Saturday - September 13, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday September 07, 2025 ( 63 items )  

"The Trump of Trenton": DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in New Jersey
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * "The Trump of Trenton": DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in New Jersey * "The Trump of Trenton" : DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in New Jersey Ciattarelli: "I support the president wholeheartedly, and my job is to help him." Ciattarelli: "A 10% sales tax on everything. Including food and clothing." Today, Greater Garden State, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, launched a  more

19 Members and Associates of Jersey City Gang Charged for Drug Trafficking Activities
NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Nineteen Members and Associates of Jersey City Gang Charged for Drug Trafficking Activities Nineteen members and associates of the Jersey City gang associated with the Salem Lafayette Housing Complex were charged by Complaint for their roles in an expansive drug trafficking conspiracy, Acting U.S. Attorney and Special Attorney Alina Habba anno  more

After hot mic exposes Xi Jinping-Vladimir Putin forced organ transplantation conversation to extend the lives of communist party leaders, Rep. Smith calls on Senate to immediately approve his House-passed Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * After hot mic exposes Xi Jinping-Vladimir Putin forced organ transplantation conversation to extend the lives of communist party leaders, Rep. Smith calls on Senate to immediately approve his House-passed Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025 * Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) responded to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin's hot mic discussion regarding organ trans  more

Bristol Myers Squibb Argues Against Proposed Changes to Medicare Drug Pricing Under Inflation Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Bristol Myers Squibb, Princeton, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing strong concerns regarding the agency's proposed drug price negotiation policies under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for the Initial Price Applicability Year (IPAY) 2028. The company argues that these policies could severely impact clinical research and future innovations vital for patient care. In the letter, BMS asserts t  more

California American Water Restores Service to Critical Infrastructure Damaged in 2024 Storms
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 5 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * California American Water Restores Service to Critical Infrastructure Damaged in 2024 Storms * PACIFIC GROVE, Ca. (September 5, 2025) - California American Water has returned a key water well back into service while simultaneously completing a major infrastructure repair and upgrade in its Monterey Peninsula water system. During the winter storms of 202  more

Combined Wealth Of Singapore's 50 Richest On Forbes List Rises 23% To Record US$239 Billion
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * Combined Wealth Of Singapore's 50 Richest On Forbes List Rises 23% To Record US$239 Billion * Eduardo Saverin retains top spot on list SINGAPORE (September 4, 2025) - The combined wealth of tycoons on the 2025 Forbes list of Singapore's 50 Richest rose by 23% to US$239 billion from $195 billion last year. The complete list is available here, as well as in the September issue of F  more

Congresswoman Pou Water Crisis Prevention Act Passes in Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou Water Crisis Prevention Act Passes in Committee * WASHINGTON, DC - The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure today approved the Water Crisis Prevention Act, legislation offered by Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) in response to the recent water emergency in Passaic County. The bill was included in broader legislation to reauthorize the Federal Emergency Management  more

E&C Democratic Leaders Slam Energy Department's Corrupt Climate Report & Demand It Be Withdrawn
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * E&C Democratic Leaders Slam Energy Department's Corrupt Climate Report & Demand It Be Withdrawn "This bogus Draft Report is part of the Trump Administration's extremist campaign to replace sound science with a political agenda, all to manufacture a basis for the federal government to cease protecting Americans from the harms of planet  more

E&C Democrats Demand Oversight Hearing Following Ouster of CDC Director and Senior Leaders
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2025: * * * E&C Democrats Demand Oversight Hearing Following Ouster of CDC Director and Senior Leaders E&C Democrats Demand RFK, Jr, Senior HHS Officials, and the Former CDC Leaders Testify * Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Diana DeGette (D-CO), a  more

EPA Finds New York State's Air Quality Plan Adequate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the limited maintenance plan for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) for the New York portion of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island area is adequate for transportation conformity purposes. This finding relates to the second ten-year maintenance plan submitted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on October 15, 2024. The action by the EPA is a notice of adequacy, which ackn  more

Former Senior Aide to Newark Mayor Admits Conspiracy to Commit Honest Services Fraud
NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release: * * * Former Senior Aide to Newark Mayor Admits Conspiracy to Commit Honest Services Fraud A former Senior Aide to the Mayor of Newark pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud, Acting U.S. Attorney and Special Attorney Alina Habba announced. Al-Tarik Onque, 49, of East Orange, New Jersey pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge William J. Marti  more

Former U.S. Senators Jeff Flake and Doug Jones to Speak at Rutgers Lecture Series
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 30 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Former U.S. Senators Jeff Flake and Doug Jones to Speak at Rutgers Lecture Series The Open Mind Lecture Series at Rutgers marks 10-plus years with new student participation * For more than 10 years, the Richard D. Heffner Open Mind Lecture series has illuminated critical areas of public policy for the Rutgers University community. To mark the milestone, this year's lectures - featuring former U.S. Se  more

GAO Upholds Military Clothing Contract Decision
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- A federal bid protest brought by three veteran-owned businesses has been denied by the Government Accountability Office. The companies, ConnectUP of Baltic, Connecticut; Labasa LLC of Denville, New Jersey; and SOFX Inc. of Charleston, South Carolina, challenged the Defense Logistics Agency's rejection of their proposals for a contract to supply cold weather trousers. The proposals were rejected because the required product models were not received by the specified deadlin  more

Gibson Dunn Pro Bono Team Secures Groundbreaking Anti-SLAPP Wins in New Jersey
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Pro Bono Team Secures Groundbreaking Anti-SLAPP Wins in New Jersey * Gibson Dunn secured two major pro bono victories under New Jersey's anti-SLAPP statute, the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA), winning the first-ever attorneys' fees awards under the statute after closing a loophole that would have denied defendants in anti-SLAPP law  more

Government Watchdog Answers Senator Kim's Call, Releases Report Finding Gaps in FEMA Response Capabilities Following Trump's Attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Government Watchdog Answers Senator Kim's Call, Releases Report Finding Gaps in FEMA Response Capabilities Following Trump's Attacks * The Government Accountability Office report finds: "Recent workforce reductions may exacerbate existing workforce challenges and impact federal agencies' capacity to respond to future high-impact disasters." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, legislative watchdog agency the   more

Hawai`i and Wisconsin Join Clean Cars Coalition, Committing to Electric Vehicle Momentum
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Hawai`i and Wisconsin Join Clean Cars Coalition, Committing to Electric Vehicle Momentum * HAWAI`I & WISCONSIN - Today, Governor Josh Green, M.D. of Hawai`i and Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin announced they are joining the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition. This growing state-led partnership will help sustain America's transition to cleaner and more affordable cars, support U.S. automotive  more

Health Care Network Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Hackensack Meridian Health, Edison, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) addressing significant concerns regarding the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization, which operates a vast array of medical facilities and services, emphasizes that the potential changes could burden safety-net healthcare providers and jeopardize patient access to medication. In its letter, HMH lauded HRSA's   more

Highlighting Somaliland's efforts to combat China's influence in the regionSmith, Moolenaar send letter to Sec. Rubio imploring State Department to distinguish Somaliland from the Federal Republic of Somalia in its travel advisory report
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Highlighting Somaliland's efforts to combat China's influence in the regionSmith, Moolenaar send letter to Sec. Rubio imploring State Department to distinguish Somaliland from the Federal Republic of Somalia in its travel advisory report * Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), and Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chair of the Ho  more

House Passes Kean's Bill to Secure America's Leadership in Undersea Cable Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Kean's Bill to Secure America's Leadership in Undersea Cable Infrastructure * Contact: Riley Pingree (link sends email) (September 3, 2025) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2503, the Undersea Cable Control Act, by voice vote. The bill now moves to the U.S. Senate for further consideration. Introduced by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) ea  more

Hurricane Sandy linked to lasting heart disease in the elderly
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Hurricane Sandy linked to lasting heart disease in the elderly * Although the material damage from 2012's Hurricane Sandy may have been repaired, the storm left a lasting impact on cardiovascular health, according to new findings from Weill Cornell Medicine and New York University researchers. The study, published Sept. 3 in JAMA Network Open, found that older adults living in flood-hit areas in New Jersey fac  more

ICYMI: Gottheimer Fox News Op-Ed on Recent Trip to Israel, Urgent Need to Surge Humanitarian Aid
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Gottheimer Fox News Op-Ed on Recent Trip to Israel, Urgent Need to Surge Humanitarian Aid * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In case you missed it: U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) published an op-ed in Fox News after co-leading a bipartisan House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence delegation trip to Israel. In the piece, Gottheimer describes his experience visiting a Gaza Humanitaria  more

ICYMI: Rep. Sherrill Joins Morris County Veterans for Appreciation Day Ceremony
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Sherrill Joins Morris County Veterans for Appreciation Day Ceremony * MORRIS PLAINS, NJ -- Last month, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill joined the NJ Department of Military and Veteran Affairs, VFW Post 3401, American Legion Post 59, Welcome Home Vets of NJ, NJ SOS Veterans Stakeholders Group, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson, and other community partners for a Morris County Vete  more

Indiana American Water Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 State Strategic Impact Grantee
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 4 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Indiana American Water Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 State Strategic Impact Grantee * Gary, Ind. - September 3, 2025 - The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic nonprofit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States, recently  more

Industry Insiders: Princeton SPIA Alumni in Non-Governmental Organizations
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 6 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * Industry Insiders: Princeton SPIA Alumni in Non-Governmental Organizations By David Pavlak For more than 90 years, alumni from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (Princeton SPIA) have had meaningful careers in a multitude of industries, perhaps none more so than the federal government. But as government cuts reduce opportunities for a new gr  more

Johnson & Johnson to Host Investor Conference Call on Third-Quarter Results
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 3 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson to Host Investor Conference Call on Third-Quarter Results * New Brunswick, N.J., September 3 rd, 2025 - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) will host a conference call for investors at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, October 14 th to review third-quarter results. Joaquin Duato, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Joseph J. Wolk, Executive Vice P  more

Kean Co-Leads Bipartisan Effort to Prevent Healthcare Premium Hikes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Co-Leads Bipartisan Effort to Prevent Healthcare Premium Hikes * Contact: Riley Pingree (link sends email) (September 5, 2025) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Yesterday, Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-07) joined Reps. Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Tom Suozzi (NY-03), and twelve of his colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act, legislation to protect American families and small busines  more

Kentucky American Water Announces $635,000 Water Main Improvement Project on Jones Hill Street and Sunset Drive in Owenton
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 2 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Kentucky American Water Announces $635,000 Water Main Improvement Project on Jones Hill Street and Sunset Drive in Owenton * Kentucky American Water has announced an approximately $635,000 water main improvement project in Owenton on Jones Hill St. and Sunset Dr. as part of the company's ongoing commitment to providing safe, clean and reliable water ser  more

Kentucky American Water Announces Additional $4.8 Million in Water Main Improvement Projects in Lexington
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 2 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Kentucky American Water Announces Additional $4.8 Million in Water Main Improvement Projects in Lexington * Kentucky American Water has announced an additional $4.8 million in water main improvement projects in Lexington, including water mains on portions of South Upper St. and High St. As part of the company's ongoing commitment to providing safe, clea  more

McIver Responds to Censure and Committee Removal Threat
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * McIver Responds to Censure and Committee Removal Threat Tonight, Rep. Clay Higgins moved to force a vote to censure Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) and remove her from the House Committee on Homeland Security because of an oversight visit the Congresswoman conducted in May. In response, McIver released the following statement: "We were all elected to do the people's work. I take that responsibi  more

Monmouth University Students Reimagine 'Born to Run' in Anniversary Tribute
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Sept. 3 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Monmouth University Students Reimagine 'Born to Run' in Anniversary Tribute Blue Hawk Records, the student-run record label at Monmouth University, will release "Runaway American Dream" on Sept. 5, a reimagined EP honoring the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's landmark album "Born to Run." The project coincides with a week of celebratory events on campus hosted by the Bruce Springsteen Archives  more

New Jersey Association of Mental Health & Addiction Agencies Urges CMS to Make Critical Changes to 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies, Trenton, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for several critical changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) for Calendar Year 2026. NJAMHAA represents 144 organizations across the state, serving over 500,000 individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders annually. In the letter, NJAMHAA commended CMS for previous ad  more

New Jersey Hospital Association Calls for Revisions to HHS Rules to Protect Hospitals from Financial Risk
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The New Jersey Hospital Association, Princeton, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The program, which aims to assess a rebate model for drug pricing, is designed to inform potential future 340B initiatives by evaluating stakeholder input on a select group of ten drugs. In its correspondence, NJHA highlights potential harms that h  more

New Jersey Man Sentenced to Almost 11 Years in Prison for Violent Armed Robberies of Three Corner Stores in Philadelphia's Kensington Section
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Sept. 5, 2025: * * * New Jersey Man Sentenced to Almost 11 Years in Prison for Violent Armed Robberies of Three Corner Stores in Philadelphia's Kensington Section United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Jared Stanley, 33, of Lindenwold, New Jersey, was sentenced today to 130 months in prison, five years of supervised release, and rest  more

Pallone Blasts House Republicans for Gutting Beach Replenishment Funds, Putting NJ Shore at Risk
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Blasts House Republicans for Gutting Beach Replenishment Funds, Putting NJ Shore at Risk * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) took to the House floor today to denounce Republicans for advancing an appropriations bill that slashes federal funding for beach replenishment projects - a move that would hit New Jersey's shoreline communities especially hard. He delivered the  more

Pallone: It is Well Past Time for Republicans to Begin Demanding Answers From Secretary Kennedy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Pallone: It is Well Past Time for Republicans to Begin Demanding Answers from Secretary Kennedy Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Health Subcommittee hearing on ""Examining Opportunities to Advance American Health Care through the   more

Pearson and Cognizant Announce Global Strategic Partnership to Enhance Learning, Support Early Career Development and Build Workforce Readiness in the AI Era
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 2 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * Pearson and Cognizant Announce Global Strategic Partnership to Enhance Learning, Support Early Career Development and Build Workforce Readiness in the AI Era * Collaboration leverages generative and agentic AI to enhance learning and empower workforces with future-ready skills for human-machine collaboration LONDON, UK and TEANECK, N.J. - 02 September 2025 - Pearson (FTSE: PS  more

Pearson Launches AI Literacy Modules to Help Instructors Teach Responsible AI Skills
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 4 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * Pearson Launches AI Literacy Modules to Help Instructors Teach Responsible AI Skills * New Modules Tackle Faculty Concerns About AI Misuse While Credentialing Students with Workforce-Ready Skills HOBOKEN, N.J. - September 4, 2025 - Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced the launch of its new AI Literacy Modules, a set of assignable lear  more

Pennsylvania American Water Announces $479,000 Butler Wastewater System Upgrade
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 4 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Announces $479,000 Butler Wastewater System Upgrade * BUTLER, Pa. (Sept. 4, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water announced the start of an approximately $479,000 project to replace nearly 2,000 feet of 12-inch aging wastewater main that had been subject to multiple breaks on Sawmill Run Road in Butler Township, Butler County.   more

PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Celebrates 101st Birthday of Bergen County Senior and Lifelong Jersey Resident
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Celebrates 101st Birthday of Bergen County Senior and Lifelong Jersey Resident * Above: Gottheimer visits Brookdale Emerson Assisted Living Center to celebrate the 101st birthday of Emma Chance. NORTH JERSEY -- Today, September 2, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Brookdale Emerson Assisted Living Center to celebrate the 101st birthday of Emma Ch  more

Princeton School of Public & International Affairs: New Fall Courses Reflect Changing Public Service Landscape
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 5 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * New Fall Courses Reflect Changing Public Service Landscape The start of the school year often means changes abound: New students are learning to navigate campus, recently hired faculty members are settling into their offices, and courses are being taught for the first time. This fall, as the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs responds to the pro  more

RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces New E-Bike Safety Plan to Protect Children from Rise in E-Bike Accidents
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces New E-Bike Safety Plan to Protect Children from Rise in E-Bike Accidents * Above: Gottheimer joins local officials and first responders to protect children against e-bike accidents. HACKENSACK, NJ -- Today, September 5, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced new federal action to protect children from the alarming rise in e-bike accidents, joine  more

RELEASE: Gottheimer Honors Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" Fiftieth Anniversary on House Floor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Honors Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" Fiftieth Anniversary on House Floor * Above: Gottheimer honors the "Born to Run" album on the House floor. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize the fiftieth anniversary of Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band's release of the b  more

RELEASE: Gottheimer, 100+ House Democrats Call on Speaker Johnson to Work Together & Address Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer, 100+ House Democrats Call on Speaker Johnson to Work Together & Address Gun Violence * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, joined 130 House Democrats calling on Speaker Johnson to listen to the prayers of millions of Americans and take bipartisan action to end gun violence. The   more

Rising Infant Death Rates Declared a Crisis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Rising Infant Death Rates Declared a Crisis * WASHINGTON (Sept. 4, 2025)-- The Mississippi Department of Health declared a public health emergency due to rising infant mortality rate, according to news reports. Infant mortality rose to 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024, according to the state's health department, the highest it has been in over a decade. Other states, like California and New Jerse  more

Rutgers: Charts for Artery Stiffness Could Flag Heart Risk Long Before Symptoms
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * New Charts for Artery Stiffness Could Flag Heart Risk Long Before Symptoms By Andrew Smith An international team has created the first comprehensive reference measurements for blood vessel stiffness in healthy young people, a step that could give pediatric and adolescent clinics a multidecade head start in spotting and treating cardiovascular disease risk. The analysis in Hypertension assemble  more

Rutgers: Journal at the Forefront of Substance Use Research Turns 85
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Journal at the Forefront of Substance Use Research Turns 85 Founded in 1940 and published by the Rutgers Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies, the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs is a leading nonprofit voice in understanding addiction By Greg Bruno Sometimes research goes viral, even if the findings aren't exactly what people want to hear. A study published in the July 2024 iss  more

Rutgers: Researchers Find Medicaid Is Crucial to Access Treatment for Opioid Addiction
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Find Medicaid Is Crucial to Access Treatment for Opioid Addiction By Nicole Swenarton Medicaid plays a key role for giving people with opioid-use disorder access to treatment, according to a Rutgers Health study. Progress in life-saving treatment for opioid-use disorder with the medication has stalled in the past several years, according to a Rutgers Health study. However, research  more

Rutgers: Researchers Find Medicaid Is Crucial to Access Treatment for Opioid Addiction
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Find Medicaid Is Crucial to Access Treatment for Opioid Addiction By Nicole Swenarton Medicaid plays a key role for giving people with opioid-use disorder access to treatment, according to a Rutgers Health study. Progress in life-saving treatment for opioid-use disorder with the medication has stalled in the past several years, according to a Rutgers Health study. However, research  more

Rutgers: Saying YES to Careers in Oncology
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 30 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Saying YES to Careers in Oncology A novel training program at the Rutgers Cancer Institute aims to build the state's medical workforce and tackle disparities in cancer treatment By Greg Bruno In the lab of Peter Cole, a pediatric oncologist at Rutgers Cancer Institute, students barely old enough to drive are researching how chemotherapy affects the brain. Across campus, another undergraduate in cancer  more

Senator Andy Kim Calls for RFK Jr. to Resign as Secretary of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Andy Kim Calls for RFK Jr. to Resign as Secretary of Health and Human Services * September 4, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ), member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, released the following statement demanding Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s resignation: "RFK Jr. has shown a complete disregard for science and the health of our fam  more

Senator Kim Emphasizes Critical Value of Indo-Pacific Alliances Post-Travel to Seoul and Tokyo and Trump-Lee Meeting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Kim Emphasizes Critical Value of Indo-Pacific Alliances Post-Travel to Seoul and Tokyo and Trump-Lee Meeting * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This August, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) led a Senate Delegation to Seoul and Tokyo alongside Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to strengthen economic ties and bolster national security, emphasizing the critical value of the trilateral relationship between the United Stat  more

Senator Kim, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Unlock Faith-Based and Higher-Ed Land for Affordable Rental Housing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Kim, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Unlock Faith-Based and Higher-Ed Land for Affordable Rental Housing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senators Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) introduced new legislation to help tackle the growing housing crisis in our country by helping faith-based organizations and institutions of higher education unlock the promise o  more

Seton Hall Expands to 57 Campuses in 24 Countries
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 3 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall Expands to 57 Campuses in 24 Countries The University's global expansion crowns three years of unprecedented momentum, making it one of the fastest-growing study abroad programs in the Northeast. * Study abroad at Seton Hall has undergone nothing short of a revolution. Three years ago, students had access to only five campuses across four countries for a semester abroad. Pre-Covid, the Un  more

Seton Hall: Service-Learning Integration Faculty Training Program
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Service-Learning Integration Faculty Training Program By Caryn Grabowski The Office of the Provost, in collaboration with the Center for Faculty Development and the Division of Volunteer Efforts, is pleased to announce the 2025-26 Service-Learning Integration (SLI) Program. The program is designed to motivate and support faculty in integrating community-engaged service-learning into their Spring 2026   more

Smith Secures $50 Million in Federal Funding for State-of-the Art Vessel for Dredging
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2025: * * * Smith secures $50 million in federal funding for state-of-the art vessel for dredging Today's House-passed FY26 Energy & Water Appropriations Act (HR 4553) includes $50 million in dedicated funds for a new shallow draft dredging vessel, which Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) specifically sought to address dangerous shoaling issues at the Manasquan Inlet and other locations. "A vote 'NO' on  more

Stevens Institute of Technology: Duck Diaries - Impactful Student Research
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 6 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Duck Diaries: Impactful Student Research Stevens students have exciting opportunities to engage in dynamic research that propels bold ideas, hands-on learning, faculty collaboration and leading-edge technology to drive discovery and progress. Research projects empower students to think creatively, tackle real-world challenges and build skills for their future careers. Learn more about how four und  more

Stevens Institute of Technology: Pin-Kuang Lai Named a 2024 Top Scholar in Antibody Research
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 6 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Pin-Kuang Lai Named a 2024 Top Scholar in Antibody Research Assistant professor recognized among the top 0.5% of the world's researchers * Pin-Kuang Lai, assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Stevens Institute of Technology, has earned worldwide recognition as a ScholarGPS 2024 Top Scholar in antibody research. This distinction places Lai in the t  more

Sun Chemical to Showcase High Performance Color and Advanced Material Solutions at ABRAFATI 2025
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news: * * * Sun Chemical to Showcase High Performance Color and Advanced Material Solutions at ABRAFATI 2025 Sun Chemical will present its latest color materials and advanced materials innovations at ABRAFATI 2025, one of Latin America's premier paint and coatings trade shows, taking place September 23-25 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. "ABRAFATI is an important opportunity for Sun Chemical to engage with our   more

This Week in Climate Action - September 5, 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * This Week in Climate Action - September 5, 2025 * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering attacks from the Trump administration and Congress on popular conservation programs and renewable energy. Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook, Twitter, Insta  more

United Nations Panel Selects Three Rutgers Researchers as Lead Authors on Next Global Climate Report
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 30 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * United Nations Panel Selects Three Rutgers Researchers as Lead Authors on Next Global Climate Report Robert Kopp, Pamela McElwee and Kevon Rhiney will be among hundreds of the world's leading experts working on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Assessment By Kitta MacPherson A United Nations-affiliated science panel has named three Rutgers scientists as lead authors on a report that will se  more

West Virginia American Water Invests $285,000 in Princeton Infrastructure Upgrades
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 3 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Invests $285,000 in Princeton Infrastructure Upgrades * Princeton, W.Va., (September 3, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce a $285,000 infrastructure upgrade project in Princeton on Highland Avenue. "We're excited to announce this $285,000 project in the Princeton community," said Scott Wyman, Presi  more

What's New at Rutgers in Fall 2025
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * What's New at Rutgers in Fall 2025 By Evie Duvert Students, faculty, staff and alumni returned to campus this year to find new or upgraded facilities, resources and amenities, including the Cooper Street Gateway project at Rutgers-Camden, the One-Stop Student Center in Conklin Hall at Rutgers-Newark, the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center at Rutgers Health, continued construction on the new home of Robe  more

White House Announces Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act and Bill Renaming VA Clinic Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The White House issued the following news on Sept. 5, 2025: * * * Congressional Bill H.R. 2808 and H.R. 2170 Signed into Law On Friday, September 5, 2025, the President signed into law: H.R. 2808, the "Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act", which prohibits a credit reporting agency from providing a consumer's credit report to another in connection with a residential mortgage transaction, except for certain circumstances; and H.R. 2170, which designates the Department of   more