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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for 2026-06-05 ( 58 items )  
A Better Balance: Paid Medical Leave Reform Passes in New York Senate! (10)
NEW YORK, June 5 -- A Better Balance, a legal advocacy organization, issued the following statement on June 4, 2026: * * * Paid Medical Leave Reform Passes in New York Senate! Today, the New York State Senate passed S.172 - a critical step toward fixing New York's broken paid medical leave system by providing working New Yorkers with economic stability and job security when facing a serious health condition. The following is a statement from Jesse Workman, A Better Balance senior staff attor more PR

A.G. Davenport: N.J. Bureau of Securities Sues Former Princeton Resident Who Allegedly Defrauded Investors Out of $2.5 Million and Misused Investor Funds (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * NJ Bureau of Securities Sues Former Princeton Resident Who Allegedly Defrauded Investors Out of $2.5 Million and Misused Investor Funds Xiao "Mark" Hu Also Facing Criminal Charges in Connection with Alleged Investment Scheme - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that the New Jersey Bureau of Securities (Bureau) within the Division of Consumer more PR

AFP: If You Drive, Use Electricity, or Buy Groceries, New Jersey's Superfund Bill is Coming for Your Money (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP: If You Drive, Use Electricity, or Buy Groceries, New Jersey's Superfund Bill is Coming for Your Money * Trenton, NJ -Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today testified before the Assembly Committee on Climate and released the following statement calling out A. 3735, the so-called 'Climate Superfund Act,' for what it really is: a $50 billion retroactive liability scheme t more PR

Airbnb reveals how US Latinos plan to experience FIFA World Cup 2026 (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Airbnb reveals how US Latinos plan to experience FIFA World Cup 2026 * The FIFA World Cup 2026 strongly mobilizes the Latino community in the United States, making them one of the most relevant traveling audiences for the host cities. A national report conducted by Blue Point Analytix for Airbnb in April 2026 reveals that interest in the tournament will translate in more PR

American Action Forum Issues Commentary: Virginia Rejoining RGGI - Navigating the Electricity Market and the AI Data Center Boom (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on June 4, 2026, by Energy and Environmental Policy Director Shuting Pomerleau: * * * Virginia Rejoining RGGI: Navigating the Electricity Market and the AI Data Center Boom Executive Summary * In July 2026, Virginia is set to rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), which sets a total carbon dioxide emissions cap for the electricity market; the change was made in a rushed manner, exacerbating a host  more PR

Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip" (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip" In response to Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-NH)'s questions this morning, Secretary Scott Bessent called inflation under President Trump a "short-term blip." Bessent also vastly underestimated increased gas, and ov more PR

Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Turlock, CA (10)
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, June 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Turlock, CA * Author Meagan Brandy to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 9AM on Wednesday, June 10 th, 2026 Turlock, CA - June 3 rd, 2026 - Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the opening of its new Turlock, CA bookstore on Wednesday, June 10 th. more PR

BASF introduces new InVigor Gold canola seed variety for the 2027 season (10)
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, June 4 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF introduces new InVigor Gold canola seed variety for the 2027 season * RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, June 4, 2026 - BASF introduces InVigor (r) Gold L322, the first hybrid released in BASF's breakthrough innovation in canola seed. Designed to unlock the full genetic potential of canola quality Brassica juncea and expand U.S. canola acreage, InVigor Gold L322 will first b more PR

Blackburn Flames Democrats for Trying to Abolish ICE (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Flames Democrats for Trying to Abolish ICE * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor, where she excoriated the Democrats for their long record of trying to abolish ICE and defund law enforcement. EXCERPTS OF REMARKS Democrats Do Not Believe in Enforcing the Laws on the Books "A core responsibility of any representative more PR

Blood Cancer Treatment Allows Hard-to-Match Kidney Failure Patients to Receive a Compatible Kidney Transplant (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Blood Cancer Treatment Allows Hard-to-Match Kidney Failure Patients to Receive a Compatible Kidney Transplant * A pioneering clinical trial has successfully enabled three patients with end-stage kidney disease to receive previously improbable kidney transplants. These individuals were considered among the most difficult in t more PR

Booker Leads Bipartisan Amicus Brief Challenging Trump's $1.7 Billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" as an Unconstitutional End-Run Around Congress (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Leads Bipartisan Amicus Brief Challenging Trump's $1.7 Billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" as an Unconstitutional End-Run Around Congress * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) submitted a bipartisan amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia opposing the Trump Administration's creation of the so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund, a $1.7 billion pool more PR

Booker Urges CMS to Reinstate Nursing Home Ownership Transparency Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Urges CMS to Reinstate Nursing Home Ownership Transparency Requirements * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is pressing Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz to immediately reinstate a key transparency deadline requiring Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) to report detailed information about their ownership, management, and related-party finan more PR

Chambers USA 2026 Ranks 142 Arnold & Porter Lawyers, 75 Practices (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Chambers USA 2026 Ranks 142 Arnold & Porter Lawyers, 75 Practices The 2026 edition of Chambers USA named Arnold & Porter a "Leading Firm" in 75 practice areas across the nation and recognized 142 lawyers as "Leading Individuals." Chambers noted Arnold & Porter's experience representing "clients on large, high-stakes and complex deals, litigation and investigatory matters," and highlighted the firm's "consid more PR

Chambers USA 2026 recognizes Reed Smith with 78 practice rankings and 174 lawyer recognitions (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Chambers USA 2026 recognizes Reed Smith with 78 practice rankings and 174 lawyer recognitions * Global law firm Reed Smith has again earned strong recognition in the Chambers USA directory, with 78 ranked practice categories and 174 lawyer recognitions across the United States in the 2026 guide. The results reinforce the firm's continued strength in complex, high-valu more PR

Chambers USA Ranks 101 Baker Donelson Attorneys in 2026 Edition (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 4 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Chambers USA Ranks 101 Baker Donelson Attorneys in 2026 Edition The recently released 2026 edition of Chambers USA, a highly regarded directory of America's leading lawyers for business, ranked 101 attorneys from Baker Donelson as leading practitioners in their respective fields. Additionally, the Firm received national rankings for Construction, Healthcare, Gaming & Licensing, and Transportatio more PR

Congresswoman Pou Opposes Direct US Military Involvement in Lebanon (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou Opposes Direct US Military Involvement in Lebanon * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) tonight voted in favor of H. Con. Res. 84, a congressional resolution expressing opposition to American military involvement in Lebanon. "I have voted four times to invoke the War Powers Resolution and end America's conflict with Iran because the President never received author more PR

Congresswoman Pou Proudly Votes for Ukraine Support Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou Proudly Votes for Ukraine Support Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) tonight voted in favor of H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act, which would provide fresh funding to Ukraine in its fight for survival and help impose long-sought sanctions on Russia for its cruel and illegal war. "I voted proudly tonight to send vital aid to Ukraine and provide new tools to more PR

Consumer Reports Statement on the Signing of Connecticut's Surveillance Pricing Bill Into Law (10)
YONKERS, New York, June 5 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports statement on the signing of Connecticut's surveillance pricing bill into law Hartford, CT - Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed HB 5563 into law today, making Connecticut the second state in the nation to enact legislation aimed at curbing personalized pricing. Personalized pricing, also known as surveillance pricing, occurs when companies use consumers' personal data, su more PR

DOT NHTSA Finalizes Removal of Obsolete Provisions From Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container 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. 304, Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container Integrity, by removing outdated regulatory language from the federal vehicle safety code. The rule will take effect on July 6, 2026, and petitions for reconsideration must be received by July 20, 2026. The action follows a notice of proposed rulemaking published on  more PR

DOT NHTSA Removes Obsolete Door Lock Requirement From Federal Vehicle 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 outdated provision from the federal safety standard governing vehicle door locks and door retention systems, saying the requirement is redundant and no longer needed within current regulations. The change takes effect on July 6, 2026, and petitions for reconsideration must be submitted by July 20, 2026. The agency said the provision being removed more PR

DOT NHTSA Removes Obsolete Provisions from Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle 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. 303, Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles, by removing outdated regulatory language that no longer applies to vehicles currently being manufactured. The rule becomes effective on July 6, 2026, and petitions for reconsideration must be submitted by July 20, 2026. The action follows a notic more PR

Duane Morris Attorneys and Practices Recognized in 2026 Chambers Guides (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Attorneys and Practices Recognized in 2026 Chambers Guides Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that it has been ranked in three Chambers and Partners regional guides of "leading lawyers for business" for 2026: Chambers USA, Chambers Global and Chambers Asia-Pacific. Chambers USA Practice Areas Honored Nationwide Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded Cannabis Cons more PR

Ember Ignites Delaware North's Next Chapter in Digital Gaming With New Jersey Launch (10)
BUFFALO, New York, June 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North issued the following news release: * * * Ember Ignites Delaware North's Next Chapter in Digital Gaming With New Jersey Launch Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company with a portfolio of casinos and other gaming venues, today announced the launch of Ember Casino in New Jersey, marking the first phase of a broader rebrand of the company's gaming business under a unified brand identity. The New Jersey debu more PR

Enduring Partners 2026 Enhances US-Thai Collaborative Readiness (10)
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii, June 3 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: * * * Enduring Partners 2026 Enhances US-Thai Collaborative Readiness CAMP MURRAY, Wash. - Military leaders from the United States and Thailand officially launched the fourth annual Enduring Partners exchange June 1. The exchange, which runs June 1-12, represents a comprehensive synchronization of the Washington Air National Guard and the Royal Thai Air Force, or RTAF, across a greater  more PR

EPA Marks 500 Days of Trump Administration with Another 100 Top Environmental Actions (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Marks 500 Days of Trump Administration with Another 100 Top Environmental Actions * Administrator Zeldin Highlights Another Tranche of Environmental Victories as EPA Continues Powering the Great American Comeback WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced 100 additional pro-environmental actions completed since the Trump EPA's one-yea more PR

Equal Work Deserves Equal Pay: NWLC Wins Settlement in Zoetis Pay Bias Case (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Equal Work Deserves Equal Pay: NWLC Wins Settlement in Zoetis Pay Bias Case Today, the National Women's Law Center (NWLC), along with co-counsel Kakalec Law PLLC and Harrison, Harrison & Associates, announced it reached a settlement agreement with Zoetis, Inc., one of the world's largest animal health companies, on behalf of a veterinary pathologist who was significantly underp more PR

Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, earned top rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The firm is now ranked in 27 practice areas and has 76 individual lawyer rankings, reflecting continued growth in recognition from last year. The firm improved its rank to Band 1 in Labor and Em more PR

Gov. Hochul Must Sign One-Year AI/Crypto Data Center Moratorium Passed by Legislature (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Gov. Hochul Must Sign One-Year AI/Crypto Data Center Moratorium Passed by Legislature "Hochul has an opportunity to demonstrate concern for affordability and listen to public opinion rather than corporate lobbyists." - Today the New York state legislature will almost certainly pass legislation to enact a one-year moratorium on the construction of new hyperscale data centers. If signed by  more PR

Governor Sherrill Announces 300,000 New REAL IDs Issued in First Four Months in Office, Other Common-Sense MVC Reforms (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 4 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Announces 300,000 New REAL IDs Issued in First Four Months in Office, Other Common-Sense MVC Reforms * TRENTON - Governor Sherrill today visited the Trenton Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to highlight new initiatives that are making it easier, faster, and more convenient for New Jerseyans to access services. In only four months, the number of New Jersey residents holdi more PR

Graduating Students Inducted into Honor Societies (10)
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, June 4 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Graduating Students Inducted into Honor Societies * Galloway, N.J. -Toward the end of the 2025-26 academic year, graduating students were honored for their achievements in academic programs and student organizations, as well as inducted into honor societies, before Commencement ceremonies in the Sports Center and Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. Below is a collection of some of those ceremonies and recognitions: more PR

House Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Pallone Issues Remarks at Hearing on SECURE Data Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on June 3, 2026, at a Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade hearing on the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act: * * * When it comes to data privacy, it is clear what Americans need. They need a national privacy law that puts the focus on companies to collect and use data responsibly. T more PR

Husch Blackwell Achieves Significant Growth in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 5 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Achieves Significant Growth in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Chambers USA recognized Husch Blackwell with 147 attorney rankings in the 2026 guide released today, an increase of 22 individual rankings from 2025. In addition, 25 lawyers, who did not appear in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA, earned rankings. Chambers also ranked Husch Blackwell in 59 departments--a year-over-y more PR

Inter/Sections Season Continues with Episode on Pluralism (10)
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 3 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Inter/Sections Season Continues with Episode on Pluralism * The Institute for Communication and Religion 's feature podcast, Inter/Sections, continues its current season with a new episode, "Exploring Pluralism in Catholic Thought between the Theological and Political." The episode is hosted by Axel Takacs, Th.D., assistant professor of comparative theology and interreligious studies and editor-in-chie more PR

ITC Opens Investigation Into Energy Drink Trademark Complaint (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into allegations that imported energy drinks and related labeling and packaging infringe trademarks owned by Monster Energy Corp., Corona, California. The investigation, launched on June 1, 2026, stems from a complaint filed on April 17, 2026, and supplemented on May 21, 2026, by Monster Energy Co. The complaint alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 involving the importation, s more PR

K&L Gates Receives Nearly 235 Firm, Individual Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Receives Nearly 235 Firm, Individual Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide Chambers and Partners has ranked K&L Gates LLP and its lawyers across the United States as leaders in their respective practice areas in the 2026 edition of its Chambers USA guide. This includes nearly 75 practice rankings for the firm, including 19 nationwide, and 160 lawyer recognitions. Published annually, th more PR

N.J. A.G. Davenport: Essex County Prosecutor's Office Sergeant Allegedly Steals Injured Journalist's Camera Bag and Equipment During Delaney Hall Protest, Charged With Theft (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Essex County Prosecutor's Office Sergeant Allegedly Steals Injured Journalist's Camera Bag and Equipment During Delaney Hall Protest, Charged with Theft Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced the filing of a criminal charge against an Essex County Prosecutor's Office sergeant, stemming f more PR

N.J. State Board of Education: Eleven Students Recognized for Community Service, Heroism, and Academic Achievement (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 5 -- The New Jersey State Board of Education issued the following news release: * * * Eleven New Jersey Students Recognized for Community Service, Heroism, and Academic Achievement The State Board of Education (State Board) and Dr. Lily Laux, Commissioner of Education, on Wednesday recognized 11 outstanding New Jersey students for their school and community service, heroic efforts and academic achievements. State Board President Kathy Goldenberg, State Board members more PR

NBCUniversal News Group Celebrates America's 250th with 6 Hours of Exclusive Sail4th 250 Coverage from New York Harbor this 4th of July (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBCUniversal News Group Celebrates America's 250th with 6 Hours of Exclusive Sail4th 250 Coverage from New York Harbor this 4th of July 'America's 250' special from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET to present largest maritime and aerial gathering in U.S. history live on NBC, Telemundo, NBC News NOW and Peacock; 'TODAY's' Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin to lead English-language coverage, Telem more PR

NEW POLL: Navy Helicopter Pilot Rebecca Bennett Opens Up 4-Point Lead Over Absent Congressman Tom Kean Jr. (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLL: Navy Helicopter Pilot Rebecca Bennett Opens Up 4-Point Lead Over Absent Congressman Tom Kean Jr. * Republicans are publicly and privately panicking about losing NJ-07 amid Kean Jr.'s months-long absence Breaking: Former navy helicopter pilot and mom of two Rebecca Bennett enters the general election ahead of career politician Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey's 7th Congression more PR

New York Senate Votes to Modernize Paid Medical Leave Benefits for Workers Facing Cancer and Serious Illness, ACS CAN Calls on Assembly to Deliver for Patients & Pass Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * New York Senate Votes to Modernize Paid Medical Leave Benefits for Workers Facing Cancer and Serious Illness, ACS CAN Calls on Assembly to Deliver for Patients & Pass Bill * The New York State Senate began its wrap up of the 2026 legislative session by advancing bipartisan legislation (Senate Bill 172b) that would improve New Yorkers' access to paid medical lea more PR

NHTSA Revises Fuel System Integrity Standard by Removing Obsolete Vehicle Requirements (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. 301, Fuel System Integrity, by removing provisions that applied only to vehicles manufactured in prior years. The rule takes effect on July 6, 2026, and petitions for reconsideration must be submitted by July 20, 2026. The agency's action follows a notice of proposed rulemaking published on May 30, 2025. NHT more PR

Pou Warns of World Cup Travel Bottlenecks Near MetLife Stadium (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pou Warns of World Cup Travel Bottlenecks Near MetLife Stadium * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), Vice Ranking Member of the House Aviation Subcommittee and Ranking Member of Congress's World Cup Security Task Force, is calling on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to prevent potential air travel bottlenecks near MetLife Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup by increasing cus more PR

Protecting Due Process: Governor Sherrill Launches Initiatives to Resist Unconstitutional Immigration Detention and Enforcement by the Trump Administration (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 4 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Protecting Due Process: Governor Sherrill Launches Initiatives to Resist Unconstitutional Immigration Detention and Enforcement by the Trump Administration * TRENTON - Governor Mikie Sherrill today announced two historic actions to help protect individuals from unconstitutional detention and defend their constitutional rights in the face of escalating immigration enforcement actions by  more PR

Rep. Pallone Blasts Republicans for Ignoring Skyrocketing Gas Prices, Pushing Bills That Worsen Pollution and Cost of Living Crisis Instead (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on June 3, 2026, at a Environment Subcommittee legislative hearing en titled "Rules of the Road: Examining Legislation to Modernize the Clean Air Act's Mobile Source Requirements": * * * I wish I could say we were coming back from the Memorial Day recess to address the high gas prices American families are facing this summer, but instead Re more PR

Rep. Pfluger Presses Democrats to Support Strengthening Penalties for Doxxing or Harrassing Federal Agents (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Presses Democrats to Support Strengthening Penalties for Doxxing or Harrassing Federal Agents * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, secured bipartisan commitment for legislation to strengthen federal penalties for doxxing, threatening, and intimidating federal law enfor more PR

Rep. Smith Highlights Improved VA Operations and Commitment to Veterans Under New VA Leadership (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Smith highlights improved VA operations and commitment to Veterans under new VA leadership Smith thanks President Trump, VA Sec. Doug Collins - Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), former Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, met with U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Doug Collins, where he thanked him for the Trump Administration's historic commitment to improving Vetera more PR

Rep. Smith Issues Opening Statement at Congressional-Executive Commission on China Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Opening statement of Co-Chairman Smith at CECC hearing The PRC's Threats to Americans: Transnational Repression & State-Level Responses The following are excerpts of Co-Chairman Chris Smith's (R-NJ) opening statement at the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC)'s June 4th hearing, entitled "The PRC's Threats to Americans: Transnational Repression & State-Level Responses more PR

Rep. Smith: Can Turkey Find Its Way Back to Freedom - Authoritarian Consolidation Versus the Defense of Turkish Democracy (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following statement on June 3, 2026: * * * Can Turkey Find Its Way Back to Freedom? Authoritarian Consolidation versus the Defense of Turkish Democracy Opening statement of Co-Chairman Smith at hearing on Turkey - The following are excerpts of Co-Chairman Chris Smith's (R-NJ) opening statement at the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission's June 3rd hearing, entitled "Can Turkey Find Its Way Back to Freedom? Authoritarian Consolid more PR

Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on House Passage of Resolution to End Trump's War with Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on House Passage of Resolution to End Trump's War with Iran * June 03, 2026 Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a War Powers resolution brought forward by Representative Gregory Meeks (NY-05) to reign in Trump's actions in Iran: The House just passed a War Powers reso more PR

Rutgers: As 988 Demand Rises, Rutgers Remains at the Center of New Jersey's Crisis Response (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 5 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * As 988 Demand Rises, Rutgers Remains at the Center of New Jersey's Crisis Response Getting to zero suicides in the state will require sustainable funding sources and a commitment to always put clients first, university officials said By Greg Bruno With one of the nation's lowest rates of suicide, New Jersey has long been a leader in providing crisis support and services to individuals and famil more PR

Sen. Kim meets with Rowan students to discuss New Jersey's future (10)
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, June 4 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Sen. Kim meets with Rowan students to discuss New Jersey's future * U.S. Sen. Andy Kim last week visited Rowan University for a wide-ranging student roundtable discussion focused on education, workforce development and the future of innovation in New Jersey. Students from across the University shared their experiences and concerns directly with the senator. "I'm grateful to hear from students at Rowan about  more PR

Sen. Markey, 15 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Senate Leaders of 4 Committees (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, with 15 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leaders of four committees: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 3, 2026 The Honorable Shelley Moore Capito Chairman Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse Ranking Member Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Ted Cruz Chairman Se more PR

Seventy-Five Years Later: Lucy, Desi and the Community (10)
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 4 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seventy-Five Years Later: Lucy, Desi and the Community * Luis and Sofia Perez know what it means to build a dream from the ground up; as Cuban exiles who arrived in the United States as children, they grew up in New Jersey carrying with them the values of hard work, resilience and community. Over the years, those values helped them build several successful small businesses throughout Union County, incl more PR

Sixty-Six Saul Ewing Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA's 2026 Rankings (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Sixty-Six Saul Ewing Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA's 2026 Rankings Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, today announced that 66 attorneys from the firm received the distinguished honor of being recognized for legal excellence and client service by Chambers USA 2026. Several of the firm's practice areas also earned high rankings. Chambers is one of the mos more PR

Squire Patton Boggs Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 (10)
TYSONS, Virginia, June 5 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 In the newly released 2026 edition of Chambers USA, Squire Patton Boggs has been recommended for its expertise across practices and locations. Clients praised the firm for its industry insight, responsiveness, and practical, forward-thinking advice, sharing the following feedback: * "What really stands out is their depth of industry knowledge - no more PR

Teacher confidence in AI grows, but call for more training to prepare students (10)
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 4 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * Teacher confidence in AI grows, but call for more training to prepare students * LONDON -June 4, 2026 - New research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, suggests that UK teachers' confidence in using AI and their belief in the positive impact of AI in education has risen significantly in the past two years. However, despite growing optimism and ad more PR

The Deport Alien Gang Members Act, HR 175, Passes Judiciary Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * The Deport Alien Gang Members Act, HR 175, Passes Judiciary Committee * Washington, D.C. - HR 175, the Deport Alien Gang Members Act, has passed the House Judiciary Committee. The legislation, authored by Congressman McClintock, next goes to the House floor. Congressman McClintock delivered remarks in support of the legislation during the Judiciary Committee hearing: Statement on HR 175 V more PR

Va. A.G. Jones Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections Federal data privacy law should not preempt Virginia's strong privacy laws - Attorney General Jay Jones 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 D more PR