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Hathaway proposes federal relief for towns facing housing mandates

September 21, 2026 1:39 pm

Republican congressional nominee Joe Hathaway is proposing a federal program to help municipalities cover the costs of population growth associated with state affordable housing requirements. Hathaway’s proposed High-Density Housing Relief Act would make federal funding available to municipalities experiencing significant...

Firefighters union flips to Bennett in NJ-7

September 17, 2026 10:43 amSeptember 17, 2026 11:55 am

The New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association has endorsed Democrat Rebecca Bennett for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th district, flipping its support from two-term Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in one of the nation’s closely watched House races. The...

‘We need to make sure that every voice and vote count,’ Mejia tells U.S. Capitol rally

September 16, 2026 2:46 pm

WASHINGTON — The day after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected another attempt by President Donald Trump to limit mail-in balloting, dozens of protesters gathered outside the U.S. Capitol as Rep. Analilia Mejia urged them to make sure they cast ballots...

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

September 4, 2026 5:11 amSeptember 4, 2026 1:25 am

WASHINGTON — New Jersey Democratic members of Congress lined up behind Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s criticism of President Donald Trump after his administration again rejected her request for aid to repair the damage from last winter’s storm. Trump initially overrode his...

Survey shows common ground on immigration in N.J.’s most competitive House district

September 3, 2026 9:00 amSeptember 3, 2026 10:37 am

WASHINGTON — The privately-run Delaney Hall detention center may remain a divisive issue in New Jersey, but both Democrats and Republicans living in the most competitive congressional district in the Garden State agree on one thing: Most immigrants shouldn’t be...

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...

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...