TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release: * * * - The State Filed Eight NRD Lawsuits in 2019, Twice the Number Filed in 2018 * * * Continuing to hold New Jersey's polluters accountable, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced the filing of two new Natural Resource Damage (NRD) lawsuits, one against The Sherwin Williams Company and the oth  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Ned Thomson: With today's unanimous vote, the Assembly advanced a bill (A5667), sponsored by Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce and co-sponsored by Assemblyman Ned Thomson, requiring pharmacies and hospice programs to provide patients with information and methods to safely discard prescription medications. Gov. Phil Murphy conditionally vetoed a similar bill (S3240) in May of this y  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips: In order to force Trenton to consider the real concerns of residents, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips and Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso announced the creation of a tax cut caucus that would fight for state taxpayers who are overburdened by the Democrats' tax-and-spend policies. "It's time we talk affordability and it's time we consider legisl  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Dec. 21 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release: * * * - Bob has helped us deliver responsible growth by serving our clients and ensuring we are a great partner in New Jersey. I thank him for his leadership and look forward to Alberto taking on this important work, * * * Bank of America has named Alberto Garofalo as market president for New Jersey. Garofalo succeeds Market President Bob Doherty, who continues to serve on the N  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Dec. 17 -- BNY Mellon, a banking and financial services holding company, issued the following news release: BNY Mellon's Pershing ("Pershing") [has] announced that it has completed the integration of its managed accounts technology with its annuity order entry platform, Subscribe(R), delivering advisors streamlined annuity purchasing and servicing capabilities within its managed accounts solution. The integrated solution supports over 70 fee-based annuity products from  more

PASADENA, California, Dec. 16 -- Parsons, an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release: Parsons welcomes Chris Calvagna as vice president, connected infrastructure. Calvagna will help to deliver transit innovation, new technology deployment and project excellence as a key member of the company's New York and New Jersey leadership team. Calvagna brings 33 years of progressively responsible experience within Long Island Rail Road -- the   more

EWING, New Jersey, Dec. 17 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news: On Friday, December 13 TCNJ President Kathryn A. Foster announced the appointment of James A. Felton III to the position of vice president for equity and inclusion, effective March 2, 2020. Felton comes to the college from State University of New York at Cortland, where he serves as the chief diversity officer in the Office of the President. In his current role, Felton is responsible for the campus's inclusive e  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- Conduent, a provider of diversified business services with capabilities in transaction processing, automation and analytics, issued the following news release: Conduent Incorporated (NYSE: CNDT) announced that it has received a Brandon Hall Group bronze award for excellence in the "Best Advance in Learning Management Technology" category. Conduent earned the recognition for its Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solution designed and implemented across Learni  more

RANDOLPH, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- County College of Morris issued the following news: * * * - Developing Forensic Science Investigation Skills in Simulated Settings * * * Students enrolled in a Forensic Science or Investigative Function class at County College of Morris (CCM) recently were engaged in a crime scene as close to real-world as they could get through a capstone project utilizing virtual reality. After months of classroom learning on how to approach a death scene and determine wha  more

MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- Covanta Holding, a provider of sustainable waste management and renewable energy solutions, issued the following news release: Covanta (NYSE: CVA), a world leader in sustainable waste and energy solutions, announced the release of its latest Sustainability Report, which provides a detailed look at the company's substantial progress in sustainability and outlines a set of new initiatives and goals "At Covanta, our business is sustainability," said Covanta Pres  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Ron Dancer and Rob Clifton: Along party lines, the Assembly approved legislation (S3229/A4743) giving illegal immigrants living in New Jersey the ability to obtain driver's licenses, permits and identification cards through the Motor Vehicle Commission. Assemblymen Ron Dancer and Rob Clifton blasted Democrats for fast-tracking bad legislation that opens the door to fraud and igno  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Ron Dancer: The Assembly voted unanimously to advance a bill (A5513) sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer that would allow taxpayers to make contributions to Meals on Wheels programs in the state through their income tax return forms. "Person-to-person giving is a more beneficial and civically minded form of charity than any government program," said Dancer (R-Ocean).  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce: The Assembly voted unanimously to advance a bill (A4958) sponsored by Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce that would require railroads to remove obstructive vegetation at intersections with public roads. "This bill will help expedite the removal of overgrown plants and trees at dangerous railroad crossings," said DeCroce (R-Morris). "Conductors and dri  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement by Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on the federal appeals court ruling in Texas vs. Azar: "Today's ruling by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is another blow in the Trump administration's unending war on Americans' access to affordable, quality health care. "Access to health care is not a privilege, it is a right - and it is a right that Democratic governors will continue to fight to protect no matter  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement by Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on the federal appeals court ruling in Texas vs. Azar: "Today's ruling by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is another blow in the Trump administration's unending war on Americans' access to affordable, quality health care. Access to health care is not a privilege, it is a right - and it is a right that Democratic governors will continue to fight to protect no matter w  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 20 [TNSgrants-state] -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * - Rutgers School of Dental Medicine will get a $250,000 boost for the only dental clinic in the region that provides care to patients with disabilities and on the autism spectrum * * * The Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) - which offers one of the only dental clinics in the region providing care to patients with disabilities - will be able to treat more special needs patients b  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The Department of Environmental Protection is awarding more than $14 million in grants to municipal and county governments to enhance recycling efforts, Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced. The annual recycling tonnage grants are awarded through the state's Recycling Enhancement Act, which authorizes a $3 per-ton surcharge on trash disposed at solid waste facilities t  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The Department of Environmental Protection is making $13.5 million in funding available for local projects that will improve water quality and help prevent, mitigate and manage harmful algal blooms (HABs) in New Jersey's lakes and ponds, Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced, building upon the state's HAB response strategy announced by Governor Murphy on Nov. 18. The DE  more

RANDOLPH, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblywoman Aura Dunn: Assemblywoman Aura Dunn was disappointed after learning at least one of Gov. Phil Murphy's picks to lead the Economic Development Authority is another Democratic political activist with ties to Lizette Delgado-Polanco. She questioned whether the new appointee is just another old political friend. "I was excited to see a refreshed EDA board that's inclus  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- Princeton University issued the following news release: Princeton computer science professors Michael Freedman and Mona Singh have been named fellows of the Association for Computing Machinery in recognition of their significant contribution to computing and information technology. This year, the association named 58 new fellows from research centers, companies and universities around the world. Freedman, a professor of computer science, was recognized "for co  more

BRONX, New York, Dec. 17 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: With more than 50 cases on the docket, including blockbuster cases involving everything from Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to New Jersey's "Bridgegate" scandal, the 2019-2020 U.S. Supreme Court Term promises to be significant. On November 20, 2019, Fordham Law School faculty members presented their predictions in a panel titled, "Highlights of the Upcoming Supreme Court Term." The event was o  more

LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- Gaming Laboratories International, a provider of quality land-based, lottery and iGaming testing and assessment services, issued the following news release: Gaming Laboratories International (GLI(R)) recruits and retains the gaming industry's top talent in their field, and now the company has promoted Lynda Hartzell to Audit Director. Since joining GLI, Hartzell has been on the frontline of one of the world's largest regulated gaming markets, overseeing GLI's N  more

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Dec. 20 -- Geneva College issued the following news release: * * * - State of New Jersey approves Geneva College programs * * * Geneva College has received official approval from the State of New Jersey to offer higher education programs at Eastern Christian School in North Haledon, New Jersey. Offering classes with a Fall 2020 start, Geneva will be providing Christian higher education within the state of New Jersey for the first time. The program is a cooperative  more

EDISON, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- Georgetown University issued the following news release: The Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center consortium and Hackensack Meridian Health have become the newest institutional associate members of the New York Genome Center (NYGC), an independent and non-profit academic research institution focused on furthering genomic research. The two institutions join through two separate partnerships using advanced DNA analysis to address major health problems in  more

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- TD Bank, a financial services company, issued the following news release: They say a dollar can't buy a whole lot these days, but when it comes to supporting your local food bank, that couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, various food banks that work with TD can turn a dollar into four or five meals, after buying ingredients in bulk, enlisting volunteers and using other donated items. TD Bank recently held a recruitment drive at three U.S. Contact C  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- Johnson & Johnson issued the following news release: * * * - Acquisition Advances Its Vision to Make Medical Intervention Smarter, Less Invasive and More Personalized * * * Dedicated to shaping the next frontier of surgery, Johnson & Johnson[i] (NYSE: JNJ) announced an agreement to acquire the remaining stake in Verb Surgical Inc. following a successful strategic collaboration with Verily, an Alphabet company. Verb Surgical's world-class robotics and dat  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblymen Jay Webber and Erik Peterson: The Assembly voted 77-0 Monday to advance a bill (S1963), sponsored by Assemblymen Jay Webber and Erik Peterson, requiring transparency and disclosure of civil asset forfeiture in New Jersey. It is now headed to the Gov. Phil Murphy for his consideration. Civil asset forfeiture can be a useful tool for law enforcement, but it also can b  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblywoman Nancy F. Munoz: The Assembly voted to advance three bills sponsored by Assemblywoman Nancy F. Munoz that aim to improve care for patients with serious illnesses or dealing with end-of-life issues. The first bill (A4683) requires certain medical facilities to undertake end-of-life planning and training. It requires health providers and administrative staff at hospit  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Citing several high-profile fatal police shootings involving children playing with toy guns over the last five years-- including the death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014 and the 13-year-old Tyre King in 2016-- legislation taking steps to ban the sale of realistic-looking toy guns was approved by the full Assembly, 54-20-3, on Monday. Assembly Democrats Britnee Timberlake, Thomas Giblin, Cleopatra Tu  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 18 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Aiming to prevent pest infestations from migrating during building demolitions if the building is within ten feet of an adjacent structure, legislation (A-5821) was approved Monday by the full Assembly, 76-0. It now heads to the Senate for further consideration. Bill sponsors, Assembly Democrats Benjie Wimberly (D-Bergen, Passiac), Cleopatra Tucker (D-Essex), and Ralph Caputo (D-Essex) released the fo  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: * * * - Bill Now Goes to Governor's Desk * * * After payment responsibilities of currently issued bonds attached to surcharges are met, Assembly Democrats Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Shavonda Sumter and Benjie Wimberly have proposed through legislation to eliminate the Motor Vehicle Surcharge System relieving a cumbersome financial burden of residents who are subject to certain motor vehicle fines and   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Working to break the cycle of poverty and help low-income households mobilize their savings, legislation revising certain aspects of the Individual Development Account (IDA) - a program administered by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) - was approved 59-17 by the full Assembly on Monday. The bill (A344) would expand eligibility for an IDA, double the amount of matching funds available to accoun  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Prioritizing the health, safety and security of every New Jersey student-athlete, a bill requiring schools to develop and implement an emergency action plan in the event of a serious or potentially life-threatening sports-related injury received final legislative approval on Monday following a floor vote of 76-0 in the Assembly. The bill (A-4723), sponsored by Assembly Democrats Benjie Wimberly, Verlin  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: * * * - Heads to Governor * * * In an effort to clarify a confusing regulatory landscape for Common Interest Communities (CICs), legislation (A-3851) implementing recommendations from the New Jersey Law Commission's report on the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (UCIOA) passed the full Assembly Monday, 67-3-7, after having previously passed the Senate. Upon the bill's passage, sponsor Assemblym  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: A bill sponsored by Assembly Democrats Joann Downey and Eric Houghtaling (both D-Monmouth) to increase workers' compensation for employees who lose a hand or foot in a workplace accident was approved Monday by the full Assembly, 62-10. The measure now heads to the Senate for further review. Downey and Houghtaling released the following joint statement on the bill (A-1110): "While it isn't often that   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Taking steps to better prepare public transportation employees to handle suspected human trafficking on public trains, buses or other transportation, legislation (A-5703) sponsored by Assembly Democrats Patricia Egan Jones, Dan Benson, Pam Lampitt and Vince Mazzeo was approved Monday by the full Assembly, 77-0. "Unfortunately, human traffickers look to bus and train stations to recruit new victims and   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Aiming to reduce incidents of suicide by law enforcement officers in New Jersey, legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Gordon Johnson, Nancy Pinkin and Pamela Lampitt to establish a suicide prevention training program focused on law enforcement was approved Monday by the full Assembly, 77-0. "For the third straight year in 2018, officer deaths by suicide outnumbered those who died in the line of   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Aiming to reduce incidents of suicide by law enforcement officers in New Jersey, legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Gordon Johnson, Nancy Pinkin and Pamela Lampitt to establish a suicide prevention training program focused on law enforcement was approved Monday by the full Assembly, 77-0. "For the third straight year in 2018, officer deaths by suicide outnumbered those who died in the line of   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: * * * - Legislation Supports Continuing Effort to Combat Childhood Hunger * * * In New Jersey, it is estimated that 13.2 percent of children are suffering from hunger. Seeking to tackle the issue and increase participation in school meal programs, a bill (A-4062) sponsored by Assembly Democrats Pamela Lampitt, Annette Quijano and Britnee Timberlake to create promotional materials was unanimously pass  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Aiming to tailor educational services to the needs of New Jersey's gifted and talented students from kindergarten through 12th grade, legislation known as the "Strengthening Gifted and Talented Education Act," which would codify State Board of Education regulations on instruction, received final legislative approval on Monday, passing the full Assembly 77-0. The measure was approved by the Senate in Se  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Looking to evaluate how New Jersey can bolster policies to reduce drunk and impaired driving following a 27 percent increase in fatalities since 2015, a measure to establish a 19-member Commission on Drunk and Impaired Driving was unanimously approved, 77-0, by the full Assembly on Monday. Under the joint resolution (AJR-64), the commission would be tasked to examine the efficacy of existing penalties   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: In the face of a worsening environmental crisis, the importance of New Jersey's role in curbing greenhouse-gas emissions continues to grow. Recognizing the need for action, Assembly Democrats John McKeon and Valerie Vainieri Huttle sponsored legislation, which would require New Jersey to rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). The measure received final legislative approval Monday after it  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: 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 was signed into law Thursday by the Governor. The law (formerly bill A-1220) further outlines defined and fair criteria for obtaining licensure to provide services as a drama and dance/movement thera  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Aiming to protect people of color facing discrimination based on their hairstyle, legislation to amend New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination to prohibit such discrimination was signed into law Thursday by the Governor. The law (A-5564), sponsored by Assemblywomen Angela McKnight (D-Hudson), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D-Mercer, Middlesex), Shanique Speight (D-Essex) and Britnee Timberlake (D-Essex, Pas  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: As part of the Assembly's ongoing efforts to assist parents and ensure aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) remain in place regardless of any federal changes, Assembly Democrats have sponsored legislation guaranteeing and expanding coverage of breastfeeding support in New Jersey. The bill (A-5509) passed the full Assembly and Senate Monday, by a 71-0-1 and 40-0 vote respectively. Upon the bill's p  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Asserting the right to vote as both fundamental and critical to democracy, a bill restoring voting rights to individuals on parole or probation was signed into law by the Governor on Wednesday. The legislation is sponsored by Assembly Democrats Shavonda Sumter, Cleopatra Tucker, Jamel Holley and Britnee Timberlake. The law removes the prohibition on voting by persons on parole and/or probation convicte  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Aiming to find ways to improve the State's Tuition Aid Grant Program, a bill (A-1997) sponsored by Assemblywomen Shavonda Sumter (D-Bergen, Passaic) and Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D-Bergen) to create a commission to study the program and make recommendations received final legislative approval on Monday, passing the full Assembly 75-1. The measure was approved by the Senate in May, 35-0. The bill's spon  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Looking to minimize risk and maximize student safety, a bill requiring all school districts participating in interscholastic sport programs to adopt the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association's (NJSIAA) policy for all sports during high heat and humidity was approved 76-0 by the full Assembly on Monday. The bill (A-4754) would mandate schools to follow the NJSIAA guidelines, which provid  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: In New Jersey, a birth certificate does not create legal parental rights for the couple listed as the child's parents. In fact, a person is considered a legal parent of the child only if they are biologically related. In a scenario in which a couple uses artificial insemination or other methods to conceive a child, and one partner does not contribute genetic material, that partner does not have legal r  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: With research indicating that breast milk can protect infants from infection and reduce rates of health issues developing later in life, a measure to include coverage for pasteurized donated human breast milk under Medicaid was given final legislative approval after passing unanimously, 77-0, in the full Assembly on Monday. The bill (A-4747) would extend coverage for breast milk, to include human milk   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: As articulated in the New Jersey Reentry Services Commission's October report, between 12 to 35 percent of inmates in New Jersey state prisons and county jails are hepatitis carriers while only one percent of the general population is affected. Seeking to address the issue, a bill to implement screening sponsored by Assembly Democrats Anthony Verrelli, Louis Greenwald and Shavonda Sumter was approved 72  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Seeking to better understand and reverse the effects of climate change, legislation (A-4606) requiring New Jersey's state agencies to use a 20-year time horizon, versus the 100-year time horizon, to calculate the 'global warming potential' and environmental impact of greenhouse gases has received final legislative approval. The bill approved 65-8-2 in the full Assembly on Monday will now head to the Go  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: * * * - Heads to Senate * * * In an effort to protect victims of domestic violence and ensure fair due process for all New Jersey residents, a bill requiring certain domestic violence orders to be issued in English and other additional languages passed the full Assembly Monday, 74-3-0. Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D-Essex) introduced the legislation (A-5860) after witnessing as an officer the bar  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Seeking to bring insurers in New Jersey into compliance with accreditation standards set by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), a measure requiring groups to file a confidential corporate governance annual disclosure to New Jersey's Commissioner of Banking and Insurance passed the full Assembly Monday, 76-0-1. Identical legislation also passed the full Senate Monday. Sponsor of   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statement: As part of the Assembly's ongoing efforts to provide assistance to New Jersey veterans, legislation (A-1924) exempting veterans from having to pay the initial fee to become licensed as an insurance agent (also referred to as a producer) unanimously passed the full Assembly Monday. Upon its passage, Assembly sponsors Raj Mukherji (D-Hudson) and Wayne DeAngelo (D-Mercer and Middlesex) released the f  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: * * * - Legislation is part of a Package Recommended by the NJ Legislative Select Oversight Committee * * * Assemblywomen Eliana Pintor Marin (D-Essex) and Nancy Munoz (R-Union) applaud the passage of legislation introduced to address the concerns of harassment and discrimination reporting practices on the state level. The measure (A-5632), which passed the Assembly 77-0 on Monday, requires certain   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 13 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following statement by State Sen. Michael Testa on legislation on driver's licenses for illegal immigrants and religious exemptions for vaccinations: Senator Michael Testa (R-1) made the following remarks in response to Trenton Democrats' swift advancement of legislation that would give drivers' licenses to illegal immigrants while simultaneously approving legislation to eliminate religious exemptions for vaccinations.  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 17 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Kip Bateman: Legislation sponsored by Senator Kip Bateman encouraging cost-saving shared service arrangements to save taxpayer money was approved today by the Senate. "It's no secret New Jersey's property taxes are the highest in the nation," said Bateman (R-16). "It's time for Trenton to start finding ways to save taxpayer money. In many cases, sharing services betwee  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Kip Bateman: * * * - Bill Named for NJ Eighth Grader with Epilepsy * * * Senator Kip Bateman's legislation to train teachers and staff to protect students with epilepsy unanimously passed the New Jersey Senate. The legislation, "Paul's Law," is named for Paul St. Pierre, an eighth-grader from New Jersey who was diagnosed with epilepsy in February. He is a passionate  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Anthony M. Bucco, R-Morris: Legislation sponsored by Senator Anthony M. Bucco (R-Morris) to help honorably discharged veterans pursue career opportunities in the insurance industry was approved by the Senate. The bill, S2930 would waive the initial insurance producer-licensing fee for veterans who have passed the licensing exam. "It can be difficult for veterans to pa  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Anthony M. Bucco: Senator Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) criticized Trenton Democrats for advancing a political agenda that abandons taxpaying residents desperate for relief. "Today's board list makes it crystal clear. Democrats have abandoned their responsibility to New Jersey's over-burdened taxpayers. The emphasis in the Senate today makes it more costly to live here, make  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Anthony M. Bucco: Senator Anthony M. Bucco's bill to revitalize the Washington Association of New Jersey ("WANJ") with additional board members has cleared the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee. The measure (A4370/S2919) allows the board of the association, chartered in 1874, to expand to 18 members. "The addition of new le  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 17 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Kristin Corrado: Senator Kristin Corrado's legislation to help firefighters use their academy training to earn college credits has passed the New Jersey Senate. "Firefighter training classes are just as rigorous and challenging as college courses, and should be recognized as such," said Corrado (R-40). "Accrediting fire service training creates a pathway to a fire scie  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Kristin Corrado: Senator Kristin Corrado's legislation that would dedicate more judges to special education cases earned Senate approval today. Under the bill (S-3759), a unit within the Office of Administrative Law would be established to ease the frequent court backlogs of special education disputes between families and school districts. Judges in the special educati  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Kristen M. Corrado: Legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg and Senator Kristen M. Corrado, that was written to reflect the recommendations of the Legislative Select Oversight Committee (LSOC), passed the Senate today. The LSOC committee was formed to investigate hiring practices of the Murphy administration, and specifically to determine how A  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Tom Kean: * * * - Legislation Supports the Arts and Non-Profits * * * Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean's legislation to boost support for the arts through allowing alcohol sales at small, non-profit theaters has passed the New Jersey Senate. "This legislation will encourage more New Jerseyans to go their local theater where they can grab a drink, sit back, and enjo  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following statement by State Sen. Tom Kean: Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean's legislation to limit out-of-pocket prescription costs has passed the New Jersey Senate. "The treatment costs for patients battling cancer and other chronic diseases adds up, often placing a heavy financial burden on families and loved ones. "Lifesaving prescriptions can cost thousands of dollars a month or more. "Many other states have s  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Tom Kean: Senator Tom Kean's legislation to ensure practicing behavioral analysts are property trained and licensed cleared the Senate today. The measure (A-4608/S-3099) would establish a seven-member State Board of Behavior Analyst Examiners within the Division of Consumer Affairs to oversee certification in the growing specialty. The Assembly passed the bill in Janua  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Tom Kean: Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean commended the New Jersey General Assembly for passing his legislation that would require NJ Transit to study the restoration of the Raritan Valley Line's full-time direct rail service to New York Penn Station. "RVL riders deserve a one-seat ride to New York Penn," said Kean (R-21). "We've succeeded in restoring off-peak, one   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Steve Oroho: * * * - Urges School Districts to Be Ready to Apply for Grants * * * In November 2018, voters approved the Securing Our Children's Future Bond Act, and Senator Steve Oroho expressed relief that the New Jersey Department of Education has proposed preliminary guidelines that will allow schools to prepare to apply for funding. "School districts can finally  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Joe Pennacchio: Senator Joe Pennacchio commended the State Auditor's office after the release of the annual audit plan for 2020 revealed a pending review of the Garden State Film and Digital Media Jobs Act. "The film tax credit is a significant expenditure of taxpayer money that demands scrutiny," said Pennacchio (R-26). "The auditor has limited resources and a heavy w  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Bob Singer: Senator Bob Singer's legislation urging the federal government to establish a safe daily level of CBD consumption unanimously passed in the New Jersey Senate. "CBD is on billboards, in our shopping malls, it's on Amazon - it's everywhere," said Singer (R-30). "With the hemp business booming, we need to protect and educate consumers. For the safety and well-  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Robert Singer: * * * - Senator Robert Singer and Assemblyman Sean Kean Sponsor the Measure * * * A bill sponsored by District 30 lawmakers Senator Robert Singer and Assemblyman Sean Kean to authorize the issuance of "Support Recovery" license plates was approved by the Senate today and moves to the governor for consideration. Senator Bob SingerCommentsCommentsPrintP  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following statement by State Sen. Michael Testa: Senator Michael Testa chided Governor Phil Murphy for signing legislation that grants driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. "New Jersey families take a backseat to illegal immigrants under the Murphy administration. "Trenton Democrats prioritized handouts for illegals over lowering our sky-high property taxes and properly funding schools for our children. "I will c  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 13 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Michael Testa: In a packed committee room at the New Jersey State House on Thursday, Senator Michael Testa (R-1) voted against legislation (S2173) eliminating the religious exemption for vaccinations. The Democrats in Trenton passed the measure with a vote of 6-4 along partisan lines. Below are Senator Testa's remarks to the committee, as prepared for delivery: Thank  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release: * * * - Complaint Alleges Advanta Medicaid Took More Than $300,000 from Consumers and Failed to Deliver as Promised, While Funds Were Spent for Personal Use * * * Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced the filing of a lawsuit against a New Jersey company and two individuals for allegedly defrauding consumers who paid thousands of dollars eac  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Dec. 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release: * * * - Board Proposal Would Make It Easier for Licensees to Move, Practice in Multiple States * * * Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced that the Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (Board) has taken action to expand employment opportunities for physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapy assistants (PTAs). On December 2, 2019, the Bo  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statement: Volunteer firefighters and emergency responders would be eligible to receive health insurance coverage through a municipality's "small employer" plan under legislation (A-1487) approved Monday by the full Assembly, 77-0. Bill sponsors Assembly Democrats John Burzichelli (D-Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem), Gabriela Mosquera (D-Camden, Gloucester), Nancy Pinkin (D-Middlesex) and Annette Quijano (D-U  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statement: Legislation (A-5981) that would revise expungement eligibility and procedures, including a new "clean slate" automated process to render convictions and related records inaccessible; create an e-filing system for expungements; and eliminate expungement filing fees for affected residents was signed into law by the Governor Wednesday. Sponsors, Assembly Democrats Jamel Holley, Annette Quijano, Angel  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * - The State Filed Eight NRD Lawsuits in 2019, Twice the Number Filed in 2018 * * * Continuing to hold New Jersey's polluters accountable, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced the filing of two new Natural Resource Damage (NRD) lawsuits, one against The Sherwin Williams Company an  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following statement: New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman John Currie is issuing the following statement thanking Democratic members of the state's Congressional delegation for voting affirmatively to impeach President Donald Trump. The impeachment vote was unanimous among New Jersey's delegation, excluding Rep. Jeff Van Drew who is switching to the Republican Party and fellow Republican Rep. Chris S  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 17 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce: The Assembly voted in favor of a bill (A1924) sponsored by Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce to help veterans in New Jersey obtain employment in the insurance industry. The legislation waives the initial insurance producer licensing fee for honorably discharged veterans who are New Jersey residents, have passed the licensing exam and met any other re  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- Princeton University issued the following news release: Minjie Chen, an assistant professor of electrical engineering and the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, and his team are building a family of devices to dramatically reduce power consumption at the gigantic data centers that serve as the backbone of internet services and cloud computing. These centers, each holding racks of computer servers, consume 90 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity   more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- Newark Public Schools issued the following news release: The Newark Board of Education is one of 250 school districts in the U.S. and Canada being honored by the College Board with placement on the 10th Annual AP(R) District Honor Roll. To be included on the 10th Annual Honor Roll, The Newark Board of Education had to, since 2017, increase the number of students participating in AP while also increasing or maintaining the percentage of students earning AP Exam sco  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * - Survey of FBINAA members and other police executives confirmed the critical need for digital evidence management transformation * * * As digital evidence continues to grow, the challenges of collecting, analyzing and sharing it only get more complex. NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) announced today that it has published its Digital Evidence Management Benchmark Study which illuminat  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * - The mid-year report also highlighted NICE's market share dominance in contact center voice recording * * * NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) announced it has once again been recognized by DMG Consulting LLC, an independent industry analyst firm, as the Workforce Optimization (WFO) market share leader for the first half of 2019, based on total company GAAP revenue. According to the 2  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- Princeton University issued the following news release: When it comes to car and truck engines, not much has changed since Nikolaus Otto invented the modern internal combustion engine in 1876. But the internal combustion engine could, at least theoretically, be in for a big change. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have received a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a novel design t  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- Panasonic issued the following news release: DAZN, the London-based global over-the-top (OTT) subscription video streaming service that expanded to the United States last year, has invested in seven Panasonic AW-UE150 4K pan/tilt/zoom cameras to support production of its recently-launched daily offering, "The Pat McAfee Show." With McAfee--the former Indiana Colts' Pro Bowl punter--as headliner, the show streams live on DAZN from 10 a.m.-noon ET Monday through Fr  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 17 [TNSmedicalresearch-Science journal] -- Princeton University issued the following news release: The microbial community populating the human body plays an important role in health and disease, but with few exceptions, how individual microbial species affect health and disease states remains poorly understood. A new study by Princeton researcher Mohamed Abou Donia and his colleagues, appearing in the Dec. 13 issue of the journal Science, gives scientists new tools   more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- Conduent, a provider of diversified business services with capabilities in transaction processing, automation and analytics, issued the following news release: Conduent Incorporated (NYSE: CNDT) announced that it has been selected by multiple public transportation providers around the world to upgrade their fare collection systems, touching the lives of up to approximately 2 million passengers every day. Europe Brescia Mobilita in the city of Brescia, Ital  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: In order to remove an injustice often faced by parents with young children, two resolutions urging the federal government and airline companies to permit breast pumps and breast milk on aircrafts without counting against carry-on limits passed the full Assembly Monday, 75-0-2 and 75-0-1. Upon the passage of the resolutions (AR-244 and AR-245), sponsors Eliana Pintor Marin (D-Essex), Shanique Speight (D  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 17 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The Division of Parks and Forestry will kick off 2020 with a variety of recreational opportunities on New Year's Day as a part of the annual America's State Parks' First Day Hikes program, the Department of Environmental Protection announced. "New Jersey has much to offer at our parks, forests and historic sites," DEP Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe said. "Hiking is a great  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Dec. 16 [TNSmedicalresearch-Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences] -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: An herb used by Mongolian ruler Genghis Khan to promote bravery and stamina in his soldiers in the 12th century may be beneficial in treating depression in the 21st century, according to a Rutgers University-Camden researcher. In a study published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences (https://www.sciencedirect.com/scie  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblymen Parker Space and Hal Wirths: With today's unanimous vote in the Assembly, legislation (A3592) sponsored by Assemblymen Parker Space and Hal Wirths establishing food hubs to strengthen small-scale New Jersey farms goes to the governor's desk for his signature. Food hubs help connect food producers to new markets and services. Selling through a food hub can supplement   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblymen Parker Space and Hal Wirths: In an effort to stop illegal dumping of contaminated dirt, the Assembly voted to advance a bill (S1683/A4267), sponsored Assemblymen Parker Space and Hal Wirths, that would expand New Jersey's solid waste licensing law to include soil and fill recycling businesses. The bill reflects recommendations stemming from a state investigation that  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: With the number of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) injuries and fatalities on the rise, the full Assembly voted 74-1-2 on Monday advancing legislation (A-5511) to enhance penalties for illegally operating a snowmobile, ATV or dirt bike on public streets, highways, and rights-of-way. It now goes to the Senate for further review. Under the bill, a first offense would result in the vehicle being impounded for a  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * - Forum gathered more than 100 leaders in climate change mitigation and top environmental and transportation officials and leaders from New Jersey, New York and other states Stevens Institute of Technology partnered with global leader in recycling Hugo Neu to host a thought leaders' forum - Climate Resilience through Innovative Carbon Farming & Integrated Green Infrastructure for Healthy W  more

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- TD Bank, a financial services company, issued the following news release: Advancements in healthcare appear to be limitless, however experts say the issue of equity in clinical trials for new drugs stubbornly remains, as many are brought to market based on research that exclude women and minorities. As precision medicine becomes more prevalent, with therapies tailored to patients' genetic makeup, a better understanding of different populations' biological di  more

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- TD Bank, a financial services company, issued the following news release: TD's Valuing Veterans in the Workforce Summit left 185 attendees with two key takeaways - veterans can significantly empower organizations and the Bank's focus on hiring will intensify in 2020. Military service gives you "resources you never thought you had. We are stronger than anything that can break us," said keynote speaker Justin Constantine, retired Marine and attorney who works   more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Dec. 17 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * - Ocean State Job Lot donates hundreds of thousands of seed packets * * * For more than 20 years, the University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension and its Master Gardener Program have teamed with Ocean State Job Lot to give away more than a million packets of vegetable, flower and herb seeds to schools, youth groups, community gardens and individuals. In 2020, hundreds of thousands of seed  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Dec. 17 -- Verisk, a data analytics provider, issued the following news release: Verisk (Nasdaq:VRSK), a leading data analytics provider, is partnering with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) to help insurers identify properties that are located in communities taking action to mitigate wildfire risk. Verisk can now provide insurers with greater insight into mitigation efforts by indicating if a property is part of a community participating in the Ready  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 17 [TNSsociologyresearch-Psychology of Women Quarterly journal] -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * - Urging women to think positive is only helpful when providing coping guidance and support * * * Little is known about how women manage emotional distress during high-risk pregnancies, but Rutgers researchers learned that without psychosocial support, women struggle with fears and tears while feeling isolated and worried. The study appears i  more