwan completed an exercise in constitutional governance unknown   more

Toms River | Shorebeat article on Smith legislation to name Toms River VA Clinic after Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell'U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Naming Toms River VA Clinic for WWII Hero 'Bud' Lomell'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Toms River | Shorebeat article on Smith legislation to name Toms River VA Clinic after Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell'U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Naming Toms River VA Clinic for WWII Hero 'Bud' Lomell' * By Daniel Nee August 6, 2025 The Veterans Administration outpatient clinic in Toms River is one step closer to being named in honor of World War II hero, and Toms River resident, Leonard "Bud" Lom  more

Tyrol Pickleball Partners with Kittredge and Associates
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Aug. 5 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Tyrol Pickleball Partners with Kittredge and Associates * NAPLES, FLORIDA (August 5, 2025) - Tyrol Pickleball, the industry's first and only footwear brand purpose-built for pickleball, announced a major step forward in its U.S. expansion: a new sales and distribution partnership with Kittredge & Associates, a nationally recognized sales agency based out of New Je  more

U.S. Rep. Mark Messmer Visits Indiana American Water's Terre Haute Treatment Facility to Discuss Water Infrastructure and Policy Priorities
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 8 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Mark Messmer Visits Indiana American Water's Terre Haute Treatment Facility to Discuss Water Infrastructure and Policy Priorities * TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - August 8, 2025 \-- Indiana American Water welcomed U.S. Representative Mark Messmer (IN-08) yesterday for a tour of its Terre Haute water treatment facility, highlighting the company's commitmen  more

USGS Assesses Shoreline Sand Volumes on Atlantic Coast
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- A report from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) quantifies the volume of sand available to three Atlantic Coast barrier islands, an important factor in understanding how these shorelines will respond to sea-level rise and storms. The document, 'Assessment of Active Sand Volumes at Rockaway Beach and Fire Island in New York and Seven Mile Island in New Jersey,' was issued in 2025 by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey. It was prepared in coo  more

Wealth of Philippines' 50 Richest On Forbes List Rises To $86 Billion
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * Wealth Of The Philippines' 50 Richest On Forbes List Rises To US$86 Billion Sy siblings retain the top spot * SINGAPORE (August 7, 2025) - The combined wealth of tycoons on the 2025 Forbes list of the Philippines' 50 Richest rose over 6% to US$86 billion, from $80.8 billion last year. The complete list can be found here and in the August issue of Forbes Asia. Buoyed by domestic d  more