NEW YORK, Jan. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * "Song Sung Blue" Hits the Right Note for New Jersey's Economy Focus Features' recent film Song Sung Blue brought more than star power to New Jersey - it delivered meaningful economic benefits to communities across the state, fostering job creation, workforce development opportunities, and supporting small businesses, showcasing the powerful role that film production has in driving  more

WHIPPANY, New Jersey, Jan. 15 -- Bayer USA, an enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition, issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Actress and Menopause Advocate Gabrielle Union-Wade Partners with Bayer in the Lynkuet(R) (elinzanetant) 'Life Doesn't Stop for a Hot Flash' Campaign for Moderate to Severe Hot Flashes Due to Menopause * In the 'Life Doesn't Stop for a Hot Flash' campaign, Gabrielle Union-Wade and Bayer partner together to h  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Celebrates Trump Administration's Decision to Drop Appeal of Court Order Blocking Illegal Conditions on Transportation Grant Funding * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss its appeal of the final judgment permanently blocking the Trump Admini  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * AP: DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Says "Focusing on Everyday Concerns is Key for Democrats Vying for Governorships" * New reporting from the AP highlights how DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear sees Democratic gubernatorial candidates building on their historic success in 2025 by focusing on "offering solutions for Americans feeling stressed by high costs for housing, health care and other essent  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Biostatistician Charged with Insider Trading * BOSTON - A New Jersey biostatistician was charged today in federal court in Boston with allegedly earning more than $450,000 by trading on the material non-public information of a Massachusetts company. Hong Wang, 59, of East Brunswick, N.J., was charged in an indictment with three counts of securities fr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Constitutional Accountability Center issued the following news release: * * * CAC Release: Supreme Court Justices Pose Difficult Questions to State-Affiliated Corporation that Claims Immunity from Suit Following oral argument at the Supreme Court this morning in Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corp. and New Jersey Transit Corp. v. Colt, cases in which the Court is considering whether state-affiliated corporations have sovereign immunity, Constitutional Accountability   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * DelBene, Frankel Lead Push to Remove Medicare Red Tape in FY26 Funding Package * Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Kim Schrier, MD (WA-08), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Greg Landsman (OH-01), Ami Bera, MD (CA-06), Rick Larsen (WA-02), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), along with 62 colleagues, urged House and Senate lead  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Murphy Call On Appropriations Leadership To Protect Funding For Amtrak & Rail Projects In Illinois * January 14, 2026 In their letter, the Senators made clear that federal investment is critical in improving and expanding passenger rail services in Illinois WASHINGTON-U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined U.S. Senato  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * E&C Democrats Probe CDC's Drastic Changes to Childhood Vaccination Schedule "We believe your decision is a deadly step backwards that threatens the health and safety of American children and families." * Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Diana   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Annandale Millwork and Allied Systems Corporation's Expansion in Newport News * $11.5 million capital investment will create 154 new jobs and support Virginia's forestry industry RICHMOND, VA -Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Annandale Millwork and Allied Systems Corporation and Frogale Lumber Supply, a family-owned manufacturer of structur  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Announces Annual 'Valentines for First Responders' Program * (January 14, 2026) LEBANON BOROUGH, NJ - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced the launch of his annual " Valentines for First Responders " program. Residents, schools, and local youth organizations are invited to create handmade Valentine's Day cards to express gratitude to first responders in New Jersey's 7th Cong  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, Jan. 14 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Location shapes affordable housing focus in 2026, Yardi Matrix reports * Expanded tax incentives aim to spur investment in areas of scarce development SANTA BARBARA, CALIF., Jan. 14, 2026 - Tax incentives targeted at underserved and high-cost environments comprise the centerpiece of t  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- New Jersey City University issued the following statement on Jan. 13, 2026, by President Andres Acebo: * * * An Important Merger Update for Our Campus Community Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students, I am writing to share a historic and hopeful milestone in our university's journey toward long-term sustainability and growth. Yesterday, Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation advancing the merger between New Jersey City University and Kean University, whic  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Introduces Legislation to Expand Plant-Based Meal Options for Students * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, introduced the Plant Powered School Meals Pilot Act, legislation that would create a new grant program for school districts to increase plant-based meal offerings to students  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a final rule amending federal safety standards to improve occupant retention in large buses and motorcoaches. This action partially grants a petition for reconsideration regarding safety regulations established on October 30, 2024. The updated standard, known as Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217a, requires advanced glazing in bus portals to reduce the risk of pa  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Researchers Discover Long-Hidden Source of Gamma Rays Unleashed by Solar Flares By Jesse Jenkins Solar physicists say they have found a key source of intense gamma rays unleashed when Earth's nearest star produces its most violent eruptions. In findings published in Nature Astronomy, scientists at NJIT's Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (NJIT-CSTR) have pinpointed a prev  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * One Year After Her Confirmation, Reps. Pallone, Stanton, Wasserman Schultz, Carter Lead Democrats Calling for DHS Secretary Noem's Removal Over FEMA Mismanagement * Washington, DC -One year after Kristi Noem was confirmed as Donald Trump's Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Representatives Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * One Year After Her Confirmation, Reps. Stanton, Pallone, Wasserman Schultz, Carter Lead Democrats Calling for DHS Secretary Noem's Removal Over FEMA Mismanagement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - One year after Kristi Noem was confirmed as Donald Trump's Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), and Troy   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Pallone at FCC Oversight Hearing: Carr is Abusing Power to Violate Americans' Rights and Serve Trump At All Costs Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing on oversight of the Federal Comm  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Norcross Introduces Bill Requiring ICE Agents to Wear Body Cameras * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced the introduction of the Trust Through Transparency Act to require all immigration enforcement officials to wear and operate body cameras during public-facing immigration enforcement actions. "Last week, a US citizen was shot and killed in Minnesota  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 15 (TNSrpt) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * 'Why Is The Rent So Damned High?' Researchers Find Answers in New Report By Carrie Stetler Researchers at Rutgers University-Newark have answered a question asked by many in New Jersey and nationwide: Why is the rent so damned high? That's the title of a report that explores the sharp rise of housing costs in recent years, increasing 30 percent between 2021 and 2023, according to Katharine Nelson, as  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 15 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Research Highlights Reach and Impact of New Jersey's Universal Post-Partum Home Visiting Program Rutgers Health researchers evaluate the early-stage implementation of Family Connects NJ and its role in advancing maternal and child health throughout the state By Nakaysha Gonzalez Family Connects NJ, the state's universal nurse home visitation program, has reached a diverse population of more than 3,600   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 15 -- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey issued the following news: * * * RWJBH Expert on Preventing Cervical Cancer: Why Early Detection and Vaccination Matter in 2026 Each year in the United States, an estimated 13,360 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and about 4,320 women die from the disease. Although cervical cancer rates have steadily declined thanks to screening and vaccination, January's Cervical Health Awareness Month underscores the conti  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Simulation Center Upgrade Strengthens Clinical Education * Seton Hall University, in collaboration with Hackensack Meridian Health, has completed a major technology upgrade at the Simulation Center on its Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) Campus, moving all recording and review systems to a secure cloud-based platform. The transition, finalized on December 17, 2025, improves reliability, securit  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Smith, Salazar introduce the Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2026 Imposing sanctions and protecting human rights * Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee, and Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, today introduced legislation to impose targeted sanctions ag  more

RARITAN, New Jersey, Jan. 15 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * TECVAYLI(R) monotherapy demonstrates superior progression-free and overall survival versus standard of care as early as first relapse in patients with multiple myeloma predominantly refractory to anti-CD38 therapy and lenalidomide TECVAYLI(R) alone reduced risk of disease progression or death by 71% in a high unmet need population MajesTEC-9 is the second positive  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Wearable Devices * News Release 26-007 Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1478 Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819 The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain wearable devices. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation. T  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Why Has Tom Kean Jr. Gone Silent on His Campaign Promise to Put His Assets Into a Blind Trust? * Kean Jr. campaigned on a pledge that he would place his assets into a blind trust, but is facing scrutiny for breaking his promise Lawmakers are weighing legislative options to ban members of Congress from trading stocks while in office. But there's one member who has been noticeably  more