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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey

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AG Brown secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 28 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule * District court judge issues temporary restraining order to block rule from taking effect A coalition of 25 states co-led by Attorney General Nick Brown has secured an order temporarily blocking a new rule by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) that would have disrupted the states' vote-  more
AG Campbell Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 28 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 25 states have secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, temporarily blocking a new rule by the United States Postal Service (US  more
AG Nessel Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Challenges Title X Funding Conditions * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a multistate coalition in suing to block unlawful grant conditions that threaten to strip federal funding for family planning services from states and providers. The lawsuit (PDF), filed today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, challenges new conditions   more
APHIS Establishes a Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) Quarantine in New Jersey
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Establishes a Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) Quarantine in New Jersey * Subject: To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA), is adding Cape May County to the box tr  more
Association for Accessible Medicines: Somerset Announces Domestic Expansion and New Production Line for Nasal Spray Medicines for U.S. Patients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Association for Accessible Medicines issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * Somerset Announces Domestic Expansion and New Production Line for Nasal Spray Medicines for U.S. Patients The Association for Accessible Medicines today commented on the announcement by Somerset Pharma, LLC, a member of AAM, on the expansion of their New Jersey manufacturing facilities to increase domestic capacity and expand their product lineup to include nasal spray med  more
Attorney General Clark Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 27 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Challenges Title X Funding Conditions * Attorney General Clark today joined a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. The lawsuit, filed today in federal court, challenges new conditions on Title X fu  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES NEW BARRIERS TO SPONSORSHIP OF UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES NEW BARRIERS TO SPONSORSHIP OF UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, today submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposed rule that would add unnecessary and burdensome new requirements for sponsors of unaccompanied immigrant c  more
Attorney General Rayfield Stands Up to Federal Attacks on Family Planning
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 27 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Stands Up to Federal Attacks on Family Planning * Attorney General Dan Rayfield is challenging the federal government to stop a new policy that would cut off family planning funding to states and health clinics unless they agree to a list of political conditions that are illegal, unreasonable, and completely out of touch with families' needs. AG Rayfield filed th  more
Attorney General Weiser secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 28 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule * #Federal judge blocks last-minute requirements that threaten to disrupt Colorado's mail ballot system ahead of November election Aug. 28, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of 25 states secured a temporary restraining order blocking a new U.S. Postal   more
Attorney General Weiser sues to protect federal funding for family planning and preventive health care
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 27 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser sues to protect federal funding for family planning and preventive health care * Aug. 27, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition in suing to block new unlawful conditions on Title X funding, which supports reproductive health care, family planning, cancer screenings, and other preventive care for millions of Americans. The new poli  more
Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Discusses Tariffs, ICE and Social Media on MSNOW's Morning Joe
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Discusses Tariffs, ICE and Social Media on MSNOW's Morning Joe * Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a Guest on MSNOW's "Morning Joe." AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Willie Geist, MSNOW: Governor Hochul, great to see you this morning. Let's start right th  more
Booker Continues Annual 21-County Tour with Stops in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem Counties
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Continues Annual 21-County Tour with Stops in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem Counties * NEW JERSEY -Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker continued his annual 21-County Tour with events in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem Counties, meeting with students, health care professionals, food assistance advocates, and business leaders across South Jersey. In Burlington County, Senat  more
Capital Research Center Issues InfluenceWatch Wrap Up on Aug. 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrap up on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog group  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: 'We Move With Urgency Now' - Federal Autism Committee Votes to Focus on Action, Accountability
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- 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. 27, 2026, by Jill Erzen, associate editor for The Defender: * * * 'We Move With Urgency Now': Federal Autism Committee Votes to Focus on Action, Accountability Members of the federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) today voted to adopt a working stra  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Coroner Contradicts Pennsylvania Health Officials, Says Measles Didn't Cause Newborn's Death
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- 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. 27, 2026, by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Coroner Contradicts Pennsylvania Health Officials, Says Measles Didn't Cause Newborn's Death After Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced two "measles-associated" deaths and called for vaccination  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Meta's $18-Billion Settlement in Social Media Addiction Suit Draws Mixed Reactions
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- 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. 27, 2026, by Henrick Karoliszyn, investigative reporter for The Defender: * * * Meta's $18-Billion Settlement in Social Media Addiction Suit Draws Mixed Reactions Social media giant agrees to sweeping changes to Facebook and Instagram after states accused it of knowi  more
Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: August Research Roundup - Select Papers
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued its August Research Roundup: * * * Research Roundup: Select Papers This month, we covered a long-term analysis suggesting that landfill methane emissions may be far higher than estimated, as well as new research on unexpected trends in U.S. extreme rainfall. Here are additional studies worth noting. By Francesco Fiondella Every month, researchers at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and other parts of the Columb  more
DNC: On the March on Washington's 63rd Anniversary, Democrats Reaffirm Their Promise to Protect Every American's Right to Vote
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * On the March on Washington's 63rd Anniversary, Democrats Reaffirm Their Promise to Protect Every American's Right to Vote On the 63rd anniversary of the March on Washington, Democrats honor Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and every trailblazing civil rights leader by committing to fight back against Donald Trump and Republicans' attacks on every American's sacred right to vote. Trump, whose a  more
Federal Register: NHTSA Issues Information Collection Notice on Novel Human-Machine Interface Designs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following information collection: * * * In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This ICR i  more
Four Seasoned Experts Now Leading NELP's Policy Team
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following statement on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * Four Seasoned Experts Now Leading NELP's Policy Team Creating a Good Jobs Economy for all workers where every job is a good job requires leaders with deep policy expertise and a clear vision to achieve bold, lasting change. Now in our seventh decade at the forefront of the workers' rights movement, NELP has gathered four such exceptional leaders to guide our policy and advocacy wor  more
Governor Sherrill Delivers All Four Pillars of Data Center Plan, Puts Power Back in the Hands of Communities
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Delivers All Four Pillars of Data Center Plan, Puts Power Back in the Hands of Communities * TRENTON - Governor Mikie Sherrill today delivered on all four pillars of her comprehensive data center plan, signing legislation (S3379/A4096) to increase transparency around data centers' energy and water use and announcing statewide guidance to help municipalities negotiate   more
Governor Sherrill Signs Legislation Allowing Sale and Delivery of "To Go" Alcoholic Beverages
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Signs Legislation Allowing Sale and Delivery of "To Go" Alcoholic Beverages * FREEHOLD - Governor Mikie Sherrill today signed legislation giving restaurants, bars, and other eligible businesses more flexibility to sell and deliver alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption. The law, Senate Bill 4384, makes permanent rules first established during the COVID-19 pa  more
Growing Soar First Program Builds Math Skills, Confidence
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Growing Soar First Program Builds Math Skills, Confidence * Galloway, N.J. -Determining how many rubber bands it takes to safely drop a stuffed Talon mascot from a second-story balcony. Using light to measure chemical strength to determine if water is safe. Figuring out exact percentages of the ingredients in ice cream -and then eating it afterward. These are just some of the math and science experiments  more
House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on No Antisemitism in Education Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-759) on the No Antisemitism in Education Act (H.R. 8476). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Aug. 20, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE H.R. 8476 requires each local educational agency and institution of higher education that receives federal financial assistance to treat discrimination motivated by antisemitism as vigorously as such agency or institution treats other   more
House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-780) on the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act (H.R. 4795). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Aug. 27, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 4795, Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026, amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from receiving federal st  more
ICYMI: McIver and Counsel Paul Fishman Press Call Debriefing Court's Refusal To Dismiss U.S. vs. McIver Case
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * ICYMI: McIver and Counsel Paul Fishman Press Call Debriefing Court's Refusal To Dismiss U.S. v. McIver Case NEWARK, NJ - Today, on a briefing call, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) and her counsel, Paul Fishman, broke down Wednesday's Third Circuit decision to not dismiss U.S. v. McIver. The decision carries troubling legal and political implications that threaten separati  more
In New Letter, Murray, Colleagues Demand NIH Director Restore Lifesaving Pediatric Research
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * In New Letter, Murray, Colleagues Demand NIH Director Restore Lifesaving Pediatric Research ICYMI: Senator Murray Presses NIH Director on Trump's Proposal to Cut Medical Research Funding to Pay for $1.5 Trillion War Budget - U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) and Vice Chair of the Senate Appr  more
Kean Hosts Roundtable on Preventing Nitrous Oxide Misuse
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Hosts Roundtable on Preventing Nitrous Oxide Misuse * (August 28, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) held a roundtable with constituents, first responders, medical professionals, non-profit representatives, and local leadership to discuss the prevention of nitrous oxide misuse. The discussion coincided with the introduction of Congressman Kean's bipartis  more
Kim, Warren Joint Statement on New Independent Watchdog Report on Detailing Trump Attempt to Destroy CFPB
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kim, Warren Joint Statement on New Independent Watchdog Report on Detailing Trump Attempt to Destroy CFPB * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade and Finance on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the full committee, released the fol  more
Lawler Introduces Bill to Ensure Continuity of Operations at Export-Import Bank
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Introduces Bill to Ensure Continuity of Operations at Export-Import Bank * Washington, D.C. - 8/27/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the EXIM Bank Continuity in Competitiveness Act, legislation that would permanently reform requirements for the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to ensure the continuity of operations and strengthen t  more
MGMA Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Modifier -25 Payment Reduction
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * MGMA Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Modifier -25 Payment Reduction The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P, Mail Stop C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD, 21244-1850 Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physici  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Prospect Park Councilman Admits Role in Illegal Gambling Operation
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 29 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Announces Prospect Park Councilman Admits Role in Illegal Gambling Operation Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) announced today that a Prospect Park, New Jersey, councilman admitted his role in an illegal gambling operation tied to the Lucchese crime family. Anand   more
N.M. A.G. Torrez Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 29 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule District Court Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order to Block Rule from Taking Effect - Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez and a coalition of 25 states have secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the U.S. District Court for th  more
New Jersey Institute of Technology: Federal Scholarships Now Available Where AI and Cybersecurity Meet
NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 29 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Federal Scholarships Now Available Where AI and Cybersecurity Meet Written by: Evan Koblentz Beginning this fall, New Jersey Institute of Technology students who study artificial intelligence and cybersecurity can earn full scholarships in exchange for working in government jobs after graduation. The deal is happening because NJIT was accepted into the National Science Foundation's new Cyb  more
Noteworthy Achievements
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Noteworthy Achievements * #PROFessionals of the Month - #The PROFessionals of the Month program celebrates exemplary Rowan University employees, as nominated each month by their colleagues across the University community. To read honorees' profiles, visit PROFessionals of the Month. Noteworthy Accomplishments Wendy Aita, Rowan Integrated Special Needs Ctr, received $250,000 from NJ Division of Developmenta  more
Pallone Celebrates Next Steps on Beach Replenishment Projects in Monmouth County
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Celebrates Next Steps on Beach Replenishment Projects in Monmouth County * LONG BRANCH, NJ -Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that the US Army Corps of Engineers is awarding a $38.3 million contract to Weeks Marine to begin a targeted sand replenishment project in Monmouth County, including sections of the towns of Monmouth Beach, Sea Bright, and Long Branch. Wit  more
Princeton School of Public & International Affairs Faculty Advance Global AI Governance, Interdisciplinary Science, and International Collaboration
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 29 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * SPIAccolades -- August 2026 Princeton SPIA Faculty Advance Global AI Governance, Interdisciplinary Science, and International Collaboration By Giulia Bhatia Aleksandra Korolova, an assistant professor of computer science and public affairs, has been elected to the new council of the International Association for Safe and Ethical Artificial Intelligence (IASEAI).  more
Princeton University: Incoming Class Hears Call to Embrace Princeton's 'Bold and Powerful Commitment' to Free Expression
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 29 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Incoming class hears call to embrace Princeton's 'bold and powerful commitment' to free expression By Jamie Saxon, Office of Communications President Christopher L. Eisgruber introduced transfer and first-year students to the University's expansive commitment to academic freedom and free expression during his fifth annual Orientation session on the topic. At Tuesday's event, he was joined for a wide-ran  more
Securities Enforcement Under Chairman Atkins
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Securities Enforcement Under Chairman Atkins * A little more than halfway into the SEC's first full year under the leadership of its Chairman, Paul Atkins, recent SEC actions give a glimmer into possible emerging trends in enforcement. In the areas of financial statement regulation and insider trading policing, the SEC is returning to basics, stepping back from some more expans  more
Strategic Plan 'Year 1' Event, Progress Across Five Pillars
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Strategic Plan 'Year 1' Event, Progress Across Five Pillars * In September 2025, Seton Hall University launched its strategic plan, Inspiring Great Minds to Greater Purpose 2025-30, timed with the 50th anniversary of the canonization of its patron saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton, reaffirming a shared commitment to the University's Catholic educational mission. One year into implementation, the University  more
Teachers Get AI-Ready for the New School Year with Pearson
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 28 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * Teachers Get AI-Ready for the New School Year with Pearson * Nearly 200 teachers from Miami-Dade County Public Schools are building AI skills and working toward Pearson's Foundations of AI for PK-12 Educators credential. MIAMI -August 28, 2026 -As students return to the classroom, nearly 200 teachers from Miami-Dade County Public Schools participated in professional developmen  more
The Drew Forum at MPAC to Open With Mike Breen and Walt "Clyde" Frazier on September 29
MADISON, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- Drew University posted the following news: * * * The Drew Forum at MPAC to Open With Mike Breen and Walt "Clyde" Frazier on September 29 * #Featuring surprise special guests from Knicks 2026 Championship Team August 2026 - Drew University has announced that New York Knicks broadcasters Mike Breen and Walt "Clyde" Frazier will be the first speakers in the 2026-27 Drew Forum series at Mayo Performing Arts Center. The event will be held on Tuesday, September 29,  more
Travis Epp Receives Executive Excellence Award
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [Category: BizAccounting] -- EisnerAmper, a provider of audit, accounting and tax, advisory and outsourcing services, posted the following news: * * * Travis Epp Receives Executive Excellence Award * EisnerAmper, a global business advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Partner Travis Epp has received a 2026 "Executive Excellence" Award from leading New Jersey media outlet NJBIZ. The NJBIZ Executive Excellence Awards recognize the state's most accomplished senior execut  more
What They're Saying: Responses to the Third Circuit's Refusal to Dismiss U.S. vs. McIver
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * What They're Saying: Responses to the Third Circuit's Refusal to Dismiss U.S. v. McIver "A brazen and unlawful abuse of power, and a direct attack on congressional oversight" - On Wednesday, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals threw out Congresswoman LaMonica McIver's (NJ-10) motion to dismiss her case, U.S. v. McIver. Since the news broke, McIver has received a groundswell o  more