Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey
NEW REPORT: Shady Super PAC Meddling in NY-17 Primary "is a GOP Front"
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW REPORT: Shady Super PAC Meddling in NY-17 Primary "is a GOP Front"
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Shady "Progressive Champions PAC" is linked to Mike Johnson's Congressional Leadership Fund and network of sham 'progressive' PACs
A new investigative report from Popular Information reveals that the shadowy "Progressive Champions PAC" is directly linked to Speaker Mike Johnson's Congressional Leadership F
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A.G. Davenport Announces Criminal Conviction in Elder Financial Exploitation Case, Highlights Ongoing Efforts to Prevent Elder Abuse as New Jersey Observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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AG Davenport Announces Criminal Conviction in Elder Financial Exploitation Case, Highlights Ongoing Efforts to Prevent Elder Abuse as New Jersey Observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that a North Jersey financial adviser is facing up to 10 years in state prison after a jury found him guilty of stealing m
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A.G. Davenport Announces New Jersey Has Joined $36.5 Million Settlement With CVS Pharmacy
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces New Jersey Has Joined $36.5 Million Settlement With CVS Pharmacy
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) announced that New Jersey joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from
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AG Campbell Secures Final Victory As Court Dismisses Trump Administration's Appeal In Case Over Federal Offshore Wind Permitting Pause
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 15 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures Final Victory As Court Dismisses Trump Administration's Appeal In Case Over Federal Offshore Wind Permitting Pause
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 18 attorneys general today celebrated the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit's dismissal of the Trump Administration's appeal of the stat
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights for Action on Microplastics in Our Drinking Water
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 15 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights for Action on Microplastics in Our Drinking Water
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is applauding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for researching microplastics found in drinking water but is pushing the agency to require monitoring of microplastics to better understand the risks they pose to our communities.
"Everyone
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Breakthrough T1D Presents New Jersey Resident Gina Gehan with the 2025 Huntsman Family Community Engagement Award
NEW YORK, June 15 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, posted the following news release:
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Breakthrough T1D Presents New Jersey Resident Gina Gehan with the 2025 Huntsman Family Community Engagement Award
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Annual award recognizes outstanding Breakthrough T1D volunteer leadership
Randolph, N.J. and New York, June 15, 2026 -Breakthrough T1D, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, proudly an
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Brown Files Resolution Recognizing June as Black Music Month
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Brown Files Resolution Recognizing June as Black Music Month
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), co-chair of the Congressional Rock and Roll Caucus, has introduced a resolution to recognize June as Black Music Month. This resolution highlights how Black musical artistry has influenced and shaped American history and calls on Americans to support Black artists and programs that el
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Congressman Van Drew: The Demonization of ICE Must Stop
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Van Drew: The Demonization of ICE Must Stop
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after reports that an ICE agent was struck by a vehicle during an enforcement operation in Stafford Township, New Jersey.
"ICE agents put their lives on the line every day to enforce our nation's laws and protect our communities," said Congressman Van Dre
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EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan to Address Contamination on Properties at the Former Kil-Tone Co. Superfund Site Floodplain in Vineland, New Jersey
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan to Address Contamination on Properties at the Former Kil-Tone Co. Superfund Site Floodplain in Vineland, New Jersey
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Vineland, N.J. \- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cleanup plan to remove arsenic- and lead-contaminated soil from floodplain properties along the Tarkiln Branch in Vineland, New Jersey. The proposal calls for excavating contam
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Forbes Releases New Podcast, "A Different Take," Hosted By Marketing Leader Linda Boff
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, June 16 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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Forbes Releases New Podcast, "A Different Take," Hosted By Marketing Leader Linda Boff
New Forbes podcast series unpacks the strategy, risks, and cultural impact behind the world's most talked-about marketing campaigns
Season 1 examines one of the most closely watched marketing stories in recent years: Coca-Cola and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in advertising
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Governor Sherrill and Attorney General Davenport Launch Initiative to Crack Down on Junk Fees in New Jersey
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 15 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release:
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Governor Sherrill and Attorney General Davenport Launch Initiative to Crack Down on Junk Fees in New Jersey
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TRENTON - Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced coordinated executive actions aimed at reducing and eliminating junk fees in New Jersey to advance their shared goal of making New Jersey more affordable for working families and cost-burd
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House Energy & Commerce Ranking Member Pallone Issues Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on Health Care Transparency Legislation
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on June 10, 2026, at a Health Subcommittee hearing entitled "Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: Examining Policies to Increase Health Care Transparency":
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Almost one year after passage of Republicans' Big Ugly Bill, health care prices are skyrocketing, hospitals and clinics are closing, and health care workers are being lai
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James Beard Foundation Celebrates Senator Lujan as 2026 Impact Award Honoree for National Leadership on Nutrition Programs
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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James Beard Foundation Celebrates Senator Lujan as 2026 Impact Award Honoree for National Leadership on Nutrition Programs
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Recognizing visionary changemakers leading the way toward a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient food system-Senator Ben Ray Lujan, CHIRLA, Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, ReFED, and Southern Smoke Foundation
(c) Photographer for James Beard Foundation, Max Flatow
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Kelly, Schumer, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Rebuild American Manufacturing, Lower Costs, and Create Good-Paying Jobs
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Schumer, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Rebuild American Manufacturing, Lower Costs, and Create Good-Paying Jobs
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Landmark Legislation Boosts Domestic Manufacturing and Alleviates Supply Chain Crises That Raise Costs for American Families and Jeopardize National Security
Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Jack Reed (D-RI), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Cory Booker (D-NJ), E
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Legal 500 U.S. 2026 Ranks Hausfeld as Top-Tier in Antitrust for the 17th Consecutive Year and Reaffirms Rankings in Technology & Data Breach, With New Recognition in Product Liability
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Hausfeld, a law firm, issued the following news:
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The Legal 500 US 2026 ranks Hausfeld as top-tier in Antitrust for the 17th consecutive year and reaffirms rankings in Technology & Data Breach, with new recognition in Product Liability
In its 2026 US rankings, The Legal 500 once again recognized Hausfeld's exceptional capabilities in Antitrust, Technology & Data Breach and, new this year, Product Liability.
Antitrust - Civil Litigation/Class Actions: Plaintiff
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N.J. Environmental Protection Dept. Formally Adopts Site Remediation Standards For PFAS Compounds Including PFNA, PFOA, PFOS and GENX
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 16 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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NJDEP FORMALLY ADOPTS SITE REMEDIATION STANDARDS FOR PFAS COMPOUNDS INCLUDING PFNA, PFOA, PFOS AND GENX
Affirming the Sherrill Administration's commitment to protecting public health and the environment from PFAS contamination, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection today formally adopted regulations that set site remediation standards
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N.J. Environmental Protection Dept.: Sherrill Administration Launches Public Vote to Name New State Park as First-Phase Tree-Planting Begins
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 16 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release:
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SHERRILL ADMINISTRATION LAUNCHES PUBLIC VOTE TO NAME NEW STATE PARK AS FIRST-PHASE TREE-PLANTING BEGINS
The Sherrill Administration today invited the public to vote on the name of New Jersey's newest state park, informally known as the greenway, and commenced the next major milestone in the park's development with the ceremonial planting of trees by Department of Envi
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New contracting structure at ACC equals integrated armaments lifecycle
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, June 15 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news:
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New contracting structure at ACC equals integrated armaments lifecycle
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Army Contracting Command (ACC) officially integrated the capabilities of ACC-New Jersey (ACC-NJ) into ACC-Rock Island Arsenal (ACC-RIA) on May 4, creating a unified contracting powerhouse to oversee the entire lifecycle of Army armaments and ammunition. This strategic consolidation was executed to streamline acquisit
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Newberry College Presents Bishop Aebishcer With Honorary Degree
NEWBERRY, South Carolina, June 15 -- Newberry College posted the following news:
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Newberry College Presents Bishop Aebishcer With Honorary Degree
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Newberry, S.C. \- On Friday, Newberry College awarded Bishop Virginia S. "Ginny" Aebischer an honorary degree during the second day of the annual South Carolina Synod Assembly, held this year in Columbia, S.C. The College recognized Aebischer for her dedicated service and leadership within the Synod and her contributions to the ministry and
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NJICLE Presents: Construction Law Symposium 2026
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release:
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NJICLE Presents: Construction Law Symposium 2026
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Join NJICLE on June 24 for this year's Construction Law Symposium, where an expert panel will walk through the full life cycle of a construction project from both legal and technical perspectives. From groundbreaking to close-out, attendees will gain practical insight into every major phase of a commercial
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NJIT Joins 'Tear the Paper Ceiling' Campaign to Advance Skills-First Workforce Opportunity
NEWARK, New Jersey, June 16 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Joins 'Tear the Paper Ceiling' Campaign to Advance Skills-First Workforce Opportunity
New Jersey Institute of Technology, through its professional education and workforce development division the Learning and Development Initiative (LDI), announced its support of the growing national skills-first movement by joining the Tear the Paper Ceiling public awareness campaign led by the Ad Coun
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NJIT Ph.D. Researcher Wins NASA FINESST Award to Probe Mysteries of 'White-Light' Solar Flares
NEWARK, New Jersey, June 16 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Ph.D. Researcher Wins NASA FINESST Award to Probe Mysteries of 'White-Light' Solar Flares
Written by: Jesse Jenkins
In 1859, astronomer Richard Carrington witnessed a sudden flash from the Sun. The flare was followed by an extreme geomagnetic storm that produced auroras at unusually low latitudes and disrupted telegraph systems around the world.
The event later became known as the Ca
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NJSBA Career Center Helps Attorneys Find Their Next Professional Journey - Posting Ads is Free for NJSBA Members
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release:
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NJSBA Career Center Helps Attorneys Find Their Next Professional Journey - Posting Ads is Free for NJSBA Members
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Check out new job openings in the New Jersey legal market through the NJSBA Career Center. NJSBA members have exclusive access to view the latest job listings and can post ads at no cost.
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No Labels Issues Commentary: Locked Out of Democracy
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton:
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Locked Out of Democracy
With fewer competitive House races and a new redistricting arms race underway, voters need more choices - not fewer.
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According to the Cook Political Report, only 35 of this year's 435 House races are considered competitive. In the other 400, the general election is
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Rep. Gregory W. Meeks and Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring Black Music Month
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gregory W. Meeks and Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring Black Music Month
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Reps. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Shontel Brown (OH-11), Andre Carson (IN-07), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), introduced a bicameral resolution recognizing the extraordinary contributions of Black music to America's cultural and artistic heritage. The House and Senate resolutions also
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Rutgers: How Gun Violence Exposure Drives Racial Health Disparities
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 16 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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How Gun Violence Exposure Drives Racial Health Disparities
Rutgers researchers say Black and Hispanic Americans experience worse self-rated and chronic health than white Americans
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Higher exposure to gun violence among Black and Hispanic Americans helps explain persistent racial disparities in both general health and chronic health diagnoses, according to Rutgers researchers.
Their study, pu
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Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation To Rebuild American Manufacturing, Lower Costs, And Create Good-Paying Jobs
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation To Rebuild American Manufacturing, Lower Costs, And Create Good-Paying Jobs
Landmark Legislation Would Expand The Export-Import Bank's Mission And Tools To Break The Cycle Of Supply Chain Crises That Raise Costs For American Families And Jeopardize National Secu
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Sun Chemical to Showcase Natural Color Innovations at IFT FIRST 2026
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, June 16 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news on June 15, 2026:
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Sun Chemical to showcase natural color innovations at IFT FIRST 2026
Sun Chemical will showcase its latest natural color innovations for food and beverage applications at IFT FIRST, taking place July 12-15, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. At booth 2581, the company will highlight a portfolio of high performance natural color solutions designed to help manufa
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TCNJ and Mercer County Technical Schools Launch AI and Robotics Dual Enrollment Pathway to Build New Jersey's Future Workforce
EWING, New Jersey, June 11 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news:
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TCNJ and Mercer County Technical Schools launch AI and robotics dual enrollment pathway to build New Jersey's future workforce
On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, The College of New Jersey and Mercer County Technical Schools celebrated the launch of a groundbreaking dual enrollment partnership that will provide high school students with a direct pathway into the rapidly expanding fields of artificial intelligenc
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What's New in Microsoft 365 - June 2026
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 15 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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What's New in Microsoft 365 - June 2026
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Microsoft Copilot: In-App Features Limited to Licensed Users
Microsoft has updated Copilot licensing, and Copilot features within Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote are now available only to users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Users without a license can continue to use Copilot Chat through the Microsoft 365 Copilot app or on the web for AI-powered
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