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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for 2026-08-18 ( 50 items )  
20 State Attorneys General Urge CMS To Revise Medicaid Work Requirement Rule Over Narrow Medical Frailty Definition And Coverage Loss Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ROB BONTA ATTORNEY GENERAL ANDREA JOY CAMPBELL ATTORNEY GENERAL JENNIFER DAVENPORT ATTORNEY GENERAL July 31, 2026 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary United States Departm more ST

Ahead of Opening Statements, Attorney General Bonta Lays Out Case Against Meta over Its Role in Fueling Mental Health Crisis in a Generation of Children (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Opening Statements, Attorney General Bonta Lays Out Case Against Meta over Its Role in Fueling Mental Health Crisis in a Generation of Children * Meta designed a dangerous product for young users, knew it to be dangerous, and lied about how dangerous it was The attorneys general of California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey are litigating this trial OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the  more PR

Alzheimer's Pathobiome Initiative Urges National Plan to Prioritize Infectious and Immune Mechanisms in Alzheimer's Disease Research and Precision Medicine (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Response to Request for Information Comprehensive Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease Docket: HHS-ASPE-2026-0298 Submitting Organizations: Alzheimer's Pathobiome Initiative Consortium (AlzPI) Pathobiome Research Center and The Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Submitted by: Nikki M. Schultek, Execut more ST

American Academy of Pediatrics Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Children and Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. AAP Headquarters 345 Park Blvd Itasca, IL 60143 Phone: 630/626-6000 Fax: 847/434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org www.aap.org Reply to AAP Washington Office 601 13th St NW, Suite 400N Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202/347-8600 E-mail: kids1st@aap.org Executive Committee President Andrew D. Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP President-Elect Terri D. McFadden, MD, MPH, FAAP Immediate Past Pre more ST

Aramark Student Nutrition Expands Partnerships Across the Country to Enhance K-12 Student Dining Experiences (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Student Nutrition Expands Partnerships Across the Country to Enhance K-12 Student Dining Experiences From chef-inspired menus and local sourcing initiatives to student advisory councils and nutrition education programs, Aramark Student Nutrition is partnering with over a dozen new school districts nationwide to create dining experiences that help students thrive. more PR

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Mayes today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general prepare to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of t more PR

Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begin presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In the lawsuit filed October 2023, 29 states including  more PR

CAIR-NJ Welcomes Release of Iemad Saifo From ICE Detention (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * CAIR-NJ Welcomes Release of Iemad Saifo from ICE Detention The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the release of Iemad Saifo from ICE detention at Delaney Hall. Saifo is a beloved small business owner and father in Collingswood, NJ. SEE: N.J. restaurant owner released from Delaney Hall following ICE more PR

College of New Jersey Professor Warns Proposed Federal Grant Rules Could Undermine US Scientific Leadership and Innovation (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 11, 2026 Re: Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 - Comments on Proposed Rule, "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance" To the US Office of Management and Budget: I am a Professor of Mathematics at The College of New Jersey, a small public comprehensive college of approximately 8000 students. I have taught mathematics for three decades and served for nine years as a de more ST

CVSA Urges FMCSA to Deny Huntsman Transport Exemptions on Vehicle Markings and Hours of Service Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 13, 2026 Dockets Operations U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE W58-213, West Building Washington, DC 20590-0001 RE: Docket No. FMCSA-2024-0317 Hours of Service: Colorado Huntsman Transport, Inc. d/b/a Huntsman Transport; Application for Exemptions The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) respectfully submits the follow more ST

Drew University Announces Ashley Smeltzer-Kraft as New Director of Athletics (10)
MADISON, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Drew University posted the following news: * * * Drew University Announces Ashley Smeltzer-Kraft as New Director of Athletics * #Smeltzer-Kraft has spent the last 14 years at Shenandoah University August 2026 - Drew University has announced the hiring of Ashley Smeltzer-Kraft as its new Director of Athletics. Following an intensive national search, Smeltzer-Kraft will replace longtime Director of Athletics Christa Racine, who left Drew after 30 years earlier this summer to assume the same role at Haverford  more PR

Drew University Professors Ask "What Won't Go Into the Record?" (10)
MADISON, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Drew University posted the following news: * * * Drew University Professors Ask "What Won't Go Into the Record?" * #Fifty-five collaborators answered, and a Drew project was born August 2026 - A social worker sits with someone to talk about an incident. Afterward, the file holds what the format allows-a few lines or paragraphs, data centric and technically accurate. But ask the social worker what happened in the incident and what it felt like, and they will likely go beyond those lines. And for the better pa more PR

Environmental Health Sciences: OMB Proposed Federal Grants Regulation Faces Strong Opposition Over Procedural Failures and Substantive Harms (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Page 1 July 11, 2026 Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 RE: Comment on Proposed Revisions to 2 CFR Part 200, "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance" (91 Fed. Reg. 32198) Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 Submitted via regulations.gov To Whom It May Concern: Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) respectfully submits these com more ST

Extalvo Urges Clear Medicare Coverage Guidance for Combination Products and Software Under RAPID Pathway (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. EXTALVO, INC. 100 Park Avenue, PH1G . Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024 mario.guralnik@extalvo.com . www.extalvo.com August 14, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-3487-NC P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Re: File Code CMS-3487-NC - Medi more ST

FAA Urged to Set Higher Sonic Boom Thresholds to Boost Supersonic Flight Innovation (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Supersonic Flight NPRM Comments Page 1 of 5 16 August 2026 Docket Operations, M-30 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Room W12-140 West Building Ground Floor Washington, DC 20590-0001 Re: Enabling Supersonic Overhead Flight NPRM Docket Number FAA-2026-6935 This letter provides comments on Federal Aviation Administration more ST

GAO Denies Hudson Technologies Protest Against DLA Award to RGAS (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest by Hudson Technologies Co., Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, challenging the award of a contract to RGAS LLC, Houston, Texas, for hydrofluorocarbon gases. The Defense Logistics Agency issued the solicitation for fixed-price contracts covering 11 types of hydrofluorocarbon gases. Hudson argued that the agency unreasonably relied on RGAS's certification that it would provide domestic end products and improperly evaluated RGAS's past performance. GAO issued its decision J more ST

GAO Denies Sea Box Protest Over DLA Shipping Container Set-Aside (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest by Sea Box Inc., a small business in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, challenging the terms of a Defense Logistics Agency solicitation for various types of shipping containers. Sea Box protested the agency's decision to issue two contract line item numbers (CLINs) on an unrestricted basis, arguing that DLA's market research was outdated and that its methodology for determining which CLINs should be set aside for small businesses was unreasonable. The solicitation, issued more ST

Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026 (10)
LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Georgian Court University posted the following news: * * * Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026 * Enrollment gains include strong transfer numbers and continued demand for nursing programs. Georgian Court University will welcome a growing class of new students when fall classes begin Tuesday, September 8, with freshman and transfer enrollment both increasing for the 2026-27 academic year. The university expects to enroll approximately 2,000 students overall, with  more PR

Greater New York Hospital Association Urges CMS to Rethink Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Over Medical Frailty and Access Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July Thirty-One 2 0 2 6 Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary Department of Health and Human Services Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Interim Final Rule File Code CMS-2454-IFC Dear Secretary Kennedy: On behalf of the more than 200 hospitals and health systems across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island that make  more ST

Groundwork Collaborative President Owens Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism released the following written testimony by Groundwork Collaborative President and CEO Lindsay Owens from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Your Data, Their Profit: The Consumer Cost of AI Surveillance Pricing": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Durbin, and Members of the Subcommittee, Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today on this important topic. My name is Dr. Lindsay Owens. I am the President and CEO of the Groundwork Collaborat more PR

HealthyWomen Urges Gender-Responsive Updates to National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PO Box 190 Oakhurst, New Jersey 07755 healthywomen.org August 15, 2026 Cynthia Goss Deputy Assistant Secretary Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Re: The National Plan to Adress Alzheimer's, HHS-ASPE-2026-0298 Submitted via regulations.gov Dear Ms. Goss: On behalf of HealthyWom more ST

High Schoolers Discover Healthcare Futures at Seton Hall (10)
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * High Schoolers Discover Healthcare Futures at Seton Hall * For students interested in healthcare, choosing a future career can be both exciting and overwhelming. While many know they want to help others, they often have limited opportunities to experience the full range of healthcare professions before applying to college. Seton Hall University's Pre-Health Introduction to Health Sciences Summer Immersion Program was designed to change that. Now in  more PR

ICYMI: Kim, Dingell Introduce Bill to Include Long-Term Care as Part of Medicare (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Kim, Dingell Introduce Bill to Include Long-Term Care as Part of Medicare * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced bicameral legislation to establish long-term care services benefits as part of the Medicare program. The Medicare At Home Act would help older adults and people with disabilities remain safely in their homes and communities by expanding home care coverage under Medicare  more PR

Indiana State Senator Praises CMS Medicaid Community Engagement Rule and Urges Strict Medical Frailty Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. State of Indiana Senate Senator Chris Garten Indiana State Senate 200 West Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204-2785 s45@iga.in.gov Committees: Appropriations, RM Tax and Fiscal Policy Rules and Legislative Procedure, RM State Budget Committee July 28, 2026 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Submitted electronicall more ST

ITC Opens Investigation Into Samsung Smartphones, Tablets (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission instituted an investigation into Samsung smartphones and tablets following a complaint by Maxell, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, alleging patent infringement involving imported mobile electronic devices. Maxell filed its original complaint July 10, 2026, and an amended complaint July 24, alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The complaint identifies six U.S. patents and asks the Commission to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. The investig more PR

K&L Gates Advises Terramont Infrastructure Partners on Acquisition of Hainesport Transportation Group (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises Terramont Infrastructure Partners on Acquisition of Hainesport Transportation Group Global law firm K&L Gates LLP advised Terramont Infrastructure Partners, a North American middle-market infrastructure investment firm, on its acquisition of a majority interest in Hainesport Transportation Group (HTG), a vertically integrated provider of waste collection, transfer, processing, and disposal services with strategic waste-by-ra more PR

Kean Secures $850K for Mine Hill Township Transite Water Main Replacement (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Secures $850K for Mine Hill Township Transite Water Main Replacement * (August 17, 2026) MINE HILL, NJ - Last week, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) visited Mine Hill Township to view the site for the water main replacement project. Congressman Kean secured $850,000 in a key House Appropriations bill for Mine Hill Township through the Community Project Funding process, which will be used to replace 5,307 linear feet of transite water ma more PR

League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information. The Trump administration has sued 30 states and Washington, D.C., for unredacted v more PR

Life & Liberty: Marie Rader Series announces Full 26|27 Season featuring Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning Performers (10)
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Life & Liberty: Marie Rader Series announces Full 26|27 Season featuring Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning Performers * The Marie Rader Series' 2026-27 "Life & Liberty" season invites audiences to reflect on America's 250th anniversary with an emphasis on singular, award-winning African American musicians, choreographers and storytellers. The Series' 19th season, which kicked off in July with a performance from the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players more PR

LULAC Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Prevent Coverage Loss Among Latino and Vulnerable Populations (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. League of United Latin American Citizens 1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-6130 FAX (202) 833-6135 www.LULAC.org NATIONAL PRESIDENT ROMAN PALOMARES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JUAN PROANO NATIONAL OFFICERS Domingo Garcia Immediate Past President Maggie Rivera Treasurer Aiden Roach Youth President Ana Valenzuela VP for Elderly Elida  more ST

Mark Andy Print Products Named North American Distributor for Sun Chemical Narrow Web Inks, Coatings, and Adhesives (10)
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Aug. 18 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news: * * * Mark Andy Print Products named North American distributor for Sun Chemical narrow web inks, coatings, and adhesives Strategic agreement combines Mark Andy's pressroom expertise and narrow web market reach with Sun Chemical's global leadership in ink formulation, adhesive technology, color management, regulatory support, and packaging R&D - Mark Andy, a leading global provider of printing and label solutions, has entered into a strategic more PR

N.J. A.G. Davenport Presses Case Against Meta as Historic Trial Begins (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Presses Case Against Meta as Historic Trial Begins Joined by CA, CO, and KY, AG Davenport Alleges Meta Fueled Mental Health Crisis in a Generation of Children - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today issued the following statement ahead of the start of opening arguments in a landmark trial brought by a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general against Meta Platforms, Inc.  more PR

N.J. A.G. Davenport, Division of Consumer Affairs Announce Proposed Rules to Expand and Strengthen Boards' Ability to Fully Investigate Misconduct by Licensed Professionals (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * AG Davenport, Division of Consumer Affairs Announce Proposed Rules to Expand and Strengthen Boards' Ability to Fully Investigate Misconduct by Licensed Professionals New Rules Would Prohibit Licensees from Using Confidentiality or Non-Disparagement Agreements to Silence Victims and Witnesses in Misconduct Investigations - Advancing efforts to protect New Jersey residents from sexual abuse and other miscon more PR

New Jersey Citizen Action Opposes New Medicaid Community Engagement Rules Citing Increased Coverage Losses and Implementation Burdens (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Laura Waddell Health Care Program Director New Jersey Citizen Action Laura@NJCitizenAction.org July 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MC 21244-1850 Attention: CMS-2454-IFC Submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov/docket/CMS-2026-2047. RE: more ST

New Jersey Environmental Protection Dept. Challenges EPA Approval of New York Air Quality Plan Over Emission Calculations and Cost Analysis (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Ed Potosnak Acting Commissioner Paul Baldauf Assistant Commissioner Mikie Sherrill Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell Lt. Governor DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY & RADIATION PROTECTION 401 East State Street P.O. Box 420, Mail Code 401-02 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420 Tel. (609) 984-1484 www.nj.gov/dep New Jersey is an Equal Oppo more ST

New Jersey Health Officials Warn Proposed Federal Grant Rules Threaten Local Public Health Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AND CITY HEALTH OFFICIALS PO BOX 6987, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728 WWWNJACCHO.ORG PROTECTING NEW JERSEY'S HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT SINCE 1911 July 9, 2026 Russell Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 RE: Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; Public Comments in Response to Regulation for Federal Financial Assist more ST

Rep. Steil, 3 Co-Signers Issue Letter to IDEMIA Public Security North America CEO Cole (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, with three co-signers issued the following letter to IDEMIA Public Security North America CEO Matt Cole: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 11, 2026 Mr. Matt Cole CEO IDEMIA Public Security North America 11951 Freedom Drive, Suite 1800 Reston, VA 20190 Dear Mr. Cole: The Committee on House Administration and the Committee on the Judiciary are charged with upholding American civil liberties and defending the integrity of American elections.1 On July 21, 2026, N more PR

Reuters Spoke to Republicans in NJ-07. "More Than Half of Those Interviewed Said They Were Either Undecided or Leaning Toward Bennett." (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Reuters Spoke to Republicans in NJ-07. "More Than Half of Those Interviewed Said They Were Either Undecided or Leaning Toward Bennett." * Vulnerable Republican Tom Kean Jr. is hemorrhaging support from his own base. Reuters spoke to 17 Republican and independent voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District and found that "more than half of those interviewed said they were either undecided or leaning toward Bennett." It's  more PR

Rowan expands MBA options with new 30-credit pathway (10)
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan expands MBA options with new 30-credit pathway * Beginning in fall 2026, William G. Rohrer College of Business (RCB) will offer a new 30-credit Master of Business Administration pathway alongside its established 36-credit MBA program, providing students with greater flexibility in how they pursue advanced business education. The new option was created to meet growing demand for MBA programs that can be completed more efficiently while maintaining the  more PR

Rutgers: Even AI Knows Its Limits - Why Poison Centers Still Matter (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Even AI Knows Its Limits: Why Poison Centers Still Matter When a pregnant woman accidentally took the wrong medicine, the platform recommended contacting Poison Control By Alicia Gambino When a 32-year-old pregnant woman accidentally took her husband's antidepressant medicine, she did what millions of Americans are increasingly doing for health information: She turned to artificial intelligence (AI) for answers. Concerned about the potential effects  more PR

S.D. A.G. Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will begin presenting its case Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against Meta. The coalition alleges the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of the platforms by children and t more PR

SangKyeun Kim Awarded Early Career Scientist Prize for Plasma Physics (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news: * * * SangKyeun Kim awarded early career scientist prize for plasma physics SangKyeun Kim, a staff research physicist at the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), received the 2026 Early Career Scientist Prize for the Commission on Plasma Physics from the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP). The award comes with a monetary prize, a medal and a certificate. IUPAP recognized more PR

Sen. Warren, Rep. Norcross Issue Letter to Defense Secretary Hegseth (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, and Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 12, 2026 The Honorable Pete Hegseth Secretary of Defense U.S. Department of Defense 1000 Defense Pentagon Washington, D.C. 20301-1000 Dear Secretary Hegseth, We write regarding our ongoing concerns about your costly and reckless decision to purge the office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT& more PR

Seton Hall Professor Earns Interprofessional Grant (10)
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Professor Earns Interprofessional Grant * Leslie A. Rippon, Ph.D., ATC, associate professor in the Department of Athletic Training at Seton Hall University's School of Health and Medical Sciences (SHMS), has been awarded a $26,000 research grant from the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP). Rippon is one of two recipients nationwide selected for ASAHP's 2026 Interprofessional Collaboration Research Grants, which to more PR

Smith, Author of TICK Act, Thanks Sec. Kennedy, Pres. Trump for Spearheading New Lyme Disease Initiatives at HHS (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Smith, author of TICK Act, thanks Sec. Kennedy, Pres. Trump for spearheading new Lyme disease initiatives at HHS HHS launches new Lyme Clinician Locator - Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), the founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Caucus, applauded Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s announcement today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a variety of new initiatives to im more PR

South Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship (10)
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * South Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship * DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Noah Omura of Columbia, South Carolina, as the recipient of the 2026 DAV Scholarships' top prize of $30,000. Omura was recognized Aug. 1 during the 2026 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Orlando, Florida. The DAV Scholarships honor 15 students each year for their volunteer support of veterans  more PR

United Food & Commercial Workers International Union Policy Counsel Caron Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism released the following testimony by Hillary Caron, policy counsel at the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Your Data, Their Profit: The Consumer Cost of AI Surveillance Pricing": * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Durbin, and members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) is the lar more PR

Va. A.G. Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Children (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use more PR

William Paterson University Celebrates Inaugural 'Paterson Promise' Scholarship Recipients at New Jersey Community Development Corporation Event (10)
WAYNE, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- William Paterson University posted the following news: * * * William Paterson University Celebrates Inaugural 'Paterson Promise' Scholarship Recipients at New Jersey Community Development Corporation Event * William Paterson representatives and NJCDC CEO Bob Guarasci (right) celebrate high school scholars selected for the University's Paterson Promise program. From the University are, from left: Stephanie Rodriguez, admissions counselor; Stephen Quinn, associate vice president for admissions; Lori Ciccomascolo, more PR

William Paterson University's Cannabis Research Institute Joins Association of Cannabis Research Centers (10)
WAYNE, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- William Paterson University posted the following news: * * * William Paterson University's Cannabis Research Institute Joins Association of Cannabis Research Centers * The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) at William Paterson University has joined the Association of Cannabis Research Centers (ACRC), a network of more than 30 colleges, universities and research organizations across North America dedicated to advancing cannabis research and education. "Membership in the ACRC creates new opportunities for William more PR