Wednesday - December 24, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday December 14, 2025 ( 108 items )  

National Employment Law Project Issued Report on 2026 Minimum Wage Increases
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The National Employment Law Project (NELP) issued a report detailing minimum wage hikes across 88 U.S. jurisdictions in 2026, with 68 cities, counties, and states raising floors on January 1 and 26 more later, pushing 79 areas to $15+ hourly amid affordability crises eroding purchasing power. On Jan. 1, 19 states and 49 localities implement increases, 60 reaching $15+, including 3 states and 40 cities/counties at $17+ like New York's NYC/Long Island/Westchester   more

"Seriously?" Tom Kean Jr. Called Out for ACA Flip-Flop
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Seriously?" Tom Kean Jr. Called Out for ACA Flip-Flop * Vulnerable Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. is getting put on blast for trying to deceive New Jersey voters about his longstanding opposition to the Affordable Care Act. Kean Jr. has spent years trying to undermine the ACA and has done nothing to lower health care costs. Now, with ACA tax credits set to expire and health   more

"Stopping the Bloodshed: U.S. Response to Crimes Against Humanity in Sudan"
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * "Stopping the Bloodshed: U.S. Response to Crimes Against Humanity in Sudan" On Thursday, December 11th, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee, will chair his seventeenth congressional hearing on the civil conflicts in Sudan and the resulting human rights abuses against civilians in the country. "Since 2023, as many as 18,000 civilian deaths have been com  more

12 NEW JERSEY MUNICIPALITIES HAVE NOW NULLIFIED CARRY PERMIT FEE
BELLEVUE, Washington, Dec. 8 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * 12 NEW JERSEY MUNICIPALITIES HAVE NOW NULLIFIED CARRY PERMIT FEE * BELLEVUE, WA - The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, in conjunction with the New Jersey Firearms Owners Syndicate and National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action, is celebrating the 12th New Jersey municipality to pass a permit-to-carry   more

BASF by the numbers: empowering farmers amid 2025's tough conditions
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Dec. 11 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF by the numbers: empowering farmers amid 2025's tough conditions * RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, December 11, 2025 - Farmers faced unprecedented challenges in 2025, including weed control, disease pressure and commodity prices, among others. BASF is committed to helping farmers doing the biggest job on Earth through science and innovation, enabling farmers to make the m  more

BASF launches WALLTITE RSB spray polyurethane foam insulation, advancing sustainability in construction materials
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Dec. 12 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF launches WALLTITE RSB spray polyurethane foam insulation, advancing sustainability in construction materials * * WALLTITE RSB incorporates recycled and renewable raw materials for a lower product carbon footprint (PCF) than conventional formulations * New product meets growing demand for more sustainable building materials * Third-party verification of biobase  more

Becton, Dickinson & Co. Showcases Advances in Connected Medication Management at ASHP Meeting
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BD), Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, announced that it is showcasing its advancements in connected medication management technology at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) 2025 Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition in Las Vegas. The company is highlighting several new connected care solutions designed to enhance both safety and efficiency for clinicians. Among the featured innovations is the next-generation BD Pyxis Pro Dispensi  more

Becton, Dickinson & Co., ChemoGLO Partner to Enhance Hazardous Drug Testing
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BD), Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, and ChemoGLO, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing hazardous drug contamination testing in health care settings. The partnership is focused on improving the safety of health care workers by offering a comprehensive, dual-approach monitoring system. The collaboration allows facilities to utilize the rapid, point-of-care qualitative results from the BD HD Check System,   more

BioNTech and Bristol Myers Squibb Present First Global Phase 2 Data for PD-L1xVEGF-A Bispecific Antibody Pumitamig Showing Encouraging Efficacy in Advanced Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 10 -- Bristol Myers Squibb, a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * BioNTech and Bristol Myers Squibb Present First Global Phase 2 Data for PD-L1xVEGF-A Bispecific Antibody Pumitamig Showing Encouraging Efficacy in Advanced Triple-Negative Breast Cancer * Global interim Phase 2 data in locally advanced/metastatic triple-negative breast cancer ("TNBC") show encouraging antitumor activity for investigational therapy pumit  more

Bishop Saporito Speaks on St. Paul's Evangelization
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 11 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Bishop Saporito Speaks on St. Paul's Evangelization * On November 5, 2025, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology (ICSST) hosted Bishop Michael A. Saporito, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of Newark, New Jersey, as part of its Many Faces of Hospitality series sponsored by the Preaching as Hospitality Formation Program. An ICSST alumnus, Bishop Saporito has served on the Evangelization Commission of   more

Booker Hosts Roundtable with New Jerseyans to Discuss Republicans' Refusal To Address Spiking Health Care Costs for NJ Families
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Hosts Roundtable with New Jerseyans to Discuss Republicans' Refusal To Address Spiking Health Care Costs for NJ Families * NEWARK, N.J. - This morning, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) hosted a roundtable discussion with New Jersey residents who spoke about their concerns that their health care could become even more expensive if Senate Republicans do not work with Democrats to extend ACA sub  more

Booker Statement on Congressional Republicans Refusal to Extend ACA Subsidies
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on Congressional Republicans Refusal to Extend ACA Subsidies * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement after Republicans blocked a bill that would lower health care costs for millions of Americans: "Since the beginning of this year, President Trump and Republicans have launched an all-out assault on Americans' health care that has l  more

Booker, Brownley, Pingree Reintroduce Legislation to Tackle Food Waste in America
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Brownley, Pingree Reintroduce Legislation to Tackle Food Waste in America * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, reintroduced the Zero Food Waste Act, legislation that would reduce the amount of food wasted in the United States. U.S. Representatives Julia Brownley (D-CA-26) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME  more

Booker, Kim Joint Statement Following Resignation of Alina Habba
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Kim Joint Statement Following Resignation of Alina Habba * NEWARK, NJ - Today, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) issued the following statement regarding Alina Habba's resignation as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey: "Today's resignation of Alina Habba from her role as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey brings to a close a troubling   more

Booker, Kim Urge Collaboration In Letter to White House as Administration Considers Next U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Nominee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Kim Urge Collaboration In Letter to White House as Administration Considers Next U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Nominee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) sent a letter to the White House urging the administration to work with them to identify a suitable candidate for the role of US Attorney for New Jersey   more

Booker, Paul Reintroduce Justice for Breonna Taylor Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Paul Reintroduce Justice for Breonna Taylor Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY) reintroduced the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act. The legislation would prohibit no-knock warrants, which allow law enforcement officials to forcibly enter a home without announcing their authority or purpose. Congressman Morgan McGarvey (D-KY-03) introduced comp  more

CAPAC Releases 'Spill the Tea' Episode with Senator Andy Kim
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * CAPAC Releases 'Spill the Tea' Episode with Senator Andy Kim * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the eighth episode of "Spill the Tea with Chair Meng" with Senator Andy Kim (NJ), who made history as the first Korean American elected to the United States Senate and the first Asian American senator from New Jersey. CAPAC Chair   more

CHDCM's OCOE Event Spotlights Mental Health Advocacy
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 10 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * CHDCM's OCOE Event Spotlights Mental Health Advocacy * On Wednesday, October 15, the College of Human Development, Culture and Media (CHDCM) welcomed Seton Hall alumnus Enmanuel Mercedes, Ph.D., a Latino psychologist and mental health advocate, to speak on campus as part of the College's One College, One Exhibition (OCOE) initiative. Students, faculty and local members from community-based organizat  more

Congressman Van Drew Passes Key Legislation Through House in NDAA
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Passes Key Legislation Through House in NDAA * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew celebrated the passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which delivers major national security wins while securing several key provisions he fought to include for South Jersey and the country. "This is a strong defense bill, and it is good for   more

Congressman Van Drew Urges Governor to Declare State of Emergency to Protect Our Beaches
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Urges Governor to Declare State of Emergency to Protect Our Beaches * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Governor Murphy and Governor-elect Sherrill requesting that the State of New Jersey immediately declare a State of Emergency and issue a disaster declaration so that we can begin the formal process of securing federal assistance to stabiliz  more

Congresswoman Pou Statement on Impeachment Resolution
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou Statement on Impeachment Resolution * WASHINGTON Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) issued the following statement after voting present to table H. Res.939. "The American people are counting on us to address the challenges created by this Administration. This President and this Republican Congress promised to make life in America more affordable yet they have failed miserably.   more

Congresswoman Pou Votes for a Pay Raise for Troops
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou Votes for a Pay Raise for Troops * WASHINGTON Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the bipartisan FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. "This week, I voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. Though far from perfect this funding gives a well-deserved pay increase to military personnel, p  more

Construction Jobs Increase In 27 States & D.C. Between September 2024 & September 2025; 31 States & D.C. Add Construction Jobs In September
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 11 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 27 States & D.C. Between September 2024 & September 2025; 31 States & D.C. Add Construction Jobs In September * Thu, 12/11/2025 - 12:40 Texas and New Mexico Have Highest 12-Month Gains, While New York and New Jersey Have the Worst Yearly Declines; Texas and Michigan Top Monthly Gainers; Florida and Mississippi Have the Wor  more

Cook Political Report: "Democrats See Affordability as Their Path Back to a Majority of Governors"
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Cook Political Report: "Democrats See Affordability as Their Path Back to a Majority of Governors" * After two landslide victories in Virginia and New Jersey, Cook Political Report released a new analysis detailing how Democratic governors and candidates for governor across the country remain focused on the economy and affordability. See below for more. Cook Political Report: Democrats See Affordab  more

Corrigan Hall, First Floor, to Undergo Renovation
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 11 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Corrigan Hall, First Floor, to Undergo Renovation * Beginning this spring, Seton Hall University will renovate part of Corrigan Hall's first floor, converting former Information Technology (IT) office spaces into new research and training laboratory and instructional facilities, including a semiconductor plasma processing lab and an optics/laser lab to support teaching and research in applied physics   more

Department of Justice Leadership Announces New Personnel Appointments and Authorizations in the District of New Jersey
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Department of Justice Leadership Announces New Personnel Appointments and Authorizations in the District of New Jersey * Today, following Attorney General Pamela Bondi's announcement that Alina Habba will serve as Senior Advisor to the Attorney General for United States Attorneys, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the following personnel appointments and authorizations within the Distri  more

DHS Arrests New Jersey Twins who Threatened to Shoot ICE Officers "On Sight" and Hang Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Arrests New Jersey Twins who Threatened to Shoot ICE Officers "On Sight" and Hang Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin * Our ICE law enforcement officers are facing an 8,000% increase in death threats as they risk their lives to arrest the worst of the worst from American neighborhoods WASHINGTON - This morning, a pair of twins in Absecon, New Jersey, threatened to kill Department o  more

Diplomacy School Introduces Roadmap for Success
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 10 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Diplomacy School Introduces Roadmap for Success * The School of Diplomacy and International Relations has introduced a new Roadmap for Success, a tool designed to give students a clearer sense of what to prioritize at each stage of their academic and professional development. Created over the summer of 2025 with input from faculty leadership, the roadmap outlines what students should be doing from the  more

ELMP Ed.D. Alumnus Begins Peace Corps Service in Ghana
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 8 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * ELMP Ed.D. Alumnus Begins Peace Corps Service in Ghana * James Weidenborner Ed.D. '18, a graduate of Seton Hall University's Ed.D. in PreK-12 Education Leadership, Management and Policy program, has been accepted into the Peace Corps and will begin his service as a Deaf education volunteer in Ghana. He will depart on January 11 for training ahead of his two-year assignment, where he will work with loca  more

ELMP Ed.D. Alumnus Begins Peace Corps Service in Ghana
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 10 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * ELMP Ed.D. Alumnus Begins Peace Corps Service in Ghana * James Weidenborner Ed.D. '18, a graduate of Seton Hall University's Ed.D. in PreK-12 Education Leadership, Management and Policy program, has been accepted into the Peace Corps and will begin his service as a Deaf education volunteer in Ghana. He will depart on January 11 for training ahead of his two-year assignment, where he will work with loc  more

Faculty Showcase Virtual Reality Innovation in Nursing
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 11 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Faculty Showcase Virtual Reality Innovation in Nursing * Seton Hall University's College of Nursing was featured at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Transform 2025 Conference, where Interim Dean Kristi Stinson, Ph.D., delivered a podium presentation on her collaborative study, Assessment of a Virtual Reality Mass Disaster Simulation to Increase Generation Z Nursing Student Readin  more

Future Cellular Networks Could Reach Top Speed With Help From NJIT Professor
NEWARK, New Jersey, Dec. 10 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Future Cellular Networks Could Reach Top Speed with Help from NJIT Professor By Evan Koblentz Sixth-generation mobile networks arriving in the 2030s will connect your smart devices by dozens or even hundreds of times faster than the data rates of today, and those networks might employ important research from New Jersey Institute of Technology and the State University of New York - Buffalo t  more

FY26 National Defense Authorization Act Passes House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * FY26 National Defense Authorization Act Passes House of Representatives * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the House of Representatives. The FY26 NDAA improves military readiness and strengthens American industry by cutting red tape, fixing outdated systems, and supporting defense innovation. The FY26 NDAA also includes a 3.8% p  more

HHS IG: New Jersey Did Not Ensure Providers Complied With Federal and State Requirements at All 20 Adult Day Health Services Facilities Audited
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Health and Human Services Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. A-02-24-01009) on Dec. 2, 2025, entitled "New Jersey Did Not Ensure Providers Complied With Federal and State Requirements at All 20 Adult Day Health Services Facilities Audited" filed under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Here are excerpts: * * * Report Highlights Why OIG Did This Audit * Adult day health services (ADHS) facilities provide preventive, diagn  more

Hoffman-La Roche Secures 1-Year Extension for Bitopertin Drug Patent
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSFR) -- Hoffman-La Roche Inc., Little Falls, New Jersey, has been granted a one-year interim extension by the U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office for its patent, which protects the human drug product Bitopertin oral tablets, allowing the patent term to extend beyond its original expiration date of Dec. 17, 2025. The extension was sought through a timely application filed by the company on Dec. 1, 2025. This action falls under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(5), which  more

House Republicans Block Congressman Menendez's Amendments to Protect the Clean Water Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Block Congressman Menendez's Amendments to Protect the Clean Water Act * Yesterday, Representative Rob Menendez (NJ-08) challenged House Republicans for refusing to consider his amendments to H.R. 3898, the PERMIT Act, a Republican bill that would weaken the Clean Water Act and erode critical protections that keep our nation's water systems safe, undercut states' authority to p  more

How One Lesson Sparked Research in Food and Sustainability
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * How One Lesson Sparked Research in Food and Sustainability * Seven words that stayed with her long after she left the Ghana Armed Forces Military Hospital: "drugs are not what can cure diseases." During the COVID-19 pandemic, Judith Serwaa Marfo worked as a pharmacy and research assistant in the Ghana Armed Forces. Fulfilling Ghana's required year of national service, Marfo watched patients arrive w  more

IBM and Pearson Collaborate to Build New AI-Powered Learning Tools for Organizations and Individuals Worldwide
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Dec. 11 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * IBM and Pearson Collaborate to Build New AI-Powered Learning Tools for Organizations and Individuals Worldwide * ARMONK, N.Y. and LONDON, UK, December 11, 2025 - IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced a global partnership to build new personalized learning products powered by AI for businesses, public organizations, a  more

ICE HSI Newark and FBI Newark Contribute to Nationwide Homeland Security Task Force Which Has Led to a Historic 3,266 Arrests of Violent Criminals in 43 Days
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * ICE HSI Newark and FBI Newark Contribute to Nationwide Homeland Security Task Force Which Has Led to a Historic 3,266 Arrests of Violent Criminals in 43 Days HSI Newark, FBI Newark and Federal Partners Form New Jersey's HSTF to Answer the President's Call to Make America Safe Again * NEWARK, NJ-- ICE Homeland Security Investigations Newark and FBI Newark recently formed a Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) to protect t  more

IT Security Advises Vigilance During Winter Break
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 10 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * IT Security Advises Vigilance During Winter Break * Recent cybersecurity incidents across higher education, including high-profile breaches, remind us that universities remain prime targets because our systems store valuable personal, academic, financial, and research data. While the Department of Information Technology uses modern security tools and constant monitoring to protect Seton Hall's network  more

Kean Professor Leading Research Toward Zika Virus Treatment
UNION, New Jersey, Dec. 9 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean Professor Leading Research Toward Zika Virus Treatment * Kean University Assistant Professor Supratik Kar, Ph.D., is undertaking a research initiative using artificial intelligence to identify a treatment for the Zika virus. Kar's work aims to dramatically reduce the time and cost of identifying a safe, targeted small-molecule therapy for the virus, which currently has no U.S. FDA-approved treatment.  more

Kean University Launches Self-Defense Training Initiative for Students Pursuing Law Enforcement Careers
UNION, New Jersey, Dec. 9 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean University Launches Self-Defense Training Initiative for Students Pursuing Law Enforcement Careers * Two Kean faculty members have launched a new self-defense initiative designed to equip criminal justice majors and others with the confidence and skills needed to enter law enforcement or related careers. Assistant Professor Amanda Thomas, Ph.D., a retired NYPD sergeant, and Lecturer Dennis Bogdan, a   more

Kean Votes for FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, Supports Pay Raise for Servicemembers and Picatinny Arsenal Mission
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Votes for FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, Supports Pay Raise for Servicemembers and Picatinny Arsenal Mission * (December 10, 2025) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) released the following statement after voting yes on the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act: "Tonight, I voted in support of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) t  more

Kean, Amo Introduce Bill to Promote Drone and Aviation Safety, Advance Research & Development
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean, Amo Introduce Bill to Promote Drone and Aviation Safety, Advance Research & Development * (December 12, 2025) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced the introduction of the Drone Safety Enhancement Act, bipartisan legislation designed to advance research on drones and support the future of advanced air mobility. The bill strengthe  more

Kim, Booker Joint Statement Following Resignation of Alina Habba
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kim, Booker Joint Statement Following Resignation of Alina Habba * JERSEY CITY, NJ Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement regarding Alina Habba's resignation as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey: "Today's resignation of Alina Habba from her role as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey brings to a close a troubling   more

Lost in Transition: Brazil Faces Largest Global Economic Loss Linked to Work Cycle Failures
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Dec. 8 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * Lost in Transition: Brazil Faces Largest Global Economic Loss Linked to Work Cycle Failures * SAO PAULO - December 8, 2025 - New research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, reveals that inefficiencies during career and learning transitions are costing Brazil an estimated R$ 1.08 trillion annually in lost economic valueequivalent to 9% of the coun  more

Manhunt Ends: Person of Interest in Custody for the Shooting of New York Jets' Kris Boyd
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * Manhunt Ends: Person of Interest in Custody for the Shooting of New York Jets' Kris Boyd * Bufallo, NY - An intensive investigation led by the U.S. Marshals Service along with the New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force resulted in the apprehension Dec. 8 of a person of interest involved in the shooting of New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd. The 29-year-old Jets cornerbac  more

McCarthy Supercharges SHU Students' Sport Careers
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 10 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * McCarthy Supercharges SHU Students' Sport Careers * Laurence McCarthy, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Economics and Legal Studies and associate professor of management, has brought his extensive global leadership experience back into academic life. After three years serving as president of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) in Ireland, he returned to Seton Hall University with a fresh perspectiv  more

Montclair State University Launches First Online Doctoral Program - Doctor of Nursing Practice
MONTCLAIR, New Jersey, Dec. 11 -- Montclair State University issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * Montclair State University Launches First Online Doctoral Program - Doctor of Nursing Practice Montclair's new online DNP offers working RNs a flexible pathway to advanced clinical leadership amid rising demand for DNP-prepared nurses * Montclair State University has launched its first fully online doctoral program - a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) for working RNs seeking  more

New Jersey Institute of Technology: Course to Give Students Deeper Insights Into Middle East Conflicts
NEWARK, New Jersey, Dec. 10 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New Course to Give Students Deeper Insights into Middle East Conflicts By Jesse Jenkins This spring, NJIT students will have the opportunity to gain a richer picture of the complex history and politics of the Middle East that continue to shape today's headlines, drive foreign policy debates and affect global stability. A new course opening next semester, "Middle East Conflicts: State Build  more

New Jersey Man Charged With Possession With Intent to Distribute Cocaine Base and Possession of Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking Crime
BURLINGTON, Vermont, Dec. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont posted the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025: * * * New Jersey Man Charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine Base and Possession of Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking Crime The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that on December 4, 2025, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Christopher Crawford, 36, of Sicklerville, New  more

New Jersey special elections reporting: 11th Congressional District (2026)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following record: * * * New Jersey special elections reporting: 11th Congressional District (2026) * New Jersey has scheduled a special primary election on February 5, 2026, and a special general election on April 16, 2026, to fill the U.S. House of Representatives seat in the 11th Congressional District vacated by Representative Mikie Sherrill. Participating candidates must file additional reports in connection with these e  more

New Publishing Agreement Strengthens Partnership between The Physiological Society and Wiley
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Dec. 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- Wiley posted the following news release: * * * New Publishing Agreement Strengthens Partnership between The Physiological Society and Wiley * Multi-year agreement builds on two decades of collaboration to advance physiological research The Physiological Society and Wiley ha ve signed a new publishing contract for leading journals The Journal of Physiology and Experimental Physiology, marking the next step in a partnership that has grown s  more

NEW VIDEOS: Senator Booker Highlights Toll of Spiking Health Care Costs on NJ Residents in New Videos as ACA Fight Looms
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * NEW VIDEOS: Senator Booker Highlights Toll of Spiking Health Care Costs on NJ Residents in New Videos as ACA Fight Looms * NEWARK, N.J. - As Senator Booker (D-NJ) continues fighting to lower health care costs for New Jersey families, Senator Booker's Office is releasing a set of new videos highlighting the voices and stories of New Jerseyans who will no longer be able to afford their health care if  more

NJIT 'Highlander Gateway Scholarship' Offsets Out-of-State Tuition for Top Students From NY and PA
NEWARK, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT 'Highlander Gateway Scholarship' Offsets Out-of-State Tuition for Top Students from NY and PA By Deric Raymond New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has announced the launch of the Highlander Gateway Scholarship, a significant new scholarship program designed to expand educational access for talented first-time, full-time undergraduate students from New York and Pennsylvania. Begi  more

Pallone Announces Sea Bright, Edison Will Receive $50,000 in Funds For Firefighter Equipment and Training
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Announces Sea Bright, Edison Will Receive $50,000 in Funds For Firefighter Equipment and Training * EDISON, N.J. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that the towns of Edison and Sea Bright will receive over $50,000 in federal funding to upgrade and modernize their firefighting equipment. The funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s Assi  more

Pallone Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional App Challenge
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional App Challenge * RoadWatch is an initiative to enhance road safety and address infrastructure issues New Brunswick, NJ - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for high school and middle school students in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District. Eric Dai and Vaibhav Sitaraman  more

Pallone Applauds Court Ruling Forcing Trump Administration to Restore Disaster Preparedness Funding for Highlands, Communities Across Country
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Applauds Court Ruling Forcing Trump Administration to Restore Disaster Preparedness Funding for Highlands, Communities Across Country * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, today issued a statement following the successful lawsuit against the Trump Administration's illegal attempt to unilaterally shut  more

Pallone Blasts Republican Scheme to Take Away Health Care and Raise Costs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Blasts Republican Scheme to Take Away Health Care and Raise Costs Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement on House Republicans' latest scheme to take away health care and raise costs for millions of people: "The Republican bill will do nothing to lower costs for  more

Pallone Blasts Republicans for Putting Corporate Profits Over People at Environment Markup of Seven Bills Gutting the Clean Air Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Pallone Blasts Republicans for Putting Corporate Profits Over People at Environment Markup of Seven Bills Gutting the Clean Air Act Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Environment Subcommittee markup of seven bills gutting the Clean   more

Pallone Floor Statement Blasting Republican Bill Restricting States From Enforcing Clean Water Laws Around Pipelines
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025: * * * Pallone Floor Statement Blasting Republican Bill Restricting States from Enforcing Clean Water Laws Around Pipelines Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House floor today in opposition to H.R. 3668, legislation that strips states' right to enfor  more

Pallone Leads Opposition on House Floor to Legislation Raising Americans' Power Bills by Waging War on Clean, Affordable Sources of Energy
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Pallone Leads Opposition on House Floor to Legislation Raising Americans' Power Bills by Waging War on Clean, Affordable Sources of Energy Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House floor today in opposition to H.R. 3628, legislation that attacks  more

Pallone on Habba Resigning: "Not A Moment Too Soon"
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone on Habba Resigning: "Not A Moment Too Soon" * Trump's illegal pick for N.J. U.S. Attorney bows out WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement after Alina Habba, President Trump's pick for Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, announced her resignation from her illegally obtained post: "Donald Trump and his right-wing p  more

Pallone Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Markup of 18 Bills to Protect Kids and Teens Online
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Pallone Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Markup of 18 Bills to Protect Kids and Teens Online Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at a Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade markup of 18 bills: Today we are marking up eighteen bills   more

Pallone Wants Answers To Concerns Raised by State Health Planning Board at Meeting Next Week on the Future of Monmouth Medical Center
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Wants Answers To Concerns Raised by State Health Planning Board at Meeting Next Week on the Future of Monmouth Medical Center * LONG BRANCH, N.J. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today released the following statement in response to the State Health Planning Board's decision to hold a special public meeting, Thursday December 16th, to consider RWJ Barnabas Health's proposal t  more

PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Attends Fort Lee Tree Lighting Ceremony
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Attends Fort Lee Tree Lighting Ceremony * Above: Gottheimer greets families at the Fort Lee tree lighting celebration. FORT LEE, NJ Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) attended this year's annual Fort Lee Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Jack Alter Community Center to kick off the holiday season. "This season, let's come together and be thankful for everythin  more

Princeton SPIA Faculty Share Expert Perspectives on Caribbean Boat Strikes
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 10 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs posted the following news: * * * Princeton SPIA Faculty Share Expert Perspectives on Caribbean Boat Strikes * PRINCETON, NJ - Following recent reports of boat strikes in the Caribbean involving the United States, faculty from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (Princeton SPIA) are sharing expert perspectives to provide context and clarity, and potential implications of the   more

Princeton Summit Charts Future of Criminal Justice Open Data
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 11 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs posted the following news: * * * Princeton Summit Charts Future of Criminal Justice Open Data * The growing amount of data available on the United States criminal justice system has made it much easier for researchers to gain deep insights into it. But the diverse community of practitioners advancing that work including academics, public agencies, journalists, lawyers, and computer scientists of  more

Puck News: Admitting Defeat, More than 20 House Republicans Prepare for Retirement
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Puck News: Admitting Defeat, More than 20 House Republicans Prepare for Retirement * Democrats hold largest generic ballot advantage since 2017 [ POLL ] Democrats are massively overperforming in special and off-year elections including sweeping every competitive congressional district in New Jersey and Virginia last month. Donald Trump's approval ratings are plummeting. And House  more

RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Legislation to Require American-Made Products in National Parks
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Legislation to Require American-Made Products in National Parks * Supporting Small Businesses, American Manufacturing, Local Jobs Above: Gottheimer joins local leaders and New Jersey manufacturers to announce new bipartisan legislation to put American-made products in National Parks. MORRISTOWN, NJ Today, December 8, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gotth  more

RELEASE: Gottheimer to Co-Chair New House Commission on Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer to Co-Chair New House Commission on Artificial Intelligence * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, December 9, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) was appointed to be a founding Co-Chair of the new House Commission on Artificial Intelligence and the Innovation Economy. The new House Commission on Artificial Intelligence and the Innovation Economy will help: * Craft the Dem  more

RELEASE: Gottheimer, Shreve Lead Bipartisan Group Urging Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah Immediately
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer, Shreve Lead Bipartisan Group Urging Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah Immediately * WASHINGTON D.C. U.S. Congressmen Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Jefferson Shreve (IN-6) led a letter to the Lebanese President and Lebanese Prime Minister urging them to immediately disarm Hezbollah, including by force if necessary. It has now been one year since the ceasefire was agreed to, yet the  more

Rep. Van Drew, Rep. Murphy, and Sen. Marshall Introduce Bill to Codify Presidential Fitness Test
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Van Drew, Rep. Murphy, and Sen. Marshall Introduce Bill to Codify Presidential Fitness Test * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew (R-NJ), Congressman Murphy (R-NC), and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced companion legislation to formally codify President Trump's executive order reviving the Presidential Fitness Test and restoring a national focus on youth health. "Our   more

Republican Cuts Continue to Gut Americans' Health Care
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025: * * * Republican Cuts Continue to Gut Americans' Health Care November Report From Democratic Health Care Leaders Shows Continued Harm to Hospitals, Patients, and Health Care Workers * Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J.  more

ROUNDUP: Democratic Governors Have "Unified Focus on Affordability" and Winning Playbook Heading into 2026
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * ROUNDUP: Democratic Governors Have "Unified Focus on Affordability" and Winning Playbook Heading into 2026 * This weekend, with Governors Andy Beshear and Gretchen Whitmer beginning their terms as Chair and Vice Chair of the DGA, Democratic Governors presented a " unified focus on affordability " as they continue to show the path forward for the Democratic Party in 2026. With this November's landsli  more

Rowan Engineering Experts are Developing AI Tools to Improve NJ's Bridge Asset Management Strategies
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Dec. 9 -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * Rowan engineering experts are developing AI tools to improve NJ's bridge asset management strategies Repairing bridges is much like a root canal-painful but sometimes necessary, says Islam Mantawy, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering. Before dentists recommend a root canal, they need data about the extent of the prob  more

Rowan University Partners With Nordic International University, Expanding Opportunities Across Central Asia
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * Rowan University partners with Nordic International University, expanding opportunities across Central Asia Rowan University and Nordic International University have partnered to expand international education opportunities for students across Central Asia. Through joint-campus programs, the partnership will provide access to advanced technologies, information and training in high-demand fields like informatio  more

Rowan University: Smart Drones Could One Day Improve Crop Yields in South Jersey's Cranberry Bogs
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Dec. 10 -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * Smart drones could one day improve crop yields in South Jersey's cranberry bogs The Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey are home to the state's largest producers of cranberries, a native fruit that thrives in the region's sandy, acidic soil. So, too, does a perennial weed called the Carolina redroot, another native plant whose flowering crowns of seedheads can quickly spread through a healthy cranberry bog, de  more

Rowan University: State Grant Helps Rowan Expand Efforts to Fight Student Food Insecurity
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Dec. 10 -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * State grant helps Rowan expand efforts to fight student food insecurity Rowan University has received a $27,500 state grant this semester to strengthen its fight against student food insecurity - a challenge affecting campuses nationwide. The funding is part of a broader $1.2 million initiative supporting college students across New Jersey. "Food insecurity remains a significant issue both at Rowan and across  more

Rowan University: Tracing Earth's Past to Predict Its Future: The Science of Glaciers
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * Tracing Earth's past to predict its future: The science of glaciers Aaron Barth, Ph.D., studies climate across millennia, starting with debris left by glaciers during the last ice age. His goal: to expand a body of knowledge of Earth's ever-evolving climate patterns for current and future generations. "As an undergraduate, I took a geology class on a whim and thought, wow, there's a story here," said Barth,   more

Rutgers Event Explores AI Research and Impact on New Jersey Industry and Education
NEWARK, New Jersey, Dec. 10 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Event Explores AI Research and Impact on New Jersey Industry and Education A Rutgers University event brought together researchers, industry leaders and public officials to explore the potential for AI research collaborations to strengthen the state economy and academic life. The New Horizons AI and Data Science Symposium, held at Rutgers-Newark featured remarks from U.S. Senator Andy Kim, who shared   more

Rutgers Receives $13 Million From the NJEDA to Pilot Hydrogen Trucks
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 10 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Receives $13 Million From the NJEDA to Pilot Hydrogen Trucks Rutgers will deploy six green hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy-duty trucks at Port Newark By Ryan Steisi The Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) has received $13 million to test trucks that use hydrogen fuel cells as part of a state-funded project to develop cleaner technology for New Jersey's critical  more

Rutgers: Astrophysicist Helps Decode One of the Universe's Strangest Explosions
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 9 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Astrophysicist Helps Decode One of the Universe's Strangest Explosions NASA's James Webb Space Telescope uncovers clues about a mysterious cosmic blast that defies expectations By Kitta MacPherson A Rutgers astrophysicist is helping to solve a cosmic puzzle that has astronomers scratching their heads. The mystery centers on a powerful explosion in space that lasted far longer than anything they have see  more

Rutgers: Could Hidden Infections Be Fueling Long COVID?
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 11 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Could Hidden Infections Be Fueling Long COVID? By Andrew Smith For millions suffering from long COVID, their persistent breathlessness, brain fog and fatigue remain a maddening mystery, but a group of leading microbiologists think they may have cracked the case. The culprit for some long COVID cases, they suggest, might be other infections that accompany SARS-CoV-2. A review published in eLi  more

Rutgers: Knowing Your Family's Surgical History Might Be Key to Preventing Emergency Gallbladder Surgery
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 11 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Knowing Your Family's Surgical History Might Be Key to Preventing Emergency Gallbladder Surgery By Patti Zielinski Rutgers Health research shows patients who know their family history of gallstone disease are more attentive to easily misinterpreted symptoms People might attribute midnight bouts of chest pain or waves of nausea to food poisoning, stress or a stubborn case of indigestion, but Ru  more

Rutgers: New Jersey Voters Understand Health Insurance Options But Worry About State Government's Influence on Plans
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * New Jersey Voters Understand Health Insurance Options but Worry About State Government's Influence on Plans A majority consider costs when making healthcare decisions * When it comes to health insurance plans, many of which can be expensive and poised to be more costly in 2026, do New Jerseyans know what they are paying for? The answer appears to be "yes," according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll   more

Rutgers: Report Finds Broad Adoption of AI in New Jersey - and Strong Support for Regulation
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 12 (TNSrpt) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Report Finds Broad Adoption of AI in New Jersey - and Strong Support for Regulation By Carol Peters Rutgers researchers find most state residents have used at least one artificial intelligence tool and see the technology as helpful, but many say it will eliminate more jobs than it creates Most New Jersey residents now use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in school, at work or in daily life,   more

Rutgers: Study Reveals Progress in Hospital Maternity Care Access in New Jersey, With Opportunities for Continued Improvement
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 11 (TNSrpt) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * New Study Reveals Progress in Hospital Maternity Care Access in New Jersey, with Opportunities for Continued Improvement Rutgers Health's evaluation of Nurture NJ examines efforts to expand access to services provided by midwives, doulas and lactation consultants By Nakaysha Gonzalez The availability of maternity care services varies considerably throughout New Jersey hospitals with those hav  more

Rybrevant Plus Lacluze Delivers Statistically Significant and Clinic Ally Meaningful Improvement in Overall Survival Benefit for Asian Patients WithEGFR-Mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in the Phase 3 Mariposa Study
RARITAN, New Jersey, Dec. 9 (TNSjou) -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine issued the following news release: * * * RYBREVANT(R) (amivantamab-vmjw) plus LAZCLUZE(R) (lazertinib) delivers statistically significant and clinic ally meaningful improvement in overall survival benefit for Asian patients withEGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer in the Phase 3 MARIPOSA study First and only chemotherapy-free combination in the first-line setting to demonstrate an overall survival benefit versu  more

Senator Andy Kim's Statement After New Jersey Senate Pulls Contentious Anti-Transparency Bill from Consideration During Lame Duck
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Andy Kim's Statement After New Jersey Senate Pulls Contentious Anti-Transparency Bill from Consideration During Lame Duck * JERSEY CITY, NJ - Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) released the following statement after the New Jersey State Senate announced it was pulling State Senate bill S.4924 from consideration, therefore preventing any potential floor vote from taking place during the Legislature  more

Senator Kim Delivers Maiden Speech Outlining a Future for America Shaped by Care for One Another and Our Nation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Kim Delivers Maiden Speech Outlining a Future for America Shaped by Care for One Another and Our Nation * "This sacred ground that we get the honor to embody, it's not just a place of heated debate and consequential vote. It can and must be a place of care, not just for those of us in this chamber, but for a nation." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today on the one-year anniversary of being sworn in as a  more

Senator Kim Statement Condemning Senate Republicans for Voting to Raise Americans' Healthcare Costs during an Affordability Crisis
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Kim Statement Condemning Senate Republicans for Voting to Raise Americans' Healthcare Costs during an Affordability Crisis * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Andy Kim released the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to kill legislation that would have extended the enhanced ACA premium tax credits and prevented millions of Americans' premiums from rising hundreds of dollars per  more

Seton Hall Showcases Innovation at HACU Denver Conference
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 8 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Showcases Innovation at HACU Denver Conference * Seton Hall University strengthened its national visibility in Hispanic student success this month through its participation in the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Annual Conference in Denver. Associate Provost Mary Kate Naatus co-presented a highly attended workshop titled "Building High-Impact Experiential Learning   more

Seton Hall Students Turn Concepts into Practice
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Students Turn Concepts into Practice * This fall, Seton Hall University's Stillman School of Business demonstrated the power of experiential learning as students transformed classroom knowledge into real-world impact through service, research, innovation and enterprise. The semester culminated in the university's "Concepts into Practice" showcase, a series of presentations highlighting stud  more

Sharp Rounds Out MultiSync Display Series With Two Models
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), Montvale, New Jersey, a division of Sharp Electronics Corp. (SEC), announced the completion of its MultiSync PN-Mxx2 Display Series with the addition of two smaller models: the PN-M432 and the PN-M502. These displays, available in 43-inch and 50-inch Class sizes, expand the series to eight options, ranging from 32" to 98" Class, providing customers in corporate, education, and transportation sectors with more dynami  more

Smith Amendment to Probe Whether the U.S. Military Weaponized Ticks With Lyme Disease Now on Its Way to President Trump's Desk
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Smith amendment to probe whether the U.S. military weaponized ticks with Lyme disease now on its way to President Trump's desk Major 2026 defense bill includes Smith amendment to combat Lyme * A critical amendment authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) to investigate whether the U.S. military weaponized ticks with Lyme disease has been included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Ye  more

Stevens Institute of Technology: Studies Investigate How AI Can Aid Clinicians in Analyzing Medical Images
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Dec. 12 (TNSjou) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Studies Investigate How AI Can Aid Clinicians in Analyzing Medical Images AI can improve clinicians' assessments -- but only when certain conditions are met * In recent years AI has emerged as a powerful tool for analyzing medical images. Thanks to advances in computing and large medical datasets from which AI can learn, it has proven to be a valuable aid in reading and analyzing patter  more

Stockton University: Foundation Publishes E-Book on Former Sen. Gormley
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Dec. 9 -- Stockton University issued the following news: * * * Foundation Publishes E-Book on Former Sen. Gormley The Stockton University Foundation published today a biography of former New Jersey State Sen. William Gormley, whose work had major influence on the Atlantic City region and public policy statewide. The biography, "A Son of the City," has been published online as a free, downloadable e-book available on the Foundation's website. It was written by John Froon  more

Stopping the Bloodshed: U.S. Response to Crimes Against Humanity in Sudan
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Stopping the Bloodshed: U.S. Response to Crimes Against Humanity in Sudan Opening statement of Chairman Smith at hearing on Sudan * The following are excerpts of Chairman Chris Smith's (R-NJ) opening statement at the House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee's December 11th hearing, entitled "Stopping the Bloodshed: U.S. Response to Crimes Against Humanity in Sudan": Last week,   more

This Headline Says It All: "In NJ Midterms, Republicans Have A Recruitment Problem"
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * This Headline Says It All: "In NJ Midterms, Republicans Have A Recruitment Problem" [The Gothamist] * Democrats are on offense in NJ-07 while Republicans struggle to field a viable candidate in NJ-09 Things are not going well for New Jersey Republicans. New reporting today highlights how the GOP is facing recruitment woes in New Jersey's 9th congressional district. Meanwhile i  more

Tom Kean Jr. Backed Trump's Tariffs and Voted to Spike Energy Costs. A New Report Shows NJ Businesses Are Feeling the Pain.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Tom Kean Jr. Backed Trump's Tariffs and Voted to Spike Energy Costs. A New Report Shows NJ Businesses Are Feeling the Pain. * NJ Spotlight : "Energy costs, Trump tariffs rising concerns for NJ businesses" A new survey revealed that small businesses across New Jersey are feeling the impact of Congressman Tom Kean Jr.'s cost-spiking votes in Washington. NJ businesses report that  more

U.S. Authorities Expose Alleged Cargo Fraud Schemes
SURREY, England, Dec. 12 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * US authorities expose alleged cargo fraud schemes Investigation uncovers three separate alleged schemes involving fraudulent invoices and kickbacks to secure cargo contracts By Rebecca Jeffrey Individuals in the US air cargo industry have been charged with alleged bribery and money laundering crimes committed over several years to secure favourable contracts. New York State Attorney General Letitia James said in a   more

U.S. Marshals arrest person of interest in NY Jets shooting
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals arrest person of interest in NY Jets shooting * Washington, D.C. The U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force in New York today arrested a person of interest in the Nov. 16 shooting of New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd. The 20-year-old man, whose name has not been publicly released, was taken into custody in Buffalo and is being transported back   more

University of Dayton Issues UD in the News Wrap Up for Dec. 6-12, 2025
DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 13 -- The University of Dayton issued the following UD in the News wrap up for Dec. 6-12, 2025: * * * UD in the News Dec. 6-12 Faculty contributed expertise to The Academic Minute, The National Desk, Catholic World Report and Democracy Without Borders. Local media highlighted UD's graduation, Nativities exhibit, and initiatives to strengthen student success and well-being. Does sex sell? Not always The Academic Minute Andrew Edelblum, management and marketing * * * Tru  more

Unprecedented Results From the Phase 3 MajesTEC-3 Study Support Tecvayli Plus Darzalex Faspro as a Potential Standard of Care as Early as Second Line for Patients With Relapsed/refractory Multiple Myeloma
RARITAN, New Jersey, Dec. 10 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Unprecedented results from the Phase 3 MajesTEC-3 study support TECVAYLI(R) plus DARZALEX FASPRO(R) as a potential standard of care as early as second line for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma TECVAYLI(R) and DARZALEX FASPRO(R) combination led to a statistically significant progression-free survival and overall survival advantage compared to standard treatment aft  more

WATCH: Senator Kim Begins Documenting Journey of his Dad's Alzheimer's Diagnosis and Becoming a Caregiver
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Senator Kim Begins Documenting Journey of his Dad's Alzheimer's Diagnosis and Becoming a Caregiver * As he navigates caring for his father, Senator Kim commits to answering the question also impacting millions of Americans: "Why is it so hard to get care in this country?" WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a newly released video, Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) opened up about his personal experiences since fir  more

WSOU and SHU TV Students Attend Media Convention
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * WSOU and SHU TV Students Attend Media Convention * Fifteen student leaders from WSOU 89.5 FM and SHU TV attended the National Student Media Convention from College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) in Denver, Colorado, from October 23-25. This conference invited media students in radio and TV broadcasting to participate in breakout sessions, workshops, roundtable discussions and networking events. Ten stud  more

Wyndham Grand Debuts Lavish Lakeside Retreat in Udaipur
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Dec. 8 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Wyndham Grand Debuts Lavish Lakeside Retreat in Udaipur * UDAIPUR, INDIA (December 8, 2025) - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has opened the highly anticipated Wyndham Grand Udaipur Fatehsagar Lake, marking the arrival of a breathtaking new landmark in the heart of Rajasthan. Nestled against the majestic Aravalli mountains and set within a sprawling 26-acre estate just moments  more