Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey
AG Nessel Secures Final Victory as Court Dismisses Trump Administration's Appeal in Case Over Federal Offshore Wind Permitting Pause
LANSING, Michigan, June 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures Final Victory as Court Dismisses Trump Administration's Appeal in Case Over Federal Offshore Wind Permitting Pause
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 18 attorneys general are celebrating the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit's dismissal (PDF) of the Trump administration's appeal of the states' victory in their lawsuit challe
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As AI Enters the Classroom, ETS's Praxis Expands ProEthica to Prepare Educators for New Challenges
PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 17 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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As AI Enters the Classroom, ETS's Praxis Expands ProEthica to Prepare Educators for New Challenges
ETS's Praxis program, the leading provider of teacher licensure assessments, today announced the expansion of ProEthica, its research based professional ethics program for educators. This expansion introduces new capabilities and content designed to meet the rapidly changing re
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Atlantic Cape Community College: Class of 2026 Alumna Montoya Receives Student of the Year Award by N.J. Council of County Colleges
MAYS LANDING, New Jersey, June 15 -- Atlantic Cape Community College issued the following news:
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Class of 2026 Alumna Alexandra Montoya Receives Student of the Year Award by NJ Council of County Colleges
By: David Zuba, Public Relations Manager and Copywriter, dzuba@atlanticcape.edu
Atlantic Cape Community College Class of 2026 alumna Alexandra Montoya received the New Jersey Council of County Colleges (NJCCC) 2026 Student of the Year Award on Wednesday, June 10 at Hard Rock Hotel & Cas
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES FINAL VICTORY IN LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR HALTING DEVELOPMENT OF WIND ENERGY
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES FINAL VICTORY IN LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR HALTING DEVELOPMENT OF WIND ENERGY
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul won a successful resolution of his lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's unlawful order to freeze all federal permitting for wind energy projects. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit dismissed the Trump administra
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CCM Trustee Paul R. Licitra Receives Prestigious Statewide Leadership Award
RANDOLPH, New Jersey, June 17 -- County College of Morris issued the following news:
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CCM Trustee Paul R. Licitra Receives Prestigious Statewide Leadership Award
Championing Students, Veterans and Workforce Development
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A champion for New Jersey's community colleges, County College of Morris (CCM) Board of Trustees Chair Paul R. Licitra has been honored with the Ronald D. Winthers Trustee Leadership Award at the 2026 New Jersey Community College Awards. Presented by the New Jersey Co
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Centenary Student's Work in Cosmetic Chemistry Garners International Attention
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, June 18 -- Centenary College of Louisiana issued the following news:
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Centenary student's work in cosmetic chemistry garners international attention
Centenary College junior Manasi Desai ('27) and Dr. Joshua Lawrence, associate professor of Chemistry, are getting international attention for their research in cosmetic chemistry. Desai and Lawrence developed a nail polish that turns a fingernail into a touchscreen stylus.
Their goal was to create a clear, nontoxic p
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Curriculum Expands with New Financial Literacy Course
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 17 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Curriculum Expands with New Financial Literacy Course
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Most people will make thousands of money decisions over a lifetime -about budgeting, borrowing, saving and investing -yet few ever take a class on how to make them well. This fall, Seton Hall University is changing that with a new undergraduate course built to give students the knowledge and confidence to navigate their financial futures.
Beginn
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Emporia State University: Class of 5 Educators to Join National Teachers Hall of Fame
EMPORIA, Kansas, June 18 -- Emporia State University issued the following news:
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New Class of 5 Educators to Join National Teachers Hall of Fame
Emporia, Kansas, turns into Teacher Town, USA, in late June to honor the five career educators selected for the National Teachers Hall of Fame's Class of 2026. This is the 34th year for the NTHF induction ceremonies.
The inductees arrive in Emporia on Monday, June 15, for a full week of activities that culminate Saturday, June 20, with the banq
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First Commerce Bank Selects FIS Core Banking to Compete in an AI-Ready Future
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 18 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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First Commerce Bank Selects FIS Core Banking to Compete in an AI-Ready Future
* First Commerce Bank, a $1.8 billion-asset community bank based in New Jersey, has selected FIS HORIZON as its go-forward core banking platform.
* The agreement gives First Commerce Bank access to the full HORIZON ecosystem - an API-enabled platform built for integration flexibility, fin
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Forty Young Leaders Honored by Hunter's NYC Food Policy Center
NEW YORK, June 17 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news:
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Forty Young Leaders Honored by Hunter's NYC Food Policy Center
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A Bronx resident who spent years in New York City's shelter system and now feeds her neighborhood every week.
A farm-education manager teaching Harlem youth to grow their own food.
A coordinator managing one of the first edible food forests on New York City Parks property.
A bilingual case manage
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Greenberg Traurig New Jersey Strengthens Finance Team with Ethan Buttner
MIAMI, Florida, June 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig New Jersey Strengthens Finance Team with Ethan Buttner
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - June 17, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Finance Practice with the addition of Ethan R. Buttner as of counsel in the firm's New Jersey office. Most recently, Buttner served as Senior Vice President and Counsel - Asset Servicing at The Bank of Ne
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Heinrich, Kim, Senate Democrats Host Roundtable on How Trump's War with Iran is Raising Gas Prices & Hurting Working Families
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich, Kim, Senate Democrats Host Roundtable on How Trump's War with Iran is Raising Gas Prices & Hurting Working Families
Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) hosted a roundtable to discuss how the Trump administration's policies, including the war with Iran, have driven up energy costs
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Heinrich, Kim, Senate Democrats Host Roundtable on How Trump's War With Iran is Raising Gas Prices & Hurting Working Families
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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Heinrich, Kim, Senate Democrats Host Roundtable on How Trump's War with Iran is Raising Gas Prices & Hurting Working Families
Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) hosted a roundtable to discuss how the Tru
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James Beard Foundation Celebrates Senator Lujan as 2026 Impact Award Honoree for National Leadership on Nutrition Programs
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- 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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The James Beard Foundation(r) celebrated U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and four other honorees of the 2026 James Beard Impact Awards at a luncheon in Chicago on Sunday, June 14. The event honored five changemakers from across the country whose work is helping to buil
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Publishes Model Policies to Protect Access to Essential Services as Federal Government Continues to Target New Jersey's Immigrant Communities
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Publishes Model Policies to Protect Access to Essential Services as Federal Government Continues to Target New Jersey's Immigrant Communities
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced that the Office of the Attorney General has published six model policies for sensitive locations - including schools, hospitals, shelters, and pl
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N.J. Gov. Sherrill Issues Statement on State's First World Cup Matches
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 17 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following statement on the state's first World Cup matches:
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"Two games down and six to go! It has been incredibly rewarding to see years of preparation pay off this week as New Jersey officially welcomed more than 150,000 fans from around the globe for the first matches of the FIFA World Cup. The tournament is off to a great start in the Garden State.
"Communities across New Jersey are feeling the energy and
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NJDOL Awards $3 Million to Expand Outreach, Education, and Assistance to Community Organizations Providing Critical Support to Workers on Job Rights and Benefits
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 17 -- The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release:
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NJDOL Awards $3 Million to Expand Outreach, Education, and Assistance to Community Organizations Providing Critical Support to Workers on Job Rights and Benefits
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has awarded $3 million in grants through the fifth round of the Cultivating Access, Rights, and Equity (CARE) program to 31 organiza
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Pa. State Sen. Kim Ward Launches Video to Inform Pennsylvanians About the Real Reason Why Energy Bills Remain High
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release:
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Senator Kim Ward Launches Video to Inform Pennsylvanians About the Real Reason Why Energy Bills Remain High
Senator Kim Ward (R-39) launched a video to explain the real reason why energy prices remain high in Pennsylvania. The video is available now on Ward's Pennsylvania energy webpage and social media channels.
"I get asked about skyrocketing electric rates all the time," said
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Secure Final Victory as Court Dismisses Trump Administration's Appeal in Wind Energy Permitting Case
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 15 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure final victory as Court dismisses Trump Administration's appeal in wind energy permitting case
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and a coalition of 18 attorneys general today announced the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit's dismissal of the Trump Administration's appeal of the states' victory in their lawsuit
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Rep. Smith Issues Commentary: Beijing's New Ethnic Unity Law Threatens Faith, Culture and Freedom
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, and Miriam Lexmann, Slovak European Union member of Parliament, issued the following commentary to the Catholic Herald:
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'Beijing's new ethnic unity law threatens faith, culture and freedom'
Beijing calls its new law "ethnic unity." The phrase is meant to reassure the world. It should alarm it.
Every country needs social peace. Every nation needs a shared civic identity. But the Chinese Communist Party is not asking Tibetans, Uyghur
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Rutgers: Urban Rodents May Be Evolving Against Common Poisons
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 18 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Urban Rodents May Be Evolving Against Common Poisons
Rutgers researchers find signs that rats and mice are adapting to decades of rodenticide use
By Kitta MacPherson
For years, pest control professionals throughout the Northeast have reported a troubling pattern. In some neighborhoods, rodents seemed increasingly more difficult to eliminate, even when standard control methods were used.
Now r
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Senators Markey and Blunt Rochester, Leader Schumer, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status Amid Trump Administration Attacks
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senators Markey and Blunt Rochester, Leader Schumer, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status Amid Trump Administration Attacks
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Bill Text (PDF)
Washington (June 17, 2026) - Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), along with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and 16 other Senate colleagues, today intro
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Seton Hall Graduate Student's Research Published
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 17 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Seton Hall Graduate Student's Research Published
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Grace Heugel, a graduate student in the Counseling M.A. Program in the Department of Professional Psychology and Family Therapy, had her research published by the American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR). Grace and her professor, Krista Figueroa, M.A., CSPC, worked together on developing Grace's research and synthesizing he
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Stevens Professor Dibyendu 'Dibs' Sarkar Receives Fulbright Specialist Award for Environmental Remediation Project in India
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 18 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Stevens Professor Dibyendu "Dibs" Sarkar Receives Fulbright Specialist Award for Environmental Remediation Project in India
Dr. Sarkar will work with faculty and students at the Birla Institute of Technology to help address soil and water degradation in Jharkhand
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Dibyendu "Dibs" Sarkar, professor of environmental engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been selected as a Fulbright
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Task Force Chairman McCaul, Ranking Member Pou Celebrate Start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Reps. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, and Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, chairman and ranking member, of the House Homeland Security Committee Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events in the U.S., issued the following news:
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Task Force Chairman McCaul, Ranking Member Pou Celebrate Start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Today, Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Nellie Pou (D-NJ) of the House Committee on Homeland Security's bipartisan "Task Force on Enhanci
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Task Force Chairman McCaul, Ranking Member Pou Celebrate Start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Reps. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, and Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking member and chairman, of the House Homeland Security Committee Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events in the U.S., issued the following news release:
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Task Force Chairman McCaul, Ranking Member Pou Celebrate Start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Today, Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Nellie Pou (D-NJ) of the House Committee on Homeland Security's bipartisan "Task Force on
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Top Student Ideas Win Grand Prizes in Mott Million Dollar Challenge
FLINT, Michigan, June 18 -- The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation issued the following news:
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Top student ideas win grand prizes in Mott Million Dollar Challenge
A patch designed to make injections less painful for kids. An app-based solution to educate students about saving water. A wearable device that enables medical professionals to capture more details during diagnostics. These were among the top six winning ideas that took grand prizes of $25,000 each in the final stages of the Mott
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Wyndham and Barclays Launch Updated Credit Card Suite, Introduce New Premier Card with Complimentary Insider Membership and No Points Expiration
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, June 17 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release:
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Wyndham and Barclays Launch Updated Credit Card Suite, Introduce New Premier Card with Complimentary Insider Membership and No Points Expiration
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* Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Barclays have reimagined the full Wyndham Rewards credit card lineup, adding new value across consumer and business cards while debuting the new Earner(r) Premier Card.
* The updated
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