Justice Department launches sweeping reforms to curb suicides in federal custody
Washington, DC – The Justice Department announced a slate of more than 50 new measures Friday aimed at reducing suicides among adults held in federal custody, unveiling one of the most extensive…
Cumberland County Launches “Cumberland ROCKS!” Initiative for Youth
BRIDGETON, NJ – The Indian Avenue School in Bridgeton recently celebrated the “Cumberland ROCKS!” event, a new initiative aimed at promoting social-emotional learning among children and youth throughout Cumberland County. Held on…
Massachusetts Launches Historic $20 Million Campaign to End Veteran Homelessness
BOSTON, MA — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today a pioneering initiative aimed at eradicating veteran homelessness across Massachusetts. The $20 million End Veteran Homelessness campaign represents the state’s most substantial investment dedicated…
Biden Admin Launches Probe Into Health Care Giant Amid Antitrust Crackdown: REPORT
Biden Admin Launches Probe Into Health Care Giant Amid Antitrust Crackdown: REPORT Will Kessler on February 27, 2024 The Biden administration in recent weeks has launched an antitrust investigation into the health…
Vulgar Outburst Gets Laugh from Toms River Councilman Quinlisk During Zoom Meeting
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A township council Zoom meeting was off the tracks from the start due to technical issues and a screaming councilman who continued shouting over his fellow elected officials,…
Biden Admin Launches Counter-Narcotics ‘Working Group’ With Beijing
Biden Admin Launches Counter-Narcotics ‘Working Group’ With Beijing Jake Smith on February 1, 2024 The Biden administration has formed a “working group” with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to counter a growing…
New Jersey Magazine Wages War Against ‘Grotesque’ Christmsas
JACKSON, NJ – There’s a new magazine in Jackson Township and it’s called the Jackson Pulse and the publishers have declared war on Christmas. The predominantly Orthodox Jewish magazine took aim at…
Newark Launches $1 Home Sale Program, Announces First Winners
Newark, NJ – Newark’s innovative initiative to boost local homeownership through selling city-owned properties for just one dollar saw its first winners on Monday. This unique program, aimed at revitalizing deteriorated properties,…
Atlantic County Launches Program to Swap Charges for Treatment in Effort to Curb Violence
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced a new initiative titled ‘Alternative Prosecution for Positive Outcomes’ on Friday. This program offers certain eligible offenders in Atlantic County the opportunity…
New Jersey Historic Trust Launches $10M Grant Program for Historic Preservation
TRENTON – The New Jersey Historic Trust (the Trust) has opened the application period for the Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund grants. Eligible non-profit organizations, as well as county, municipal, and…
US Launches New Strikes On Yemen After Houthis Continue Attacks On Shipping
US Launches New Strikes On Yemen After Houthis Continue Attacks On Shipping Micaela Burrow on January 17, 2024 The U.S. launched additional strikes on 14 missile targets in Yemen where the Houthi…
US Launches Retaliatory Airstrikes Against Houthis After Months Of Attacks In Red Sea
US Launches Retaliatory Airstrikes Against Houthis After Months Of Attacks In Red Sea Micaela Burrow on January 11, 2024 The U.S. and United Kingdom conducted retaliatory strikes against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels…
GOP Rep Launches Formal Investigation Of Austin’s Decision To Keep Hospitalization A Secret
GOP Rep Launches Formal Investigation Of Austin’s Decision To Keep Hospitalization A Secret Micaela Burrow on January 9, 2024 Republican Alabama Rep. Mike Rogers, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, launched…
D.C. Police Launches Search for Suspect in Northeast Sexual Abuse Case
WASHINGTON, DC – The Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit is actively seeking a suspect in connection with a sexual abuse incident that occurred in Northeast Washington, D.C. The event unfolded in…
Eli Lilly Launches New Obesity Drug Zepbound in U.S. Pharmacies
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announced the availability of its new obesity treatment, Zepbound, in U.S. pharmacies. The drug, priced at $550 monthly for uninsured patients, is half its list…
Jim Jordan Launches Investigation Into Georgia DA Prosecuting Trump For ‘Colluding’ With Jan 6 Committee
Jim Jordan Launches Investigation Into Georgia DA Prosecuting Trump For ‘Colluding’ With Jan 6 Committee Mary Lou Masters on December 5, 2023 House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and Rep. Barry Loudermilk of…
Atlantic City Police Department Launches Online Crime Reporting Platform
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On Monday, the Atlantic City Police Department has unveiled a new Citizen Services Program website. This platform, created in collaboration with ProPhoenix Corporation, offers citizens an alternative way…
New Jersey Launches “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign for Holiday Season
TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, in collaboration with the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS), announced today the commencement of the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled…
Evesham Township Police Department Launches “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – In an effort to reduce impaired driving incidents, the Evesham Township Police Department announced the commencement of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. Starting from December…
Massachusetts Launches Initiative to Combat Hate Crimes
BOSTON, MA — The Healey-Driscoll Administration unveiled a comprehensive initiative to address hate crimes across Massachusetts. This effort includes the formation of the Hate Crimes Awareness and Response Team (HART) by the…
New Jersey Launches AI Policy for State Employees
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy announced a new policy for State employees on the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in public services. This follows his creation of an Artificial…