SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Feb. 11 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * "Ukraine's People Revealed" Opens at Walsh Gallery * Seton Hall University Libraries will present Ukraine's People Revealed, a new Walsh Gallery exhibit showcasing 26 rare eighteenth-century paintings that offer some of the earliest known visual representations of Ukrainian society. The exhibition opens with a public lecture and reception at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, in the Silent Study Roo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on Feb. 11, 2026, by Executive Director Matthew T. Rooney: * * * New Jersey Empowers Dangerous Criminals with New ICE Ban Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) does the selfless work of arresting and deporting illegal aliens--most of whom are guilty of violent offenses--under the constant threat and obstruction of radical leftists. Meanwhile, Governor Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey is making their job h  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 11 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Congress to Pass Senate's Kids Online Safety Act * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 39 other attorneys general today called on Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748, to protect children and their data. In a letter to congressional leaders, Attorney General James a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL OPPOSING ROLLBACK OF CRUCIAL FAIR HOUSING REGULATIONS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 24 state attorneys general in sending a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing an unlawful attempt to rollback regulations under the Fair Housing Act (FHA).   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today, together with a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter was circulated to House and Senate leadership in advance of potential consideratio  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm by passing the Pa. Senate's Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to House and Senate l  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Attorneys General issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Urges Congress to Advance Senate Kids Online Safety Act * Washington, D.C. - February 10, 2026 -Today the National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 40 state and territorial attorneys general to congressional leadership urging support for the Sena  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Secures Over $100 Million in Funding for Vital New Jersey Projects in FY2026 Government Funding Bills * NEWARK, N.J. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced $123.2 million in federal funding for New Jersey programs he secured in the Fiscal Year 2026 government funding bills. "I wake up every day fighting for the people of New Jersey, and one of the most important parts of my jo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on Recent Israeli Security Cabinet Decision to Expand Control Over the West Bank * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, issued the following statement: "Both those who support and oppose Sunday's decision by the Israeli Security Cabinet recognize it for what it is - a green light for unilateral annexati  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Feb. 12 -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * Brewed in the lab, poured at Bonesaw: Rowan On, Episode 2 with Matthew Farber, Ph.D. In Episode 2 of Rowan University's new podcast, Rowan On, host Karen Holloway steps into South Jersey's craft beer scene with microbiologist turned brewing scientist Matthew Farber, Ph.D.--and the results are equal parts science, story and stout. From hunting for yeast on campus oaks to developing Philly Sour, a novel yeast fi  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Cagan, Jahanian, Pitel Elected to National Academy of Engineering * Carnegie Mellon University's standing as a powerhouse in engineering research is underscored by the election of Jonathan Cagan (opens in new window), CMU President Farnam Jahanian (opens in new window), and alumnus Ira J. Pitel to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering (opens in new window) 's 2026 class. Election to t  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, Feb. 11 -- The Canada Border Services Agency, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release: * * * CBSA intel leads to identity fraud prosecution by Cornwall RCMP * The Cornwall Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), acting on information received from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), launched an identity fraud investigation in 2024 that uncovered a long running scheme involving U.S. citizen Peter Eliot Granovetter, age 70. The investigation d  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Herbert Conaway, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Conaway Secures Over 12 Million For Community Projects * Today Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., MD announced that he secured $12,755,000 in community project funding for New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District. This funding responds directly to some of the most pressing needs across his District. "I am proud to have secured over $12 million in federal funding that I know will help meet long ove  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN RAISES THE ALARM ON REPORTED LEASED OFFICE SPACE IN NEW WINDSOR FOR ICE OPERATIONS, DEMANDS URGENT ANSWERS FROM AGENCY AND DHS SECRETARY NOEM * Congressman Pat Ryan Raises the Alarm on Reported Leased Office Space in New Windsor for ICE Operations, Demands Urgent Answers from Agency and DHS Secretary Noem Today, Congressman Pat Ryan is raising the alarm on a reported leased offic  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * DGA Statement on Republican Members of Congress Voting to Protect Trump's Cost-Hiking Tariffs on Canada In response to House Republicans and current gubernatorial candidates including Andy Biggs (AZ), David Schweikert (AZ), Byron Donalds (FL), Randy Feenstra (IA), John James (MI), and Tom Tiffany (WI), among others, voting to preserve Trump's tariffs on Canada that are jacking up cost  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 11 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: * * * Eight People Plead Guilty in Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Case * (WARREN, Ohio) -Eight people have pleaded guilty in connection with a Mahoning Valley human trafficking sex ring, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene announced today. The group operated a human trafficking ring that forced women into prostitution at two illicit massage parlors in Warren  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Eric W. Moran Appointed to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey Lawyers Advisory Committee * NEW JERSEY - Feb. 10, 2026 - Eric W. Moran, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Litigation Practice in New Jersey, has been appointed to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey Lawyers Advisory Committee ("LAC"). The appoin  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: ISIS Claims Credit for Islamabad, Pakistan Mosque Attack; Pro-ISIS Group Releases Explosives-Related Manual and Calls for Violence * (New York, N.Y.) -The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. Between January 25 and February 7, ISIS claim  more

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 12 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * FirstEnergy Corp. Declares Increased Common Stock Dividend of 46.5 Cents Per Share Represents 2026 annual rate of $1.86 per share, pending continued Board approval. Compares to $1.78 per share in 2025 declared dividends * The Board of Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today declared a quarterly dividend of 46.5 cents per share of outstanding common stock payable June 1, 2026, to shareholder  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * FLAG ON THE PLAY: Tiffany Burress is On the Verge of Losing Her "Ritzy" Home Due to Mounting Legal Trouble * Republican Tiffany Burress's campaign for Congress in New Jersey's 9th District has gotten off to a bit of a false start. Her latest flag: The Jersey Vindicator is reporting that Burress is "on the verge of losing [her] ritzy North Jersey home to foreclosure just as Burres  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Feb. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Founder of Beverage Company Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Defrauding Investors of Millions of Dollars The founder and executive chairman of a now-defunct beverage company was sentenced yesterday for lying to solicit investments, Senior Counsel Philip Lamparello announced. Todd O'Gara, 46, of Austin, Texas and Reno, Nevada previously pl  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Governor Sherrill Takes Action to Protect New Jerseyans' Safety, Defend Constitutional Rights Sherrill Signs Executive Order to Prevent ICE from Staging Operations on State Property Sherrill Administration Launches "Know Your Rights" Website for New Jersey Residents Office of the Attorney General Launches Portal for Residents to Submit Video Footage of ICE Interaction  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Senate Democrats Call On Secretary Noem to Reverse Termination of TPS for Haiti * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Lisa Blunt-Rochester, and the entire Senate Democratic Caucus demanded that Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem reverse her directive to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. The policy was expected to take effect February 3  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 10 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Inclusive Leadership Conference brings together more than 300 students from across the region More than 300 students gathered at Temple's Howard Gittis Student Center for the 17th annual Inclusive Leadership Conference (ILC), We the People, We the Future, on Saturday, Feb. 7. Organized by Temple's Office of Student Leadership and Engagement in partnership with IDEAL, Campus Philly and Drexel University,   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 11 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 10, 2026, by shareholder James B. Thelen, counsel Valerie K. Jackson and associates Jacob Multer and Grecia Veronica Santos: * * * Title IX Preempts Public University Labor Contract Grievance Procedure, According to New Jersey Supreme Court The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled on January 29, 2026, that Title IX--the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in all publicly-funded educational   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Pallone: Job-Killing, American Energy-Destroying Republicans Are Not Serious About Securing Our Supply Chains 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. 3617, which amends the Department of Energy's (DOE) mission  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Pallone: Republicans Prioritizing Pharmaceutical Profits Over Patients Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at a Health Subcommittee hearing on "Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of the Prescription Drug Supply Chain:"  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Norcross Announces 19 Nominees to U.S. Military Academies * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Donald Norcross, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee and father of a veteran, announced and congratulated his 2026 congressional nominees for the United States service academies. "Every year, I'm inspired by the young people in New Jersey who step forward ready to serve ou  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Van Drew, Gillen Introduce Bill to Strengthen Coastal Protection Nationwide * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew, along with Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY), introduced H.R. 7459, the Coastal Trust Fund Act, which would create a reliable, long-term funding source for coastal protection projects nationwide. "My bipartisan Coastal Trust Fund Act sets up a permane  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 12 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Research Sheds Light On Potential Causes of Infertility By Andrew Smith Even in the best-case scenario, when fertility clinics transfer chromosomally normal embryos into a would-be mother's uterus, the procedure only leads to a live birth half of the time. Some embryo transfers result in a pregnancy, and then miscarriage; but in 30 to 35% of cases, the embryo doesn't even implant in the uterus.  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 12 -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on Feb. 11, 2026, with Jennifer Theiss, professor of communication in the Rutgers School of Communication and Information, and Karen Riggs Skean, teaching professor in the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology: * * * Why Valentine's Day Can Bring Up Big Feelings Even When Things Seems Fine Rutgers experts discuss why the holiday can heighten expectations, uncertainty and grief and what real lov  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester, Senate Democrats Call on Secretary Noem to Reverse Termination of TPS for Haiti U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) led all 47 members of the Senate Democratic Caucus in demanding that Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem reverse her directive to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. The policy took effect February 3, 202  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release: * * * States Move to Govern AI Use in Schools * Alexandria, VA -With the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, state leaders have sought to get ahead of its implications, harnessing its potential for teaching and learning while addressing key concerns about cheating, data privacy, misinformation, and inequitable access. In a  more

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Students recognized in Philly design competition * "As a senior graphic design major, it feels very validating to have one of my projects chosen for the AIGA Philly Locally Sourced publication exhibit," Piecyk said. "Over the past few years, I have submitted projects to 10 competitions, and I have finally had success this year." Piecyk, of Armonk, New York, submitted a project titled Wild Rabbit P  more

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 11 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Law Students Celebrated at Student Scholarship Showcase * UConn School of Law celebrated outstanding student research at its inaugural Student Scholarship Showcase on February 4. Six students delivered ten-minute presentations based on papers they have completed or are nearing completion, offering insights into timely legal and policy issues. The event highlighted the depth of student scholar  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework to End Agricultural Lawfare * (Washington, D.C., February 11, 2026) - Today, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of the Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework (PDF, 11.4 MB), a bold initiative to protect America's agricultural heritage and defend farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers from politically motivated  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Feb. 12 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release: * * * Wealth Of Hong Kong's 50 Richest On Forbes List Jumps 22% To Reach All-Time High Of US$366 Billion Li Ka-shing retains the No. 1 spot * SINGAPORE - A raft of IPOs and a slowly recovering property sector made Hong Kong one of Asia's best-performing stock markets last year, with the benchmark Hang Seng index rallying nearly 30% since fortunes were last measured. As a result, the collective net worth of t  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Feb. 11 -- Stockton University issued the following news: * * * WeCare4(R), Stockton Create Partnership to Support Caregivers Stockton University and WeCare4(R), a national leader in caregiver education and support, have announced a new partnership designed to develop, promote and deliver innovative education, professional development and certification programs for family and professional caregivers. "The opportunity to work with Stockton University to develop and deliv  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Governor Sherrill Takes Action to Protect New Jersey Residents from ICE Overreach Today, Governor Mikie Sherrill took action to protect New Jerseyans from federal overreach by Trump administration ICE agents. She signed Executive Order No. 12 which protects New Jerseyans from ICE raids on state property. Governor Sherrill also launched a website to  more