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Biden in first TV interview since debate denies medical condition: ‘It was a bad episode’
Some lawmakers and other prominent Democrats have said President Biden should suspend his campaign for reelection. The post Biden in first TV interview since debate denies medical condition: ‘It was a bad episode’ appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Controversy surrounds bill that would regulate hemp industry
Congress legalized hemp production in 2018, but there has been little regulation, testing, or enforcement. The post Controversy surrounds bill that would regulate hemp industry appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
The Supreme Court just limited federal power. Health care is feeling the shockwaves.
The decision into question government rules on anything from consumer protections for patients to drug safety to nursing home care. The post The Supreme Court just limited federal power. Health care is feeling the shockwaves. appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Legislature in recess with judicial vacancies still higher than court officials want
A top lawmaker said the Senate could return in the summer to advance more judges — the third summer in a row that claim has been made. The post Legislature in recess with judicial vacancies still higher than court officials want appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Lawmakers look for new ways to handle unruly crowds, public brawls
Lawmakers introduced a package of public safety bills after police say a community event in South Jersey devolved into chaos. The post Lawmakers look for new ways to handle unruly crowds, public brawls appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Sen. Menendez rests his defense in federal bribery trial
Sen. Robert Menendez rested his case Wednesday without taking the witness stand in his second corruption trial since 2017. The post Sen. Menendez rests his defense in federal bribery trial appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
New business tax will send more money to preservation programs
Some of the revenue the corporate business tax brings the state must go toward the preservation of open space, farmland, and historical sites. The post New business tax will send more money to preservation programs appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound
Even when states claim to have “universal” pre-K, some of the most comprehensive programs only serve a slice of kids who are eligible. The post When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
New Jersey domestic workers’ rights law takes effect
The law, called the domestic workers’ bill of rights, extends workplace protections to housekeepers, in-home child care providers, cleaners, gardeners, and more. The post New Jersey domestic workers’ rights law takes effect appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Trump NY sentencing delayed after U.S. Supreme Court presidential immunity ruling
Donald Trump claims his 34 New York felony guilty verdicts violate Monday’s high court ruling and should be thrown out. The post Trump NY sentencing delayed after U.S. Supreme Court presidential immunity ruling appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Feds give OK to two wind farms off New Jersey’s coast
The action paves the way for construction to begin on two wind farms that are set to generate enough megawatts to power more than 1 million homes. The post Feds give OK to two wind farms off New Jersey’s coast appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Group wants state probe of real estate companies over rent-fixing claims
The group claims housing companies are fueling the affordability crisis while hiking rents to fuel profits. The post Group wants state probe of real estate companies over rent-fixing claims appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested
The CDC and USDA have advised dairy farms to monitor for the virus in cattle and humans, but testing remains voluntary. The post As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
‘No kings in America’: Biden slams U.S. Supreme Court ruling granting Trump immunity
Biden said the 6-3 decision contradicted the spirit of the country’s founding — set to be celebrated nationwide this week on the Fourth of July — that no one is above the law. The post ‘No kings in America’: Biden slams U.S. Supreme Court ruling granting Trump immunity appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Defense attorneys offer ordinary explanations for Sen. Menendez’s hoarded riches
Cash and gold bars that prosecutors say were bribes were really family traditions, defense attorneys argued in Menendez's bribery trial. The post Defense attorneys offer ordinary explanations for Sen. Menendez’s hoarded riches appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
N.J. high court eases test for juvenile offenders to be removed from sex offender list
Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner said ruling any other way would have required the court to rewrite the law, something it can't do. The post N.J. high court eases test for juvenile offenders to be removed from sex offender list appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Presidential immunity extends to some official acts, Supreme Court rules in Trump case
Donald Trump faces federal criminal charges alleging he schemed to overturn the 2020 presidential results. The post Presidential immunity extends to some official acts, Supreme Court rules in Trump case appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
New Jersey’s decision to continue retaining baby blood samples is perplexing
New Jersey officials were right to change their policies on retaining baby blood samples — but the changes do not go far enough. The post New Jersey’s decision to continue retaining baby blood samples is perplexing appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
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