CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 10 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following news release: Terminally ill Illinoisans and advocacy groups praised lawmakers for introducing compassionate legislation Friday that would allow mentally capable, terminally ill adults to have the option to get prescription medication to peacefully end unbearable suffering. Illinois residents who support the End of Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act are urging the Legislature to pass it d more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Advanced Medical Technology Association issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2024: Today, AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, announced Kelvyn Cullimore, President and CEO of BioUtah, will serve as the next chair of the State Medtech Alliance (SMTA). The Alliance is a consortium of state and regional trade associations representing their local medical technology companies. Cullimore succeeds Dean Paranicas, who previously served as President and CEO of the Health more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The National Association of Secretaries of State issued the following news release: The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) presented the 2023 Margaret Chase Smith American Democracy Award for political courage posthumously to Ms. Laura Wooten. Starting in 1939 at the age of 18 until her death in March 2019, she enthusiastically served as a poll worker in every primary and general election for 79 consecutive years in the state of New Jersey. The award was more PR

VINELAND, New Jersey, Feb. 10 -- Inspira Health, a health care provider, delivering continuum of primary, acute and advanced care services, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2024: Today, Inspira Health announced that Brianna Donahue has joined the organization as Director of Policy and Government Affairs. She will work alongside Inspira's Chief Philanthropy Officer and SVP of External Affairs, Robin Walton, to represent Inspira at local, state, and federal legislative levels - collec more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today welcomed Union City passing a ceasefire in Palestine resolution and urged the Newark Council to follow their lead. At least 48 cities across the U.S. have passed symbolic resolutions calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, with six others passing resolutions advocating more broadly for peace. In a stat more PR

NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, New Jersey, Feb. 9 -- The Center for a Humane Economy issued the following news release: As details emerged of a dogfighting ring discovered over the weekend in Monmouth County, Wayne Pacelle of Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy said that key members of New Jersey's Congressional delegation have been at work for months on a plan to address rampant dogfighting and cockfighting in New Jersey and throughout the nation. The Monmouth case of cruelty to ani more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 9 -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing many of the world's largest companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and other global sustainability challenges, issued the following news release: Major businesses, employers, and trade groups applaud a new agreement between nine states to collectively work to reduce climate pollution from buildings in the coming years. California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Massachuse more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 8 (TNSres) -- Cooper University Health Care issued the following news release: Cooper University Health Care has been recognized as a Surgical Quality Partner by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), highlighting the institution's unwavering commitment to delivering the highest standards of surgical care. "Our designation as an ACS Surgical Quality Partner underscores our dedication to adhering to the most rigorous standards in surgical quality," said Francis R. Spit more PR

MULLICA HILL, New Jersey, Feb. 6 -- Inspira Health, a health care provider, delivering continuum of primary, acute and advanced care services, issued the following news release: Inspira Health today announced the appointment of Matthew Warner, MD, MBA, CPE, FACEP, FAAEM, as Chief Medical Officer of Inspira Medical Centers Vineland and Elmer, and Inspira Health Center Bridgeton, effective immediately. Dr. Warner will provide medical oversight, expertise and leadership to ensure the delivery of a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The National Partnership for Women and Families issued the following news release: New analysis from the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) highlights the positive impacts on families and state economies when workers have access to state-implemented paid family and medical leave programs that provide workers the ability to address their own serious health needs, care for a family member with a major illness, injury or disability, or to welcome a new child. So more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 6 -- The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement on Feb. 5, 2024, by President and CEO Tom Bracken: * * * The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce enthusiastically congratulates Gov. Phil Murphy, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the entire New Jersey and New York team involved in bringing the FIFA World Cup 26(TM) Final to MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase the assets and capabilities of our state. more PR