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Bill on library book selection clears Assembly panel after four-hour hearing
The measure would require school districts to draft policies on library curation and the removal of books from library shelves. The post Bill on library book selection clears Assembly panel after four-hour hearing appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Corrections officials routinely failed to properly investigate alleged abuses, watchdog says
Investigators routinely failed to interview witnesses and lost evidence, leading to scant discipline for abuses, the comptroller says in a new report. The post Corrections officials routinely failed to properly investigate alleged abuses, watchdog says appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Critics slam Gov. Murphy for signing public records bill
Media organizations, good government groups, and transparency advocates have spent weeks urging Gov. Phil Murphy to veto the bill. The post Critics slam Gov. Murphy for signing public records bill appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Progressives urge Alito recusal from Jan. 6 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has faced criticism since two flags sympathetic to insurrectionists were seen displayed outside his two homes. The post Progressives urge Alito recusal from Jan. 6 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
A luxury car for bullying the A.G.? Menendez jurors hear about a deal to ‘kill all investigation’
Prosecutors say Jose Uribe, a failed insurance broker, bribed Sen. Bob Menendez to stop a criminal probe with a luxury car for his wife. The post A luxury car for bullying the A.G.? Menendez jurors hear about a deal to ‘kill all investigation’ appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
U.S. Senate GOP prevents contraception access bill from moving ahead
Democrats argued the bill would provide a safety net should a future Supreme Court overturn two cases regarding contraception. The post U.S. Senate GOP prevents contraception access bill from moving ahead appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Gov. Murphy signs bill revamping public records law, in blow to transparency advocates
Gov. Phil Murphy said if he believed the bill would “enable corruption in any way,” he would “unhesitatingly veto it.” The post Gov. Murphy signs bill revamping public records law, in blow to transparency advocates appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
New York governor puts congestion pricing on hold
Drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street would have been forced to pay a $15 toll under the plan, which was set to take effect June 30. The post New York governor puts congestion pricing on hold appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Jurors at Menendez corruption trial hear about a boozy dinner and an unusual offer
Prosecutors say Nadine Menendez offered Egyptian officials help from "the love of my life" — her hubby Sen. Bob Menendez — at a D.C. dinner. The post Jurors at Menendez corruption trial hear about a boozy dinner and an unusual offer appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
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.
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