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Murphy champions ‘robust’ version of the Reproductive Freedom Act

November 22, 2021 4:52 pm

As the lame duck session continues to go by with little outward progress on the Reproductive Freedom Act, Gov. Phil Murphy once again committed today to getting the bill passed with as many of its current provisions as possible, including...

Bruck co-leads letter supporting DACA protections

November 22, 2021 10:54 am

Acting Attorney General Andrew Bruck – alongside California Attorney General Rob Bonta, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and 21 other attorneys general across the country – issued a letter on Friday supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s proposal...

NJ TRANSIT’S Rapid Response to COVID-19 Ensures Safety of Customers (Sponsored Content

November 18, 2021 12:18 amNovember 18, 2021 8:51 am

The COVID-19 pandemic seemed to happen at lightning speed. News and information were constantly changing, and NJ TRANSIT continued to act swiftly to adapt to the ever-evolving conditions and recommendations, all while keeping the safety of the employees and customers...

Statements of Brigid Callahan Harrison, Ph.D. on legislative and congressional redistricting

November 17, 2021 8:34 amNovember 17, 2021 8:37 am

The following is a full text of testimonies delivered by Montclair State University political science professor Brigid Callahan Harrison of legislative and congressional redistricting — New Jersey State Legislative Apportionment Commission on November 16, 2021, at Stockton University’s Atlantic City...

Where local races stand in Warren County

November 16, 2021 4:18 pm

Allamuchy Republican Councilwoman Rosemary Tuohy was elected as Mayor of Allamuchy Township unopposed. Alpha Republicans Jodie Smith and Councilman Peter Pettinelli won two seats on the Alpha Borough Council over independent Michael Schwar, 37-33-20%, while independent Angela Bickar won an...

Where local races stand in Union County

November 16, 2021 12:50 pm

Berkeley Heights Republicans John Foster and Paul Donnelly unseated Democratic Councilmen Alvaro Medeiros and Stephen Yellin for two seats on the Berkeley Heights Township Council; each Republican won around 27% of the vote to each Democrat’s 23%. Cranford Republican Gina...

Where local races stand in Sussex County

November 16, 2021 10:54 amNovember 19, 2021 11:13 am

Andover Borough Republican Councilmembers Robert Smith and Mel Dennison won re-election to the Andover Borough Council unopposed. Andover Township Republican Committeewoman Janis McGovern, who also currently serves as mayor, and fellow Republican Eric Karr won two seats on the Andover...