Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey
Alumnus Rebrands Cyber Firm, Leads on Campus
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 23 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Alumnus Rebrands Cyber Firm, Leads on Campus
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Seton Hall Stillman School of Business alumnus Keith Hollender recently rebranded his cybersecurity firm, marking an exciting new chapter in its growth and innovation within the rapidly evolving digital security landscape through Arcova.
A graduate of Seton Hall, Hollender has built a distinguished career in cybersecurity, earning a reputation for forwa
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Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on 'Shredd and Ragan in the Morning' on 97 Rock
ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on 'Shredd and Ragan in the Morning' on 97 Rock
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on "Shredd and Ragan In the Morning" on 97 Rock to discuss the opening of the new Buffalo Bills stadium.
AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here.
A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below:
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Barnes & Thornburg Secures Dismissal of Federal RICO and Fraud Claims for Doctor Against Columbus Life
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 24 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Barnes & Thornburg Secures Dismissal of Federal RICO and Fraud Claims for Doctor Against Columbus Life
A New Jersey federal judge threw out federal RICO and fraud claims against Barnes & Thornburg client Dr. Jenny Cheng. Although most claims were defeated, the case remains pending as a claim was allowed to proceed under state law.
Columbus Life Insurance Co. filed the lawsuit in July
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Bayer and Iambic collaborate to advance drug discovery with AI
WHIPPANY, New Jersey, June 22 [Category: BizPharmaceuticals] -- Bayer USA, an enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition, posted the following news:
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Bayer and Iambic collaborate to advance drug discovery with AI
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* Collaboration focuses on small molecule discovery
* Bayer to leverage Iambic's AI platform to address hard-to-drug targets
* Collaboration will strengthen Bayer's research and development portfolio by harnessing AI to
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Booker Statement on Senate Republican Farm Bill Draft
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker Statement on Senate Republican Farm Bill Draft
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement on the Senate Republican draft Farm Bill:
"The draft Farm Bill released today by Senate Republicans fails to meet this moment of crisis that American farmers and families are faci
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CCIA Raises Constitutional Concerns with New Jersey Social Media, Online Safety Bill
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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CCIA Raises Constitutional Concerns with New Jersey Social Media, Online Safety Bill
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Trenton, NJ - The Computer & Communications Industry Association will testify today before the New Jersey Senate Committee on Law and Public Safety in opposition to A 4013, warning that the bill raises significant constitutional concerns and could produce unin
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Construction Employment Increases In 30 States And D.C. From May 2025 To May 2026; 23 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From April To May
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release:
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Construction Employment Increases In 30 States And D.C. From May 2025 To May 2026; 23 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From April To May
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Tue, 06/23/2026 - 13:45
Texas and Wisconsin Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and New Mexico Lag; Texas and Idaho Top Monthly Gainers, While Massachusetts and Montana H
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FEC Filings "Confirm GOP Meddling" In Failed Effort to Stop Navy Pilot Rebecca Bennett Because They Know She'll Win
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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FEC Filings "Confirm GOP Meddling" In Failed Effort to Stop Navy Pilot Rebecca Bennett Because They Know She'll Win
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It's a direct admission that national Republicans fear Rebecca
Filings submitted to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) confirm what we already knew: Republicans are terrified of facing Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett because they know she will flip New J
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Federal Register: DOT Maritime Administration Issues Final Rule on Tanker Security Program
WASHINGTON, June 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
This final rule implements the Tanker Security Program (TSP) and makes certain changes to the TSP interim final rule (IFR) published in the Federal Register on December 7, 2022, in response to public comments received on the IFR, feedback from stakeholders, and MARAD's own experience during initial program administration. The Secretary of Transportati
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Forbes Unveils 2026 Top Creators List As Collective Earnings Surpass $1 Billion For The First Time
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, June 24 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Forbes Unveils 2026 Top Creators List As Collective Earnings Surpass $1 Billion For The First Time
Mr. Beast, Alix Earle, Druski, Charli D'Amelio, Dhar Mann, Ms. Rachel, Steven Bartlett and Rebecca Zamolo all earn spots on the 2026 list
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CANNES, FRANCE - Coinciding with the Cannes Lions Festival today, Forbes unveiled its 2026 Top Creators List, the fifth annual ranking of the 50 high
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How Rutgers Reduced Cancer Treatment Times
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 24 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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How Rutgers Reduced Cancer Treatment Times
By Andrew Smith
Researchers say the simulation method that streamlined a blood cancer clinic could shorten waits across medicine.
New Rutgers research suggests much of the seemingly endless waiting for complex medical care can be engineered away by recreating operations inside a computer and testing countless possible improvements.
A study in the Ann
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ICYMI: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Fought for the American People and Pushed Back Against Republicans' $70 Billion ICE Slush Fund
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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ICYMI: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Fought for the American People and Pushed Back Against Republicans' $70 Billion ICE Slush Fund
Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) led the effort to channel federal spending toward working families' priorities, as Republicans remained dead-set on blowing billions of taxpayer dollars on President Trump's personal agenda.
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IFA Files Comments Supporting Department of Labor Joint Employer Rule
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release:
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IFA Files Comments Supporting Department of Labor Joint Employer Rule
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IFA urges Department of Labor to adopt its proposed joint employer rule with IFA's recommended clarifications, hailing it as a win for franchised businesses by providing certainty under the Fair Labor Standards Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The International Franchise Association (IFA), through its IFA
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center: Supreme Court Strikes Blow to Lawful Permanent Residents
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 24 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release:
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Supreme Court Strikes Blow to Lawful Permanent Residents
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) denounced a ruling handed down today by the conservative Supreme Court justices that gives immigration officers more power to remove lawful permanent residents from the U.S., making it easier to deport people. The case is Blanche v. Lau.
The justices voted 6-3 against Lawful Perma
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Independent Community Bankers, 43 State Bankers Associations Urge OCC to Preempt Illinois Interchange Fee Law to Protect National Banking Powers
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Independent Community Bankers of America along with 43 state bankers associations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing support for the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and the accompanying interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees.
The letter argues that the OCC's action is firmly grounded in the National Bank Act
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James Beard Foundation Celebrates Senator Lujan as 2026 Impact Award Honoree for National Leadership on Nutrition Programs
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- 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
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 build a
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Justice Antitrust Division Announces Membership Changes in Canton Foundation
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced membership updates within the Canton Foundation (previously known as the Global Synchronizer Foundation), New York. On April 7, 2026, the organization filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission.
These administrative updates fall under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which limits the recovery of potential antitrust pl
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Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging New York Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging New York Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers
Yesterday, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of New York, Governor of New York Kathy Hochul, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Assistant Attorney General in Charge, Buffalo Regional Office, challenging their unconstitutional attem
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Littler Issues Commentary: Labor & Employment World Cup 2026 - England, Norway, and New Jersey on Family and Parental Leave
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 23 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 22, 2026, by senior associate Mark Callaghan, partner Einar Engh, counsel Francis A. Kenny, shareholder Lauren J. Marcus and associates Kamilla Marthinsen and Rory Patterson:
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Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: England, Norway, and New Jersey on Family and Parental Leave
At a Glance
What happens when different sports cultures and legal frameworks converge on the same global stage? Our Labo
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Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
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BOSTON - A Stoughton, Mass., man has been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare of over $5 million by submitting claims for durable medical equipment (DME) that was medically unnecessary and tainted by kickbacks. The
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Eight Lucchese Crime Family Members and Associates and Three Companies Admit Roles in Racketeering, Gambling, Money Laundering Operation
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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AG Davenport Announces Eight Lucchese Crime Family Members and Associates and Three Companies Admit Roles in Racketeering, Gambling, Money Laundering Operation
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) announced that eight people today admitted their roles in a racketeering, gambling,
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Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown
HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release:
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Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown
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HOUSTON - Several people in and around the Houston area as well as a Nevada woman have been indicted in various schemes including illegal drug diversion and attempts to defraud Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE which involve a total of over $1 billion in alleged fraud, announced Acting U.S. At
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Norton Files Pro-D.C. Amendments to National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, June 23 (Rep.) -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release:
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Norton Files Pro-D.C. Amendments to National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) filed several D.C.-related amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) at the Rules Committee, including amendments to:
* Give the Mayor of D.C. the same authority over the D.C. National Guard that the governors of
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Optimum Business and the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce Announce the Founding of the Lifting Up Small Businesses in Woodbridge, New Jersey
NEW YORK, June 24 -- Optimum Communications (formerly Altice USA) issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Optimum Business and the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce Announce the Founding of the Lifting up Small Businesses in Woodbridge, New Jersey
25 businesses will be awarded a $5,000 grant to support
"Lifting up Small Businesses in Woodbridge, New Jersey"
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NEW JERSEY - Optimum Business, a leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, and the Woodbr
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Pallone Strikes Bipartisan Deal to Protect Kids Online and Rein in Big Tech
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pallone Strikes Bipartisan Deal to Protect Kids Online and Rein in Big Tech
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WASHINGTON - After months of negotiation, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) struck a bipartisan deal to protect America's kids and teens online and start to rein in abuses by Big Tech this week. The Top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached the deal with Republican Chairman Brett Guthrie (
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Peter B. Littlewood, condensed matter physicist and internationally recognized leader, 1955-2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Peter B. Littlewood, condensed matter physicist and internationally recognized leader, 1955-2026
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Peter B. Littlewood, a distinguished condensed matter physicist and internationally recognized leader of research institutions, died June 15. Littlewood, the chair of the Department of Physics at the University of Chicago and the Harry Pratt Judson Distinguished Service Professor in Physics and the James Fr
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Princeton Joins Powerhouse Network for Theoretical Physics With Major Gift From the Leinweber Foundation
PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 24 -- Princeton University issued the following news:
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Princeton joins powerhouse network for theoretical physics with major gift from the Leinweber Foundation
A major gift from the Leinweber Foundation has established the Leinweber Forum for Theoretical Physics at Princeton University. With this gift, Princeton will become the ninth member of the Leinweber network for theoretical physics, which is focused on advancing curiosity-driven research on the theoret
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Princeton University: Michael Skinnider Named a Pew Scholar
PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 24 -- Princeton University issued the following news:
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Michael Skinnider named a Pew Scholar
By Jamie Saxon, Office of Communications
Michael Skinnider, an assistant professor in the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics and an assistant member of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Princeton Branch, has been named one of 21 new Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences by the Pew Charitable Trusts.
The program provides funding to early-career r
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Readout of the Congressional Black Caucus Roundtable on Reparative Justice Legislative Strategy
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release:
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Readout of the Congressional Black Caucus Roundtable on Reparative Justice Legislative Strategy
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On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) held a convening on reparative justice legislative strategy on Capitol Hill. Led by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, the discussion brought together CBC Members, policy experts, advocates, and movement leaders to explore strategies for advanc
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Save The Fish for Dinner
BRONX, New York, June 23 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release:
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Save The Fish for Dinner
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New York, NY - June 23, 2026 -Today, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) returns with Year 2 of its Petition Paper campaign, expanding its reach across select New York City restaurants to drive awareness and action around the protection of Hudson Canyon-a vital underwater ecosystem located just 100 miles offshore from here. The campaign aim
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SEC Charges New Jersey Man, His Company in Connection With Alleged Insider Trading
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 2:26-cv-07525; D.N.J. filed June 23, 2026):
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Justin Jennings and Vortex Strategies LLC, No. 2:26-cv-07525 (D.N.J. filed June 23, 2026)
On June 23, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Justin Jennings and Vortex Strategies LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company Jennings owned and controlled, with insider trading based on materia
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Statement from Governor Sherrill, Senate President Scutari, and Assembly Speaker Coughlin on FY 2027 Budget
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 23 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release:
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Statement from Governor Sherrill, Senate President Scutari, and Assembly Speaker Coughlin on FY 2027 Budget
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"We are pleased to have worked closely together to reach an agreement on an FY 2027 budget that makes New Jersey more affordable and protects our state from the Trump Administration's dangerous policies that harm residents.
"The $60.7 billion budget provides tax relief to New
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Study by William Paterson University Professor Identifies Factors That Affect African Americans' Willingness to Perform CPR
WAYNE, New Jersey, June 24 (TNSjou) -- William Paterson University issued the following news:
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New Study by William Paterson University Professor Identifies Factors that Affect African Americans' Willingness to Perform CPR
Research led by public health professor Naa-Solo Tettey offers insights into reducing racial disparities in cardiac arrest survival rates
By William Paterson, University News
A new study led by William Paterson University public health professor Naa-Solo Tettey found
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Sub Station bids its final farewell
RIVERSIDE, California, June 23 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news:
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Sub Station bids its final farewell
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After 54 years of feeding UC Riverside students and employees with its signature Big Dude and other deli sandwiches, the Sub Station, which was located in Brannockburn Village on campus, has bid farewell to its customers.
Owner Richard Munio and his employees held a going away bash Friday, June 19 to kick off its last few days of business.
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With $1 million donation, Sung honors the memory of late husband
BUFFALO, New York, June 23 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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With $1 million donation, Sung honors the memory of late husband
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The late John J. Sung with his wife Janet H. Sung, MD.
By Dirk Hoffman
BUFFALO, N.Y. - A new $1 million gift from philanthropist Janet H. Sung, MD, to the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo is honoring the memory of her late husband, John J. Sung, and c
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