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U.S. Senate GOP tries to block states from spending some of their COVID relief cash
One senator said a Treasury rule extending a deadline for states to use COVID relief funds is a “complete misuse of taxpayer dollars.” The post U.S. Senate GOP tries to block states from spending some of their COVID relief cash appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Did he take bribes, or was he duped by his wife? Arguments under way in Menendez trial
Opening arguments began Wednesday in Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial. Before the day was out, the defense team called for a mistrial. The post Did he take bribes, or was he duped by his wife? Arguments under way in Menendez trial appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
CNN sets first Biden-Trump presidential debate for June 27 in Atlanta
A second debate will be hosted by ABC News on Sept. 10 in which both candidates have agreed to partake. The post CNN sets first Biden-Trump presidential debate for June 27 in Atlanta appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
NJ Transit will issue refunds for some tickets bought before June 1
A new policy starting July 1 will put a 30-day expiration date on all tickets, a move that angered riders who buy bus and train tickets in advance. The post NJ Transit will issue refunds for some tickets bought before June 1 appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Lawmaker wants to allow state officials to cap prices on medical marijuana
Sen. Troy Singleton said capping prices could put pressure on the market and lead to lower prices for patients. The post Lawmaker wants to allow state officials to cap prices on medical marijuana appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
The number of births continues to fall, despite abortion bans
Only Tennessee and North Dakota had small increases in births from 2022 to 2023, according to an analysis of federal data on births. The post The number of births continues to fall, despite abortion bans appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
GOP politicians rush to Manhattan to line up behind Trump as hush money trial continues
Tuesday’s show of solidarity occurred as the prosecution’s star witness and former Trump fixer Michael Cohen took the stand for a second day. The post GOP politicians rush to Manhattan to line up behind Trump as hush money trial continues appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Governor Murphy signs law intended to help school districts seeing state aid cuts
The bill is the state's attempt to offset school aid cuts in the 2024-2025 school year. The post Governor Murphy signs law intended to help school districts seeing state aid cuts appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Revenue forecasts hold steady as budget chair floats sales tax hike
Treasurer Liz Muoio told lawmakers Tuesday that new, stable revenue forecasts are more than welcome after years of a “revenue roller coaster.” The post Revenue forecasts hold steady as budget chair floats sales tax hike appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Former state Sen. Ed Durr joins crowded race for New Jersey governor
South Jersey's Ed Durr is the fourth Republican to announce a bid for governor. Three Democrats also have declared runs. The post Former state Sen. Ed Durr joins crowded race for New Jersey governor appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Critics slam Legislature for passing public records overhaul
The bill seeks to allow judges to ban some requestors from filing records requests entirely, among other things. The post Critics slam Legislature for passing public records overhaul appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
New federal rule will overhaul transmission planning as electric grid strains
The rule is intended to prod utilities and grid operators into more forward-looking planning of large electric transmission lines. The post New federal rule will overhaul transmission planning as electric grid strains appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Jury selection starts in Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial
A federal judge is expected to excuse a third of 150 potential jurors in Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial. The post Jury selection starts in Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Lawmakers send bill overhauling public records law to Gov. Murphy’s desk
Critics have said the bill would gut the state's public records law and make it harder to expose public corruption. The post Lawmakers send bill overhauling public records law to Gov. Murphy’s desk appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial begins Monday in Manhattan
Sen. Bob Menendez allegedly accepted gold bars, cash, a car, and more for helping three businessmen. The trial is expected to last six weeks. The post Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial begins Monday in Manhattan appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Lawmakers prepare final votes for bill overhauling public records law
Local officials have backed some of the proposed changes for years, saying the law has been hijacked by commercial operators. The post Lawmakers prepare final votes for bill overhauling public records law appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Trump brings 2024 campaign to the Jersey Shore
New Jersey has not voted for a Republican candidate for president since 1988 and Trump lost the state by double digits both times he ran for president. The post Trump brings 2024 campaign to the Jersey Shore appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Even as interest in women’s college sports rises, report finds big gap in participation
Women take part in college sports at lower rates than men, even though they enroll at higher rates, a new report found. The post Even as interest in women’s college sports rises, report finds big gap in participation appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Assembly panel moves public records bill in near-unanimous vote despite ‘grave concern’
Critics have assailed the bill as an assault on transparency. Officials say a change is needed to cut costs for local government. The post Assembly panel moves public records bill in near-unanimous vote despite ‘grave concern’ appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
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