TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 29 -- The New Jersey Business and Industry Association posted the following news: The attorneys general from 25 states, including New Jersey, have asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to "act with urgency" to address the accuracy of pulse oximeters because of evidence of reduced efficacy of these medical devices on patients with darker skin tones. The letter to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D., the attorneys general urge the government to "require ma  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Dec. 1 -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following news: Ageism, and an older person's perception of aging, may hold the keys to a longer life, according to a new study published in The Gerontologist. The findings support previous research that shows how ageist attitudes and negative self-perceptions of aging directly affect an older person's physical and mental health. Researchers from the New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging at Rowan-Virtua Sch  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 1 -- Environment New Jersey issued the following statement on Nov. 29, 2023: * * * On Wednesday, an advance copy of the New York City MTA advisory body, the Traffic Mobility Review Board, was released, laying out the funding levels of congestion pricing that could take effect for vehicles entering Midtown and Lower Manhattan (below 60th Street) as early as next May, with congestion pricing charging set at $15 per car or light truck. * * * In response, Environment Ne  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 1 -- Environment New Jersey issued the following statement on Nov. 29, 2023: * * * Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday directed the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) to launch New Jersey's fourth offshore wind solicitation in early 2024. Gov. Murphy's action reaffirmed New Jersey's commitment to generating a 100% of its power from clean energy sources by 2035 and underscores the strength and promise of New Jersey's clean energy sector. * * * In response, En  more

BELMAR, New Jersey, Nov. 29 (TNSres) -- The National Conference of Insurance Legislators issued the following news release: The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) concluded a successful 2023 Annual National Meeting (Meeting) from November 15th - 18th in Columbus, OH. In what was the last of the organization's three National Meetings in 2023, there were 347 participants consisting of 52 legislators from 25 states, 7 first-time legislators, 6 Insurance Commissioners (or equivalent)  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 1 -- The New Jersey Business and Industry Association issued the following news: To celebrate and continue the legacy of the late Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, her family has launched the Sheila Y. Oliver Civic Association, a nonpartisan nonprofit committed to educating and developing young women of color who are interested in government, public policy, and community organizing. In addition to its core mission, the Sheila Y. Oliver Civic Association will extend its support  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 1 -- The New Jersey Business and Industry Association issued the following news: John Sarno, president of the Employers Association of New Jersey (EANJ), announced Friday will be leaving his position at the end of the month to pursue other professional and academic opportunities. Hired in 1995, Sarno is only the third chief executive in the organization's 107-year history. EANJ's board announced a search for a new chief executive in November. Known for his energy a  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 29 (TNSres) -- The New Jersey Business and Industry Association issued the following news: Less than 12% of New Jersey employers offer or plan to offer two relatively new forms of health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) that allow small businesses to offset insurance premiums for low-wage workers in the individual market, according to a study by Rutgers Center for State Health Policy. The share of small and low-wage firms offering employer-sponsored health insurance  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 1 -- The New Jersey Business and Industry Association issued the following news on Nov. 30, 2023: Citing the need to protect small employers from lawsuits and higher operating costs, NJBIA on Thursday opposed a bill that would require small businesses to comply with the job reinstatement mandate of the New Jersey Family Leave Act, which currently applies only to companies with 30 or more workers. The bill, A-5166, released by the Assembly Labor Committee, originally   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 29 (TNSres) -- The New Jersey Business and Industry Association issued the following news on Nov. 27, 2023: A year ago, historic inflation resulted in one of the most dismal outlooks from New Jersey businesses in recent memory. But NJBIA's 65th annual Business Outlook Survey for 2024 (https://lsc-pagepro.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=37294&i=809287&p=1&ver=html5), released today, shows a leveling off from the overall negativity from New Jersey's business co  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey issued the following news: * * * 36 oral and poster presentations will examine new advancements in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of blood cancers * * * Physician-scientists from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health will present an extensive array of hematology/oncology data from their clinical research program at the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meetin  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 1 -- The Counselors of Real Estate, an organization of high profile property professionals that include principals of prominent real estate, financial, legal and business advisory firms, issued the following news release: The Counselors of Real Estate, a global organization of commercial property advisors, has announced its 2024 leadership team. Anthony DellaPelle, Esq., CRE, will lead the 1,000-member group as Global Chair beginning January 1. Mr. DellaPelle is a partn  more