Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law three bills that legalized and decriminalized marijuana in New Jersey.
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North Jersey News Roundup for Feb. 22, 2021
Long-time North Jersey GOP State Senator Gerry Cardinale passed away on Feb. 20 after a brief non-coronavirus illness
Deepfake Legislation in New Jersey Advances from Assembly Committee
A pair of bills designed to address criminality in using manipulated media content recently passed the Assembly’s Science, Information and Technology Committee.
North Jersey News Roundup for Jan. 8, 2021
Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Donald Payne announced their support to remove President Donald Trump from the White House
North Jersey News Roundup for Jan. 7, 2021
North Jersey News Roundup for Jan. 7, 2021 recaps the attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill: Trump Veto of NDAA Shows Little Regard For Troops
One of the objections to the bill President Donald Trump cite included the provision requiring Confederate-named military bases be renamed within three years.
New Jersey Joins Legal Challenge of Facebookâs Monopoly
The suit alleges the company monopolized the market for personal social networking services, as well as engaging in illegal mergers and other anti-competitive tactics.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 10, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy laid out two separate models of how many coronavirus cases New Jersey will face in the months ahead.
Despite President Trump Veto Threat, Reps. Gottheimer, Sherrill Support Passage of NDAA
Two members of Congress highlighted the benefits to North Jersey of a defense bill President Donald Trump has threatened to veto.
North Jersey News Roundup for Oct. 7, 2020
New Jersey Department of Health released its guidance on how residents can celebrate Halloween this year.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer Pushes Suite of Bills to Fight Terrorist Organizations Online
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is pushing a suite of legislative initiatives to prevent the next terrorist attack. Gottheimerâs proposal looks to thwart Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) online arsenal to promoting terror and extremist threats that have continued to evolve since 9/11.
North Jersey News Roundup for Aug. 19, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphyâs use of the bully pulpitâand local law enforcementâappeared to have worked when it comes to the uses of masks around the Jersey Shore.
Gottheimer, Menendez Measures Included in $740 Billion Defense Policy Bill
Several measures proposed by Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Sen. Bob Menendez were included in a $740.5 billion defense policy bill approved this week by both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Civil Rights Leader Dr. Mary Frances Berry Discusses Reforms Needed with Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Civil rights leader Dr. Mary Frances Berry believes now is the time for Congress to enact police reforms that have been kicking around in Washington for years.