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Fulop releases energy, environmental policy platform

January 9, 2025 11:37 am

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop released the newest plank of his gubernatorial platform, a 12-page outline of his environmental and sustainability policy goals. His plans include a temporary moratorium on warehouse development, an increase in the state’s energy efficiency targets,...

Sherrill, Gottheimer face criticism for supporting Defense bill that targets gender-affirming care

December 13, 2024 2:20 pmDecember 13, 2024 2:22 pm

An annual must-pass military authorization bill that included a controversial provision on transgender healthcare passed the House of Representatives earlier this week, and two New Jersey gubernatorial candidates are facing criticism for voting for the bill. Reps. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair)...

On ballot design bill, legislators and advocates agree tweaks are needed

December 12, 2024 6:37 pm

An Assembly committee unveiled a draft bill to overhaul New Jersey’s primary election system, and activists and legislators alike agree that adjustments are needed before a vote is taken. The bill, which was discussed by the Assembly Select Committee on...

Jersey City residential workers secure union contract

December 10, 2024 5:14 pm

Nearly 40 workers at six luxury buildings in Jersey City secured their first union contract, according to a Tuesday release. The union contract includes employer-paid healthcare, a $1 per hour raise next month, and a $3.25 per hour raise by...

Former Fulop aide sues Jersey City after he was fired for supporting sister’s hate-filled campaign

November 20, 2024 5:50 pmNovember 20, 2024 8:51 pm

A former at-will employee of Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop has filed a lawsuit against city officials after Fulop fired the aide for donating to his sister’s homophobic campaign to be Missouri’s secretary of state. Jonathan Gomez worked for the...

Fulop and Baraka lead charge against county line in ballot committee hearing

November 13, 2024 12:33 pmNovember 13, 2024 7:59 pm

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka led a chorus of voices calling on legislators to end the county line during a ballot design committee hearing Tuesday evening. The hearing, held at the New Jersey Institute of...

Fulop embraces the ‘untested lane’ as governor’s race gains steam

October 22, 2024 11:49 pm

While the country waits with bated breath for next month’s election, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is keeping his eyes set on November 2025. The gubernatorial candidate held a meet and greet with nearly 50 people at the home of...