WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement: * * * AFPI Responds to Court Proceedings in Meta Cases in N.J. and Calif. Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Joel Thayer, senior fellow for AI and Emerging Technology, regarding two Meta lawsuits: one in New Mexico, from early August, and one in California, which began this week. A New Mexico judge ruled in early August that Meta must make significant changes to its platform for New Mexico users and p more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * Success Stories of the 20% Small Business Deduction in the Working Families Tax Cuts 20% deduction in the Working Families Tax Cut is helping Main Street employers and employees - The Working Families Tax Cuts enacted by President Trump and House and Senate Republicans is helping small businesses create jobs, purchase new equipment, raise wages, and expand operations. In addition to permanent full business expensing, the tax cuts provided more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, with 34 co-signers issued the following letter to Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 4, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable Tom Cole House Committee on Appropriations U.S. Capitol Building, H-307 Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable Susan Collins Senate Co more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 18 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRIAL AGAINST META OVER ADDICTIVE FEATURES THAT HARM CHILDREN * Chicago - Attorney General Raoul today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begins 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 by children and teens, while falsely  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * CAIR-NJ Denounces Stockton University's Removal of Gaza, Myanmar Genocide Message from Website upon Donor Pressure The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today denounced Stockton University's decision to remove language from its website referring to the genocides in Gaza and Myanmar following donor pressure. On Au more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- The Center for American Women and Politics issued the following news release: * * * Women Advance in U.S. Senate Primaries Across Alaska, Florida, Wyoming Results for Women Candidates from CAWP - Primary elections were held yesterday in Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming. Full results for women candidates in federal and statewide executive races are available on this post on our Election Analysis page; there are multiple undecided races featuring women candidates, so this post will be updated once those cont more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Connecting the power of the stars to geometry: PPPL tests an innovative fusion system concept that could change the world In the world of fusion energy, scientists and engineers study the fourth state of matter known as plasma in an effort to design and build a new type of power plant. Relying on the heat produced by two small atoms smashing together, a network of such facilities would help create a novel source of stable more PR

YONKERS, New York, Aug. 20 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports statement on new personalized pricing proposal from the FTC Washington, DC - In response to the Federal Trade Commission's announcement today that it is seeking public comment on a proposed enforcement policy statement regarding personalized pricing, Grace Gedye, senior policy analyst at Consumer Reports issued the following statement. "It is encouraging to see the FTC tackle this bipartisan issue. Nobody should have to more PR

MADISON, New Jersey, Aug. 19 -- Drew University posted the following news: * * * Drew Theological School Student Earns Forum for Theological Exploration Doctoral Fellowship * #Damien Domenack reflects on the honor and his journey to Drew August 2026 - Drew Theological School doctoral candidate Damien Domenack has been announced as one of 15 recipients of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) doctoral fellowships. Enlarge "The FTE has accompanied my vocational development across several seasons, making this fellowship part of a muc more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 19 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * ETS and Passage Announce Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Global Talent Pathways ETS, a global education and talent solutions organization, and Passage, the AI infrastructure for human potential, today announced a strategic partnership designed to connect millions of students with life-changing opportunities and give institutions the intelligence to find them. By bringing together trusted TOEFL and GRE assessment ins more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 20 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FCA lawsuit distorts FFRF's efforts on student religious clubs The Freedom From Religion Foundation says a federal lawsuit distorts its endeavors to ensure that religious clubs in a New Jersey public school district remain student-led as per federal law. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, represented by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, filed suit Aug. 11 in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against the H more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 19 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Florida Law Firm Calls on All 50 States to Investigate Trillions in COVID Federal Aid to Hospitals, Drugmakers As COVID-19 cases overwhelmed hospitals in 2020, the federal government poured trillions of dollars into the nation's healthcare system to keep hospitals operating, expand treatment capacity and a more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises AvalonBay on Completion of $70 Billion Merger With Equity Residential to Create Vivmark Residential, One of the Country's Leading Real Estate Companies * Goodwin's Public M&A, REIT, and Real Estate teams advised AvalonBay Communities, Inc., on the completion of their merger of equals with Equity Residential to create Vivmark Residential. Vivmark Residential is expected to begin trading on the New York Stoc more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 19 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Helping bones heal: Researchers turn lab discovery into startup * A team of Rowan University and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University researchers is turning collaborative research into a startup focused on helping bones heal faster and more effectively. HydroPep Therapeutics is developing an injectable material designed to stimulate new bone growth and improve healing after fractures. The startup was co-founded by Sebastian L. Vega, Ph.D., an associate more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Children Worry Their Families Can't Afford Food After Trump's SNAP Cuts - Key Point: "In Texas, a 6-year-old stood in front of her family's refrigerator, hoping food would magically appear. In Delaware, an 11-year-old wondered why her family could no longer afford Cinnamon Toast Crunch. In New Jersey, four siblings wanted their mother to buy groceries -- but she had to tell them she couldn't. Across America, the government's policies are more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Sounds Alarm Over Trump DOJ Deployments to Polling Places and Voter Suppression Risks * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08), a senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, today sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche sounding the alarm over the Trump Administration's plans to deploy as many as 1,000 Department of Justice election monitors during the 2026 midterms and deman more PR

ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following news: * * * LVC Students Turn Classroom Learning into Business Strategy Through Fulton Bank Innovation Institute Key Points: * Lebanon Valley College students partnered with Fulton Bank to solve a real-world business challenge through the Fulton Bank Innovation Institute. * Students researched workforce trends, emerging markets, and international business opportunities to develop strategic recommendations for the regional bank. * The semester-long project gave  more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 18 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Legislative delegation presents $6M check for Shreiber School * A number of state lawmakers who successfully advocated for $6 million in state funding for Rowan University's Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine presented the institution with a ceremonial check Tuesday, representing legislative support for New Jersey's first and only veterinary school. The presentation took place at the new veterinary school building during the Chamber of Commerce Souther more PR

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Moscaliuc Publishes Fourth Poetry Collection Mihaela Moscaliuc, Ph.D., professor of English and graduate program director at Monmouth University, has published her fourth poetry collection, "Heartmoor," with Alice James Books. Informed by Moscaliuc's coming of age during and immediately following Nicolae Ceausescu's repressive regime in Romania, "Heartmoor" is a "lush, formally diverse collection that explores what moors and unmoors us psychologica more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * The National Gallery of Art Broadens the Nation's Collection with Acquisition of Key Historical and Contemporary Works Notable works by Marie Bracquemond, Wifredo Lam, Ben Shahn, and Christina Quarles introduce new artists and perspectives to the National Gallery's collection - The National Gallery of Art today announced the acquisition of significant new works, marking a meaningful expansion of the nation's art collection. The acqu more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * No. 1 in Class to National Security Impact: An Alum's Journey in Cybersecurity as a Call to Service Written by: Michael Giorgio Sam Itman '22, M.S. '23 came to NJIT with a passion for solving complex, real-world problems that would have a tangible impact on a national scale, prioritizing mission value over private-sector compensation. His recent promotion as an innovation and AI specialist for the United States Department of the Air Force  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 18 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * New Publication Explores Augustine and Modern Idolatry * The Center for Catholic Studies has published Modern Misenchantments: St. Augustine's Wisdom for Challenging the Idols of Consumerism and Nationalism, a 72-page conference proceeding featuring 10 essays developed by participants in Seton Hall University's 28th annual Faculty Summer Seminar. Drawing on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, the volume carries the seminar's reflection into teachin more PR

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * The Princeton Review Names Monmouth University One of the Nation's Best Colleges for 2027 For more than 20 years, Monmouth University has been highlighted annually by The Princeton Review as one of the nation's academically best undergraduate institutions. The education services company again profiles Monmouth in this year's edition of its college ranking guide, "The Best 392 Colleges" (Penguin Random House, 2026), a distinction held by only about 1 more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, with 30 co-signers issued the following letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 12, 2026 The Honorable Sean Duffy Secretary United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary Duffy: We write to express concern about the Trump administration's blatant admission that agencies withheld or rescin more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, and Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following letter to Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 31, 2026 The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson Chairman Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Dear Chairman Ferguson: We are writing regarding the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) proposed policy statement released on July 1, 2026, entitled "Concerning the Suppression of Accuracy more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Leading Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Brands Lean on Lifestyle and Youth Appeals on Social Media Rutgers researchers find frequent recreational and youth-oriented themes, but limited safety information, in Instagram marketing By Patti Zielinski Brands that market hemp-derived, intoxicating cannabinoid products are capitalizing on lack of oversight on social media platforms to reach consumers, according to Rutgers Health researchers. Since the pa more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * With True Grit Program, Researchers Help Young Adults With Spinal Cord Injuries Build Confidence A Rutgers Health study evaluates a model for supporting independence in young people with spinal cord injuries as they transition from high school to adulthood By Patti Zielinski Transitioning from high school to adult life is a challenge for anyone, but for young people living with spinal cord injuries, the path forward is less clear. A Rutgers more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Kim Reiterates Commitment to U.S.-ROK Strategic Alliance in Meeting with ROK Ambassador * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) released the following statement after a meeting with Dr. Kang Kyung-wha, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States: "In our meeting today, Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha of South Korea and I spoke at length about our shared commitment to the enduring alliance between our two nations. For d more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 18 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Fantasy Football League for Mental Health Awarene * This fall, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), in coordination with other campus partners, will host the inaugural season of the Anchored Together Fantasy Football League (ATFFL). The league will take place from September 1 to January 10 and is designed to foster community, personal growth and mental wellness. Student participants will draft and manage or co-manage a team, atten more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 18 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Trial Begins in Attorney General Jeff Jackson's Landmark Case Against Meta * RALEIGH -Opening arguments began today in a bipartisan multistate case against Meta, the largest social media company in the world. Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 28 bipartisan attorneys general allege that Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, designed its platforms to be addictive to kids and deceived the public about their harms. "Meta more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Update and Statement from Governor Sherrill on MVC Issue * "My Administration has continued to move aggressively to fix the error at the Motor Vehicle Commission under the previous administration, to correct our voter rolls, and to protect the voting rights of eligible New Jerseyans. I said we would conduct a thorough, complete, and fair investigation, and that is exactly what we are doing. Because that is what accountable government  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA, bipartisan coalition secure $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly * A federal court today approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwide who were affected by Google's actions. About $ more PR

ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, Netherlands, Aug. 20 (TNSrep) -- Wolters Kluwer, a company that specializes in professional information, software solutions and services, issued the following news release: * * * Wolters Kluwer study identifies seven-year high in subpoena volumes The bi-annual Legal Records Demand Index tracks US subpoena data across industries and location - A new Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance analysis of more than a quarter million subpoenas places legal record order volumes at a seven year high, with states such as more PR