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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.
Sen. Menendez’s lawyers begin their defense Monday. Here are key elements of prosecutors’ case.
Prosecutors hope to convince jurors that Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, accepted bribes from three businessmen in exchange for the senator's influence. The post Sen. Menendez’s lawyers begin their defense Monday. Here are key elements of prosecutors’ case. appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Abortion surveillance isn’t new but monitoring has increased post Dobbs, activists say
Since Dobbs, a nonprofit that specializes in digital civil liberties has seen a spike in doxing of abortion providers and assistance groups. The post Abortion surveillance isn’t new but monitoring has increased post Dobbs, activists say appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
N.J. pulls funding for Jersey City French museum project, calling it ‘no longer viable’
Lawmakers shifted tens of millions in planned state funding away from the museum project, state officials said in letters Saturday. The post N.J. pulls funding for Jersey City French museum project, calling it ‘no longer viable’ appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Modern-day ‘Comstocks’ look to police travel, information as another strategy to end abortion
Activists’ latest move is to use the dormant 1873 anti-obscenity law to challenge state abortion-rights ballot initiatives ahead of November. The post Modern-day ‘Comstocks’ look to police travel, information as another strategy to end abortion appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Watchdog declines to say if GOP gov hopeful Bill Spadea’s radio show is improper campaign benefit
Critics say New Jersey 101.5 allowing Bill Spadea to remain on the air is an improper financial contribution to his 2025 campaign for governor. The post Watchdog declines to say if GOP gov hopeful Bill Spadea’s radio show is improper campaign benefit appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Gov. Murphy signs record-setting $56.6B state budget
The budget spends $2.1 billion more than it takes in but maintains full funding of the state’s pension obligations and its school funding formula. The post Gov. Murphy signs record-setting $56.6B state budget appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Prosecution rests in federal bribery trial of Sen. Menendez
Prosecutors capped seven weeks of testimony with a forensic accountant who tied the senator, his wife, and two co-defendants to almost $350,000 in cash and gold bars. The post Prosecution rests in federal bribery trial of Sen. Menendez appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Democrats reel from ‘terrible’ Biden debate performance as he defends candidacy
President Biden told a crowd in North Carolina Friday that despite the mishaps, he’s still up for four more years on the job. The post Democrats reel from ‘terrible’ Biden debate performance as he defends candidacy appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
U.S. Supreme Court deals blow to federal regulatory powers in case involving N.J. fishing operators
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision on a case dealing with a legal precedent that gave federal agencies broad discretion to use their judgment to resolve any ambiguity Congress left in a federal statute. The post U.S. Supreme Court deals blow to federal regulatory powers in case involving N.J. fishing operators appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Oregon city, allows ban on homeless people sleeping outdoors
Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote a dissent arguing that the ordinance targets the status of being homeless and is therefore a violation of the Eighth Amendment. The post U.S. Supreme Court sides with Oregon city, allows ban on homeless people sleeping outdoors appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Public defender’s office touts new police accountability director
The office says the new role will allow it to help attorneys litigate police-related cases, influence statewide criminal justice policies, and track police and prosecutorial misconduct. The post Public defender’s office touts new police accountability director appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Golf, abortion, Jan. 6 and felonies: Biden and Trump’s memorable debate moments
The debate was heated, with candidates accusing one another of lying about their and their opponent’s positions on the debate stage The post Golf, abortion, Jan. 6 and felonies: Biden and Trump’s memorable debate moments appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
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