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Renewed suspensions, delays, and finger-pointing cap rocky week for transit
Train service into New York City was suspended for the third time this week Friday amid mounting heat and persistent technical problems. The post Renewed suspensions, delays, and finger-pointing cap rocky week for transit appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
U.S. Supreme Court upholds law that prevents domestic abusers from owning guns
This was the first major test of the 2022 Supreme Court decision that struck down a New York law limiting carrying firearms in the open. The post U.S. Supreme Court upholds law that prevents domestic abusers from owning guns appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Watchdog to examine financial benefit of gubernatorial hopeful Bill Spadea’s radio show
Bill Spadea's bosses raised eyebrows when they said he would remain as host of a high-profile radio talk show — where he often speaks about politics and policy — while running for governor. The post Watchdog to examine financial benefit of gubernatorial hopeful Bill Spadea’s radio show appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Prosecutors in Sen. Menendez’s corruption trial shift focus to Qatar
Prosecutors allege real estate developer Fred Daibes schemed to hook Qatari investors by bribing Sen. Bob Menendez. The post Prosecutors in Sen. Menendez’s corruption trial shift focus to Qatar appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Democrats stress reproductive rights in fight for control of Congress, White House
Republicans want to ban abortion and they have a plan to do it through executive action if Trump is reelected, Dems say. The post Democrats stress reproductive rights in fight for control of Congress, White House appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Lawmakers advance bill adopting antisemitism definition after nine hours of testimony
People gave the middle finger and shook their heads after the senators advanced bills to adopt an official definition of antisemitism. The post Lawmakers advance bill adopting antisemitism definition after nine hours of testimony appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
New directive limits — but doesn’t end — police use of baby blood samples
Under the new rules, law enforcement would in most circumstances require court-issued subpoenas or warrants to obtain newborn blood spots. The post New directive limits — but doesn’t end — police use of baby blood samples appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Panel set to vote on controversial bill adopting definition of antisemitism
Bill sponsor Assemblyman Avi Schnall said the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism is accepted by the "vast majority of Jews across the spectrum." The post Panel set to vote on controversial bill adopting definition of antisemitism appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
The number of job openings has declined sharply in every state
Nationally, for the first time since before the pandemic, the number of job openings and unemployed people is roughly in balance. The post The number of job openings has declined sharply in every state appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Trump in Wisconsin dwells on immigration, claims economy is a wreck
Trump mocked transgender athletes competing on women’s teams and vowed as president to deny funding to any school district with vaccine mandates. The post Trump in Wisconsin dwells on immigration, claims economy is a wreck appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Gov. Murphy order launches expansive clemency program
A new board will adjudicate applications for clemency, expediting applications from those who long ago completed their sentences. The post Gov. Murphy order launches expansive clemency program appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Juneteenth celebrates just one of the United States’ 20 emancipation days
The actual day was June 19, 1865, and it was the Black dockworkers in Galveston, Texas, who first heard the word that freedom for the enslaved had come. There were speeches, sermons and shared meals, mostly held at Black churches, the safest places to have such celebrations. The perils of unjust laws and racist social […] The post Juneteenth celebrates just one of the United States’ 20 emancipation days appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Inside the ‘wild’ charges against Dem power broker George Norcross
Prosecutors say George Norcross conspired with allies to leverage their control of Camden County to steer redevelopment work to preferred investors. The post Inside the ‘wild’ charges against Dem power broker George Norcross appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Adviser testifies about Menendez schemes to bully the press, blame the White House
Michael Soliman on Tuesday spilled all sorts of secrets about the power of politics in who snags the top jobs in New Jersey. The post Adviser testifies about Menendez schemes to bully the press, blame the White House appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Scientists argue over the origins of COVID-19 before U.S. Senate panel
The hearing was part of ongoing efforts in Congress to apply the lessons learned during the pandemic to prevent or blunt the next outbreak. The post Scientists argue over the origins of COVID-19 before U.S. Senate panel appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Corruption trial of Sen. Menendez resumes Tuesday
Lawyers in the case told the judge during a remote hearing Monday they believe the case will continue until at least the week of July 8. The post Corruption trial of Sen. Menendez resumes Tuesday appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Biden to unveil protections for some undocumented spouses, easier DACA work visas
President Joe Biden will formally make the announcement during an afternoon White House event to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the DACA program. The post Biden to unveil protections for some undocumented spouses, easier DACA work visas appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Two ‘outsiders’ on opposite ends of political spectrum enter New Jersey governor’s race
Sean Spiller and Bill Spadea join an increasingly crowded field of pols hoping to succeed Gov. Phil Murphy in 2026. The post Two ‘outsiders’ on opposite ends of political spectrum enter New Jersey governor’s race appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Democratic power broker George Norcross indicted on racketeering charges
The indictment accuses Norcross of overseeing a criminal enterprise, using direct threats and intimidation to win development rights along the Camden waterfront. The post Democratic power broker George Norcross indicted on racketeering charges appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
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