WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Anchor Packaging, a privately held food contact packaging manufacturer based in St. Louis, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice expressing concerns over recent state-level legislation that they argue will strain out-of-state economic dynamics. The company, which focuses on sustainable packaging solutions, has identified three areas of legislation affecting their operations: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs, Post-Consumer Recy  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Announcing Seton Hall's Strategic Plan: Inspiring Great Minds to Greater Purpose, 2025-30 Fifty years after the canonization of its patroness Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Seton Hall University is pleased to unveil its new strategic plan: Inspiring Great Minds to Greater Purpose. "By relying on Mother Seton's lessons as an educator and foundress, "Inspiring Great Minds to Greater Purpose" will enable us  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * As the Trump Administration Slashes Law Enforcement Funding & Fires National Security Agents, Booker, Colleagues Write Patel, Bondi About the Impact on Public Safety * Ahead of the hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI),   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Baby Safety Alliance, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, calling for federal intervention to address a growing trend of state laws that impose significant burdens on the baby products industry. The organization highlights how state-based chemical reporting, labeling requirements, and extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging are resulting in a chaotic regulatory landscape that not only com  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Sept. 16 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF Intermediates to produce amines at the Geismar site using 100 percent renewable electricity * * The new standard grade will consist of amines produced using renewable electricity credits * Customers benefit from a reduction of their Scope 3 emissions and a seamless transition to the new standard portfolio FLORHAM PARK, NJ, September 16, 2025 - BASF's Intermedi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * BOMBSHELL REPORT: Ciattarelli "three times voted against bills that would have kept sex offenders and other abusers away from children" * Alarming new reporting from the New Jersey Independent reveals Jack Ciattarelli's extreme record of putting New Jersey children at risk, including repeatedly voting against legislation that "would have kept sex offenders and other abusers away from children." He e  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on House CR: "I Will Not Support a Budget that Continues to Hurt Americans" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to House Republicans releasing a partisan continuing resolution that fails to address Americans' most urgent concerns, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: "Trump and Republicans have taken another step to advance a short-term government fundin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Cassidy, Smith, Marshall Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve the Health of Seniors * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) introduced a bipartisan bill to provide access to medically-tailored meals to treat acute diet-related illnesses in seniors. Medically-tailored meals are designed by dieticia  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Daines, Merkley, Wicker Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce U.S. Stillbirth Rate * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Steve Daines (R-MT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Roger Wicker (R-MS) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act, legislation that would reduce the alarmingly high U.S. stillbirth rat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Daines, Merkley, Wicker Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce U.S. Stillbirth Rate * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Steve Daines (R-MT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Roger Wicker (R-MS) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act, legislation that would reduce the alarmingly high U.S. stillbirth  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-NJ Condemns Cancellation of Palestinian Author Event as Attempt to Erase Palestinian History and Silence Voices on Gaza * The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the state's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the cancellation of Palestinian American author Jenan Matari's scheduled bo  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 17 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * California American Water Completes Installation of New Battery Backup System in Madera County to Strengthen Resilience * Hillview, CA - September 10, 2025 - California American Water is strengthening emergency preparedness and enhancing reliability by installing battery energy storage systems (BESS) in high-risk regions across the state. The newest sy  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, and Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, ranking member and chairman, of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Guthrie and Ranking Member Pallone Applaud FTC Decision to Investigate Safety of AI Chatbots Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement regarding the Federal Trade Commission  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Sept. 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Conduent Integrates AI Technologies to Modernize Government Payments, Combat Fraud and Improve Customer Experiences for Beneficiaries * Successfully completed AI pilot with Microsoft - now live - boosts fraud detection FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou Demands Action to Lower Health Care Costs * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), today joined 35 other House Democrats demanding congressional leaders extend Affordable Care Act enhanced tax credits as part of any agreement to fund the federal government. Without action, policy holders will get notice of massive premium hikes next month leading to massively inflat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou Votes Against Partisan Republican Funding Plan that Raises Health Care Costs * Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), today voted against House Republicans' partisan government funding bill that would raise health care costs for New Jersey families.  "As millions struggle to manage the high cost of living, Republicans have introduced a government funding bill that will only make A  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswomen Pou and Salazar Introduce PERU Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) have introduced the Promoting Economic Resilience and Unity (PERU) Act of 2025. E-visas are nonimmigrant visas for applicants who wish to go to the United States to carry out substantial trade, principally between the United States and the treaty country (E-1)  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in New Jersey -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose in 14 of the 15 largest counties in New Jersey from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that Ocean County had the largest over-the-year i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Democratic Committee Leaders Introduce Legislation to Protect Free Vaccines for Americans Bill Introduction Follows Alarming Efforts by Secretary Kennedy to Restrict Access to Lifesaving Vaccines * Bicameral Democratic Health Committee leaders introduced legislation today that would protect free vaccine coverage f  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA-Backed Group Calls out "High Tax Jack" Ciattarelli in New Ad * 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 new ad in New Jersey highlighting how Jack Ciattarelli has raised the possibility of yet another punishing price hike on hardworking families. In his own words, C  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * DNC Invests Additional $1.5 Million to Support the New Jersey Democratic Coordinated Campaign  * The DNC is all hands on deck to win the crucial New Jersey elections in '25 and '26, deploying a total of $3 million in the state so far Today, with less than two months until Election Day and mail-in voting in New Jersey beginning on Saturday, the DNC announced an additional investment of $1.5 mil  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * E&C Democratic Leaders Call for IG Investigation into FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Amid Jimmy Kimmel Suspension "Chairman Carr publicly threatened the licenses of several broadcasters and directly recommended both the curtailing of protected speech and punishment for protected speech. This is censorship." * Energy an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * E&C Leaders Send Bipartisan Letter to HRSA Following Oversight Hearing on Concerning Practices in Organ Procurement and Transplant System House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr., (NJ-06), along with Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chai  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Halts Chemical Discharge and Protects Water Quality in the South River * South River, N.J. \- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has stopped harmful chemicals from getting into the South River in Middlesex County, New Jersey and put a local facility on the road to complying with environmental regulations. In July 2025, EPA collaborated with the New Jersey Department o  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Former Essex County Sheriff's Officer Admits Bank Fraud Conspiracy A former Essex County Sheriff's Officer admitted to his role in a bank fraud conspiracy, United States Attorney Alina Habba announced. Ryan L. Terry, 32, of Piscataway, pleaded guilty on September 11, 2025, before U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas to an Information char  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Government Contractor to Pay Over $4 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Acting U.S. Attorney and Special Attorney Alina Habba announced today that a government contractor based out of Bayonne, New Jersey, will pay $4,043,810.56 to resolve allegations that it improperly employed unauthorized aliens to work on Navy ships. The sett  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Philip R. Sellinger and Jaclyn DeMais Recognized at 2025 New Jersey Legal Awards * NEW JERSEY - Sep. 15, 2025 - Philip R. Sellinger and Jaclyn DeMais, attorneys in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's New Jersey office, will be honored at the New Jersey Law Journal's New Jersey Legal Awards ceremony Oct. 30 in Morristown. Sellinger received th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing concerns regarding the agency's proposed rule for the calendar year 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. HINJ, a leading trade association representing the state's biopharmaceutical and medical technology companies, emphasizes the potential adverse impacts on innovation and patient access   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- HealthyWomen, Red Bank, New Jersey, has issued a public comment letter to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The organization has provided insights and recommendations regarding recent processes and vaccine considerations by the committee. In the letter, HealthyWomen expressed several concerns surrounding the current operational methods of the ACIP. The organization emphasized the need for grea  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Hearing with Former CDC Director Makes Clear - RFK Jr. is Continuing to Risk the Health and Safety of All Americans * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today during a committee hearing, Senator Kim spoke with former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez about her experience being fired by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The conversation made clear that RFK Jr.'s idea of public health  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Sept. 16 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * HoJo Brings Back Iconic Clam Strips in Celebration of Centennial--but with a Twist * Get ready to lather up with nostalgia. In celebration of 100 years of retro roadside family fun, Howard Johnson is bringing back one of its most legendary menu items--the fried clam strip--but not in the way you think. Introducing HoJo's Original Fried Clam Soap, a sudsy tribute to a   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE investigation results in former Liberian rebel general sentenced to over 4 years for concealing serious human rights violations on immigration forms * PHILADELPHIA -- A former Liberian rebel general was sentenced Sept. 11 to more than four years in prison for concealing serious human rights violations to fraudulently obtain immigration status in   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: DNC Announces Additional $1.5 Million Investment Into the New Jersey Coordinated Campaign to Help Democrats Win Up and Down the Ballot * Yesterday, the DNC announced our latest $1.5 million investment into New Jersey's Coordinated Campaign to turbocharge Democrats' grassroots organizing during the final sprint to November. This $1.5 million investment builds on the DNC's initial investme  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: NJ GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Jack Ciattarelli Spreads Lies To Hide His MAGA Agenda That Will Drive Up Energy Costs For New Jerseyans  * New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is a student of Donald Trump's masterclass in lies and deception. Last week, Ciattarelli launched a desperate smear campaign against his Democratic opponent, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, to distrac  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 15 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Illinois American Water Continues Critical Infrastructure Improvements in Village of Hardin's Water & Wastewater Systems * Hardin, IL (September 15, 2025) - Illinois American Water continues to make strategic improvements in the Village of Hardin's water and wastewater systems that enhance customer service, water quality and system reliability. Illin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * In New Jersey and Virginia, Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger Have "A Relentless Focus on One Word: Affordability" * New reporting from CNN illustrates how tackling affordability is at the core of how Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger will make life better for families in their states. Both candidates have a "relentless focus" on lowering everyday costs through Sherrill's plans to stop the e  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Win Big in Special Elections While Turbocharging Voter Outreach and Mobilization Ahead of November Arrow * The DNC is all hands on deck to support Mikie Sherrill and New Jersey Democrats down the ballot. Just this week, we announced an additional $1.5 million investment into the New Jersey Coordinated Campaign, bringing our total investment to $3 million -- the largest   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 15 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson Announces Launch of its Shockwave Javelin Peripheral Intravascular Lithotripsy Catheter in Europe to Transform Treatment of Difficult-to-Cross Calcified Lesions * SANTA CLARA, Calif. - September 15, 2025 - Today, Johnson & Johnson announced the European launch of its Shockwave Javelin Peripheral IVL Catheter, a novel intravascular lithotripsy (I  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean and Colleagues Advance Eastern Mediterranean Counterterrorism & Security Bill * Contact: Riley Pingree (link sends email) (September 19, 2025) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, the House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced the American-Hellenic-Israeli Eastern Mediterranean Counterterrorism & Maritime Security Partnership Act as part of the Department of State Policy Provisions Act. Congre  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Joins Social Security Administration Commissioner Bisignano at Bridgewater Field Office * (September 15, 2025) BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Last Friday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) visited the Bridgewater Social Security Administration (SSA) Field Office with Commissioner Frank Bisignano and District Manager Brian DeMaria to tour the facility and meet with the dedicated staff who serve reside  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Mikie Sherrill for Election as New Jersey's Next Governor * AFGE says Sherrill has earned 100% voting record on issues critical to union families BRIDGETON, N.J. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill for election as New Jersey's next governor  more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Sept. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release: * * * Man Sentenced to More than Six and a Half Years in Prison for ATM Card-Skimming Fraud CHICAGO -- A man has been sentenced to more than six and a half years in federal prison for installing card-skimming devices on ATMs in Chicago and New Jersey to steal debit card numbers and PINs from unsuspecting victims. FLORIN NICOLAE TARTA and two others installe  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Members of Drug Trafficking Organization Associated with Bloods Street Gang Sentenced to 108 Months' Imprisonment Three members of a drug trafficking organization associated with the Sex, Money, Murder subset of the Bloods street gang street gang were each sentenced to 108 months in prison, Acting United States Attorney and Special Attorney   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez Leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand Access to Diaper Changing Stations * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, during National Diaper Need Awareness Week, Congressman Rob Menendez (D-NJ), joined by Representatives Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), introduced the bipartisan Family-Friendly Facilities Tax Credit Act, which incentivizes small businesses nationwi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez Leads Effort to Create National Latino Gastronomic Cuisine Week * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, at the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) introduced a resolution to designate the week of September 15th, 2025, as 'National Latino Gastronomic Cuisine Week'. "I'm proud to represent one of the most diverse regions of our state and an area rich with Hispanic c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez lidera el esfuerzo para crear la Semana Nacional de la Cocina Gastronomica Latina * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Hoy, al comienzo del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, el Congresista Rob Menendez (NJ-08) presento una resolucion para designar la semana del 15 de septiembre de 2025 como la 'Semana Nacional de la Cocina Gastronomica Latina'. "Estoy orgulloso de representar a una de las regiones mas di  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez, Booker Help Secure $3.6 Million Federal Investment in Hoboken Water Infrastructure * HOBOKEN, N.J. \- Today, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), announced that they helped secure more than $3.6 million in federal funding awarded to the City of Hoboken for vital water infrastructure improvements. During the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations process, Congres  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 18 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey American Water Invests $250,000 in Highlands Infrastructure * New Jersey American Water is investing $250,000 to install 730 feet of new 6-inch ductile iron pipe in Highlands starting this month. The installation will take place on North Street from Shrewsbury Avenue to Bay Avenue. The project also includes installing fire hydrants and uti  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) voicing concerns about proposed updates to the Outpatient Prospective Payment Systems (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) payment systems for Calendar Year (CY) 2026. The NJHA, representing over 400 healthcare organizations, argues that the proposed payment increase of 2.4% is inadequate  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * NJ Advocates Demand Multiple In-Person Public Hearings on NESE Pipeline Proposal * Letter from 20 Groups Calls Out Failure to Include Public on Controversial Fossil Fuel Project Trenton - In a letter to Dept. of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, 20 of the state's leading environmental advocacy groups demanded that at least three in-person public hearings in no  more

HAMDEN, Connecticut, Sept. 18 (TNSxrep) -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news: * * * NJ Governor's Race: Sherrill Leads Ciattarelli By 8 Points, Quinnipiac University New Jersey Poll Finds; Taxes & Ethics In Government Top List Of Most Important Issues In the closely watched race for governor of New Jersey, Democrat Mikie Sherrill receives 49 percent support, Republican Jack Ciattarelli receives 41 percent support, and Libertarian Party candidate Vic Kaplan and Socialist  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Norcross, Stauber Introduce Bill to Speed Up First Contracts for New Unions * WASHINGTON, DC --Today, Representatives Donald Norcross (D-NJ) and Pete Stauber (R-MN) announced the introduction of the Faster Labor Contracts Act, which would speed up the process of the first collective bargaining agreement between a newly unionized group of workers and their employer. You can watch the full p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. has issued a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration to address concerns regarding the draft guidance on the development of cancer drugs used in novel combination therapies. The pharmaceutical giant, based in East Hanover, New Jersey, is known for its commitment to delivering innovative healthcare solutions globally. In its letter, Novartis expressed appreciation for the opportunity to comment on the draft guidance, which   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NRCC Launches Paid Ad Campaign Targeting Nellie Pou for Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) launched a paid advertising campaign targeting Nellie Pou for threatening a government shutdown to deny veterans' healthcare, delay paychecks to our warfighters, and slash funding to law enforcement. "Out of touch Democrat Nellie Pou wo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NRCC Launches Paid Ad Campaign Targeting Nellie Pou for Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) launched a paid advertising campaign targeting Nellie Pou for threatening a government shutdown to deny veterans' healthcare, delay paychecks to our warfighters, and slash funding to law enforcement. "Out of touch Democrat Nellie Pou wo  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * Owner of New Jersey Businesses Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining over $3.2 Million in Paycheck Protection Program Loans TRENTON, N.J. - An owner of several New Jersey businesses was sentenced yesterday to 41 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining over $3.2 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Applauds Committee Approval of His AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today celebrated the Committee's bipartisan approval of his AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025, legislation that safeguards free, reliable access to AM radio in all new motor vehicles sold in the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone on Continuing Resolution: Republicans Have Created a Health Care Crisis * Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House floor today in opposition to Republicans' continuing resolution: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I want to thank our Ranking Member Ms. DeLauro. I'm opposed to this bill. Presi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * Pallone on CR: Republicans Have Created a Health Care Crisis Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House floor today in opposition to Republicans' continuing resolution: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I want to thank our Ranking Member Ms. DeLauro  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * Pallone Opening Remarks at Full Committee Markup of Health Care and AM Radio Legislation Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at a Full Committee markup of seven bills: Today, we are marking up seven bills. Before I discuss some of the bills   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Pallone Slams Republican Bills That Raise Americans' Energy Costs Over Ridiculous Anti-Energy Efficiency Crusade "Republicans don't care about lowering costs, all they care about is rewarding their oil and gas friends, punishing clean energy, and keeping President Trump happy" * Energy and Commerce Committee Ranki  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * Pallone: Kennedy's War on Vaccines Will Lead to Deaths Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today blasting new recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) making it harder for Americans to access lifesaving vaccines:   more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 19 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Asks Butler County Customers to Reduce Nonessential Water Use * BUTLER, Pa. (Sept. 19, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water is asking customers throughout its Butler County service territory to voluntarily reduce their water consumption in response to below-normal rainfall levels over the last three months based on data provi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Photocure, a specialty pharmaceutical company based in Princeton, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), advocating for the separate reimbursement of its product Cysview (hexaminolevulinate HCl). The company claims that the current reimbursement policies have severely restricted patient access to blue light cystoscopy (BLC), a treatment that significantly enhance  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Pou's Progressive Power Grab * Radical Democrat Nellie Pou is proudly locking arms with socialist Zohran Mamdani, the same radical driving New York City into chaos, and Bernie Sanders, whose far-left agenda would dismantle the American Dream. As a member of the far-left Congressional Progressive Caucus, Nellie Pou is marching in step with fringe ideologues who want higher taxes, weaker   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Pou's Progressive Power Grab * Radical Democrat Nellie Pou is proudly locking arms with socialist Zohran Mamdani, the same radical driving New York City into chaos, and Bernie Sanders, whose far-left agenda would dismantle the American Dream. As a member of the far-left Congressional Progressive Caucus, Nellie Pou is marching in step with fringe ideologues who want higher taxes, weaker   more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 17 (TNSres) -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following Research Record series highlights on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Research Record: Three Decades of Medicaid Estate Recovery 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 Research Record  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces New Action to Protect Jersey Families from Costly Flight Delays & Cancellations * Above: At Newark International Airport, Gottheimer fights for consumer protections to help families against airline-caused travel issues. NEWARK, NJ -- Today, September 15, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced new federal action to strengthen consumer protection  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Statement on FCC Chair's Threats to Free Speech * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, September 18, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement after threats from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr forced the indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show: "As someone who has had the privilege of working at the F  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Urges NJ State Board of Education to Reject CAIR-NJ's Call to Cut Ties with ADL * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, September 17, 2025, with the new school year now in full swing, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) sent a letter to the New Jersey State Board of Education urging them to reject the Council on American-Islamic Relations-New Jersey's (CAIR-NJ) demand that school  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer, Lawler Call For Passage of Antisemitism Awareness Act, Condemn Zohran Mamdani For Effort to Dismantle Definition of Antisemitism * NORTH JERSEY -- Today, September 18, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the only Jewish member of the New Jersey delegation, and U.S. Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer-Led Bill Advances Out of House Foreign Affairs Committee to Strengthen Cooperation with Key Allies Israel, Greece, and Cyprus * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, the House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced key provisions of the American-Hellenic-Israeli Eastern Mediterranean Counterterrorism & Maritime Security Partnership Act as part of the State Department reauthorization   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * Rep. Chris Smith issues the following statement regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) issued the following statement on September 10, 2025: "My wife, Marie, and I are absolutely sickened by the unconscionable act of political violence, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, which has devastated his wife and children, his family and friends, and his mill  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * McIver Votes Against Partisan Funding Bill Today, Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) voted no on a partisan continuing resolution. She released the following statement. "I ran for Congress to keep our communities healthy and safe. The Republican continuing resolution fails that test. It does nothing to address the looming healthcare crisis or to stop Trump from illegally withholdi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sherrill Statement on House Passage of Charlie Kirk Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement after voting "yes" on the resolution condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk: "I have taken countless oaths to the Constitution throughout my life, starting when I entered the Naval Academy at 18. I have volunteered to giv  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Smith introduces legislation to bring home unjustly detained Americans in China Fighting for Americans at home and abroad * Bipartisan legislation mandating a coordinated U.S. government response to the unjust imprisonment of American citizens in China--and the use of family members as hostages to silence or punish American citizens critical of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)--was introduced b  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Convenes House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Poverty * September 16, 2025 Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Poverty, convened the first meeting of task force members to discuss policy solutions to rising poverty throughout the United States. Rep. Watson Coleman was joined by Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Pete A  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Charlie Kirk GOP Resolution * September 19, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement regarding her decision not to support the divisive resolution on Charlie Kirk put forward by Speaker Johnson: As I expressed last week following Charlie Kirk's horrifying assassination, my heart goes out to Mr. Kirk's fam  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lawler, Gottheimer, Call For Passage of Antisemitism Awareness Act, Condemn Zohran Mamdani For Effort to Dismantle Definition of Antisemitism * Washington, D.C. - 9/16/25... Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the only J  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Astronomers Discover Rare Einstein Cross With Fifth Image, Revealing Hidden Dark Matter Scientists find a rare cosmic pattern that will help them learn more about the invisible matter that holds the universe together By Kitta MacPherson When Rutgers theoretical astrophysicist Charles Keeton first saw an unusual picture shared by his colleague, he was intrigued. "Have you ever seen an Einste  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 19 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Galaxies Reveal Hidden Maps of Dark Matter in the Early Universe Rutgers researchers uncover "fingerprints" that show how these cosmic systems expand and evolve By Kitta MacPherson A Rutgers-led team of scientists has uncovered evidence of how galaxies expand by tracing the invisible scaffolding of the universe created by a mysterious substance known as dark matter. In a newly published stud  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 16 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * NASA Space Telescope Reveals Star's Inner Conflict Before Explosion Researchers, including a Rutgers astronomer, reveal new insights into a star's death in its final moments By Kitta MacPherson A team of scientists, including Rutgers-New Brunswick's Distinguished Professor Jack Hughes, has made a crucial discovery about the final hours of a massive star before it exploded. Using data from N  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 12 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * When It Comes to Breastfeeding, Study Shows Timing Is an Important Consideration Scientists are exploring how to maximize the benefits of breast milk. Rutgers-led research suggests that feeding expressed milk at the right time may bolster infant sleep, immunity and development By Kitta MacPherson Rich in nutrients, immune-boosting proteins and beneficial bacteria, breast milk has long been h  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 2:22-cv-00051-ES-JRA; D.N.J., filed Jan. 5, 2022) involving Allen C. Giltman: * * * On September 11, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey entered a final consent judgment against Allen C. Giltman for his role in an internet-based fraudulent scheme that lured unsuspecting investors to websites offering fake certificates of deposit ("CDs"). The fake CDs scheme defra  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Seeking a New Standard for Public Service, Senator Kim Introduces Bill to Ban Government Officials from Owning and Trading Stocks * Senator Kim's Restoring Trust in Public Servants Act would set a single standard against conflicts of interests across all three branches of the federal government. WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced legislation to root out corruption and re  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall Expands Virtual Reality Opportunities for Teaching and Learning By Renee M. Cicchino Over the past year, the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center (TLTC), in collaboration with academic and nonacademic departments, piloted the use of virtual reality (VR) to enhance learning experiences and student engagement. Building on the success of these efforts, two VR carts are now available to su  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall University Hosts Dynamic BAASANA Conference on AI and Society Over the summer, Seton Hall University welcomed global scholars, executives and students for the 2025 International Conference of the Business and Applied Sciences Academy of North America (BAASANA), positioning the university and its Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) as leaders in convening high-le  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * College of Nursing Presents Interdisciplinary Research in Helsinki By Gabriele Zengewald Faculty from Seton Hall's College of Nursing took the global stage at the 2025 International Council of Nurses Conference (ICN) in Helsinki, Finland, to present two poster sessions on challenges in chronic illness care and nurse practitioner education. In the first poster presentation, Moira Kendra, D.N.P., ACNP  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Speech-Language Pathology Students Become Published Researchers Through Faculty Mentorship Three students in Seton Hall's dual degree B.S.E., elementary and special education/M.S., speech-language pathology program are published researchers, thanks to the mentorship of Nicole Hansen, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Educational Studies. Their article, "Requirement Versus Reali  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 20 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * SHU-NJSGC (NASA) Academic Year Research Fellowships 2025-26 By Mehmet Alper Sahiner For 2025-26 academic year, Seton Hall University has been awarded four academic year fellowships for science, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) undergraduate students by the New Jersey Space Grant Consortium (NJSGC), a NASA-sponsored program. Background The New Jersey Space Grant Consortium was established in 1991   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Smith cosponsors congressional resolution honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) has signed on as an original cosponsor of legislation (H.Res.719) honoring and remembering the life, legacy, and leadership of Charlie Kirk following his horrific assassination on Thursday, September 10, 2025. The legislation, introduced by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * Smith introduces resolution honoring United States-Republic of China victory in the War in the Pacific Correcting CCP's "stolen valor" false narrative * To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the War in the Pacific and the combined sacrifices of the United States and Taiwan (formally known as the Republic of China), Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * Smith introduces resolution to recognize and establish "National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" and "World Hydrocephalus Day" To raise national awareness and advocate for those struggling with Hydrocephalus, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a senior lawmaker and Co-Chair of the Congressional Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus, today introduced a bipartisan congressional resolution,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Smith welcomes His All-Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, to Washington, D.C. At an event today hosted by Speaker Mike Johnson, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the bipartisan Hellenic Caucus, met with His All-Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch, the spiritual leader of the Eastern  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Gottheimer Urges Bipartisan Action to Extend ACA Tax Credits, Keep Government Open * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Friday, September 19, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement: "President Trump promised to lower costs -- but today's funding bill fails to protect hardworking families from skyrocketing health care costs. Here's the bottom line  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Sept. 20 -- Stockton University issued the following news on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * Benefit on the Bay Raises Awareness and Support for Student Mental Health Margate, N.J. -- Neighbors, friends, alumni and advocates gathered at the home of Stockton University Foundation Board member Karen Alton on Sept. 10 for the Benefit on the Bay fundraiser, an evening dedicated to advancing mental health awareness and support for Stockton students. Proceeds from the event, held on W  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Sept. 20 -- Stockton University issued the following news: * * * Nearly $300K Grant to Preserve American Author's Letters Catharine Maria Sedgwick may be "the most famous and innovative American writer you've never heard of." That's what Stockton University Professor of Literature Deborah Gussman calls the prolific writer who was considered a celebrity in the early 19th century. She published 20 books and more than 150 shorter works in multiple genres, including novels,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The National Center for Advocacy and Recovery has submitted a public comment letter urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to enhance the implementation of the NOPAIN Act in the upcoming calendar year 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule. The letter highlights the importance of ensuring that all qualifying non-opioid therapies for acute postsurgical pain receive separate reimbursement, a necessary move to address the ongoing  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Media] -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * Students Invited To Inspire Global Change in Pulitzer Center Letter Contest * Letter-Writing Contest Invites Student-Suggested Solutions to Global Issues "Dear Governor: Many immigrants in the United States are not aware of the opportunities and rights provided to them in New Jersey." Dylan Cortegana, a high school student in New Jers  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 19 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Advises Princeton Students to Work Hard for Their Passions "When you're trying to figure out what you want to do with your life, the key question is, 'What am I willing to work for?'" Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson advised students on her first-ever visit to Princeton University on Sep. 10  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 17 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Tennessee American Water Announces Inaugural Protect Our Watersheds Art Contest * Chattanooga, TN (September 17, 2025) - Tennessee American Water announced today its inaugural Protect Our Watersheds art contest for fourth grade students at Whitwell Elementary School. "Source water protection is vital to keeping our watersheds safe and healthy, which   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * United Kingdom National Charged in Connection with Multiple Cyber Attacks, Including on Critical Infrastructure * A complaint filed in the District of New Jersey was unsealed today charging Thalha Jubair, a United Kingdom national, with conspiracies to commit computer fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering, in relation to at least 120 computer network intrusions and extortion involving 47 U.S. en  more