ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-New Jersey and Jersey 1st Urge Withdrawal of Harmful Independent Contractor Rule * # Aug 15, 2025 by AFP Morristown, NJ -- Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) and Jersey 1st have called on the Department of Labor to withdraw its proposed changes to New Jersey's "ABC test" for independent contractor classification, warning that the rule threatens the liv  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Bridgewater, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in support of the reauthorization of the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA). This initiative, initiated in 2012, has significantly enhanced patient access to affordable generic medications, benefiting communities nationwide and addressing the pressing issues within the pharmaceutical sector. Amneal, a prominent U.S.-based manufacturer   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department Justice, alongside attorneys general from Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey and New York, has reached a settlement in an antitrust lawsuit challenging UnitedHealth Group's planned acquisition of Amedisys. The agreement, outlined in a proposed final judgment filed in Maryland's federal district court, aims to address competitive concerns in home health and hospice markets. The complaint, lodged on November 12, 2024, accuses the merger of violating   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Baby Safety Alliance, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) outlining recommendations to reduce regulatory burdens while maintaining strong safety standards for baby and children's products. The organization, formerly known as the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, emphasizes that streamlined regulations can enhance safety without compromising consumer protection. The Baby Safety  more

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Aug. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Announces Annual Children's & Young Adult Book Awards Winners08/12/2025 * The Bakery Dragon by Devin Elle Kurtz Crowned Overall Winner New York, NY - August 7, 2025 - Barnes & Noble announced the winners of their annual Children's & YA Book Awards at a live event tonight hosted in New York City. The   more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Aug. 13 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF, Corteva Agriscience and M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. sign agreement to bring industry-first soybean trait stack to market in Brazil intended for the end of this decade * * New biotech soybean nematode resistance trait will be combined with leading herbicide and insect resistance traits to optimize yield and address leading causes of soybean yield loss in Brazil RESE  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement Condemning Trump's Decision to Deploy National Guard and Federalize D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump federalizing the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and deploying the National Guard in the District of Columbia  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, Independence, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration. The union's comments address a petition from New Jersey Transit to modify a railroad signal system on its Morristown Line, from milepost 2.7 to 5.7. The organization, which represents more than 31,000 locomotive engineers and trainmen, does not oppose the railroad's plan to convert its exi  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 14 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * California Public Utilities Commission Approves Water Supply Decision Supporting California American Water's Monterey Peninsula Desalination Project * PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. - (August 14, 2025) The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today voted to adopt the Phase 2 Demand and Supply Estimates for the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project, wh  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Celebrates Historic Federal Takeover of the ACHA by HUD * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew celebrated the official federal takeover of the Atlantic City Housing Authority (ACHA) by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). "This is truly a historic moment," said Congressman Van Drew. "Federal takeovers of local housing authorities are inc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2025: * * * E&C Democrats to Zeldin: Stop Lying About Inflation Reduction Act Funding and Immediately Release Obligated Money Democrats point to Committee Republicans' own words as proof the Trump Administration efforts are illegal * Energy and Commerce Committee Democratic leaders wrote to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * E&C Democrats: The Department of Energy is Illegally Influencing NRC and Undermining Nuclear Safety Protections Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Energy Subcommittee Ranking Member Kathy Castor (D-FL), and Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO) wrote to Energy Secretary Chris Wright   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Louinn Lota, a member of the Entertainment Industries Federal Credit Union, Elizabeth, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing opposition to the credit union's proposed merger with Affinity Federal Credit Union. The member's letter cites concerns about the financial stability of Affinity and its high concentration of home mortgages. The member's comments point to a C-"Fair" rating from Weiss Ratings for Affi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Cleanup Plan at Goose Farm Superfund Site * Plumsted Township, N.J. \- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the public comment period for its proposed plan to address remaining contamination at the Goose Farm Superfund Site in Plumsted Township, New Jersey. The comment period, originally set to end on August 11, will remain open  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Region 2 Highlights Accomplishments Since April * New York, N.Y. \- EPA Region 2 continues to deliver measurable results that are improving human health and environmental quality across the Northeast and Caribbean. From Superfund cleanups and stronger drinking water protections to a new action plan for Long Island Sound, these milestones, highlighted in EPA Headquarters' latest " 100 envir  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 15 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * First-year medical students celebrate their new white coats * Jennifer Weiss's path to medicine began as a young child, when an ambulance responded to her New Jersey home to care for her father, who has heart disease. During the scary episode, one of Weiss' earliest memories, the emergency medical technicians and paramedics offered empathy and compassion, and put everyone at ease. Inspired to help others, Weis  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Aug. 15 -- Stockton University issued the following news on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * Guggenheim Fellows Featured in Stockton's Art Gallery Galloway, N.J. - Stockton University's Art Gallery is set to return with a fall exhibition centered on African American history, stories and experiences from four Black Guggenheim Fellows from Sept. 4 to Nov. 8. The two-floor exhibition, entitled "Diverse Perspectives in Photography: Four Black Guggenheim Fellows in the Philadelphia Regi  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news: * * * Hudson County Community College Graduates 11 Solar Installation Students The new program illustrates how the College's public-private partnerships prepare the workforce with sustainable careers for the future. * August 12, 2025, Jersey City, NJ - Recently, Hudson County Community College (HCCC) celebrated 11 students who successfully completed Solar Installation Training offered by the Colle  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 13 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Illinois American Water Announces 2025 Firefighter Grant Program * Belleville, Ill. (Aug. 13, 2025) -- Illinois American Water announced today that it is accepting applications for its 2025 Firefighter Grant Program. Through this program, the company underscores its continued commitment to, and appreciation for community fire departments and local emerg  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * JBMDL to gain ANG cyber operations squadron * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Department of the Air Force has selected Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, as the location for an Air National Guard cyber operations squadron. The 227th Air Support Operations Squadron will be inactivated at Atlantic City ANG Base, New Jersey, as part of the 2025 defense budget divestment of 50% of the ANG Tactical Air Control Pa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 25-072) on August 6, 2025 entitled "Audit of Office on Violence Against Women Grants Awarded to 180 Turning Lives Around, Inc., Hazlet, New Jersey": Here is the executive summary: * * * Objectives The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) awarded 180 Turning Lives Around, Inc. (180TLA) three grants, including one supplement, totaling $2,282,667 for legal assistance and transitional housing   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Latino Action Network Foundation, Jersey City, New Jersey, sent a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing strong opposition to the recent decision to rescind the 1998 interpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act. This policy change, which expands the definition of federal public benefits, significantly restricts access to vital healthcare programs for immigrants, the organization claims. In their l  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Aug. 15, 2025: * * * Mikie Sherrill Rolls Out Her Plan to Lower Costs, Create Jobs by Increasing Government Efficiency Yesterday, Mikie Sherrill announced her "Save You Time and Money" agenda to lower costs, create more jobs, and grow New Jersey's economy by increasing government efficiency in Trenton. While Sherrill is laying out a commonsense agenda to make New Jersey more affordable, Jack Ciattarelli   more

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Prof. Ananada Co-Authors Study of E. Coli Persister Cells Aina Ananda, Ph.D., lecturer in the Department of Biology, collaborated with faculty from the University of Houston to publish "Unraveling CRP/cAMP-mediated Metabolic Regulation in Escherichia coli Persister Cells" (eLife, 2025). The research aims to improve methods of fighting infections by demonstrating that some bacteria survive an  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- New Jersey State Sen. Latham Tiver and Assemblyman Michael Torrissi submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging fundamental reforms to the federal renewable fuel standard. The lawmakers state that the current program is causing severe economic hardship for independent refiners in their region. In their letter to Administrator Lee Zeldin, the lawmakers explain that the RFS's blending requirement has been particularly harmful to inde  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Governor Signs Legislation to Shine Light on Utility Votes at PJM * The Garden State becomes latest to hold utilities accountable for decisions at PJM TRENTON, NJ - Today, Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation to shine a light on how New Jersey's utilities vote at PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator serving the state. The new law, passed with broad bipartisan su  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- New Jersey Policy Perspective (NJPP), Trenton, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) opposing proposed regulations that would classify various assistance programs as "federal public benefits." The organization argues that these changes would undermine access to essential services that are vital for healthy communities, particularly for underserved populations. In its communication, NJPP emphasizes the potential neg  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * NEW VIDEO: On Social Security's 90th Anniversary, Senator Booker Highlights Voices of New Jerseyans Speaking out Against Trump's attacks on Social Security * NEWARK, N.J. - To mark today's 90th Anniversary of Social Security, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is releasing a new video highlighting the voices and stories of some of the 1.7 million New Jerseyans who rely on the Social Security they earned a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Norcross Visits Food Bank of South Jersey to Sound Alarm on Big Ugly Bill's Cuts to Food Assistance * CHERRY HILL, NJ -- Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ) visited the Food Bank of South Jersey to discuss how Trump's cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will affect South Jersey families and increase demand at our local food banks. On July 4, President Trump si  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a public meeting on September 17, 2025, to discuss the license termination plan for the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Ocean County, New Jersey. NRC is hosting the session to facilitate public comments and provide information on the proposed decommissioning activities. The meeting will address a request from Holtec Decommissioning International LLC, Camden, New Jersey, which is seeking approval for its licens  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on Aug. 15, 2025: * * * NRC to Discuss Oyster Creek License Termination Plan, Gather Public Comments during Sept. 17 Meeting The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on September 17 to describe the license termination process and to accept comments on the license termination plan for the remaining cleanup activities for the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Forked River, Ne  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Demands Trump Admin Reverse Decision to Pull Half of Key FEMA Teams for Immigration Enforcement During Peak Hurricane Season * NJ 6th District Congressman says DHS move will further gut disaster response just as Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" supercharges ICE NJ 6th District Congressman says DHS move will further gut disaster response just as Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" sup  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Unveils Food Safety Bill as Kids Prepare to Head Back to School * NJ 6th District Congressman's legislation would require independent review of chemicals in food products, including those marketed to children. NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ--As kids head back to school, parents expect the food they put in their lunch boxes or that they get from the cafeteria and vending machines to be safe, but  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Unveils Food Safety Bill as Kids Prepare to Head Back to School Congressman's legislation would require independent review of chemicals in food products, including those marketed to children * As kids head back to school, parents expect the food they put in their lunch boxes or that they get from the cafeteria and vending ma  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 15 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Completes $11 Million Water Treatment System Upgrade in Jefferson County * PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (Aug. 15 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water recently completed two major water storage projects in Punxsutawney, which began in 2022 and represent a combined investment of $11 million to enhance system reliability, fire protection an  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following Research Record series highlights on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Research Record: First Look at the Value of Consultants 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 Rese  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Cracks Down On Judicial Loophole Undermining Justice * (Washington, D.C., August 15, 2025) -- Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) introduced the No Appointments by Rogue Judges Act to prevent federal district court judges from appointing U.S. Attorneys beyond the temporary period authorized under federal law. The bill is a direct response to a recent New Jersey case where, after   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Fulbright Student Dives Into Health Research While Exploring Her Roots Before attending New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers-New Brunswick alum Erin Go studied barriers and facilitators to HPV vaccine access in the Philippines * Ahead of starting medical school in July, Rutgers University-New Brunswick alum Erin Go pursued public health research close to her heart - and her family roots - in Manila, the   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * In Once-Redlined City Neighborhoods, Ambulances Still Lag Behind In parts of cities once marked "hazardous" on federal housing maps, an ambulance is still more likely to show up late than in neighborhoods that bankers favored nearly a century ago, according to a national analysis of 236 urban areas. Rutgers researchers found that 7.06 % of residents in historically redlined Grade D tracts (cons  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Track How Iron Deficiency Disrupts Photosynthesis in Crucial Ocean Algae Rutgers marine scientists use tools created in New Jersey to quantify how iron stress in Southern Ocean phytoplankton slows the process of converting light energy into oxygen By Gregory Bruno The next time you breathe, consider this: photosynthesis of algae, powered by iron dust in the ocean, made it possible.  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 15 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall Receives $10 Million Estate Gift to Support STEM By Carolanne Chanik Seton Hall University is honored to announce a transformative $10 million gift from the estate of the late Frank Rubino '64 to establish the Frank Rubino Endowed Scholarship, providing vital financial support to students pursuing degrees in traditional STEM fields, including biology, mathematics, physics, chemistry, comput  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall's Master of Public Administration Program Introduces 36-Credit Format, Accelerated Pathway Beginning in Fall 2025, Seton Hall University's Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program will transition from a 39-credit to a 36-credit curriculum, offering students a quicker timeline to degree completion and an accelerated path that can be completed in as little as one year. An Intentional   more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 15 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Healthcare Bootcamp Prepares Students for Success By Gabriele Zengewald Seton Hall University's College of Nursing, in collaboration with the School of Health and Medical Sciences, welcomed incoming first-year students in nursing and the health professions to the first annual Healthcare Professions Major Bootcamp, held August 4-7 at the Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in Nutley, NJ. Fu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The SPAN Parent Advocacy Network and Family Voices, Newark, New Jersey, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing their concerns about the proposed reinterpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). Their stance reflects years of advocacy supporting families and youth while underscoring the negative implications of the current public charge rule on immigrant communiti  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 13 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * 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 * 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  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Aug. 13 -- Stockton University issued the following news on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Hughes Center, Press of A.C. to sponsor District 2 Assembly Debate Galloway, N.J. -- The William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University and The Press of Atlantic City will sponsor a debate between State Legislative District 2 Assembly candidates on Oct. 21. The debate will take place before a live, public audience at 7 p.m. at Stockton's Campus Center Theatre, 101 Vera Ki  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Tom Kean Jr. Refuses to Hold an In-Person Town Hall, So His Constituents Are Holding One For Him * NJ-07 constituents will gather on Saturday to discuss how Kean Jr. voted to gut Medicaid in order to fund tax cuts for billionaires Congressman Tom Kean Jr. refuses to hold an in-person town hall back home in New Jersey to answer questions about his voting record, so his constituen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Labor Department cites New Jersey commercial laundry company after worker injured at Kearny facility * KEARNY, NJ - The U.S. Department of Labor cited a commercial laundry company for alleged workplace safety hazards after an employee injury at its Kearny facility. The department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened an investigation of KNY 26671 LLC, operating as Cooperative La  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Wiley posted the following news release: * * * Wiley Achieves Milestone with 1,000 Scholarly Journals Now Operating on Research Exchange Platform * More than 50% of Wiley's journal portfolio successfully transitioned to unified publishing workflow, demonstrating commitment to innovation that prioritizes research integrity HOBOKEN, N.J., August 12, 2025 - Wiley (NYSE: WLY), one of the world's largest publishers and a trusted leader in res  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Wiley posted the following news release: * * * Wiley Creates New AI Tools to Enhance College Learning & Instruction * Wiley's zyBooks is introducing new AI-driven innovations in its STEM courseware to improve learning and instruction this fall. Hoboken, NJ -- Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content, data-driven insights, and knowledge services that advance science and learning, is using AI to enhance its college cours  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Aug. 11 -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: [Category: BizTravel] * * * Wyndham Rewards Once Again Named Best Hotel Loyalty Program by Readers of USA TODAY * PARSIPPANY, N.J. (August 11, 2025) - For the eighth year in a row, Wyndham Rewards(r), the world's most generous hotel rewards program spanning more than 60,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals worldwide, has been voted the #1 hotel loyalty program by readers of USA  more