SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 10 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * 2025-26 Diplomacy National Security Fellows Japan Project * Students from Seton Hall University's 2025-26 National Security Fellowship recently returned from a landmark trip across the Pacific to Japan, offering the fellows a unique and rewarding opportunity to meet, engage with and present to high-ranking Japanese and American defense officials, expanding their understanding of modern international   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP, Jersey 1st Applauds New Jersey's Bipartisan Step Toward Energy Abundance * Trenton, NJ -Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and Jersey 1st applaud Governor Sherrill and a bipartisan group of New Jersey lawmakers for advancing S-3870, legislation that updates the state's permitting framework for nuclear energy facilities and opens the door to expanded, reliable energy pr  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * American College of Physicians Awards $280,000 in Grants to Address Equity Challenges in Obesity Care * Grantees selected to help reduce educational and training gaps in obesity care PHILADELPHIA, April 10, 2026 - Today, the American College of Physicians (ACP) announced that it has awarded $280,000 in grants to support regional programs advancing equitabl  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT WITH NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE OVER BUSINESS PRACTICES DURING COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a multistate settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line, specifically NCL Bahamas Ltd. (NCL), following an investigation of NCL's cancellation procedures and sales practices, which the attorneys general al  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces Settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line Over COVID Cancellation Practices * Attorney General William Tong today joined the attorneys general of Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin in announcing a settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line, specifically NCL Bahamas, Ltd., followin  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, April 9 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Baby Day Helps Students Prepare for Future Health Care Careers * Galloway, N.J. -The hallways of West Quad filled with sounds of children on April 6 as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Communication Disorders students gathered for the Stockton University's annual Baby Day -a hands-on interprofessional training event that has become a key component of the Health Sciences curriculum. The   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - April 10, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.9 percent over the past month, up 3.6 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast Region advanced 0.9 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index increased 10  more

NEW YORK, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - April 10, 2026 * * * Area prices up 0.8 percent over the month, 4.0 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area rose 0.8 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Michael G. Ph  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 10 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Campus forum highlights well-being as a driver of institutional success * Well-being at Rowan University isn't a single program or initiative, said Kha' Sadler, Psy.D., associate provost for wellness & inclusivity. It's a shared commitment that requires collaboration across the institution. "It's not an add-on-it's a driver," she said. At the March 26 Thriving Together forum, that commitment brought toge  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Capitol Report: NJSBA Urges Continued Allowance of Oral Argument as of Right in Reconsideration Motions * This week's Capitol Report covers the NJSBA's comments on the Supreme Court Civil Practice Committee Report. The Association opposed a proposed amendment to Rule 1:6-2(d) that would make oral argument on motions for reconsideration discretionary rathe  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 10 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * CMSRU joins global innovation and engineering consortium * Cooper Medical School of Rowan University has joined the Global Consortium of Innovation and Engineering in Medicine, an international public-private-government collaborative serving the world as the premier global network to advance medicine through engineering and innovation. The consortium brings together medical schools, universities, researche  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 11 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * What Do Democrats Need to Do in 2026 and 2028? Campaign managers for Joe Biden and Zohran Mamdani talk about what it will take to win. Written by Nicola Smith Democrats are in a good position going into the 2026 midterm elections, as long as they remain consistent in their focus on affordability and what the party can do for working- and middle-class families, according to two top campaign managers who sp  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 11 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Distinguished 12-Lawyer Insurance Recovery Group Joins Barnes & Thornburg and Propels the Firm's Strategic Growth Addition of prominent insurance recovery group fuels expansion of the firm's national platform in New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, and Atlanta * NEW YORK and NEW JERSEY -- With the addition of a nationally recognized 12-lawyer insurance recovery group, Barnes & Thornb  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- 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, which is replacing the Searchable Electronic Rulemaking System (SERS). The new system provides fast, comprehensive access to FEC rulemaking documents and is easily accessible via mobile   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following information collection: The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We published a Federal Register Notice with a 60-d  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following information collection: The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We published a Federal Register Notice with a 60-d  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 11 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * For the Fourth Year, Stevens Institute of Technology Earns 2026 Great Place To Work Certification(TM) The certification reflects the university's dedication to the employee experience * Stevens Institute of Technology is proud to be Certified(TM) by Great Place To Work(R) for the fourth year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience w  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 10 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * From Point A to Point B: How Words Take You From Me to Thee * Just prior to Easter break, Campus Ministry and the Seton Hall University community experienced its first ever Lenten mission over the course of three days, March 24 - 26, led by Francesca Zaccaron, Ph.D., of the University Core. The mission titled "From Point A to Point B: How Words Take You from Me to Thee" brought dozens of people toget  more

ALBANY, New York, April 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Launches Customer Survey to Shape Project to Reimagine Jamaica Station * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of customer engagement for the project to reimagine Jamaica Station in Queens. This customer survey will be used to guide planning for the much-needed redesign of this critical transportation hub that serves 200,000 daily riders on the Long Island Rail Roa  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 10 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Highlights Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness, Expanding Housing * AVENEL - Governor Mikie Sherrill today highlighted her administration's commitment to effectively end veteran homelessness in New Jersey, backed by a dedicated investment in the Governor's Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The budget includes $11 million for the existing Bringing Veterans Home initiativ  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 10 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Joins Bipartisan Group of Governors Continuing to Push PJM to Protect Ratepayers and Lower Energy Costs for Virginians Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday joined a bipartisan coalition of governors in calling on PJM Interconnection -the operator of the nation's largest electric grid -to prioritize energy affordability and reliability while ensuring that data cent  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 10 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson Showcases New Clinical Data for TECNIS PureSee IOL at ASCRS 2026 Demonstrating Excellent Contrast Sensitivity and Extended Range of Vision * Jacksonville, FL, April 10, 2026 - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) will present data from two major studies supporting the performance of its recently FDA-approved TECNIS PureSee intraocular lens (IOL) at the  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Washtenaw County, Michigan for Interfering with Federal Immigration Laws Justice Department's latest suit in series of 14 others targeting sanctuary city policies across the nation * Yesterday, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the County of Washtenaw, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, Washtenaw County Sheriff A  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez Memorializes One-Year Anniversary of Hudson River Helicopter Crash * JERSEY CITY, NJ - Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement in remembrance of the one-year anniversary of the deadly Hudson River helicopter crash that took the lives of six people on April 10, 2025: "Last year's helicopter air tour crash took the lives of six people, including three children,   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez, Nadler, Malliotakis, Espaillat, and Goldman Introduce Helicopter Safety and Parity Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressmembers Rob Menendez (NJ-08), Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Dan Goldman (NY-10) introduced the Helicopter Safety and Parity Act ahead of the one-year anniversary of the devastating 2025 Hudson River helicopter cras  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 11 -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Michael J. Frantz Jr. Discusses Subsurface Risk Allocation in Properties Magazine Frantz Ward Partner Michael J. Frantz Jr. shares how landscape and hardscape failures can lead to subsurface disputes and unintended liability and explains how commercial development owners can address these risks before they escalate in the March edition of Properties Magazine. His "Legal Perspectives" article, "Who Owns the  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Announces Recent Landmark Victories Strengthening Protections Against Gun Violence for New Jersey Communities Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced several landmark victories and key actions advancing her office's ongoing efforts to protect New Jersey residents from gun violence, including judgments totaling more than $500,000 aga  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 10 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United RNs will rally Monday, April 13 in Washington, D.C. to demand that Congress abolish ICE * Rally part of lobby event pushing lawmakers to fund care, not war abroad or at home National Nurses United (NNU) nurses will rally in Washington, D.C. on Monday, April 13 to demand that Congress abolish ICE by immediately voting to cut off funding for Immigratio  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * New Jersey Captain and Seafood Buyer Found Guilty of a Multiyear Scallop Harvest Conspiracy NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement led an investigation that uncovered an illegal scallop harvest. * NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement uncovered a lucrative scheme devised by a New Jersey captain and seafood dealer to illegally harvest and sell excess s  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 10 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by senior education policy analyst Jude Schwalbach: * * * Students with disabilities account for more than one in 10 open enrollment participants Senate Bill 101 would help New Hampshire's families by expanding public schooling options for all students, including those with disabilities. * A New Hampshire proposal would establish a universal open enrollment program across the state,   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Joins Tonko to Introduce Bill to Shield Consumers from Data Center-Driven Energy Hikes * WASHINGTON, DC \- Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), and 22 of their House and Senate Colleagues in introducing the Power for the People Act. This legislation ensures that data centers are held responsible for the high costs of their electricit  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 10 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * International Film Festival Includes Works by Graduates and a Student The event, featuring online and in-person screenings at Rutgers-New Brunswick, is scheduled for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays starting May 29 through June 7 By Mike Lucas Thirty-six films from all over the world will be screened at Rutgers University-New Brunswick during the 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival as it marks i  more

BRANCHBURG, New Jersey, April 6 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: * * * RVCC's Record-Setting Giving Day 2026 Surpasses $1 Million Mark in 10-Year Cumulative History of Event There was a great deal to celebrate about Raritan Valley Community College's 10th Annual Giving Day on March 26. The RVCC Foundation's 24-hour fundraising effort surpassed its $200,000 goal by raising $228,863, making it the most successful Giving Day in the event's history. And, in   more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on April 9, 2026, with Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, co-chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group, Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, Chris Coons, D-Delaware, Angus King, I-Maine, Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, and John Curtis, R-Utah: * * * Shaheen, Tillis Lead Bipartisan Senat  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Smith, Harris send letter to EU Commission President condemning EU interference in Hungary's elections Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD) strongly criticized the European Commission for its unprecedented, undemocratic interference in Hungary's upcoming elections. In a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, Smith and Harris argue that the EU Co  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46961) on April 8, 2026, entitled "Social Security Coverage of State and Local Government Employees" by social policy analyst Zhe Li. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Social Security is the single largest federal program in terms of the number of beneficiaries as well as budget. It pays cash benefits to over 70 million beneficiaries each month, and total benefit payments are more than $136   more

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46961) on April 8, 2026, entitled "Social Security Coverage of State and Local Government Employees:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Issues Surrounding Mandatory Coverage Proposals to mandate Social Security coverage for newly hired state and local government employees have been part of the Social Security policy debate for years. Such proposals draw strong support and opposition from   more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 11 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Stevens Institute of Technology Announces Adam Savage as 2026 Commencement Speaker Iconic maker, science communicator and co-host of MythBusters to address Class of 2026 * Stevens Institute of Technology is pleased to announce that Adam Savage, iconic maker, science communicator and co-host of the long-running Discovery Channel series MythBusters, will deliver the undergraduate commencement add  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 11 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * AI Education with a Focus on People The new human-centered AI master's program, launching Fall 2026, trains students in the combination Stevens believes this moment demands: deep technical skill grounded in human wisdom * Artificial intelligence is reshaping every field -- not someday, but now. The question isn't whether to engage with it. It's whether the humans building and deploying it under  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, April 9 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Student JackEdward Schmick Featured on 'GMA' * Stockton student JackEdward Schmick appeared on an episode of "Good Morning America" on April 9 to talk about his charity Bags for Buddies." The following is a feature story written about JackEdward in 2025. "It always began with a black trash bag," said JackEdward Schmick, a second-year Psychology major, recalling each time he relocated from age 5-10 while h  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Take the NJSBA Leadership and Experience Council Survey * The NJSBA invites experienced attorneys to complete a survey on retirement and succession planning, as well as ways to stay engaged through teaching, mentoring and educational programs. Results will help the Association better support attorneys in the later stages of their careers. All responses ar  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 10 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin illuminates career path for Rowan theatre majors * Rowan's College of the Arts hosted Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin for an evening conversation with Department of Theatre & Dance chair Lane Savadove on March 27. Chavkin shared insights from her twenty-plus-year career as a theatre maker, company founder and freelance director. Chavkin, best known for directing the Broadw  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 11 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Twenty-seven educators selected for STEM Pioneers Teacher Corps The Penn State College of Education's Center for Science and the Schools (CSATS) has announced the 27 members selected for the STEM Pioneers Teacher Corps, a program made possible by a $5 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) National STEM Teacher Corps Regional Alliance Pilot Prog  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 10 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * U.S. News ranks Rowan graduate programs among the best for 2026 * This week U.S. News & World Report again recognized Rowan graduate programs among the best for 2026. The programs and their rankings include: * #104 Education (tie) * #134 Engineering (tie) * #200 in Part-Time MBA (tie) The news magazine also recognized both Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) and Rowan-Virtua SOM.   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSrep) -- Washington and Lee University School of Law released data showing that 94.5 percent of its class of 2025 is employed in positions requiring a law degree or is pursuing further graduate education. The report, which calculates employment status 10 months following graduation, indicates that nearly 93 percent of graduates secured roles where bar passage is required or a Juris Doctor degree provides a professional advantage. This results in the fourth consecutive ye  more

NEW YORK, April 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * World Cup: 2 Months Out, FIFA and Host Cities Sideline Rights * (New York) - World Cup city host committees and FIFA have fallen short on the steps needed to protect players and fans, Human Rights Watch said today, with the tournament two months away. All but one of the host city committees have either failed to present action plans required by the Federation Internationale de Football Assoc  more