NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 8 (TNSAwa) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Rutgers University (and more specifically, Rutgers University - Newark) has gained a reputation around the country as a social justice leader in higher education. That reputation is what brought current Rutgers School of Criminal Justice Associate Professor Sarah Lageson to the Garden State. Lageson, who's work has been featured in national publications such as the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, and The more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Jan. 4 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, today announced the close of the sale of its regulated operations in New York to a subsidiary of Liberty Utilities Co. ("Liberty"), the regulated utility operating subsidiary of parent company Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., for a purchase price of $608 million in more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Jan. 7 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2022: American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, today announced that it contributed $45 million to the American Water Charitable Foundation ("Foundation"), a 501(c)(3) private foundation established by American Water in 2010. The contribution, which will significantly add to the Foundation's existi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Under the leadership of President Biden and Democrats, communities across the country are experiencing a record economic recovery. Jobless claims have plunged to a near 50-year low, supply chain bottlenecks are easing, consumers are spending in record amounts, and folks from Nevada, to Tennessee, to New Jersey, are seeing that progress in their local economies. Here's a look at what voters in states acro more PR

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 5 (TNSOps) -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has announced a special tuition rate for residents of states that neighbor Pennsylvania. The tuition rate will be offered to residents of New York, New Jersey, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. The tuition rate offered to residents of these states is $402.50 per credit or $4,830 per semester for a full-time student taking 12-18  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 8 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources issued the following news release: An act of civil disobedience soon will be recognized with a new North Carolina Highway Historical Marker in Roanoke Rapids. The marker commemorates the actions of Sarah Keys and the subsequent lawsuit in 1952 that shaped the federal prohibition of segregation during interstate travel. Keys v. Carolina Coach Company arose from an incident in August 1952. Keys, a more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 7 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following statement: * * * The New Jersey Democratic State Committee is calling on the state's Republicans to cease their campaign to undermine the Congressional Redistricting process by seeking to impugn the integrity of former Supreme Court Justice and Redistricting Chair John Wallace. NJDSC Spokesman Phil Swibinski today released the following statement. "It's disappointing, but not surprising, that Republi more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 8 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2022: Governor Phil Murphy today announced that income limits for the Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD) and the Senior Gold Prescription Discount drug assistance programs have increased by $10,000, making drug prices more affordable and benefitting over 20,000 seniors. Raising the income threshold, which was part of Governor Murphy's Fiscal Year 2022 budget, is the more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 8 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2022: Governor Murphy today announced that the New Jersey National Guard will be deploying to long-term care facilities throughout New Jersey to assist with COVID-19 response efforts and to augment facilities' staffing. This is an extension of Joint Task Force COVID Guardian, which has provided coordinated assistance to numerous long-term care facilities since the first weeks of the COVID more PR

LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Jan. 8 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2022: Governor Phil Murphy today announced the second round of funding for the Library Construction Bond Act (LCBA), which allocates $37 million to 36 library projects from 13 counties across New Jersey. The Library Bond Act was approved by voters in 2017 and authorizes $125 million in state bonds for technology updates, building improvements, and other library projects across the sta more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 3 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following transcript of a news briefing on coronavirus: * * * Michelle: Governor Murphy, when you're ready. Governor Phil Murphy: Thanks, Michelle. Good afternoon, everybody, and happy New Year. Starting the year 2022 with the woman who needs no introduction, the Commissioner of the Department of Health, Judy Persichilli. Her colleague, another familiar face, the Communicable Disease Service Director at the Department o more PR

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 4 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Jan. 3, 2022: New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York, Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey filed a petition for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court to continue their lawsuit against the federal government for its unlawful and unprecedented cap on the deduction for state and local taxes, known as SALT. Today's petition asks t more PR

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 3, 2022: New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York, Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey filed a petition for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court to continue their lawsuit against the federal government for its unlawful and unprecedented cap on the deduction for state and local taxes, known as SALT. Today's petition asks the Suprem more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Jan. 8 -- New Jersey American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 3,080 feet of aging water main in Dunellen starting this week. The company will upgrade the aging 6-inch cast iron water lines that were as far back as the 1930s with new 8-inch ductile iron main along Lincoln Avenue from North Avenue/ Route 28 to Mountain View Terrace. The project also includes replacing eight fire hydr more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Jan. 4 -- New Jersey American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: New Jersey American Water will replace over one mile of aging water main in Ocean City starting this week. The project also includes replacing six fire hydrants and 315 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. The company will upgrade the aging cast iron water lines that were installed as far back as the 1910s with new 8- and 12-inch ductile iron main along th more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Jan. 6 -- New Jersey American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: Recognizing the bravery and commitment of volunteer firefighters and first responders, New Jersey American Water announces its 2022 grant program for volunteer fire departments and emergency responders (e.g., ambulance and first aid squads) located within the company's service areas. "We are honored to support the brave firefighters and first responders through this grant more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 5 (TNSJou) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: Many of China's households still rely on small coal stoves for heat, which causes air pollution that damages health. To address these problems, the Chinese government launched a five-year "Clean Heating Plan" in 2017 with the goal of transitioning 70% of northern households away from coal and toward cleaner heating options. As the plan reaches its final year, a more PR

MAHWAH, New Jersey, Jan. 6 (TNSRes) -- Ramapo College issued the following news release: Ramapo College of New Jersey students in 2022 will have an opportunity to get hands-on specialized experience on climate change issues thanks to support from a private grantor. The grant for Teaching, Research & Action to Combat Climate Change will provide the means for four Ramapo students to work and study at the Meadowlands Environment Center and the Meadowlands Research and Restoration Institute, both  more PR

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Jan. 6 (TNSOps) -- Rider University issued the following news release: Rider University has been named to the University Affiliates program of the GRAMMY Museum(R). Rider is only the second university in New Jersey and one of 23 institutions worldwide (https://grammymuseum.org/national-reach/affiliates/university-affiliates/) to receive this designation. Through this new partnership, students and faculty in Rider's Westminster College of the Arts (https://www.ride more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 6 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Seizures were reduced in children as young as 3 who received responsive neurostimulation * * * A surgical treatment commonly used to reduce epileptic seizures in adults also is effective and safe for children, according to a Rutgers study. The study, published in the journal Neurosurgery, is one of the first to investigate responsive neurostimulation system (RNS)--a device similar to a pacemake more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 8 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Black women at far greater risk, Rutgers study finds * * * By Beth-Ann Kerber Chronic hypertension is contributing substantially to maternal deaths in the United States, with particular risk among Black women, according to new Rutgers research that found a 15-fold increase over the past 40 years in maternal mortality rates as a result of the condition. The study, conducted by Rutgers Robert Wo more PR

BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, Jan. 5 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon is your home for the Galaxy S21 FE 5G, built for Samsung fans with all the best features of the Galaxy S21 series. Buy your Galaxy S21 FE 5G at Verizon starting January 11 for $23.33 a month for 30 months on Verizon Device Payment (0% APR; $699.99 retail). Get up to $700 off a new Galaxy S21 FE 5G with a qualifying trade-in on select Unlimited plans when y more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 6 -- The University of Texas System issued the following statement by Chancellor James B. Milliken: * * * I applaud the New Jersey Institute of Technology's Board of Trustees for its appointment today of Dr. Teik C. Lim as the university's next president. Teik's leadership and numerous accomplishments as an interim president, provost and chief academic officer, and mechanical and aerospace engineering professor at UT Arlington will align well with the mission of NJIT. Duri more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Jan. 7 (TNSPar) -- Stockton University issued the following news: The Southern Regional School District and Stockton University have signed a Dual Path Partnership agreement that will give students at Southern Regional High School the opportunity to graduate from high school in three years and be automatically enrolled at Stockton with sophomore standing. The agreement demonstrates the commitment of both institutions to provide students with a high-quality education and s more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 8 (TNSOps) -- Thomas Edison State University issued the following news release: Thomas Edison State University (TESU) will host a Second Annual Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 11 a.m. This virtual discussion will feature Rev. Dr. Charles Boyer, pastor of Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in Trenton and the founder of Salvation and Social Justice, a non-partisan Black faith-rooted organization that believes liberation should precede legislation a more PR