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Watchdog wants state funds withheld from Union County in spat over ‘illegal’ pay to top officials
Kevin Walsh, the acting state comptroller, called Union County's refusal to cooperate with his office a "serious risk" for taxpayers. The post Watchdog wants state funds withheld from Union County in spat over ‘illegal’ pay to top officials appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Ready for more technology in your daily life? Me neither. But big tech has other plans.
Technological progress became less about making our daily lives more convenient and more about selling us experiences we don’t want and merchandise we don’t need. The post Ready for more technology in your daily life? Me neither. But big tech has other plans. appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Sen. Menendez lawyer asks jurors to avoid speculating when weighing corruption claims
Sen. Menendez said his team "stripped the government of their false narratives and exposed their lies." The post Sen. Menendez lawyer asks jurors to avoid speculating when weighing corruption claims appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Bill aligning N.J. tax sales with U.S. Supreme Court decision becomes law
The new law conforms New Jersey foreclosures with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling barring governments from keeping home equity that exceeds a taxpayers' debt. The post Bill aligning N.J. tax sales with U.S. Supreme Court decision becomes law appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Appeals court upholds 2021 limits on nonprofit tax exemption challenges
At the root of the case is a 2021 law that exempts nonprofit hospitals from taxation regardless of whether they also host for-profit activities. The post Appeals court upholds 2021 limits on nonprofit tax exemption challenges appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
United by their objections to Trump, congressional Dems largely close ranks behind Biden
Most Democrats said they are lining up behind Biden, nearly two weeks after his debate performance set in motion prolonged speculation about his fitness for office. The post United by their objections to Trump, congressional Dems largely close ranks behind Biden appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Pharmacies slow to sign up for no-prescription birth control
Two percent of the state's roughly 2,200 pharmacies are approved to dispense birth control to people without a prescription under a 2023 law. The post Pharmacies slow to sign up for no-prescription birth control appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Biden commends NATO strength, pledges more aid for Ukraine against Russia
At the annual North American Treaty Organization summit, President Biden described Russian President Vladimir Putin as NATO’s primary antagonist. The post Biden commends NATO strength, pledges more aid for Ukraine against Russia appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Sen. Menendez’s attorneys urge jury to reject ‘cherry-picked nonsense’
Sen. Bob Menendez's attorney Adam Fee ridiculed the prosecution’s case as a “towering Jenga stack of stuff.” The post Sen. Menendez’s attorneys urge jury to reject ‘cherry-picked nonsense’ appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Rep. Sherrill says Biden should end reelection campaign
Rep. Mikie Sherrill is the first member of New Jersey's congressional delegation to ask Biden to suspend his reelection campaign. The post Rep. Sherrill says Biden should end reelection campaign appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Democratic power broker pleads not guilty in racketeering case
Five defendants in the case appeared in person in a Mercer County courtroom for their arraignment on the charges that stunned New Jersey’s political world. The post Democratic power broker pleads not guilty in racketeering case appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
2025 gubernatorial candidates want changes to state budget process
Would-be governors say the budget process should change to bring more transparency and better forecasting of revenue and expenses. The post 2025 gubernatorial candidates want changes to state budget process appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Gas taxes can’t pay for roads much longer, but Amazon deliveries might
As cars become more fuel efficient, and some Americans switch to electric vehicles, state leaders say gas taxes won’t pay roadwork bills for much longer. The post Gas taxes can’t pay for roads much longer, but Amazon deliveries might appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Congressional Dems urge a more robust Biden on the campaign trail, but few openly revolt
The decision about whether to back Biden is especially tough for vulnerable senators, who are seeking to hold the chamber against long odds. The post Congressional Dems urge a more robust Biden on the campaign trail, but few openly revolt appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Sen. Menendez ‘put his power up for sale,’ prosecutor tells jurors
Prosecutor Paul Monteleoni told jurors that Sen. Bob Menendez trampled the public’s trust to please his wife and enrich himself, pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes over a five-year period. The post Sen. Menendez ‘put his power up for sale,’ prosecutor tells jurors appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Democrats praise Biden for $6.88B grant aimed at long-awaited Hudson River rail project
Transit officials said with the promised funding, the Gateway rail tunnel project has reached the point of "no return." The post Democrats praise Biden for $6.88B grant aimed at long-awaited Hudson River rail project appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Biden tells congressional Dems he is staying in the race, urges end to speculation
In a letter to congressional Democrats, Biden argued that the calls for him to drop out of the presidential race ignored the results of Democratic primaries and caucuses that he handily won. The post Biden tells congressional Dems he is staying in the race, urges end to speculation appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Possible August session for Senate would force Gov. Murphy to act on some bills
In New Jersey, bills that sit on the governor's desk for 45 days become law without his signature when their chamber meets for a quorum. The post Possible August session for Senate would force Gov. Murphy to act on some bills appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
‘Compounded’ weight-loss drugs are a growing problem for state regulators
States like New Jersey have had to issue statements clarifying their regulations on compounding medications. The post ‘Compounded’ weight-loss drugs are a growing problem for state regulators appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows
Some anti-abortion organizations call Plan B an abortion drug because it can prevent the implantation of a fertilized egg. The post Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
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