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2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA
The American Baseball Coaches Association is proud to recognize the 2026 ABCA Conference Champions from eight divisions of collegiate baseball. Presented annually, the award honors NCAA, NAIA and Pacific Association Division teams that captured their conference's regular-season championship, as well as NJCAA District Cham
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Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy
(Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to ar
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AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dr
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Alianza Americas Condemns 'Inhumane' Detention Policies Following Death of Salvadoran Man at Delaney Hall
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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This has to stop now!
Another life lost as a result of inhumane immigration policies.
Democracy
Edwin Jovanny Lopez-Cornejo, a 41-year-old Salvadoran man who had been detained for six weeks on immigration grounds at Delaney Hall in New Jersey, died over the weekend. Edwin had underlying medical conditions--high
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America First Legal Launches Investigation Into New Jersey "Software Glitch" That Registered 6,600 Aliens to Vote, Hundreds Cast Ballots
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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America First Legal Launches Investigation Into New Jersey "Software Glitch" That Registered 6,600 Aliens to Vote, Hundreds Cast Ballots
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America First Legal (AFL) has launched an investigation into what New Jersey officials have described as a "software glitch" that resulted in roughly 6,600 aliens being registered to vote in American elections. AFL filed a
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American Society for Nutrition Announces 2026-2027 Leadership, Including New President Dr. Keith P. West, Jr.
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- The American Society for Nutrition issued the following news:
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American Society for Nutrition Announces 2026-2027 Leadership, Including New President Dr. Keith P. West, Jr.
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) today announced its 2026-2027 leadership, welcoming Keith P. West, Jr., DrPH, MPH, as President and introducing newly elected members of the ASN Board of Directors. Beginning August 1, 2026, these leaders will help guide ASN's scientific, education
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Americans for Tax Reform: Film Tax Credits Are Tax Bombs - Delaware Should Cut Taxes For Everyone Instead
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 4, 2026, by Kiran Subramanian:
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Film Tax Credits Are Tax Bombs. Delaware Should Cut Taxes For Everyone Instead
LIGHTS! CAMERA! Poor tax policy? This is what Delaware is about to do with its latest plan to create a film production tax credit.
On July 1st, Governor Matt Meyer signed a 30% entertainment production tax credit into law. Even with the numerous tax hikes Delawareans are already experiencing,
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 34 other attorneys general, sent a letter thanking Congress for updating the language of the Farm Bill and urging Congress to continue protecting Californians from intoxicating hemp products.
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Attorney General Bonta Urges SEC to Keep Climate Disclosure Regulations, Ensure Investments, Americans' Retirement Accounts Are Protected
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Urges SEC to Keep Climate Disclosure Regulations, Ensure Investments, Americans' Retirement Accounts Are Protected
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Rescinding the rules would not eliminate climate risk; it would only leave investors in the dark
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in opposing the Securities and Exchange Commi
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Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 4 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
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Attorney General Clark has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, o
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend or weaken the reforms Congress enacted to ad
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Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 4 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
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Press Releases
(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong announced today that he co-led a coalition of 34 attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of
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Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Casper, WY
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Aug. 4 [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 Casper, WY
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Author Craig Johnson to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Friday, August 7th, 2026
Casper, WY - August 3rd, 2026 -Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new Casper, WY bookstore on Friday, August 7th. Th
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BART Highlights Major Improvements in Safety Cleanliness Accessibility and Service Reliability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 3, 2026
Jamie Pfister
Acting Executive Director
Federal Transit Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
RE: Docket No. FTA-2026-0232, Request for Information on Family Friendly Transit
Dear Acting Executive Director Pfister:
The San Francisco
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BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Changing Compensation Costs in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area June 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.3 percent in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Lori
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Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: States Should Support an Energy System That Is Affordable, Safe, and Reliable for All
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on Aug. 4, 20226, by Rachel Jacobson, lead researcher of state climate policy on the State Fiscal Policy Team, and Mikaela Tajo, climate policy analyst on the Federal Fiscal Policy Team:
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States Should Support an Energy System That Is Affordable, Safe, and Reliable for All
They Can Start Now, in Their 2026 Legislative Sessions
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Everyone deserves affordable, reliable, safe, and clean energy to
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Columbia Law School: Professor Joshua Mitts on Prediction Markets and Informed Trading
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- The Columbia Law School posted the following news:
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Professor Joshua Mitts on Prediction Markets and Informed Trading
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Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are booming. With about $24 billion in monthly global trading volume in April 2026 alone, prediction markets offer users the ability to bet on the occurrence of events as large as election outcomes and as small as high temperatures on a given day in a specific location. But Joshua Mitts, David J. Greenwa
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Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Long-Term Study Suggests Landfill Methane Emissions Are Far Higher Than Estimates
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news:
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Long-Term Study Suggests Landfill Methane Emissions Are Far Higher Than Estimates
The study used continuous ground-based measurements to determine that landfill methane emissions are likely much higher than current assessments.
Highlights
* Researchers tracked methane emissions from a major New Jersey landfill for more than two years.
* Emissions were highest in winter and low
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Community Catalyst Continues Multi-State Health Justice Initiative Following Wins on Healthcare, Paid Leave and Child Care
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Community Catalyst issued the following news release:
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Community Catalyst Continues Multi-State Health Justice Initiative Following Wins on Healthcare, Paid Leave and Child Care
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Aug. 5, 2026
Contact: Jack Cardinal, jcardinal@communitycatalyst.org
BOSTON, MA -Community Catalyst, the nation's leading health justice advocacy organization, today announced the launch of Voices for Health Justice 3.0 (Voices), the next phase in
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Connecticut Department of Transportation Supports National Standard for Family Friendly Transit Customer Experience Surveys
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation
2800 Berlin Turnpike
P.O. Box 317546
Newington, CT 06131-7546
860-594-3000
CT.GOV/DOT
August 3, 2026
Jamie Pfister, Acting Executive Director
Federal Transit Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re:
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Crapo Calls for Improvements to H-2A Guest Worker Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Calls for Improvements to H-2A Guest Worker Program
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Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined a bicameral group of lawmakers in urging the federal agencies responsible for administering the H-2A agricultural guest worker program to make changes to improve its effectiveness.
In a letter to the secretaries of the U.S. Departments of Labor (DOL), State (DOS) and Homeland Security (D
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Empire Center: New York's Electricity Prices Climb to Third Highest in the U.S.
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 6 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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New York's electricity prices climb to third highest in the U.S.
Empire Center's Energy Data Bulletin shows New York households paid the third-highest residential electricity prices in the country in May 2026, trailing only Hawaii and California.
The latest U.S. Energy Information Administration data put New York's residential electricity prices at 29.93 cents per kilo
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FAA Rule Proposal on Drone Operations Sparks Support and Recommendations From Asylon
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
www.AsylonRobotics.com
Redefining the standard for Automated Physical Security through the use of Humans, Robots, and AI.
Asylon Incorporated
52 Buttonwood Street
Norristown, PA 19401
3 August 2026
Submitted Electronically via Regulations.gov
Docket Operations, M-30
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New
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FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for airports across the United States to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations.
The rule updates 14 CFR Part 97 and incorporates by reference revised flight procedures that respond to changes in the National Airspace System, including
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Faculty Resolution in Recognition of Danielle M. Conway
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Faculty Resolution in Recognition of Danielle M. Conway
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WHEREAS Danielle M. Conway served as Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law at Penn
State Dickinson Law from 2019-2026, leading the law school through ground-breaking and
tumultuous events, and through which she displayed fierce devotion to the law school and the people
in it, tireless resolve and patience, c
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Governor Sherrill Nominates Michael Embrich to Serve as New Jersey's First Veteran Advocate
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release:
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Governor Sherrill Nominates Michael Embrich to Serve as New Jersey's First Veteran Advocate
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Navy Veteran and Longtime Advocate Will Lead Newly Established Independent Office
TRENTON - Governor Mikie Sherrill today announced the nomination of Michael Embrich to serve as New Jersey's first Veteran Advocate. Upon confirmation by the Senate, Embrich will lead the Office of the Veteran Ad
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Hampton Roads Transit Details Family Friendly Transit Service Quality Improvements and Metrics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 3, 2026
The Honorable Matthew Cahill
Acting Deputy Administrator
Federal Transit Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE Washington, DC 20590
RE:
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Request for Information (RFI) Family-
Friendly Transit: Service Quality Performa
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Henderson Nevada Agencies Urges FAA to Implement Risk-Based UAS Flight Restrictions for Water Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- 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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August 3, 2026
Ms. Michelle Ferritto
Docket of Operations
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20590
Re: Comments on FAA NPRM - Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned
Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facili
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Is a Federal Autism Committee Ignoring Vaccine-Autism Research?
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 6 -- 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 news:
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Is a Federal Autism Committee Ignoring Vaccine-Autism Research?
A draft strategic plan released last month by a federal autism committee outlines a framework for developing "precision" medical treatment and supporting better long-term care for autistic people -- but, accordi
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It's Time Ocean City Hermit Crab Races Are Run by Robots, Says PETA
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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It's Time Ocean City Hermit Crab Races Are Run by Robots, says PETA
Ocean City, N.J. - Ahead of the Ocean City Miss Crustacean Beauty Pageant and Hermit Crab Races, PETA today sent a letter to Mayor Jay Gillian with a proposal that's sure to make waves: Retire the crustacean contest and replace it with crab-friendly activities such as races featuring robot crabs--which PETA is hap
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Kean Assists in Reopening Senior Care Facility, Complete Care Willow Creek
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Kean Assists in Reopening Senior Care Facility, Complete Care Willow Creek
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(August 5, 2026) SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - On Monday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) visited the newly reopened Complete Care at Willow Creek, the only long-term care facility for seniors with traumatic brain injuries in New Jersey. He was joined by leadership from Complete Care and staff at the new facility.
In Septem
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.65M Sale of Net-Leased Childcare Facility in the Fort Myers MSA
ENCINO, California, Aug. 6 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.65M Sale of Net-Leased Childcare Facility in the Fort Myers MSA
NORTH PORT, Fla.- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased childcare facility, occupied by La Petite Academy, in North Port, Florida. The
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McIver Statement on Report of Latest Death at Delaney Hall
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Aug. 5, 2026:
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McIver Statement on Report of Latest Death at Delaney Hall
NEWARK, N.J. - Amid reports that another detainee has died in ICE custody at Delaney Hall, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) released the following statement:
"Reports that another person has died in ICE custody at Delaney Hall are heartbreaking and deeply disturbing--but tragically, they're not unexpected. This is a pa
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repea
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MTA Urges Expanded, Objective Metrics and Use of Existing Data for Family-Friendly Transit Evaluation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 3, 2026
Ms. Jamie Pfister
Acting Executive Director
Federal Transit Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Docket No. FTA-2026-0232 (Request for Information on Family-Friendly Transit)
Dear Acting Executive Director Pfister:
The New York S
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N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers From Intoxicating Hemp Products
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 6 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers from Intoxicating Hemp Products
Attorney General John M. Formella, working as part of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from across the country, is urging Congress to preserve recent federal hemp reforms and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or
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N.J. A.G. Davenport: State Board of Medical Examiners Permanently Revokes License of Gloucester County Pain Management Doctor Convicted of Illegally Distributing Opioids
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 6 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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State Board of Medical Examiners Permanently Revokes License of Gloucester County Pain Management Doctor Convicted of Illegally Distributing Opioids
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (Division) announced today that the State Board of Medical Examiners (Board) has permanently revoked the license of a Gloucester County phys
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N.J. Education Dept.: Sherrill Administration Announces Statewide School Funding Outreach Effort to Strengthen Opportunity for Students
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 6 -- The New Jersey Department of Education issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Sherrill Administration Announces Statewide School Funding Outreach Effort to Strengthen Opportunity for New Jersey Students
NJDOE-Led Initiative Begins with Online Public Learning Series, Stakeholder Sessions, and Creation of Statewide Steering Committee
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The Sherrill Administration today announced the launch of a statewide stakeholder-driven effort to overhaul Ne
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N.J. Environmental Protection Dept. Adds Historic 22-Acre Property to Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Celebration of Nation's 250th Anniversary
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 6 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release:
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DEP ADDS HISTORIC 22-ACRE PROPERTY TO MONMOUTH BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK IN CELEBRATION OF NATION'S 250th ANNIVERSARY
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has acquired and preserved a historically important 22-acre property as an addition to Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak announced today.
The DEP's Green Acres Program pu
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N.J. Labor & Workfoce Development Dept.: Awards $1.48 Million in Grant Funding to Expand Construction Career Pathways for Women and Minorities
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release:
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NJDOL Awards $1.48 Million in Grant Funding to Expand Construction Career Pathways for Women and Minorities
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) Office of Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning has awarded $1.48 million in total grant funding to four organizations working to expand construction career access for women and minority
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NiCE Exceeds Revenue Guidance Range, Reporting 8% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth in Second Quarter 2026
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 5 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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NiCE Exceeds Revenue Guidance Range, Reporting 8% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth in Second Quarter 2026
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* Total revenue growth driven by 12.6% year over year cloud revenue growth
* International revenue increased 22% year over year (21% in constant currency)
* Company raises full-year 2026 EPS guidance
Hoboken, New Jersey, Augus
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces $469 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing Scheme
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably r
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Reps. Ritchie Torres and George Latimer Conduct Oversight Visit at Delaney Hall
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Reps. Ritchie Torres and George Latimer Conduct Oversight Visit at Delaney Hall
NEWARK, NJ - Today, Congressmen Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and George Latimer (NY-16) conducted a Congressional oversight visit at the Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey. Delaney Hall is the largest immigration detention facility on the East Coast. The facility, which is privately owned
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Rowan College of South Jersey expands opportunities for Gloucester County Police Academy Graduates
SEWELL, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- The Rowan College of South Jersey posted the following news:
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Rowan College of South Jersey expands opportunities for Gloucester County Police Academy Graduates
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Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) has announced a new educational opportunity for graduates of the Gloucester County Police Academy. Under the new Articulation Agreement, signed Aug. 5 at RCSJ Gloucester Campus, eligible academy graduates can receive 22 college credits that can be applied to an
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Rowan researchers use 3D printing to study bone cancer cell behavior
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Rowan researchers use 3D printing to study bone cancer cell behavior
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In some cancers, tumor cells recruit healthy stem cells to take their side. This conversion appears to follow an exchange of chemical signals-the cellular version of conversation-that persuades the stem cells to aid the malignancy's growth.
Andrea Vernengo, Ph.D., associate professor of chemical and biomedical engineering in the Henry M.
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Rutgers University: Living-Learning Community For Fostering Latino Student Success
NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 6 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Living-Learning Community For Fostering Latino Student Success
Rutgers University-Newark's Honors Living-Learning Community (HLLC) has been named as a national model for its innovative approach and success in fostering access to excellence for Latino students and others.
The HLLC is one of 11 programs nationwide recognized by Excelencia in Education as an Example of Excelencia. It is the only national effort ho
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Rutgers: Damaging Coastal Storm Conditions Have Become Twice as Frequent at a New Jersey Beach Since 1979
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Damaging Coastal Storm Conditions Have Become Twice as Frequent at a New Jersey Beach Since 1979
A Rutgers study offers evidence of increasing erosion risk along the Mid-Atlantic coast
By Kitta MacPherson
Storm conditions capable of causing major coastal erosion at New Jersey's North Beach on Sandy Hook are occurring about twice as often as they did in 1979, according to Rutgers researchers. Th
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 6 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 34 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to maintain the November 2025 federal redefinition of hemp.
In a letter sent to congressional leadership and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Co
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Santa Monica Big Blue Bus Highlights Family Friendly Transit Data Needs Including Safety Cleanliness Accessibility Real-Time Service and Reliability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 3, 2026
Docket Management Facility
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave. SE,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Docket FTA-2026-0232
City of Santa Monica Big Blue Bus response to the USDOT Federal Transit
Administration Request for Information - Fam
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Spotlight On: John O'Hara
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- Stockton University posted the following news:
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Spotlight On: John O'Hara
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Galloway, N.J. -As the nation prepared to commemorate its 250th anniversary, John O'Hara spent a year researching and writing a permanent exhibition that brings the evolving promise of American democracy home to South Jersey.
O'Hara, a professor of Critical Thinking & First-Year Studies at Stockton, served as the lead researcher and principal author for "The Declaration's Promise
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Springfield College Alumna Shares Her Passion for Special Olympics New Jersey
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 -- Springfield College issued the following news:
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Springfield College Alumna Shares Her Passion for Special Olympics New Jersey
By: Damon Markiewicz
For Patricia Hughes-Gray Siegel '94, G'95, experiencing the 2026 Special Olympics USA Unified Games felt like stepping into a world where teamwork, joy, and pure competitive spirit came together in the most powerful way.
The Special Olympics USA Games are a premier national multi-sport event held every f
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Sun Chemical Expands Glacier Family With Glacier Exterior Ceramic White S1303M Effect Pigment
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Aug. 6 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news:
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Sun Chemical expands Glacier(TM) Family with Glacier(TM) Exterior Ceramic White S1303M effect pigment
Sun Chemical has expanded its Glacier(TM) family portfolio with the introduction of Glacier(TM) Exterior Ceramic White S1303M, which enables a subtle satin effect for intensely pure white shades. The latest edition is treated with Sun Chemical's established chrome-free surface treatment (CF
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Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread conspiracies to inflate
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Three UNM pre-law students selected to participate in 2026 National Model Constitutional Convention
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 4 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news:
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Three UNM pre-law students selected to participate in 2026 National Model Constitutional Convention
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Three University of New Mexico pre-law students were invited to participate in the Model Constitutional Convention at Washington University in St. Louis in May. Tatiana James, Nathan Sweeten and Valeska Kubiak were invited to participate in the event, which explores the process of amending the Un
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Two Princeton Seminary Staff Honored at Hymn Society Annual Conference
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- The Princeton Theological Seminary issued the following news:
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Two Princeton Seminary Staff Honored at Hymn Society Annual Conference
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During the Hymn Society's Annual Conference -hosted this year by Princeton Theological Seminary from July 19-22 -two members of the Seminary's chapel leadership team received major recognition. Dr. Melissa Haupt, Assistant Director of Worship, was inaugurated as the organization's new president. Dr. Martin Tel, C.F. Seab
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Va. A.G. Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
Lawsuit challenges unlawful tariffs that are increasing costs for Virginians and exacerbating the existing cost crisis
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Attorney General Jones joined a coalition of 25 states in filing another lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on A
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Wealth Of The Philippines' 50 Richest On Forbes List Drops 8% To US$79 Billion
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release:
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Wealth Of The Philippines' 50 Richest On Forbes List Drops 8% To US$79 Billion
Enrique Razon Jr. takes the No. 1 spot for the first time
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SINGAPORE - The combined net wealth of tycoons on the 2026 Forbes list of the Philippines' 50 Richest fell by 8% to US$79 billion, from $86 billion last year. The complete list can be found here and in the August issue of Forbes Asia.
In the first quarter of 2026, t
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