Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey
ACC, AMC Team wins Department of War small business awards
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 31 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news:
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ACC, AMC Team wins Department of War small business awards
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PICATINNY ARSENAL, New Jersey -The Army Materiel Command Office of Small Business Programs team, which features Army Contracting Command personnel Gherin Fracasso, Anthony Piccolo, and Suzanne Anderson from ACC-New Jersey, earned several Department of War and Department of the Army Small Business Awards for their achievements in
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Efforts to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 1 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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AG Mayes Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Efforts to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and would mak
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Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Commack, NY
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, July 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release:
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Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Commack, NY
Author Jen Calonita to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
Commack, NY - Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the opening of its new Commack, NY bookstore on Wednesday, August 5th.
The new Barnes & Nob
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Booker, Kim Lead Delegation Urging Approval of New Jersey's Appeal for Federal Disaster Assistance After Initial Request Was Denied
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker, Kim Lead Delegation Urging Approval of New Jersey's Appeal for Federal Disaster Assistance After Initial Request Was Denied
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U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim led members of the New Jersey congressional delegation in urging President Donald J. Trump to approve Governor Mikie Sherrill's appeal of FEMA's denial of the State's request for a Major Disaster Declaration following the devas
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Congressman Van Drew Demands Answers from Atlantic City Electric Over Another Bill Increase
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Van Drew Demands Answers from Atlantic City Electric Over Another Bill Increase
Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Atlantic City Electric (ACE) demanding answers after the company notified customers that the average monthly electric bill could increase from approximately $158 to $184. The notice states that the increase includes an additional $23 in electric supply cost
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Ex-ICE New York Field Office Deputy Director Mechkowski Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following written testimony by Scott Mechkowski, former deputy director of the New York Field Office at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Enforcement and Removal Operations, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "False Narratives Surrounding Conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center":
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Chairman Van Drew, Ranking Member Crockett, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportu
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Federal Government's Settlement Seeks to Shield Chemours From Consequences of Its PFAS Pollution and Abandons Communities, Says SELC
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 31 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release:
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Federal government's settlement seeks to shield Chemours from consequences of its PFAS pollution and abandons communities, says SELC
Federal government's false claim of a $450M settlement and leniency is troubling amid EPA advisory board selections, Chemours' expansion plans, and lack of relief for North Carolina
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-- EPA's proposed settlement with Chemours f
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Federal Register: Maritime Administration Issues Information Collection Notice on Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Tanker Security Program
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration issued the following information collection:
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MARAD invites public comments on its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0554 (Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Tanker Security Program) is used to evaluate the eligibil
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Federation for American Immigration Reform Border Security Advisor Del Cueto Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following written testimony by Art Del Cueto, border security advisor of the Federation for American Immigration Reform, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "False Narratives Surrounding Conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center." ICE is the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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I. INTRODUCTION
The protests at the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey represent
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First Health Care Declination Under DOJ's New Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news:
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First Health Care Declination Under DOJ's New Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy
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On July 29, 2026, the Department of Justice's ("DOJ") National Fraud Enforcement Division and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey announced the first healthcare sector declination under DOJ's new Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Pol
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Former Federal Law Enforcement Officer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $340,000 Cash from Elderly Scam Victims
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 31 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Former Federal Law Enforcement Officer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $340,000 Cash from Elderly Scam Victims
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BOSTON - A former U.S. Postal Inspector has pleaded guilty to stealing over $340,000 cash from packages mailed by elderly victims of lottery fraud scams, laundering some of the cash and failing to report it to the IRS.
Scott Kelley, 52, of Pembrok
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Greenberg Traurig Represents Madison River Capital Partners in Connection with Investment in Pro-Max
MIAMI, Florida, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Represents Madison River Capital Partners in Connection with Investment in Pro-Max
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NEW YORK- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Madison River Capital (MRC) in connection with its investment in Pro-Max Restoration & Paint Corp. (Pro-Max).
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, Pro-Max is a leading provider of structural
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High school students immerse themselves in medicine through CMSRU's MEDacademy
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, July 31 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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High school students immerse themselves in medicine through CMSRU's MEDacademy
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From exploring medical specialties to presenting original research, 51 high school students spent part of their summer gaining firsthand experience in medicine through Cooper Medical School of Rowan University's (CMSRU) MEDacademy. The four-week summer day program introduces rising high school juniors and seniors to medical educa
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Kudlow on Fox Business Network
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Kudlow on Fox Business Network
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Kudlow on Fox Business Network to discussIran's failed attack on U.S. military forces, the impending American response, the Republican agenda ahead of the 2026 Midterms, and the importance of passing the SAVE America Act.
Key Excerpts on Iran strikes:
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "It's the combination
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Kean Visits Branchburg to Spotlight $2.25 Million in Federal Funds for New Emergency Operations Center
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Kean Visits Branchburg to Spotlight $2.25 Million in Federal Funds for New Emergency Operations Center
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(July 31, 2026) BRANCHBURG, NJ - On Thursday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) met with Branchburg officials during a walkthrough of Branchburg's future Emergency Operations Center. Congressman Kean secured $2,250,000 in the House Appropriations bill for the facility through the FY27 Commu
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Lawler To Improve Recycling Data, Expand Access To Recycling Nationwide With New Bill
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Lawler To Improve Recycling Data, Expand Access To Recycling Nationwide With New Bill
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Washington, D.C. - 7/31/26... This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gotthiemer (NJ-05) introduced the Recycling Infrastructure and Data Accountability Act, legislation that would direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study the feasibility of establishing a standardized national databas
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
Coalition Sues Over Federal Rule That Reinstates Provisions Blocked by a Federal Court and Adds New Harmful Changes
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. Distri
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Menendez, Schakowsky, and Clarke Reintroduce Legislation to Restore FTC Authority to Return Money to Defrauded Consumers
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Menendez, Schakowsky, and Clarke Reintroduce Legislation to Restore FTC Authority to Return Money to Defrauded Consumers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Rob Menendez, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), and Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (NY-09) reintroduced the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act to restore the Federal Trade Commission's ("FTC") Section 13(b) consumer protection author
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues to Protect Health Insurance Coverage
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 1 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Sues to Protect Health Insurance Coverage
Co-Leads Lawsuit to Prevent Damage to New Jersey Healthcare
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today co-led the filing of a lawsuit challenging a federal rule that illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA), making health insurance more expensive and harder to obtain for million
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New Jersey Awards First Round of Rural Health Transformation Grants
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 31 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release:
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New Jersey Awards First Round of Rural Health Transformation Grants
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TRENTON - Governor Mikie Sherrill today announced the first round of grant awards through New Jersey's Rural Health Transformation Program (NJRHT), investing $83 million in projects that aim to strengthen healthcare access and improve health outcomes for residents living in rural communities across the state.
The a
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NHTSA Reviews Robomart Request for Automated Driving System Vehicle Safety Exemption
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received an application from Robomart Inc., Santa Monica, California, seeking a temporary exemption from several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 500 requirements for its automated driving system-equipped low-speed vehicle.
The application would allow deployment of the vehicles without a human driver onboard. The agency said it is conducting an initial review and has
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Oil Majors EExxon and Chevron latest profits come as extreme heat and rising living costs squeeze households
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 31 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release:
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Oil Majors EExxon and Chevron latest profits come as extreme heat and rising living costs squeeze households
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As communities across the globe confront devastating wildfires and endure record-breaking heatwaves and rising household costs, analysts expect US oil and gas companies Chevron and
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Penn State-World Campus Issues Commentary: Why Future of Enterprise AI Is Systems Engineering Problem
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Pennsylvania State University World campus issued the following commentary by Raghu Sangwan, professor of software engineering in the School of Graduate Professional Studies:
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Why the Future of Enterprise AI Is a Systems Engineering Problem
For organizations that want to harness the full potential of AI, the key is to shift from an experimentation mindset and focus on establishing a strong engineering framework.
By Dr. Raghu Sangwan
We are in t
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Report From U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration: New York Penn Station Service Optimization Study
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- New York Penn Station Service Optimization Study - A report from U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration - June 2026 (75 pages)
Here are excerpts:
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ... iii
1 Introduction ... 1-1
1.1 Phase I Study Area ... 1-2
1.2 Scope of Work ... 1-4
2 Existing Conditions ... 2-6
2.1 Station History and Governance ... 2-6
2.2 Future Infrastructure ... 2-12
2.3 Train Operations ... 2-14
2.4 Base Case
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Sen. Banks Delivers Remarks on the Senate Floor Calling for Immediate Action to Protect American Elections
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following floor remarks on July 29, 2026:
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Banks Delivers Remarks on the Senate Floor Calling for Immediate Action to Protect American Elections
Today, Senator Banks (R-Ind.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor calling for immediate action to secure America's elections. He warned that foreign adversaries, particularly Communist China, are actively working to interfere with America's elections and urged Congress to pass the SA
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Senator Coons, Colleagues Launch Investigation Into Trump Administration's Campaign to Kill Offshore Wind Projects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Senator Coons, colleagues launch investigation into Trump administration's campaign to kill offshore wind projects
"Administration's actions will kill more than 30,000 jobs and raise energy costs"
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U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Angus King (I-Maine), and Martin Heinrich (D-M.N.) launched an investi
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Senators Kim and Husted Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Children from AI Companion Chatbots
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Senators Kim and Husted Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Children from AI Companion Chatbots
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Jon Husted (R-OH) introduced the Children Harmed by AI Technology (CHAT) Act 2.0. to establish a federal framework to protect minors from harms associated with companion artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots through a tiered, risk-based approach.
The bip
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Temple University: Historic year of philanthropy
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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A historic year of philanthropy
Temple University raised $214 million in gifts in fiscal year 2026, its highest ever total during a single year. This well exceeds the previous annual record of $133 million, which was set last year.
Over the previous decade, from 2014 to 2024, Temple averaged just over $95 million in annual giving per year. In the last two years, the university has had a strong start to
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VHB Earns Three Distinguished Engineering Awards in New Jersey
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, July 31 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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VHB Earns Three Distinguished Engineering Awards in New Jersey
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VHB received three Distinguished Engineering Awards from the New Jersey Alliance for Action, recognizing projects that demonstrate engineering excellence and advance capital construction, infrastruc
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Zoox Wins Exemption for Driverless Robotaxi Without Traditional Vehicle Controls
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has granted Zoox Inc., Foster City, California, a temporary exemption from portions of eight Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, allowing the company to manufacture and commercially deploy up to 2,500 autonomous robotaxis each year for two years despite the vehicles not meeting selected federal vehicle equipment requirements.
The exemption takes effect July 31, 2026, and rema
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