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Former U.S. official offers lesson in military aid — and political power — at Menendez trial
Sen. Bob Menendez had a reputation as someone “very strong in his concern” about human rights abuses in Egypt, where a repressive military government jailed tens of thousands of dissenters over the past decade, a former top U.S. security official testified at his trial Tuesday. Yet federal prosecutors said New Jersey’s senior senator, as ranking member […] The post Former U.S. official offers lesson in military aid — and political power — at Menendez trial appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Trump signals he’s open to state limits on contraceptive access, then insists he’s not
The U.S. Supreme Court has twice ruled in favor of privacy rights for decisions about contraceptives. The post Trump signals he’s open to state limits on contraceptive access, then insists he’s not appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
State unveils ‘new and innovative’ update to unemployment system
The new process is a major improvement for people applying for unemployment insurance, state and federal officials told reporters Tuesday. The post State unveils ‘new and innovative’ update to unemployment system appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Trump declines witness stand as testimony in his first trial concludes
Prosecutors say Trump covered up reimbursing his former personal lawyer Michael Cohen for paying hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels. The post Trump declines witness stand as testimony in his first trial concludes appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Campaign finance watchdog taps top lawyer to helm agency
The Election Law Enforcement Commission elevated acting legal director Amanda Haines to executive director, the first woman to hold the role. The post Campaign finance watchdog taps top lawyer to helm agency appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
No-prescription birth control comes to N.J., but where remains a question
New Jersey joins at least 29 other states that allow pharmacists to dispense certain contraceptives without a prescription, according to the Guttmacher Institute. The post No-prescription birth control comes to N.J., but where remains a question appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
States need to keep PFAS ’forever chemicals’ out of the water. It won’t be cheap.
State officials and utilities say it’s going to be difficult and costly to meet new federal requirements for PFAS levels in drinking water. The post States need to keep PFAS ’forever chemicals’ out of the water. It won’t be cheap. appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Menendez co-defendant ordered lawyer to pay mortgage for senator’s wife, witness testifies
Prosecutors say Sen. Bob Menendez put U.S. security at risk and acted as a foreign agent for Egypt. The post Menendez co-defendant ordered lawyer to pay mortgage for senator’s wife, witness testifies appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Prosecution rests in Trump hush money trial, after former fixer Cohen is grilled
The Manhattan criminal trial, the first ever for a former president, was poised to reach closing arguments as early as Tuesday. The post Prosecution rests in Trump hush money trial, after former fixer Cohen is grilled appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Measure ending basic skills tests for teachers clears Senate
The bill would end the Praxis core test requirement just months after a new law created a pathway letting teachers eschew the basic skills test. The post Measure ending basic skills tests for teachers clears Senate appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Actually, Sen. Menendez, what you did does indeed sound pretty corrupt
In Sen. Menendez's bid to get a jury to acquit him of corruption charges, Menendez's own version of events exposes his actions as corrupt. The post Actually, Sen. Menendez, what you did does indeed sound pretty corrupt appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Biden addresses ‘humanitarian crisis in Gaza’ amid growing tensions on campuses
Off campus, well over 100 people, many of them students, gathered to protest Biden’s appearance, largely over his continued support of Israel. The post Biden addresses ‘humanitarian crisis in Gaza’ amid growing tensions on campuses appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
A ‘very shady’ meat monopoly in Egypt dominates day in Menendez corruption trial
Prosecutors focused on Wael Hana, one of Sen. Bob Menendez's co-defendants, and his Egypt business monopoly in their corruption trial Friday. The post A ‘very shady’ meat monopoly in Egypt dominates day in Menendez corruption trial appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
N.J. chief justice again urges against giving Senate power to name appellate judges
Chief Justice Stuart Rabner said the selection process for the Appellate Division works well and “there does not appear to be a problem that needs fixing.” The post N.J. chief justice again urges against giving Senate power to name appellate judges appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Lawmakers look for new ways to regulate hemp, delta-8 products flooding New Jersey
Stores that look like dispensaries are setting up shop in towns across New Jersey, putting CBD lotion, delta-8 gummies, and hemp products on their shelves without facing the same regulations and oversight as legal cannabis dispensaries. Now lawmakers are weighing whether those retailers should be required to get certain licensing and if the state’s Cannabis Regulatory […] The post Lawmakers look for new ways to regulate hemp, delta-8 products flooding New Jersey appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Brown v. Board litigants, family mark anniversary as Biden decries ongoing school inequality
Friday marks 70 years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled racial segregation in public schools to be unconstitutional. The post Brown v. Board litigants, family mark anniversary as Biden decries ongoing school inequality appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Gold bars in baggies and cash crammed in boots: Prosecutors detail Menendez’s hoarded riches
Prosecutors called their first witness in Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial — an FBI agent who detailed riches found during a search. The post Gold bars in baggies and cash crammed in boots: Prosecutors detail Menendez’s hoarded riches appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Biden administration seeks to speed some asylum cases with new immigration docket
The recent arrivals docket will allow asylum cases to be decided in 180 days, or six months, rather than years. The post Biden administration seeks to speed some asylum cases with new immigration docket appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Senate panel approves changes to tax incentive program
New provisions would pause incentives in low-occupancy commercial projects and extend loans and guarantees to fill financing gaps. The post Senate panel approves changes to tax incentive program appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Altered votes on public records bill draw criticism
The changed votes do not affect the bill's passage, but one critic said they are reflective of the chaotic, fast-tracked process the bill underwent. The post Altered votes on public records bill draw criticism appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
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