Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey
#HIVResists: June 2026 Monthly Policy Update
OAKLAND, California, June 26 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news:
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#HIVResists: June 2026 Monthly Policy Update
Content Warning: many of these updates include information about harmful attacks on Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ folks.
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Necropolitics of The Trump Administration - How The Federal Government is Using Federal Funding to Determine Who Lives and Who Dies
[Necropolitics is a term created by African scholar, Achielle
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A historic ode to the Fourth of July--in the Penn Libraries
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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A historic ode to the Fourth of July--in the Penn Libraries
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Picture it: Philadelphia, 1788.
Throngs of people surround floats to celebrate not only the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, but the recent ratification of the U.S. Constitution in Pennsylvania-a project achieved after a long, sweaty summer of the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Among these floats is a small p
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AG Brown calls for transparency as ICE refuses to release fatality information
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown calls for transparency as ICE refuses to release fatality information
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Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reverse a dangerous new policy ending investigations and public reporting of deaths that occur shortly
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AG Campbell Blocks Trump Administration From Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 25 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Blocks Trump Administration From Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today secured a victory from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump's unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elec
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AG Nessel Blocks Administration from Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
LANSING, Michigan, June 25 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Blocks Administration from Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today secured a victory (PDF) from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump's unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elections. The final ruling follow
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America's 250th: Rowan historians reflect on the Revolution and New Jersey's role
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, June 26 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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America's 250th: Rowan historians reflect on the Revolution and New Jersey's role
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As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Americans are reflecting on the people, events and ideals that shaped the country's founding.While many Americans associate the Revolution with a handful of familiar moments - from the Boston Tea Party to the signing in Independence Hall - the
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Americans for Tax Reform: Nightmare for New Jersey Taxpayers Continues
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 25, 2026, by Kiran Subramanian:
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The Nightmare for New Jersey Taxpayers Continues
A new administration, a new budget agreement, same old tax and spend approach.
New Jersey Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill has reached an agreement with legislative leaders on the state budget. The plan will weigh in at a hefty $60.7 billion, though details were short at the time of announcement. In March, Governor M
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Demands Transparency as ICE Refuses to Release Fatality Information
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Demands Transparency as ICE Refuses to Release Fatality Information
Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reverse a dangerous new policy ending investigations and public reporting of deaths that
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Army awards major multi-service aviation countermeasures contract to Chemring
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, June 26 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news:
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Army awards major multi-service aviation countermeasures contract to Chemring
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PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ - Army Contracting Command - New Jersey has awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at over $300 million to Chemring US to produce aviation expendable pyrophoric countermeasures, which create an infrared decoy signature to protect aircraft against heat-se
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PROTECTS ELECTIONS FROM FEDERAL OVERREACH, PERMANENTLY BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL EXECUTIVE ORDERS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 25 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PROTECTS ELECTIONS FROM FEDERAL OVERREACH, PERMANENTLY BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL EXECUTIVE ORDERS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul scored two separate legal victories permanently blocking the implementation of key provisions in President Trump's unlawful executive orders that attempted to interfere with states' constitutional authority to adm
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Bankrate: 87% of American Borrowers are Overpaying for Their Mortgages, Costing Households $65B Annually
NEW YORK, June 27 (TNSxrep) -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release:
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87% of American Borrowers are Overpaying for Their Mortgages, Costing Households $65B Annually
Bankrate study reveals the "hidden homeownership tax" -- an annual drag of over $3,300 annually on household wealth that penalizes borrowers across every income level, age group, and credit tier
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New Bankrate research finds 87% of American mortgage borrowers are likely overpaying fo
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Booker, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Call on Judiciary Chairman to Hold Scheduled DOJ Oversight Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Call on Judiciary Chairman to Hold Scheduled DOJ Oversight Hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led Democratic members of the Committee in issuing an urgent warning about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's conduct as the Senate considers his nomination
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Booker, Pressley Reintroduce MOMMIES Act to Confront Maternal Mortality Crisis and Expand Lifesaving Care
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker, Pressley Reintroduce MOMMIES Act to Confront Maternal Mortality Crisis and Expand Lifesaving Care
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07) reintroduced the Maximizing Outcomes for Moms through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Services (MOMMIES) Act, a sweeping bill designed to reverse the nation's rising maternal mortality
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CAIR-NJ Condemns Marlboro Denial of Proposed Mosque, Says It Reflects Troubling Pattern in New Jersey
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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CAIR-NJ Condemns Marlboro Denial of Proposed Mosque, Says It Reflects Troubling Pattern in New Jersey
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today denounces the vote by the Marlboro Zoning Board of Adjustment to deny the establishment of a Muslim community center at 449 Tennent Road in Marlboro Township.
This week's vote came afte
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Congressman Van Drew Announces Lake Lenape Dam Wins National Dam Award
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Van Drew Announces Lake Lenape Dam Wins National Dam Award
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that South Jersey's Lake Lenape Dam has won a national competition held by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) for their highest honor, the 2026 National Dam Rehabilitation Award. The project was made possible after Congressman Van Drew secured $4
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DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene On Kean Jr.'s Unexplained Absence: "The People in New Jersey Haven't Had Representation"
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene On Kean Jr.'s Unexplained Absence: "The People in New Jersey Haven't Had Representation"
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DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene is calling out missing Congressman Tom Kean Jr. for failing to show up for the New Jersey families he was elected to serve.
Chair DelBene's message to Kean Jr. is simple: "The people in New Jersey haven't had representation, and that is unac
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $2.1 Million to Improve Drinking Water Across New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $2.1 Million to Improve Drinking Water Across New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
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New York, N.Y. - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $2.1 million in grant funding to help improve drinking water infrastructure across New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $25 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Small and Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $25 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Small and Rural Communities
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WASHINGTON- Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing more than $25 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in small and rural communities. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communitie
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House Energy & Commerce Ranking Member Pallone Calls for National AI Data Center Moratorium at Energy Subcommittee Markup
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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Pallone Calls for National AI Data Center Moratorium at Energy Subcommittee Markup
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Energy Subcommittee markup of eight bills:
Most of the bills on today's agenda are framed around trying to minimi
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House Energy & Commerce Ranking Member Pallone Issues Remarks at Health Subcommittee Markup of 15 Bills
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on June 25, 2026, at the Subcommittee on Health's markup of 15 bills:
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Today the Subcommittee will mark up 15 bills. Some of these bills make transparency reforms that I will support, as I am always willing to work on policies that advance the ball forward for consumers and patients, regardless of how small or incremental. However, I
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House Energy & Commerce Ranking Member Pallone Issues Remarks at Hearing on Fraud Risks, Deficiencies in State Medicaid Programs
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on June 25, 2026, at an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing entitled "State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight Deficiencies":
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Nearly a year ago, Republicans passed their Big Ugly Bill that included the largest health care cuts in American history. Republicans' cut health care by $1 trillion,
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House Energy & Commerce Ranking Member Pallone Issues Remarks at Legislative Hearing on Critical Mineral, Recycling Bills
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on June 24, 2026, at an Environment Subcommittee legislative hearing on a slate of critical mineral and recycling bills:
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Critical minerals are the building blocks of many modern technologies, from our cell phones to clean energy technologies like electric vehicles and solar panels. And as the world continues to shift towards clean en
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Humans of Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences: Emma Beretta
BOULDER, Colorado, June 27 -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news:
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Humans of CIRES: Emma Beretta
Statistician found way to soundscape monitoring through hands on undergraduate research experience
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Emma Beretta is a passive acoustic data analyst at CIRES and NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) who uses open source software to build accessible visualizations about ocean sounds. A statistician by training, s
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LeachGarner to Pay $2.8 Million in EEOC Pay Discrimination Suit
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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LeachGarner to Pay $2.8 Million in EEOC Pay Discrimination Suit
Metallurgical company settles federal suit charging it placed female workers in lower-paying departments and paid them less than men for similar work
BOSTON -LeachGarner, Inc., a metallurgical manufacturer and supplier, will pay $2.8 million and provide other relief to settle a federal sex discrimination lawsuit, the U.S.
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N.J. A.G. Davenport: Former Newark Code Enforcement Officer Pleads Guilty After Soliciting Bribe From Local Business in Exchange for Overlooking Code Violations
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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Former Newark Code Enforcement Officer Pleads Guilty After Soliciting Bribe from Local Business in Exchange for Overlooking Code Violations
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced that a Newark code enforcement officer has pleaded guilty after she closed a store over alleged code violat
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NJICLE Presents: New Jersey Attorneys in the Age of AI: Navigating Risk, Ethics and Opportunity
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release:
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NJICLE Presents: New Jersey Attorneys in the Age of AI: Navigating Risk, Ethics and Opportunity
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Ready to integrate AI into your practice? Join the NJSBA on June 30 for an expert-led seminar on the opportunities and risks of AI in the legal profession. Learn how to leverage AI effectively while safeguarding client data and complying with evolving ethical
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Princeton University: Eight Members Join Princeton Board of Trustees
PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 27 -- Princeton University issued the following news:
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Eight new members join Princeton Board of Trustees
By Emily Aronson, Office of Communications
Princeton University has named eight new members to its Board of Trustees, effective July 1.
The trustees are:
* Katherine Bradley and Kevin Callaghan, who were elected by the board to serve as charter trustees
* Thomas Frist III, Thomas Rosenbaum and James Yeh, who were elected by the board to serve as term t
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Rep. Chris Smith to Chair Congressional Hearing on Human Rights Violations in Turkish-Occupied Cyprus
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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"Human Rights in Turkish-Occupied Cyprus: Erdogan's Record and Its Implications for the Ankara NATO Summit"
On Tuesday, June 30th, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC), will chair a congressional hearing on the worsening human rights situation in Cyprus following Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's rise to power.
The hearing will
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Rutgers University: Shante Palmer, Vice Chancellor of External and Government Relations, Receives Essex County Pride Award
NEWARK, New Jersey, June 27 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Shante Palmer, Vice Chancellor of External and Government Relations, Receives Essex County Pride Award
Shante Palmer, Rutgers University-Newark Vice Chancellor of External and Government Relations, was among three honorees recognized by Essex County during a Pride Month event that celebrated her work protecting human rights and promoting understanding.
She received the Pride of Essex County Award, presented by
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Rutgers-Trained Scientist and NOAA Researcher Is Named State Climatologist
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 27 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Rutgers-Trained Scientist and NOAA Researcher Is Named State Climatologist
John Krasting will lead New Jersey climate office as David Robinson retires
By Kitta MacPherson
John Krasting, a Rutgers-trained climate scientist whose career has spanned broadcast meteorology, climate modeling and sea-level research, has been named the New Jersey state climatologist, succeeding David Robinson, who is retiring
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Rutgers: Researchers Develop an HIV-Prevention Guide Without the Stigma of Asking About Risk
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 27 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Researchers Develop an HIV-Prevention Guide Without the Stigma of Asking About Risk
A pilot study found that a two-page decision aid increased awareness of a little-known injectable and allowed patients to weigh their options without feeling judged
By Andrew Smith
The most useful thing about a new HIV-prevention guide may be a question it never asks: Why do you want to know about pre-exposure
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Rutgers: What 35 Years of Watching New Jersey's Climate Reveals
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 27 -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on June 26, 2026, involving David Robinson, distinguished professor of geography in the School of Arts and Sciences:
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What 35 Years of Watching New Jersey's Climate Reveals
A longtime Rutgers expert explains what decades of data show about the state's warming climate, changing storms and need for public understanding
By Kitta MacPherson
For 35 years, David Robinson, the New Jersey state climatologist and
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Sen. Crapo Issues Statement at Hearing on ITC Nominees
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on June 25, 2026, at a hearing to consider nominees for the International Trade Commission:
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"Before us today are five bipartisan individuals nominated to serve as Commissioners at the U.S. International Trade Commission, or ITC.
"They are David Foley, Jr. of Virginia, a Republican nominee; Brett Doyle of Connecticut, also a Republican nominee; Peter-Anthony Pappas of
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Sen. Durbin Issues Statement on Blanche's AG Nomination, Blue Slip Process During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on June 24, 2026:
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Durbin Delivers Opening Statement On Blanche's AG Nomination, Blue Slip Process During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing
During his opening statement at a nominations hearing, Durbin scrutinized Todd Blanche's record as President Trump's personal attorney and emphasized the importance of the blue slip practice
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Sen. Grassley: James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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The James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation
BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Online child exploitation, sextortion and violent online criminal networks like '764,' which coerce children into violent or suicidal acts, are sweeping the nation, impacting children across all 50 states.
Each of the 56 Federal Bur
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Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Pennsylvania, Part 1
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Pennsylvania, Part 1
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Delegates to the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The 56 delegates who signed the formal break from Britain are all considered Founding Fathers.
Pennsylvania had nine delegates, the most of the colonies. This week's profile features George Clymer, Benjamin Franklin and Robert Morris Jr. Thei
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Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving TBL Group, Escot Bus Lines
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21152) entitled "TBL Group Inc. - Acquistion of Control - Escot Bus Lines LLC":
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SUMMARY: TBL Group, Inc. (TBL Group), a noncarrier holding company that controls multiple interstate motor passenger carriers, has filed an application to acquire control of the primary assets of, or the member interest in, Escot Bus Lines, L.L.C. (Escot), a federally regulat
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U.S. P&C Insurers Post Strong 92.4 Combined Ratio as Premium Growth Slows Sharply
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, June 24 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news:
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U.S. P&C Insurers Post Strong 92.4 Combined Ratio as Premium Growth Slows Sharply
In the first quarter of 2026, carriers returned $6.2 billion to policyholders; casualty lines remained under pressure, but there was continued momentum in personal auto underwriting
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Year-over-year, the U.S. property/casualty (P&C) insurance industry's financial performance improved through
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Wash. Post: Bill To Raise Minimum Wage To $25 An Hour Will Be Introduced In Senate
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Wash. Post: Bill To Raise Minimum Wage To $25 An Hour Will Be Introduced In Senate
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By: Matthew Choi and Riley Beggin
Source: The Washington Post
The minimum wage would be raised to $25 an hour under a new bill to be introduced by Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut) on Thursday, in a bid to enthuse the working-class voters who have abandoned the Democratic Party.
The legislation, dubb
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Watson Coleman Statement on Supreme Court Immigration Decisions
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Watson Coleman Statement on Supreme Court Immigration Decisions
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June 25, 2026
Mullin v. Doe and Mullin v. Al Otro Lado betray America's values and commitments
Today, following the release of Supreme Court decisions on the status of assylum seekers and the TPS system, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released the following statement:
On Tuesday, a judge put a stop to th
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