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NJ Assembly Votes June 11 on Reproductive Health Shield Law, as Enforcement Gaps Persist

NJ Assembly Votes June 11 on Reproductive Health Shield Law, as Enforcement Gaps Persist

S2260 creates new crime protecting providers and out-of-state patients; agencies lack specific guidance for implementation.TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey's Democratic-controlled...

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Menendez Blasts Trump for 'Broken Promise' on Gas Prices as NJ Families Pay the Price

Menendez Blasts Trump for 'Broken Promise' on Gas Prices as NJ Families Pay the Price

TRENTON, N.J. — As gas prices climb toward $4 per gallon across New Jersey, U.S. Representative Rob Menendez (D, NJ-08)...

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Booker Criticizes Trump EPA’s Proposed Changes to PFAS Drinking Water Rules

Booker Criticizes Trump EPA’s Proposed Changes to PFAS Drinking Water Rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is leading a social media campaign against the Trump administration’s latest environmental...

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NJ Senator Andy Kim Attacks Reported Trump IRS Deal as '$1.8B Slush Fund'

NJ Senator Andy Kim Attacks Reported Trump IRS Deal as '$1.8B Slush Fund'

Kim calls reported settlement 'outrageous weaponization of government' as Trump moves to dismiss $10B tax return leak lawsuit. WASHINGTON, D.C. —...

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Federal SNAP Overhaul Threatens Benefit Loss for Thousands in New Jersey

Federal SNAP Overhaul Threatens Benefit Loss for Thousands in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — The 785,810 New Jersey residents who rely on food assistance face benefit reductions or a complete loss...

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Mejia Wins NJ-11 by 20 Points on Essex County Dominance; Morris County Remains Tight as November Rematch Looms

Mejia Wins NJ-11 by 20 Points on Essex County Dominance; Morris County Remains Tight as November Rematch Looms

MORRISTOWN—Democrat Analilia Mejia, a former union organizer who served as Bernie Sanders' 2020 National Political Director, has defeated Republican Joe...

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Paterson Councilman Alex Mendez Cleared of Voter Fraud Charges 27 Days Before Mayor's Race; Faces 16-Day Post-Election Appeal Window

Paterson Councilman Alex Mendez Cleared of Voter Fraud Charges 27 Days Before Mayor's Race; Faces 16-Day Post-Election Appeal Window

PATERSON—In 27 days, Paterson could elect Third Ward Councilman Alex Mendez, freshly cleared of voter fraud charges, mayor of their...

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Hudson County Lowers Threshold for Union Labor Agreements in Public Projects

Hudson County Lowers Threshold for Union Labor Agreements in Public Projects

Hudson County Lowers Threshold for Union Labor Agreements in Public ProjectsJERSEY CITY— Hudson County Executive Craig Guy has signed a...

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Morris County Extends Tax Freeze to Seven Years, Bucking NJ Trend

Morris County Extends Tax Freeze to Seven Years, Bucking NJ Trend

MORRISTOWN — Property taxes are rising almost everywhere in New Jersey. Morris County is not among them.The all-Republican Board of...

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NJ Judge Halts Perth Amboy's $110M Seizure, Rules City Manufactured 'Blight' to Aid Developer

NJ Judge Halts Perth Amboy's $110M Seizure, Rules City Manufactured 'Blight' to Aid Developer

PERTH AMBOY—The events began in April 2024, when Mayor Helmin Caba stood before the Perth Amboy City Council and announced...

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