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State Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday September 28, 2025 ( 36 items )  

$104 Billion at Stake: Pearson Report Warns Australia Risks Falling into Skills Chasm
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 21 [Category: BizEducation] (TNSrpt) -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * $104 Billion at Stake: Pearson Report Warns Australia Risks Falling into Skills Chasm * Annual Australian losses of AU$104 billion from inefficient career transitions and learning gaps * AI-led disruption could see 1.5 million Australian jobs transformed by 2030 * "Learning to learn" and modern skilling pathways are critical to unlocking economic and productivity g  more

DNC Chair: "Mikie Sherrill Wiped the Floor with Jack Ciattarelli Tonight" 
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * DNC Chair: "Mikie Sherrill Wiped the Floor with Jack Ciattarelli Tonight"  * Tonight, on stage for thousands to see, Mikie Sherrill had a commanding debate performance, driving home the decision New Jerseyans face this November: Mikie Sherrill is running for all of New Jersey, while Jack Ciattarelli is running for Donald Trump. Rep. Sherrill presented a positive vision for New Jersey families  more

DNC Condemns the Trump Administration for Illegally Releasing Rep. Mikie Sherrill's Sensitive Data to Her Opponent's Campaign
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * DNC Condemns the Trump Administration for Illegally Releasing Rep. Mikie Sherrill's Sensitive Data to Her Opponent's Campaign Trump and Ciattarelli must stop weaponizing and distributing illegally disclosed military personnel records * Today, CBS News reported that a branch of Trump's National Archives and Records Administration illegally released unredacted military personne  more

DNC Condemns the Trump Administration for Illegally Releasing Rep. Mikie Sherrill's Sensitive Data to Her Opponent's Campaign Arrow
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * DNC Condemns the Trump Administration for Illegally Releasing Rep. Mikie Sherrill's Sensitive Data to Her Opponent's Campaign Arrow Trump and Ciattarelli must stop weaponizing and distributing illegally disclosed military personnel records *  Today, CBS News reported that a branch of Trump's National Archives and Records Administration illegally released unredacted military personnel records   more

DNC Slams Jack Ciattarelli's Appearance with Anti-Vax Conspiracy Theorists
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * DNC Slams Jack Ciattarelli's Appearance with Anti-Vax Conspiracy Theorists * Tonight, New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is set to take the stage at the NJ Public Health Innovation PAC's gala -- an organization that has repeatedly pushed claims that vaccines cause autism and other related conspiracy theories. Given the organization's anti-vax fearmongering, it should come as no  more

DNC Slams Jack Ciattarelli's Appearance With Anti-Vax Conspiracy Theorists
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * DNC Slams Jack Ciattarelli's Appearance with Anti-Vax Conspiracy Theorists Tonight, New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is set to take the stage at the NJ Public Health Innovation PAC's gala -- an organization that has repeatedly pushed claims that vaccines cause autism and other related conspiracy theories. Given the organization's anti-vax fearmongering, it sh  more

FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger Relief Grant to Date Will Deliver 2 Million Meals in New Jersey
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 24 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger Relief Grant to Date Will Deliver 2 Million Meals in New Jersey 21 N.J. food banks and pantries benefit from $2.5 million six-state program * HOLMDEL, N.J., Sept. 23, 2025 -- The FirstEnergy Foundation is supporting local communities as part of its Hunger Action Month initiative - awarding $600,000 in grants to 21 New Jersey food banks and pantries. In total, the initiative   more

FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger-Relief Grant to Date Delivering 1.5 Million Meals in Ohio
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 27 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger-Relief Grant to Date Delivering 1.5 Million Meals in Ohio 14 Ohio food banks and pantries benefit from $2.5 million six-state program * The FirstEnergy Foundation is supporting local communities as part of its Hunger Action Month initiative - awarding $535,000 in grants to 14 Ohio food banks and pantries. In total, the initiative is granting $2.5 million to 104 hunger relief  more

FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger-Relief Grant to Date Will Deliver Nearly 2.3 Million Meals in Pennsylvania
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 25 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger-Relief Grant to Date Will Deliver Nearly 2.3 Million Meals in Pennsylvania 37 Pennsylvania food banks and pantries benefit from $2.5 million six-state program * GREENSBURG, Pa., Sept. 24, 2025 -- The FirstEnergy Foundation is supporting local communities as part of its Hunger Action Month initiative - awarding $750,000 in grants to 37 Pennsylvania food banks and pantries. In  more

In New Jersey Gubernatorial Debate, Jack Ciattarelli Lays Out His Toxic Agenda
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * In New Jersey Gubernatorial Debate, Jack Ciattarelli Lays Out His Toxic Agenda * Following the New Jersey gubernatorial debate, DGA Political Director Jordy Zeigler released the following statement on Jack Ciattarelli's toxic agenda, outlining how he is only out for Trump, not for New Jersey. "As Mikie Sherrill outlined her vision for a better New Jersey and how she plans to make New Jersey more a  more

Iowa American Water to Replace 800 Lead and Galvanized Service Lines in Clinton and Quad Cities Districts in 2025
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * Iowa American Water to Replace 800 Lead and Galvanized Service Lines in Clinton and Quad Cities Districts in 2025 Neighborhood inspections to identify lead and galvanized pipes continue as part of the company's proactive replacement initiative * DAVENPORT, IA. (SEPTEMBER 25, 2025) - Iowa American Water announced today that it will replace approximately 800 lead service li  more

Johnson & Johnson Foundation Announces $5 Million Expanded Investment in Africa Frontline First Catalytic Fund to Strengthen the Community Health Workforce
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 24 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * The Johnson & Johnson Foundation Announces $5 Million Expanded Investment in Africa Frontline First Catalytic Fund to Strengthen the Community Health Workforce * New Brunswick, New Jersey (September 24, 2025) - The Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Foundation today announced a $5 million investment in the Africa Frontline First (AFF) Catalytic Fund, a fund hosted by the Gl  more

Missouri American Water Signs Agreement to Purchase Neosho Water and Wastewater System
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * Missouri American Water Signs Agreement to Purchase Neosho Water and Wastewater System Missouri American Water to Invest $35 Million in First Five Years * ST. LOUIS, MO (SEPTEMBER 24, 2025) - Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK) announced today it has signed an agreement with the City of Neosho to purchase the water and wastewater systems   more

Monmouth University: Prof. Pang and Ryan Sonn Co-Publish in International Journal of Business Management
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Sept. 27 (TNSrpt) -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Prof. Pang and Ryan Sonn Co-Publish in International Journal of Business Management Wai Kong (Johnny) Pang, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Mathematics, and Ryan Sonn '25M, data science graduate student, recently co-published an article in the International Journal of Business and Management (Vol. 20, No. 8, 2025). Their study, "The Intricacies of College and University Clos  more

New Jersey American Water Invests $4 Million in Neptune Infrastructure
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 27 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey American Water Invests $4 Million in Neptune Infrastructure New Jersey American Water will replace over three miles of aging cast iron water main in Neptune 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: * Arnold Place the entire length * Cedar Place   more

Pennsylvania American Water Provides Award-Winning Internship Experiences to Prepare Future Workforce for Industry Success
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Provides Award-winning Internship Experiences to Prepare Future Workforce for Industry Success MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Sept. 23, 2025) - When it comes to the future well-being of our communities, preparing today's youth is a top priority, according to Pennsylvania American Water, particularly when it comes to crucial services like water and wastewate  more

Rutgers Health Researchers on Medicaid Cancer Screening Trends, Best Practices
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Health Researchers on Medicaid Cancer Screening Trends, Best Practices By Joseph Brecht New Jersey has the tenth-highest rate of cancer incidence rate in the United States. The second leading cause of death in New Jersey, thousands of residents die from preventable cancers each year. NJ FamilyCare, the state's Medicaid program insuring more than 1.8 million residents, provides coverage for ca  more

Rutgers: Four Research Teams Are Awarded Funding From Institute for Health Data Core
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Four Research Teams Are Awarded Funding From Institute for Health Data Core An inaugural pilot grant program at Rutgers Health supports the use of data resources to further health care and population health studies By Nicole Swenarton Officials with the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research (IFH) have selected four research teams as the first recipients of its inaugural D  more

Rutgers: How Leveraging Art and Technology Can Improve the Immigrant Experience
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 24, 2025, by Carol Peters, with Ali Motamedi, an assistant professor of library and information science with the School of Communication and Information: * * * How Leveraging Art and Technology Can Improve the Immigrant Experience Rutgers professor Ali Motamedi shows how art and technology can help people better understand and empathize with the immigrant experience Immigrants face a particularly stre  more

Rutgers: How to Prepare for Respiratory Illness Season - Get Vaccinated
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 25, 2025, by Patti Zielinski with David Cennimo, an infectious disease expert at New Jersey Medical School: * * * How to Prepare for Respiratory Illness Season: Get Vaccinated An infectious disease expert at Rutgers Health explains the importance of getting crucial shots this fall * Between Oct. 1, 2024, and May 17, an estimated 47 million to 82 million people contracted the flu, with hundreds of th  more

Rutgers: Professor Examines the Rise of Counterfeiting in China
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 24, 2025, with professor of criminal justice Ko-lin Chin: * * * Professor Examines the Rise of Counterfeiting in China Criminal Justice professor's book explores the emergence of the lucrative but illicit business * Counterfeiting tops the list of organized crimes worldwide, raking in nearly half a trillion dollars in 2019 and causing U.S.-China tensions over intellectual property theft. Ko-lin Chin  more

Rutgers: Researchers Assess the Gender and Wealth Gap Within School Climate
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 23 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Assess the Gender and Wealth Gap Within School Climate For Black boys living in the poorest neighborhoods, positive school experiences showed no significant effect on depressive symptoms, according to a Rutgers study By Greg Bruno Researchers have long known that when children feel supported by their teachers and peers, it is easier for them to develop skills to succeed in school   more

Rutgers: This Chemistry Major's Summer Gig? Conducting Research in Germany
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * This Chemistry Major's Summer Gig? Conducting Research in Germany. Honors College student Paola Kotori sought to make chemical compounds used in drug delivery more efficient as part of an academic exchange program By Mike Lucas Paola Kotori, a junior attending Rutgers University-New Brunswick, spent her summer in a German laboratory, conducting undergraduate research. The chemistry major participat  more

Seton Hall and Ukrainian Catholic University Sign Memorandum of Understanding
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall and Ukrainian Catholic University Sign Memorandum of Understanding By Andrew Misura Seton Hall University and Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize a partnership aimed at expanding academic collaboration, joint research and cultural exchange between the two Catholic institutions. "This partnership opens new opportunities for collaborati  more

Seton Hall Law Announces Three Endowed Scholarships Ahead of Annual Red Mass
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall Law Announces Three New Endowed Scholarships Ahead of Annual Red Mass By Carolanne Chanik Seton Hall Law School is proud to introduce three new endowed scholarships ahead of the 41st Annual Red Mass on Friday, September 26. Named in honor of Professor Denis F. McLaughlin, Marie Rose and William James McLaughlin, and alumnus John F. Chiaia '93, the scholarships embody Seton Hall's commitme  more

Seton Hall: How an Enduring Partnership Shapes Student Career Success
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 27 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * How an Enduring Partnership Shapes Student Career Success By Dominique Mercadante A global network's Human Resources team, known for their mobility services, has a decades-long relationship with Seton Hall's Career Center. Enterprise Mobility, a privately owned company, consists of three brands: Enterprise, National, and Alamo. They offer services which include car rental, fleet management, truck re  more

Seton Hall: Licensure Prep Seminar Strengthens Path to Practice for Graduate Social Work Students
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * New Licensure Prep Seminar Strengthens Path to Practice for Graduate Social Work Students For graduate students in social work, passing the master's licensing exam is one of the most pivotal steps in advancing their career. Starting this year, Seton Hall University's Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) program now offers an intensive licensure preparation seminar, designed to help students approach the exa  more

Stevens Institute of Technology: Iron Will to Take on "Forever Chemicals"- Ph.D. Candidate Tackles PFAS With a Common Metal
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Iron will to take on "forever chemicals": Ph.D. candidate tackles PFAS with a common metal Could a simple iron particle help solve the global "forever chemical" crisis? * When most people think about pollution, they imagine smokestacks or oil spills. But one of today's most insidious contaminants often comes from something as ordinary as a frying pan. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFA  more

Stevens Institute of Technology: Study Reveals How CEOs Become Social Media Celebrities
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Study Reveals How CEOs Become Social Media Celebrities New research led by Stevens' professor Ann Mooney Murphy shows that posting frequently, positively, and with variety can boost CEO visibility and influence online * A new study published in the Journal of Management Studies uncovers how top executives rise to celebrity status on social media -- and why it matters for business and b  more

Stockton Returns Ownership of Azeez Museum to Founder
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- Stockton University issued the following news: * * * Stockton Returns Ownership of Azeez Museum to Founder Stockton University has formally returned ownership of the Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage to Woodbine Museum, LLC, a nonprofit corporation established to support its future by its founder, Michael Azeez. Stockton President Joe Bertolino said that during the process of creating its new Strategic Plan and through conversations with Michael Azeez,   more

Stockton University: Foundation Golf Classic Raises More Than $115,000 for Scholarships
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- Stockton University issued the following news: * * * Foundation Golf Classic Raises More Than $115,000 for Scholarships The Stockton University Foundation's Annual Golf Classic raised more than $115,000 in support of scholarships and student success initiatives on Sept. 15 at Renault Winery and Resort. The sold-out tournament featured two flights, bringing together more than 220 alumni, community partners, businesses and friends for a day of golf, camarader  more

Stockton University: Study Abroad Fair Continues to Encourage Ospreys to Go Global
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- Stockton University issued the following news: * * * Study Abroad Fair Continues to Encourage Ospreys to Go Global For Theo Elefante, a first-year Communication Studies major, Sept. 18's Study Abroad Fair came at a perfect time. The Galloway resident was already interested in studying abroad and now had all of the various opportunities, resources and programs available to Stockton University students in one centralized hub. "One of the reasons I came to Sto  more

West Virginia American Water Continues Nitro Investment, Begins $290,000 Project
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Continues Nitro Investment, Begins $290,000 Project Charleston, W.Va., (September 25, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce it is continuing its investments in Nitro, beginning a $290,000 project on Hickory Avenue to replace 640 feet of aging pipe with 6-inch PVC main. "Our continued investment in Nitro, including this $2  more

West Virginia American Water Invests $390,000 in North Charleston Infrastructure
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Invests $390,000 in North Charleston Infrastructure Charleston, W.Va., (September 23, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce it is beginning an infrastructure investment project in North Charleston on 31st Street, beginning a $390,000 project to replace 660 feet of aging pipe with 2-inch PVC main. "At West Virginia America  more

WPIX-TV To Carry Exclusive Live Coverage of Events Featuring Candidates for New Jersey Governor and Lt. Governor
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * WPIX-TV To Carry Exclusive Live Coverage of Events Featuring Candidates for New Jersey Governor and Lt. Governor * "Debate Night in NJ: Lieutenant Governor" Airs September 30 "One on One: Race for NJ Governor" Airs October 3 NEW YORK, NY - [September 22, 2025 ] - WPIX-TV (PIX11), "New York's Very Own," today announced it will air exclusive live   more

X-ELIO powers on Texas solar-and-storage plant that will supply BASF Freeport operations
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Sept. 24 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * X-ELIO powers on Texas solar-and-storage plant that will supply BASF Freeport operations * * The Liberty Energy project has 72 MW of solar PV capacity and 60 MW of battery storage capacity * Key milestone in achieving 100% renewable energy supply for BASF Freeport's expected power needs FREEPORT, TX and DAYTON, TX, September 24, 2025 - X-ELIO has officially launche  more