TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Ned Thomson: Today the Assembly unanimously voted in favor of creating a "Blue Alert System" to help an attacked law enforcement officer and arrest the perpetrator. Sponsored by Assemblyman Ned Thomson, the alert system would work similar to Amber Alerts for abducted children and Silver Alerts for missing seniors, which disseminates information via media broadcasting  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Ron Dancer: Drivers may soon be able to show electronic proof of registration under a bill (A5752) sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer and passed by the Assembly today. "We are living in a digital age, so it makes sense that we lessen the stress of finding a paper document and allow drivers to show proof of registration electronically," said Dancer (R-Ocean). This i  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman xxx: Drivers may soon be able to show electronic proof of registration under a bill (A5752) sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer and passed by the Assembly today. "We are living in a digital age, so it makes sense that we lessen the stress of finding a paper document and allow drivers to show proof of registration electronically," said Dancer (R-Ocean). This is not t  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Parker Space: Honorably discharged veterans would be eligible to receive special license plates under a bill (A133) sponsored by Assemblyman Parker Space and passed by the Assembly today. "This is a way to spotlight a veteran's service and show our gratitude. They have earned this special recognition," said Space (R-Sussex). While there are license plates that recog  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 27 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Hal Wirths: Employers in the manufacturing industry, which is currently in the midst of a skills-gap crisis, could receive some help through a bill (A4023/S446) sponsored by Assemblyman Hal Wirths that passed the Assembly Monday. The bill gives manufacturers preference when applying for grants to train their employees. "Manufacturers currently employee more than 250  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Ron Dancer: Following today's Assembly vote, a bill (A4233) requiring the Adjutant General to issue state flags to all residents enrolling in one of the five federal service academies will go to Gov. Murphy for his signature. "We are so proud of the young men and women from New Jersey who earn acceptance into one of the nation's prestigious service academies," said A  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Ron Dancer: The Assembly passed a bill (S2055/A3722), mostly along party lines, to provide state student financial aid to prisoners today. Assemblyman Ron Dancer said this puts law-abiding students and families struggling to pay for college at a disadvantage. "It's shameful that Democrats would prioritize prisoners over the needs of hardworking families in this state  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Aura Dunn: On the floor of the Assembly today, Aura Dunn was officially sworn in to fill the 25th Legislative District seat vacated by now Senator Anthony M. Bucco. Dunn was selected by members of the Morris County Republican Committee at a special convention last Thursday. "I'm here to fight back against Governor Murphy's reckless tax-and-spend policies," said Dunn  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Jay Webber: The Assembly voted today to advance Assemblyman Jay Webber's legislation (A3804) creating a fund to preserve New Jersey's second largest lake. "Establishing annual funding dedicated to Greenwood Lake - a great natural, economic, and recreational resource - will ensure the lake is preserved and protected now and for many years to come," said Webber (R-Morr  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Jay Webber: Today the Assembly voted in favor of advancing two measures, sponsored by Assemblyman Jay Webber, that would support breast cancer research, mammograms for uninsured women and families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss. The two bills now go to Gov. Murphy for his signature. The first piece of legislation (A921) would require the New Jersey Motor Vehi  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- BASF, a producer of chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas, issued the following news release: * * * - Milestone for BASF's US$10 billion investment project in China - World-class smart Verbund site with latest technologies and highest safety and sustainability standards * * * Today, BASF officially launched its smart Verbund project in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, China, and commenced building its first p  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Nov. 26 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release: Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that the State Board of Dentistry ("the Board") revoked the license of a North Jersey oral and maxillofacial surgeon and ordered him to pay more than $500,000 in penalties, costs, and restitution to patients for engaging in "hit and run dentistry" that left a swath of harmful consequences for patient  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 26 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Jon Bramnick: Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick criticized Democrats for prioritizing Governor Murphy's extreme agenda during yesterday's voting session. A poll by Farleigh Dickinson and the Garden State Initiative found that 44 percent of New Jerseyans plan to leave New Jersey because of property taxes and the high cost of living, while 28 percent plan to leave  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 26 [TNSenvironmentresearch-Nature Climate Change journal] -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * - Warm-water species are rapidly increasing and cold-water species are decreasing * * * Climate change is reshaping communities of fish and other sea life, according to a pioneering study on how ocean warming is affecting the mix of species. The study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-019-0631-5  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 26 -- Princeton University issued the following news release: Dalton Conley, the Henry Putnam University Professor in Sociology, and Shirley M. Tilghman, president of the University, emeritus, and professor of molecular biology and public affairs, have been named 2019 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for their scientifically or socially distinguished work. New fellows will be honored Feb. 15 during the 2020 AAAS Annual Meetin  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 27 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news: Sen. Connors, Asm. Rumpf and Asw. Gove remain unalterably opposed to legislation that would provide tuition aid to prisoners and voting rights to persons on parole or probation. "Too many law-abiding New Jerseyans can't afford to pay their taxes and don't qualify for state assistance programs. Despite this, Trenton's latest stunt is to force those struggling taxpayers to pay for the expense of giving t  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 29 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblymans Ron Dancer and Rob Clifton: Thirteen municipalities in the 12th legislative district will receive more than $3.25 million in grants from the Department of Transportation, Assemblymen Ron Dancer and Rob Clifton announced today. "This funding will help get vital roadway projects moving and will make much-needed improvements for the benefit of motorists," said Dancer (  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: * * * - Following Last Year's Spirited Debate and Customer Poll Regarding the Holland Tunnel, Newly Shaped Decorations Will Adorn Eastbound Entrance - Announces Re-Designed Christmas Tree Seeking "A More Perfect Union" Between Tree and the "A" It Will Cover * * * Beginning Monday, December 2, the Port Authority will install its annual holiday decorations at its tunnels and bridges, continui  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Nov. 26 -- The Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey issued the following news release: Working with State leaders, Horizon BCBSNJ is seeking legislation that would make it possible for the company to become a not-for-profit mutual and adopt the same corporate form as Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in 18 other states. Legislation introduced on November 25, 2019 by Assemblyman John McKeon establishes a process through the Department of Banking and Insurance that would e  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 26 [TNSmedicalresearch-Gastroenterology journal] -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * - Rutgers study suggests tie between stem cell behavior and a high fat diet * * * Two genes that appear to help stem cells in the intestine burn dietary fat may play a role in colon cancer, according to a Rutgers study. The study, published in the journal Gastroenterology (https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gastrojournal.o  more

MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - Loan proceeds funded Mill Creek Residential's acquisition of the Rockland County, New York, apartments * * * JLL announced today that it has arranged acquisition financing for The Peaks of Nanuet, a 504-unit apartment complex in the suburb of Nanuet, Rockland County, New York. JLL worked exclusively on behalf of Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC and an institutional equity partner to arrange the   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 26 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: * * * - Measure to Allow Rapid Dissemination of Information, Facilitate Investigation * * * Seeking to protect law enforcement officers in New Jersey, legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Wayne DeAngelo and Raj Mukherji to bring to justice those who attack them was passed 74-0 by the full Assembly on Monday. The bill (A-2604) would establish a "Blue Alert System" to provide for the rapid diss  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 27 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: With more than 500,000 manufacturing jobs throughout the country going unfilled this past September, Assembly Democrats Wayne DeAngelo and Eric Houghtaling have sponsored legislation to help connect New Jersey workers with these abundant positions. The legislation passed the full Assembly Monday, 73-0-0. Employers are finding that a growing skills gap in the field of manufacturing is leaving them witho  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: From a grand scale performance at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, to an intimate show at a local community theatre, to statewide events organized by the New Jersey Historical Commission, there is much to do throughout the state if you enjoy arts and culture. Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Patricia Jones, Daniel Benson and Bruce Land would boost funding for tourism, the arts and hist  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: * * * - Measure Requires License to Operate, Establishes Third-Degree Offense for Violators * * * In an effort to prevent a repeat of tragedies in other states where thousands of embryos were lost, a measure sponsored by Assembly Democrats Pamela Lampitt, Raj Mukherji and Valerie Vainieri Huttle was approved 71-3 in the full Assembly on Monday in concurrence with the Governor's recommendations. Prom  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 27 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Legislation (A-4188) to establish a New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission in the Department of State received final legislative approval on Monday, passing the full Assembly by a vote of 71-1. The measure passed the Senate in December 2018 , 40-0. Bill sponsors Assembly Democrats Yvonne Lopez (D-Middlesex), Pedro Mejia (D-Bergen, Hudson) and Annette Chaparro (D-Hudson) released the following joint stateme  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: With the goal to ensure North Jersey's major source of drinking water is preserved, legislation (A-3804) sponsored by Assembly Democrats John McKeon (D-Essex, Morris), Nancy Pinkin (D-Middlesex) and Thomas Giblin (D-Essex, Passaic) received final legislative approval on Monday, passing the full Assembly 73-0. The bill would dedicate $500,000 in revenue from vessel registration and renewal fees annually  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 26 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: * * * - Measure to Create Board for Holistic Oversight of Creative Arts Therapies * * * Moving to license all drama and dance/movement therapists in New Jersey, a measure to establish the State Board of Creative Arts Therapies for the oversight and regulation of all such therapeutic practices passed 62-11 in the full Assembly on Monday. The bill (A-1220) further outlines defined and fair criteria fo  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Putting an end to the bestial act of shark finning, a measure sponsored by Assembly Democrats Raj Mukherji, John Armato and Vincent Mazzeo to ban the harvest and sale of shark fins in New Jersey passed 53-18 in the full Assembly on Monday, giving it final legislative approval. Tens of millions of sharks are killed every year because of shark finning, a practice that involves brutally cutting the fins o  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 27 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: * * * - Measure to Prohibit Pharmacy Benefits Managers Making Retroactive Reductions in Claim Payments to Pharmacies * * * Strengthening the transparency of transactions between pharmacies and pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), who help negotiate drug purchases for insurers and buyers, a bill to prohibit after-the-fact changes in the payments owed to pharmacies was approved 71-0-2 in the full Assembl  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 26 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: With the goal to ensure first responders in need of counseling after a traumatic incident receive quality and professional help, legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Annette Quijano, Carol Murphy and Linda Carter was approved Monday by the full Assembly, 69-0-4. Currently, first responders may seek help through a peer counseling program. Peer counselors guide their colleagues through emotional o  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: * * * - Measure Stems from Trenton Water Works Concerns * * * Ensuring municipalities are able to help quickly inform residents of boil water notices, a bill sponsored by Assembly members Dan Benson, Wayne DeAngelo and Nancy Pinkin requiring boil water notices are given to the mayor and the city clerk within one hour of testing cleared the full Assembly Monday, 74-0. It will now go to the Governor fo  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 27 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: * * * - Measure Provides for Social Security Record Sharing to NJ MVC Database * * * Protecting against the identity theft of deceased persons, a practice also known as 'ghosting,' a bill mandating the chief administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to compare its database records with death records produced by the Social Security Administration, and mark those deceased appropria  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: * * * - If Enacted, NJ Would Become 8th State to Issue Ban on Common Legal Strategy in Related Murder Cases * * * Joining other states who have enacted or considered a ban on the use of 'gay or trans panic' legal strategies in criminal cases, legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats John McKeon and Joann Downey passed the full Assembly 73-0 on Monday. The bill now goes to the Senate for further re  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 27 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: As the United States Air Force considers basing F-35 fighter jets at the 177th Fighter Wing in Atlantic City, a measure (AJR-116) to express support for the Air Force to choose Atlantic City to base the jets received final legislative approval on Monday, passing the full Assembly by a vote of 73-0-1. The bill was approved by the Senate in December 2018, 40-0. The measure's sponsors, Assemblymen John Ar  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Making it easier for drivers to confirm their vehicle is registered with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC), legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Daniel Benson and Roy Freiman, which was approved by the full Assembly on Monday, 74-0, would allow drivers to display electronic proof of their vehicle registration when prompted. Under current law, an operator of a motor vehicle who is asked to  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: A bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Annette Chaparro that would permit the sale of alcohol in more theaters throughout the state cleared the full Assembly Monday, 73-0-0. If signed into law, nonprofit organizations that regularly host theatrical and/or musical productions could apply for a license authorizing them to sell alcohol during their shows, in theaters with 50 or more seats. The bill (A-1478) s  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 26 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: When disaster strikes the state, members of the New Jersey National Guard consistently step up to defend and assist their community. A new bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Annette Quijano seeks to guarantee employment protections for any National Guard member called upon to protect the state during an emergency. The bill passed the full Assembly Monday, 73-0-0. National Guard members are able to hold a   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 27 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: In an effort to ease the financial burdens faced by the families and friends of deceased veterans, Assemblywomen Cleopatra Tucker and Nancy Pinkin have sponsored a resolution to encourage the federal government to change its policy regarding taxation of federally-forgiven student loans. The legislation passed the full Assembly Monday, 71-0-0. The resolution (AR-97) urges Washington officials to enact t  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 26 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release: Again standing up for New Jersey taxpayers in federal court, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today joined three other states in appealing a decision that allowed the Trump Administration to impose an unprecedented $10,000 cap on the federal tax deduction for state and local taxes (SALT). Joining New Jersey in this appeal were New York, Connecticut and Maryland, the same four states  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release: Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal has joined with 22 other Attorneys General in fighting to support transgender individuals' civil rights by filing an amicus brief in federal court arguing that schools cannot lawfully deny students access to the restrooms that are consistent with their gender identity. The multi-state brief supports Gavin Grimm, a transgender male who filed a lawsuit  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - New York, Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey File Appeal in U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York, Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to continue litigation against the federal government   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - New York, Connecticut, Maryland and New Jersey File Appeal - In U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit * * * New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York, Connecticut, Maryland and New Jersey filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to continue litigation against the federal government   more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * - Robotic Process Automation exceeded respondents' expectations in improved data quality, compliance and productivity * * * NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced insights from a new commissioned research study conducted by Forrester Consulting that shows the connection between improved customer service and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). The research findings indicated th  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following press release: The New Jersey Democratic State Committee's "21-in-21" campaign that highlighted Democrats in every county in the state running for office yielded tremendous results in helping candidates flip Republican-held seats blue. Democratic candidates highlighted in the campaign include Somerset County Freeholder-elect Melonie Marano, whose victory will usher in Democratic control of county gove  more

SECAUCUS, New Jersey, Nov. 26 -- Panasonic issued the following news release: Panasonic has announced the immediate availability of the ultra-wide-angle lens AW-UE4 compact 4K pan/tilt/zoom camera. With a 111 field of view and capable of video output through three interfaces (HDMI, LAN and USB), the AW-UE4 is ideal for large or small areas, from huddle spaces to lectures/meetings to e-sports production. Designed with a single cable solution for video transmission, camera control and power sup  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: * * * - Port Authority airports set October passenger volume record, handling 1.3 percent more passengers than the previous October record in 2018; - Port of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes set new October record, surpassing previous best October by 1.2 percent * * * Continuing its record-setting pace across all Port Authority transportation facilities in 2019, the agency announced to  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 26 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney: Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney, co-sponsor of A3890, said the Assembly took an important step yesterday to protect emergency responders on New Jersey's busy roads. The bill imposes two motor vehicle points for drivers who violate the state's move over law three times in a year and requires the Motor Vehicle Commission to establish a public awareness cam  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Nov. 25 -- Sun Capital Partners, an investment firm, issued the following news: Sun Capital Partners, Inc. ("Sun Capital"), a leading private investment firm focused on investing in market-leading companies, today announced that an affiliate has completed the acquisition of National Tree Company (or "The Company,") a leading e-commerce wholesaler of seasonal and holiday decor, with a particular focus on the Christmas holiday. Terms of the private transaction were not disclo  more

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- TD Bank, a financial services company, issued the following news release: New York City residents facing homelessness with mental and behavioral health concerns will now have a new place to call home in Jamaica, Queens. The new affordable housing building, operated by Transitional Services for New York, Inc. (TSINY), will include studio apartments for chronically homeless individuals with serious mental illness from the New York City Homeless Shelter system a  more

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- TD Bank, a financial services company, issued the following news release: TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank(R), announced today that its Healthcare Practice Solutions Group (HPSG) closed a $4.3 million term loan and line of credit for a growing healthcare business, crucial to the communities and residents it serves. The loan will aid organic expansion for Asthma & Allergy Centers, LLC, owned by Prasad M. Nataraj, M.D., to support practice refinancing a  more

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, Nov. 25 -- TD Bank, a financial services company, issued the following news release: TD's Anita Holland has many things to be grateful for this Thanksgiving, including her family, friends and a simple decision last year that changed her life forever. In the summer of 2018, she decided to watch the local evening news on a different station than usual, something that would positively affect the lives of two women: Anita and Ebony Buckner. It's an amazing story of a frie  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 25 [TNSenvironmentresearch-Nature journal] -- Princeton University's Princeton Environmental Institute issued the following news: Princeton University-led researchers have extracted 2 million-year-old ice cores from Antarctica that provide the first direct observations of Earth's climate at a time when the furred early ancestors of modern humans still roamed. Gas bubbles trapped in the cores -- which are the oldest yet recovered -- contain pristine samples of carbon  more