PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Drexel University issued the following news: * * * 200 Years of Drexel University Founder Anthony J. Drexel Born in 1826, Drexel University's founder was a lifelong Philadelphian, financier and philanthropist whose legacy continues into the 21st century. By Alissa Falcone September 16, 2026 Have you ever wondered where the "Drexel" in "Drexel University" comes from? Or who founded Drexel University? The answer to both questions: Anthony Joseph Drexel, who was born 200 years ago on Sept. 13, 1826.  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown co-leads coalition opposing attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture * Attorney General Nick Brown co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief Wednesday in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the country. USDA's "reorganization" would not benefit t more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Alliance Orthopedics Invests in Next Gen Healthcare Leaders * Seton Hall University is pleased to announce a major gift from Alliance Orthopedics to support students in the School of Health and Medical Sciences. Reflecting a shared commitment to educating and developing the next generation of patient-centered healthcare professionals, the gift has expanded applied learning opportunities for students, sponsored alumni engagement events, and supported more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * 50 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions John Kartch 09/16/2026 In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Route 66 Meat Processing (Yukon, Oklahoma) -- Expensi more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Gut U.S. Department of Agriculture * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto finance companies, resolving allegations that CAC engage more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * #Griffin: 'I am pleased that this issue has been resolved and trust that CAC will no longer prey on vulnerable Arkansans' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the largest auto finance co more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 17 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. Nebraska will receive $12 more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * September 17, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $700 million, including more than $630 million in debt relief for consumers, from Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), an auto lender that specializes in subprime loans to consumers with low or no credit scores. Attorney General James and t more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that baby formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) will pay more than $384 million to states and the federal government, including more than $9.3 million to New York. Attorney General James and a coalition of 39 other atto more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general reached a $694 million settlement over predatory lending practices with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the country's largest auto finance companies. The settlement includes about $7.5 million in debt relief and $2 million in restitut more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 41 states, secured a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers across the country in connection with their car loans. CAC is one of the nation's largest auto fin more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES ATTEMPT TO GUT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the country. In their brief, Raoul and the coalition urge th more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 17 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans * #Oregon and 40 other states part of $694M settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest subprime auto lenders, that will deliver $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers nationwide. Oregon worked more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined 40 other state attorneys general announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) to direct $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. Connecticut consumers will be eli more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on 'WGR Middays' on WGR Sports Radio 550 * Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a guest on "WGR Middays" on WGR Sports Radio 550 with Tim Graham and Brad Riter to discuss the first Buffalo Bills home game in the new Highmark Stadium. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Tim Graham, WGR 550 Sports Ra more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Celebrates Constitution Day * "Under President Trump and Republicans, the Constitution is respected once again. By contrast, the Left does not value the Constitution, let alone celebrate it... The simple truth is, people who want to tear up our Constitution cannot be trusted to build up our country." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today commemorates Constitution Day and contrasts Republicans' commitment t more PR

WHIPPANY, New Jersey, Sept. 17 [Category: BizPharmaceuticals] -- Bayer USA, an enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition, posted the following news: * * * Bayer's KERENDIA(r) (finerenone) Receives FDA Approval as the First New Treatment in 30 Years for Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Type 1 Diabetes * KERENDIA(r) (finerenone), a non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA), is the first new treatment in more than 30 years approved by the FDA for adult patients with c more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Calls on Trump to Convene Congress for Special Session on AI * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) took to the Senate floor to call on President Trump to use his authority under Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution to convene Congress for a special session to address the rapidly evolving risks and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. Article II, Section 3 gives the President the power, on "extraor more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on Committee Passage of Farm Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement on the Committee's passage of the Republican Farm Bill: "The Republican Farm Bill that passed the Senate Agriculture Committee today on a party line vote fails to meet this moment of crisis our farmers and our families are facing. more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Philadelphia Files Right-to-Know Request, Launches Public Letter Campaign Seeking Answers Over Macklemore Removal September 17, 2026 Civil rights organization seeks records concerning Lincoln Financial Field decision, invites public to join call for transparency - The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) today announced that it has submitted a Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law reques more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Calls for Unity at Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Flag Raising * Galloway, N.J. -Different countries, traditions, foods, music, histories and experiences are represented within the Hispanic community. At Stockton University's Hispanic Heritage Month Flag Raising on Sept. 15, speakers celebrated those differences while emphasizing the connections that can build a stronger community. That message of unity and this year's theme, "Culture That Connects. Comm more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Sept. 17, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that Colorado, along with 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. CAC is one of the nation's largest auto finance compan more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Celebrates Passage of Major South Jersey Water Infrastructure Priorities * Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew celebrated the passage of the Water Resources Development (WRDA) Act of 2026 through the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation includes eleven priorities he secured for South Jersey, and it is expected to be signed into law. "This is exactly the kind of work I came to Congress to do," said C more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew's PROOF Act Passes House to Crack Down on Fraud in Federal Programs * Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that H.R. 10326, the Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) Act, has passed through the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill would give federal investigators a direct way to obtain records from states when investigating fraud in programs like the Supplemental Nutrition A more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou Blasts Pairing of Unchecked Trump Tariffs with Russia Sanctions * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) tonight blasted sabotage of Ukrainian support by authorizing broad new tariff authorities to President Trump. "For nearly five years, Ukrainians have fought bravely for their survival, and against all odds, Ukraine is now winning the war. America should be giving Ukraine the necessary support it needs to expel R more PR

MADISON, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Drew University posted the following news: * * * Drew University Art Department Artist-in-Residence Amanda Martinez Hosts Campus Exhibit * #Martinez's Conocerla is on display at the Korn Gallery through October 16 September 2026 - Drew University's Art Department has welcomed Artist-in-Residence Amanda Martinez for a gallery talk and exhibit on campus. Enlarge Martinez will present an exhibit, Conocerla, which will be on display at the Korn Gallery in organized by Jason Karolak, associate teaching profes more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-208, 26-211, 26-212, 26-241, 26-243): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company Announces Launch of Exchange Offer for its 4.150% Senior Notes Due 2028 and 4.550% Senior Notes Due 2031 GREENSBURG, Pa. -- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company ("FE PA" or the "Company"), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., today announced an offer to exchange up to (i) $300 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding unregistered 4.150% Senior Notes due 2028 and (ii) $550 million aggregate principal amount o more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release: * * * Forbes Celebrates America's Most Successful Immigrants At Forbes Immigrant 250 Celebration NEW YORK (September 17, 2026) - Forbes gathered leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers at Forbes on Fifth in New York City on Wednesday evening to celebrate Forbes 250: America's Most Successful Immigrants, recognizing the achievements and contributions of immigrants who have helped shape American business, culture and society. The celebration was part of Forbe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-772) on the Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act (H.R. 5063). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Aug. 27, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION. The purpose of H.R. 5063 is to ensure continuity of staffing at Federal beaches, and for other purposes BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION According to federal data, more than 4,000 people drown in the United States (U.S.) each year, making drowning the leading c more ST

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Inaugural physician assistant cohort begins journey at Rowan-Virtua SOM * A new chapter began the week of August 31 at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM) as the inaugural cohort of 55 Physician Assistant (PA) Program students gathered for orientation, marking the start of their journey toward becoming healthcare professionals. The week opened with a welcome from Rowan University and SOM leadership, including Chancellor Tony Lowman, Vice Chan more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Intervening in neurodegenerative disease * JiaBei Lin, Ph.D. Quantitative biochemist Areas of expertise: Single-molecule biophysics, protein engineering, yeast genetics, molecular biology More information In Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, abnormal proteins build up in the brain, forming toxic plaques that damage brain cells and eventually interfere with memory, movement and other essential functions.  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Ares on Joint Venture with PSP Investments * Kirkland & Ellis advised Ares Management, a leading global alternative investment manager, on the establishment of a new joint venture between an Ares Real Estate fund and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), one of Canada's largest pension investors. The joint venture will invest up to $2.4 billion in logistics real estate oppo more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * MICC-Fort Riley keeps flag in motion during Patriot Day remembrance * FORT RILEY, Kan.-For 12 hours, an American flag remained in motion across Fort Riley as Mission and Installation Contracting Command Soldiers and Army Civilians marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Soldiers and Civilians from MICC-Fort Riley and 923rd Contracting Battalion, 418th Contracting Support Brigade, carried a U.S. flag in con more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Nebraska: Supreme Court Rejects Second Challenge Seeking To Overturn 2024 Medical Cannabis Vote * Lincoln, NE: For the second time this month, members of the Nebraska Supreme Court rejected litigation that sought to invalidate the state's voter-approved medical cannabis access law. The Court's ruling affirmed a lower court decision finding that the petitioner, former state Senator John Kuehn,  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- The New Jersey Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 New Jersey Department of Health Announces Elimination of $90 Million in Medical Debt for Nearly 20,000 New Jerseyans Final round of debt relief under COVID-era funds that New Jersey leveraged to reach nearly 900,000 residents - TRENTON, NJ -- The Office of Healthcare Affordability and Transparency (OHCAT), part of the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), today announced that in partnership with national no more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release: * * * NJDOL Announces $3 Million in Pre-Apprenticeship Grant Funding to Build Pathways to Careers September 17, 2026 TRENTON - The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) Office of Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning has announced $3 million in available funding through its first round of FY27 Pre-Apprenticeship in Career Education (PACE) grant program, which prepares New Jersey residen more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT's 2026 'Celebration' to Honor Leaders in Education, Technology and Industry September 17, 2026 New Jersey Institute of Technology's annual Celebration gala will take place Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at The Grove in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, honoring six individuals and organizations whose achievements exemplify leadership, innovation, service and commitment to the university. The black-tie event brings together alumni, business leaders a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * A Son and Daughter's Appeal to Xi Jinping to Release Their Dad, Jimmy Lai Opening statement of Co-Chairman Smith at CECC hearing Washington, Sep 16, 2026 The following are excerpts of Co-Chairman Chris Smith's (R-NJ) opening statement at the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC)'s September 16th hearing, entitled "A Son and Daughter's Appeal to Xi Jinping to Release Their Dad, Jimmy Lai": Today's hearing is about Jimmy Lai--and an more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 17 [Category: Consumer Services] -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release: * * * Phillips 66 and ConocoPhillips Warned Justice Alito His Oil Investments Face Material Risk From Climate Lawsuits For Years; Their Trade Association, Suncor and Exxon Briefed Him on How to Eliminate that Risk * Documents On File At The Supreme Court Of The United States And The Securities And Exchange Commission Establish That Justice Alito Has A Direct Financial Interest In The Outcome Of Suncor V Boulder Consumer W more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Pingree, Congressional Democrats Call Out Trump Admin's Corrupt Offshore Wind Buyouts * Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), joined members of Congress and labor and environmental advocates in front of the U.S. Capitol to speak out against the Trump administration's continued attacks on offshore wind. Pingree joined Representatives Deborah Ross (D-N.C.), Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) and Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass. more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Portal North Bridge Enters Final Phase of Construction as Work Begins to Put Final Track Into Service * Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT Begin Final "Cutover" Work to Transfer Service to New Portal North Bridge and Announce Temporary Service Changes to Accommodate Work. NEWARK, NJ -Beginning October 9, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT will perform critical work to transfer the final track from the 116-old Portal Bridge to the new Portal North Bridge over the Hack more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pou-Backed Flood Protections Pass House * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House's Water Resources Subcommittee, spoke on the floor of the House in favor of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The legislation includes over a dozen priorities Pou championed to help protect North Jersey from flooding and advance critical local water infrastructure projects. The legislation passed the House over more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * September 17, 2026 Princeton SPIA Ph.D. Earns India's Highest Honor for Senior Security Officials By Ambreen Ali The Indian government has awarded one of its highest honors to Sajid Farid Shapoo Ph.D. '23, a decorated senior Indian security and counterterrorism official who earned his doctorate in public affairs with a concentration in security studies at the Princeton School of Public and International Affair more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * An appeal from Jimmy Lai's son Ahead of planned Trump-Xi meeting in Washington, D.C. Washington, Sep 16, 2026 At today's Capitol Hill hearing chaired by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), lawmakers examined the unjust imprisonment of Jimmy Lai--a well-known free-speech advocate and the publisher of the pro-democracy newspaper, Apple Daily--by Hong Kong officials, as well as what his case reveals about the continued erosion of the freedom of the press, ju more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act passes House, on its way to President Trump's desk Providing critical funding for Lyme disease research Washington, Sep 16, 2026 Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation to provide $150 million over five years in continued funding for Lyme disease research at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sending the bill to President Trump's desk for his si more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Thanedar, Watson Coleman Introduce Legislation to Strengthen ICE Reporting Standards * September 16, 2026 Yesterday, Representative Shri Thanedar (MI-13) and Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the No ICE Deaths in the Dark Act, comprehensive legislation that will ensure that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reports quickly and transparently on any deaths that occur in ICE custody. In a reversal from more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- 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

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- 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

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan reopens Campbell Library following $23.4 million renovation * Following a two-year, $23.4 million renovation, Rowan University's Keith & Shirley Campbell Library has reopened as a modern hub for learning, research and student success. The reimagined five-story, 118,000-square-foot facility reflects Rowan's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of today's learners. Designed to support collaboration, creativity and academic achievement, the renovate more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers School of Nursing Earns Ninth Consecutive Best Schools for Men in Nursing Award By Lynn McFarlane September 17, 2026 The honor recognizes nursing schools and colleges for their efforts to recruit and retain men in nursing Rutgers School of Nursing received the 2026 Best Schools for Men in Nursing Award from the American Association for Men in Nursing, marking the ninth consecutive year the school has earned the national honor. The award rec more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Chancellor's First Year: Real-World Research, Grounded in Lived Experience By Carrie Stetler September 17, 2026 One of Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson's biggest priorities is expanding research across all disciplines at Rutgers-Newark, transforming it from an R2 research institution to an R1, which signifies very high research activity, according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. As part 3 of our series on the chancellor's f more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Perinatal Depression and Infant Mortality By Michelle Edelstein September 17, 2026 Rutgers researchers examined more than 414,000 births in New Jersey and found a consistent association between maternal depressive symptoms and infant mortality Infants born to mothers with depressive symptoms immediately after delivery had a substantially higher risk of dying before their first birthday, according to researchers involved in a Rutgers-led study of mor more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Libraries: Your Hub for Innovation and Success * As the fall semester gets underway, Seton Hall University Libraries continue to serve as the vibrant hub for research, collaboration and student success across all three campuses. From welcoming new physical spaces and expanded technology services to a slate of workshops, exhibits and AI literacy initiatives, the Libraries are continuously evolving to meet the needs of the University commun more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Students Invited to IOC Case Study Competition * Seton Hall University will participate in the International Olympic Case Study Competition, giving undergraduate students the opportunity to tackle a real-world challenge from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and compete against students from universities around the world. The 2026/27 challenge, "Driving Growth for the Five New Sports on the LA28 Olympic Programme," asks students  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * SHOT/CHASER: After Kean Jr. Falsely Claims He Talks to Press, NJ Reporters Ask Why He's Left Them On Read * Multiple New Jersey reporters respond directly to the M.I.A congressman asking why he won't sit down with them for an interview Tom Kean Jr. just stepped on a rake. On Thursday, the congressman repeated a lie on social media that he does "the most local press engagements" of the New Jersey delegation. The New Jersey pr more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * SHU-NJSGC (NASA) Academic Year Fellowship Competition * For 2026-27 Academic Year, Seton Hall University has been awarded four academic year fellowships for science, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) undergraduate students by the New Jersey Space Grant Consortium (NJSGC), a NASA Sponsored Program. Background The New Jersey Space Grant Consortium was established in 1991 by a grant from NASA. The objectives of the Consortium are to develop programs more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Smith hosts Special Order to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment "The Hyde Amendment reaffirms the fundamental truth that every life is precious and irreplaceable." Washington, Sep 16, 2026 Tonight, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, hosted a Special Order on the House floor to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, which protects taxpayer dollars from funding abortion, bo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * STANDING ROOM ONLY: Cait Conley Rallies With Pete Buttigieg in Tarrytown as Momentum Builds Against Mike Lawler * Buttigieg: "Cait is as serious as it gets about keeping our country safe, just like she is serious about bringing down the cost of housing, health care and energy." As momentum continues to grow behind Army combat veteran Cait Conley, New Yorkers are seeing wall-to-wall coverage of her fight to lower costs, take on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee Ranking Member Crockett's Opening Statement At Hearing On Trump and Republicans' Attacks on American Elections September 16, 2026 Washington, D.C. (September 15, 2026)--Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, delivered opening remarks at a hearing on Republicans' continued efforts to sow distrust in American elections, interfere w more PR

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news: * * * Sun Chemical to showcase new SunVetro SGF organic inks and glass printing solutions at Glasstec 2026 SOUTH NORMANTON, UK - 17th September 2026 - Sun Chemical will present its full range of screen and pad printing inks for multiple flat, hollow and 3D glass applications on Stand G 20.2, Hall 12 at Glasstec 2026, from 20th to 23rd October at Messe Dusseldorf, Germany. A key focus will be Sun Chemical's recently launched SunVetro SGF serie more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 18 -- The Sydney Opera House issued the following news release: * * * Grammy Award-winning Leon Bridges to perform on the harbourside Forecourt this summer With special guest 54 Ultra | February 2027 Texas star to bring warm, nostalgia-infused sound to Sydney Opera House's 2027 summer season Sydney -- Thursday 17 September 2026 Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Leon Bridges returns to the Sydney Opera House on Friday 26 February, this time performing beneath the summer sky on the harbourside Forecourt. The ac more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement * Hundreds of Washington consumers will receive restitution through a $694 million multistate settlement with the subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC). The company will provide cash and debt relief to consumers nationwide to resolve allegations the company steered them into risky loans they would have difficulty repaying. About 260 Washin more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * What's New in Microsoft 365 - September 2026 * Microsoft 365 continues to evolve, with several applications and features scheduled for retirement or significant changes in the coming weeks and months. Students, faculty and staff should review the changes below, as some require action before the retirement dates. #Microsoft Teams: New Web Address Coming in September Teams web users will be redirected from teams.microsoft.com to teams.cloud.microso more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump's Top 250 Victories For People of Faith September 17, 2026 Promises Made, Promises Kept. Since taking office, President Donald J. Trump has made history again and again for the faith community. Since the founding of our nation, nobody has fought harder or gained more for believers, reversing the catastrophic policies of the previous administration while building on the winning legacy of his first term. President Trump has: 1. Protected Religious Libert more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Writer Svetlana Satchkova at Seton Hall University * A prominent Russian-American writer and journalist, Svetlana Satchkova, will visit Seton Hall at 6:30 - 8 p.m., Thursday, November 5,, in Fahy Hall 236, to present her latest book The Undead: A Novel of Modern Russia (Melville House, 2026). The event is free and open to the public! Svetlana Satchkova is a Russian-born novelist, journalist and translator based in New York. Raised in Moscow, she wo more PR