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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for 2026-10-08 ( 55 items )  
'People over profit margins': PA House Democrats renew commitment to energy affordability with bill package to protect consumers (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * 'People over profit margins': PA House Democrats renew commitment to energy affordability with bill package to protect consumers * Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 7, 2026 | 12:31 PM HARRISBURG, Oct. 7 -- As electric costs and household shutoffs reached historic highs this year, PA House Democrats introduced a bold series of bills in April intended to lower costs for everyday Pennsylvanians, hold big corporations accoun more PR

15 Advocacy Organizations Oppose Commercialization of Interstate Rest Areas to Protect Private Businesses and Truck Parking (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 2, 2026 Morteza Farajian, Ph.D. Executive Director Build America Bureau U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 RE: Docket No.: DOT-OST- 2026-3269 - America's Great Corridors of Commerce; Request for Information Dear Dr. Farajian: NATSO, Representing America's Travel Centers and Truck Stops ("NATSO" o more ST

24th Forbes Global CEO Conference Opens In Singapore (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 8 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release: * * * 24th Forbes Global CEO Conference Opens In Singapore Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of Singapore; Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand and Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr, President of the Philippines lead prestigious speaker line-up - SINGAPORE (October 7, 2026) - The 24th Forbes Global CEO Conference officially opens today in Singapore. Hosted in partnership with the Singapore Economic Development Board, the Forbes Global CE more PR

Activist Urges Students to Carry Hamer's Legacy Forward (10)
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Oct. 8 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Activist Urges Students to Carry Hamer's Legacy Forward * That's the slogan that Kenneth Salaam repeatedly came back to during his talk on Oct. 6 at the 23rd annual Fannie Lou Hamer Human and Civil Rights Symposium at Stockton University. Salaam, also known as Freedom Smitty, is a Philadelphia-based civil rights activist who has protested alongside Hamer and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He urged the crowd of students in the Performing Arts Center to follow t more PR

Alliance for American Manufacturing Urges DOT to Enforce Buy America Policies in America's Great Corridors Initiative (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 30, 2026 The Honorable Sean P. Duffy Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: America's Great Corridors of Commerce (AGCC) Request for Information, Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269 Dear Secretary Duffy: The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Department  more ST

Alumnus Launches Nonprofit Focused on Information Integrity (10)
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 8 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Alumnus Launches Nonprofit Focused on Information Integrity * Seton Hall Alumnus Launches Nonprofit Focused on Information Integrity Wednesday, October 7, 2026 In an era of digital media and artificial intelligence, misinformation and disinformation can spread rapidly, making information integrity more important than ever. Meet Kebba Jeffang, M.S. '26, an alumnus of Seton Hall College of Human Development, Culture, and Media (CHDCM), who is champion more PR

American Association for Justice Opposes NHTSA Exemption Allowing Sale of Noncompliant Vehicles on U S Roadways (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 30, 2026 Eli Wachtel Office of Chief Counsel National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: [NHTSA-2026-1585] Temporary Exemption from Motor Vehicle Safety and Bumper Standards Dear Mr. Wachtel: The American Association for Justice (AAJ) submits comments opposing the National Highway Transportation Safety  more ST

American Automobile Association Urges NHTSA to Prioritize Safety and Transparency in Automated Vehicle Exemption Framework (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 30, 2026 The Honorable Jonathan Morrison Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket No. NHTSA-2026-1552, Notice of Updates; Request for Comments - AV Framework Updates and Request for Comments on Interim Guidance Dear Administrator Morrison: Thank you for your leaders more ST

American Conservation Coalition Urges Incorporation of State Utility Policies to Accelerate Transmission Infrastructure Development (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 2, 2026 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Response to Request for Information on America's Great Corridors of Commerce Docket No.: DOT-OST- 2026-3269 The American Conservation Coalition (ACC) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Department of Transportation's (DOT's) Request for  more ST

American Farmland Trust Announces Winners of the 18th Annual America's Farmers Market Celebration (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Farmland Trust posted the following news release: * * * American Farmland Trust Announces Winners of the 18th Annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm) * (Washington, D.C.) American Farmland Trust (AFT) announces the winners of the 18th annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm), a national event honoring the role of farmers markets, which ran between August 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Ten markets receiving the most public votes are declared the national winners. A  more PR

Association of Equipment Manufacturers Highlight Critical Role in Accelerating Infrastructure Development Through America's Great Corridors of Commerce (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269 The Honorable Ryan McCormack Under Secretary for Transportation Policy U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: America's Great Corridors of Commerce (AGCC) Request for Information Dear Under Secretary McCormack: The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) appreciates the opportunity  more ST

Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition in Opposing Trump Administration's Cruel Gutting of Head Start Standards (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition in Opposing Trump Administration's Cruel Gutting of Head Start Standards * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childhood education program desig more PR

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO GUT HEAD START STANDARDS (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO GUT HEAD START STANDARDS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Raoul and the coalition explain in their letter that the proposed rule would gut long-stan more PR

Attorney General Sunday Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi, Other Prediction Markets (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi, Other Prediction Markets * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a bipartisan coalition in supporting New Jersey's petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review whether prediction-market operator Kalshi can offer sports betting contracts without complying with state gambling laws. The coalition is urging the Supreme C more PR

Attorney General Weiser opposes Trump administration proposal to gut Head Start standards (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 7 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser opposes Trump administration proposal to gut Head Start standards * Oct. 7, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childhood education program that helps children from low-income familie more PR

Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium Urges NHTSA to Build on Industry Best Practices for Automated Driving System Guidance (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 30, 2026 Docket Management Facility U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Suite W58-213 Washington, DC 20590 Dear Administrator Morrison: Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on potential topics of voluntary safety guidance for Automated Driving Systems (ADS) from NHTSA. The Automated Vehicle Safety Co more ST

Bayer to Invest 2.2 Billion U.S. Dollars in New Manufacturing Site in the United States (10)
WHIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 8 [Category: BizPharmaceuticals] -- Bayer USA, an enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition, posted the following news: * * * Bayer to invest 2.2 billion U.S. dollars in new manufacturing site in the United States * Collaboration focuses on small molecule discovery * Company plans to build state-of-the-art site in New Albany, Ohio, U.S., to serve patients in the U.S. as well as globally * Bayer expects to create around 600 new high-value jobs in the area * Multi-y more PR

Black Warrior Riverkeeper: EPA Urged to Withdraw Draft Guidance on PFAS in Biosolids Amid Public Health Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 5, 2026 Black Warrior RIVERKEEPER(R) 712 37th Street South Birmingham, AL 35222 Tel: (205) 458-0095 Fax: (205) 458-0094 edillard@blackwarriorriver.org www.BlackWarriorRiver.org Lee Zeldin, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center, WJC West Building, Room 3334 1301 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004 Re: Draft Guidanc more ST

Boat Co. Opposes Expansion of Foreign-Built Vessel Into Alaska Waters (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Boat Company Comment: Conditional Non-Opposition October 5, 2026 Maritime Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket No. MARAD-2026-1390, Request for Determination, M/V LA TRIBILINA (Official No. 1366715), Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade Dear Administrato more ST

BraunAbility Urges NHTSA to Enhance Accessibility Standards and Reporting for Autonomous Vehicles (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 30, 2026 Jonathan Morrison Administrator National Highway Transportation Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Administrator Morrison, BraunAbility appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's AV Framework Updates and interim guidance, Docket ID Number NHTS more ST

Children's Funding Project Warns Proposed Head Start Rule Changes Could Undermine Program Quality (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Children's Funding Project October 6th, 2026 1717 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite 1025 Washington, D.C. 20006 Comment on ACF-2026-0595 / 0970-AD30: Proposed Rule: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Children's Funding Project is a national nonprofit social impact organization that helps communities, states, and Tribal Nations expand equitable opportunities for c more ST

Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Biden Pressured FBI to Prosecute Parents Who Opposed COVID Vaccine and Mask Mandates at Schools (10)
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 8 -- 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.: * * * Biden Pressured FBI to Prosecute Parents Who Opposed COVID Vaccine and Mask Mandates at Schools The Biden administration directed the FBI to investigate parents who spoke out at school board meetings against vaccine an more PR

Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: SCOTUS Sends Mixed Signals on Religious Exemptions From COVID Vaccine Mandates (10)
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 8 -- 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: * * * SCOTUS Sends Mixed Signals on Religious Exemptions From COVID Vaccine Mandates The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear two COVID-19 vaccine mandate cases, sending mixed signals about the court's stance on religious exemptions. The court won't hear a class a more PR

Congressman Van Drew Announces Townsends Inlet Dredging (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Announces Townsends Inlet Dredging * Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew announced a dredging project for the Townsends Inlet Bridge in Cape May County. The navigation route under the bridge has become increasingly dangerous, with shifting sand narrowing the channel. "Over the years, the route through Townsends Inlet has gotten smaller and more dangerous," said Congressman Van Drew. "As of today, we have an agr more PR

Consumer Reports Urges NHTSA to Prioritize Safety Oversight and Transparency in Automated Vehicle Deployment (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 30, 2026 U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 Submitted via regulations.gov Comments of Consumer Reports to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on the Notice of Updates and Request for Comment; AV Framework Updates and Comments on Interim Guidance Docket No. NHTSA-2026-1552 Consumer Reports (CR), more ST

Education Secretary McMahon Issues Dear Colleague on History, Dangers of Communism, Socialism (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSletter) -- Education Secretary Linda E. McMahon issued the following Dear Colleague on the history and dangers of communism and socialism: * * * Here is the text of the Dear Colleague: September 30, 2026 A National Call to Action in Observance of the 10th U.S. National Day for the Victims of Communism Subject: Strengthening Education on the History and Dangers of Communism and Socialism Dear Colleague: On November 7, 2026, our nation will observe the 10th U.S. National Day for the Victims of Communism. First establ more PR

Einride Urges NHTSA to Streamline Autonomous Truck Application and Renewal Processes (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 30, 2026 Docket Management Facility U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140 Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket No. NHTSA-2026-1552 - AV Framework Updates and Request for Comments on Interim Guidance; Comments of Einride To the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Einride, a techno more ST

Federal Register: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Issues Information Collection Notice on Hours of Service of Drivers - Pilot Program to Allow Commercial Drivers to Split Sleeper Berth Time (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following information collection: * * * In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval and invites public comment. This notice invites comments on a proposed information collection titled Hours of Servic more PR

Federal Register: NHTSA Issues Notice, Request for Information on Nationwide Implementation of Prehospital Blood Transfusion (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Request for Information: Nationwide Implementation of Prehospital Blood Transfusion The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), on behalf of the Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services (FICEMS), is seeking comments from all sources on the nationwide implementation of prehospital blood transfusion. The purpose of this notice is to solic more PR

Federal Register: NTIA, NHTSA Issue Final Rule Eliminating Obsolete Regs Related to 911 Grant Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Departments of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Eliminating Obsolete Regulations Related to the 911 Grant Program In this action, NTIA and NHTSA are removing regulations related to the 911 Grant Program because the program is no longer active and there have been no new appropriations to revive or extend it. This removal is intended to eliminate obso more PR

Humble Robotics Supports Expanded Exemption Eligibility for Purpose-Built Autonomous Freight Vehicles (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Humble Robotics, Inc. 201 11th St. San Francisco, CA 94103 415-900-4299 September 30, 2026 Jonathan Morrison Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket No. NHTSA-2026-1585, RIN 2127-AM57 - Temporary Exemption From Motor Vehicle Safety and Bumper St more ST

Hydrovia Energy Advocates for Inclusion of Hydrogen Infrastructure in America's Great Corridors of Commerce (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 30, 2026 Morteza Farajian, Ph.D. Executive Director, Build America Bureau U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: AMERICA'S GREAT CORRIDORS OF COMMERCE; Request for Information Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269 Dear Dr. Farajian: Hydrovia Energy, LLC ("Hydrovia Energy") respectfully submits these comments in response  more ST

International Bridge, Tunnel & Turnpike Association Urges DOT Support for Utility Colocation in America's Great Corridors (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association 1101 14th Street NW, Suite 625 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202.659.4620 Website: www.ibtta.org September 30, 2026 Morteza Farajian, Ph.D. Executive Director Build America Bureau U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket No.: DOT-OST- 2026-3269 Dear Executive  more ST

Kean Delivers $1 Million in Federal Funds to Hopatcong for Lead Service Line Replacements (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Delivers $1 Million in Federal Funds to Hopatcong for Lead Service Line Replacements * (October 7, 2026) HOPATCONG, NJ - On Monday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) presented $1 million to Hopatcong Borough for the initial phase of lead service line replacements along various roadways in Hopatcong. Through the replacement of these lead service lines, Hopatcong will improve the quality of drinking water and reduce the risk of lead contam more PR

Kean Delivers $560,000 in Federal Funds to Mount Arlington for Memorial Pond Stormwater Dredging (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Delivers $560,000 in Federal Funds to Mount Arlington for Memorial Pond Stormwater Dredging * (October 7, 2026) MOUNT ARLINGTON, NJ - On Monday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) presented $560,000 to Mount Arlington Borough to address stormwater drainage in the local community. Mount Arlington's Memorial Pond manages stormwater and acts as a basin before it enters Lake Hopatcong. Over time, the pond has filled up with sediment, and this more PR

Monmouth University is One of Billboard's 2026 Top Music Business Schools (10)
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Oct. 8 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Monmouth University is One of Billboard's 2026 Top Music Business Schools October 7, 2026 Monmouth University was again included in Billboard's Top Music Business Schools annual list, marking its seventh consecutive year on the roster. Billboard spotlights schools that are educating the next generation of music industry leaders, selecting colleges and universities based on industry recommendations, alumni information provided by honorees from multi more PR

Monmouth University: Callahan Named Inaugural Chair of ISC2 Academic Advisory Council (10)
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Oct. 8 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Callahan Named Inaugural Chair of ISC2 Academic Advisory Council October 7, 2026 Brian Callahan, Ph.D., specialist professor of computer science and software engineering in the School of Science, has been appointed chair of the new Academic Advisory Council launched by ISC2, the global nonprofit membership organization for cybersecurity professionals. Announced Oct. 6, the council brings together cybersecurity educators, academic administrators, an more PR

N.C. State Auditor: 'North Carolina Education Lottery Factors Affecting Transfers to Education' (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued a performance audit report on Sept. 8, 2026, entitled "North Carolina Education Lottery Factors Affecting Transfers to Education": Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary Between fiscal year (FY) 2023 and FY 2025, the North Carolina Education Lottery's (NCEL) reported gross sales increased from $4.3 billion to $6.6 billion, an increase of 51% over just two years. Over that same period, annual transfers to the State's Education Lottery Fund more PR

NJIT Computing Researchers Awarded for Code Evaluation Paper (10)
NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Computing Researchers Awarded for Code Evaluation Paper October 7, 2026 Written by: Evan Koblentz Common methods of measuring how people understand programming code are being analyzed in a new way by researchers at New Jersey Institute of Technology, bringing a technique from social science into the world of computer science. Their goals are to correct what they see as flawed approaches in the study of code comprehension and more PR

Oklahoma DOT Raises Concerns Over Federal Great Corridors of Commerce Initiative (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 2, 2026 Dr. Morteza Farajian, Executive Director Build America Bureau US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Comments on the Request for Information for America's Great Corridors of Commerce, [Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269] Dr. Farajian: The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) appreciates the opport more ST

Optimum Business and the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce Announce the Grant Winners of Lifting Up Small Businesses in Woodbridge, New Jersey (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- Optimum Business, a brand of Optimum Communications, issued the following news release: * * * Optimum Business and the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce Announce the Grant Winners of Lifting up Small Businesses in Woodbridge, New Jersey 25 businesses are being awarded a $5,000 grant each, fostering both their expansion and the vitality of Woodbridge communities - NEW JERSEY (OCTOBER 7, 2026) - Optimum Business, a leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, and the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerc more PR

Pou Statement On Release of Martin Soto from ICE Detention (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pou Statement On Release of Martin Soto from ICE Detention * PATERSON, NJ - Tonight, U.S. Representative Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) celebrated the release of Martin Soto, a resident of the Ninth Congressional District who was held in ICE custody for several months. "I am so overjoyed that Martin Soto is finally freed from ICE custody," stated Rep. Nellie Pou, a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security. "Martin was undeniably targeted and mistr more PR

Princeton: Historian Thomas Conlan Receives Commendation From Japan's Foreign Minister (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 8 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Historian Thomas Conlan receives commendation from Japan's Foreign Minister By Rebekah Schroeder, Office of Communications Oct. 7, 2026 Princeton University historian Thomas Conlan has received a Japanese Foreign Minister's Commendation for promoting Japanese studies in the United States. Conlan, a professor of East Asian studies and history, has taught at Princeton since 2013. He is an expert on medieval Japanese history with research interests in war more PR

Rutgers: Medicine Called PrEP Can Prevent HIV, But Partner Reactions Might Stand in the Way (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Medicine Called PrEP Can Prevent HIV, but Partner Reactions Might Stand in the Way October 7, 2026 Rutgers researchers explore how anticipated partner reactions may influence a woman's decision to use pre-exposure prophylaxis - Fears of accusations of infidelity, the stigma surrounding HIV and causing conflict in a relationship might deter some Black women from using PrEP, a prescription medicine used to prevent HIV, according to a study led more PR

Rutgers: New Jerseyans Report More Difficulty Affording Everyday Necessities (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 8 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * New Jerseyans Report More Difficulty Affording Everyday Necessities October 7, 2026 Eight in 10 rate the national economy negatively, while three-quarters say the same of the state - New Jerseyans are reporting even deeper struggles affording basic costs these days than earlier this year, and negative feelings about the state and national economies continues to be negative, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Residents report feeling the  more PR

Rutgers: Some of Those Ancient Sea Predators Were Built for Surprise Attacks (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Some of Those Ancient Sea Predators Were Built for Surprise Attacks By Kitta MacPherson October 7, 2026 Rutgers researcher links tail shape to different hunting styles among the giant marine reptiles known as mosasaurs - Some of the giant marine reptiles that ruled the seas during the age of dinosaurs were better built for surprise attacks, while their relatives were better suited to chasing prey through open water, according to a Rutgers-le more PR

Seton Hall: The Experience Dividend (10)
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 7 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * The Experience Dividend * In the Lead magazine seeks to inform future leaders, generate global dialogue on leadership and build a community that sees more effective leadership as a prerequisite to building a better world. It is published by the Buccino Leadership Institute, developing leaders at Seton Hall for over 30 years. This edition reaffirms Seton Hall's commitment to fostering innovative, ethical and impactful leadership. Stay ahead of the cur more PR

Setonian Writer Michela DiLorenzo featured by CNBC on AI (10)
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 7 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Setonian Writer Michela DiLorenzo featured by CNBC on AI * Setonian Writer Michela DiLorenzo Featured by CNBC following a report on AI's Impact on College Graduates Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Michela DiLorenzo, a College of Human Development, Culture and Media (CHDCM) Journalism major and a writer for The Setonian, was recently interviewed by CNBC, following her reporting on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the job market for recent college  more PR

Sun Chemical Colors & Effects GmbH Achieves AEO-C Certification Confirming Its Position as a Compliant Customs Partner (10)
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 8 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news: * * * Sun Chemical Colors & Effects GmbH achieves AEO-C certification confirming its position as a compliant customs partner SOUTH NORMANTON, UK - 7th October, 2026 - Sun Chemical Colors & Effects GmbH has been granted Authorised Economic Operator - Customs Simplifications (AEO-C) certification, effective 28 June 2026. The certification, issued and granted by national customs authorities, confirms Sun Chemical's position as a reliable and compl more PR

Surety & Fidelity Association Urges Mandatory Bonds to Protect Federal Investment in America's Great Corridors (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 2, 2026 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations West Building, 5th Floor, Room W58-213 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Request for Information-America's Great Corridors of Commerce; Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269 Dear Executive Director Farajian: The Surety & Fidelity Association of America ("SFAA") is a non-profit, non-partisan tr more ST

UAlbany Launches Center for Low Atmosphere and Urban Weather (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Launches Center for Low Atmosphere and Urban Weather By Mike Nolan ALBANY, N.Y. (Oct. 7, 2026) -- The boundary layer, the lowest part of the atmosphere where we experience daily weather, has long been the hardest part to predict. A new research center at the University at Albany is working to change that, with potentially big implications for the future of autonomous air transport in the busy and sometimes turbulent airspace around cities. UAlba more PR

USTelecom Urges DOT to Protect Existing Rights-of-Way Access in Corridors of Commerce Initiative (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Page 1 BEFORE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. In the Matter of America's Great Corridors of Commerce; Request for Information Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269 COMMENTS OF USTELECOM - THE BROADBAND ASSOCIATION I. Introduction USTelecom respectfully submits these comments in response to the Request for Information ("RFI") published by the U.S. more ST

Washington & Lee University: Meet a Colleague - Bethany Ozorak (10)
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Meet a Colleague: Bethany Ozorak Bethany Ozorak serves as associate director of Community-Based Learning. October 7, 2026 Q. How long have you worked at W&L? I have worked at W&L for almost five and a half years! Q. What is the favorite aspect of your job at W&L? I enjoy working with the students. I find it rewarding to help them engage with the local community while supporting their personal and professional growth. Q. If you chose a differen more PR

World Wide Technology to Expand Technology Collaboration With Saint Louis University and Become Official Jersey Partner of Billiken Athletics (10)
HILLSBORO, Missouri, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- St. Louis University issued the following news: * * * World Wide Technology to Expand Technology Collaboration with Saint Louis University and Become Official Jersey Partner of Billiken Athletics By Jay Veteto ST. LOUIS (Oct. 7, 2026) - Saint Louis University (SLU) and World Wide Technology (WWT) announced a strategic partnership that brings together WWT's expertise in technology, artificial intelligence and data-driven decision-making with SLU's mission of education, research and community. Combined  more PR

WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Animal Abusers, and Drug Traffickers (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Animal Abusers, and Drug Traffickers * Under the leadership of President Trump, our DHS patriots have delivered the MOST SECURE border in American history WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested criminal illegal aliens convicted for sexual conduct against a child, sexual abuse of an animal, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, and other hor more PR