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'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:
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'People over profit margins': PA House Democrats renew commitment to energy affordability with bill package to protect consumers
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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:
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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
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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:
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Activist Urges Students to Carry Hamer's Legacy Forward
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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:
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Alumnus Launches Nonprofit Focused on Information Integrity
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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:
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American Farmland Trust Announces Winners of the 18th Annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm)
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(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:
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition in Opposing Trump Administration's Cruel Gutting of Head Start Standards
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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:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO GUT HEAD START STANDARDS
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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:
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Attorney General Sunday Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi, Other Prediction Markets
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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:
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Attorney General Weiser opposes Trump administration proposal to gut Head Start standards
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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:
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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.:
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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:
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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:
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Congressman Van Drew Announces Townsends Inlet Dredging
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Kean Delivers $1 Million in Federal Funds to Hopatcong for Lead Service Line Replacements
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(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:
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Kean Delivers $560,000 in Federal Funds to Mount Arlington for Memorial Pond Stormwater Dredging
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(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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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
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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:
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Pou Statement On Release of Martin Soto from ICE Detention
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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:
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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:
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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
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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:
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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
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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:
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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
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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:
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The Experience Dividend
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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:
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Setonian Writer Michela DiLorenzo featured by CNBC on AI
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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:
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WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Animal Abusers, and Drug Traffickers
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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
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