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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday September 15, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Urgently Calls for Action as Food Insecurity Spikes
HILLSIDE, New Jersey, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- The Community FoodBank of New Jersey, an anti-hunger and anti-poverty organization, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: * * * USDA reports the highest levels of food insecurity in the U.S. in nearly a decade * * * According to a new report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (https://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/pub-details/?pubid=109895), the number of people living in food insecure households in the U.S. increased to   more

ETS and Localized Launch Digital Badge to Prepare Today's Workforce for the Rise of Global Digital Jobs
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 11 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release: PRINCETON, NJ and CHEVY CHASE, MD (September 10, 2024) - ETS, a global education and talent solutions organization, and Localized, a career tech platform connecting emerging talent with industry experts and employers, announced that together they are launching, Anywherepro, a digital badge intended to gauge skills that are core to being an effective digital professional in remote, hybrid or distrib  more

LaMonica McIver Endorsed by LCV Action Fund for U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release: The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, which works to elect pro-environment candidates, announced today the endorsement of LaMonica McIver for the special election to the U.S. House of Representatives representing New Jersey's 10th district. "New Jersey is a leader in building a more resilient future powered by clean energy, and as president of the Newark City Counc  more

NJAMHAA Honors Individuals in Recovery and Those Working to Eliminate Stigma and Save Lives
MERCERVILLE, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- The New Jersey Association for Mental Health and Addiction Agencies issued the following news release: The New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies, Inc. (NJAMHAA) is proudly joining communities across the nation in recognizing both National Recovery Month and National Suicide Prevention Month throughout September. These observances serve as critical reminders of the importance of mental health care, the strength of those in recovery, a  more

The Andrew Goodman Foundation Commits To Empowering Voters Nationwide In 2024 With National Voter Education Week
MAHWAH, New Jersey, Sept. 13 -- The Andrew Goodman Foundation issued the following news release: * * * The Andrew Goodman Foundation Commits To Empowering Voters Nationwide In 2024 With National Voter Education Week * * * Andrew Goodman Ambassadors are hosting civic engagement events nationwide from October 7th to October 11th * * * The Andrew Goodman Foundation announced today its continued dedication to voter education and empowerment by participating in National Voter Education Week (NV  more

The Kennedy Forum Applauds the Biden-Harris Administration's Work to Ensure Equity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage
ISLAND HEIGHTS, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- The Kennedy Forum issued the following news release: * * * Sixteen years after MHPAEA, enforcement and implementation will finally be strengthened. * * * Washington, DC (September 9, 2024): Some 16 years after its passage into Federal Law, today The Kennedy Forum salutes the Biden-Harris administration's announcement of new rules governing the enforcement of our co-founder's signature legislation, The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Pari  more