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In NJ’s most competitive House race, analyst says the edge goes to Bennett

September 25, 2026 6:07 pm

WASHINGTON — As Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and Rebecca Bennett prepare for their only debate of the campaig a leading analyst of congressional races just made the Democratic challenger a slight favorite in New Jersey’s most competitive U.S. House contest....

Legislative leaders agree Caldwell had to resign, split over Sherrill’s handling

September 25, 2026 4:21 pmSeptember 27, 2026 12:04 am

New Jersey’s four legislative leaders agreed Friday that Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell needed to resign following an independent investigation that substantiated allegations of sexual harassment and ethics violations, but divided sharply over Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s handling of the controversy. Senate...

Listen to Gov. Sherrill Press Conference at 2:45

September 25, 2026 2:37 pmSeptember 27, 2026 12:04 am

Black leaders praise Caldwell’s decision to resign

September 25, 2026 2:20 pmSeptember 27, 2026 12:04 am

A group of prominent Black elected officials, clergy members and civic leaders praised Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell for resigning and said Gov. Mikie Sherrill made a difficult but necessary decision in calling for him to step down. “We commend and...

Caldwell will resign as lieutenant governor after harassment, ethics findings

September 25, 2026 1:30 pmSeptember 27, 2026 12:01 am

Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell will resign after a damning internal investigation substantiated allegations that he sexually harassed a female staffer and repeatedly violated state ethics rules, the New Jersey Globe has confirmed. Caldwell’s decision comes one day after Gov. Mikie...

NJEA blasts 34% increase in school health insurance rates

September 25, 2026 12:23 pmSeptember 25, 2026 1:54 pm

The School Employees’ Health Benefits Commission approved a health insurance rate increase of more than 34% for participating school districts in 2027, prompting sharp criticism from the New Jersey Education Association. All three NJEA-appointed commissioners voted against the increase. The...

Steve Adubato talks to Asm. Al Barlas about the State Budget and Child Care

September 23, 2026 6:18 amSeptember 23, 2026 12:34 pm

Steve Adubato sits down with Asm. Al Barlas (R) – NJ of the 40th Legislative District about the state budget support for nonprofits and quality and accessible child care.