WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "I DON'T HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT'S GOING ON": Even GOP Leadership is "In The Dark" on Tom Kean Jr.'s Absence [Punchbowl] * Punchbowl News reports that it's not just NJ-07 families being left in the dark about Congressman Tom Kean Jr.'s whereabouts - even House GOP leadership doesn't know where he is. According to the report, GOP operatives "are growing concerned that Kean won't be in a  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 14 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * $1 Million Gift Advances Nursing Scholarships * Seton Hall University is pleased to announce a transformative $1 million gift from the Estate of Shirley Croteau, a New Jersey native and devoted registered nurse for more than 50 years. The gift will provide scholarship support to incoming students in the College of Nursing at Seton Hall, expanding access to one of the nation's top nursing programs. Ms  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 13 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM selected by New Jersey Turnpike Authority to provide general consulting engineering services * DALLAS (May 13, 2026) -AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it has been selected by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) to provide general consulting engineering services under a new five-year master services agreemen  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * After Trump Reinstates Fired FEMA Chief, Pallone Warns Agency Is 'dangerously unprepared' Weeks Before Hurricane Season * NJ Congressman Demands FEMA Briefing Within 14 Days as Agency Cycles Through Third Interim Leader Under Trump WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone Jr., Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today sent a letter to President Trump requesting a br  more

ALFRED, New York, May 14 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University 'Reunion Bikers' release ride details * In recognition of America250, our nation's 250th birthday, the Alfred University Reunion Bikers have chosen the historic Saratoga Springs, NY as their pedal off point for this year's journey back to campus. The area offers a unique variety of historical, cultural, and recreational opportunities. The city's official slogan is "Health, History, and   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Annual Meeting and Convention Seminars Examine Hot Topics Facing the Profession * The biggest annual event in the legal profession brought together thousands of attorneys, judges and legal professionals at the Annual Meeting and Convention. The Wednesday sessions examined issues facing the profession, including seminars on artificial intelligence, an update  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 15 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems provides advanced aircraft readiness with new Link 16 test capability for F-16 Rapid avionic test shop enhances efficiency, reduces downtime, and boosts fleet readiness * BAE Systems has completed the successful development and integration of an upgraded Link 16 test capability for Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) terminals on U.S. Air Force   more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, May 14 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF and NOD Apiary Products collaborate to advance honey bee health * * BASF supplies formic acid to NOD Apiary Products' Formic Pro(tm), a formic acid-based treatment widely used by beekeepers * Formic Pro(tm) is applied directly within the hive using innovative new strips * Reflects a shared commitment to honey bee health and responsible hive management FLORHAM  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Murphy, Deluzio Introduce Bicameral Bill to Kick Private Equity Out of Kids' Sports and Stop the Ripoffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), and U.S. Representative Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) introduced the Let Kids Play Act, a bicameral bill aimed at stopping Wall Street from pricing kids out of youth sports by banning private equity   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 14 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Burgos recognized as PA Rural Electric Association Legislator of the Year * HARRISBURG, May 14 - State Rep. Danilo Burgos was presented with the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association's (PREA) Legislator of the Year award last week. The award was presented in recognition of his advocacy for rural electric cooperatives and the communities they serve. "I am deeply honored by this   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025 achieves impressive results in First Destination Survey Despite a challenging labor market and increased competition amid advances in artificial intelligence, the Class of 2025 reports remarkable post-graduation achievements. Story by: Meg Herrel The Class of 2025 began their college journeys in the fall of 2021, as college campuses and the world reopened following the disruption of the  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Population Growth Holds Steady in Midsized Cities Amid Widespread Slowdown Largest Cities Faced Sharpest Declines in Population Growth * Amid a widespread national slowdown in population growth, midsized cities remained close to the previous year's patterns between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. Drop-offs in average growth were steeper among the largest cities, according to U.S. C  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Christine A. Amalfe is NJSBA's Immediate Past President * NEW BRUNSWICK - Christine A. Amalfe became the immediate past president of the New Jersey State Bar Association on May 14. Amalfe, who served for 2025-26 as the NJSBA's 127th president, said leading the Association was one of the greatest honors in her professional life. She remarked that the NJSBA  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Minka Bardon Series Pendant Light Fixtures Hazard: The recalled light fixture's frame can detach from the pendant downrod during installation, posing a risk of serious injury or death from an impact hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: May 14, 2026 Units: About 170 Consumer Contact: Minka Lighting Group toll-free at 888-390-3989 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, email at minkabard  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Misco Sports Badminton Toy Sets Red/Blue MT2383 Hazard: The Misco Sports Badminton Toy Sets violate the mandatory safety standard for children's toys because the shuttlecocks contain button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and dea  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, May 14 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * CSUN Alumnus and Former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Returns to his Alma Mater to Celebrate Honors Graduates * Doug Emhoff is assisted with his academic regalia, as he prepares to address the Honors Convocation ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2026. (Blake Fagan / CSUN). Doug Emhoff stands on the commencement stage with CSUN President Erika D. Beck. Beck presented Emhoff with a plaq  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule updating Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, takeoff minimums and obstacle departure procedures at airports across the U.S. The amendments, published May 13, affect airports in states including California, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Virginia. The FAA said the changes are tied to revisions in na  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation revises its drug and alcohol testing procedures to require a directly observed urine collection in situations where oral fluid tests are currently required but cannot be conducted because oral fluid testing is not yet available. The rule also updates terminology in these procedures consistent with Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government. DATE  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Economic Policy Institute issued the following report on April 15, 2026 by Ismael Cid-Martinez, Nina Mast, Margaret Poydock and Valerie Wilson entitled "Misclassifying workers as independent contractors is costly for workers and social insurance systems." Here are the key findings: * * * This analysis estimates the cost to workers of being misclassified as an independent contractor for 11 commonly misclassified jobs. We find, for example, that a typical con  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, May 14 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Engineering nanotechnologies to improve patient outcomes * Rachel Riley, Ph.D. Biomedical engineer Areas of expertise: Drug delivery, nanotechnology, gene therapy, diseases of pregnancy More information Complications of pregnancy, such as preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, are potentially life-threatening conditions that contribute to rising maternal and infant mortality r  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, May 15 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release: * * * Forbes Unveils Its Inaugural Ranking Of The Top Family Businesses Featuring America's Biggest Family Companies Driving Jobs, Growth And Generational Success Forbes' first-ever ranking features family business giants Walmart, Cargill, Wegmans, Wawa, Perdue Farms, Levi Strauss & Co and more * NEW YORK, NY - Forbes unveiled the launch of its newest list, America's Largest Family Businesses, the definitive   more

MIAMI, Florida, May 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Expands Environmental Practice with Addition of Former New Jersey Environmental Commissioner Shawn LaTourette * NEW JERSEY - May 14, 2026 - Shawn M. LaTourette, former New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Commissioner, joins global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as a shareholder in its New Jersey office. The addition of LaTourette   more

RARITAN, New Jersey, May 15 (TNSrep) -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Groundbreaking global survey captures the significant patient burden experienced with current standard-of-care bladder cancer treatments, underscoring urgency for continued innovation - More than 90% of patients surveyed who underwent bladder removal or received BCG report negative impact on most aspects of their lives - Among patients treated with BCG, three-quarters desc  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Harris Delivers Floor Remarks on the Cashless Bail Reporting Act * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) delivered remarks on the House floor regarding, the Cashless Bail Reporting Act, legislation that requires the Attorney General to publish a public list of jurisdictions that allow certain serious offenders to be released without cash bail. Rep. Harris's remarks on H.R. 56  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Plastic Pollution Coalition issued the following news: * * * Impact Report: Filtered Not Bottled Campaign Prevents Use of Millions of Plastic Bottles, Expands Access to Safe Water Across the U.S., millions of Americans get their water from lead pipes, which contaminate drinking water and pose serious public health risks. And without safe tap water to drink, many people in affected communities rely on millions of bottles of costly, toxic chemical and material containi  more

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 14 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU Southeast Celebrates the Class of 2026 at 197th Commencement * New Albany, Ind. (May 14, 2026) - On a bright sunny morning, Indiana University Southeast graduates set their sights on the future as they celebrated the 197th annual Commencement on May 14, 2026. The ceremony began with Indiana University President Pamela Whitten and Chancellor Debbie Ford welcoming the graduates, their famili  more

RARITAN, New Jersey, May 12 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson showcases hematology leadership with 30+ presentations at the 2026 European Hematology Association (EHA) Congress - Johnson & Johnson will present 30+ abstracts at European Hematology Association 2026, highlighting leadership in hematology with data across multiple myeloma and leukemia, and first pivotal data in warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia - Phase 3 results e  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFR) -- The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and funerary objects connected to multiple archaeological sites in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to a notice published by the National Park Service, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior. The inventory was conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, known as NAGPRA.   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Pallone and Raskin Expand Investigation into Paramount Skydance Amid Dangerous Consolidation of Media Conglomerates and Pressure to Relinquish Editorial Control of CNN to President Trump Lawmakers Escalate Scrutiny of Trump Ally David Ellison's Proposed Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition and Coercive Influence Over CBS   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * McIver Marks Anniversary of Delaney Hall Visit by Introducing Tougher ICE Oversight Rules Watson Coleman and Menendez, who were present that day, are co-leading this bill. * Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) will introduce the No Delay for Immigration Oversight Act. The introduction coincides with the one-year anniversary of McIver's first visit to Delaney Hall, which led to the Tru  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin Fights to Stop Cancellation of Offshore Wind Energy Leases That Would Lower Costs * May 13, 2026 Watch Rep. Levin's Remarks Here Washington, D.C.- Today, during a House Appropriations Committee markup, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced an amendment to prevent taxpayer funds from being used by the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the Department of the Interior (DOI) to kill offshor  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman votes for resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, rejects partisan, divisive, and disrespectful alternate resolution * May 13, 2026 Today, during National Police Week, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) voted to pass a bipartisan resolution, H. Res 1252 memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. L  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, May 14 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan awards first doctorate in data science * Rowan University has graduated its first Ph.D. in data science, marking another milestone in its rise toward R1 status as a public research institution. Gulsum Alicioglu of Ankara, Turkey, successfully defended her dissertation, "A Visual Exploration Framework for Explainable Deep Reinforcement Learning." While Rowan celebrated its newest Ph.D.s with a recogni  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 14 -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on May 13, 2026, involving Pratik A. Shukla, associate professor in the Department of Radiology at New Jersey Medical School: * * * Breaking Boundaries in Uterine Fibroid Care A Rutgers Health professor explains how a minimally invasive treatment improves recovery and quality of life By Lavene Gass Uterine fibroids, benign tumors that develop in the uterus, are among the most common gynecologic conditions affec  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on May 14, 2026, at an executive business meeting to advance a 12 nominations and seven bipartisan bills: * * * Good morning. On today's agenda, we have 12 nominations and seven bills. We'll vote on Justin Smith, who is nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Eighth Circuit. We'll also vote on three nominees to the U.S. District Court for the District   more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 14 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Launches New Ad Campaign * Seton Hall has launched a comprehensive new image advertising campaign across northern New Jersey, bringing the University's message - and its Pirate pride - to some of the region's busiest and most visible public spaces, from Newark Liberty International Airport to Hoboken Terminal. Throughout the spring and summer, the campaign will appear across the New Jersey T  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Troublefield Becomes President-Elect of Association * NEW BRUNSWICK - Essex County attorney G. Glennon Troublefield was sworn in as president-elect of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the state's largest professional organization of judges, lawyers and legal professionals. He was installed during the NJSBA 2026 Annual Meeting and Convention. He is on  more

ALBANY, New York, May 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at the New York State Association for Affordable Housing's 27th Annual Conference * Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered remarks at the New York State Association for Affordable Housing's 27th annual conference and highlighted her "Let Them Build" agenda. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV q  more