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

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * Bergen County Company Settles Matter Alleging Receipt of Improper CARES Act Loans A manufacturer and supplier of concrete formwork, shoring and temporary scaffolding systems based in Fair Lawn, New Jersey entered into a settlement agreement with the United States resolving allegations that the company violated the False Claims Act by taking   more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Sept. 23 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Biophysical Society Announces 2026 Society Fellows * BETHESDA, MD - The Biophysical Society is proud to announce its 2026 Society Fellows. This award honors the Society's distinguished members who have demonstrated excellence in science and contributed to the expansion of the field of biophysics. The Fellows will be honored at the Biophysical Society's 70th Annual Meeting, be  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on President Trump Directing Pam Bondi to Prosecute His Opponents * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's Truth Social post ordering Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his political opponents: "President Trump said the quiet part out loud: he wants  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Collins Urge OMB, State Department to Reverse Funding Cuts for 21 Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Susan Collins (R-ME) called on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to restore congressionally approved fiscal year 2025 (FY25) funding for 21 Department  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 26, 2025: * * * Medicare Open Enrollment in New Jersey, 2026 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) offers seniors, people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and people with disabilities several insurance options, including Medicare Fee-for-Service, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare prescription drug plans. The cost  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Celebrates Grand Opening of Lake Lenape Dam * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew hosted local leaders for the grand opening of the newly rebuilt Lake Lenape Dam in Mays Landing, South Jersey. The project was made possible after Congressman Van Drew secured $4.6 million in federal funding through a Community Project Funding Congressional earmark to replace the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou Calls on Republicans to Reopen Congress to Avert Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) joined 55 Democratic House members blasting House Republicans for cancelling votes next week and calling on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) to bring Congress back into session to prevent an approaching federal government shutdown. "Instead of canceling votes  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Watson Coleman Introduces Resolution to Recognize the Continuing Disparities in Black Youth Mental Health Access and Treatment * September 23, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced a resolution recognizing the continuing disparities in mental health access and treatment for Black youth. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for adole  more

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

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

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- 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 Blast the EPA for Reversing Endangerment Finding and Jeopardizing the U.S. Economy & Environment "EPA's misguided proposal seeks to remove the basis for protecting the health and welfare of Americans from climate change, replacing it with nothing." * Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * E&C Democrats Seek Alleged Recording of Secretary Kennedy's Conversations with Former CDC Director Monarez Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Diana DeGette (D-CO), and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) wrote to Healt  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Cleanup Plan Will Finish the Job at Goose Farm Superfund Site * Plumsted Township, N.J. \- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its plan to address soil contamination at the Goose Farm Superfund Site in Plumsted Township, New Jersey. The plan calls for excavating soil contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls, PCBs) and removing chemical waste that continue to affect  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA, NPS Agreement Strengthens Lead Safety at Gateway Housing * New York, N.Y. - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) announced that they have reached a consent agreement that strengthens lead safety protections for employees and families living in 43 pre-1978 housing units at Gateway National Recreation Area, which extends across New York  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * Fetterman, Houlahan Back Court Fight Against Trump Admin Cuts to USDA Farm and Food Programs Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) filed an amicus brief in support of a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration. The lawsuit challenges the administration's decision to cut billions of dollars in funding for key U.  more

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Houlahan and Fetterman Back Court Fight Against Trump's Unlawful Cuts to Farm and Food Programs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) filed an amicus brief in support of a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration. The lawsuit challenges the administration's decision to cut billions of dollars in funding f  more

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean, Amo Reintroduce Bill to Improve Artificial Intelligence Literacy for K-12 * Contact: Riley Pingree (link sends email) (September 26, 2025) WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Reps. Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Gabe Amo (RI-01), reintroduced the Literacy in Future Technologies (LIFT) Artificial Intelligence Act, bipartisan legislation to improve artificial intelligence literacy for K-12. "With arti  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez Leads NJ Democratic Colleagues in Demanding the EPA Protect Vital Environmental Regulation * Today, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) led all Democratic Members of Congress and Senators from New Jersey in demanding that the Environmental Protection Agency (" EPA ") immediately reverse course on plans to undo the agency's Endangerment Finding, which forms the bedrock of the EPA's work to   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez, Pallone Lead Effort to Honor New Jersey Legend Bruce Springsteen * JERSEY CITY, N.J. \- Today, on New Jersey singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen's birthday, Representatives Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) led an effort to designate September 23, 2025, as "Bruce Springsteen Day." This resolution honors Springsteen's contributions to music, New Jersey, and the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez, Pallone Lead Effort to Honor New Jersey Legend Bruce Springsteen * JERSEY CITY, N.J. \- Today, on New Jersey singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen's birthday, Representatives Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) led an effort to designate September 23, 2025, as "Bruce Springsteen Day." This resolution honors Springsteen's contributions to music, New Jersey, and the nati  more

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

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

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release: * * * Morris County Individual and Ocean County Individual Charged with Oxycodone Conspiracy Two New Jersey individuals were charged with conspiracy to unlawfully divert oxycodone, a Schedule II controlled substance, Acting U.S. Attorney and Special Attorney Alina Habba announced. Michael Kiszka, 60, of East Hanover, New Jersey and Gregory Kubina, 50, of Whiting,   more

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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The New Jersey Center for Nonprofits has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing serious concerns regarding proposed changes to the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program that could dramatically affect employees within the state's nonprofit sector. The Center, which supports charitable organizations throughout New Jersey, argues that these regulations threaten the viability of public service loan forgiveness for many nonprofit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * New Jersey Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate Mikie Sherrill Won't Rule Out a Sales Tax Increase By Jack Baum At the first New Jersey gubernatorial debate, voters were reminded that there's only one gubernatorial candidate who has pledged not to raise taxes. At the debate, both candidates were directly asked whether they would commit not to raise the sales tax if elected. Democrat candidate Mikie Sheril  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * New Jersey Man, New York Man, and Four Corporate Entities Indicted for Multi-Million Dollar Fraudulent Investment Scheme, Conspiracy to Obstruct Grand Jury Investigation Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that JOSIAH DAVID (aka "Dennis Lee") ("DAVID"), age 79, a resident of Vernon, New Jersey, JAMES MICHAEL KAFES ("  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release on Sept. 26, 2025: * * * Owner of Mail Order Pharmacies Settles False Claims Act Investigation Involving Allegations of Fraudulent Billing Practices and Kickbacks An Orange County, California resident entered into settlement agreements with the United States resolving allegations that he violated the False Claims Act by paying kickbacks in exchange for the referral   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone, NJ Democrats Demand Investigation Into Trump Admin's Illegal Release of Rep. Sherrill's Military Records * Washington, D.C.- Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) today led New Jersey's Democratic congressional delegation in demanding an immediate investigation into the Trump Administration's illegal release of Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill's military personnel records. The lawmakers ca  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone, Stanton Call on Trump to Fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, FEMA Head Following Blockbuster GAO Report on Mismanagement * GAO Report found FEMA violated federal law six times by withholding or delaying funds approved by Congress for lifesaving shelter programs WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Con  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * Passaic County Woman Admits to Fraudulently Obtaining Over $144,000 in Social Security Benefits A Passaic County, New Jersey woman admitted that she defrauded the Social Security Administration by improperly obtaining over $144,000.00 in Social Security survivor benefits, Acting U.S. Attorney and Special Attorney Alina Habba announced. Joan  more

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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Rallies with Local Health Care Workers, Fights for Extending Tax Credits that Make Health Care Affordable * Above: Gottheimer joins local health care workers to demand an extension of ACA enhanced premium tax credits. PARAMUS, NJ -- Today, September 22, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) stood with local health care workers at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer, Colleagues Urge UN to Deploy Peacekeepers to Protect Gaza Aid Convoys, Ensure Aid Reaches Civilians & Not Terrorists * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, September 22, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) led a group of Members of Congress in a letter to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, urging him to request a resolution to the UN Security Council autho  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Gottheimer Celebrates Samsung's New Offices in North Jersey * ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ -- Today, September 22, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined Samsung leadership, as well as New Jersey state and local officials, to celebrate the opening of Samsung's new offices in Englewood Cliffs.  Samsung's state-of-the-art facility marks the company's 40-year-long investment in New Jerse  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * The President rightly criticizes failed globalist agenda At U.N. Trump tells it like it is * "President Trump did an outstanding job of calling the United Nations to account on its most grievous offenses and obvious failings, including combating antisemitism," said Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), who for over 20 years served as the Chair or Ranking Member of the congressional panel responsible for over  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Congratulates Mikie Sherrill on Winning the First Debate in the New Jersey Gubernatorial Race * Washington, DC -- Reproductive Freedom for All congratulates Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill on winning the first debate in the New Jersey Gubernatorial race. In August, Reproductive Freedom for All endorsed the Congre  more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Kim and Colleagues Support Traumatic Brain Injury Patients with Critical Reauthorization * WASHINGTON D.C. - Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) alongside Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Alex Padilla (D-CA), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced the bipartisan Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 to extend numerous critical grant programs that provide  more

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

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2025: * * * Smith speaks at Ocean County vigil for Charlie Kirk and other victims of political violence Condemning political violence in all forms * Tonight, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) is joining Ocean County elected officials and local leaders in condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honoring all victims of political and social violence, including Iryna Zarutska and former Speaker  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri posted the following news release on Sept. 24, 2025: * * * St. Louis Man Admits a Series of Frauds A St. Louis man who was caught with the information of at least 10 different identity theft victims pleaded guilty Wednesday and admitted committing identity theft, check fraud and pandemic fraud. Darryon M. Sutherlin, 29, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to two counts of iden  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Gottheimer Statement on Western Leaders Formally Recognizing Palestinian State * NORTH JERSEY -- Today, September 22, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement after the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, and others formally recognized a Palestinian state: "I have long supported a two-state solution. Any formal recognition of a Palesti  more

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

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

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor recovers $429K in wages, benefits for 12 employees underpaid by contractors on federally funded projects in New Jersey * NEW JERSEY - An administrative law judge has ordered three New Jersey-based contractors to pay $429,846 in back wages and fringe benefits to 12 workers employed on multiple federal construction projects, after an investigation and litigation by the U.S. Depa  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 26 -- VoteVets issued the following statement on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * VoteVets Statement: "Jack Ciattarelli - Like Donald Trump - Has No Respect For Veterans And No Regard For Our Military" Today, in response to reports that the National Archives illegally released an unredacted version of Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill's military records to Nicholas De Gregorio, an ally of Jack Ciattarelli, her GOP opponent in the New Jersey governor's race, VoteVets Senior Advisor M  more

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

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

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

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