WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * *** MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 AT 3:30PM *** * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Kennedy (R-LA) will bring together some of the nation's most influential digital voices to launch the Senate Creators Caucus-a first-of-its-kind, bipartisan effort to recognize and engage creators shaping public conversation for millions of Americans. The new caucus high more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * A Temporary Reprieve for Hemp-THC Products... But what now? * On September 2, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a short-term government funding bill (H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027) that pushes back the scheduled federal restrictions on hemp-derived THC products from November 12 to December 11, 2026. Although this was welcome news for stakeholders in the multi-billion dollar national hemp- more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport, DCR Director Melville Issue Statement on Bias Protections in K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Universities in New Jersey For Immediate Release: September 15, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and Yolanda N. Melville, Director of the Division on Civil Rights (DCR), have issued the statement below as students across the state in K-12 schools and on college and university campuses ret more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Admissions Simplified With Instant Acceptance Through Niche * Galloway, N.J. -Stockton University is partnering with Niche to streamline the admissions process for high school seniors. Qualified students will receive instant acceptance to Stockton for fall 2027 based on the information provided in their Niche profile. Niche is an online platform that helps students and families research, rank and review colleges. Stockton is the only institution of highe more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule (PDF), which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would give immigration officers broad dis more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Financial Services] (TNSletter) -- The American Bankers Association issued the following letter with 79 co-signers to Senate leaders John Thune and Charles Schumer: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - RE: Amend the Clarity Act to Preserve Local Lending Dear Majority Leader Thune and Minority Leader Sch more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 50 organizations to Reps. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, and Kim Schrier, D-Washington: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 The Honorable John Joyce, MD U.S. House of Representatives 2102 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD U.S. House of Representatives 407 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Kim more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 14 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Co-Leads Coalition to Secure Yet Another Win in USPS Election Rule Case, Supreme Court Decision Ensures USPS Will Not Disrupt 2026 Voting by Mail * Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the Supreme Court has blocked a new rule by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that would have undermined vote-by-mail systems ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Attorney Gen more PR

MAYS LANDING, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Atlantic Cape Community College posted the following news: * * * Award Recipients for Women of Wonder 2026 Announced; Tickets, Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities Still Available * CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE - The Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation and the Cape May County Women's Commission are excited to announce the three 2026 Women of Wonder award recipients, who will be recognized at this year's annual fundraising event on Thursday, November 12, 11:30 a.m. at The Flanders Hotel in Ocean City.  more PR

RANDOLPH, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- County College of Morris posted the following news: * * * CCM Foundation Golf Classic Tees Up for Student Support * Golfers, businesses and community members are invited to tee off for a great cause at the 2026 CCM Foundation Golf Classic on Monday, October 5, at Spring Brook Country Club in Morristown, one of North Jersey's premier private clubs. The annual fundraiser brings together members of the business community, alumni, friends and supporters of CCM for a day of golf, networking and friendly competi more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson Looks Back on Her First Year at Rutgers-Newark By Carrie Stetler September 15, 2026 Since she arrived at Rutgers University-Newark last year, Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson has navigated a new school, a new city, a new state, and the relationship between all three. As she begins a new academic year, Smith-Jackson, who was previously provost of North Carolina A&T State University, is fully acclimated. She has leveraged RU-N's  more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- 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 commentary by Suzanne Burdick, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * 40-Year-Old Pennsylvania Woman With 'Long, Long History' of Underlying Illnesses Dies After Catching Measles Jefferson County Coroner Greg Furlong today told The Defender that the woman, who never received the MMR vaccine, was on oxygen "24 hours a day" and that s more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- 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 commentary by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * AI Data Center Boom Fueling 'Tidal Wave' of New PFAS Production PFAS chemicals are quietly powering the AI boom's data centers. The chemicals are used in cooling systems that keep servers from overheating as demand for artificial intelligence surges. A new report f more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- 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 commentary by Michael Nevradakis, senior reporter for The Defender and host of the Defender In-Depth on CHD.TV.: * * * CDC Revamps System for Counting Measles Deaths, as Pennsylvania Reports Fourth 'Measles-Associated' Death The federal government has revised how it counts measles deaths in response to ongoing questions over whether  more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- 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 commentary by Michael Nevradakis, senior reporter for The Defender and host of the Defender In-Depth on CHD.TV.: * * * Israel, Pfizer Knew COVID Vaccine Caused Fatal Heart Condition -- But Waited Months Before Alerting Public The authors of a peer-reviewed study published last week in EXCLI Journal concluded that Pfizer and  more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- 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 commentary by Suzanne Burdick, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Pennsylvania Health Department Plan to Give Itself More Power Threatens Parents' Rights, Critics Say Pennsylvania's Department of Health wants to broaden state health officials' authority to prevent and manage infectious disease outbreaks -- but critics warn the p more PR

LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Georgian Court University posted the following news: * * * Convocation 2026 Celebrates Achievement and the Paths Ahead * Georgian Court University opened the 2026-2027 academic year with Convocation on September 10, bringing together new and continuing students, faculty, staff, and leaders. Members of the Class of 2030 and other new students were formally welcomed into Georgian Court's academic community and Mercy tradition, while continuing students were recognized for their achievements from the previous more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Cleanup, and Liability Act On September 10, 2026, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed consent decree with the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey in the lawsuit entitled United States v. Environmental Resource Holdings, LLC, Civil Action No. 2:26-cv-11675. The United States filed this lawsuit on b more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release: * * * Forbes Releases Its 45th Annual Forbes 400 Ranking Of Richest Americans Elon Musk Retains Number One Spot Donald Trump's Net Worth Falls $300M NEW YORK (September 15, 2026) - Forbes today unveils its 45th annual Forbes 400 list, the definitive ranking of the wealthiest Americans. Today's global economy showcases resilience in the face of persistent geopolitical shocks and a profound tech-driven wealth boom, as the richest Americans continue to smash more PR

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Sept. 15 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Fr. Linh Named to the MSCHE Executive Committee * Fr. Linh Hoang, O.F.M., professor of religious studies, has been named to the 2027 executive committee of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). It was announced in 2025 that Fr. Linh had been elected to a five-year term as a MSCHE commissioner. He has been involved with MSCHE in various capacities such as peer evaluation and the appeals panel for the past decade. He began his term as a comm more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * From honeybees to healing pets: Rowan On, Season 2 debuts with Katie Krebs, DVM * Rowan University's podcast, Rowan On, returns with a new season of guests who take smart risks, roll up their sleeves and do work that matters. In the first episode of Season 2, host Karen Holloway sits down with Dr. Katie Krebs, associate professor at the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, to discuss caring for animals, supporting healthy bee colonies and teaching future more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 15 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * George Washington historical interpreter delights LSUS crowd as Constitution Day celebration kicks off * SHREVEPORT - When historical interpreter Brian Hilton donned his powdered wig and full Continental Army commander's uniform as he walked through campus on his way Tuesday's "Lunch with George Washington", students stopped, stared and even followed America's first president into the LSUS Ballroom. On Sept. 15, 1776, the real  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Graduate Center Scholars Illuminate and Enrich Hispanic Heritage * Graduate Center faculty, students, and alumni, and faculty are honoring and documenting Latino and Hispanic heritage through their exceptional accomplishments and innovative scholarship. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we reflect on the research, writing, appointments, and awards that made news across the Graduate Center community over the past year. We were deeply saddened more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news on Sept. 15, 2026: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises PBF Energy in $500 million offering of exchangeable senior notes On September 14, 2026, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) client PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) announced that its indirect subsidiary, PBF Holding Company LLC, priced a private offering of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 0% senior unsecured exchangeable notes due 2032. The issuers also granted the i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Keeping America's Skies Safe: Appropriators Examine FAA Safety, Workforce, and Modernization September 15, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Today, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (R-AR), Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), and THUD subcommittee members conducted an oversight hearing of the Federal Aviation Administration. Appropriators unders more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Bill First Championed by Gottheimer, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Legislation Protects a Lifeline for Emergency Alerts and Public Safety, at No Added Cost to Drivers Sep 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, September 15, 2026, the House of Representatives passed the "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act," supported by Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), delivering a major win for public safety and moving the country one step closer  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Bipartisan, Gottheimer-Led GUARD Act to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraud and Scammers Cracks Down on Elder Financial Fraud, "Pig Butchering" Crypto Scams, and the Criminals Draining Seniors' Hard-Earned Savings Sep 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan GUARD Act (Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception Act, H.R. 2978) legislation t more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 16 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartPodcasts Launches "Don't Lie to Me" - A New Pop Culture Series Hosted by Best Friends Lexi Ioannou and Lisa DiGiulio Premiering September 22, the unlikely duo bring their unfiltered takes to dating, relationships, beauty, reinvention and the chaos of modern womanhood Official trailer available HERE (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-dont-lie-to-me-345306530/episode/introducing-dont-lie-to-me-345306532) NEW YORK - September 15, 2026 - iHeartPodcasts more PR

MAYS LANDING, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Atlantic Cape Community College posted the following news: * * * IMALIVE Health Fair Looks to Increase Mental Health Awareness While Advocating for Openly Asking for Help * MAYS LANDING - Our lives today are dictated by society's fast-paced busyness, making mental health awareness an important consideration that everyone needs to remain aware and vigilant of. Coping with stress and anxiety can exact an emotional toll. It is important to recognize these signs and know that there are solutions to reducing more PR

RARITAN, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine issued the following news release: * * * RYBREVANT FASPRO(TM) (amivantamab and hyaluronidase-lpuj) plus LAZCLUZE(R) (lazertinib) with prophylactic strategies shows low rates of treatment-related events at WCLC 2026 Low rates of rash, blood clots and administration-related reactions were observed with subcutaneous treatment and prophylaxis Fewer than 1% of patients discontinued treatment due to treatment-related events at one year New findings from Johnson & Johnson bu more PR

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Sept. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Joseph-Beth Booksellers Begins a New Chapter with Barnes & Noble * New York, NY - September 15, 2026 -Barnes & Noble, Inc. has signed an agreement with Joseph-Beth Booksellers for the acquisition of their two bookstores and bistros located at The Mall at Lexington Green in Lexington, Ky. and Rookwood Pavilion in Cincinnati, Ohio. Joseph-Beth Booksellers will preserv more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Hosts Fourth Annual Seniors of Distinction Event * (September 15, 2026) BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Last week, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) hosted his fourth annual Seniors of Distinction event at the Bridgewater Township Senior Center to honor the outstanding seniors of New Jersey's Seventh Congressional District. This year, Congressman Kean celebrated 24 seniors representing all six counties within New Jersey's Seventh Congressional Distr more PR

UNION, New Jersey, Sept. 14 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean Researchers Awarded Grant to Help Young Students Evaluate AI Financial Reasoning * Kean University researchers are examining how high school students use artificial intelligence (AI) to answer financial questions and how educators can help them determine whether the answers they receive can be trusted. Kean Associate Professor Daehan Kwak, Ph.D., and Professor Jennifer Chen, Ed.D., received a $50,000 planning grant from the U.S. National Science Fo more PR

UNION, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean University Welcomes New York Times Bestselling Author and Animal Advocate Isabel Klee for President's Distinguished Lecture Series * New York Times bestselling author Isabel Klee will discuss her journey as a writer and animal welfare advocate at Kean University on Thursday, October 29, 2026, as part of the President's Distinguished Lecture Series. The event, which is open to the public, will offer insights into the connections between compassion, more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez Applauds Major Passaic River Cleanup Milestone Following Pressure on EPA and DOJ * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez released the following statement after a proposed $125,000,000 settlement agreement was reached by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and the Department of Justice ("DOJ") in the long-overdue cleanup of the Passaic River. "The Passaic River cleanup agreement is a necessary step forward for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Williams, Booker Lead Push to Close Constitutional Loophole Allowing for Slavery * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Nikema Williams (GA-05) today teamed up with New Jersey's U.S. Senator Cory Booker to reintroduce the End the Exception Amendment. The bicameral resolution would strike the 'Slavery Clause' of the 13th Amendment, a constitutional loophole that allows slavery "as a punishment for cr more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Merlin Entertainments Elevates the Guest Experience Across Its Global Attractions with NiCE CXone * #Across LEGOLAND(r) Resorts, Madame Tussauds, and more, NiCE's CX AI platform is making every stage of the guest visit, from ticketing to reservations, feel effortless HOBOKEN, N.J., September 15, 2026 -NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that Merlin Entertainments, a world leader in br more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 14 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * More Than an Annual Report * What Does It Really Mean to Serve Students? It means more than providing a service or answering a question. It means showing up, building connections, creating opportunities and working alongside students to shape an experience where they can thrive. That work happens every day across Seton Hall. It's a student finding community through their first campus event. A club/organization giving students a place to belong an more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following letter with co-signers to Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 The Honorable Tim Scott (R-SC) Chairman U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) Ranking Member U.S. Senate Committ more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * New Seton Hall Community Engagement Hub Connects Communities * Seton Hall University has launched a new online Community Engagement hub to make it easier for local residents, families, visitors and community partners to discover what the University has to offer and find ways to participate. The hub brings together information on public events, campus amenities, youth and summer programs, signature events, community partnerships and other programs op more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJBIZ Education Power List Recognizes 2 Leaders at NJIT Published: September 15, 2026 Two New Jersey Institute of Technology leaders -- Oya Tukel, dean of the Martin Tuchman School of Management, and Atam Dhawan, chief strategic innovation officer and senior vice provost for research -- have been named to the 2026 NJBIZ Education Power List. The annual list recognizes educators and administrators who have attracted attention for their pr more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release: * * * NJDOL Posts the Names of Eight Businesses with Outstanding Wage, Benefit and Tax Law Violations to its Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL) September 15, 2026 TRENTON - In September, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) added the names of eight new businesses to its Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL), bringing the total number to 402 employers who a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Accounting] -- The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board posted the following news release: * * * PCAOB Announces New Audit Practitioner Fellows * The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) today announced that Addison (Addi) Scott and Zian Xi have been named as the two Audit Practitioner Fellows, as part of the recently launched Audit Practitioner Fellowship Program within the PCAOB's Office of the Chief Auditor. Effective immediately, Ms. Scott and Ms. Xi will serve two-year terms supporting  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on Sept. 15, 2026, by senior research staffer Gary Clyde Hufbauer: * * * Trump's quest for control of critical minerals and oil abroad: History predicts failure September 15, 2026 Through equity ownership and trade agreements, President Donald Trump has sought to control minerals extracted abroad. He appears to harbor two goals: first, ensure a guaranteed supply of the minerals at low prices for the US economy; second, enable the Unite more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Phishing Attempts Impersonating Trusted Services * Phishing attempts are increasingly using familiar names, services and notification formats to make malicious emails more difficult to recognize. Seton Hall's IT Security team recently identified a phishing campaign targeting the University community that demonstrates how attackers use this approach to impersonate trusted technology and prompt recipients to take action. The campaign included emails more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 26-054-R26) on September 4, 2026, entitled "Processing of Election and Political Mail for the 2026 Primary Elections." Here are excerpts: * * * Background The U.S. Postal Service handles the processing, transportation, and delivery of Election and Political Mail across the country. It is committed to fulfilling its role in the electoral process when policymakers and voters choose to use the mail as part of their election system more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Saint Peter's University posted the following news release: * * * President Hubert Benitez Named to 2026 NJBiz Power Education List * JERSEY CITY, N.J. - September 15, 2026 - Saint Peter's University is proud to announce that University President Dr. Hubert Benitez, D.D.S., Ph.D. has been named to this year's NJBiz Education Power List. The annual list is compiled by the NJBiz editorial staff and represents those in leadership roles across the state who are well positioned to make a continued positive i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 15, 2026 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations, M-30 West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590-0001 Re: Docket FAA-2026-9274-0003 - Support for ATEC's Petition for Exemption To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of Putnam City School District in Oklahoma City, OK, I support ATEC's petition allowing  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on Innovation in Disaster Prevention * (Washington, DC) -Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Full Committee hearing titled, Innovation in Disaster Prevention: Advancing Technology for Prediction and Response. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below: Good morning. Thank you to Chairman Babin for holding  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Rebecca Bennett Opens Up 5-Point Lead Over Tom Kean Jr. In Nonpartisan New Jersey Poll * Kean Jr. is deeply underwater with New Jersey voters Things are not going well for Tom Kean Jr. (evergreen). A nonpartisan New Jersey pollster finds former Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett opening up a 5-point lead over Kean Jr., 47% - 42%. Kean Jr.'s job approval numbers are abysmal: only 37% of voters approve of the job he is doi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Gottheimer Says Third-Party Audits Alone Don't Meet the Moment Sep 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, September 15, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement: "Handing independent auditors the job of protecting America's national security just won't cut it and certainly doesn't meet the moment. With our cybersecurity, biosecurity, critical infrastructure, and national security on the line, ev more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Hyde Amendment violations & transparency failures revealed New GAO report: Taxpayers bankrolled Obamacare health insurance plans covering elective abortions for 4.4 million individuals in 2026 Washington, Sep 15, 2026 A new report from the U.S. government's nonpartisan watchdog agency revealed that federal taxpayers subsidized 1,719 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) that covered elective abortions for an estimat more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Health, and Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Erica Schwartz: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 The Honorable Erica Schwartz Director Centers for Disease Control an more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news: * * * Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil * Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of groundwater depth and could help scientists study more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Runaway Athletics Spending Threatens the Financial Health of America's Colleges, Cantwell Snapshot Report Shows September 15, 2026 94% of Division I programs are in the red, spending more than they generate; schools faced approx. 300% higher costs for recruiting, equipment and coaching since 2005 Universities and state governments are footing the bill, boos more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 15 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * Rutgers and RWJBarnabas Health to Launch Innovation Hub, Powered by Amazon Web Services * NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - September 15, 2026 - Rutgers University and RWJBarnabas Health today announced the launch of the Rutgers/RWJBarnabas Health Innovation Hub, powered by Amazon Web Services. This collaboration will provide opportunities for students studying medicine, engineering, computer science, business and other fields to work at the foref more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers and RWJBarnabas Health to Launch Innovation Hub, Powered by Amazon Web Services September 15, 2026 The collaboration establishes one of the nation's first technology innovation hubs that brings together a medical school, academic health system and cloud technology leader to advance patient care and medical education Rutgers University and RWJBarnabas Health today announced the launch of the Rutgers/RWJBarnabas Health Innovation Hub, powered b more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Professor Becomes State Dental Director By Kardelen Koldas September 15, 2026 Stefanie Russell will lead New Jersey's oral health initiatives while advancing public health dentistry education at the university Stefanie Russell, an associate professor of pediatric dentistry and community health at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, has been named the New Jersey state dental director. She will be heading the state's oral health care effo more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * How Better Data Could Help Arts Prescription Programs Reach More People By Michelle Edelstein September 15, 2026 Rutgers-led research highlights how arts and culture can serve as a social driver of health while providing a roadmap for scaling such prescription programs nationwide A ceramics class. A poetry workshop. A live performance. For an increasing number of people, those experiences are becoming part of a prescription for better health. A new more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * New Jersey's Hidden Dams Come to Light By Kitta MacPherson September 15, 2026 A new disclosure law may protect homebuyers, but a Rutgers engineer says transparency is only the first step To many homebuyers, a pond is a picturesque asset. But if it is held back by a dam, the property may also carry legal and financial responsibilities that can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. A new state law seeks to prevent New Jersey buyers from discovering more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Saint Peter's University posted the following news release: * * * Saint Peter's University Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in History to Campus * JERSEY CITY, N.J. - September 15, 2026 - Saint Peter's University announced that it welcomed a record-setting number of new students to campus for the 2026-27 academic year, marking a historic milestone that reflects the University's growing momentum, expanding appeal and enduring commitment to delivering an exceptional, transformative education. This growth f more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Senior Bryce Accardo Recognized as 2026 Staller Writing Tutor * Galloway, N.J. -For Bryce Accardo, a senior History major from Vineland, helping fellow students strengthen their writing has become an important part of his Stockton University experience. Accardo was recently honored with the Paul D. Staller '97 Writing Center Tutor Award, an annual award supported by the Stockton University Foundation that celebrates outstanding Writing Center tutors who  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 15 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Sharp's Moonsun Park Honored With 2026 Executive Excellence Award * Sharp Electronics Corp. USA has announced that Moonsun Park, chief financial officer and senior vice president of finance, will receive a 2026 Executive Excellence Award from NJBIZ. The NJBIZ Executive Excellence Awards recognize New Jersey's most accomplished senior business leaders for their remarkable leadership, integrity, values and vision, as  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Social Work Students Selected for Prestigious Career Program * Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a safe, stable and supportive environment. Helping make that possible are dedicated social workers who advocate for families, connect individuals with critical resources and support children through some of life's most challenging circumstances. The Baccalaureate Child Welfare Education Program (BCWEP) plays a vital role in preparing the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Republicans Have Delivered a Secure Border, Safe Streets, More Affordable Prescription Drugs, and Common Sense * WASHINGTON -This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted House Republicans' record of success in the 119th Congress and reminded people of the disastrous Democrat record during the Biden-Harris Administration. Speaker Johnson also condemned Congressional Democra more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Republicans Have Delivered a Secure Border, Safe Streets, More Affordable Prescription Drugs, and Common Sense * "While Democrats are offering nothing more than grievance politics." WASHINGTON -This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted House Republicans' record of success in the 119th Congress and reminded people of the disastrous Democrat record during more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Spotlight On: Kerri Sowers * Galloway, N.J. -Kerri Sowers, professor of Health Science at Stockton University, recently returned from Aachen, Germany, where she served as a chief classifier for para dressage at the 2026 FEI World Championships. Para dressage is an equestrian sport in which athletes with physical impairments compete in grades based on how their impairments affect their ability to ride. As chief classifier, Sowers oversaw the process of de more PR

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news: * * * Sun Chemical and Archipelago Technology Group announce partnership to boost adoption of fibre-based packaging solutions The agreement will support packaging manufacturers and major consumer brands as they look to future-proof their operations MIDSOMER NORTON, UK - September 15, 2026 - Sun Chemical is pleased to announce a comprehensive partnership with Archipelago Technology Group to support increased adoption of paper-based packaging s more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 15 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * The Cannata Report Welcomes Adam Weiss as Emcee of 41st Annual Awards & Charities Gala * The Cannata Report has announced that Adam Weiss, president of BTA member Atlantic Tomorrow's Office, will serve as emcee of its 41st Annual Awards & Charities Gala, to be held on Nov. 19, 2026, at The Madison Hotel in Morristown, New Jersey. Weiss succeeds Bob Goldberg, former general counsel of the Business Technology Associat more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * The Future of American Politics: A Sesno Series Conversation with Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie * What: Former New Jersey Governor and presidential candidate Chris Christie will join the Sesno Series for a conversation with Frank Sesno about the state and future of American politics. The conversation will explore what political leaders are getting wrong, what leadership looks like in a deeply divided country, and where America goes from here.  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Two Robinhood Employees Charged With Fraud * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., announced today the unsealing of Complaints charging HEFU CHAI and HUAISONG XIANG, a/k/a "Jerry Xiang," with commodities fraud and wire fraud arising from a more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release: * * * University of Tennessee, Knoxville's College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies Joins ETS's Futurenav Pilot In collaboration with and support from Amazon Web Services, Futurenav will serve students seeking ways to advance their prospects in an AI-driven workforce, increasing their competitiveness - PRINCETON, N.J. and KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - (September 15, 2026) -- ETS and the College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS) at the Uni more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Stops Trump Administration's Illegal USPS Mail Voting Rule Supreme Court rules in favor of coalition, blocking chaotic and burdensome requirements on Virginia's vote-by-mail systems ahead of 2026 midterms - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones and a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania won in the Supreme Court, following the decision to leave in place a lower court order  more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news: * * * Verisk Names Greg Alling President of Casualty Solutions JERSEY CITY, N.J., September 15, 2026 -- Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, today announced that Greg Alling has been named president of its Casualty Solutions business, effective immediately. Alling will lead Verisk's Casualty Solutions team in delivering analytics, insights and AI-power more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Williams, Merkley, Booker Lead Push to Close Constitutional Loophole Allowing for Slavery Sep 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) today teamed up with New Jersey's U.S. Senator Cory Booker to reintroduce the End the Exception Amendment. The bicameral resolution would strike the 'Slavery Clause' of the 13th Amendment, a constitutional loophole that allows slavery "as a punishment f more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 15, 2026 Office of the Under Secretary of Transportation Policy U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Comments on Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269, America's Great Corridors of Commerce, Request for Information The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) appreciates the opportunity to provide the following com more ST