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Prosecutors say messages between Sen. Menendez, wife reveal details of Egypt-focused scheme
Prosecutors say the messages show how Nadine Menendez served as an intermediary in schemes that prompted them to indict the senator. The post Prosecutors say messages between Sen. Menendez, wife reveal details of Egypt-focused scheme appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Danish firm pays New Jersey $125M over wind farm withdrawal
New Jersey reached a settlement with Ørsted months after it pulled plans for two 1,100 megawatt wind farms, citing financial conditions. The post Danish firm pays New Jersey $125M over wind farm withdrawal appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Early voting begins Wednesday as House, Senate primaries loom
Few of the state's congressional primaries are expected to be competitive, though political observers are watching the 3rd and 8th districts. The post Early voting begins Wednesday as House, Senate primaries loom appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Amid mental health crisis, new compact allows social workers to practice across state lines
America is facing a shortage of social workers and other mental health providers. The post Amid mental health crisis, new compact allows social workers to practice across state lines appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
New solar will help keep power on during scorching summer, report says
Experts on America's electric grid warn that a scorching summer could lead to a shortage of power generation in some region. The post New solar will help keep power on during scorching summer, report says appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
A bipartisan push to make air travel easier for new parents packing breast milk and formula
As the summer travel season approaches, new parents may be navigating airports with their babies — and the complexities of keeping them fed. Despite federal guidelines for airport agents laying out how to treat nursing moms, stories about problem encounters with security sometimes go viral. In 2023, actress and singer Keke Palmer said she was […] The post A bipartisan push to make air travel easier for new parents packing breast milk and formula appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Doctors urge U.S. Supreme Court to include abortion as stabilizing care under federal law
The court is deciding whether a federal law protects doctors who provide abortions as “stabilizing treatment” during a medical emergency. The post Doctors urge U.S. Supreme Court to include abortion as stabilizing care under federal law appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
As Memorial Day weekend kicks off, Gov. Murphy touts boardwalk investments
Boardwalk improvements are underway in 18 towns stretching from Cape May to Long Branch, state officials said Friday. The post As Memorial Day weekend kicks off, Gov. Murphy touts boardwalk investments appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Rutgers president takes heat in Congress over handling of Gaza encampments
Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway’s testimony in front of the Republican-led House education committee came as lawmakers continue to grill university presidents over the Gaza encampments The post Rutgers president takes heat in Congress over handling of Gaza encampments appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Crime victims may get fewer services as federal aid drops. States weigh how to help.
Congress recently lowered spending from a victim services fund to $1.2 billion, sparking widespread concern among prosecutors’ offices, rape crisis centers, and more. The post Crime victims may get fewer services as federal aid drops. States weigh how to help. appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Forced sterilizations for people with disabilities decried by members of Congress
A 1927 U.S. Supreme Court ruling still in effect says people with disabilities can be sterilized without their consent. The post Forced sterilizations for people with disabilities decried by members of Congress appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Congress, campaigns engage in tug-of-war over gas prices as summer travel begins
Sen. Chuck Schumer and others on Thursday called out big oil companies and their executives for high gas prices heading into the heavily traveled Memorial Day weekend. The post Congress, campaigns engage in tug-of-war over gas prices as summer travel begins appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Gov. Murphy calls for Amtrak investment after cable issues cause hourslong delays
Gov. Phil Murphy demanded the agency invest in track reliability and backup plans after lengthy delays caused by Amtrak cables stranded commuters Wednesday. The post Gov. Murphy calls for Amtrak investment after cable issues cause hourslong delays appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Twelve vying to fill the late Rep. Donald Payne’s term
Eleven Democrats and a single Republican will vie for the unexpired months of Rep. Donald Payne's term in coming special elections. The post Twelve vying to fill the late Rep. Donald Payne’s term appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
After snafu cost Sen. Bramnick’s campaign $36K, senator seeks change in law on cash transfers
Sen. Jon Bramnick's 2023 campaign lost $36,000 when money intended for a vendor was accidentally sent to the wrong person. Now he wants to make it illegal to keep money you were sent mistakenly. The post After snafu cost Sen. Bramnick’s campaign $36K, senator seeks change in law on cash transfers appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Wide scope of presidential emergency powers could be reined in by Congress this year
The National Emergencies Act provides the president with powers they wouldn’t otherwise have and was intended to give lawmakers oversight. The post Wide scope of presidential emergency powers could be reined in by Congress this year appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Experts eye tax changes ahead of Trump-era cuts’ sunset
Some provisions of the 2017 federal tax law expire at the end of next year, setting off debates about what changes to make to the tax code. The post Experts eye tax changes ahead of Trump-era cuts’ sunset appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Gov. Murphy should veto public records bill, say mayors of N.J.’s two biggest cities
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop are two of the most prominent elected officials who oppose a bill that would revamp the state's public records law. The post Gov. Murphy should veto public records bill, say mayors of N.J.’s two biggest cities appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
N.J. residents sue to reclaim equity in foreclosed homes
The U.S. Supreme Court last year ruled governments cannot retain more money from tax sales than a resident owes. The post N.J. residents sue to reclaim equity in foreclosed homes appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Members of the U.S. Senate face a vote on whether they support contraception access
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the bill would help to bolster women’s reproductive rights at a crucial time. The post Members of the U.S. Senate face a vote on whether they support contraception access appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
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