Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey
A.G. Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis
24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling over unlawful tariffs
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Attorney General Jay Jones joined 23 other Attorneys General today to defend a major court victory on behalf of Virginians. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down Presid
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Agriculture Secretary Rollins Testifies Before House Agriculture Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins from a June 4, 2026, hearing on supporting farmers and ranchers through trade, nutrition policy and farm security:
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Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Craig, and distinguished members of the Committee: I appreciate the opportunity to be back before you to provide an update on the Department of Agriculture since we last met nearly one year ago. I am proud of the wo
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Amneal Pharmaceuticals Provides Detailed Recommendations for FDA Scale-up and Post-Approval Changes Guidance Revision
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, a Bridgewater, New Jersey-based affordable medicines company, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's solicitation for feedback on guidance related to scale-up and post-approval changes for pharmaceutical dosage forms. The letter provides in-depth suggestions aimed at modernizing and refining the FDA's existing SUPAC guidance to better align with contemporary scientific knowledge, risk-ba
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Amplifying Voices, Breaking Multiple Barriers
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 9 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Amplifying Voices, Breaking Multiple Barriers
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On Friday, April 24, 2026, Seton Hall University's College of Human Development, Culture, and Media proudly hosted the inaugural signature event of its Master of Arts in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership (LEEL) program: ": A Conversation with Women Leaders in Criminal Justice."
The event, convened in the University Center Event Lounge, was envisioned
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Mayes today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully impose tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The Tr
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Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid
ALBANY, New York, June 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid
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June 9, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS) for fraudulently overbilling Medicaid for insulin prescriptions. From 2010
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Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, June 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs
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24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully imp
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Barnes & Noble Announces 2026 Discover Prize Finalists
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, June 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release:
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Barnes & Noble Announces 2026 Discover Prize Finalists
New York, NY - June 5, 2026 - Today Barnes & Noble announces its Discover Prize finalists, featuring six exceptional debut novels published in 2026. For decades, Barnes & Noble booksellers have been at the forefront of championing up-and-coming authors, propelling m
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Barnes & Thornburg Recognized as a 'Leading Law Firm' by Bloomberg Law
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 10 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Barnes & Thornburg Recognized as a 'Leading Law Firm' by Bloomberg Law
Barnes & Thornburg has been selected for inclusion in Bloomberg Law's 2026 "Leading Law Firms," an empirical ranking that evaluates firms on a holistic set of performance indicators.
The list highlights firms around the world across five critical areas of value: financial strength, talent, growth, technology and in
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Blumenthal & Frost Introduce the Right to Record Act
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal & Frost Introduce the Right to Record Act
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[WASHINGTON, DC] - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) introduced the Right to Record Act, a bicameral bill to protect individuals' First Amendment rights while engaging with federal law enforcement officers. The new legislation is being introduced as protests and public d
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Catholic League Issues Commentary: Why Are These People Called 'Progressives'?
NEW YORK, June 10 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on June 9, 2026, by President Bill Donohue:
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WHY ARE THESE PEOPLE CALLED "PROGRESSIVES"?
So-called progressives are expected to deliver progress, but these days most of those who describe themselves as such are more likely to deliver anarchy.
Darializa Avil
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Clover Hill Dairy Recalls Soft Ricotta/Requeson Cheese Due to Possible Health Risk
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Clover Hill Dairy Recalls Soft Ricotta/Requeson Cheese Due to Possible Health Risk
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Company Announcement Date: June 09, 2026
FDA Publish Date: June 09, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Company Name: Clover Hill Dairy, LLC.
Brand Name: C
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Congressman Van Drew Advances More Than $43 Million in South Jersey Priorities Through House Appropriations Committee
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Van Drew Advances More Than $43 Million in South Jersey Priorities Through House Appropriations Committee
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that more than $43 million in funding for South Jersey projects and priorities has been approved by the House Appropriations Committee as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations process. Next, the funding will go to
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Congressman Van Drew Calls on Governor Sherrill to Bring State Police Back to Delaney Hall
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Van Drew Calls on Governor Sherrill to Bring State Police Back to Delaney Hall
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Governor Sherrill calling on her to bring New Jersey State Police back to Delaney Hall ICE facility to work with local law enforcement and restore order.
"We are a nation of laws, and this is America," said Congressman Van Drew. "What we
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Congresswoman Pou Offers Measures to Strengthen Detention Oversight, Protect World Cup
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Pou Offers Measures to Strengthen Detention Oversight, Protect World Cup
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Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee and the top Democrat on Congress's task force overseeing World Cup security, today offered a series of amendments to the Senate-passed immigration reconciliation bill to increase accountability and protect the FIFA World Cup ki
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Former Taliban Commander Sentenced To 42 Years In Prison For Hostage Taking And Providing Material Support For Acts Of Terrorism Resulting In Death
NEW YORK, June 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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Former Taliban Commander Sentenced To 42 Years In Prison For Hostage Taking And Providing Material Support For Acts Of Terrorism Resulting In Death
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Acting Attorney General for the United States, Todd Blanche, Assistant Attorney General for National Security, John A. Eisenberg, Director o
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From Classroom to Job Site: How Pennoni and NJIT Are Building an Engineering Partnership
NEWARK, New Jersey, June 10 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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From Classroom to Job Site: How Pennoni and NJIT Are Building an Engineering Partnership
By the time Celine Jobson arrived at Pennoni, she had already seen engineering from several angles.
A senior biomedical engineering student at New Jersey Institute of Technology with a minor in legal studies, Jobson had built experience in research, municipal work and industry settings. At Pennoni, thou
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GOP-Controlled Congress Continues to Ignore Human Rights Issues as House Votes to Give ICE $70 Billion MORE in Funds
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 10 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following statement on June 9, 2026:
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GOP-controlled Congress Continues to Ignore Human Rights Issues as House Votes to Give ICE $70 Billion MORE in Funds
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives today voted to give ICE a staggering $70 billion more in funds, choosing to do Trump's bidding rather than address the ever-increasing human rights violations happening at ICE detention centers, where
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Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Multiple Days of Extreme Heat
ALBANY, New York, June 9 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Multiple Days of Extreme Heat
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Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to prepare for a multi-day stretch of high outdoor temperatures that will impact areas across the state beginning Wednesday and continuing through the weekend. Scattered thunderstorms are also possible across the state Wednesday and Thursday, with the potential for sev
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Hackensack Meridian Health Urges CMS to Adjust Medicare Payment Policies for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Hackensack Meridian Health, based in Iselin, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's proposed rule on the Fiscal Year 2027 Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System rate update. HMH emphasized the need for CMS to reconsider its proposed 2.3 percent payment increase for IPFs and to revise its current wage index policies to better reflect labor cost variations and workforce
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Hawaii A.G. Lopez, 19 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Federation Internationale De L'Automobile, Formula 1 Group
HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 10 (TNSletter) -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to Federation Internationale de l'Automobile and Formula 1 Group:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 8, 2026
Stefano Domenicali, CEO
Formula 1 Group
2 St. James's Market
London, SW1Y 4AH
United Kingdom
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President
Federation Internationale de l'Automobile
8 place de la Concorde
75008 Paris
France
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Dear Mr. Domenicali and Mr.
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House Overwhelmingly Passes Smith Bill to Reauthorize and Strengthen U.S. International Religious Freedom Board
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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House overwhelmingly passes Smith bill to reauthorize and strengthen U.S. international religious freedom board
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Reauthorization Act of 2026 (HR 1744), legislation authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) to extend and authorize annual appropriations for USCIRF
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ICYMI: NJDOH Launches Public Health Resource Hub Ahead of 2026 World Cup
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 9 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: NJDOH Launches Public Health Resource Hub Ahead of 2026 World Cup
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TRENTON, NJ \- With the 2026 FIFA World Cup(tm) just days away, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) today announced the launch of the World Cup 2026 Health Hub, a comprehensive public health resource designed to keep fans, residents, and visitors safe throughout the tournament. The tournament is expected
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Johnson & Johnson Addresses Challenges in Digital Health Technologies in Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Johnson and Johnson, Titusville, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration concerning the agency's request for information on advancing the use of digital health technologies in clinical investigations for drugs and biological products. The letter outlines multiple regulatory challenges Johnson & Johnson sees as barriers to the efficient and consistent integration of DHTs in clinical trials and offers recommendations for FDA to impro
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Kean Announces Launch of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Kean Announces Launch of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge
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(June 8, 2026) LEBANON BOROUGH, NJ - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced the opening of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge, the official STEM competition of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015, this nationwide effort allows students to compete agains
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Maestro Cares Foundation Launch Four $8000 Scholarships
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 9 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Maestro Cares Foundation Launch Four $8000 Scholarships
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The Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute at Seton Hall University is proud to announce a new partnership with the Maestro Cares Foundation that will provide four renewable scholarships valued at $8,000 each to undergraduate students pursuing their educational dreams.
Open to students who maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and qualify through FAFSA, these
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Masayoshi Son Reclaims Top Spot On 2026 Forbes List Of Japan's 50 Richest
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, June 10 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release:
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Masayoshi Son Reclaims Top Spot On 2026 Forbes List Of Japan's 50 Richest
Collective wealth of Japan's 50 Richest grows 29% to US$294 Billion
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SINGAPORE - SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son reclaims the No. 1 spot on the 2026 Forbes list of Japan's 50 Richest. Son last topped the list in 2021. The complete list can be found here and www.forbesjapan.com/feat/japanrich, as well as in the June issue of
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N.J. Health Dept. Launches Public Health Resource Hub Ahead of 2026 World Cup
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 10 -- The New Jersey Department of Health issued the following news release:
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NJDOH Launches Public Health Resource Hub Ahead of 2026 World Cup
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup(TM) just days away, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) today announced the launch of the World Cup 2026 Health Hub, a comprehensive public health resource designed to keep fans, residents, and visitors safe throughout the tournament. The tournament is expected to bring more than 1.2
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N.J. Labor & Workfoce Development Dept. Posts the Names of Three Businesses With Outstanding Wage, Benefit and Tax Law Violations to Its Workplace Accountability in Labor List
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 10 -- The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release:
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NJDOL Posts the Names of Three Businesses with Outstanding Wage, Benefit and Tax Law Violations to its Workplace Accountability in Labor List (AKA 'The WALL')
In June, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) added the names of three new businesses to its Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL), bringing the total number to
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Rep. Smith Votes to Fund Critical Programs at the Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following statement on June 9, 2026:
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Rep. Smith votes to fund critical programs at the Department of Homeland Security
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) issued the following statement after voting to send the Secure America Act (S. 2) to President Trump's desk, which will provide funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) through Fiscal Year 2029:
"Since the beginning of this Con
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Rowan and Finishing Trades Institute of DC 14 Chicago expand degree pathways for union apprentices
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, June 9 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Rowan and Finishing Trades Institute of DC 14 Chicago expand degree pathways for union apprentices
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Rowan University and Finishing Trades Institute of DC 14 Chicago (FTICHI) formalized a new academic partnership May 18 during a ceremonial signing ceremony at FTICHI's training center in Berkeley, Illinois. The agreement creates a new educational pathway for union apprentices to earn a college degree in constru
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Science and Conversion in the Scientific Revolution
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 9 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Science and Conversion in the Scientific Revolution
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The Stanley Jaki Academy for Theology and Science at Seton Hall University will host a lecture by historian of science Nuno Castel-Branco, Ph.D., entitled "The Anatomy of a Conversion: Nicolaus Steno and the Search for Certainty in the Scientific Revolution." The event will take place at 4 p.m., September 22, in the Chancellor's Suite, University Ce
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Simply Disgraceful! Moms Say Fund Care, Not ICE!
BELLEVUE, Washington, June 9 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release:
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Simply Disgraceful! Moms Say Fund Care, Not ICE!
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Statement of Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director and CEO of MomsRising, the online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, on the reconciliation bill the U.S. Senate and U.S. House passed t
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Verisk CargoNet Assists in Manhattan DA Cargo Theft Indictment Targeting Multi-State Impersonation Ring
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, June 10 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news:
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Verisk CargoNet Assists in Manhattan DA Cargo Theft Indictment Targeting Multi-State Impersonation Ring
Verisk CargoNet, the transportation and cargo theft analytics division of Verisk, supported law enforcement efforts tied to an indictment announced by the Manhattan District Attorney on June 3, 2026. According to the indictment, an organized, multi-state cargo theft operati
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Wave of Support: Pro-Life Allies Across America Rally Behind ACLJ for Pregnancy Resource Centers
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement by senior associate counsel Nathan Moelker:
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A Wave of Support: Pro-Life Allies Across America Rally Behind ACLJ for Pregnancy Resource Centers
When the government decides to use its power to silence those who defend life, it doesn't just threaten one ministry - it threatens every American's right to speak, to believe, and to serve according to their conscience. That's exactly what's at stake in
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Why sports and politics can't be separated: Rowan historian on the 2026 FIFA World Cup
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, June 9 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Why sports and politics can't be separated: Rowan historian on the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, global attention is once again turning to the intersection of sports, politics and human rights. For Debbie Sharnak, associate professor of history and international studies at Rowan, the tournament offers an opportunity to better understand the concept increasingly shaping conversati
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Wiley Launches Advanced Brain to Push Disciplinary Boundaries Across Neuroscience & Related Fields
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 10 -- Wiley posted the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Wiley Launches Advanced Brain to Push Disciplinary Boundaries Across Neuroscience & Related Fields
The new open access, interdisciplinary journal is dedicated to publishing cutting-edge research and fostering dialogue across the brain-mind continuum
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Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence, today announced the launch of Advanced Brain, an open access,
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