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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday August 31, 2025 ( 60 items )  

"The Year of the National Security Mom": Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill are the "Emerging Model of Leader"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * "The Year of the National Security Mom": Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill are the "Emerging Model of Leader" * Today, the New York Times Opinion section highlighted how Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill's national security backgrounds have provided them with exceptional credentials to be strong leaders for their states. Both Spanberger and Sherrill have been relentlessly focused on making li  more

American Nephrology Nurses Association Urges CMS to Address Reimbursement and Workforce Shortages in Dialysis Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The American Nephrology Nurses Association, Pitman, New Jersey, has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed rule for the 2026 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System. The organization has expressed concern over several critical issues, including reimbursement levels, workforce sustainability, and health equity measures that impact nephrology nurses and patient care. In the letter, ANNA h  more

American Water Appoints New Independent Member to the Board of Directors
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 27 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * American Water Appoints New Independent Member to the Board of Directors * CAMDEN, N.J., AUGUST 27, 2025 - American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) announced today that on August 26, 2025, Lisa A. Grow was appointed as an independent member of the company's board of directors, effective immediately. "American Water is pleased to have Lisa join o  more

Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Miami
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Aug. 28 [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 Miami * Author Luz Maria Doria to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, September 3 rd, 2025 Miami, FL - August 27, 2025 - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest Miami, FL bookstore on Wednesday, September   more

Booker Asks New Jerseyans For Input on Bipartisan Bill To Lower Flood Insurance Costs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Asks New Jerseyans For Input on Bipartisan Bill To Lower Flood Insurance Costs * NEWARK, N.J. \- Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is asking New Jerseyans for their input on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in advance of the U.S. Senate's work on Sen. Booker's bipartisan bill with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA). The bipartisan legislation will reauthorize and reform the NFIPin ord  more

California American Water Announces New Southern California Principal of Business Development
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 26 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * California American Water Announces New Southern California Principal of Business Development * SAN DIEGO (August 25, 2025) - California American Water is pleased to announce that Glen Becerra has joined the company as Principal of Business Development for Southern California. "Glen's deep roots in government relations and his proven commitment to com  more

California American Water Files Motion for Summary Judgment on Hostile Government Takeover Attempt
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 21 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * California American Water Files Motion for Summary Judgment on Hostile Government Takeover Attempt * PACIFIC GROVE, Ca. (August 21, 2025) - California American Water has filed a Motion for Summary Judgment asking the Monterey County Superior Court to enter Judgment in favor of California American Water and dismiss the Monterey Peninsula Water Management  more

CCIA Comments on New Jersey's Privacy Act Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Comments on New Jersey's Privacy Act Regulations * Washington -The Computer & Communications Industry Association has submitted comments on the New Jersey Data Privacy Act. In response to the request from comments from the state Division of Consumer Affairs, CCIA suggested some amendments to better align the regulations more closely with th  more

Conduent Announces the Successful Completion of Debt Refinancing
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Aug. 27 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Conduent Announces the Successful Completion of Debt Refinancing * FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, today announced it has successfully completed a refinancing of its existing term loan and revolving credit agreements. Key Hi  more

Congressman Kean Delivers Over $50 Million in Casework Relief for Constituents
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kean Delivers Over $50 Million in Casework Relief for Constituents * Contact: Riley Pingree (link sends email) (August 29, 2025) LEBANON BOROUGH, N.J. - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his office has returned more than $56 million to constituents in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District since he took office in January 2023. Since then, Congressman Kean  more

Congressman Van Drew and Shore Mayors Team Up to Protect the South Jersey Shore and Its Sustainability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew and Shore Mayors Team Up to Protect the South Jersey Shore and Its Sustainability * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he held a productive meeting with mayors from Cape May, Atlantic, and Ocean Counties, along with leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), to discuss both imme  more

Connecticut Department of Transportation Urges Federal Funding for Northeast Corridor Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Connecticut Department of Transportation, on behalf of the states making up the Northeast Corridor have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation responding to the Department's Request for Information regarding surface transportation proposals aimed at addressing America's critical infrastructure needs. The enclosed principles by the Northeast Corridor state members, namely Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Yo  more

CorMedix Inc. Urges CMS To Reevaluate End-Stage Renal Disease Payment Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- CorMedix Inc., a biopharmaceutical company based in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter addressing critical issues regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposed rule for the calendar year 2026 pertaining to the End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System (ESRD PPS). The proposed rule includes payment adjustments for renal dialysis services and a Transitional Drug Add-on Payment Adjustment (TDAPA) for innovativ  more

Forbes Asia Releases Fifth Edition Of 100 To Watch List
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * Forbes Asia Releases Fifth Edition Of 100 To Watch List * SINGAPORE (August 26, 2025) - Forbes Asia today released the fifth annual edition of the 100 to Watch list, which spotlights small companies and startups on the rise across the Asia-Pacific region. The 100 to Watch list, which can be found here and in the September issue of Forbes Asia, is sponsored by FedEx. "Our fifth ann  more

Four Must-Know AI Tips for Parents as Students Head Back to School
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 26 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * Four Must-Know AI Tips for Parents as Students Head Back to School * Pearson empowers parents with practical tools to support student success in the age of AI HOBOKEN, N.J.- August 26, 2025 - As students head back to school, artificial intelligence is more accessible than ever, creating both new opportunities and important questions for parents. To help families navigate this  more

House Republicans Face Political Risk for Making American Medicine Expensive Again
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * House Republicans Face Political Risk for Making American Medicine Expensive Again * Politico : "Polls show voters are likely to react poorly to skyrocketing insurance premiums, especially when combined with cuts to Medicaid and the ACA that Republicans enacted this summer." As voters struggle with rising prices on everything from groceries to energy bills, they are bracing for a  more

Imagine Media Editor Kavin Testifies Before Senate Health Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following written testimony by Imagine Media LLC editor Kim Kavin from a July 17, 2025, hearing entitled "Freedom to Work: Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers": * * * Thank you, Chairman Cassidy and Ranking Member Sanders, for the chance to speak on behalf of America's tens of millions of independent contractors today. My name is Kim Kavin. I'm from New Jersey. My parents were public schoolte  more

Independent Women's Law Center and Broad Coalition File Brief to Support Donor Privacy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Independent Women's Law Center and Broad Coalition File Brief to Support Donor Privacy * WASHINGTON D.C. -- Today, Independent Women's Law Center along with a coalition of 68 other amici filed an amicus brief at the United States Supreme Court in First Choice Women's Resource Centers v. Platkin. In this case, the Attorney General of New Jersey served investigatory subp  more

Investment Firm Owner Sentenced to 151 Months for Defrauding More Than 60 Elderly and Other Victim Investors Over More Than Three Decades
NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release: * * * Investment Firm Owner Sentenced to 151 Months for Defrauding More Than 60 Elderly and Other Victim Investors Over More Than Three Decades TRENTON, NJ. - A New Jersey man was sentenced on August 26, 2025, to 151 months in prison for orchestrating a decades-long scheme to defraud more than 60 victim investors out of more than $6 million, Acting U.S. Attorney and  more

Jerseyville Splash Pad Opens in Partnership with American Water Charitable Foundation & Illinois American Water
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 26 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Jerseyville Splash Pad Opens in Partnership with American Water Charitable Foundation & Illinois American Water * BELLEVILLE, ILL. - August 26, 2025 - The City of Jerseyville, in partnership with American Water Charitable Foundation and Illinois American Water, announce the grand opening of its new community splash pad, located at Lion's Club Park. A ri  more

Kentucky American Water Announces $201,000 Water Main Replacement Project in Millersburg
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 29 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Kentucky American Water Announces $201,000 Water Main Replacement Project in Millersburg * Kentucky American Water has announced an approximately $201,000 water main improvement project in the City of Millersburg in Bourbon County. As part of the company's ongoing commitment to providing safe, clean and reliable water service, the company's contractor w  more

Kentucky American Water Announces $4.5 Million in Water Main Replacement Projects in Lexington
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 22 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Kentucky American Water Announces $4.5 Million in Water Main Replacement Projects in Lexington * Kentucky American Water has announced an investment of approximately $4.5 million in additional water main improvement projects in Lexington. As part of the company's ongoing commitment to providing safe, clean and reliable water service, company contractors  more

MD Anderson, Wiley's Advanced Portfolio to Co-Host 2026 Cancer Neuroscience Symposium
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Wiley posted the following news release: * * * MD Anderson, Wiley's Advanced Portfolio to Co-Host 2026 Cancer Neuroscience Symposium * Symposium will bring together experts from around the world to foster innovation in cancer research and patient care HOBOKEN, NJ --The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Cancer Neuroscience Program and Wiley's Advanced Portfolio will co-host the International Cancer Neuroscience Symposium Feb  more

Menendez, Malliotakis, Nadler, and Goldman Introduce Legislation to Curb Impact of Helicopter Noise
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez, Malliotakis, Nadler, and Goldman Introduce Legislation to Curb Impact of Helicopter Noise * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Representatives Rob Menendez (D-NJ), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), and Dan Goldman (D-NY) introduced the Protecting Communities from Helicopter Noise Act. The bipartisan bill, one of several pieces of legislation introduced in response to rampant he  more

Monmouth University: Prof. Yu Co-Authors Paper on the Impact of Famine on Audit Quality
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Prof. Yu Co-Authors Paper on the Impact of Famine on Audit Quality Minna Yu, Ph.D., director of the Institute of Global Understanding and professor of accounting, is co-author of a paper published in The Journal of International Financial Management & Accounting. The article, "Imprinting Theory in Auditing: Auditors' Famine Experience and Audit Quality," explores how trauma, such as experien  more

Nadler, Menendez, Malliotakis, and Goldman Introduce Legislation to Curb Impact of Helicopter Noise
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler, Menendez, Malliotakis, and Goldman Introduce Legislation to Curb Impact of Helicopter Noise * Today, Representatives Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Rob Menendez (NJ-08), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), and Dan Goldman (NY-10) introduced the Protecting Communities from Helicopter Noise Act. The bipartisan bill, one of several pieces of legislation introduced in response to rampant helicopter noise in  more

New Jersey American Water Invests $1.3 Million in Union Infrastructure
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 29 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey American Water Invests $1.3 Million in Union Infrastructure * August 29, 2025 - New Jersey American Water will replace over half of a mile of aging cast iron water main in Union starting in September. The company will upgrade water lines, which were installed in the 1950s, with new 8-inch ductile iron main along the following streets: * Bro  more

New Survey Reveals Growing Risk of Change Fatigue, "Cascade Crisis" for Employees Navigating AI
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Wiley posted the following news release: * * * New Survey Reveals Growing Risk of Change Fatigue, "Cascade Crisis" for Employees Navigating AI * New Wiley Workplace Intelligence report suggests employees are dealing with continuous change and growing stress; recommends organizations work to build a change-resilient culture. HOBOKEN, NJ-- New Wiley survey results point to a growing risk of change fatigue for employees continuously navigat  more

NRC to Discuss Apparent Violations by Holtec International at Pre-Decisional Enforcement Conference
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2025: * * * NRC to Discuss Apparent Violations by Holtec International at Pre-Decisional Enforcement Conference Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff and officials of Holtec International will hold a pre-decisional enforcement conference September 3 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in the NRC's Commission Hearing Room in Rockville, Maryland, to discuss apparent violations of agency regulations. These appar  more

Pallone Files Resolution Honoring 50th Anniversary of Springsteen's Born to Run
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Files Resolution Honoring 50th Anniversary of Springsteen's Born to Run * NJ 6th District Congressman celebrates Bruce Springsteen's legacy, deep New Jersey roots LONG BRANCH, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced he will introduce a House Resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's iconic album Born to Run and celebrating the enduring cult  more

Pennsylvania American Water Announces $1.3 Million Water Line Upgrade in Lanesboro and Susquehanna Borough
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 28 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Announces $1.3 Million Water Line Upgrade in Lanesboro and Susquehanna Borough * SCRANTON, Pa. (August 28, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of a $1.3 million upgrade project to replace more than 3,500 feet of water main in Lanesboro and Susquehanna Borough, Susquehanna County, to improve reliabili  more

Phase 2a DAISY proof-of-concept combination study update
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 28 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Phase 2a DAISY proof-of-concept combination study update * The Phase 2a DAISY proof-of-concept study evaluating the combination of nipocalimab with an anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha (anti-TNFa) therapy in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with refractory disease was an innovative approach to test if the combination had the potential to be an effective option in  more

Philadelphia Company and Its Founder Charged With Fraudulently Claiming That Pesticide Products Were Effective at Killing Covid Virus
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release: * * * Philadelphia Company and Its Founder Charged With Fraudulently Claiming That Pesticide Products Were Effective at Killing Covid Virus Indictment Also Alleges Violations of Federal Law Regulating Pesticides * United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that ViaClean Technologies, LLC and its founder, James Young, 46, of Cherry Hill, New J  more

POLITICO: "The 2026 Fight For Control Of Congress Runs Through New Jersey's Swing Seats. But One Party Is Arriving Better Prepared Than The Other."
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * POLITICO: "The 2026 Fight For Control Of Congress Runs Through New Jersey's Swing Seats. But One Party Is Arriving Better Prepared Than The Other." * New reporting highlights how Democrats are "dominating" both "candidate recruitment and fundraising" in the Garden State Things are not going well for New Jersey Republicans. In one of the state's competitive congressional races,  more

Power, Policy, Progress: American Water EVP and COO Cheryl Norton Speaks at Women's Energy Summit
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 26 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Power, Policy, Progress: American Water EVP and COO Cheryl Norton Speaks at Women's Energy Summit * Camden, N.J. - August 26, 2025 - American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., sponsored and joined leaders in energy, investment and policy at the 2025 Women's Energy Summit (WES), held August 26 in C  more

Public Notice: Indiana American Water Files Revised Tariffs to Credit Customers for PFAS Settlements
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 29 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Public Notice: Indiana American Water Files Revised Tariffs to Credit Customers for PFAS Settlements * To all customers of Indiana American Water Company: Please take note that on August 29, 2025, Indiana-American Water Company, Inc. ("Indiana American" or the "Company") submitted revised tariffs pursuant to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission's 3  more

Renal Healthcare Association Urges CMS to Ensure Access to Essential Dialysis Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Renal Healthcare Association, Mount Royal, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for immediate action to protect access to life-sustaining dialysis care for Medicare beneficiaries amidst rising costs and ongoing workforce shortages. The association, which represents dialysis providers across the country, warns that inadequate reimbursement policies are increasingly straining dialysis facilit  more

Rep. Smith responds to horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Smith responds to horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis * Following the atrocious and unspeakable shooting that occurred at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota this morning, Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) issued the statement below: "My wife, Marie, and I are heartbroken and horrified by the unimaginable act of violence that occurred at Ann  more

Rep. Watson Coleman Denounces Firing of CDC Director, Calls for removal of HHS Secretary Kennedy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Denounces Firing of CDC Director, Calls for removal of HHS Secretary Kennedy * August 28, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released the following statement upon news that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr. had fired CDC Director Susan Monarez, less than four weeks after her confirmation. In addition, At least four top CDC   more

Researchers at Rutgers and RWJBarnabas Health Optimizing Device Used to Reduce Seizures in Epileptic Patients
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers at Rutgers and RWJBarnabas Health Optimizing Device Used to Reduce Seizures in Epileptic Patients A Rutgers Health-lead team receives $2.8 million from the National Institutes of Health By Claire Mulhern Researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions were awarded a grant for $2.8 million over the course of three years from the National Institutes of Health to improve implantable d  more

Rutgers and RWJBarnabas Health Receive $2.8 Million to Develop Devices to Treat Epilepsy
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers and RWJBarnabas Health Receive $2.8 Million to Develop New Devices to Treat Epilepsy The grant from the National Institutes of Health will fund a program to develop the next generation of devices By Claire Mulhern Researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions were awarded a grant for $2.8 million over the course of three years from the National Institutes of Health to improve implanta  more

Rutgers: Be It Feast or Famine, Orangutans Adapt With Flexible Diets
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Be it Feast or Famine, Orangutans Adapt With Flexible Diets Rutgers-led researchers find survival strategies of the great apes offer lessons for human health and diet management By Kitta MacPherson Humans could learn a thing or two from orangutans when it comes to maintaining a balanced, protein-filled diet. Great apes native to the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia, orangutans are marvel  more

Rutgers: Half of Voters Oppose the 'MAGA' Movement In New Jersey
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Half of Voters Oppose the "MAGA" Movement In New Jersey More than eight in 10 N.J. Republicans support MAGA to some degree; greater support among traditionally Republican demographics * Amidst a second term for President Donald Trump and a deeply polarized political climate, half of New Jersey voters say they oppose the "Make America Great Again" movement to some degree, according to the latest Rutger  more

Rutgers: Why Cheap Cigarettes From Other States Are a Costly Problem for New York City
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 29 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Why Cheap Cigarettes From Other States Are a Costly Problem for New York City By Andrew Smith New York City has the highest cigarette taxes in the nation, but Rutgers Health research indicates that many smokers illegally avoid them. Most cigarette packs littered on city streets came from out-of-state sources or bore no tax stamps, according to a study that suggests widespread evasion of the city's stee  more

Seton Hall HOSA Achieves Major Success at International Leadership Conference
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 26 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall HOSA Achieves Major Success at International Leadership Conference The Pre-Professional Advising Center (PPAC) is thrilled to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of Seton Hall University's HOSA-Future Health Professionals chapter at this year's HOSA International Leadership Conference (ILC). In only its second year as a student organization, Seton Hall HOSA made its mark on the internat  more

Seton Hall Libraries: Your Partner in Research and Innovation
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall Libraries: Your Partner in Research and Innovation Seton Hall University Libraries are a vital resource for students and faculty alike, fostering academic excellence and personal growth within the University's Catholic intellectual tradition. As the intellectual, ethical, cultural, and historical heart of the University, the Libraries prioritize user-friendly services, robust collections, an  more

Seton Hall University Hosts Prevention Links Employee Summit: 'Bloom Where We're Planted'
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall University Hosts Prevention Links Employee Summit: 'Bloom Where We're Planted' By Mary Landriau Seton Hall University was proud to welcome Prevention Links for its 2025 Employee Summit, co-sponsored by the Department of Social Work. This year's theme, "Bloom Where We're Planted," captured the heart of Prevention Links' mission and resonated deeply with the values of Seton Hall, commitment t  more

Seton Hall University Launches Pre-Law Advising and Services at P-PAC
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall University Launches Pre-Law Advising and Services at P-PAC Seton Hall University's Pre-Professional Advising Center (P-PAC) is excited to announce the launch of dedicated pre-law advising, services, and resources, providing students with comprehensive support as they prepare for law school and legal careers. P-PAC now serves as the centralized hub for all pre-health and pre-law resources at   more

Seton Hall: MSW Student and Faculty Accepted for Publication in Prestigious Social Work Journal
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * MSW Student and Faculty Accepted for Publication in Prestigious Social Work Journal Master of Social Work (MSW) student Iara Vellaro, graduate assistant for the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, and Dawn Apgar, Ph.D., LSW, ACSW, director of the BSW program and associate professor, have co-authored an article recently accepted for publication in the Journal of Social Work Education, one of  more

Sharp Unveils New Energy-Efficient Color EPaper Display
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, Montvale, New Jersey, has expanded its Advanced Color ePaper series with a new energy-efficient model. According to the company, the EP-CA22 display is designed as a sustainable alternative to traditional paper posters, consuming zero power when a static image is shown. The company stated on August 26, 2025, that the new model, which has a 28.6-inch diagonal screen, requires only minimal power to update its content. This  more

Smith guest on NJ 101.5Congressman continues to voice his opposition to offshore wind towers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Smith guest on NJ 101.5Congressman continues to voice his opposition to offshore wind towers * Congressman Chris Smith (R-Manchester), joined New Jersey 101.5 FM host Eric Scott today to discuss the congressman's longtime opposition to extremely expensive, inefficient and environmentally damaging offshore wind towers, which additionally threaten to impair air and sea radar navigation systems for p  more

Stockton, Brookdale Community College Extend Transfer Pathway Agreement
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Aug. 29 -- Stockton University issued the following news: * * * Stockton, Brookdale Community College Extend Transfer Pathway Agreement Stockton University and Brookdale Community College today renewed a partnership that has helped students make a smooth transition from the two-year college to Stockton's four-year bachelor's degree program since 2018. The Transfer Pathways program continues the relationship between Stockton and Brookdale in Lincroft, Monmouth County, by  more

Thanks to Tom Kean Jr., "Health Insurance Is Set To Cost A Lot More In 2026" [NJ Spotlight]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Thanks to Tom Kean Jr., "Health Insurance Is Set To Cost A Lot More In 2026" [NJ Spotlight] * New report : "Health insurance rates will sharply increase next year for hundreds of thousands of people in New Jersey" Hundreds of thousands of people in New Jersey are set to pay more for health insurance next year because of Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. NJ Spotlight News rep  more

The Buckeye Institute to SCOTUS: Protect Donor Privacy
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 27 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * The Buckeye Institute to SCOTUS: Protect Donor Privacy * Columbus, OH - On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to quash a New Jersey attorney general's subpoena served on First Choice Women's Resource Centers demanding  more

The ultimate study companion: Pearson expands AI-powered Study Prep in Canada, supporting personalized learning to build a skilled workforce
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 28 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * The ultimate study companion: Pearson expands AI-powered Study Prep in Canada, supporting personalized learning to build a skilled workforce * TORONTO - August 28, 2025 - Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, has expanded its AI-powered Study Prep tool to Canada, making it available to over 1.5 million higher education students in the country. This laun  more

Thomas and Sylvia Tencza Leave $10 Million Legacy to Seton Hall's Chemistry Department
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 29 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Thomas and Sylvia Tencza Leave $10 Million Legacy to Seton Hall's Chemistry Department By Carolanne Chanik Seton Hall University is honored to announce a transformative $10 million estate gift from the late Sylvia and Thomas Tencza, M.S. '64/Ph.D. '66 of Wallington, NJ. This generous bequest will establish the Thomas Tencza, Ph.D. Endowed Professorship in Chemistry. The award will also support researc  more

U.S. Marshals Arrest Murder Fugitive on Villanova University Campus
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Arrest Murder Fugitive on Villanova University Campus * Philadelphia, PA - Members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force arrested Shawn Moir, 26, inside a parking garage at Villanova University. Moir was wanted by the Vineland Police Department for Homicide and related charges, in relation to an August 26th incident in the 3000 b  more

Velazquez Raises Concerns About Revival of Proposed NY Natural Gas Pipeline
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez Raises Concerns About Revival of Proposed NY Natural Gas Pipeline * WASHINGTON D.C.- This week, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) submitted a comment letter on behalf of her constituents and environmental justice advocates raising concerns about the revival of the proposed Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) Project, a proposed expansion of the Transco natural gas pipeline.   more

West Virginia American Water Hosts Emergency Response Tabletop Exercises in Jefferson County
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 22 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Hosts Emergency Response Tabletop Exercises in Jefferson County * Kearnysville, W.Va. - August 22, 2025 - West Virginia American Water conducted a comprehensive tabletop exercise on August 21 in its Eastern Operating Area, specifically focused on and in collaboration with Jefferson County, that brought together key stakehold  more

WINS AND LOSSES IN N.J. OLD TAPPAN FUMBLES ON PERMIT FEE RESOLUTION
BELLEVUE, Washington, Aug. 26 -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * WINS AND LOSSES IN N.J. OLD TAPPAN FUMBLES ON PERMIT FEE RESOLUTION BELLEVUE, WA - The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is celebrating the continued success of the permit-to-carry fee nullification resolution efforts in New Jersey. Along with their partners, the Committee is pleased to report that there are now six municipalities in four co  more