Jonathan D. Salant, Author at New Jersey Globe

House Republicans again push for new restrictions following N.J. voting glitch

September 1, 2026 8:06 pmSeptember 2, 2026 1:55 am

WASHINGTON — House Republicans cited New Jersey’s recent voting registration glitch in passing a new resolution calling for approval of legislation that would impose new voting restrictions on American citizens. The provision endorsing the SAVE America Act, which would impose...

Citing N.J. voting glitch, U.S. House to vote again on supporting voting restrictions

August 31, 2026 1:10 pmAugust 31, 2026 4:12 pm

WASHINGTON — When the House returns from its August recess this week, Republicans once again will demand new voting restrictions, citing New Jersey’s voter registration glitch as a reason for the legislation. The House is scheduled to vote on legislation...

D.C. Dispatch: What N.J.’s members of Congress did in Washington this week

August 28, 2026 2:41 pm

WASHINGTON — Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is an original co-sponsor of legislation to fund mental health treatment for firefighters, paramedics, and dispatchers. The bill would authorize $7.5 million a year through the 2032 fiscal year to fund mental health and...

Mejia returns to Delaney Hall: ‘It’s my duty to bear witness’

August 25, 2026 6:06 pmAugust 25, 2026 6:09 pm

WASHINGTON — A pregnant woman not getting the pre-natal care she needs. A detainee without follow-up care following major surgery. Someone developing an ulcer due to inadequate care following a bacterial infection. These are the stories Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-Glen...

New House Democratic campaign ad targets Asian Americans in Kean’s 7th district

August 25, 2026 1:00 pmAugust 25, 2026 6:10 pm

WASHINGTON — The House Democrats’ political arm launched a six-figure digital ad campaign Tuesday touting former Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett, the party’s nominee against Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s most competitive House race. The ad highlights the...

D.C. Dispatch: What N.J.’s members of Congress did in Washington this week

August 21, 2026 4:05 pmAugust 20, 2026 8:00 pm

WASHINGTON — Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. is demanding that the Republicans who control the U.S. House to investigate why President Donald Trump refused to provide $84 million in disaster aid to the Garden State. Pallone (D-Long Branch) sent letters to...

D.C. Dispatch: What N.J.’s members of Congress did in Washington this week

August 15, 2026 8:06 amAugust 15, 2026 1:07 pm

WASHINGTON — The U.S. leads the world in artificial intelligence capabilities, and U.S. Sen. Andy Kim is concerned that some of America’s enemies may try to steal them. To block that from happening, Kim became the lead Democratic sponsor of...