WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WATCH: New Jersey Voters Laugh at Tom Kean Jr.'s Support for the Cost-Spiking War in Iran * Kean Jr.'s debate gaffe makes national cable news Tom Kean Jr. gave a big thumbs up to rising gas prices and record high diesel costs on the debate stage this past weekend. Now, national cable news is spotlighting the embarrassing moment where voters laughed at Kean Jr. after he doubled down on the cost-spiking war with Iran. WATCH: M more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC, 20580 Re: Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing The undersigned civil rights advocacy and civil society organizations appreciate the opportunity to submit comments in response to the Federal Tra more ST

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * A Thank You to Seton Hall Public Safety and SOPD Member * On Tuesday, September 29, the Seton Hall University and South Orange community gathered for a new annual tradition - a special Mass for Seton Hall University Public Safety and the South Orange Police Department (SOPD). The day was a perfect one to thank, honor and remember Department of Public Safety and SOPD as it was the feast day of St. Michael the Archangel. The leader of the heavenly hosts more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP: Gov. Sherrill's Independent Contractor Rule Puts an Estimated 1 Million Jobs on the Line * Trenton, NJ -Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released a statement warning that Governor Sherrill's independent contractor rule, which takes effect today, puts jobs at risk in the Garden State's already shrinking job market. New Jersey lost 21,900 jobs in July and another 1,700 in August, according to the Department of Labor & W more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Alumnus Ryan Carr Expands Mental Performance Initiatives * Seton Hall University welcomed Ryan Carr, Ed.D. '15, certified mental performance consultant, founder of Carr Driven Performance and a graduate of the M.A. in Psychological Studies, back to campus in July. Carr, who completed his master's degree with concentration in Sport and Exercise, went on to earn his doctorate in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of Western States. For more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak Awards First Round of Community Grants, Investing More Than $4.1 Million in West and Central Baltimore Through the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program * #First grants awarded through Amtrak's $50 million community investment commitment to mitigate construction impacts BALTIMORE - Eleven West and Central Baltimore organizations will receive more than $4.1 million from Amtrak to support workforce training, neighborhood improvements, youth pr more PR

FREDERICK, Maryland, Oct. 1 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association posted the following news release: * * * AOPA Statement on Issuance of Eviction Notices at Aeroflex-Andover Airport * Tenants were notified in June that their hangars would be torn down because of "critical repair and condition issues." While the state says it will continue to offer tie downs for now, the eviction would likely force two businesses at the airport-a flight school and a maintenance shop-to close their doors. Many aircraft at Aerofle more PR

MAYS LANDING, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Atlantic Cape Community College posted the following news: * * * Atlantic Cape Art Gallery Exhibit to Highlight the Creativity, Resilience and Strength of Brain Injury Survivors * MAYS LANDING - Atlantic Cape Community College's Art Gallery, in collaboration with the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ), is hosting the Neuro Visions: Rewiring Through Art exhibit in the College's Art Gallery in the William Spangler Library (D Building) on the Mays Landing campus from October 1-29. This exhibit cele more PR

MAYS LANDING, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Atlantic Cape Community College posted the following news: * * * Atlantic Cape Chief Information Officer John Piazza Selected for Cape May County Leadership Program * MAYS LANDING - Atlantic Cape Community College Chief Information Officer John Piazza, a 10-year resident of Cape May County, has been selected to participate in the County Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Cape May County program. This nine-month long program was created to cultivate informed, committed and qualified business, community, and more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 25 other states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants, gutting one of the country's most significant climate protections. In September, the Env more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on DOJ Attack on Minnesota Federal Judges * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of eight other attorneys general in issuing the following statement in response to the complaint that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed yesterday against nearly all federal district court judges in Minnesota: "The announcement by U.S. Attorney Gene more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $400 million from Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Sandoz) for their role in a long-running, coordinated scheme with other pharmaceutical companies to inflate generic drug prices more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required coal- and gas-fired pow more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for scrapping federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency repealed safeguards that required coal- and gas-f more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES EPA ROLLBACK OF GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION LIMITS FOR POWER PLANTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required coal- and gas-fired power plants to reduce their g more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 43 states and territories, sought court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz) and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Fougera). The settlement will resolve allegations that the generic drug manuf more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications * #Companies colluded to increase prices and pad their profits-Oregon consumers may be eligible for money Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $400 million settlement with generic drug maker Sandoz over allegations the company conspired to inflate the costs of prescription medications, costing patients millions of dollars. Today more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Restore Limits on Power Plant Pollution * Attorney General Dan Rayfield today sued the Trump Administration for scrapping federal limits on greenhouse gas pollution from many of the country's largest power plants. Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed rules requiring coal- and gas-fired power plants to cut their emissions. That decision opens the door to more pollution, whi more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 mil more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Announces $7.2 Million Federal Grant to Connect Millville Executive Airport to Regional Highway Network in South Jersey * NEWARK, N.J. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced that the City of Millville will receive $7,215,300 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for the Cumberland Freight Access and Economic Development Project. The project will extend Nabb Avenue to Millville Executive Airport, closing a key gap be more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Reintroduces "John Lewis EMMT Act" to Put Health Equity at the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Reform * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced the John Lewis Equality in Medicare and Medicaid Treatment (EMMT) Act, legislation that would require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to work with experts on health disparities when developing new payment models. "Access to health care is a fundament more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on Court-Approval of Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Settlement * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the following statement after a federal judge approved the settlement between Paramount Skydance and the states that sued to block its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery: "The Trump administration picked a winner from the outset and cleared its path. The states stepped in because this merger co more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Scott Sickle Cell Awareness Resolution Passes The Senate with Unanimous Support * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Tim Scott (R-SC) designating September 2026 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. "For decades, people living with sickle cell disease have faced devastating pain, serious health complications, and an inequitable health care system that has too o more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Van Hollen, Hirono, Blunt Rochester Introduce SOAR Act to Expand Support for New Small Businesses with Up to $1 Million in Grants * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) introduced the Startup Opportunity Accelerator (SOAR) Act, legislation to expand support for early-stage businesses in rural, low-income, and historically underserved communities.  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 30, 2026 Governor Newsom announces appointments SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Jason Kenney of Carmichael has been appointed Director of the Department of General Services. Kenney has been Chief Deputy Director for the Department of General Services since 2023, where he has held multiple positions since 2016, including Deputy Director of Real Estate Services, Assistant Deputy Direct more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSbrep) --- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: * * * Oct 1, 2026 Trump Tariff Refunds Deliver Corporate Windfall While Small Businesses and Consumers Bear the Costs Washington, D.C. -- Court-ordered refunds from the Trump administration's unlawful tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are doing little to make small businesses and consumers whole after nearly a year of higher costs. Meanwhile, several large corporations are reporting sizable boosts to their more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights posted the following news release: * * * Immigrant Rights Coalition Urges United Nations to Intervene After Ice Conceals Location of Thousands of Detained Immigrants Over 30 organizations submit emergency UN request after ICE removes individuals with final removal orders from its Online Detainee Locator System - September 30, 2026, Washington, DC - Earlier today, a group of over 30 organizations petitioned the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WG more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- 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.: * * * 'Feeling the Heat'?: Pharma Spent Record $456.9 Million Last Year on Lobbying -- With No Signs of Slowing Down The pharmaceutical and health industry spent $456.9 million on lobbying expenses in 2025, according to Open more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- 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: * * * 'We Already Fought This Battle': After Public Outcry, Pennsylvania Health Department Will Rethink Plan to Expand Powers The department had sought sweeping changes to Pennsylvania's disease control regulations that would have allowed state health officials to impose s more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- 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: * * * Pesticide-Spraying Trucks Cruising Neighborhoods, Helicopters Raining Down Pellets: Mosquito Control Is a $2 Billion Business in the U.S. For decades, health departments have sprayed pesticides to curb diseases carried by ticks and mosquitoes. Critics argue that repe more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- 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: * * * She Spent Years Piecing Together Her Daughter's Medical History -- Then She Built an AI Tool to Do It for Her COUNTai, a new AI tool, helps families of children with autism turn years of medical records, health data and daily observations into information they can use more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspir more PR

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Oct. 1 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Conduent Completes Sale of Its Public Transit Business to Modaxo * $164 million transaction advances Conduent's strategy to simplify its portfolio and sharpen its focus Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services provider, today announced that it has completed the sale of its Public Transit Business to Modaxo, a glob more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Applauds President Trump's Executive Order Addressing Alpha-gal Syndrome * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew applauded President Trump's executive order addressing alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergy that can cause serious reactions to certain foods, medicines, and other products containing mammal-derived ingredients. The order includes efforts to improve treatment options and explore clearer labeling  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Court Halts Unlawful DOJ Grant Restrictions For Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Providers * Washington, D.C. - A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled in favor of state domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions and providers, ending a lawsuit that blocked the Trump-Vance administration's unlawful conditions on federal grants for programs administered by the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office on Violence Ag more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 2 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings, coalition issue statement on US DOJ attack on federal judges October 1, 2026 Attorney General Kathy Jennings day joined a coalition of attorneys general in issuing the following statement in response to the complaint that the U.S. Department of Justice filed yesterday against nearly all federal district court judges in Minnesota: "The announcement by U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche that the Department of Justice has  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * The Department of Justice Files Complaint Against the University of Delaware Challenging Policies that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens October 1, 2026 The Department is prioritizing holding individual institutions of higher education accountable for elevating illegal aliens above American citizens - Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the University of Delaware for violating federal law by prioritizing the needs of more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Files Complaint Against the State of Maryland, Prince George's County, MD and Montgomery County, MD Challenging Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers October 1, 2026 Today's lawsuit marks the eighth state the Department has sued over unlawful regulation of federal agents - Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of Maryland, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, the Maryl more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Drexel University issued the following news: * * * The Academy of Natural Sciences' Living Legacy of Research and Discovery By Alissa Falcone September 30, 2026 For nearly two centuries, most visitors encountered the Academy of Natural Sciences through its museum. But beyond the public galleries, a scientific enterprise has been -- and continues to be -- at work. The Academy is home to one of the world's most globally significant natural history collections. It holds about 19 million biological speci more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Drexel-Arkema Program Builds Award-Winning Leaders in Manufacturing * As maintenance manager of a hydrogen peroxide plant, Shasta Johnson '17 is in constant motion on the job. She's assessing levels of volatile organic compounds and ensuring compliance with emission standards while navigating a busy industrial site filled with pipes, gauges, sensors and other equipment. Since graduating from Drexel, Johnson has spent much of more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Partner Michael D. Grohman Shortlisted for Citywealth Powerwomen Awards USA 2027 Champion of the Year * NEW YORK, October 1, 2026-Duane Morris is pleased to announce that Michael Grohman has been shortlisted in the Champion of the Year category at the Citywealth Powerwomen Awards USA 2027. The Citywealth Powerwomen Awards USA recognize outstanding individuals and organizations across private banking more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Cleanup Plan will Address Source of Arsenic Contamination at the Vineland Chemical Superfund Site in Vineland, New Jersey * NEW YORK \- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its cleanup plan to address arsenic contamination at the Vineland Chemical Co., Inc. Superfund site in Vineland, New Jersey. This comprehensive plan targets arsenic-contaminated saturated soil beneath the groundwater table, which continues to contami more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Explore Stockton's Fall Art Exhibitions Across South Jersey * Galloway, N.J. -Art galleries at Stockton University locations in Galloway, Atlantic City and Hammonton will showcase a diverse collection of media this fall, including printmaking, sculpture, mixed media and paintings. The exhibitions will feature works by Stockton faculty and students as well as regional and national artists, with receptions, workshops and other special events scheduled throug more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * Taxpayers for Fairness Commends Middlesex County for Filing Climate Lawsuit Against Big Oil Companies NJ county cites rising temperatures, destructive floods for financial consequences Sep 30, 2026 Trenton, NJ - Today, Middlesex County joins the State of New Jersey and the City of Hoboken in filing its own lawsuit against major oil companies for climate damages. Included in the lawsuit are international corporations such as BP P.L.C. and BP America Inc more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release: * * * Forbes And Know Your Value Announce The 2026 30/50 5-Year Anniversary Summit, Bringing Together A Cross-Generational Audience From Forbes Under 30 And 50 Over 50 Communities Featured Speakers Include Emma Grede, Jordan Chiles, Uma Thurman and More - October 1, 2026 (NEW YORK) - Forbes and Know Your Value today announced the Forbes 30/50 5-Year Anniversary Summit, will take place October 15-16, 2026 in New York City, convening women across the Forbes 30 more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * October 1, 2026 Four Alumni Named to Princeton SPIA's Advisory Council The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs announced four new members to the School advisory council. Congratulations to Rebecca Gong Sharp MPA/MBA '15; Douglas Griffiths, MPP *00; Derek Kilmer, '92; and Herro Mustafa Garg, MPA *97. "Princeton SPIA is incredibly fortunate to welcome Rebecca, Doug, Derek, and Herro to the advisor more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Convenes First Nuclear Task Force Meeting, Launches Nuclear Website * TRENTON - Governor Mikie Sherrill today convened the first meeting of the state's Nuclear Task Force, marking the next phase in her Administration's work to bring next-generation nuclear power to New Jersey to drive down costs and power New Jersey's growth and innovation for the future. During the meeting, the Task Force reviewed a draft charter,  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Launches State Health Benefits Program Reform Working Group * TRENTON - Governor Mikie Sherrill today announced the launch of the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) Reform Working Group, fulfilling a commitment made last month as part of the Administration's agreement with 17 unions representing State employees. The working group will bring together organizations representing the State, participating unions, and st more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Grassroots conservatism in Black-majority cities during the long urban crisis * Chanelle N. Rose, Ph.D. Historian Areas of expertise: African American history, civil rights-Black power, Black conservatism, tourism, African diaspora More information Although historians have studied the motivations of self-identified, middle-class Black conservatives, they have often overlooked low-income African Americans who adopted conservative views on a range of soc more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House Energy Committee votes out bills on data center regulations and fair rates for utility customers * HARRISBURG, Oct. 1 - Continuing its efforts to mitigate the impact of data centers and rising energy costs, the PA House Energy Committee voted this week to advance several bills that would protect Pennsylvania households and small businesses. The bills are: * H.B. 2755: Would eliminate a ratepayer funded profit bonus for util more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Booker "Takes Command of Room" at Jack Smith Hearing & Calls out Republicans with "Fury In His Truth" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is drawing national praise for his forceful oversight comments during Tuesday's hearing with Special Counsel Jack Smith. Booker's criticism of Republicans for focusing on debunked claims about the 2020 election rather than issues  more PR

UNION, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean Graduate Targets Health Inequities as NAACP Leader * Cassandra Bien-Aime '25 MPA is committed to addressing the health inequities faced by Black and brown communities. That passion drove her to volunteer with the NAACP's Oranges and Maplewood Branch, where she is third vice president and health committee chair. It also compelled her to advocate for greater awareness about the health disparities faced by Black women with endometriosis. Now, after gr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Address Fentanyl Crisis * (OCTOBER 1, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), and Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Fight Against Fentanyl Act, a bill to permit the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) to be used for the purchase of fentanyl testing kits and opioid reversal a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Medicaid * (SEPTEMBER 30, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earlier this week, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) introduced the Helping Encourage Lawful Payments and Strengthen Transparency, Anti-fraud, Tips, and Enforcement Strategies Act (HELP STATES) Actwith a group of colleagues to provide states more money for Medicaid program integrity activities. The HELP STATES Act was introduced as part of  more PR

KENT, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State's 2026 Homecoming Court Leads Through Service to Campus and Community * When Kent State University celebrates Homecoming Week, the spotlight often falls on the parade, the game and the crowning of the Homecoming Court. But for the 12 student leaders selected for the 2026 court, the experience represents much more than a campaign for a crown. Across a whirlwind week of judging contests, high-impact community service projects and campus traditions, these c more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/1/2026 Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could Be Eligible for Compensation - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Announces 2026 Dowdy Scholars Cohort * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 1, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its 2026 cohort of Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars - 20 high-achieving first-year students who have joined the Aggie family as members of the class of 2030. Representing North Carolina, Georgia, Maryland, Texas, California, Washington, D.C., Michigan,  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * Date: October 01, 2026 Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined 44 attorneys general in a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger.  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Hampshire Secures Final Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in securing a final settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. resolving allegations that the companies participated in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Challenges EPA's Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits October 1, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump Administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's dirtiest power plants. Communities in New Jersey and across the country rely on these regulations to protect the air  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Statement on DOJ Attack on Minnesota Federal Judges 'A desperate and dangerous attack on American judicial independence' October 1, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of eight attorneys general in issuing the following statement in response to the complaint that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed yesterday against nearly all federal district court more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Christopher Phalen Vice President, Domestic Policy September 29, 2026 Christian Holt Staff Director, Operating Practices Division Federal Railroad Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W-32 Washington, DC 20590 Re: Comments of the National Association of Manufacturers; Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers a more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release: * * * National Association of REALTORS(R) Announces 2027 Leadership Academy Class 20 REALTORS(R) selected for program that helps develop future association leaders - WASHINGTON (October 1, 2026) - The National Association of REALTORS(R) announced its 2027 Leadership Academy class today. The Leadership Academy is a 10-month program that prepares emerging state and local volunteers for future leadership positions at NAR. The 2027 class consists of 2 more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The National Urban League issued the following news release: * * * National Urban League & Other NonProfits File Suit Against HUD for Withholding of Grants The Department Of Housing And Urban Development Abruptly Cut Approximately $56 Million In Funding And Illegally Altered Its Policies, Putting Thousands Of Families At Risk Of Foreclosure - WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 29, 2026) -- Today, Democracy Defenders Fund and Jacobson Lawyers Group filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Housing and Urban Development more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * New Global Survey by Johnson & Johnson Finds Most Women Don't Connect Eye Health Changes with Menopause * JACKSONVILLE, Fla., October 1, 2026 -Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today released new findings that show most women know menopause can affect mood and sleep, but fewer than half realize their eye health may change too. A new global survey of 6,000 women found that only 40% connect eye changes with the menopaus more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Oct. 1 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * NiCE Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Agentic Contact Center-as-a-Service Platforms * #NiCE's unified platform advantage in operationalizing agentic AI across the end-to-end customer journey Hoboken, N.J., 1 October 2026 - NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced it has been positioned in the Leaders category in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Agentic Contact Center-as-a-Se more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Noteworthy Achievements * #PROFessionals of the Month - #The PROFessionals of the Month program celebrates exemplary Rowan University employees, as nominated each month by their colleagues across the University community. To read honorees' profiles, visit PROFessionals of the Month. Noteworthy Accomplishments Danielle Arigo, Psychology, received $271,250 (total potential funding: $697,500) from National Institutes of Health to support the study "Pilot tria more PR

PASADENA, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Highlights Decades Of Infrastructure Leadership Across New York And New Jersey * #Key Takeaways * Parsons helps shape transportation infrastructure across New York and New Jersey through major bridge, tunnel, rail, transit, highway, airport, and digital mobility programs. * Current and recent projects include the Hudson Tunnel Project, Newark AirT more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Board approves seven new faculty appointments Oct. 1, 2026 The Princeton University Board of Trustees has approved the appointment of seven faculty members, including one full professor, two associate professors and four assistant professors. Professor * Jianping Fu, in mechanical and aerospace engineering and the Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute, specializes in mechanical and bioengineering. His appointment to be the Class of 1995 Professor of M more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Meeks, Garcia, Huffman, Pallone and Castro Demand Transparency on Trump Administration's Venezuela Oil Deal October 1, 2026 Washington, DC -- Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs; Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; Jared Huffman, Ranking Member of the Committee on  more PR

SEWELL, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- The Rowan College of South Jersey posted the following news: * * * RCSJ Celebrates the Inauguration of Dr. Brenden Rickards * Dr. Brenden Rickards was formally inaugurated as Rowan College of South Jersey's (RCSJ) second president during the official ceremony of investiture. This special ceremony took place on September 29 in the Physical Education Center Gym, on the Gloucester campus. Local politicians, area community leaders, college presidents, RCSJ faculty, staff, students, alumni, and administrators were more PR

MAYS LANDING, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Atlantic Cape Community College posted the following news: * * * Registration for Atlantic Cape's Winter and Spring Semesters Opens October 5; Still Time to Register for Fall Second Session * MAYS LANDING - New and returning Atlantic Cape Community College students can secure the classes that are next on their checklist by registering for the Winter and Spring 2027 semesters at Atlantic Cape Community College starting October 5. With the registration window opening one month earlier, students may keep th more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Robson Endowed Legacy Professorship Established at Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences October 1, 2026 A new endowed legacy professorship at the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences will recognize and support exceptional faculty in plant biology. The Rutgers University Board of Governors approved the creation of the Robson Endowed Legacy Professorship on Oct. 1. The professorship was established through a gift fro more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan University expands into Philadelphia after rescuing Ph.D. in Creativity and Pig Iron MFA * Rowan University's College of the Arts celebrated the next chapter for two of its nationally distinctive graduate programs on Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting at the Village of Industry & Art (VIA) on S. Broad Street, marking the new home of its Ph.D. in Creativity. The event also celebrated the continuation of the Pig Iron MFA in Devised Performance, a second progra more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan University expands Sewell Campus with tech-enhanced addition and new PA Program * Rowan University, Virtua Health and partners celebrated the expansion of the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine's Sewell Campus Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking new space for medical education and the launch of the school's Physician Assistant (PA) Program. The 12,400-square-foot, two-story expansion provides additional resources for both PA and o more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Appoints New Chief Risk Officer October 1, 2026 Christine Stallmann brings deep higher education experience in risk management, compliance - Christine Stallmann is Rutgers University's senior vice president for risk and compliance and chief risk officer, effective today. Stallmann arrives at Rutgers with more than two decades of leadership in higher education compliance and risk management at Cornell and Syracuse universities. As chief risk o more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * News From the Board of Governors: October 2026 September 30, 2026 Mihaela Glamoclija Named to Inaugural Sam L. Agron Endowed Legacy Professorship Rutgers-Newark Professor Mihaela Glamoclija was awarded the inaugural Sam L. Agron Endowed Legacy Professorship for her exceptional record of research excellence in geomicrobiology, astrobiology, and planetary science. The Board of Governors on Thursday approved the creation of the professorship and Glamoclij more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement with Sandoz Inc. Oct. 1, 2026 PIERRE. S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota has joined 42 other states and territories in seeking preliminary federal court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. that will result in eligible South Dakotans receiving a portion of the settlement fund more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court Sept. 29, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 44 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, citing an increase in threats against federal judges and their families. "Security of U.S. Supreme Court Justices and  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Scoping period for Red Drum Fishery Management Plan review begins today * The NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries' scoping period for Red Drum begins today, providing fishermen and other stakeholders an opportunity to share ideas on potential management strategies for the scheduled comprehensive review of the N.C. Red Drum Fishery Management Plan (FMP). The public may provide  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Kim Co-Leads Homeland Security Subcommittee Hearing on Taking Control of AI * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee's Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia, and Census, addressed Americans' top concerns about AI and the critical importance of balancing innovation with safety and security during a subcommittee hearing entitled, "Rogu more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Esports Leaders Share Insights at Campus Takeover * Seton Hall Esports Manager and Assistant Professor Victor Gomez and former Seton Hall esports player Kevin Craig, now chief operating officer of Division One, took part in Campus Takeover at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on September 25, bringing Seton Hall perspectives to conversations about inclusion, career development and the future of collegiate esports. Gomez joined the  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Share Sensitive Information with Confidence * Seton Hall is kicking off Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a focus on protecting data and making thoughtful decisions about how sensitive information is shared. University business often requires students, faculty and employees to exchange confidential material, making the method used to send or share it an important part of keeping that data secure. Sensitive information can take many forms and is not more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Spotlight On: Lauren Balasco * Galloway, N.J. - Lauren Balasco, associate professor of Political Science at Stockton, recognizes the hurdles facing colleges and universities, from enrollment challenges to funding barriers. She hopes participating in the Department Chair Leadership Institute (DCLI) through the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) will help her address these concerns while giving her resources she can bring back to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release: * * * Statistical Summary of 18-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle * Congressional candidates collected $2.8 billion and disbursed $2 billion, political parties received $1.4 billion and spent $1 billion, and political action committees (PACs) raised $8.3 billion and spent $6.5 billion, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission that cover activity from January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Dis more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * U.S. allocates refugee resettlement slots to a single nationality * New York, NY, October 1, 2026 -The United States announced(opens in a new window) today that it will primarily resettle people from one country -Afrikaners from South Africa -under a new refugee ceiling of 17,500 for fiscal year 2027. The administration did not allocate resettlement slots to refugees who fled danger from anywhere else in the world. This more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new rule limiting affirmative asylum applicants' opportunity to participate in an asylum officer interview and explain why they cannot safely more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news: * * * Verisk to Announce Fiscal Third-Quarter 2026 Results on November 5, 2026 JERSEY CITY, N.J., October 1, 2026 -- Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, will report its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended September 30, 2026, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, before the market open. The press release, with accompanying financial informatio more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required coal- and gas-fired power plants to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, the pr more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Yonkers Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty After Causing Nearly $6 Million In Tax Loss * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, and Executive Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation ("IRS-CI"), Harry T. Chavis, Jr., announced today that JOSEPH CLAY pled guilty to an Information charging him with one count of aiding an more PR