CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 27 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on May 25, 2021: American Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation's largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company, announced today it has earned the designation as a VETS Indexes 3 Star Employer. "American Water is proud to be recognized by VETS Indexes for our focus on veterans as well as inclusion and diversity. As a military veteran, I believe it is essential we support the m more PR

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, May 27 -- Coyne Public Relations issued the following news releases: Coyne PR partnered with The Toy Association to create the award winning Public Service Announcement (PSA) titled the "Worldwide Headquarters of Play." Coyne PR is pleased to announce that its Studio has won a 2021 Silver Telly Award. Founded in 1979, the Telly Awards honor video and television made for all screens and is judged by The Telly Award Judging Council; a group of industry leaders from some o more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: Amid the self-proclaimed "Civil War" that is the New Jersey GOP primary, Jack Ciattarelli and Hirsh Singh have finally found something to agree on. Despite endless bickering and crosstalk in last night's debate, both Republicans boasted their support for failed former President Donald Trump. Keyboard warriors Ciattarelli and Singh have desperately fought to out-Trump each other online, and their infighting co more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: A new PPP poll commissioned by the DGA shows a tight race in the New Jersey GOP primary. Jack Ciattarelli holds a narrow six-point lead over Hirsh Singh in what has turned into a messy name-calling brawl. Full toplines of the poll can be viewed here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MDht5xVXCpF5rCtj6g_OFwjNcFgnIXVq/view?usp=sharing). The poll shows that former President Donald Trump maintains a tight hold on more PR

RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, May 25 (TNSAcc) -- Felician University issued the following news release: Felician University has been granted accreditation by contingency for a Doctor of Counseling Psychology (Psy. D) degree by the American Psychological Association (APA). The new program will prepare graduates to become entry-level health service psychologists, as well as license-eligible psychologists in the State of New Jersey. Dr. Daniel Mahoney, Director of Graduate Counseling Psychology and As more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, May 28 (TNSEve) -- Forbes Media issued the following news release on May 27, 2021: Forbes today announced its upcoming virtual Health in Action event - the 2021 Forbes Health in Action, supported by The SCAN Foundation - will take place on June 8, with a focus on exploring the accelerating shifts in the way healthcare is delivered, and addressing new and existing disparities in healthcare that have emerged, spurred by the pandemic. * Healthcare is a $4 trillion industr more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 25 (TNSPer) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Francine Conway will be chancellor-provost of Rutgers University-New Brunswick, President Jonathan Holloway announced. This new position combines elements of the chancellor's portfolio with those of the provost's to establish a clear focus on academic excellence for students and faculty. Conway, Rutgers-New Brunswick provost since November 2020, will assume the position on July 1, following approval tod more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 29 (TNSGra) -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: Kentucky American Water has awarded a total of $8,800 to recipients of the 2021 American Water Environmental Grant Program. The program supports innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore or protect the watersheds, surface water and groundwater supplies within Kentucky American Water's service area. "As a leader in environmental stewardship, Ke more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 27 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 2,640 feet of aging water main in Delran starting next week. The company will upgrade the aging 8-inch cast iron water lines that were installed in the 1960's with new 6- and 8-inch ductile iron main along the entire length of Notre Dame Drive and Notre Dame Court. The project also includes replacing two fire hydrants and 48 utilit more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 27 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 2,570 feet of aging water main in Hillside starting next week. The project also includes replacing five fire hydrants and 92 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. The company will upgrade the aging 6-inch cast iron water lines, installed in the 1930s, with new 8- and 12-inch ductile iron main along the following str more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 28 -- The New Jersey Department of Education issued the following news release: The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) is pleased to announce the winners of the third annual Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management competition. The competition was open to the 40 school districts that have adopted the Supply Chain Management program created by the NJDOE and Rutgers Business School's Supply Chain Management department. A total of 18 teams entered: 11 for the more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 27 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 26, 2021: Governor Phil Murphy today issued Executive Order No. 243, which rescinds the requirement in Executive Order No. 107 that businesses and non-profits accommodate telework arrangements for their workforce to the maximum extent practicable and reduce their on-site staff to the minimal number necessary for their operations. Employers bringing employees back to the physical worksite mu more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 25 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 24, 2021: Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 242, lifting major COVID-19 restrictions and moving forward with the state's most significant reopening steps to date. Effective on Friday, May 28, the indoor mask mandate in public spaces will be lifted, as well as the six-foot social distancing requirement in both indoor and outdoor spaces, the prohibition on dance floors at ba more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 28 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 27, 2021: Governor Phil Murphy today released a report on New Jersey's response to the opioid overdose epidemic during the COVID-19 public health emergency in 2020. The report details the overdose mitigation strategies implemented over the course of Governor Murphy's administration that contributed to the resiliency demonstrated during the convergence the opioid crisis and the pandemic. Gover more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 26 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 25, 2021: Governor Phil Murphy today visited Lockheed Martin's Moorestown facility to highlight the company's planned expansion and the addition of nearly 400 jobs over the next two years. Beginning later this year, Lockheed will relocate its Vertical Launching Systems (VLS) production from Baltimore to Moorestown. That and other operating changes will result in a net gain of 400 jobs by 202 more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 29 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Building on his commitment to ensuring a safe and high-quality educational experience for New Jersey's students, Governor Phil Murphy today joined with Acting Commissioner of Education Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan and Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian Bridges to recommend projects for approval by the Legislature as part of the first round of funds released under the Securing Our Children's Fut more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 28 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: New Jersey American Water's Deresha Ship, Operations Specialist, was awarded the YWCA Union County's Tribute to Women & Industry (TWIN) Award during the organization's virtual ceremony this month. "We nominated Deresha for the TWIN Award in recognition of her hard work and dedication to finding a way to improve everything she touches," said Mark McDonough, president, New Jersey Amer more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 26 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following news: With the first, and potentially only, debate in the Republican Primary for Governor scheduled for tonight, the New Jersey Democratic State Committee is releasing a list of five burning questions Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli and Hirsh Singh must answer for voters. Hosted by NJ 101.5 radio, the debate promises to be a race to the right with both candidates competing to see who can be the Trumpiest. more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 28 (TNSOps) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: A company founded by Rutgers School of Dental Medicine researcher Scott Kachlany received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to begin a phase I clinical trial to treat cancer patients with a therapy based on Kachlany's discovery that a protein produced by an oral bacterium can kill leukemia and lymphoma cells. The approval clears the way for Kachlany's company, Actinobac Biomed, to begin the tri more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 29 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement: * * * "The release of today's Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision on the Hudson Tunnel Project is a significant milestone for the Gateway Program. This long-awaited step brings us much closer to beginning the critical work of constructing the new Hudson Tunnel. "We would not be here without President Biden, Secretary Buttigieg, Acting FTA Administrator Fernandez, and Acting  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 26 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on May 25, 2021: * * * "One year ago today, George Floyd was murdered, and the ensuing calls for justice following his death galvanized our nation. While some measure of justice was ultimately delivered for George Floyd and his family, it does not bring him, nor the many other victims of injustice, back. He, and they, should all be alive today. "Over the past year, millions of Americans from every po more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 24 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement: * * * "Since late last night, the New Jersey State Police and county and local law enforcement in Cumberland County have been investigating the horrific mass shooting at a large house party in Fairfield Township that attracted hundreds of party-goers. "At this time, at least two people have lost their lives, among numerous other shooting victims, including several with injuries that are life-threat more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, May 25 (TNSOps) -- Stockton University issued the following news: Stockton University's Office of Continuing Studies has expanded its Online Leadership Program to support local government workers. Eleven courses in the Online Leadership and Social Worker Continuing Education Program are now approved for Continuing Education (CE) Hours by the State of New Jersey Division of Local Government Services. Stockton is one of just two universities in the state approved to offer t more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, May 27 (TNSPer) -- Stockton University issued the following news: Officers from the Pleasantville Police Department recently joined Atlantic City Police at Procedural Justice training session offered by Stockton University Criminal Justice faculty members Nusret Sahin, Jess Bonnan-White and William McKnight, a retired Atlantic City Police Department Captain. Procedural justice is the concept that individuals believe fairness within a procedure is more important than the  more PR

BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, May 25 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on May 24, 2021: Verizon already offers the best value in entertainment, and it just got even better with an amazing new deal guaranteed to bolster your mobile gaming library with hundreds of new titles. Starting May 25, new and existing customers get six months of Apple Arcade or Google Play Pass, ($4.99/mo. value) on us with any unlimited plan or 12 months on us w more PR