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Governor Murphy backs jury service for those with felony convictions
New Jersey's prohibition on jury service for those with felony convictions is among the strictest in the nation. The post Governor Murphy backs jury service for those with felony convictions appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Mourners remember Rep. Donald Payne Jr. as humanitarian, New Jersey advocate
Hundreds lined up outside the Essex County Courthouse Wednesday to pay their respects to late Congressman Donald Payne Jr. The post Mourners remember Rep. Donald Payne Jr. as humanitarian, New Jersey advocate appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Elections watchdog asks for Daniel’s Law tweaks, more time to investigate
The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission said Daniel's Law forces it to violate its own enabling legislation. The post Elections watchdog asks for Daniel’s Law tweaks, more time to investigate appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Marjorie Taylor Greene to force vote next week on ousting U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson
Republican U.S. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie plan to force a vote next week to oust Speaker Mike Johnson. The post Marjorie Taylor Greene to force vote next week on ousting U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
U.S. House votes to kill BLM rule, delist gray wolf, end Boundary Waters mining limits
The U.S. House passed bills on natural resources and land management showing Republican dissatisfaction with Democrats' conservation approach. The post U.S. House votes to kill BLM rule, delist gray wolf, end Boundary Waters mining limits appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Parents tote toddlers to D.C. to press for expanded child tax credit, child care funds
Families gathered outside the U.S. Capitol Tuesday to “make a fuss for babies,” saying lawmakers direct too little funding to young children. The post Parents tote toddlers to D.C. to press for expanded child tax credit, child care funds appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Biden administration to greatly ease marijuana regulations
The Biden administration plans to remove marijuana from a list of the most dangerous and highly regulated drugs. The post Biden administration to greatly ease marijuana regulations appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
U.S. House speaker leading congressional push to curb campus protests over Gaza
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said college protests calling for a ceasefire in Gaza have crossed the line and threaten Jewish students. The post U.S. House speaker leading congressional push to curb campus protests over Gaza appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Trump says he’d use police, National Guard and possibly the military to expel immigrants
Trump vowed to use police, the National Guard and maybe the military for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants if he wins another term. The post Trump says he’d use police, National Guard and possibly the military to expel immigrants appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
State opens fourth round of offshore wind bidding
The N.J. Board of Public Utilities unanimously approved a solicitation for between 1,200 and 4,000 megawatts in offshore wind capacity. The post State opens fourth round of offshore wind bidding appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Yellen touts success of IRS pilot program that allowed direct free filing of tax returns
A free IRS tax-filing pilot program was successful, despite critics' warnings it would steal business from tax preparers, an official said. The post Yellen touts success of IRS pilot program that allowed direct free filing of tax returns appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
U.S. House Democrats vow to back Speaker Johnson if Republicans try to oust him
U.S. House Democratic leaders killed efforts Tuesday by far-right House Republicans to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership post. The post U.S. House Democrats vow to back Speaker Johnson if Republicans try to oust him appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
State, casinos, unions ask judge to dismiss workers’ smoking carveout lawsuit
Attorneys for the state, the casino industry, and a bevy of building trades argued gambling houses should keep their smoking carveout. The post State, casinos, unions ask judge to dismiss workers’ smoking carveout lawsuit appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Trump fined $9,000 for violating gag order in NY hush-money trial
Former President Donald Trump's online posts defied a gag order in his New York state hush-money trial, a judge ruled Tuesday. The post Trump fined $9,000 for violating gag order in NY hush-money trial appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
As U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill eyes fourth term, three Republicans hope to take her on
Sherrill’s campaign calls front-runner Joseph Belnome a “MAGA extremist.” Belnome says Sherrill was too soft on Black Lives Matter protesters. The post As U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill eyes fourth term, three Republicans hope to take her on appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Congress to add flights at Washington National, require new air refund rule in FAA deal
Key members of Congress agreed on a $105 billion bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration for five years. The post Congress to add flights at Washington National, require new air refund rule in FAA deal appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Rutgers students launch pro-Palestinian solidarity encampment to protest Gaza war
Dozens of neon green and white tents were set up at Rutgers University's New Brunswick campus Monday following a pro-Palestine rally. The post Rutgers students launch pro-Palestinian solidarity encampment to protest Gaza war appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Passaic officer accuses bosses of nixing promotion for politics
Sheriff's officer Nicole Staso said her promotion to detective was pulled because of fears it could impact Thomas Adamo's campaign. The post Passaic officer accuses bosses of nixing promotion for politics appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
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