PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 20 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * 'Match Madness' ensues as Brown medical school students receive their residency matches * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Medical students from Brown University's Class of 2026 who will earn their M.D.s in May gathered with their families and friends at the annual Match Day celebration on Friday, March 20, to discover where they will complete the next stage of their careers. With about 800 people s  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 10 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in New Jersey Super Lawyers 2026 Edition * NEW JERSEY - March 20, 2026 - The New Jersey Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2026 editions recognized 10 attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's New Jersey office. Of these, six are recognized on the "Super Lawyers" list and four are on the Super Lawyers "  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 114 civil right organization has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Census Bureau expressing concerns regarding the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. The coalition, which includes diverse civil rights organizations, has articulated fears that the proposed testing methodology will undermine the accuracy and reliability of the census, primarily affecting underreported communities. The letter underscores the importance of conducting  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 16 state attorneys general have issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services demanding the immediate withdrawal of a recent proposed rule that modifies the definition of "disability" under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Proposed Rule, which aims to exclude "gender dysphoria not resulting from physical impairments" from disability protections, has drawn intense scrutiny from legal officials across the nation.  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 20 state attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Census Bureau expressing their opposition to proposed changes for the 2026 Operational Test, which is intended to support plans for the 2030 Census. The group argues that the adjustments threaten to undermine the accuracy and integrity of future census counts, particularly among historically undercounted populations. The comment letter addresses multiple issues raised by the Census Bu  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The American Network of Oral Health Coalitions (ANOHC) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing opposition to a proposed exclusion of adult dental services from the Essential Health Benefit (EHB) framework under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This proposal has raised alarms among health advocates and organizations which argue that excluding adult dental services undermines the integration of oral a  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 20 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Challenges EPA Rollback That Will Raise Gas Prices for North Carolina Families * EPA's own data shows the rollback will raise fuel prices and cost consumers $1.5 trillion RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in challenging an EPA rollback that the agency's own analysis shows will raise fuel cost  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 20 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Secures Federal Court Order Protecting Gender Affirming Care * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 21 states and The District of Columbia yesterday secured a federal court order blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump Administration to pressure healthcare providers into ending care for youth with gender dysphoria. The Cour  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - March 20, 2026 * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.21 per hour in the South to $53.99 in the Northeast in December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 20 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Center for Vein Restoration to Pay $4 Million to Resolve False Claim Allegations Arising from Billing Government Health Programs for Unnecessary Medical Procedures * (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today announced Connecticut has joined with other states and the federal government to reach a $4 million settlement with CVR Management, LLC, resolving allegations t  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has proposed one addition and 13 deletions to the federal procurement list. The following service is proposed for addition to the procurement list for production by the nonprofit agencies listed: * Service Type: Custodial * Mandatory for: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Guam National Wildlife Refuge, Administrative Offices, Maintenance Building and Nature Center, Dededo, Guam, Spur Road,   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 13 national and 37 state of local organizations has issued a public comment letter opposing a published system of records notice (SORN) from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The groups contend that the SORN is overly broad and poses a significant threat to individual privacy. In their letter, the organizations argue that the SORN covers at least eight distinct Treasury programs and an unspecified number of additional programs, creating a blanket approa  more

NEW YORK, March 21 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Governor Hochul seeks to weaken New York's leading climate law By following through with this proposal, New York would abandon its climate leadership as other states are moving forward with actions to cut pollution and costs * ALBANY, N.Y. -- Today, Governor Hochul announced proposed changes to the Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act, New York's landmark climate law. Amo  more

RARITAN, New Jersey, March 19 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * FDA approval of ICOTYDE(TM) (icotrokinra) ushers in new era for first-line systemic treatment of plaque psoriasis with a targeted oral peptide Johnson & Johnson introduces the first and only IL-23R targeted oral peptide that delivers complete skin clearance and favorable safety profile in a once-daily pill ICOTYDE offers an innovative new option for patients wit  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Website Initiatives The Commission recently launched a new rulemaking search system on the FEC's website. The new system provides fast, comprehensive access to FEC rulemaking documents and is easily accessible via mobile devices. Users can search rulemaking documents by regulation number, do  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is reviewing an application from Columbia Financial Inc., Fair Lawn, New Jersey, to acquire Northfield Bancorp Inc., Woodbridge, New Jersey, and thereby indirectly acquire Northfield Bank, Staten Island, New York. Through this acquisition, the company intends to engage in the operation of a savings association. These activities are generally conducted throughout the United States as permitted by the Board under specific regulatory stand  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Reauthorize And Expand The Delaware River Basin Restoration Program * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with eight Senate Democratic colleagues, introduced the Delaware River Basin Restoration Reauthorization Act, legislation to reauthorize the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program (DRBRP), which provides key funding to improve w  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA), representing more than 200 hospitals and health systems across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns regarding the proposed rules under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for 2027. Their comments revolve around changes that could jeopardize enrollment processes and access to care for millions of Americans  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Insmed Inc., Bridgewater, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's Draft Guidance on the Use of Bayesian Methodology in Clinical Trials of Drug and Biological Products. Insmed expressed support for the draft guidance and provided nine specific suggestions aimed at enhancing the guidance's consistency and clarity. The company conveyed appreciation for the FDA's efforts to develop the draft guidance,   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Joint Aviation Community submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration supporting a proposed rule on interference-tolerant radio altimeter systems while urging coordination with the Federal Communications Commission and adjustments to implementation timelines. The letter emphasizes the importance of maintaining the full functionality of radio altimeter systems, especially as they contend with emerging wireless technologies. The Joint Aviati  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean, Gottheimer Introduce Resolution Raising Awareness for Rare Genetic Disorder, Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome * (March 20, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating November 7 of each year as National Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Awareness Day. Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS) is a rar  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 33 Latino advocacy organizations, 2 community groups and 16 civic leaders submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce opposing key elements of the proposed 2026 Operational Test for the 2030 Census, arguing that the plan would undermine efforts to accurately count Latino communities. The letter emphasizes that the Bureau's proposed operational changes for the census test fail to account for the diverse and significant Latino popula  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 19 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by Director Maureen H. Lavery and research attorneys Hannah T. Stilley and Joe St. James: * * * Ones To Watch: Legislation Landscape for 2026 At a Glance This article provides an overview of the thousands of labor and employment-related bills introduced in the United States in the first quarter of the year and looks at trends that appear to be emerging. * Ones To Watch is back wi  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 19 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary n March 18, 2026, by shareholder Keith J. Rosenblatt and partners Rachel Simone Frey and Bianca Devaney: * * * Third Circuit Ames to Level Playing Field for Reverse Discrimination Claimants under New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination At a Glance * The Third Circuit rejected the heightened evidentiary burden imposed on majority-group plaintiffs under the background circumstances rule as incompatible  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Visibility Union (MANEVU) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency voicing concerns over the agency's proposed approval of Oklahoma's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP). The comments specifically address the EPA's application of a Uniform Rate of Progress (URP) metric, which MANEVU asserts goes against the statutory requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). In its letter, MANEVU highlights its   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 21 -- The New Jersey Attorney General Office issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General's Office Investigating Civilian Death Following March 10, 2026 Police Encounter in Franklin Township, Hunterdon County The Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) is investigating the death of a civilian following a March 10, 2026 encounter with members of law enforcement in Franklin Township, Hunterdon County, New   more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing concerns regarding the proposed HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027. In the letter, the Department highlights that the proposed changes could adversely affect the health insurance landscape in the state. One primary issue raised by the Department is the shortening of the comment period allowed for stakeholde  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed changes outlined in the HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027. The Department expressed concerns that these significant regulatory adjustments could harm New Jersey residents and disrupt the individual market. In its communication, the Department highlighted the pressing nature of the feedback peri  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging the agency to revise its proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for perchlorate. The agency argues that the draft regulation, which suggests a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 20 micrograms per liter (ug/L), is inadequate and does not safeguard public health effectively. According to the NJDEP, perchlo  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 21 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * SHERRILL ADMINISTRATION HIGHLIGHTS SUCCESS OF HISTORIC PROGRAM HELPING HUNDREDS OF FIRE DEPARTMENTS REMOVE PFAS-CONTAINING FIREFIGHTING FOAMS The Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Community Affairs today highlighted the success of a major state-led effort to collect and safely destroy PFAS-containing firefighting foams from hundreds of fire dep  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 21 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Governor Sherrill, Attorney General Davenport, Roxbury Township Sue ICE, DHS Over Plans to Convert Warehouse into Mass Detention Facility Bipartisan Complaint Joins Forces to Fight Plan that Bypasses Lawful Process, Disregards Environmental Impacts, and Demonstrates Indifference to State and Local Concerns * Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General J  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The New Jersey Primary Care Association (NJPCA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns about proposed changes to regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The NJPCA, which supports the state's Community Health Centers (CHCs), emphasized the critical role these health centers play in providing affordable healthcare to over 620,000 New Jersey residents, particularly those who ar  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW DATA: New Jerseyans Are Paying $260 More for Electricity Thanks to Tom Kean Jr. * New data released this week proves that House Republicans' reckless policies are spiking energy costs on New Jersey families - and Tom Kean Jr. is to blame. Under total GOP control of Washington, New Jerseyans paid $260 more on electricity in 2025 - a nearly 17% jump from 2024. Let's not forg  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following information collection: SUMMARY: NHTSA invites public comments about its intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reinstate a previously approved information collection. Before a Federal Agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paper  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Obelisk Tech Systems Inc., Thomasville, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration opposing the preemption application filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation. The letter articulates objections to Exxon's request for PHMSA to determine that the Federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) preempts state common law tort claims related to benzene exposure, particularly in the case titled Singh et al. v. Exx  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Casten, Levin, Watson Coleman Lead Sweeping Energy Bills Relief Act to Lower Utility Bills for Hardworking Americans * March 20, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC -Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) joined House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs U.S. Congressmen Sean Casten (IL-06) and Mike Levin (CA-49), along with more   more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, March 21 -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * Exploring cell communication with 3D printing In the body's tissues, cells coordinate with one another constantly. Andrea Vernengo, Ph.D., associate professor of chemical and biomedical engineering in the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, studies the messages they send and receive by suspending cells within soft substances, called hydrogels. With this approach, which relies on 3D printing, her lab studie  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSFR) -- Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, plans to repatriate human remains and associated funerary objects in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The inventory identifies the remains of one individual and 29 associated funerary objects. These items include a projectile point, nodules of red ochre, a non-human bone awl, a deer antler tip, turtle shells, small stones and a tube of soil. Historical documentation, including  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, March 21 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Genes Tied to Impulse Control Play a Major Role in Addiction Risk An analysis of 2.2 million people reveals both shared and substance-specific genetic pathways for addiction risk, showing that vulnerability is rooted more in brain wiring than in any single substance By Ricki Arvesen Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our   more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, March 19 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Social Work Students Gain Hands-On Political Experience * On February 27-28, 2026, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students from Seton Hall traveled to Hartford, Connecticut, to attend the 30th annual UConn Campaign School for Social Workers, held at the University of Connecticut School of Law. The two-day workshop brought together aspiring social workers, advocates and leaders from across the country   more

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 20 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington to win summary judgment protecting health care for transgender youth * A federal court said on Thursday that it would rule for Washington, 20 other states, and the District of Columbia, turning back an unlawful attempt by the Trump administration to pressure health care providers into ending transgender health care for youth with gender dysphoria. In an oral sta  more