News Tipoffs - New Jersey Editors
AOK PLUS Goes Live on NiCE's Unified CX AI Platform
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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AOK PLUS Goes Live on NiCE's Unified CX AI Platform
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#Leading German health insurer brings NiCE Cognigy AI agents and CXone together to support more than 5 million annual member interactions
HOBOKEN, N.J., September 8, 2026 - NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that AOK PLUS is now live on NiCE Cognigy and CXone, making it one of the f
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Secures Full Victory in Lawsuit Challenging the Federal Government's Attack on Fair Housing Protections
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 9 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mayes Secures Full Victory in Lawsuit Challenging the Federal Government's Attack on Fair Housing Protections
PHOENIX -- As part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general, Attorney General Mayes announced that the coalition has secured relief from unlawful conditions the federal government attempted to place on Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) funding. Administered by
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes ATF Proposal to Loosen Safeguards for Weapons Made for Federal Government Contracts
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes ATF Proposal to Loosen Safeguards for Weapons Made for Federal Government Contracts
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to withdraw a proposal that could allow more machine guns, silencers, and destructive device
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Bank of America Honors 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with Expanded Support for First Responders, Veterans and Communities
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 8 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Bank of America Honors 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with Expanded Support for First Responders, Veterans and Communities
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Commitments include Tunnel to Towers, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, the Bryant Park Day of Remembrance, the Pentagon Memorial Fund and employee volunteerism
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* Bank of America has provided more
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Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: History of Homecare Fraud - NGO's, Bureaucrats, and Labor Unions Undermined Medicaid Fraud Prevention
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary:
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The history of homecare fraud: NGO's, bureaucrats, and labor unions undermined Medicaid fraud prevention
The Medicaid "homecare" program is probably the most defrauded welfare program in America today, and it got that way because a cabal of nonprofits, the Medicaid "deep state," and big labor has quietly worked to sandbag Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), a federally required anti-fraud policy.
By Pa
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CMS Cracks Down on Massive $3.4 Billion Medical Equipment Supplier Fraud Scheme
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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CMS Cracks Down on Massive $3.4 Billion Medical Equipment Supplier Fraud Scheme
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As part of the White House Anti-Fraud Task Force's ongoing efforts to crush fraud in the healthcare system and protect taxpayer dollars, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has identified and is barring 11 medical supply companies wi
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Coalition Hails Third Circuit Decision Overturning NESE Pipeline Approvals, Calls on Governor Sherrill to Permanently Kill Unnecessary Project
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, an organization that says it works to elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices, posted the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026:
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Coalition Hails Third Circuit Decision Overturning NESE Pipeline Approvals, Calls on Governor Sherrill to Permanently Kill Unnecessary Project
The federal Third Circuit Court of Appeals today dealt a major victory for the environment by striking down sta
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Federal Register: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Issues Information Collection Notice on Accident Recordkeeping Requirements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following information collection:
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval and invites public comment. FMCSA requests approval to renew the ICR titled "Accident Recordkeeping Requirements."
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Gottheimer Attends Unveiling of "Joan's Joy Legacy Lane" in Honor of Joan D'Alessandro
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026:
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Gottheimer Attends Unveiling of "Joan's Joy Legacy Lane" in Honor of Joan D'Alessandro
Gottheimer Co-Sponsors Paula Bohovesky and Joan D'Alessandro Act
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HILLSDALE, NJ -- Yesterday, Monday, September 7, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Mayor Michael Sheinfield, the Hillsdale community, Rosemarie D'Alessandro, and the D'Alessandr
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Gottheimer, Stefanik Discuss Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses at Vanderbilt University, Launch New Bipartisan Caucus on Campus Antisemitism
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026:
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Gottheimer, Stefanik Discuss Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses at Vanderbilt University, Launch New Bipartisan Caucus on Campus Antisemitism
Highlights Leadership at Vanderbilt, Dartmouth, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Kentucky, University of Texas, University of Alabama; Record-High Campus Antisemitism Since October 7th
NASHVILLE, TN -- Today, Tue
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Governor Hochul Directs Memorial Flag to Be Flown in Observance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Directs Memorial Flag to Be Flown in Observance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
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Governor Hochul today announced a 9/11 Memorial Flag will be flown over the New York State Capitol and Empire State Plaza beginning Tuesday, September 8, through Friday, September 11 in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the 9/11 terror attacks 25 years ago, including 84 employees o
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Haynes Boone Advises IVI RMA North America on Partnership with Illume Fertility
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Haynes Boone Advises IVI RMA North America on Partnership with Illume Fertility
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September 8, 2026
Haynes Boone advised IVI RMA North America, a KKR-backed fertility care provider, in its partnership with Illume Fertility, one of Connecticut's leading fertility practices. The transaction expands IVI RMA North America's presence in the Northeast and adds Illume Fertility's network
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Heart of the University, Faculty Retreat Series
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 7 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Heart of the University, Faculty Retreat Series
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The Heart of the University Retreat Series gives faculty and administrators of all faiths the opportunity for input and guided reflection. The series is co-sponsored by the Office of Mission and Ministry and the Center for Vocation and Servant Leadership.
The first retreat, given by Gloria Thurmond, Ph.D. on the theme of Carriers of Meaning: The Unive
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HMEI to Open Environmental Exhibition by Artist Maya Lin
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 8 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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HMEI to Open Environmental Exhibition by Artist Maya Lin
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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
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ILRC's Updated State-by-State Immigration Enforcement Map Shows Urgent Need for State Officials to Do More to Protect Immigrant Communities
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 9 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release:
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ILRC's Updated State-by-State Immigration Enforcement Map Shows Urgent Need for State Officials to Do More to Protect Immigrant Communities
(San Francisco, CA)--As DHS continues its campaign to deport millions of people, the role of state and local law enforcement agencies remains central to its mass detention and deportation project. Years ago, involvement with ICE was primarily
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Inside the Chef's Kitchen - NFL edition: Mike Butler and Camilo Baquero at MetLife Stadium
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 8 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North posted the following news release:
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Inside the Chef's Kitchen - NFL edition: Mike Butler and Camilo Baquero at MetLife Stadium
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As the 2026 NFL season kicks off, Delaware North Sportservice is going inside the kitchen with the chefs bringing game day to life across some of football's most iconic venues.
Throughout the season, we'll spotlight the culinary leaders shaping the fan experience - from new menu items and loc
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Johnson & Johnson Spotlights New Neuropsychiatry Data Across Bipolar Mania, Depression and Schizophrenia at Psych Congress 2026
RARITAN, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026:
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Johnson & Johnson spotlights new neuropsychiatry data across bipolar mania, depression and schizophrenia at Psych Congress 2026
First presentation of pivotal Phase 3 CAPLYTA(R) data in adults with bipolar mania underscores the asset's potential across mood disorders
New SPRAVATO(R) analyses and schizophrenia research emphasize a focus on complex, high-burden neuro
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N.J. Environmental Protection Dept.: Commissioner Potosnak Sworn In, Announces Leadership Team To Focus On Responsive Government And Affordability For Residents
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026:
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COMMISSIONER POTOSNAK SWORN IN, ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TEAM TO FOCUS ON
RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT AND AFFORDABILITY FOR RESIDENTS
TRENTON - Following his swearing in today, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Ed Potosnak announced the executive leadership team that will work alongside him to focus on responsive government and aff
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N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Launches First-in-the-Nation Office of Worker Power to Support Labor Organizing
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Sept. 7, 2026:
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Mayor Mamdani Launches First-in-the-Nation Office of Worker Power to Support Labor Organizing
What you should know
* Labor organizer Tony Perlstein named executive director of office dedicated to supporting worker organizing
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Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani signed an executive order establishing the Mayor's Office of Worker Power (MOWP), the first office of its kind in the nation, t
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Natural Resources Defense Council: Court Finds NESE Pipeline Permit Arbitrary, Fails to Show Compliance With State Water Quality Standards
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026:
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Court Finds NESE Pipeline Permit Arbitrary, Fails to Show Compliance with State Water Quality Standards
Court Rejects New Jersey DEP Permit for Failing to Meet Water Quality Standards
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - Today the Third Circuit Court of Appeals held that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) unjustifiably approved a water quality certification for the N
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New Jersey LCV Hails Third Circuit Decision Overturning NESE Pipeline Permit, Calls on Governor Sherrill to Permanently Kill Unnecessary Project
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, an organization that says it works to elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026:
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New Jersey LCV Hails Third Circuit Decision Overturning NESE Pipeline Permit, Calls on Governor Sherrill to Permanently Kill Unnecessary Project
The federal Third Circuit Court of Appeals today dealt a major victory for the environment by striking down s
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New Jersey Schools' Egregious Violation of Free Speech Must Not Stand
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 8 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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New Jersey Schools' Egregious Violation of Free Speech Must Not Stand
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The Goldwater Institute has just filed a friend of the court brief in a New Jersey court urging judges to overturn an astounding violation of free speech by public school bureaucrats who are trying to silence criticism of themselves.
The case involves an incident in the New Brunswick school district, where a stude
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Pearson and Illinois Tech to Explore Employability Pathways and Workforce-Focused Learning Credentials
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 8 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release:
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Pearson and Illinois Tech to Explore Employability Pathways and Workforce-Focused Learning Credentials
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Strategic collaboration aims to expand opportunities in artificial intelligence, healthcare education, workforce readiness, and lifelong learning
HOBOKEN, N.J., and CHICAGO -Sept. 8, 2026 -Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, and Illinois Institute
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Potomac Edison Proposes Rate Adjustment to Support Electric System Reliability
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release:
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Potomac Edison Proposes Rate Adjustment to Support Electric System Reliability
Residential electric rates would remain the lowest among Maryland investor-owned utilities
WILLIAMSPORT, Md. - Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is proposing a Maryland rate adjustment to support continued investment in the electric system, including upgrades to aging infrastruc
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Princeton School of Public & International Affairs: Behind the Headline - The Iran War and Arab Public Opinion
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news:
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Behind the Headline: The Iran War and Arab Public Opinion
By Tom Durso
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran, which retaliated with missile launches of its own within hours. Six months later, the sides remain in conflict, with a peaceful resolution remaining elusive.
As the co-founder and a co-principal investigator of th
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Princeton University: W. Rochelle Calhoun to Retire After More Than a Decade as Vice President for Campus Life
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- Princeton University issued the following news:
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W. Rochelle Calhoun to retire after more than a decade as vice president for campus life
By Emily Aronson, Office of Communications
Vice President for Campus Life W. Rochelle Calhoun, who has played a pivotal role in enriching the undergraduate and graduate student experience during a period of significant growth at Princeton, will retire at the end of the 2026-27 academic year.
Since joining the Univers
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Rebecca Bennett Joins News12 to Discuss Tackling Corruption; Anchor Knocks Kean Jr. For Dodging Invite
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Rebecca Bennett Joins News12 to Discuss Tackling Corruption; Anchor Knocks Kean Jr. For Dodging Invite
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Tom Kean Jr. is back to doing what he does best: dodging the press.
While chatting with his opponent Rebecca Bennett, News12 called out Kean Jr. for dodging their invitations for an interview, saying: "We've extended numerous invitations for him to appear on the show, and they
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Rutgers: HR Expert Warns - Beware of Clock-Watching Bosses
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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HR Expert Warns: Beware of Clock-Watching Bosses
A CEO reportedly texted an employee for leaving 10 minutes early. HR expert says it reveals more about the CEO than the employee.
By Steve Flamisch
For one CEO, 9-to-5 means 9-to-5. Not 9-to-4:50.
The unnamed executive reportedly criticized a Gen Z employee for leaving the office ten minutes before the end of their shift, according to a now-deleted Redd
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Rutgers: Scientists See One of the Universe's Largest Structures Taking Shape
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Scientists See One of the Universe's Largest Structures Taking Shape
Rutgers astronomers help identify 10 developing galaxy clusters from about 12 billion years ago
By Kitta MacPherson
Using some of the world's most powerful telescopes, scientists have peered nearly 12 billion years into the past and found one of the largest cosmic structures ever observed in the early Universe.
Seen as it ex
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Singaporean Ringleader of $245 Million Cryptocurrency Racketeering Enterprise Pleads Guilty in Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release:
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Singaporean Ringleader of $245 Million Cryptocurrency Racketeering Enterprise Pleads Guilty in Washington D.C.
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WASHINGTON - Malone Lam, 22, a citizen of Singapore and recent resident of Miami, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Washington D.C. in connection with his role as ringleader of an international cybercrime conspiracy that used social engineering
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Statement by Governor Mikie Sherrill
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release:
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Statement by Governor Mikie Sherrill
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"Public service is an honor. And I have spent a lifetime of service in the Navy, as a prosecutor, in Congress, and now as Governor. I know that jobs of public trust impact the lives of everyday people and I deeply respect the oaths and responsibilities of these positions.
"Because of this respect, I demand that everyone in my administration hold
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Sun Chemical Enhances Direct Food Contact Portfolio With the Launch of SunPak DFC InPace and New AquaSafe Color Range
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news:
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Sun Chemical enhances direct food contact portfolio with the launch of SunPak(R) DFC inPace and new AquaSafe color range
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK - The launch of SunPak(R) DFC inPace strengthens Sun Chemical's leadership in direct food contact (DFC) sheetfed inks, offering a more sustainable, economical, and visually engaging packaging solution. Concurrently, the addition of a new green pigment
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Unmasking Fraud: Verisk Releases Fraud Discovery, Connecting Intelligence, Analytics and Investigations in One Powerful Fraud Platform
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on Sept. 8, 2026:
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Unmasking Fraud: Verisk Releases Fraud Discovery, connecting intelligence, analytics and investigations in one powerful fraud platform
The platform combines advanced detection, investigation and management capabilities into a single modular solution, helping insurers detect, investigate and disrupt fraud with tools tailored to their unique risk profiles.
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Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Attends the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing & 9/11 Employee Memorial Dedication Ceremony
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Attends the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing & 9/11 Employee Memorial Dedication Ceremony
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Earlier today, Governor Hochul attended a dedication ceremony to honor the members of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey who lost their lives in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and on 9/11.
VIDEO: The event is available to stream on
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