Political news from Washington and Trenton that affects us
As we get closer to the Nov. 3 general election, North-JerseyNews.com will post a weekly notebook of actions of the candidates.
Gov. Phil Murphy provided a more detailed timeline of the events leading up to two staffers testing positive for COVID-19.
In a letter to BI Director Christopher Wray, lawmakers wrote they believe “the clear threat and pattern of violence demonstrated by members of groups like the Proud Boys merits increased security by the Bureau.”
Despite questions if the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will survive a Supreme Court challenge, the state has launched its health insurance marketplace, Get Covered New Jersey.
The majority of the money, $70 million in total, will be distributed to restaurants, microbusinesses, and other small businesses through Phase 3 of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced that veterans homes in New Jersey will get federal reinforcement in regards to staffing days after a shake up at New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Test results announced on Oct. 17 and 18 by state officials reported 2,240 new cases total—958 on Saturday and 1,282 on Sunday.
In the aftermath of nearly 150 deaths due to the coronavirus at veteran homes, Gov. Phil Murphy has shaken up leadership at New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie acknowledge that he should have worn a mask while at the White House while in date preparation with President Donald Trump.
Leading up to the General Election, groups in favor of the measure have ramped up efforts to urge voters to approve the referendum.
The two candidates for the 11th Congressional District discussed issues involving healthcare, coronavirus, the economy, policing and their records.
Two sons of Paterson from different eras are battling to represent New Jersey’s 9th Congressional districts in a battle of candidates with diametrically opposing views of President Donald Trump.
The latest statewide poll continues to show Joe Biden with a clear path to win the Presidential vote in New Jersey by a decisive margin, motivated by animus towards President Donald Trump.
In endorsing Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mikie Sherrill to return to Washington, we are rewarding them for their attempts to work across the aisle to solve the problems of today as well as being leading moderate voices in their party.
Voters will get their say on if the state should legalize marijuana, offer property tax relief to Veterans and delay the redrawing of New Jersey’s legislative districts.
The race to represent North Jersey’s 5th district pits Rep. Josh Gottheimer, an incumbent, centrist Democrat against Republican nominee Frank Pallotta, who has embraced the policies and supporters of President Donald Trump.
North-JerseyNews.com offers a guide to filling out and casting your mail-in ballot for the 2020 Election
The New Jersey Department of Health is offering guidance on how to trick or treat this year, including the handing out of candy and going to traditional activities such as hayrides and haunted houses.
The race between Rep. Mikie Sherrill and GOP challenger Rosemary Becchi is a contest of two women with strong resumes looking to serve New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.
In endorsing Joe Biden, we are backing the former vice president to provide America with a steady hand that will work to unify a battered and tired country.
Despite both parties looking to wrest control of the U.S. Senate, the race in New Jersey is seen as clear sailing for Sen. Cory Booker.
The issue of domestic security threats to this year’s election at the center of the Presidential debate Sept. 29 is one New Jersey’s law enforcement officials were already preparing for.
The last chance to contrast President Donald Trump and Joe Biden for New Jerseyans before they started to mail-in their ballots was more of a debacle than a debate.
“We crafted this budget as we fought this pandemic together,” said Murphy at a signing ceremony in Trenton Sept. 29. “This is the ultimate walk-and-chew-gum moment, and we rose to meet it.”
A view of Skyland’s social media activity showcases a disturbing record that includes comparing wearing masks to the yellow stars Jews were forced to wear during the Holocaust.
Dr. Anthony Fauci believes that New Jersey is positioned to handle a second coronavirus wave and the flu season if the state continues protocols that have lowered key health metrics.
The governor unveiled a multi-stage approach to restarting, guided by the Governor’s Restart and Recovery Commission and complementary Advisory Councils.
Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled the state’s roadmap on health standards needed to be achieved allowing for an economic recovery in the state. The six point Road Back plan features four health benchmarks the governor believes is critical to giving residents confidence to restart the economy.
Returning Reps. Bill Pascrell, Donald Payne, Jr. and Albio Sires to Congress will be a benefit to the residents of North Jersey.
The Department of the Treasury reported that September revenue collections for the major taxes was down 4.4% from 2019 and down nearly 9% for the first quarter of the financial year.
Gottheimer believes the tax would force data processing centers out of the state, hundreds of jobs and cause a multi-million loss in local tax revenue.
NJ Transit (NJT) published a path forward for its NJ TRANSITGRID project to incorporate renewable energy technology to align with the goals presented in Gov. Phil Murphy’s Energy Master Plan.