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Census says data will be ready by September 16, triggering multiple redistricting deadlines

September 2, 2021 11:24 amOctober 14, 2021 10:57 pm

The tiebreaker for the Legislative Apportionment Commission must be named by October 16, giving Chief Justice Stuart Rabner a little more than six weeks to make his selection. The deadline follows an announcement by the U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday...

N.J. congressional redistricting commission will hold first public meeting on Wednesday

August 31, 2021 2:25 pmSeptember 2, 2021 11:19 am

The New Jersey Congressional Redistricting Commission will hold their first public meeting on Wednesday, September 1 at 11 AM. The meeting is expected to be short and consider organizational issues related, including bylaws. Former Supreme Court Justice John Wallace, the...

NJ Citizen Action backs all Democrats, but skips endorsements for 24 incumbent lawmakers

August 30, 2021 7:20 pm

The New Jersey Citizen Action PAC has endorsed 57 candidates – all Democrats – in the upcoming elections for State Senate and Assembly, but has not taken sides in the state’s two most competitive districts. The 20,000-member statewide advocacy group...

Opinion: Puerto Rico Recovery Stymied by Irresponsible Insurance Companies

August 9, 2021 11:51 am

OPINION In September of 2017, Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, the worst storm to strike the island in over 80 years. With 155-mph winds and extreme rainfall, the storm left nearly half a million residents without power for more than...

With Diane Allen as LG pick, Republicans foresee boost in state legislative races

August 3, 2021 5:36 pm

With Jack Ciattarelli picking former State Sen. Diane Allen as his running mate, the Republican nominee for governor no doubt hopes South Jersey will appreciate that he chose one of their own for his gubernatorial ticket – the first time...

Opinion: It’s time for Washington to make lowering prescription drug costs a priority

July 29, 2021 12:01 amJuly 28, 2021 11:26 pm

One of the most pressing flaws in our healthcare system today is the outrageously high costs that pharmaceutical firms charge for prescription medications. Here in New Jersey, the burden of prescription drug prices is particularly heavy, and many people simply...

Opinion: Private Investment in EV Charging is a Must

July 7, 2021 9:58 amJuly 7, 2021 10:00 am

OPINION Negotiations are ramping up between Republicans and the White House as both sides work to reach a bipartisan agreement on an infrastructure package that has the potential to revitalize America’s aging transportation system and drastically reduce the sector’s fossil...