SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 28 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Wins Court Order Keeping the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Funded * #Federal judge rules the Trump Administration can't starve the agency of funds allocated by Congress Attorney General Dan Rayfield is celebrating a ruling by a federal judge in Oregon keeping the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) funded. The judge ruled that the Trump Administration broke the law when it tried to shut d more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary by President Bill Donohue: * * * Does Sharia Law = Canon Law And Judaic Law? Michigan Senatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed recently defended sharia law by saying it was the equivalent of canon law in Christian law. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the leading Muslim civil rights organization, go more PR

RANDOLPH, New Jersey, Sept. 28 -- County College of Morris posted the following news: * * * Celebrating a Legacy: CCM Gallery Showcases Joe Kubert and 50 Years of The Joe Kubert School * Art Exhibit Honors the Influential Artist, Teacher and Generations of Creators He Inspired County College of Morris (CCM) invites the community to celebrate five decades of education and the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary artist and educator Joe Kubert with a special exhibit, "The Legacy of Joe Kubert and 50 Years of The Joe Kubert School," o more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- 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 Jill Erzen is associate editor for The Defender: * * * COVID Hospital Protocols: 'This Kind of Cruelty Will Not Be Repeated' Witnesses at Sen. Ron Johnson's roundtable today described patients separated from loved ones, treatment decisions made without family consent and medical professionals who said they faced pressur more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- 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 Henrick Karoliszyn, investigative reporter for The Defender: * * * Five Years After Reddit's Crackdown on COVID 'Misinformation,' Questions Remain: Who Decides What Health Speech Is Allowed Online? In August 2021, moderators of popular subreddits released a statement demanding that the company remove what they called da more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- 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.: * * * He Sought Help for a Broken Leg That Wouldn't Heal. The Hospital Treated Him for COVID -- Then Declared Him Brain Dead In 2020, Andy Hodge broke his leg in a work-related accident. The accident, subsequent surgeries  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 28 -- Canisius University issued the following news: * * * CNN Legal Analyst to Explore Crime, Vigilantism, Public Safety * Buffalo, NY - The Canisius University Frank G. Raichle Lecture Series on Law in American Society welcomes Elliot Williams to campus on Thursday, October 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the Chester HON '01 and Diane Stranczek Science Hall Commons. An attorney, author, journalist and former government official, Williams will discuss his new book, Five Bullets: The Story of Bernie Goetz, New York's Explosive ' more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement on FCC Review of Verizon Copper Service Proposal * Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew welcomed the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) decision to prevent Verizon's application to discontinue copper-based telephone service in portions of New Jersey from being automatically approved while the Commission conducts further review. Earlier this month, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter (http more PR

YONKERS, New York, Sept. 29 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * California governor vetoes bill banning the sale of sensitive consumer data September 28, 2026 Sacramento, California -- California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 1542, a bill which would have amended the California Consumer Privacy Act to prohibit companies from selling sensitive personal data. "We are disappointed in the Governor's decision to allow businesses to continue to sell consumers' sensitive personal information," said Matt Schwartz, senior more PR

MADISON, New Jersey, Sept. 28 -- Drew University posted the following news: * * * Drew University Student Discusses Experience as an Innovation Scholar * #Ke'Shon Newsome is part of Drew's new college that's reimagining higher education September 2026 - In November 2025, Drew University announced the creation of a new college as a learning innovation hub to reimagine higher education by supporting students seeking individualized learning pathways. Enlarge During the fall 2026 semester, a small cohort of Drew undergraduates who had expre more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 28 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Edelman Fossil Park & Museum's Kenneth Lacovara speaks at United Nations * Kenneth Lacovara, Ph.D., founding director and chief scientist of the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University, spoke Sept. 23 at the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Media Zone during the 81st United Nations General Assembly. In a panel discussion titled "From Evidence to Action: Making Climate and Biodiversity Change Visible," moderated by Laura Geggle, m more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release: * * * New York Annual Household Electricity Costs Rise $270 September 28, 2026 ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York's average residential electricity price reached 29.90 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in July 2026, the fifth highest in the nation and 63.3 percent above the U.S. average. The state's price rose 14 percent from July 2025, nearly three times the national year-over-year increase of 4.9 percent. A household using 800 kWh per month saw est more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Gottheimer Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Roundtable with North Jersey Community Leaders and Advocates Spotlights Record of Delivering Federal Funding and Legislation for New Jersey's Hispanic and Latino Communities Sep 28, 2026 BERGENFIELD, NJ -- Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month Roundtable in Bergenfield, bringing together community leaders, advocates, educators, local elected officials, county officials,  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Highlights Mental Health Resources as New Jersey Students Head Back to School * TRENTON - As the new school year gets underway, Governor Mikie Sherrill today highlighted the comprehensive mental health and wellness resources available to students, families, and educators across the state during the 2026-2027 school year. New Jersey is investing more than $125 million in school- and community-based mental health an more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Statement on Gateway Development Commission's Marking the Start of Tunnel Boring for Hudson Tunnel Project * TRENTON - Governor Sherrill today joined the Gateway Development Commission in announcing the launch of the first tunnel boring for the Hudson Tunnel Project, the first new rail tunnel under the Hudson River in more than a century, providing the statement below: "Launching the first tunnel boring machine mar more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Takes Action on Legislation * TRENTON - Today, Governor Sherrill signed the following bills into law: S-2962/A-2746 (Mukherji, Amato/Katz, Murphy, McCoy) \- Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for military service. S-3739/A-4530 (Diegnan/Calabrese, Moen, Carter) \- Establishes certain electric vehicle supply equipment development processes and standards concerning public health  more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Heidelberg Ranked For The First Time Since 2022 * One week after their monumental upset of Mount Union, Heidelberg is still winning. The 'Berg blanked Muskingum, 56-0, to record their second shutout of the 2026 season and moved their record to 4-0. The win vaulted Heidelberg into the AFCA Division III Coaches Poll, presented by GoRout Gridiron, for the first time since September 19, 2022. That week, the 'Berg were ranked 18 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Thompson: Committee Democrats Close Out Summer by Conducting Oversight of ICE Where Republicans Refuse September 28, 2026 (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, announced that this summer, Committee Democrats traveled the country to conduct oversight of the Trump administration's extreme and deadly m more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Sept. 28 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU's Artificial Intelligence Expert in Residence Stresses the Importance of Life Skills in the AI Age * HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 28, 2026 - New York Times bestselling author Daniel Burrus told High Point University's entire freshman class during his recent visit to campus that the life skills that they are learning at HPU will become even more valuable in the age of artificial intelligence. Burrus is considered one of the world's leading  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, posted the following news release: * * * IBX and Philadelphia Flyers launch IBX Caring MVPs to celebrate community volunteers making a lasting impact in the region * #Nominations accepted now through October 23, 2026 Independence Blue Cross (IBX) and the Philadelphia Flyers (Flyers) today announced the launch of IBX Caring MVPs, a new community recognition program celebrating individuals throughout the Greate more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 28 [Category: Consumer Services] -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release: * * * Justice Alito Recuses From Landmark Climate Case * This month Consumer Watchdog revealed companies Alito invests in warned shareholders climate lawsuits pose financial risks -at least one company is a defendant in every case identified as stayed pending Suncor Washington, D.C. -Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from Suncor v. Boulder, the landmark climate deception case that will open the Suprem more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Announces Charges and Guilty Pleas Involving 12 Individuals for Election Crimes September 28, 2026 Today, the Justice Department announced charges and guilty pleas involving 12 individuals, including three illegal aliens, in connection with illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and related election crimes across the country. The cases include voting by aliens in federal elections, false claims of U.S. citizenship to re more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- National Jewish Health, a respiratory hospital, issued the following news release: * * * Lia Matarrese McGibbon, DO, Joins National Jewish Health as Rheumatologist * DENVER - National Jewish Health has welcomed Lia Matarrese McGibbon, DO, to its Division of Rheumatology. Dr. Matarrese McGibbon is a board-certified rheumatologist and internist with experience caring for patients with a wide range of rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions, including patients with lupus and complex disease more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 28 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * National agreement connects ITI apprenticeships with Rowan University degrees * Rowan University and the International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry (ITI) have formalized a new national educational partnership designed to expand opportunities for members of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) to advance their education and careers. The agreement creates new pathwa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Threatening Red Mass Attendees at St. Matthew's Cathedral * WASHINGTON - Louis Geri, 42, of Vineland, New Jersey, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 70 months in prison in connection with threatening to detonate more than 100 homemade explosive devices on the steps of St. Matthew's Cathedral during the annual Red Mass attended by U.S. Supreme Court Justices and othe more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * NiCE Named a 2026 Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company in the Cybersecurity & Enterprise Category * #The recognition highlights NiCE's companywide innovation engine, built to develop capabilities, activate ideas, and turn innovation into customer impact Hoboken, N.J., September 28, 2026 - NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that it has been named a 2026 Best Workplace for Inn more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Student Team Sends A.R.R.O.W. Into Space with NASA September 28, 2026 Written by: Michael Giorgio A multidisciplinary team of NJIT students from the Ying Wu College of Computing (YWCC) and Newark College of Engineering (NCE) Rocketry Club made history as participants in NJIT's first team to launch in NASA's RockSat Program. With their A.R.R.O.W. Mission (Aerospace Retrieval and Re-Entry Observation Workstation) NJIT's team successf more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NRCC Statement on Tom Kean Jr. Winning NJ-07 Debate September 27, 2026 The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) issued the following statement on Tom Kean Jr.'s decisive victory in the 7th Congressional District debate against Rebecca Bennett: "Rebecca Bennett fell apart tonight. She came unprepared, scrambled for or refused to give answers, and proved she isn't ready for Congress. And on the issue New Jersey families care more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Clean Up in Aisle 7! Rebecca Bennett is an Unmitigated Disaster September 28, 2026 At last night's debate, out of touch Democrat Rebecca Bennett was an unmitigated disaster. Take a look: * Bennett endorsed every single Democrat - including socialist AOC and Al Qaeda volunteer Adam Hamawy. * She refused to answer questions about her net worth to cover up that she's made millions in the health care industry by putting profits over patien more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Calls for NJ, Federal Officials to Survey Damage After Storm, Anticipating Federal Disaster Declaration * LONG BRANCH, NJ - Following heavy rain and coastal flooding caused by a powerful nor'easter that impacted areas across New Jersey, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today called on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM), as well as the U.S. Army Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Urges FERC to Protect PJM Customers with Stronger Data Center Rules * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) wrote to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today urging the Commission to use its authority to approve and strengthen recent proposals put forth by PJM surrounding its handling of data centers. "Americans are deeply frustrated and concerned that the rapid and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Urges FERC to Protect PJM Customers with Stronger Data Center Rules September 28, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) wrote to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today urging the Commission to use its authority to approve and strengthen recent proposals put forth by PJM surround more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pou Introduces Safe Water for Schools Act to Protect Students from Lead * PATERSON, NJ - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, last week introduced H.R. 10596, the Safe Water for Schools Act, legislation to help schools across the country replace aging drinking water fountains and monitor their water for dangerous lead contamination. "Every parent should be able to send their c more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- 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. 28 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan University Foundation announces 2026-2027 officers * The Rowan University Foundation's Board of Directors recently announced its slate of officers for the upcoming term. Effective August 20, these leaders bring a wealth of experience, dedication and vision to guide the organization through its next chapter following the conclusion of the successful Forging Forward fundraising campaign. The newly appointed slate of officers is: * Chair: Angela M. Br more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 29 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers-Newark Study Finds Brighter Street Lighting Reduced Violent Crime Nearly 46 Percent By Carrie Stetler September 28, 2026 Adding LED lights to illuminate crime hot spots throughout the City of Newark reduced violent crime by nearly 46 percent and burglaries by 58 percent, according to new research from Rutgers University-Newark. A data-driven partnership between PSE&G, Rutgers-Newark researchers, Newark residents and public safety officials more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 29 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Engineers Develop a Smart Shoe That Could Help Track Changes in How People Walk By Kitta MacPherson September 28, 2026 A Rutgers prototype, which needs no batteries, counts steps, estimates calories burned and tracks movement with 95.4% accuracy - Rutgers engineers have developed a smart shoe that automatically analyzes how a person walks, a technology that someday could help monitor people with Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injuries,  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 28 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Scholars' Forum Begins its Sixth Academic Year * Inside the Core this week marks the beginning of this years first Scholars' Forum in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, now in its sixth year. The Forum consists of faculty talking about their recently published or soon-to-be published books, related in one way or another to the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. It takes place on Teams, usually monthly, this semester on Tuesday, at 3 p.m. The first  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Surgical Oncologist Dr. Timothy J. Eberlein of St. Louis Installed as 2026-2027 ACS President WASHINGTON (September 27, 2026) -- Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, FACS, FRCS (Glasg)(Hon), FRCSEd (Hon), MAMSE, a renowned surgical oncologist and long-serving past Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of American College of Surgeons (JACS), was installed as the 107th President of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) during the ACS Clinical Congress 2026 i more PR

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 28 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Driver Thomas Annunziata Wins First ARCA Championship * KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Sept. 28, 2026) - Camry driver Thomas Annunziata captured his first career ARCA Menards Series title last Friday with a fifth-place finish at Kansas Speedway. This championship is the first in ARCA competition for Nitro Motorsports. The 21-year-old New Jersey native made his full-time debut in ARCA competition in 2026, with a terrific season-long pe more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Celebrates Start of Tunnel Boring for Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project * Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the start of tunnel boring for the Hudson Tunnel Project by the Gateway Development Commission (GDC). Following the ceremonial launch, final testing will be completed and the first tunnel boring machine that will be used to build the new train tunnel under the Hudson River will begin di more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 29 (TNSjou) -- Wiley posted the following news release: * * * Wiley Launches Two New Research Journals--Advanced Medicine and Advanced Healthy Aging--Continuing Expansion of its Advanced Portfolio 09/28/2026 New journals, now accepting submissions, reflect Wiley's commitment to accelerating science that addresses humanity's most pressing challenges - HOBOKEN, NJ--Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence, today announced the launch of two new journals: Advanced Medici more PR