NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 13 (TNSAwa) -- Rutgers University issued the following news on Nov. 12, 2021: Laura Lawson, interim executive dean at Rutgers' School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, recently received an Honorary American FFA Degree from the National FFA (Future Farmers of America.) Lawson, along with her fellow honorary degree recipients, were recognized as "individuals who have provided exceptional service on a national level to agriculture, agricultural education, o more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 10 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2021: Yesterday, 12News reported that Jim Lamon committed to personally contributing $50 million to his fledgling campaign for Senate - upping the cost of what's already been an expensive and chaotic primary. Lamon's sum comes on top of California Big Tech billionaire Peter Thiel's $10 million in promised outside spending for Blake Masters that has already gone towards TV ads hitting primary  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 12 -- CNN issued the following news: CNN will air Being...Chris Christie, the second episode in the Being... series from Anchor and Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash on Monday, November 15 at 10pmET. In this episode, Bash travels to New Jersey to speak with former Governor Chris Christie and find out what it is like to be one of America's most well-known Republicans, a longtime friend and high-profile supporter of former President Donald Trump, turned harsh critic  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 9 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following news: New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman LeRoy J. Jones, Jr., is releasing the following statement on the progress being made in Washington DC regarding President Joe Biden's Build Back Better framework and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, which was passed by the House of Representatives last night and now heads to the President's desk. "I would like to thank the members of our congress more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 11 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following news: With Somerset County Commissioners Shanel Robinson and Sarah Sooy now in the lead with nearly all votes counted, Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman LeRoy J. Jones, Jr. are congratulating the Democrats for prevailing in one of the state's most watched down ballot races. "Since the day they took office as the first Democrats to be elected on the county level i more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 11 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2021: Governor Phil Murphy today announced a series of climate actions to further secure New Jersey's clean energy future and protect residents, the economy, and the environment from the worsening impacts of climate change. Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 274, which establishes an interim greenhouse gas reduction target of 50 percent below 2006 levels by 2030, strengthening more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 13 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Governor Phil Murphy, joined by state and local officials, today announced the State's intention to purchase nearly nine miles of property stretching from Jersey City to Montclair, for the creation of New Jersey's first new state park since 2006. The announcement follows years of advocacy for the acquisition and transformation of the now abandoned former Boonton rail alignment as a multi-modal tra more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 10 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2021: Governor Phil Murphy today signed A-5737/S-3763 into law establishing the Asian American Pacific Islander Commission within the Department of State. The commission is charged with developing policies to address the social and economic needs of the growing Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in New Jersey. Under this new law, the commission will be required to submit an  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 10 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2021: Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (S3984/A5933) designating the New Jersey Department of Health State office building in Trenton as the "Judith M. Persichilli Building" in honor of Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli. The building is named in honor of Commissioner Persichilli's past and ongoing service to the people of New Jersey during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Commis more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2021: Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (A-277/S-2035) that requires public members of the New Jersey Drug Utilization Review Board to submit disclosures of financial interests and involvement in pharmaceutical distributors, manufacturers, or benefits managers. The bill continues the Murphy Administration's efforts to promote transparency and integrity in health care. "New Je more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2021: Governor Murphy signed the following bills into law: S-249/A-1259 (Singleton, Turner/Schaer, DeCroce, Vainieri Huttle) - Requires pharmacy benefits manager providing services within Medicaid program to disclose certain information to DHS S-324/A-3533 (Diegnan, A.M. Bucco/Benson, Freiman, DeCroce) - Authorizes operators of motor vehicles to display electronic proof of registration; more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 10 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2021: Governors Phil Murphy, Kathy Hochul. and Ned Lamont today announced an agreement on the suballocations of extraordinary federal emergency relief funding apportioned to the region by Congress to mitigate the historic pandemic-related loses in transit system ridership and revenues. After negotiations, the states agreed that approximately $10.85 billion of the funding will be for New more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 13 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Governor Phil Murphy, Brigadier General Dr. Lisa Hou, The Adjutant General of New Jersey and Commissioner of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA), and Acting Commissioner of the Department of Human Services (DHS) Sarah Adelman today announced the Governor's Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families. The initiative will bring together state  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2021: Governors Kathy Hochul, Phil Murphy, and Ned Lamont today announced an agreement on the suballocations of extraordinary federal emergency relief funding apportioned to the region by Congress to mitigate the historic pandemic-related losses in transit system ridership and revenues. After negotiations, the states agreed that approximately $10.85 billion of the funding will be for New Yo more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Nov. 12 (TNSMon) -- Hampton University issued the following news release: The PSEG Foundation, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, has established the PSEG Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) scholarship fund at Hampton University. The scholarship fund is designated only for students from New Jersey who will be entering freshmen in August 2022. All candidates for the scholarship must be studying in STEM-related areas such as engineering, mathematics, and more PR

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Nov. 10 -- Coyne PR issued the following news: Coyne Public Relations (Coyne PR) announced it has been selected by Orangetheory Fitness as its agency of record to provide public relations support. As health and wellness continue to become increasingly important, individuals are looking to fitness brands to expand beyond simply providing safe spaces for fitness to also educate and guide members on living healthier lifestyles and maintaining their wellness routines, as kee more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 9 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2021: Attorney General Josh Shapiro led a bipartisan coalition of 26 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold a lower court's decision that temporarily stopped a merger of hospitals in New Jersey that would have reduced competition between the hospitals and resulted in anticompetitive effects on the community. "We know from our experie more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Nov. 9 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of construction to replace multiple sections of water main in Derry Township to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions, and increase water flows for firefighting. The cost of the system improvements is $770,000. The project, which is scheduled to begin today, includes replacing existing main with new 8-inch more PR

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Nov. 12 (TNSOps) -- Rider University issued the following news release: Rider University dedicated the campus' veterans affairs office on Nov. 11 for Dr. Eugene Marsh '13, '18, '21, a passionate student, war hero and dedicated veterans' advocate whose moving personal journey inspired widespread admiration. Marsh died in January from complications of COVID-19. The Dr. Eugene Marsh Center for Veterans and Military Affairs is the first space at the University to be named more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 10 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers NJMS Research With a Heart is the only site in New Jersey involved in these studies * * * Rutgers New Jersey Medical School's Research with a Heart is recruiting participants for the MERCK- IMPOWER studies to assess an HIV prevention oral medication on sexual minority groups. The two studies, IMPOWER 022 and IMPOWER 024, will assess the effectiveness of the medication Islatravir, which more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 11 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Accessible mental health mobile applications may be a viable treatment option for caregivers * * * Those who care for older adults suffering with memory loss and other cognitive impairments can significantly reduce their depression, stress, and anxiety by focusing on what is going on at the moment and engaging in mindfulness therapy, according to new Rutgers research. The study, published in A more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 10 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Rutgers researchers studying COVID-19 have created a new way to deliver DNA molecules into skin cells, using a suction technique similar to the ancient healing practice of cupping that increases blood circulation and promotes healing. The study appears in the journal Science Advances. In laboratory tests with rodents, the team used the suction method to deliver a SARS-CoV-2 DNA vaccine, which generate more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 11 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: The 24-hour news cycle and social media bombardment often resulting in conflicting messages about health issues might be making it harder than ever for people to make critical decisions, according to a Rutgers-led study. The study, published in Journal of Behavioral Medicine, examined how contradictory health information impacts responses to new information and feelings toward the recommendations and e more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 10 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Despite the belief that early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is crucial, a new Rutgers study found that the diagnosis may unintentionally impact social relationships and activity. The study, published in the journal Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders, examined how receiving a recent diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias impacts social networks, social enga more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 10 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * About half want to see New Jersey pass laws to protect and expand access to abortion care * * * As the issue of reproductive rights takes center stage both nationally and statewide, New Jerseyans are worried about the future of Roe v. Wade. According to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll in collaboration with New Jersey Policy Perspective, residents would like to see New Jersey ensure the protect more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 12 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Volcanic eruptions contributed to the collapse of dynasties in China in the last 2,000 years by temporarily cooling the climate and affecting agriculture, according to a Rutgers co-authored study. Large eruptions create a cloud that blocks some sunlight for a year or two. That reduces warming of the land in Asia in the summer and leads to a weaker monsoon and less rainfall, reducing crop harvests. "We more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement: * * * "Under the leadership of President Biden, Speaker Pelosi, and our dedicated congressional delegation, New Jerseyans stand to benefit immensely from unprecedented investments in infrastructure. "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill delivers billions of dollars for the Gateway Program, the largest critical infrastructure project in the United States, bringing commuters the relief that they deserv more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Nov. 10 (TNSAwa) -- Stockton University issued the following news: * * * Stockton Earns N.J. 'We Value Our Veterans' Award As Stockton celebrates its 50th anniversary of teaching, Stockton's new Director of the Military and Veterans Success Center, Michael Barany, wondered how many student veterans had attended the university. "To our best research, we found just over 7,300 military students served by Stockton since its creation," Barany said at the annual Veteran's Day more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2021: Attorney General Mark R. Herring has joined a bipartisan coalition of 26 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold a lower court's decision that temporarily stopped a merger of hospitals in New Jersey that would have reduced competition between hospitals and resulted in anticompetitive effects on the community. "Ac more PR

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: LIFE OF CRIME: 1984-2020, is the culmination of 36 years of work from multiple Emmy Award-winning producer/director Jon Alpert (HBO's "Baghdad ER"). The third and final part of an epic documentary trilogy, LIFE OF CRIME: 1984-2020 tells the full story of three friends from Newark, New Jersey whose lives have been defined by and torn apart by their addictions. With unfettered access, LIFE OF C more PR

WAYNE, New Jersey, Nov. 12 -- William Paterson University issued the following news release: * * * William Paterson University Radio Station WPSC-FM Wins Prestigious National Marconi Award for College Station of the Year William Paterson University's student-run radio station, WPSC-FM (88.7), has won the 2021 Marconi Award for "College Radio Station of the Year." The prestigious Marconi Awards are presented by the National Association of Broadcasters to recognize outstanding achievement by ra more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2021: Gov. Tony Evers announced today that Wisconsin will be joining the Bloomberg Opioids Overdose Prevention Initiative. Launched in 2018 in Michigan and Pennsylvania, today's announcement is an expansion of the Initiative to Wisconsin and four other states, including Kentucky, New Jersey, New Mexico, and North Carolina. The expansion is joined by a $120 million investment by Bloomberg P more PR