BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 16 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Defends Temporary Protected Status For Immigrants From Somalia * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) unlawful and baseless attempt to strip Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Somali immigrants. The TPS  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration released the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget: * * * Chairman Harris, Ranking Member Bishop, and members of this Subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity to be back before you to provide an update on the Department of Agriculture: the challenges we inherited, what we've accomplished s  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants from Somalia * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta today co-led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) unlawful and baseless attempt to strip Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Somali immigrants. TPS is a critical humanita  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR SOMALI NATIONALS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general, today opposed the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) unlawful and baseless attempt to strip Somalia's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation. Raoul and the coalition filed an amicus brief in African Commu  more

WHIPPANY, New Jersey, April 16 (TNSjou) -- Bayer USA, an enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition, issued the following news on April 15, 2026: * * * Statement on New England Journal of Medicine Publication of Phase III OCEANIC-STROKE Study Evaluating Asundexian Today, the New England Journal of Medicine published the full results from the global, pivotal Phase III OCEANIC-STROKE study. The study evaluated the investigational Factor XIa inhibit  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 17 -- Bitwise Asset Management, a crypto index fund manager, issued the following news on April 15, 2026: * * * Bitwise Launches Spot Avalanche ETP (BAVA); Includes In-House Staking To Maximize Staking Rewards and Oversight Bitwise Asset Management, the global crypto asset manager with $11 billion in client assets (as of April 1, 2025), today announced the launch of the Bitwise Avalanche ETF (NYSE: BAVA), designed to provide investors with exposure to Avalanch  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Holds Forum on Risks of Paramount-Skydance / Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Ahead of Shareholder Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, held a spotlight forum examining the anticompetitive impacts of the proposed Paramount-Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros.   more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement: "With no congressional approval or strategy for success, Trump has led America into a reckless, dangerous quagmire in Iran that continues to spiral out of control. I am using every tool available to   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Adams, Underwood Reintroduce Bicameral Black Maternal Health Week Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), as well as U.S. Representatives Alma Adams (D-NC-12) and Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), reintroduced a bicameral resolution recognizing April 11 through April 17 as Black Maternal Health Week. The resolution aims to bring national attention to the maternal health   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-NJ Welcomes Senators Booker and Kim's 'Yes' Votes to Block $660 Million in Arms Sales to Israel The New Jersey Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, welcomes Senator Booker and Kim 'Yes' votes on S.J. Res. 32 and 138 to block $660 million dollars in arms sales to Israel. Previously, Senato  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following opening statement on April 15, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Healthier America: Legislative Proposals to Improve Public Health": * * * "Today we will examine policy proposals to improve public health. "Public health initiatives are essential to improving health outcomes, lowering long-term costs, and moving toward a healthier nation. "Investments in   more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * CHDCM Students Present Research at Big East Symposium * Three undergraduate students from the College of Human Development, Culture and Media (CHDCM) presented their research at the Big East Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium held March 14, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. The symposium features undergraduate research, showcasing work from the natural sciences, physical sciences, social science  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026 President's Engagement and Innovation Prize winners announced * University of Pennsylvania President J. Larry Jameson today announced the recipients of the 2026 President's Engagement and Innovation Prizes. Awarded annually, the Prizes empower Penn undergraduate students to design and undertake post-graduation projects that make a positive, lasting difference in the world. Si  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Opening statement of Co-Chairman Smith at CECC hearing Dark Nets, Illicit Labor--Confronting China's IUU Fishing and Seafood Supply * The following are excerpts of Co-Chairman Chris Smith (R-NJ)'s opening statement at the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC)'s April 16th hearing, entitled "Dark Nets, Illicit Labor--Confronting China's IUU Fishing and Seafood Suppl  more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news on April 16, 2026: * * * Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) declared a quarterly dividend of 88.75 cents a share on its common stock, payable June 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of May 13, 2026. * * * Consolidated Edison, Inc. is a holding company that provides a wide range of energy-related products and serv  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Herbert Conaway, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Conaway Introduces Legislation to Rename Post Office * Washington, D.C. -Today, in celebration of the United States Postal Service 250 years of delivering mail to the American people, Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., MD led Reps. Frank Pallone, LaMonica McIver, Bonnie Watson Coleman, and Rob Menendez in introducing legislation to rename a post office in New Jersey's 3rd district in honor of the   more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Coupled Students, Servants of Christ * Tobia, "Tobi," and Anne Ippolito, graduate students at Seton Hall's Immaculate Conception Seminary School of (ICSST), have each followed a path guided by prayer, discernment and a desire to grow more deeply in their faith. In May 2026, that journey will mark an important moment, when Tobi and Anne receive their master's degrees in Theology. During Tobi's time   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 16, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Casely Wireless Portable Power Banks (Model E33A) Hazard: The recalled lithium-ion battery in the power banks can overheat and ignite, posing risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards to consumers. Remedy: Replace Recall Date: April 16, 2026 Units: About 429,200 (The power banks were previously recalled in April 2025) Consumer Contact:  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Ella Triunfa Series to Spotlight Women Breaking Barriers * The Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute at Seton Hall University continues its commitment to elevating voices and celebrating impact through its Ella Triunfa series, a series dedicated to women who are breaking barriers, redefining leadership and inspiring the next generation. On April 22, 2026, the Institute will host a special fireside chat  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Congratulates Analilia Mejia on Her Victory in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District Special Election * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following Analilia Mejia's decisive win in the special election for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "EMILYs List congratulates Analilia Mejia on her win in New Jersey's 11th C  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Cleans Up Unimatic Superfund Site in Fairfield, Removes Nearly 55,000 Tons of Contaminated Soil and Sediment * Fairfield, N.J. - In a milestone for public health and environmental protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed the cleanup of the Unimatic Manufacturing Corporation Superfund Site in Fairfield, New Jersey. EPA removed more than 52,000 tons of soil conta  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * The Honest Edge * Ethical Leadership When No One Is Watching: Trust as the Ultimate Competitive Advantage The sales representative is sitting across from a physician, introducing a newly approved medication. The data are solid. The unmet need is real. The physician is engaged, asking thoughtful questions, and clearly looking for solutions for patients who have limited options. As the conversation u  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 (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 reinstate a previously approved 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   more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks on April 16, 2026, by President and CEO John C. Williams at the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Member Symposium: * * * The Cosmos As prepared for delivery Introduction Good morning. It's great to be here today. I last spoke at this event two years ago, just a few days after a total solar eclipse. Today, I'm here less than a week after the conclusion of the Artemis II moon voyage. Perhaps it has somet  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 17 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Carr Fights Spread of Deadly Tranquilizer Drug Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. Xylazine, often referred to as "tranq," is a non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer used for large animals, but it is also the top ingredient found in fentanyl powder, including fenta  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * Governors Call for Energy Permitting Reform * Govs. Stitt, Shapiro, Meyer, Morrisey, Sherrill Join Forces in Philadelphia Philadelphia - A bipartisan group of governors gathered in Philadelphia today to highlight state progress on energy innovation and to reiterate calls for federal action to streamline approvals for energy infrastructure. The ev  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Hall's Heroes: SVO Brings Veteran Advocacy to Seton Hall * This past March, students and faculty advisors from Seton Hall's Student Veterans Organization (SVO) chapter traveled to Washington D.C. to take part in the Student Veterans of America (SVA) annual Washington Week conference. Over the course of 3 days, participants met with their peers, attended congressional hearings and received briefings f  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Pallone to Secretary Wright at DOE Budget Hearing: Trump Admin Energy Policies Have Been an Absolute Disaster Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Energy Subcommittee hearing titled, "The Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Energy Budget  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Major In-Kind Donation to Advance Lab Research * Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the receipt of a major in-kind donation from Bristol Myers Squibb to benefit biology students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The global biopharmaceutical company recently donated two batches of laboratory equipment that will further strengthen Seton Hall's ability to conduct groundbreaking research on   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants from Somalia Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) unlawful and baseless attempt to strip Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Somali immigrants. The TPS program   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys gen  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * AG Davenport, Bipartisan Coalition Support Federal Rule to Increase PBM Transparency in Drug Pricing Pharmacy Benefit Managers Affect Affordability of Prescription Drugs, Hurting Patients and Taxpayers * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general filed a comment letter in support of a proposed U.S. Depart  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 17 -- The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Announces March 2026 Total Gaming Revenue Results ATLANTIC CITY -- Today the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced the March 2026 total gaming revenue results. Casino Win: Casino Win for the nine casino hotels was $236.7 million for March 2026, reflecting an increase of 2.5% when compared to $230.9 m  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 17 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT's Goldwater Scholars Build Futures in Medicine, Environmental Research Written by: Nayib Moran Goldwater Scholarships, among the nation's most prestigious honors for undergraduates pursuing STEM research careers, have been awarded to two NJIT juniors whose academic excellence, research experience and professional ambitions have already set them apart. This year's recipients are Alber  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, April 16 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Ole Miss Names Political Science Department for Ray Mabus * OXFORD, Miss. - Former Mississippi Gov. Ray Mabus has been called "one of the outstanding public servants of our time." Now his legacy at the University of Mississippi is being acknowledged with the naming of its Department of Political Science in his honor. The Institutions of Higher Learning board of trustees approved the naming of th  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Precepting with Purpose * As its nurse-led Mobile Health Training Project (MHTP) concludes this semester, Seton Hall's College of Nursing is highlighting the impact of the federally funded initiative supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The four-year grant expanded access to primary care in Newark, New Jersey, while providing nurse practitioner students with clinical   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Smith co-chairs hearing on China's illegal fishing practices Defending New Jersey and U.S. seafood/fishing industries * Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), today co-led a congressional hearing on China's illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices, which distort seafood markets, harm American fishermen, un  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces Bill to Advance Restorative Justice in Schools * April 16, 2026 Washington, D.C. (April 16, 2026) - Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) reintroduced the Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2026. This bill would authorize the Secretary of Education to establish an interagency commissio  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 16 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan University announces $10M gift to create School of Financial Planning * Rowan University today announced a landmark $10 million commitment by Edelman Financial Engines (EFE) to establish the School of Financial Planning. Designed to address the nation's increasing shortage of qualified financial planning professionals, the new school will be distinguished by curriculum at undergraduate and graduate lev  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, April 17 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins AG Coalition to Support Federal Rule Promoting Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins a coalition of 45 Attorneys General in sending a comment letter that supports a proposed U.S. Department of Labor rule that would require greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers   more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Experts Shape National Headlines in March * From emerging civil rights law and high-stakes political analysis to cutting-edge medical simulation and financial equity, Seton Hall University faculty continues to serve as a primary resource for major media outlets worldwide. In March, the University's faculty scholars continued to provide nuanced expertise on multiple issues and topics shapin  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall's Continued R2 Status Reflects Research Strength * On March 12, 2026, the newly designed Carnegie Classification seals arrived for Seton Hall. The University continues to hold Carnegie's R2 designation -"Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production" -within the Carnegie research classification framework, while also continuing to be recognized as an "Opportunity Colleges and Universit  more

IRVINE, California, April 16 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Single-family rent growth downshifts * U.S. single-family rent prices increased 1.1% year over year in February 2026. * Single-family rent growth slowed to the slowest pace since 2010. * Chicago and Philadelphia continue to see the highest year-over-year rent growth in the U.S. * Disparities in growth remain large between regions and price tiers. IRVINE  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Social Work Seniors Present Capstone Research * On March 27, senior Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students from Seton Hall traveled to Georgian Court University to present at the annual Paul Shane Social Welfare Policy Symposium. The symposium brought together social work students and emerging professionals across various areas of social policy to generate novel ideas on social justice and share thei  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * How new tools are helping officials, communities work toward environmental justice In a new report published in the journal Environmental Justice, Paul Mohai of the University of Michigan examined how new tools are leading to innovative policies to protect vulnerable communities from disproportionate environmental burdens. "These tools that are coming online have been proving themselves to b  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Mapping Michigan's airborne microplastics David Lee knows microplastics. He's read studies about microplastics and listened to podcasts about the issue. He picked degraded plastics off the beaches in San Francisco, where he worked in finance throughout the early 2000s and participated in beach cleanups. There, he saw firsthand how discarded plastics can break down into tiny pieces that litter the env  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing and Lower Costs Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 at  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 17 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General McCuskey joins bipartisan coalition in support of federal rule to increase transparency in prescription drug pricing Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a bipartisan co  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, April 17 -- Walmart issued the following statement on April 16, 2026: * * * How We're Investing in Our Stores to Drive Speed, Convenience and Growth This year, we are making a significant investment in our stores across the United States, reinforcing our commitment to the communities we serve. This investment is intended to create jobs, help strengthen local economies, and make shopping faster and more convenient for our customers. In early 2024, we committed to openin  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 16 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Wearable cameras capture device-related distraction * Maxi Heitmayer, Ph.D. Human-computer interaction scholar Areas of expertise: Digital social norms, technology habits, attention economics More information How many messages do you send with your smartphone? How much time do you spend on Instagram or TikTok? Using first-person wearable cameras, Maxi Heitmayer records how people really use their   more