Members on both sides of the aisle in the House and Senate are pressing the Department of Defense (DoD) for an update on their efforts
Author: James Hickey
New Jersey Poll Workers Could See A Raise
With the New Jersey primary for 2020 on the horizon, a bill working its way through Trenton will increase the pay for poll workers for
Gov. Phil Murphy Unveils Mental Health Initiatives for New Jersey Schools
New Jersey announced new initiatives to help schools and colleges in the state to support youth mental health. The programs will see the state’s Department
Portal North Bridge Receives Designation To Move Forward
The key federal agency upgraded a project to improve the commute of those dependent on trains in North Jersey. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) upgraded
U.S. Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr., Josh Gottheimer Present Teaneck Fire Department with $45,000 Federal Grant
North Jersey Congressional leaders teamed up to help the Teaneck fire department. U.S. Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. and Josh Gottheimer were on hand to announce
Sen. Bob Menendez Wants Full Funding to Fight Spread of Coronavirus Virus
As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to spread worldwide, including a recent scare at a North Jersey port, a New Jersey senator is pressing the Trump
New Jersey Senate Releases Recommendations for Economic Development Authority Reforms
A bipartisan senate committee released their recommendations on reforming New Jersey’s Economic Development Authority (EDA). The special committee, chaired by Democratic Senator Bob Smith with
Delays, Cost Overruns Found in Audit of New Jersey Transit Rail Operations
New Jersey’s state auditor found serious issues with how the New Jersey Transit’s runs rail’s operation, from on time performance goals to cost overruns in
New Jersey First State to Ban Flavored Vape Products
New Jersey fight to restrict the sale of flavored vape products comes in the wake of a report finding the state saw the greatest switch
Sen. Loretta Weinberg to Head Committee Looking to Improve Political Workplace For Women
A new committee has been formed to change the workplace environment for women in politics. Partnering with the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Abuse, the
Rep. Bill Pascrell Seeks Answers on Brain Injuries Suffered Due to Iran Attack
Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. is seeking more information from the Trump Administration on the injuries suffered by U.S. serviceman injured by Iran bomb’s earlier this
Rep. Josh Gottheimer Hosts Panel Looking to Close Job Gap
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a roundtable to discuss ongoing cooperation to close the middle-skill jobs gap in North Jersey Jan. 20. Discussions focused on
Biden Has Lead in New Jersey: Poll
Former Vice President Joe Biden is the current leader for the Democratic nomination in New Jersey, with a three percent lead over Sen. Bernie Sanders,
Problem Solvers Caucus Lauds Passage of USPS Bill
The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill that would allow the U.S. Postal System (USPS) to revert back to its original funding apparatus. The