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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for 2026-06-04 ( 62 items )  
AG's Office Releases Identities of the Decedent and Atlantic City Police Officer in Police-Involved Shooting on June 2, 2026 (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 4 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * UPDATE: AG's Office Releases Identities of the Decedent and Atlantic City Police Officer in Police-Involved Shooting on June 2, 2026 The Attorney General's Office today identified the decedent and one of the officers in connection with a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The civilian who died dur more PR

As Federal Immigration Authorities Escalate Tensions in Newark, NAN and Elected Leaders Draw a Clear Line: They Will Not Be Silenced (10)
HARLEM, New York, June 3 -- The National Action Network issued the following news release: * * * As Federal Immigration Authorities Escalate Tensions in Newark, NAN and Elected Leaders Draw a Clear Line: They Will Not Be Silenced Newark, NJ (June 1, 2026) - As the Newark community continues to confront the ongoing crisis surrounding Delaney Hall, the National Action Network (NAN) remains fully committed to protecting the progress achieved through collective action, principled advocacy, and su more PR

ATR Commends Pledge Signers in CA, IA, MT, NJ, NM, and SD, Ahead of June 2 Primary (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 1, 2026, by Theresa Grover: * * * ATR Commends Pledge Signers in CA, IA, MT, NJ, NM, and SD, Ahead of June 2 Primary As voters head to the voting booth, they deserve to know where their candidates stand on key issues such as taxes and spending. Fortunately for voters in California, Iowa, Montana, New Mexico, and South Dakota, these candidates have signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and made written com more PR

Attorney General Bonta Leads Coalition in Opposing Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, June 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Coalition in Opposing Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections * Federal data privacy law should not preempt strong state privacy laws OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday led a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcem more PR

Attorney General Bonta Sends Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, June 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sends Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general, the Cities of New York and Chicago, and Harris County, Texas in a letter to the Federal Judicial Center (FJC) strongly opposing its decision to strike the chapte more PR

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Federal Bill That Would Tell Tech Companies They Have No Duty to Protect Kids Online (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Federal Bill That Would Tell Tech Companies They Have No Duty to Protect Kids Online * RALEIGH -A federal bill marketed as children's online safety legislation would tell tech companies they have no legal duty to protect kids, drop any requirement to verify users' ages, and override the stronger state laws already on the books. Attor more PR

BASF Intermediates receives Responsible Care Energy Efficiency Award (10)
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, June 3 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF Intermediates receives Responsible Care Energy Efficiency Award * * Acetylene Unit recognized by American Chemistry Council for innovative strategies that improve energy efficiency * Demonstrates BASF's leadership and innovation in improving safety, and risk management GEISMAR, LA, June 3, 2026 - The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has recognized BASF's Geismar more PR

Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., MD Statement on Visiting Delaney Hall Protests (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Herbert Conaway, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., MD Statement on Visiting Delaney Hall Protests * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., M.D., released the following statement regarding his visit to the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in New Jersey amid reports of inhumane conditions. Congressman Conaway joined Congressman Donald Norcross on the tour. "I was horrified and outraged by report more PR

D.C. Republicans Lit $650K on Fire to Try and Stop Navy Helicopter Pilot Rebecca Bennett in NJ-07. It Didn't Work. (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * D.C. Republicans Lit $650K on Fire to Try and Stop Navy Helicopter Pilot Rebecca Bennett in NJ-07. It Didn't Work. * "In Bennett, Kean faces the candidate it appears Republicans most wanted to avoid." A shady Republican super-PAC spent a staggering $650K to try and stop Navy helicopter pilot and mom of two Rebecca Bennett from facing off against absent Congressman Tom Kean Jr. in  more PR

DOT NHTSA Eliminates Obsolete Roof Crush Resistance Standard From Federal Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a final rule removing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 216, an older roof crush resistance standard that has been superseded by a more advanced federal requirement. The agency said the action is intended to streamline federal motor vehicle regulations by eliminating obsolete text while maintaining all existing safety protections for vehicle occupants. The rule f more PR

DOT NHTSA Eliminates Obsolete Vehicle Glazing Standard From Federal Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a final rule removing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205(a), a regulation that applied only to vehicle glazing equipment manufactured before Sept. 1, 2006 and installed before Nov. 1, 2006. The agency said the action removes outdated regulatory text that no longer applies to current vehicle production while maintaining existing safety requirements under Federal more PR

DOT NHTSA Removes Obsolete Date References From Seat Belt Anchorage Safety Standard (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a final rule removing date references from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, concluding that the provisions are no longer necessary because they apply to manufacturing dates that passed decades ago. The rule becomes effective on July 6, 2026, and petitions for reconsideration must be submitted by July 20, 2026. According to NHT more PR

DOT NHTSA Removes Obsolete School Bus Provisions From Emergency Exit Safety Standard (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a final rule eliminating outdated requirements from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, which governs bus emergency exits, window retention and release. The agency said the change removes provisions that applied only to school buses manufactured before Sept. 1, 1994, while leaving current safety requirements unchanged. The rule takes effect on July 6, 2026, and more PR

DOT NHTSA Removes Obsolete School Bus Seating Provisions From Federal Safety Standard (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a final rule updating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 222, School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection, by removing provisions that no longer apply to vehicles currently in operation or production. The rule becomes effective on July 6, 2026, and petitions for reconsideration must be received by July 20, 2026. The action follows a notice of proposed rulema more PR

DOT NHTSA Removes Obsolete School Bus Seating Requirement From Federal Safety Standard (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a final rule removing an obsolete provision from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, Seating Systems, concluding that the requirement applies only to school buses manufactured before Oct. 21, 2011, and no longer serves a practical regulatory purpose. The rule takes effect on July 6, 2026, and petitions for reconsideration must be received by July 20, 2026. The more PR

DOT NHTSA Removes Steering Column Rule For Vehicles Meeting Modern Crash Protection Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a final rule amending Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 204, Steering Control Rearward Displacement, eliminating the standard's applicability to vehicles that already comply with frontal barrier crash protection requirements under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208. The agency said the change removes duplicative regulatory requirements while maintaining more PR

DOT NHTSA Updates Vehicle Safety Standards by Removing Obsolete Side Impact Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a final rule removing outdated provisions from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 214, Side Impact Protection, while making related amendments to standards covering electric-powered vehicles and hydrogen-powered vehicles. The rule follows a notice of proposed rulemaking published on May 30, 2025. NHTSA received two comments supporting the proposal. One commenter,  more PR

Enduring Partners 2026 enhances US-Thai collaborative readiness through specialized exchanges (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Enduring Partners 2026 enhances US-Thai collaborative readiness through specialized exchanges THAILAND (AFNS) - Military leaders from the United States and Thailand officially launched the fourth annual Enduring Partners exchange on June 1, 2026. The exchange, which runs June 1-12, 2026, represents a comprehensive synchronization of the Washington Air National Guard and the Royal Thai Air Force across an increased numbe more PR

EPA Proposes Approval of New York Air Pollution Plan for Queens Power Facility (10)
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed approving a revision to New York's State Implementation Plan that would establish source-specific nitrogen oxide emissions requirements for Big Six Towers Inc., Queens, New York, as part of efforts to meet federal ozone air quality standards. The proposal covers the Big Six facility within the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island ozone nonattainment area. According to EPA, the facility generates electricity  more PR

Fish Monitoring Study Gives Students Data to Explore (10)
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, June 3 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Fish Monitoring Study Gives Students Data to Explore * Port Republic, N.J. -A school of killifish swam in a ribbon formation through the shallow water of the boat basin at the Stockton University Marine Field Station on Nacote Creek. The afternoon sun cast their tiny shadows on the muddy bottom. Iridescent shimmers flashed as dozens of killifish swam inside a fish trap resting in water just deep enough t more PR

Forbes Unveils 11th Annual List Of America's Richest Self-Made Women (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, June 4 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Forbes Unveils 11th Annual List Of America's Richest Self-Made Women Diane Hendricks, Judy Faulkner, Oprah Winfrey, Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, Beyonce Knowles-Carter, Rihanna and more are among America's wealthiest self-made women - NEW YORK - Forbes today unveiled its 11th annual list of America's Richest Self-Made Women, the definitive ranking of the country's 43 self-made billionai more PR

Four members of Governor's Nuclear Policy Task Force to address Rowan's June 9 conference on 'Expanding New Jersey's Nuclear Generation Capacity' (10)
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, June 3 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Four members of Governor's Nuclear Policy Task Force to address Rowan's June 9 conference on 'Expanding New Jersey's Nuclear Generation Capacity' * Four members of Governor Sherrill's recently appointed Nuclear Policy Task Force are among the featured speakers for a full-day conference focused on the fiscal, regulatory and environmental challenges facing state government and industry leaders as they seek to bu more PR

Four Tren De Aragua Members Who Illegally Entered The U.S. Plead Guilty To Murdering Two U.S. Citizens On NYC Street (10)
NEW YORK, June 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Four Tren De Aragua Members Who Illegally Entered The U.S. Plead Guilty To Murdering Two U.S. Citizens On NYC Street * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Acting Attorney General for the United States, Todd Blanche, United States Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, Director of Joint Task Force Vulcan ("JTFV"),  more PR

GAO Director Hinchman Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following written testimony by David Hinchman, director of information technology and cybersecurity at the Government Accountability Office, from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats": * * * Chairman Franklin, Ranking Member Amo, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to discuss  more PR

George Mason engineering students turn personal experience into accessibility innovation (10)
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 2 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason engineering students turn personal experience into accessibility innovation * For Owais Yousuf, inspiration began at home. His father, who contracted polio as a child, relied on crutches to move through daily life. Growing up, Yousuf watched him navigate airports and crowded spaces with difficulty. Three of his fellow George Mason University mechanical engineering students had similar experienc more PR

Hackensack Riverkeeper Urges EPA for Enforceable Actions on Drinking Water Contaminants (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Hackensack Riverkeeper Inc., New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's Draft Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 6 (CCL 6). The nonprofit organization expressed concern that although the EPA acknowledges the presence and hazards of contaminants such as microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the agency's current approach lacks enforceable protections to safeguard public  more ST

HHS FDA Classifies Fibromyalgia Nerve Stimulator Device Into Class II Category (10)
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has issued a final order classifying a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator designed to treat fibromyalgia symptoms into the agency's class II medical device category with special controls, a move the agency said will provide reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness while reducing regulatory burdens for manufacturers. The order, effective May 29, 2026, codifies the classific more PR

Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: New Jersey Hunger Strikers Allege Abysmal Detention Conditions (10)
NEW YORK, June 3 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by senior researcher on immigrant rights Angelica Sedgwick Oun: * * * New Jersey Hunger Strikers Allege Abysmal Detention Conditions * Citing medical neglect, lack of sanitation, spoiled food, denial of bond, and coercion to sign legal documents that result in deportation, over 300 women and men detained at Delaney Hall, a New Jersey immigration detention facility run by the private, for-profit c more PR

ICYMI: VIDEO: Capito Participates in Hearing Examining DHS Budget (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: VIDEO: Capito Participates in Hearing Examining DHS Budget * To watch Senator Capito's questions, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, participated in a hearing with Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Markwayne Mullin, to consider President  more PR

Images Film Festival 2026 (10)
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 3 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Images Film Festival 2026 * On Saturday, April 18, the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media Visual and Sound Media program presented the Images Film Festival at the Bishop Dougherty University Center Theatre. The event featured alumni and student panels, film screenings, a reception and a premiere presentation throughout the day. The festival began with the Young Alumni Panel, moderated b more PR

ITC Opens Patent Infringement Investigation Into Coated Confectionery Products (10)
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted a Section 337 investigation into imports of coated confectionery products and components following a complaint filed by Promotion in Motion, Inc. of Park Ridge, New Jersey. The complaint was filed on April 8, 2026, and supplemented on May 6, 2026. Promotion in Motion alleges that imports and sales of coated confectionery products infringe claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,750,267 and U.S. Patent No. 11,317,640. The compan more PR

Johnson & Johnson Late-Breaking Results Show Nipocalimab Significantly Reduced Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity in a Phase 2 Study (10)
RARITAN, New Jersey, June 4 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Johnson & Johnson late-breaking results show nipocalimab significantly reduced systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) disease activity in a Phase 2 study * Nipocalimab - the first and only neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) blocker to be studied in systemic lupus erythematosus - is designed to target and reduce pathogenic immunoglobulin G (IgG) autoantibodies associated with th more PR

Johnson & Johnson Presents New Data Further Reinforcing the Role of Nipocalimab in Lowering the Autoantibodies Driving Sjogren's Disease (10)
RARITAN, New Jersey, June 4 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Johnson & Johnson presents new data further reinforcing the role of nipocalimab in lowering the autoantibodies driving Sjogren's disease * Nipocalimab, an immunoselective neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) blocker, is designed to target and reduce pathogenic immunoglobulin G (IgG) autoantibodies associated with Sjogren's disease while preserving immune function * New explo more PR

JOINT STATEMENT: DEMOCRATS SECURE RELEASE OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FROM DELANEY HALL FACILITY (10)
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT STATEMENT: DEMOCRATS SECURE RELEASE OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FROM DELANEY HALL FACILITY * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Reps. LaMonica McIver, Rob Menendez and Josh Gottheimer released the following statement: Yesterday, after months of advocacy, an 18-year-old high school senior finally returned to her Orange, New Jersey home after her months-long detainment at the Delaney H more PR

JOINT STATEMENT: Democrats Secure Release of High School Student from Delaney Hall Facility (10)
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT STATEMENT: Democrats Secure Release of High School Student from Delaney Hall Facility * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Reps. Rob Menendez, LaMonica McIver, and Josh Gottheimer released the following statement: Yesterday, after months of advocacy, an 18-year-old high school senior finally returned to her Orange, New Jersey home after her months-long detainment at the Delaney more PR

Labor Dept. Employee Benefits Security Administration Proposes Exemption for Abiomed Retirement Plan Holdings Tied to Johnson & Johnson Acquisition (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration has proposed an exemption that would allow the Abiomed Retirement Savings Plan to continue holding contingent value rights, or CVRs, received as part of the Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, New Jersey, acquisition of Abiomed, Danvers, Massachusetts, and to receive future payments linked to those instruments. According to the notice, the exemption would apply retroactively to Nov. 15, 2022, if ap more PR

Mayor Mamdani Announces Midtown Transportation Plan to Keep New York City Moving During 2026 FIFA World Cup Matches (10)
NEW YORK, May 29 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Announces Midtown Transportation Plan to Keep New York City Moving During 2026 FIFA World Cup(TM) Matches * City will temporarily transform 42nd Street into a bus and shuttle corridor and use match day bus lanes on Fifth and Sixth avenues during eight World Cup match days * Dedicated corridors will help fans travel to and from matches, minimize disruptions for New Yorkers * Mayor urges New more PR

Md. A.G. Brown Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 4 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections Federal Data Privacy Law Should Not Preempt Strong State Privacy Laws - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (SECURE Data Act), more PR

Menendez Leads NJ Democratic Members in Demanding Answers and Accountability For Inhumane Conditions and Systemic Medical Neglect at Delaney Hall (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez Leads NJ Democratic Members in Demanding Answers and Accountability For Inhumane Conditions and Systemic Medical Neglect at Delaney Hall * The effort comes amid an active hunger strike by individuals held at Delaney Hall; the Members demand immediate release of vulnerable individuals and medical compliance while fighting for permanent closure. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob  more PR

Monmouth University: Profs. Scott and Sher Present Research on Sports Betting (10)
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, June 4 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Profs. Scott and Sher Present Research on Sports Betting Robert H. Scott III, Ph.D., Arthur and Dorothy Greenbaum/Robert Ferguson/NJAR Endowed Chair in Real Estate Policy, professor of Economics, Finance, and Real Estate, and Mikhail Sher, Ph.D., associate professor of Management and Leadership, presented research at the 19th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking held in Las Vegas, Nevada more PR

N.J. Environmental Protection Dept.: Sherrill Administration Highlights More Than $130 Million in Investments for Visitor Improvement Projects At State-Owned Historic Sites (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 4 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * SHERRILL ADMINISTRATION HIGHLIGHTS MORE THAN $130 MILLION IN INVESTMENTS FOR VISITOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT STATE-OWNED HISTORIC SITES In celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary, Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak today highlighted more than $130 million in ongoing restoration and visitor improvement projects at state- more PR

New Jersey Department of Education Recognizes Lighthouse Award Recipients (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 4 (TNSrpt) -- The New Jersey Department of Education issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * New Jersey Department of Education Recognizes Lighthouse Award Recipients Today the New Jersey Department of Education announced nine school districts and charter schools have been selected as recipients of the 2025-2026 Lighthouse Awards for demonstrating measurable progress toward equitable outcomes and educational improvement. The districts were recognized more PR

NJCPA Names Christopher M. Lovasz, CPA, President for 2026/27 (10)
ROSELAND, New Jersey, June 3 -- The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants issued the following news release: * * * NJCPA Names Christopher M. Lovasz, CPA, President for 2026/27 The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) welcomed Christopher M. Lovasz, CPA, managing director at Deloitte & Touche LLP, as its president for the 2026/27 term, effective June 1. Lovasz replaced John M. Szczomak, CPA, member of the firm at Smolin, Lupin & Co., LLC. Lovasz has support more PR

NJCU and Kean Jersey City Partner With Latin American Consulates to Provide Consular Services During the FIFA World Cup (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, June 4 -- New Jersey City University issued the following news: * * * NJCU and Kean Jersey City Partner with Latin American Consulates (GLACO) to Provide Consular Services During the FIFA World Cup New Jersey City University (NJCU), Kean Jersey City, and the Grupo Latinoamericano de Consules en Nueva Jersey (GLACO) announced a new partnership to provide temporary consular outreach and services at the Harborside campus during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The initiative i more PR

NJIT Named One of Forbes' 'Best Employers for Grads' (10)
NEWARK, New Jersey, June 3 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Named One of Forbes' 'Best Employers for New Grads' Written by: Nayib Moran New Jersey Institute of Technology has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Employers for New Grads 2026, earning a place among the nation's top workplaces for early-career professionals. It stands as the only higher education institution in New Jersey included among the state's recognized employers. NJIT i more PR

No Answers, No Access: Pou Confronts DHS Chief on Delaney Hall, Airport Threats (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * No Answers, No Access: Pou Confronts DHS Chief on Delaney Hall, Airport Threats * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today grilled U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on conditions at ICE's Delaney Hall facility and Mullin's threats to shut down international travel into and out of Newark Airport. "As you know, last week I conducted a visit to Delaney Hall as oversi more PR

NYC Mayor Mamdani Announces Midtown Traffic Diversions for World Cup and Celebrates Knicks Finals Run (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced specialized traffic management plans for Midtown Manhattan to maintain city transit efficiency during upcoming World Cup events while appearing on Hot 97's Mornings with Mero radio program. Speaking on the broadcast from New York, Mamdani explained that the city will convert 42nd Street into a bus and shuttle corridor from 1st to 12th Avenue and dedicate the two easternmost traffic lanes along 6th Avenue from 42nd to 59th Street  more PR

NYC Mayor Mamdani Promotes Block by Block Affordable Housing Plan in Queens (10)
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani promoted his administration's major housing initiative, Block by Block, during a news conference at Halletts North in Astoria, Queens. Speaking at the waterfront venue, Mayor Mamdani outlined a $22 billion plan to construct 200,000 affordable homes and preserve another 200,000 over the next five years to address a severe citywide housing shortage. The administration plans to partner with the private sector and leverage city-owned l more PR

Protecting earnings for hosts when the unexpected occurs (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 3 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Protecting earnings for hosts when the unexpected occurs * Hosting on Airbnb provides a vital source of income for hundreds of thousands of Americans. Last year alone, the typical host in the US earned over $15,500. But when unexpected events-like a winter blizzard, a natural disaster, or a local emergency-force a temporary pause in hosting, the financial impact can more PR

Prudential Financial Endorses Asset-Neutral Fiduciary Rule by U.S. Department of Labor (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Prudential Financial, Newark, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives. Prudential, a leader in financial services specializing in retirement, asset management, and insurance solutions, offered its views on the proposed regulations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). In the letter, Prudential en more ST

RILA Coalition Opposes FCC 900 MHz Spectrum Proposal (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * RILA Coalition Opposes FCC 900 MHz Spectrum Proposal * The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement after leading a broad coalition of 60 businesses and trade associations in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject a proposal from NextNav that would reconfigure the Lower 900 MHz spectrum band. At stake is a  more PR

Rowan-Virtua SOM vice dean co-authors updated osteopathic medicine clinical guide (10)
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, June 3 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan-Virtua SOM vice dean co-authors updated osteopathic medicine clinical guide * Dr. Millicent King Channell, Vice Dean, Academic Affairs & Student Services at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine has dedicated her career to advancing osteopathic medicine through education, leadership and patient care. Now, she is continuing that mission through the latest edition of a widely used clinical resource f more PR

Rutgers Brain Health Institute Launches the Women's Brain Health Initiative (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 3 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Brain Health Institute Launches the Women's Brain Health Initiative The initiative will address longstanding gaps in women's brain health research - A new Rutgers initiative aims to fill decades of critical research gaps and deliver science-backed resources to support women's unique brain health needs throughout every life stage. Women experience distinct biological transitions throughout life  more PR

Rutgers: Researchers Find Older Adults Rarely Discuss Cannabis Use With Clinicians (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 3 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Find Older Adults Rarely Discuss Cannabis Use With Clinicians Most older adults report that they don't receive drug screenings, according to a Rutgers Health study By Nicole Swenarton Fewer than one in five adults older than 65 report discussing their cannabis use with clinicians, according to Rutgers Health researchers. Their study, published in the American Journal of Preventiv more PR

Rutgers: Why Ask for An HIV Test? To Start the Conversation - and End an Epidemic (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 4 -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on June 3, 2026, involving Jamie Steiger, executive director and Judith Collins, marketing manager of the Rutgers School of Nursing Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Center: * * * Why Ask for An HIV Test? To Start the Conversation - and End an Epidemic Experts with the Rutgers School of Nursing discuss how a community awareness campaign can help people in New Jersey - The only way to know your HIV status is to get tested more PR

SPJ honors Brown, Givhan, Robinson and Vitale as 2026 Fellows (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 3 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ honors Brown, Givhan, Robinson and Vitale as 2026 Fellows * Media Contact: SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists has named Julie K. Brown, Robin Givhan, Walter V. Robinson and Dick Vitale as 2026 Fellows of the Society, the highest professional honor awarded by the organization. "This year's Fellows of the Society  more PR

Susquehanna University: Board of Trustees Welcomes Leaders in Ministry, Investment, Finance (10)
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Board of Trustees welcomes leaders in ministry, investment, finance Three alumni and a student representative joined the board immediately after its meeting in May. - Susquehanna University has announced the election of three new members to its Board of Trustees. The newest trustees -- all Susquehanna alumni -- were elected to four-year terms beginning May 10. A student representative also joins the more PR

The ASAM Weekly for June 2, 2026 (10)
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, June 3 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for June 2, 2026 * ASAM Weekly -June 2 Using Human-in-the-Loop AI to Understand Stigma During the Deployment of Addiction Evidence-Based Practices in the HEALing Communities Study By Nabila El-Bassel, PhD, James David, MS, Eric Aragundi, MS, Tim Hunt, PhD, MSW, Louisa Gilbert, PhD, Dawn Goddard-Eckrich, EdD, Elwin Wu, PhD, Dan Feaster more PR

The Atlantic Announces Editorial Fellowship Class for 2026-27 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Atlantic Media, a print and online media company, issued the following news release: * * * The Atlantic Announces Editorial Fellowship Class for 2026-27 * The Atlantic is announcing six early-career journalists who have been selected for a yearlong editorial fellowship program: Laney Crawley, Catherine Goodman, Nora Lowe, Jack Rodriquez-Vars, Jacob Smollen, and Katherine Weyback. This is The Atlantic 's first class of fellows since 2020; the six joi more PR

The Case Against Tom Kean Jr. (10)
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Tom Kean Jr. * "Self-serving career politician Tom Kean Jr. has completely betrayed New Jersey by putting himself, Donald Trump, and his D.C. party bosses ahead of his own community. Kean Jr. promised one thing on the campaign trail to get elected, but has instead come to embody the very same Washington corruption that he once swore he'd fight against. New Jersey de more PR

U.S. Conference of Mayors and National Endowment for the Arts to Showcase Freedom 250 City Art Posters (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news: * * * U.S. Conference of Mayors and National Endowment for the Arts to Showcase Freedom 250 City Art Posters * Long Beach, California - This week, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will unveil a collection of new artwork from the Freedom 250 City Art Poster Project at USCM's 94th Annual Meeting in Long Beach, California.  more PR

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Chairs Senate Subcommittee on Homeland Security Appropriations Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Chairs Senate Subcommittee on Homeland Security Appropriations Hearing * Reviews President's FY27 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security Appropriations, yesterday led a hearing reviewing the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request for the Department of more PR