Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey
$2.44M Grant to Expand Access, Research at Marine Facilities
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- Stockton University posted the following news:
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$2.44M Grant to Expand Access, Research at Marine Facilities
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Port Republic, N.J. -Stockton University has received a $2.44 million grant to make critical infrastructure improvements to its Marine Field Station and Coastal Research Center, expanding research and educational programming, while improving accessibility for those with disabilities.
"This project will create a strategically located working wat
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After Attacks in Jersey, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Federal Actions to Protect Water, Electric Systems, Families From Cyber Attacks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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After Attacks in Jersey, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Federal Actions to Protect Water, Electric Systems, and Families from Cyber Attacks
Critical Infrastructure Security Plan Will Give Infrastructure Entities Access to Cutting-Edge AI Defenses, Create a Dedicated Cyber Rapid-Response Service, Help Restore Utilities Hit by Attacks
PARK RIDGE, NJ -- Today, Wednesday, August
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APHIS Removes Portions of Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York from the Asian Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis)-Quarantined Area
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update:
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APHIS Removes Portions of Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York from the Asian Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis)-Quarantined Area
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To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials
Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is removing 7.4 square miles from the Asian longhorn
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Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Chicago, IL
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Aug. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release:
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Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Chicago, IL
Author Jasmine Warga to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 9AM on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
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Chicago, IL -- Barnes & Noble is very pleased to announce the opening of its newest bookstore in Chicago, IL on Wednesday, August 19th 2026.
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BMW Announces Monterey Car Week 2026 Program: Premieres of the BMW M Concept Neue Klasse and Vision BMW ALPINA, BMW M3 Milestones, and a New Chapter of "Kith for BMW"
MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 12 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BMW Group, a manufacturer of premium automobiles and motorcycles, posted the following news release:
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BMW Announces Monterey Car Week 2026 Program: Premieres of the BMW M Concept Neue Klasse and Vision BMW ALPINA, BMW M3 Milestones, and a New Chapter of "Kith for BMW"
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Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey - August 4, 2026... BMW will have a major presence at Monterey Car Week 2026 with an extensive program of premieres, anniversary events
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Booker, Shaheen, Merkley, Van Hollen Issue Statement Ahead of Elections in Zambia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker, Shaheen, Merkley, Van Hollen Issue Statement Ahead of Elections in Zambia
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy; Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Jeff Merkley (D-OR); and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) issued the following statement calling
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Centenary University to Join Expanded United East Conference in 2027
HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey, Aug. 13 -- Centenary University issued the following news:
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Centenary University to Join Expanded United East Conference in 2027
Centenary University will join the United East Conference effective July 1, 2027, expanding competitive and championship opportunities for its NCAA Division III student-athletes.
Centenary will enter the conference alongside Gwynedd Mercy University, Immaculata University and Marymount University. The additions will create a 17-member
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Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: 'No Guardrails' - Youth Sports Leagues Mandating Digital IDs, Selling Kids' Biometrics for Profit
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 13 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by Suzanne Burdick, a senior reporter for The Defender:
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'No Guardrails': Youth Sports Leagues Mandating Digital IDs, Selling Kids' Biometrics for Profit
National and local youth sports leagues are harvesting children's biometric data for profit while
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Congresswoman Pou Announces $125,000 Federal Award for Kearny Drug Prevention
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Pou Announces $125,000 Federal Award for Kearny Drug Prevention
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PATERSON, NJ - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today announced that the Town of Kearny has been awarded $125,000 to support the Kearny Prevention Coalition and its work to prevent substance use.
The federal award comes through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Drug-Free Communities Support Program. Th
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Currys Transforms Customer Engagement with NiCE, Driving Higher NPS and Faster Resolution
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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Currys Transforms Customer Engagement with NiCE, Driving Higher NPS and Faster Resolution
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#Leading U.K. technology retailer unifies customer interactions across the customer lifecycle, reducing complaints while creating a scalable foundation for next generation customer service
HOBOKEN, N.J., August 12, 2026 -NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today
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Dianne Batistoni Named a 2026 Leading Woman in Business
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 [Category: BizAccounting] -- EisnerAmper, a provider of audit, accounting and tax, advisory and outsourcing services, posted the following news:
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Dianne Batistoni Named a 2026 Leading Woman in Business
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EisnerAmper, a global business advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Partner Dianne Batistoni has made NJBIZ's 2026 list of "Leading Women in Business."
This list recognizes women who have made a significant impact on organizations in New Jersey. This year's 60-p
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Election committee appointed
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news:
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Election committee appointed
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In accordance with Article 6, Section 7 of the NALC Constitution, on Aug. 6, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe appointed a National Election Committee to oversee the conduct of the 2026 election of national officers.
The members of the National Election Committee are Lamanda Bradshaw, Modesto, CA Br. 1291; Mike Hansen, Salt Lake City, UT
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FDA Recall Notice: Lidl U.S. Recalls Vitasia Asian Style Wok Spice Mix Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Lidl US Recalls Vitasia Asian Style Wok Spice Mix Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 11, 2026
FDA Publish Date: August 12, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Company Name: Lidl US Trading
Brand Name: Vitasia C
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Forbes Announces Its 14th Annual Power Women's Summit Bringing Together Leaders Defining The Future Of Power
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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Forbes Announces Its 14th Annual Power Women's Summit Bringing Together Leaders Defining The Future Of Power
2026 Speakers and Performers Include Serena Williams, Jennifer Garner, Leena Nair, CBE, Natasha Bedingfield, Cindy Crawford, Dr. Laurie Santos and More
NEW YORK - Today, Forbes announced its 14th annual Forbes Power Women's Summit, taking place on September 10, 2026, in New York
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Gettysburg College Adds Three Women's Varsity Sports
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news:
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Gettysburg College Adds Three Women's Varsity Sports
Gettysburg College is proud to announce the addition of three new varsity sports over the next two academic years: women's wrestling, women's acrobatics and tumbling, and women's flag football.
Women's wrestling will launch in Fall 2026 as Gettysburg's 25th varsity sport. Women's acrobatics and tumbling and flag football will follow in 2027-28 as the 2
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Giffords Opposes ATF Proposed Rule on Biological Sex Designation Citing Risks to Firearm Background Checks and Transgender Rights
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
99 New York Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20226
ATTN: RIN 1140-AA64; Docket No. ATF-2026-0010; ATF No. 2025R-33P
INTRODUCTION
This comment is submi
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Gottheimer Hosts Alzheimer's Disease Roundtable With Patients, Advocates, and Medical Professionals
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Gottheimer Hosts Alzheimer's Disease Roundtable with Patients, Advocates, and Medical Professionals
Presses for Continued Advancement of Treatments, More Resources for Caregivers, and Federal Support to Find a Cure
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WALDWICK, NJ -- Today, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a roundtable on Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
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Governor Sherrill Signs Kids' Online Safety Package to Protect New Jersey Children and Support Youth Mental Health
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release:
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Governor Sherrill Signs Kids' Online Safety Package to Protect New Jersey Children and Support Youth Mental Health
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New Laws Establish an Age-Appropriate Design Code and Social Media Research Center, Putting Stronger Protections in Place for Children and Giving Parents More Tools to Keep Their Families Safe Online
New Jersey Announces Funding Opportunity for Social Media Center to S
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House Republicans Seek Information From New Jersey Vendor on Alleged Software Error That Registered Thousands of Noncitizens to Vote
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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House Republicans Seek Information From New Jersey Vendor on Alleged Software Error that Registered Thousands of Noncitizens to Vote
Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI), House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight Chairman Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), and House Administrat
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Lemons Named 2026 Distinguished Alumnus
MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news:
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Lemons Named 2026 Distinguished Alumnus
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Dr. Steve Lemons, the recipient of Pfeiffer University's 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award, has been keeping in touch with fellow members from Pfeiffer's Class of 1968 over quarterly Zoom calls since the COVID-19 pandemic.
"I don't think I've missed a single Zoom call since that time," Lemons said recently. "I've realized not only what great things Pfeiffer ha
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Lenox Hill Hospital Performs First-in-region Cardiac Surgery Using Next-generation Robotic Technology
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Aug. 13 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release:
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Lenox Hill Hospital performs first-in-region cardiac surgery using next-generation robotic technology
The advanced robotic system enhances visualization and surgical control, enabling minimally invasive options that reduce pain, shorten hospital stays and accelerate patient recovery
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Northwell's Lenox Hill Hospital has become the first hospital in New York and New Jersey to perform cardiac surgery
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Littler Issues Commentary: Pennsylvania Mandates Human Trafficking Awareness Training for Certain Hospitality Workers
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by shareholder Andrea M. Kirshenbaum and associate Allison Gotthold:
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Pennsylvania Mandates Human Trafficking Awareness Training for Certain Hospitality Workers
Pennsylvania recently joined a growing number of states requiring anti-human-trafficking training by hospitality employers.
On July 20, 2026, Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1286, expanding Pennsylvania's anti-hu
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Martinson Summer Scholars thrive on tough projects
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Martinson Summer Scholars thrive on tough projects
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Biomedical engineering major Liam Murphy spent hours working to complete a poster in time for his 2026 Martinson Summer Scholars presentation on July 29. It was the culmination of 10 weeks of his work this summer with Erik Brewer, Ph.D., on a hydrogel to address degenerative disc disease in the spine.
In the end, the data the honors student collected didn
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Mingzhe Ye Wins 2026 Cooper International Violin Competition
OBERLIN, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Oberlin College and Conservatory posted the following news:
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Mingzhe Ye Wins 2026 Cooper International Violin Competition
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Sixteen-year-old violinist Mingzhe Ye of Tianjin, China, won the 2026 Thomas and Evon Cooper International Competition on Friday evening following a performance of Pyotr Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35. He performed with the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra under the direction of conductor David Danzmayr.
Ye received the compe
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Monmouth University Named to Money Magazine's Best Colleges in America List
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Aug. 13 -- Monmouth University issued the following news:
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Monmouth University Named to Money Magazine's Best Colleges in America List
Monmouth University has again been recognized by Money magazine as one of the nation's Best Colleges in America, earning a place on the publication's 2026 list of institutions that provide students with a strong return on their educational investment. The recognition marks the 12th consecutive year Monmouth has appeared on th
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Monmouth University: Political Science Student Ilyana Balaj Presents at U.N. Forum
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Aug. 13 -- Monmouth University issued the following news:
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Political Science Student Ilyana Balaj Presents at UN Forum
Ilyana Balaj, a sophomore political science student, presented at the United Nations (UN) High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), an event hosted under the UN Economic and Social Council.
Balaj discussed her work related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 16 and 17 during the side event, "Sailing for a Sustainable Future: Multi-Stakeholder
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New Hampshire Proposes Leaving Ozone Transport Region, EPA Seeks Comments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to grant a New Hampshire petition to leave the Ozone Transport Region, finding that emissions from the state do not significantly contribute to ozone attainment problems elsewhere in the region.
New Hampshire submitted its petition under section 176A(a)(2) of the Clean Air Act on December 24, 2025. The petition argues that the state continues to attain the ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards and that t
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New Jersey Joins $15.5 Million Settlement with Mortgage Servicer
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 13 -- The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance posted the following news release:
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New Jersey Joins $15.5 Million Settlement with Mortgage Servicer
Company Wrongly Charged Customers Force-Placed Insurance
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - New Jersey and 46 state financial agencies in 46 states have reached a $15.5 million settlement with one of the nation's largest mortgage servicers for improperly imposing "force-placed" insurance costs on borrowers who already
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No Labels Issues Commentary: Dobby the Elf and America's Permitting Problem
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Aug. 10, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton:
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Dobby the Elf and America's Permitting Problem
America needs more energy, infrastructure, and housing. Our permitting system keeps finding strange reasons to stop them.
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Harry Potter fans just gave us one of the strangest permitting stories you'll ever hear.
The Greenlink Interconnector
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Oral Health Coalitions Urge CMS to Mitigate Medicaid Coverage Losses From Community Engagement Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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July 29, 2026
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals, Interim Final Rule
File Code: CMS-2454-IFC
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of the undersigned organizations, the American Network o
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Pallone Presses U.S. Airlines for Answers on Surveillance Pricing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Pallone Presses U.S. Airlines for Answers on Surveillance Pricing
"One study found that an airline boosted its own revenue by as much as six percent by leveraging AI pricing based on consumer information, an increase that comes at the expense of consumers."
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Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) req
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Picture Stockton...working with oysters farmers for conservation
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Aug. 11 -- Stockton University posted the following news:
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Picture Stockton...working with oysters farmers for conservation
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Port Republic, N.J. \- Christine Thompson, associate professor of Marine Science, and her students pulled a seine net along rows of oyster cages while the farmers on the lease tended to their oysters.
Kristin Adams '17, a conservation specialist for the Ocean County Soil Conservation District, connected the commercial oyster farmers with th
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Pomona-Pitzer Athletic Director Danielle Lynch on Sagehen Community
CLAREMONT, California, Aug. 12 -- Pomona College posted the following news:
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Pomona-Pitzer Athletic Director Danielle Lynch on Sagehen Community
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Danielle Lynch traces her competitive nature to childhood, when as a young fan of Olympic Champion sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner, she raced friends down her northern New Jersey neighborhood streets barefoot.
She almost always won.
"That's when I learned I don't need anything but who I am to be successful," she says.
Lynch used that out
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Report From Justice Dept. Presidential Religious Liberty Commission: America's First Freedom
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- America's First Freedom - A report from U.S. Department of Justice Presidential Religious Liberty Commission - June 2026 (224 pages)
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Contents
Establishment of the Religious Liberty Commission ... 8
Commission Members ... 9
Advisory Board Members ... 10
Executive Summary ... 12
Introduction ... 24
The Creation of the Religious Liberty Commission ... 24
The Commission Hearings ... 26
Chapter 1: Religion as an Indispensable Support ... 28
Religion:
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San Francisco Company India Connection Asks Federal Maritime Commission Probe of Container Detention Charges
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Maritime Commission said India Connection LLC, San Francisco, California, filed a complaint against CMA CGM (America) LLC, Marseille, France, Pridel Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India, and Eagle Maritime of America Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey, in Docket No. 26-11.
The complainant alleges the respondents violated the Shipping Act by assessing detention charges while it could not retrieve or return containers because of circumstances beyond its control. It also a
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ST Engineering Delivers Strong 1H2026 Performance With Earnings Growth Outpacing Revenue Growth
HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- ST Engineering, a group is a government-linked entity that specializes in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors, posted the following news release:
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ST Engineering Delivers Strong 1H2026 Performance with Earnings Growth Outpacing Revenue Growth
* Sets new record for Order Book of $35.7b as at end June 2026, of which about $5.7b is expected to be delivered in the remaining months of 2026
* Commercial sales and defence sales[1] constitut
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Student entrepreneurs shine at Rowan's 10th Think Like an Entrepreneur Summer Academy
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 11 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Student entrepreneurs shine at Rowan's 10th Think Like an Entrepreneur Summer Academy
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More than 100 high school students from across New Jersey and beyond spent four days thinking like entrepreneurs this July as they took part in Rowan University's 10th annual Think Like an Entrepreneur Summer Academy, an award-winning program hosted by the Rowan Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (RCIE).
The free su
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Sun Chemical to Showcase Advanced Pigment Dispersions for Rubber Applications at IRGCE 2026
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Aug. 13 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news on Aug. 12, 2026:
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Sun Chemical to showcase advanced pigment dispersions for rubber applications at IRGCE 2026
Guatemala City, Guatemala - Sun Chemical will present its latest innovations in pigment dispersions for rubber applications at IRGCE 2026, from September 8-10, 2026 in Malaysia. At booth 437, Hall 4. The company will highlight its aqueous pigment dispersions and effect products desi
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Swim Lessons for Children of All Skills Levels
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 11 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Swim Lessons for Children of All Skills Levels
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This fall, Seton Hall University will welcome local families to campus through a swim lesson program designed to help children build confidence in the water and develop essential swimming skills. Open to toddlers through age-group swimmers, the program offers personalized instruction for participants at every stage of their swimming journey.
Hosted at
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University of San Diego History Professor Awarded IAS Fellowship
SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 13 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release:
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USD History Professor Awarded IAS Fellowship
By Steven Covella
University of San Diego professor of history, Thomas Barton, PhD, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship with the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) for the coming academic year.
Barton joins a distinguished list of past and present IAS scholars that includes Nobel Laureates, MacArthur fellows, Pulitzer Prize winners and mor
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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Mobile Electronic Devices
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Mobile Electronic Devices
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain mobile electronic devices. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Maxell, Ltd.
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World Famed Tiger Marching Band Featured in Urban Outfitters' First Back-to-Campus Commercial
GRAMBLING, Louisiana, Aug. 11 -- Grambling State University posted the following news:
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World Famed Tiger Marching Band Featured in Urban Outfitters' First Back-to-Campus Commercial
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#Six Grambling State students represent the World Famed in national 'All Together Now' campaign featuring 76 students from more than 10 universities
GRAMBLING, La. (August 11, 2026) -Six members of Grambling State University's World Famed Tiger Marching Band are featured in Urban Outfitters' first dedicat
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