Wednesday - September 9, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey

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Accelerated B.S.N. Offers 14-Month Path to Nursing
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 3 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Accelerated B.S.N. Offers 14-Month Path to Nursing * Seton Hall's College of Nursing invites recent and soon-to-be graduates, as well as professionals with non-nursing bachelor's degrees, to explore a fast track into the nursing profession through its Second Degree Accelerated B.S.N. Learn more about the 14-month program at an upcoming information session. The session will be held virtually on Thurs  more
AG Campbell Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack On Healthcare For Transgender Youth
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack On Healthcare For Transgender Youth * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump Administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and so  more
AG Nessel Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Youth Healthcare
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Youth Healthcare * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for transgender care for low-income minors and some young adults. In their lawsuit (PDF), the coalition arg  more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Mamdani-backed Delivery Protection Act Will Raise Costs and Kill Jobs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Sept. 3, 2026, by Kiran Subramanian: * * * Mamdani-backed Delivery Protection Act will Raise Costs and Kill Jobs New York City is about to get more expensive if the Delivery Protection Act passes. Introduced by City Council Member Tiffany Caban, the proposed legislation would require companies such as Amazon and FedEx to hire last-mile delivery drivers directly, rather than subcontracting to local businesses. O  more
Amid AI Boom, Verisk Launches New View of U.S. Data Center Exposure, Helping Insurers Assess Growing Concentrations of Risk
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Amid AI Boom, Verisk Launches New View of U.S. Data Center Exposure, Helping Insurers Assess Growing Concentrations of Risk New resource provides building-level information on more than 2,500 U.S. data center facilities BOSTON -- Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, today announc  more
Attorney General Bonta Challenges Rule Attempting to Block Federal Reimbursements for Providers of Gender-Affirming Care
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Challenges Rule Attempting to Block Federal Reimbursements for Providers of Gender-Affirming Care * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general and one governor in filing a lawsuit challenging a rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that would prohibit federal reimbursement for gen  more
Attorney General Clark Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attack on Health Care for Transgender Youth
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 2 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attack on Health Care for Transgender Youth * Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 21 other states today sued the Trump Administration over a new rule that attempts to unlawfully prohibit Medicaid reimbursements for gender-affirming care for low-income youth. The rule, recently finalized by the U  more
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Challenges Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 2 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Challenges Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare * Attorney General Dan Rayfield sued the Trump administration today over its attempt to block states from using federal Medicaid dollars to pay for gender-affirming care for low-income kids and young adults. "Freedom means very little if the government can reach into your family's private decisions  more
Attorney General James Sues to Protect Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Protect Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth * September 2, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined 20 other attorneys general and the governor of Pennsylvania in suing the Trump administration over a new rule that blocks states from receiving federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding fo  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration over latest attack on health care for transgender youth
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 2 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration over latest attack on health care for transgender youth * Sept. 2, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming health care for low-income minors and some young adults. In their complain  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION CHALLENGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S LATEST ATTACK ON HEALTHCARE FOR TRANSGENDER YOUTH
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION CHALLENGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S LATEST ATTACK ON HEALTHCARE FOR TRANSGENDER YOUTH * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults. "At a time when  more
Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare for Transgender Youth
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare for Transgender Youth * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and so  more
Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in San Antonio, TX
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Sept. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in San Antonio, TX Author Kelsey Cox to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 San Antonio, TX - September 2nd, 2026 -Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the opening of its new San Antonio, TX bookstore on Wednesday  more
Bayer advances combined seed and crop protection pipeline and enters phase of blockbuster launches
WHIPPANY, New Jersey, Sept. 2 [Category: BizPharmaceuticals] -- Bayer USA, an enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition, posted the following news: * * * Bayer advances combined seed and crop protection pipeline and enters phase of blockbuster launches * * Commercialization of two blockbusters already started, with additional launches expected over the next years * Bayer announces genome-edited standable soy and development of herbicide tole  more
Booker, Kim Statement on FEMA Denial of New Jersey's Winter Storm Major Disaster Declaration Appeal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Kim Statement on FEMA Denial of New Jersey's Winter Storm Major Disaster Declaration Appeal * NEWARK, N.J. -Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) issued the following joint statement in response to FEMA's denial of Governor Mikie Sherrill's appeal for a major disaster declaration following the severe winter storm and snowstorm that struck New Jersey on February 22 and  more
Booker, Whitehouse Urge NIH to Protect Octopuses and Other Cephalopods Used in Research
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Whitehouse Urge NIH to Protect Octopuses and Other Cephalopods Used in Research * U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) urged the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to strengthen protections for cephalopods used in federally supported research. In a letter to NIH Director Jayanta Bhattacharya, the senators urged the agency to follow Congress' direction in the 2026  more
Bowdoin College: Faculty Research Boosted by Awards in Several Areas
BRUNSWICK, Maine, Sept. 4 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news: * * * Faculty Research Boosted by Awards in Several Areas By Tom Porter Bowdoin faculty in a range of areas received some welcome news over the past semester. So far in 2026, at least eight scholars have been awarded research grants covering a variety of disciplines, from religious studies to psychology and across the sciences. Here are the details: William R. Kenan Professor of Physics Thomas W. Baumgarte was awarded a  more
Centenary University Names Former Professional Pitcher Tim Bausher As Head Baseball Coach
HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- Centenary University issued the following news: * * * CENTENARY UNIVERSITY NAMES FORMER PROFESSIONAL PITCHER TIM BAUSHER AS HEAD BASEBALL COACH Centenary University has named former professional pitcher and collegiate coach Tim Bausher as head coach of the Cyclones baseball program. Bausher's appointment comes during a period of significant momentum for Centenary University as it continues to strengthen its academic offerings, student success initiatives,  more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Minnesota Districts Shouldn't Follow NY to Paint a 'Portrait of a Graduate'
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 3 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Sept. 2, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * Minnesota districts shouldn't follow NY to paint a 'Portrait of a Graduate' Nearly 13 years after Minnesota scrapped high school exit exam requirements, New York is now doing the same. New York's famous Regents exams, a tradition since the 19th century,   more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Attorney Sanctioned in COVID Vaccine Mandate Case Says Judge Got It Wrong
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- 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 by Henrick Karoliszyn, investigative reporter for The Defender: * * * Attorney Sanctioned in COVID Vaccine Mandate Case Says Judge Got It Wrong An attorney representing a former New York City sanitation worker who sued the city for denying his request for a religious exempti  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Babies Whose Mothers Drank Fluoridated Water During Pregnancy Scored Lower in Problem-Solving
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- 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 by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Babies Whose Mothers Drank Fluoridated Water During Pregnancy Scored Lower in Problem-Solving A major Columbia University study of more than 2,500 children found that prenatal exposure to fluoridated water at levels   more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Perrigo Pulls Kids' 'Firefly' Fluoride Mouthwash After Parents Sue
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- 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 by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Perrigo Pulls Kids' 'Firefly' Fluoride Mouthwash After Parents Sue Perrigo has agreed to stop selling its FireFly Anticavity Mouth Rinse children's fluoride mouthwash, prompting parents to drop their class action law  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Vaccination Data on Amish Children Screened for 2010 Autism Study Was Never Made Public
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 4 (TNSrep) -- 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 by Suzanne Burdick, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Vaccination Data on Amish Children Screened for 2010 Autism Study Was Never Made Public A study presented by researchers in 2010 found an autism rate among Amish children of roughly 1 in 271 -- much lower t  more
Combined Wealth Of Singapore's 50 Richest On Forbes List Remains Flat At US$239 Billion
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release: * * * Combined Wealth Of Singapore's 50 Richest On Forbes List Remains Flat At US$239 Billion Eduardo Saverin retains the No. 1 spot for fourth year in a row SINGAPORE - The combined wealth of tycoons on the 2026 Forbes list of Singapore's 50 Richest remains unchanged from last year at US$239 billion. The complete list is available here, as well as in the September issue of Forbes Asia. Amid geopolitical unc  more
Congressman Van Drew Again Calls on NJBPU to Resign Following Federal Audit of Atlantic City Electric
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Again Calls on NJBPU to Resign Following Federal Audit of Atlantic City Electric * Today, Congressman Van Drew sent separate letters to Atlantic City Electric (ACE) and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) following a federal audit that identified five areas of financial noncompliance at ACE. Congressman Van Drew is demanding a full accounting from ACE, refu  more
Delaware State University student gives back to hometown through back-to-school drive
DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 3 -- Delaware State University posted the following news: * * * Delaware State University student gives back to hometown through back-to-school drive * For Delaware State University student Victoria Wicker, giving back to her hometown meant making sure students could begin the school year with more than just the supplies they needed. She wanted them to start with confidence, excitement and the freedom to choose something of their own. Wicker, a Law Studies major from   more
DOE Idaho National Laboratory: Smart Farm Operating System Goes From Lab to Tractor
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Smart farm operating system goes from lab to tractor It is July, and Montana farmers are testing software from the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) on a tractor's autosteer operating system. The software uses field data to tell a tractor where to travel for the most efficient drive path. Then, the tractor pulls a 90-foot-long agricultural sprayer that  more
Dr. Lori E. Ciccomascolo Named Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff at William Paterson University
WAYNE, New Jersey, Sept. 3 -- William Paterson University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Lori E. Ciccomascolo Named Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff at William Paterson University * Dr. Lori E. Ciccomascolo, an accomplished educator, scholar, and academic leader whose career spans more than three decades, has been named vice president for strategic initiatives and chief of staff at William Paterson University in Wayne. "William Paterson is delighted to welc  more
Duane Morris Recognized in Multiple Categories of the 2026 New Jersey Legal Awards
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Recognized in Multiple Categories of the 2026 New Jersey Legal Awards * NEW JERSEY, September 2, 2026-Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in two categories of the 2026 New Jersey Legal Awards. The annual awards celebrate the attorneys, firms and legal departments that have made significant contributions to the le  more
Emerging Hispanic Leaders Attended Leadership Experience
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 2 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Emerging Hispanic Leaders Attended Leadership Experience * Seton Hall University recently welcomed talented high school students from across the country for the American Lorenzo de Zavala (LDZ) Youth Legislative Session, a flagship leadership program presented by the National Hispanic Institute (NHI). The seven-night residential experience brought 135 rising high school juniors to campus for an immers  more
Fed: Which States are Most Exposed to Tariff Increases? A New Measure Based on the Consumption Channel
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following Fed Notes article: * * * Which states are most exposed to tariff increases? A new measure based on the consumption channel By Nick Heyman, Colin J. Hottman, and Ryan Monarch/1 Introduction This note examines the heterogeneous exposure of states in terms of their consumption of direct consumer goods imports, which is an important channel through which states are exposed to increases in trade costs such as tariffs. Building on th  more
Federal Register: DOT Issues Final Rule on Cause of Airline Delay and Cancellation Categories Under FAA Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is amending its regulations governing how air carriers report the causes of flight cancellations and delays. This action implements Section 511(b) of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which mandates that ten specific types of events be excluded from the "Air Carrier" causal reporting code. That code is reserved for circumstances that are within the carrier's control. This final rule creates a new reporting category to   more
Federal Register: FDIC Issues Notice to All Interested Parties of Intent To Terminate Receiverships
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice to All Interested Parties of Intent To Terminate Receiverships Notice is hereby given that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC or Receiver), as Receiver for the institutions listed below, intends to terminate its receivership for said institutions. Notice of Intent To Terminate Receiverships Fund ... Receivership name ... City ... State ... D  more
Federal Register: Federal Railroad Administration Issues Notice of Safety Advisory on Restricted Speed
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Safety Advisory 2026-01; Restricted Speed FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2026-01 to remind railroads and their employees of the importance of compliance with Federal regulations and railroad operating rules governing restricted speed. This Safety Advisory contains a summary of seven recent train accidents involving failure to operate a  more
Federal Register: FHA Issues Information Collection Notice on Accelerated Implementation & Deployment of Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following information collection: * * * The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. We published a Federal Register Notice with a 60-day public comment peri  more
Fitzpatrick Takes Edgely Fight to Congress with Bipartisan Community Protection Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Takes Edgely Fight to Congress with Bipartisan Community Protection Bill * Legislation born from Fitzpatrick's work alongside PA-1 residents would strengthen property protections, transparency, and community voice in major federal infrastructure decisions WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), joined by Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), introduced the bi  more
FOX NEWS MEDIA TO PRESENT SPECIAL MULTIPLATFORM PROGRAMMING COMMEMORATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11TH
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS MEDIA TO PRESENT SPECIAL MULTIPLATFORM PROGRAMMING COMMEMORATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11TH * NEW YORK - September 3, 2026 - FOX News Media will honor the 25th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks with extensive multiplatform special programming. On Friday, September 11th and in the days leading up to it, network personalities and c  more
Governor Sherrill and 17 State Employee Unions Reach Agreement to Launch Comprehensive State Health Benefits Program Reform Effort
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill and 17 State Employee Unions Reach Agreement to Launch Comprehensive State Health Benefits Program Reform Effort * TRENTON - Governor Mikie Sherrill and 17 unions representing state employees today announced an agreement that waives increases in state employees' health benefit contribution rates in 2027 and launches a broader, state-led effort to make the State Health  more
Governor Sherrill Statement on MLS NEXT Pro Coming to New Jersey
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Statement on MLS NEXT Pro Coming to New Jersey * TRENTON - Governor Sherrill today joined Hometown Soccer Holdings, MLS NEXT Pro, New York City FC, and Middlesex County officials in announcing plans to bring MLS NEXT Pro soccer to New Jersey, providing the statement below: "New Jersey is a soccer state, and we're proud to welcome our newest professional soccer club t  more
Governor Sherrill Statement on New Jersey's Credit Rating Upgrade by KBRA
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Statement on New Jersey's Credit Rating Upgrade by KBRA * TRENTON \- Governor Mikie Sherrill today released the following statement after Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) upgraded New Jersey's credit rating to AA-. The upgrade marks the first time a New Jersey governor has received a credit rating increase during their first year in office and the state's highest ratin  more
HMEI to Open Environmental Exhibition by Artist Maya Lin
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 3 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University issued the following news: * * * HMEI to Open Environmental Exhibition by Artist Maya Lin * This month, High Meadows Environmental Institute will open the inaugural exhibition in our new Environmental Gallery in Briger Hall with an installation of artist Maya Lin's What Is Missing? Lin's memorial to the planet uses immersive, science-based artworks to raise awareness about the present sixth ma  more
House Passes Gottheimer, Foxx Bipartisan Bill to Hold Higher Education Accountable for Hate-Driven BDS Activity That Targets Jewish Students and Professors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * House Passes Gottheimer, Foxx Bipartisan Bill to Hold Higher Education Accountable for Hate-Driven BDS Activity that Targets Jewish Students and Professors BDS Attacks Academic Freedom; Legislation Protects Free Speech - Today, September 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act, authored by U.S. Representatives Josh   more
Hunter Dean Ann Marie Mauro Receives National League for Nursing Award
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Hunter Dean Ann Marie Mauro Receives National League for Nursing Award * The Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing is celebrating a major national recognition of its leadership and commitment to excellence in nursing education. The National League for Nursing has named Dr. Ann Marie Mauro, the Joan Hansen Grabe Dean and professor of the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursin  more
Jon Dormo Joins FirstEnergy to Advance New Power Generation Development
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 4 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * Jon Dormo Joins FirstEnergy to Advance New Power Generation Development Experienced leader will identify and develop new opportunities for power generation - FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has named Jon Dormo its Vice President of Generation Project Development. Reporting to Chris Beam, FirstEnergy's President of West Virginia and Maryland, Dormo will lead efforts to plan and develop new power generation projects th  more
Kean Introduces Legislation to Ban Taxpayer Spending on First Class Flights for Members of Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Introduces Legislation to Ban Taxpayer Spending on First Class Flights for Members of Congress * (SEPTEMBER 3, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) introduced the No Taxpayer Funds for Congressional First Class Flights Act (H.R. 10244). This legislation would prohibit the use of official travel funds by Members of Congress for flight accommodations that are no  more
Local rising stars of military medicine among winners at 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Local rising stars of military medicine among winners at 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium * KISSIMMEE, Florida - The next generation of military medicine researchers earned recognition for their innovative studies focused on warfighter health at the 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium in Kissimmee, Florida, Aug. 6. Several winners a  more
Media Services Modernizes Classroom Technology for Fall 2026
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 3 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Media Services Modernizes Classroom Technology for Fall 2026 * As students and faculty return for the 2026-27 academic year, Seton Hall University's Media Services team has completed a series of technology upgrades designed to enhance teaching and learning across campus. The improvements include classroom technology enhancements in Corrigan Hall and Schwartz Hall, as well as a comprehensive refresh of  more
Murals in Shea Center Practice Rooms Rendered by WP Art Students Enhance Music Student Experience
WAYNE, New Jersey, Sept. 3 -- William Paterson University posted the following news: * * * Murals in Shea Center Practice Rooms Rendered by WP Art Students Enhance Music Student Experience * Mileny Jiatz and her mural depicting a performance at the Blue Note jazz club in New York William Paterson music students, who typically spend many solitary hours rehearsing in Shea Center's practice rooms, now have colorful new murals to inspire them while working on their craft. The murals, depicti  more
New Jersey AI Ready Sprinternships Offer Atlantic Cape Students Paid Experiential Learning Opportunity
MAYS LANDING, New Jersey, Sept. 2 -- Atlantic Cape Community College posted the following news: * * * New Jersey AI Ready Sprinternships Offer Atlantic Cape Students Paid Experiential Learning Opportunity * MAYS LANDING - Atlantic Cape Community College, in collaboration with the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development, was recently awarded $4,000 to support its participation in the New Jersey AI Ready Sprinternships Initiative. The Sprinternships Init  more
New Jersey Institute of Technology Professor Invents Forecasting Method for Extreme Weather
NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Professor Invents Forecasting Method for Extreme Weather Written by: Evan Koblentz Meteorologists could predict hurricanes and analyze tsunamis more accurately and faster than ever, if a New Jersey Institute of Technology engineering professor's creative software works out as planned. The new technique would run artificial intelligence on a simulation of what's called a quantum reserv  more
NJ Department of Labor Launches Back-to-School Campaign: "School's Back, Slow Down in the Zone -- Get Kids & Guards Safely Home"
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release: * * * NJ Department of Labor Launches Back-to-School Campaign: "School's Back, Slow Down in the Zone -- Get Kids & Guards Safely Home" As students head back to school, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) is launching a new campaign to better protect crossing guards with a clear message to Garden State drivers: "School's Back, Slow Dow  more
Pearson Launches Navvy+ to Give PreK-12 Educators a Clearer, More Complete Picture of Student Learning
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 3 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * Pearson Launches Navvy+ to Give PreK-12 Educators a Clearer, More Complete Picture of Student Learning * New assessment and learning platform puts powerful, connected assessment information in teachers' hands at the moment of learning, when they, and their students, need it most. HOBOKEN, N.J. -Sept. 3, 2026 -Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) has launched Navvy+, a PreK-12 assessment and  more
Port Authority and CALSTART Launch $45 Million Electric Truck and Charging Programs to Boost Sustainable Operations Across East Coast's Busiest Seaport
PASADENA, California, Sept. 4 -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Port Authority and CALSTART Launch $45 Million Electric Truck and Charging Programs to Boost Sustainable Operations Across East Coast's Busiest Seaport Together, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and CALSTART will electrify drayage and terminal operations serving the East Coast's busi  more
Princeton Seminary Welcomes 3 New Faculty This Fall
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 2 -- The Princeton Theological Seminary posted the following news: * * * Princeton Seminary Welcomes 3 New Faculty This Fall * Drs. Clarissa Breu, Olivia Bustion, and E. Trey Clark join the Princeton Theological Seminary faculty this fall, bringing expertise in New Testament, Christian theology, and African American preaching traditions. "We are delighted to welcome these new colleagues to our faculty, and we look forward to the contributions they will make to o  more
Princeton: Pre-read Author Maryanne Wolf Urges Incoming Class to Read Deeply, 'With Courage and Effort'
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Pre-read author Maryanne Wolf urges incoming class to read deeply, 'with courage and effort' By Jamie Saxon, Office of Communications At this year's Pre-read Assembly, the scholar, author and literacy advocate Maryanne Wolf described the sophisticated neural circuitry that we call on -- and continue to strengthen -- when we read deeply from difficult texts. Deep reading reinforces the brain's circuitry   more
Rep. Pallone Blasts Republicans for Weak Response to Data Centers Crisis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Blasts Republicans for Weak Response to Data Centers Crisis "People are sick and tired of corporate special interests and Big Tech billionaires taking over their neighborhoods and threatening their utility bills, their air, their water, and their property." "These very real concerns are repeatedly swept to the sidelines, min  more
Rep. Pallone Seeks Answers From Arbitration Firms on No Surprises Act Compliance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Pallone Seeks Answers from Arbitration Firms on No Surprises Act Compliance Top E&C Democrat Requested Information from Six IDRE Firms That Did Not Respond to Earlier Informal Requests for Briefings and Information Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today sent oversight letters to   more
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Recent Violence in Trenton
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Recent Violence in Trenton * September 03, 2026 Congresswoman Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released the following statement in response to recent violence in Trenton, NJ including Sunday's shooting at a block party on Locust Street: The tragedy of Sunday's shooting highlights the need to do better by the people of Trenton. The city's unique role as our state   more
Reps. Smith, Moolenaar Lead Bipartisan Letter to Sec. Mullin Requesting Update on DHS Actions to Implement and Enforce Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Smith, Moolenaar lead bipartisan letter to Sec. Mullin requesting update on DHS actions to implement and enforce Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Today, Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), and John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on China, led six lawmakers in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Mark  more
Rowan University celebrates Rally House opening and eCampus partnership
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 3 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan University celebrates Rally House opening and eCampus partnership * Rowan University, Rally House and local officials gathered on Rowan Boulevard to celebrate the opening of the University's new official retail store and the launch of its partnership with eCampus.com, enhancing access to apparel, merchandise and affordable course materials for students. Rally House, a leading retailer of officially li  more
Rowan University's Montalbo-Lomboy named 2026 Engineering Unleashed Fellow
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 2 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan University's Montalbo-Lomboy named 2026 Engineering Unleashed Fellow * Melissa Montalbo-Lomboy, Ph.D., an associate teaching professor in the Experiential Engineering Education Department at Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, has been named a 2026 Engineering Unleashed Fellow. She is one of 30 engineering faculty across the U.S. to receive this year's honor. The national recognition is given for i  more
Second Annual AI Ethics Seminar Announced for October 24
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 3 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Second Annual AI Ethics Seminar Announced for October 24 * Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming classrooms, financial decision-making and healthcare, making questions of human dignity, trust and responsible leadership more urgent -and more practical -than ever. On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the Center for Catholic Studies at Seton Hall University and the International Academy of Catholic L  more
Six Distinguished Practitioners Join Princeton Princeton School of Public & International Affairs Faculty
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * Six Distinguished Practitioners Join Princeton SPIA Faculty By Ambreen Ali Six new practitioners will join the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs faculty this academic year, enriching classroom study and enhancing the depth of policy discussion at the School with a wealth of experience that spans global diplomacy, multinational security strategy  more
Smith Backs the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026, Stands Up for Jewish- and Israeli-American Students
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Smith backs the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026, stands up for Jewish- and Israeli-American students With Rep. Chris Smith's (R-NJ) full support and vote, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (HR 4795). HR 4795 blocks federal higher education funding for U.S. colleges and universities that engage in   more
Smith Marks 188th Anniversary of Frederick Douglass' Escape From Slavery--the Namesake of His Anti-human Trafficking Legislation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Smith marks 188th anniversary of Frederick Douglass' escape from slavery--the namesake of his anti-human trafficking legislation Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a longtime leader in the global fight against human trafficking, today commemorated the 188th anniversary of famed abolitionist and statesman Frederick Douglass' escape from slavery on September 3rd, 1838. "Today, we mark 188 yea  more
Spotlight On: Jamael Harrison
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Sept. 2 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Spotlight On: Jamael Harrison * Galloway, N.J. -Jamael Harrison, director of Student Affairs Assessment and Communication, recently completed EAB's Rising Higher Education Leaders Fellowship, a six-month program that helps emerging leaders develop practical skills and advance an institutional priority through a capstone project. For his capstone, Harrison developed the Four Currents Framework for Strategic  more
Stand Against Hazing
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 3 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Stand Against Hazing * Hazing prevention is a shared responsibility. Whether you are a student, employee, coach, advisor or student leader, you can play an important role in creating a campus community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Seton Hall University's module is a brief educational program designed to help all members of our community recognize, prevent, and respond to hazing  more
Statement by Governor Sherrill on FEMA's Denial of Disaster Declaration Appeal
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Statement by Governor Sherrill on FEMA's Denial of Disaster Declaration Appeal * "Once again, Donald Trump is using the federal government to punish those he sees as his political enemies, and everyday New Jerseyans are paying the price. Natural disasters don't care about political parties. When FEMA agreed that disaster relief was warranted, Donald Trump overruled the experts - and co  more
Sun Chemical to Present Complete Corrugated Printing Solutions at Corrugated Week 2026
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Sun Chemical to present complete corrugated printing solutions at Corrugated Week 2026 Sun Chemical will showcase its broad range of inks, coatings, pressroom consumables and technical services for corrugated printing on booth #114 at Corrugated Week 2026, taking place September 28-30 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Under the theme "Complete Solu  more
Syracuse University: College of Law Unveils Wall Honoring 400+ Judicial Alumni
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 4 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * College of Law Unveils Wall Honoring 400+ Judicial Alumni New Judicial Wall of Honor in Dineen Hall celebrates law alumni who became judges across the country. - When Dean Terence Lau L'98 envisioned the Judicial Wall of Honor, he had a simple but powerful goal: to make visible what has always been true about Syracuse Law. That its graduates don't just enter the legal profession, they rise to lead it, includ  more
This Summer at Whitman: It All Happened Here!
WALLA WALLA, Washington, Sept. 2 -- Whitman College posted the following news: * * * This Summer at Whitman: It All Happened Here! * Whitman Stories Whitman Stories This summer, Whitties gained new skills and made a difference in the community through internships in the Walla Walla Valley. They did cutting-edge research alongside faculty in campus labs. They met up for summer fun-with regular soccer matches, sand volleyball and get-togethers. And, yes, a few lucky students even enjoyed a su  more
USDA Designates 11 New Jersey Counties as Natural Disaster Areas for Drought
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates 11 New Jersey Counties as Natural Disaster Areas for Drought * New Jersey This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various r  more
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, Alongside Gun Safety Advocates, Signs Life-Saving Law to Curb Gun Trafficking
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, Alongside Gun Safety Advocates, Signs Life-Saving Law to Curb Gun Trafficking * DOVER, DE -Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, joined by Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers, signed SB 300 into law, alongside a slate of gun violence prevention bills passed during this legislative session. The legislation est  more
Washington joins coalition challenging federal attack on gender-affirming healthcare for youth
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington joins coalition challenging federal attack on gender-affirming healthcare for youth * The federal administration is unlawfully attempting to block states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults, according to allegations in a new lawsuit filed by Washington, 20 other states, and the District of Columbia  more
William Paterson University Galleries Presents "robin holder: Reckonings," a One-Person Exhibition of Works by Renowned Artist
WAYNE, New Jersey, Sept. 3 -- William Paterson University posted the following news: * * * William Paterson University Galleries Presents "robin holder: Reckonings," a One-Person Exhibition of Works by Renowned Artist * "Map of Nubia IX" by robin holder, 1989, linoleum with stencils, 23 x 29 inches. On view in "robin holder: Reckonings." "Smalls 7," 2006, stencil monotype, 26.5 x 23.5 inches, by robin holder Reckonings, a one-person exhibition of works by the renowned artist robin holder,  more