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As mpox cases rise, experts urge complete, 2-part vaccinations
As of May 25, the nation had seen a roughly 150% increase in cases of the disease formerly known as monkeypox. The post As mpox cases rise, experts urge complete, 2-part vaccinations appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Assemblyman Herb Conaway, Rajesh Mohan will face off in 3rd District House race
Assemblyman Herb Conaway defeated four other Democrats to win his party's nod for the House seat now held by Rep. Andy Kim. The post Assemblyman Herb Conaway, Rajesh Mohan will face off in 3rd District House race appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Rep. Rob Menendez bests Hoboken mayor in nasty House race
Rep. Ron Menendez campaigned for reelection this year as his father, Sen. Bob Menendez, is standing trial in Manhattan on federal bribery charges. The post Rep. Rob Menendez bests Hoboken mayor in nasty House race appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Curtis Bashaw defeats Trump-endorsed candidate to win GOP Senate nod
Curtis Bashaw will face Rep. Andy Kim in the general election for the seat now held by Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat. The post Curtis Bashaw defeats Trump-endorsed candidate to win GOP Senate nod appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. defeats mayor who accused Pascrell of turning his back on Muslims
If Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. wins reelection in November, his next term will be his 15th in Congress. The post Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. defeats mayor who accused Pascrell of turning his back on Muslims appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Rep. Andy Kim wins ‘very challenging and difficult’ Dem primary for U.S. Senate
Rep. Andy Kim is set to be the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in November after defeating Patricia Campos-Medina and Larry Hamm. The post Rep. Andy Kim wins ‘very challenging and difficult’ Dem primary for U.S. Senate appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Lawsuit over baby blood samples to resume after settlement talks break down
The suit alleges that the state’s retention of baby blood samples for purposes other than disease screening violates the Fourth Amendment. The post Lawsuit over baby blood samples to resume after settlement talks break down appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Executive order limiting asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border signed by Biden
The White House has been dealing with the largest number of migrant encounters at the southern border in 20 years. The post Executive order limiting asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border signed by Biden appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
New Jersey voters have fewer protections than New Yorkers. It’s time to fix that.
The John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey would help ensure every voter can safely cast their ballot and know it will be counted. The post New Jersey voters have fewer protections than New Yorkers. It’s time to fix that. appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Menendez advocated for ally’s company because it was ‘good for New Jersey,’ lawyer says
Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial in Manhattan began its fourth week Monday — the same day Menendez filed paperwork in Trenton to seek reelection in November. The post Menendez advocated for ally’s company because it was ‘good for New Jersey,’ lawyer says appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Sen. Menendez files to seek reelection as his corruption trial enters fourth week
Sen. Bob Menendez, facing federal corruption charges, has previously said he would seek reelection in November as an independent if the charges against him are not sustained. The post Sen. Menendez files to seek reelection as his corruption trial enters fourth week appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Fauci defends his work on COVID-19, says he has an ‘open mind’ on its origins
House Republicans who called the hearing grilled Fauci during the contentious three-hour session about the origins of COVID-19 and his role in the response. The post Fauci defends his work on COVID-19, says he has an ‘open mind’ on its origins appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Senate panel moves to expand unemployment eligibility for college students
The bill package advanced Monday contains unemployment fixes to problems spotted during the pandemic, Labor Commissioner Rob Asaro-Angelo said. The post Senate panel moves to expand unemployment eligibility for college students appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Rep. Pascrell faces primary challenge over Gaza stance
Prospect Park Mayor Mohamed Khairullah said Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr.'s staunch support of Israel is "unacceptable" given the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The post Rep. Pascrell faces primary challenge over Gaza stance appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Assembly to weigh bill requiring prorated utility, telecom bills after lengthy outages
The bill's sponsors say ratepayer relief is needed as storms grow more severe and telecom services like the internet become less and less dispensable. The post Assembly to weigh bill requiring prorated utility, telecom bills after lengthy outages appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
As voters consider their White House choice, is Jan. 6 a factor?
Voters were horrified when a pro-Trump mob ransacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Will voters in November 2024 care? The post As voters consider their White House choice, is Jan. 6 a factor? appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Ex-official says Sen. Menendez told him to ‘stop interfering’ with friend’s Egypt deal
Friday was the first time jurors heard from a witness who offered direct testimony about the kind of arm-twisting prosecutors say Menendez performed to aid his friends. The post Ex-official says Sen. Menendez told him to ‘stop interfering’ with friend’s Egypt deal appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Biden urges Hamas to accept new Israeli ceasefire plan intended to end war
Biden urged people around the world who have been calling for an end to the war in the Middle East to pressure the Iran-backed terrorist organization to take the deal. The post Biden urges Hamas to accept new Israeli ceasefire plan intended to end war appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Appeals court declines to expand juvenile resentencing rule to young adults
State courts require juveniles sentenced to lengthy prison terms to be allowed to petition for a new sentence after 20 years. That does not apply to adults, Friday's ruling says. The post Appeals court declines to expand juvenile resentencing rule to young adults appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
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