GALLOWAY, New Jersey, April 27 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Arcuri Wharton Fund Winners Dedicated to Justice and Service * Galloway, N.J. -Two Stockton University students received the Arcuri Wharton Pre-Law Fund Award on April 24 during the annual Political Science Spring Reception. Junior Grace Hatzel, of Riverdale, is a Political Science major and Philosophy minor. Hatzel is also enrolled in the Honors Program where she serves as a Peer Mentor to welcome incomi  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 27 -- Seton Hall University posted the following statement by Erik Lillquist, interim provost and executive vice president: * * * Arthur C. Brooks to Deliver Commencement Address Dear Seton Hall Community, I am very pleased to announce the keynote speaker and honorary degree recipient for this year's Baccalaureate Commencement. Giving the keynote address will be bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks, Ph.D., who recently published The Meaning of Your Life: Fin  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * As Trump Administration Abandons Disaster-Stricken Communities, Warren, Colleagues Renew Push to Support Survivors of Disasters Under current FEMA guidelines, disaster survivors can be prevented from accessing housing-related aid if they are unable to show proof of property ownership * Today, U.S  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Barriers to Legal Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers * Defends California's workforce, economy, and immigrant communities OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta last week led a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) proposed rule that would modify filing and eligibility requirements for individu  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on April 21, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Washington, DC, metropolitan area lost 103,900 jobs from January 2025 to January 2026 In January 2026, nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 9 metropolitan areas, decreased in 6 areas, and was essentially unchanged in 372 areas. * * * Chart: 12-month changes in nonfarm employment by metropolitan area, statistic  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Seven Centenary University students earned scholarships to support scientific inquiry following their participation in the Independent Colleges and Universities of New Jersey Undergraduate Research Symposium. The annual event, held by an organization representing 13 nonprofit, private institutions in New Jersey, requires students to test innovative concepts and defend their results to judges. Centenary University Assistant Professor of Biology Yeon Lang Cha oversaw the s  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 28 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Delivering on Budget Address Promise, Governor Shapiro Appoints New Special Counsel for Energy Affordability Mark Szybist, a Pennsylvania native and an energy and utility law attorney with 20 years of experience, will serve as the Shapiro Administration's newest watchdog to prevent utility companies from unreasonably raising costs for Pennsylvanians. Since takin  more

RARITAN, New Jersey, April 28 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * FDA approves CAPLYTA(R) (lumateperone) sNDA with robust new data supporting reduced risk of relapse in schizophrenia CAPLYTA(R) reduced relapse risk by 63 percent, with 84 percent of patients with schizophrenia relapse-free over six months Demonstrating long-term stability and a well-established safety profile consistent with previous CAPLYTA(R) studies * TITU  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 27 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Signs Executive Order Bringing Government Together to Accelerate Housing Production * TRENTON - Governor Mikie Sherrill today signed Executive Order No. 17, a whole-of-government approach to accelerating housing production and increasing access to housing opportunities for New Jerseyans. The EO anticipates recommendations for a housing plan to be delivered by the She  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * History course brings Philadelphia's 'Revolutionary Stories' to life * Learning history isn't about memorizing dates and facts, but rather researching the stories of regular people, says Emma Hart, Roy F. and Jeannette P. Nichols Chair of American History and director of Penn's McNeil Center for Early American Studies. And in America's 250th year marking the signing of the Declaration of I  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * In Letter to RFK Jr., Cantwell Demands Changes to New AI-Driven Prior Authorization Program That's Overruling WA Doctors and Delaying Care for Seniors WA hospitals report extended delays for authorization under WISeR pilot program, WA seniors report crippling pain while they wait for treatment; ICYMI: Cantwell presses RFK on AI-driven care denials in hearing; details delays in care and patient   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Supreme Court to Hear Family Farm's Case Challenging Agency Court that Acts as Prosecutor, Judge and Jury The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of courts where agency employees serve as prosecutor, judge, and jury. The government petitioned for certiorari after a panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that the agency's in-hous  more

ITHACA, New York, April 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Jane Lynch, MFA '84, to deliver Convocation address May 21 Jane Lynch, MFA '84, a Golden Globe and five-time Emmy Award winner who currently hosts the Fox TV game show "Celebrity Weakest Link," will give the keynote address at Senior Convocation, scheduled for May 21 from 1-2:30 p.m. in Barton Hall. The student-run 2026 Convocation Committee announced the selection April 27 during a senior class event on Ho Pl  more

UNION, New Jersey, April 27 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean Ocean Student Veteran Builds Lasting Legacy for Fellow Veterans * After more than two decades in the New Jersey Army National Guard, retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Clayton is leaving a lasting mark at Kean Ocean, building a stronger, more connected community for student veterans. Clayton, a public administration major graduating with honors this spring, founded the Student Veteran Organiza  more

UNION, New Jersey, April 27 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean Researcher Expands Access to STEM Education Kean University Associate Professor Matthew Niepielko, Ph.D., is advancing a model for the integration of education, scientific training and community engagement.  Through New Jersey's Research Alliance for Inclusive STEM Education (NJ-RAISE) program, an initiative he designed to broaden access to STEM education and research opportunities, Niepielko is cre  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 28 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Barriers to Legal Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) proposed rule that would modify filing and eligibility requirements for individuals seeking Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) based on a pen  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 27 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer president proud to lead the university that changed her life * Dr. Penny L. Elkins didn't set out to go into higher education or become a university president. But throughout her career, she has always aspired to serve others and do the very best with each opportunity presented to her. That mindset and ambition have taken her on a journey of successes and advancements, and now to the helm of Mercer Univer  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 28 -- New Jersey City University issued the following statement on April 27, 2026, by President Andres Acebo: * * * Message from NJCU President Andres Acebo on Middle States Commission Action Dear and Beloved NJCU, The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has taken accreditation action that advances the establishment of Kean Jersey City this summer, marking a defining and historic moment for our university and our community. As our campus approaches it  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Moves to Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Control over Elections * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general, along with the Governor of Pennsylvania, in filing a motion for summary judgment (PDF) in their ongoing challenge to President Trump's executive order that unlawfully att  more

UNION, New Jersey, April 27 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Middle States Commission on Higher Education Advances Historic Merger of Kean University and New Jersey City University * The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has advanced the merger between Kean University and New Jersey City University (NJCU), marking a historic milestone that will reshape public higher education in New Jersey. The merger will serve as a model for institutions nation  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 28 -- New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, an organization that says it works to elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices, issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * NEW JERSEY LCV ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENTS FOR MAY NONPARTISAN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS In communities across New Jersey, voters will head to the polls in May to choose the local leaders who make critical decisions about flooding, drinking water, parks, developm  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, April 27 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey Wells Fargo Bank Employees Formally Oust CWA Union Bosses Branch is the latest in growing movement by Wells Fargo employees endeavoring to end union affiliation  Seaside Park, NJ - Employees at Wells Fargo's Seaside Park branch have successfully removed Communications Workers of America (CWA) union bosses from their workplace. The effort to remove the un  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following statement on April 27, 2026: * * * Putting the Fishing Industry First at the Cooperative Research Summit The Summit brings scientists and fishermen together to actively build research partnerships. In its fourth year, it's still the only event of its kind focused on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual respect to improve the future of fisheries. * On April 1 a  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn announces nine 2026 Thouron Scholars * Nine University of Pennsylvania affiliates-six fourth-years and three recent graduates-have each received a 2026 Thouron Award to pursue graduate studies in the United Kingdom. Each Thouron Scholar receives tuition for as long as two years, as well as travel and living stipends. Penn's 2026 Thouron Scholars are Tristen Brisky, Charissa Howard,   more

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, April 27 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Professional sales students secure $4,000 in underwriting for WQSU * For a second straight year, students in Michele Welliver 's professional sales class have augmented the radio station's underwriting efforts by securing local business sponsors. Over the spring 2026 semester, they have raised more than $4,000 to support student programming. "The underwriting secured by these students plays a vit  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following statement on April 26, 2026: * * * Rep. Smith condemns the assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) issued the below statement following the third assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, April 25th: "President Trump was again courageous, strong, resolute, gracious and extraordinarily calm in the   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 20-civ-9199-JGLC; S.D.N.Y. filed Nov. 3, 2020) involving an investment adviser for allegedly operating a Ponzi-like offering fraud: * * * On April 15, 2026, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a final consent judgment against Terrence Chalk, of Passaic, New Jersey and Orlando, Florida, whom the SEC previously charged with operating a Ponzi-like   more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 28 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Stevens' Raju Datla Named to Select National Group of NAVSEA Professors Appointment places Stevens alongside other leading institutions in a new federal initiative to build the nation's next generation of naval engineers * At a time of renewed federal investment in the nation's shipbuilding capacity and maritime workforce, Stevens Institute of Technology has been named to a select group of univ  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Rear Adm. Richard Lofgren, acting chief of the U.S. Navy Reserve, from an April 21, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman McConnell, Ranking Member Coons, distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on behalf of the 59,000 Navy Reserve Sailors, 2,400 Strategic Sealift Officers, and 400 civilians of the Navy Reserve. I want   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following testimony by Christin Deacon, principal and founder of VerSan Consulting LLC, author of 'The Great American Healthcare Heist', and former executive director of the New Jersey State Health Benefits Program, from an April 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Profits Over Patients: The PBM Business Model Under Scrutiny." PBM stands for pharmacy benefit manager. * * * I. I  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * We R Nuts, Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Soy & Cashews in Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix Summary Company Announcement Date: April 24, 2026 FDA Publish Date: April 27, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: May contain undeclared milk, soy, and cashews Company Name: We R Nuts, LLC. Brand Name: Uncle Giuseppe  more