| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Friday February 27, 2026 ( 53 items ) |
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"A REPUBLICAN IN A SQUEEZE" - New York Times Declares Tom Kean Jr.'s Re-Election Just Got Tougher
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"A REPUBLICAN IN A SQUEEZE" - New York Times Declares Tom Kean Jr.'s Re-Election Just Got Tougher
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"The Trump administration has made Kean's re-election effort in the Seventh Congressional District significantly more complicated "
Vulnerable Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. is in a squeeze.
The New York Times reports that Kean Jr. - whose " re-election fight was never expe
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2026 First Amendment Press Freedom Award schools recognized
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Feb. 26 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news:
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2026 First Amendment Press Freedom Award schools recognized
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In the 26th year of the First Amendment Press Freedom Award, 26 schools from 12 U.S. states and the United Kingdom have been named 2026 award recipients. Three additional schools received Press Freedom Commendations.
The First Amendment Press Freedom Award is co-adjudicated by the Journalism Education Association
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AG Brown co-leads amicus brief defending birthright citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court
OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown co-leads amicus brief defending birthright citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court
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Attorney General Nick Brown is co-leading a multistate amicus brief filed today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law.
On his first day in office in 2025, President
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AG Campbell Defends Birthright Citizenship At U.S. Supreme Court
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 26 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Defends Birthright Citizenship At U.S. Supreme Court
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the city of San Francisco in filing an amicus brief defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Defends Birthright Citizenship
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Defends Birthright Citizenship
Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide
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Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law.
"The Fourteenth
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Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Defend Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Defend Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court
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Alongside multistate coalition, warns of devastating impacts to children nationwide
OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today continued his defense of birthright citizenship by co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Trump v. Barbara at
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Attorney General James Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reject Unprecedented Attack on Birthright Citizenship
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reject Unprecedented Attack on Birthright Citizenship
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and the City and County of San Francisco in urging the United States Supreme Court to reaffirm that birthright citizenship is a constitutional guarantee that a president can
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES TO DEFEND BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP AT U.S. SUPREME COURT
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES TO DEFEND BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP AT U.S. SUPREME COURT
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of birthright citizenship. Raoul and a multistate coalition filed the brief in support of a legal challenge to President Trump's unlawful effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal
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Attorney General Tong Files Brief Defending Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Files Brief Defending Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court
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Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constit
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BASF launches biomass balance Autofroth foam systems for North American low pressure polyurethane foam market
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Feb. 26 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release:
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BASF launches biomass balance Autofroth foam systems for North American low pressure polyurethane foam market
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* BASF aims to integrate a range of biomass balance products to meet the sustainability needs of the North American low pressure polyurethane foam market
* Potential for reduced product carbon footprint emissions of 18-20% compared to BASF conventional polyu
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Bayer's Xofigo Plus Enzalutamide Demonstrates Significant Overall Survival Benefit in PEACE-3 Trial in Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer With Bone Metastases
WHIPPANY, New Jersey, Feb. 27 -- Bayer USA, an enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition, issued the following news:
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Bayer's XOFIGO(R) (radium-223 dichloride) plus enzalutamide demonstrates significant overall survival benefit in PEACE-3 trial in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer with bone metastases
* Final results for the key secondary endpoint of overall survival (OS) from the PEACE-3 trial will be presented
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BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on New Jersey Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- New Jersey Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 26, 2026
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New Jersey had 167,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 205,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that the job openings rate in New Jersey was 3.7 percent in December a
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BLS: 0.5 Unemployed Persons Per Job Opening in the Dakotas, 1.9 in California, in December 2025
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on Feb. 26, 2026, from Economics Daily:
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0.5 unemployed persons per job opening in the Dakotas, 1.9 in California, in December 2025
There were 6.5 million job openings in the United States in December 2025, a number about 1.0 million lower than the number of unemployed people, resulting in a ratio of 1.1 unemployed persons per job opening. Both North Dakota and South Dak
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Booker, Kim Introduce Legislation to End Trump's Warehouse Detention in New Jersey and Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker, Kim Introduce Legislation to End Trump's Warehouse Detention in New Jersey and Nationwide
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced the End Warehouse Detention Act to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using taxpayer dollars, taken through Trump's "Big Disastrous Reconciliation Bill," to purchase warehouses or to use wa
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Booker, Scott Reintroduce Resolution Celebrating Black History Month
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker, Scott Reintroduce Resolution Celebrating Black History Month
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Tim Scott (R-SC) celebrated the Senate passage of a bipartisan resolution commemorating Black History Month and the important contributions made by Black Americans throughout United States history.
The resolution recognizes that all Americans benefit from the rich histor
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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: Sound State Revenue Choices Essential to Counteract Harmful Policies and Build Forward
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by Wesley Tharpe, senior advisor for state tax policy, policy analysts Clara Wilson and Joanna LeFebvre, all of the State Fiscal Policy team:
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Sound State Revenue Choices Essential to Counteract Harmful Policies and Build Forward
State and local policymakers nationwide are facing a one-two punch entering 2026. For one, last summer's harmful Republican megabill paired enormous tax breaks for we
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Dean Jamal Represents Princeton SPIA at Europe Forums
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Feb. 26 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs posted the following news:
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Dean Jamal Represents Princeton SPIA at Europe Forums
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Dean Amaney Jamal represented the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs on the global stage earlier this month, participating in public policy conversations at the Munich Security Conference in Germany and at a gathering of higher education leaders in Spain.
The trip served as an opportunity
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Department of Justice: Telemedicine Company Owner Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for $56M Medicare Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Telemedicine Company Owner Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for $56M Medicare Fraud Scheme
The owner of two telemedicine companies was sentenced today to 7 years in prison and ordered to pay $27.9 million in restitution for his role in a scheme to fraudulently bill Medicare for unnecessary durable medical equipment.
"Instead of connecting patients with legitimate care, Reinaldo Wilson used his teleme
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DOT Issues Information Collection Notice on Aircraft Accident Liability Insurance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following information collection:
Title: Aircraft Accident Liability Insurance, 14 CFR part 205.
OMB Control Number: 2106-0030.
Type of Request: Renewal of a previously approved collection.
Abstract:14 CFR part 205 contains the minimum requirements for air carrier accident liability insurance to protect the public from losses and directs that certificates evidencing appropriate coverage must be filed with the D
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DOT Issues Information Collection Notice on Aircraft Accident Liability Insurance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (TNSinfo) -- The u.S. Department of Transportation issued the following information collection:
Title: Aircraft Accident Liability Insurance, 14 CFR part 205.
OMB Control Number: 2106-0030.
Type of Request: Renewal of a previously approved collection.
Abstract:14 CFR part 205 contains the minimum requirements for air carrier accident liability insurance to protect the public from losses and directs that certificates evidencing appropriate coverage must be filed with the D
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DURBIN MARKS 36TH ANNIVERSARY OF BANNING SMOKING ON AIRPLANES WITH SPEECH ON SENATE FLOOR
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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DURBIN MARKS 36TH ANNIVERSARY OF BANNING SMOKING ON AIRPLANES WITH SPEECH ON SENATE FLOOR
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February 26, 2026
Durbin's legislation to ban smoking on two hour domestic flights was a tipping point for changing public opinion on smoking in American society
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday delivered a speech on the Senate floor to mark the 36 th anniversary
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During Rare Disease Week, Bacon & Gottheimer Announce Bipartisan Endorsement from Problem Solvers Caucus for Cameron's Law
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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During Rare Disease Week, Bacon & Gottheimer Announce Bipartisan Endorsement from Problem Solvers Caucus for Cameron's Law
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Boosts Rare Disease Research
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced that the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed Cameron's Law, his legislation to fully restore the Orphan Drug Tax Credit and strengthen investmen
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During Rare Disease Week, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Endorsement from Problem Solvers Caucus for Cameron's Law
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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During Rare Disease Week, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Endorsement from Problem Solvers Caucus for Cameron's Law
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced that the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed Cameron's Law, his legislation to fully restore the Orphan Drug Tax Credit and strengthen investment in research and development for treatments target
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Early Study Results From Johnson & Johnson Show Promising Antitumor Activity With Combination of Pasritamig and Docetaxel in Advanced Prostate Cancer
RARITAN, New Jersey, Feb. 27 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026:
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Early study results from Johnson & Johnson show promising antitumor activity with combination of pasritamig and docetaxel in advanced prostate cancer
Combination demonstrates deep PSA responses and favorable safety profile with plans to advance into Phase 3
Data highlight the potential of this first-in-class next-generation T-cell engager to expand the role of imm
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Getty Acquires Irving Penn's Cuzco Work
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust issued the following news release:
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Getty Acquires Irving Penn's Cuzco Work
Landmark donation includes 189 photographs from the artist's 1948 project
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The J. Paul Getty Museum has acquired a major group of photographs by the celebrated twentieth-century American photographer Irving Penn. The donation, from The Irving Penn Foundation, comprises a primary set of photographs from the Cuzco series: 189 prints, including 178 gelat
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HealthCare Institute of New Jersey Opposes Proposed GLOBE Model Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The HealthCare Institute of New Jersey submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing the proposed Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing Model, arguing that the rule would undermine medical innovation, restrict patient access and fail to lower out-of-pocket costs.
HINJ contends that the proposed GLOBE Model could introduce pricing constraints that alter the market's risk-reward balance for bringing innovative therapies to
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Jefferson Health Plans Urges CMS for Clarity on Medicare Advantage Changes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Jefferson Health Plans (JHP) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed changes to the Medicare Advantage Plan Benefit Package and Formulary for calendar year 2027. In the letter, JHP emphasized the necessity for clear guidance on several aspects of the proposed changes to facilitate effective implementation for healthcare providers and members alike.
JHP, a subsidia
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Johnson & Johnson Urges CMS To Withdraw GLOBE Drug Pricing Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Johnson and Johnson Services Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing the proposed Global Benchmarking for Efficient Drug Pricing rule, arguing that the model exceeds the agency's legal authority and threatens the U.S. biopharmaceutical sector.
In its submission, Johnson & Johnson articulates a dedication to advancing health solutions across a spectrum of pharmaceuticals and medical technologies. The organization beli
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Justice Department Sues Five Additional States for Failure to Produce Voter Rolls
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026:
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Justice Department Sues Five Additional States for Failure to Produce Voter Rolls
Today, the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division announced it has filed federal lawsuits against five states -- Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky, West Virginia, and New Jersey -- for failure to produce their full voter registration lists upon request. This brings the Justice Department's nationwide total
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Lifelong Impact of Scholarships Emphasized at Foundation Dinner
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Feb. 26 -- Stockton University posted the following news:
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Lifelong Impact of Scholarships Emphasized at Foundation Dinner
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Galloway, N.J. -Megan Dumas, a senior Education and Human Development major, recently received the Previti Family Scholarship, which will allow her to continue advancing in her studies and her professional career without financial burden.
But earning a bachelor's degree almost didn't happen for the 33-year-old.
During the Stockton Univers
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Md. A.G. Brown Defends Birthright Citizenship at Supreme Court of the United States
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Defends Birthright Citizenship at Supreme Court of the United States
Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court of the United States, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort t
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NJIT Faculty Named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors
NEWARK, New Jersey, Feb. 27 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Faculty Named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has named two NJIT faculty members -- Cesar Bandera, master teacher and Leir Endowed Chair for Entrepreneurship, and Sara Zapico, assistant professor of forensic science -- to the 2026 class of Senior Members. They are among 230 emerging academic inventors from 82 member institution
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Orange & Rockland Expands Energy Affordability Program, Bringing Financial Relief to More Customers
PEARL RIVER, New York, Feb. 27 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release:
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Orange & Rockland Expands Energy Affordability Program, Bringing Financial Relief to More Customers
Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) has expanded income-eligibility discounts on gas and electric bills to more customers throughout its service territory through the company's Energy Affordability Program (EAP).
The expansion of the program increases eligibility beyond the pre-existi
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Penn State Lehigh Valley Announces Spring 2026 Commencement Speaker
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news:
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Penn State Lehigh Valley announces spring 2026 commencement speaker
By Sara Karnish
Penn State Lehigh Valley's spring 2026 commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 9, at 10:30 a.m. with Penn State alumna Marline Francois as the featured speaker. The event will be held outdoors, rain or shine, on the Lehigh Valley campus.
Francois' background is rich with div
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Pennsylvania Patients, Advocates, Health Care Providers: "It's Time to Make All Copays Count!"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release:
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Pennsylvania Patients, Advocates, Health Care Providers: "It's Time to Make All Copays Count!"
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A coalition of patients, patient advocacy organizations and health care providers today urge Pennsylvania lawmakers to support House Bill 2226 / SB268, legislation that when passed into law will ensure that patients are getting the full benefit of third party co-pa
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: 50-state Report Reveals Gaps in Identification and Reentry Document Assistance for People Leaving Prison
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 (TNSrpt) -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by Director of Criminal Justice Policy Vittorio Nastasi and criminal justice policy intern Maegan Smarkusky:
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New 50-state report reveals gaps in identification and reentry document assistance for people leaving prison
A new Reason Foundation report finds only 28 states mandate ID provision despite strong evidence linking employment access to reduced recidivism.
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Among
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Rowan University: Research Team Wins Top Prize for Paper on Virus Evolution
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Feb. 27 (TNSjou) -- Rowan University issued the following news:
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Research team wins top prize for paper on virus evolution
A Rowan University research team led by Chun Wu, Ph.D., has received the 2025 Zuckerkandl Prize for the year's best paper published in the Journal of Molecular Evolution, a leading journal in the field. The award recognizes exceptional scholarship in understanding how DNA, RNA and proteins change over time.
Wu, an associate professor in the De
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Rutgers: Researchers Develop Cognitive Tool Kit Enabling Early Alzheimer's Detection in Mandarin Chinese
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 27 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Researchers Develop Cognitive Tool Kit Enabling Early Alzheimer's Detection in Mandarin Chinese
By Nicole Swenarton
Asian Americans are the fastest-growing group of older adults in the U.S., but they often face language and cultural barriers when seeking care for dementia-related symptoms.
As part of a broader mission to tackle these challenges, a Rutgers Health-led study involving internatio
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Rutgers: Scientists Develop Gut Health Measure That Tracks Disease
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 27 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Scientists Develop New Gut Health Measure That Tracks Disease
Rutgers scientists create index that tracks microbial behavior and signals conditions such as colorectal cancer
By Kitta MacPherson
Scientists have identified a new way to distinguish healthy guts from diseased ones and track how some illnesses progress by measuring how gut bacteria interact with one another.
According to a study p
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Rutgers: Will Melting Glaciers Slow Climate Change - Prevailing Theory Is on Shaky Ground
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 27 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Will Melting Glaciers Slow Climate Change? A Prevailing Theory Is on Shaky Ground
In Antarctica, Rutgers marine scientists find evidence to challenge a key assumption about iron availability, an essential micronutrient in the process of carbon dioxide removal
By Greg Bruno
For scientists who study the Southern Ocean, a long-standing silver lining in the gloomy forecast of climate change has be
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Samsung TV Plus Becomes Exclusive FAST Home For Live MotoAmerica Races For The Entire 2026-2027 Seasons In Partnership With V10 Entertainment
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 27 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news:
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Samsung TV Plus Becomes Exclusive FAST Home For Live MotoAmerica Races For The Entire 2026-2027 Seasons In Partnership With V10 Entertainment
The DAYTONA 200 Kicks Off March 6th On Samsung TV Network (STN), The Service's Flagship Channel, Accelerating Access To Premium Motorsports
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Samsung TV Plus, which recently surpassed 100 million m
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Seton Hall Students to Compete in 2026 Cyber 9/12 Strategy
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Feb. 25 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Seton Hall Students to Compete in 2026 Cyber 9/12 Strategy
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Seton Hall University's Cybersecurity Club will once again represent the University in the prestigious Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge, taking place March 7-8, 2026, in Washington, DC. The team will compete virtually in the flagship competition, joining students from around the world in tackling a simulated international cyber crisis.
Hosted
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Seton Hall to Host Adjunct Faculty Information Fair on April
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Feb. 25 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Seton Hall to Host Adjunct Faculty Information Fair on April
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Seton Hall University will host its next Adjunct Faculty Information Fair at 5 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2026, in Bethany Hall on its South Orange campus. All community members and working professionals curious about turning their expertise into meaningful teaching are encouraged to attend.
At the fair, attendees will have the chance to le
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Sherman, Sen. Elizabeth Warren & 160 Lawmakers Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sherman, Sen. Elizabeth Warren & 160 Lawmakers Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with Reps. Beyer (D-VA), Hoyer (D-MD), Chu (D-CA), Pocan (D-WI) and Senators Wyden (D-OR) and Coons (D-DE) led 160 lawmakers in both the House and Senate in introducing the D
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Tucson nurses to hold rally for safe staffing and patient advocacy
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 26 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Tucson nurses to hold rally for safe staffing and patient advocacy
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Registered nurses at Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, Ariz., will gather for a rally on Friday, Feb. 27, to demand that management prioritize safe patient care standards in all hospital units. The nurses, who are represented by National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU),
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U.S. Coast Guard accepts delivery of 62nd Fast Response Cutter named for 9/11 hero
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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U.S. Coast Guard accepts delivery of 62nd Fast Response Cutter named for 9/11 hero
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KEY WEST -The U.S. Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 62nd Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), on Thursday in Key West.
The Vincent Danz is the fourth FRC to be homeported to Guam.
"Accepting delivery of the Vincent Danz, Guam's newest Fast Response Cutter, demonstrates
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USCIS Helps in Immigration Fraud Investigation Resulting in Indictments and Arrests in New York City
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following news release:
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USCIS Helps in Immigration Fraud Investigation Resulting in Indictments and Arrests in New York City
Charges include impersonating U.S. immigration officials
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided vital assistance during the investigation that led to a five-count indictment and arrests of four individuals. The four were arrested for
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Va. A.G. Jones Defends Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Defends Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court
Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children and Families Nationwide
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Delivering on another day one priority, Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a multistate coalition defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illega
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Van Hollen Joins Warren, Sherman, Over 150 Lawmakers in Introducing Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen Joins Warren, Sherman, Over 150 Lawmakers in Introducing Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans
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U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-De.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Representatives Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Don Beyer (D-Va.), Judy Chu (D-Calif.), St
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Violence Policy Center: States With Weaker Gun Laws and Higher Gun Ownership Have Highest Gun Death Rates, New 2024 Data Confirm
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (TNSrep) -- The Violence Policy Center issued the following news release:
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States with Weaker Gun Laws and Higher Gun Ownership Have Highest Gun Death Rates, New 2024 Data Confirm
Mississippi, New Mexico, Alaska, Alabama, and Wyoming Have Highest Gun Death Rates in the Nation
Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island Have Lowest Gun Death Rates in the Nation
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Just-released data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) s
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Warren, Sherman, 160 Lawmakers Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Sherman, 160 Lawmakers Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans
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The Direct File Act would reverse Trump administration decision to cancel Direct File, building on widely successful pilot
If fully implemented, Direct File is projected to save families up to $23 billion annually in fees, time, and tax credits
Bill One-Pager (PDF) | Bill Text (P
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Weiser defends birthright citizenship in Supreme Court brief
DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Weiser defends birthright citizenship in Supreme Court brief
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Feb. 26, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a multistate coalition today on a brief defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law.
On his first day in office in 2025, President Trump issued a
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Wyndham Levels Up Group Travel with New End-to-End Booking and Management Tools
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Feb. 26 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release:
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Wyndham Levels Up Group Travel with New End-to-End Booking and Management Tools
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PARSIPPANY, N.J. (February 26, 2026) - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is elevating the group travel experience with new enhancements to its direct booking platform ( groups.wyndhamhotels.com ), introducing real-time visibility, customizable booking tools and centralized management designed to s
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