WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, posted the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * 95 Local Organizations and Leaders Call on New Jersey Lawmakers to Restore $2.5 Million to Fund the State's Civic Information Consortium State money for the groundbreaking local-news initiative will support journalism in communities that legacy media often overlook - TRENTON -- On Wednesday, a diverse coalition of 95 New  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related   more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 11 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Supporting New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings * Attorney General Clark Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING NEW YORK MEASURES ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY IN STATE BUILDINGS * Raoul Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect Our Courts Act  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, Salazar Introduce Bill to Protect Seniors from Crypto ATM Scams * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL-06) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) introduced the Stop Crypto ATM Scams Act, bipartisan legislation to provide strong protections for potential fraud victims, require that crypto ATM companies comply with robust anti-money laundering and anti-fraud measures, and help  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Raises Constitutional and Privacy Concerns with New Jersey Kids Code Act * Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association will testify today before the New Jersey Senate Committee on Law and Public Safety in opposition to S 3413, the "New Jersey Kids Code Act," warning that the legislation raises significant constitutional   more

NEWARK, New Jersey, June 12 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Construction Workers Get Mental Health Support from NJIT Initiative Written by: Mindy Weisberger Construction is a physically demanding profession. But for many in the industry, a far greater challenge is managing mental and emotional well-being. Anxiety, depression, substance abuse and addiction in construction workers often go unreported and untreated. Long workdays, hazardous conditions,  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finalized revisions to reporting requirements for the Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Grant Programs. The rule takes effect on July 13, 2026, and is intended to reduce administrative burdens on states while maintaining compliance with statutory requirements governing highway safety grants. NHTSA said the change follows feedback from state highway safety offices, th  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Attorney Sheila Slocum Hollis Named Professional Lawyer of the Year * WASHINGTON, D.C., June 11, 2026 -Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that Sheila Slocum Hollis has been named a Professional Lawyer of the Year by the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law. This honor recognizes attorneys selected by county and specialty bar assoc  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a State Implementation Plan submitted by New York to satisfy Clean Air Act requirements for maintaining compliance with the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter standard in the Metropolitan Area. The final rule covers the second 10-year maintenance period for PM2.5 and applies to the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island maintenance area. The maintenance area includes Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange,   more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, June 11 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * First-ever Arts in Health Conference at Rowan highlights innovation in healing through the arts * Rowan's George Family Center for Healing Arts hosted the first-ever Arts in Health Conference, bringing together healthcare professionals, educators, students, artists and community leaders from across the state. During the May 27 event, attendees explored a simple but powerful question: how can the arts help us   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 11 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following statement: * * * Statement by Governor Sherrill on Securing Federal Disaster Designation for New Jersey * "Federal relief is now within reach for New Jersey farmers. "After an April cold snap dealt millions of dollars in losses to farms across our state, I declared a State of Emergency and wrote to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, urging a Disaster Designation for New Jersey. Through   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 11 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont, Connecticut Department of Public Health Urge Residents To Stay Informed, Not Alarmed Amid Disease Outbreaks and Increased International Travel Locally for Global Soccer Tournament * DPH Monitoring Ebola, Mpox, Measles, H5N1 and Other Infectious Disease Threats; Connecticut Residents and Visitors Encouraged To Take Commonsense Precautions (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 11 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * History Majors Prepare New Exhibit * This past semester, Seton Hall students made history! Those in the History Department 's new Public History Practicum worked with Thomas Rzeznik, Ph.D., to prepare a one-room exhibit on "Revolutionary Catholics" for the American Catholic Historical Society in Philadelphia. The exhibit, planned to coincide with this year's 250th anniversary of American independence,  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, June 11 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * How cells respond to electrical cues and what it means for human health * Susy Kohout, Ph.D. Biophysicist Areas of expertise: Biophysics, cell biology, electrical and chemical cell signaling More information It's fairly common knowledge that the human brain is electrical, meaning its cells communicate through tiny bursts of electricity. But what about, say, the pancreas? "All of our cells are ele  more

RARITAN, New Jersey, June 12 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * IMAAVY(R) (nipocalimab-aahu) demonstrates durable hemoglobin response and rapid onset of effect in pivotal Phase 2/3 study in warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA), an autoantibody-driven disease with no FDA-approved therapies * Patients in the IMAAVY 30 mg/kg treatment groupa achieved statistically significant durable hemoglobin responseb, with mean hemoglobin   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * In Face of Extreme Delays, Pallone Demands Urgent Action from Amtrak as 2026 World Cup Arrives in New Jersey * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today demanded urgent action from Amtrak leadership following weeks of service disruptions along the Northeast Corridor, warning that the rail system's recent failures raise serious concerns about its readiness to handle the m  more

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, June 12 -- Schneider Electric, a developer of connected technologies and solutions to manage energy, issued the following news release: * * * JFK New Terminal One Releases ESG Report Highlighting Innovation, Energy Resilience and Sustainability Progress Schneider Electric partnership supports one of the most innovative and energy-efficient airport terminal developments in the U.S. - The New Terminal One at JFK, the company delivering the new, world-class internation  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 11 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: ** * Johnson & Johnson Expands U.S. Availability of TECNIS PureSee IOL, an Advanced Lens Option for Cataract Surgeons and Patients * Jacksonville, FL- June 11, 2026 - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is expanding the U.S. roll-out of its latest advancement in presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses (PC-IOLs). TECNIS PureSee IOL is an extended depth of focus (EDOF) lens de  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging Virginia Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones, and Commonwealth Attorney for Fairfax, Virginia Steve Descano challenging their unconstitutional attempt to regulate federal law enforcement of  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered.   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics. According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night.  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%. The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states. The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were e  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Mullin Introduces Bill to Harden Infrastructure Against Impacts of Climate Change * WASHINGTON - Representative Kevin Mullin (D-Calif.), and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), introduced their Federal Flood Risk Management Act, legislation to ensure that federally-funded infrastructure projects are built to withstand the impacts of climate c  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Need Diversity Credits? Register for Cultural Competency in Mediation on June 22 * The June 26 CLE extension deadline is approaching for attorneys who missed the Dec. 31 compliance deadline. Attorneys who still need diversity credits can satisfy the requirement by registering for Cultural Competency in Mediation on June 22. Those who have already completed  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 10 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * New Environmental Branding Request Form * The Division of University Relations introduced a new request form for environmental branding projects, now available on the Brand Standards website. The process enhancement streamlines and simplifies the launching of these projects while enhancing campus identity and cohesion. The integration of Seton Hall's unique visual identity into our physical spaces  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following statement on June 9, 2026: * * * Rep. Smith votes to advance the Faster Labor Contracts Act Securing protections for America's workers - Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) issued the following statement after voting to advance the Faster Labor Contracts Act (HR 5408) in the U.S. House of Representatives. Smith was joined by fellow New Jersey Republican, Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-02), in supporting final passage of the bill: "T  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Researcher at U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory wins prestigious plasma science prize Mate Lampert, a staff research physicist at the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), has been awarded the Karoly Simonyi Memorial Plaque from the Hungarian Nuclear Society for his "achievements in the development of beam dia  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, June 11 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan University and Nebius collaborate to advance AI education and workforce development * Glassboro, N.J. -In alignment with New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill's call for data-center companies to invest in the communities they serve and help create high-quality local jobs, Rowan University and Nebius, the AI cloud company, are working together to expand AI education and strengthen the state's innovation wor  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Smith thanks Trump Administration for commitment to protecting unaccompanied migrant children and combating human trafficking DOJ, DHS, and HHS have located 146,000 unaccompanied minors - Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), the author of five major anti-human trafficking laws, praised Trump Administration officials--including Acting U.S. Attorney General (AG) Todd Blanche and U.S. Secretary  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Smith, Brecheen, Lankford lead letter to EPA Admin. Zeldin urging addition of chemical abortion drug mifepristone to list of contaminants in public water systems Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK), and Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) led 16 members of Congress in sending a comment letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, urging the additi  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 11 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Every Gift Tells A Story: Mary VanLeer M.Eng. '12 VanLeer Legacy Gift Empowers Future Innovators in Systems Engineering - Mary VanLeer M.Eng. '12 and her husband William are helping shape the future of systems engineering at Stevens through a transformative estate gift. Their bequest establishes the William L. and Mary D. VanLeer Endowed Scholarship and the Mary VanLeer M.Eng. '12 Endowed Resear  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 11 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * How Stevens Professor Jia Mi Is Helping Advance the Future of Marine Energy Named a 2026 Offshore Technology Emerging Leader, Mi is tackling some of offshore energy's biggest challenges while preparing students for careers in ocean engineering - Jia Mi, assistant professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been selected as one  more

ALBANY, New York, June 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * To Kick Off the FIFA World Cup, Governor Hochul and the NYNJ Host Committee Highlight Activations Across the State for New Yorkers to Enjoy Once-in-a-lifetime Event * To kick off the start of FIFA World Cup 2026(tm), Governor Kathy Hochul and the NYNJ Host Committee today highlighted activations across New York State to ensure New Yorkers in every community get to enjoy the World Cup. From st  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, June 10 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * UTulsa alumna, grad student receive Fulbright U.S. Scholar English Teaching Awards * The University of Tulsa is proud to announce that one student and one recent alumna have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Awards for the 2026-27 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Xayda Alexander of Owasso graduated in 2025 with b  more

ALBANY, New York, June 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Celebrates the Start of the World Cup at the Opening of NYNJ World Cup 2026 Queens Group Stage HQ * Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the start of the FIFA World Cup at the opening of the NYNJ World Cup 2026 Queens Group Stage HQ. Governor Hochul was joined at this event by State and local leaders, FIFA World Cup NYNJ Host Committee  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Cramer Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating the Historic and Cultural Significance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup * Bipartisan resolution welcomes the international community to the first FIFA tournament to be jointly hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch and U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) today led their colleagues   more

WAYNE, New Jersey, June 12 -- William Paterson University issued the following news: * * * William Paterson Vice President George Kacenga Among 29 Selected Nationwide for Prestigious Higher Education Leadership Program By William Paterson George F. Kacenga, William Paterson University's vice president for enrollment management, has been selected for the 2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative, a prestigious leadership development program of the American Association of State Colleges and Univer  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 11 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Wyoming Wells Fargo Bank Branch Employees Latest Group to Win Freedom from Unwanted CWA Union Bosses * Once CWA union officials' attempt to block election failed, union once again conceded defeat rather than contest decertification election Casper, WY (June 11, 2026) - Employees at a Wells Fargo branch in Casper have successfully regained their independence from Co  more