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Trump taps former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy for Transportation chief BY: Jacob Fischler - November 18, 2024 President-elect Donald Trump will nominate former U.S. Rep. …
Social justice groups seek quicker closure of juvenile lockups
1 day ago · Social justice groups want Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin to expedite the closure of long-troubled juvenile jails and open an investigation into the Juvenile …
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New Jersey utility regulator approves gas rate hikes
2 days ago · Some New Jersey residents will see their gas heating bills increase by nearly 16% under new rates approved by the Board of Public Utilities. The board on Thursday approved …
Nearly 250K turned out on first weekend of early in-person voting …
Nearly a quarter-million New Jerseyans cast machine votes at one of 159 early voting centers statewide this weekend, shattering previous records for early in-person turnout. On Saturday …
Campaign finance watchdog approves higher contribution limits
4 days ago · The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission approved hikes to campaign contribution limits that will raise donation caps for next year’s legislative and other …
Gov. Murphy signs record-setting $56.6B state budget
Jun 28, 2024 · Gov. Phil Murphy signed the $56.6 billion annual spending bill Friday after the Legislature approved it in votes divided largely along party lines, two days ahead of a deadline …
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Nov 12, 2024 · Attorney general denies post-election criticism was directed at governor BY: Sophie Nieto-Munoz - November 14, 2024 Attorney General Matt Platkin on Wednesday …
Feds give OK to two wind farms off New Jersey’s coast
Jul 2, 2024 · Federal authorities approved the construction of up to 195 wind turbines off of New Jersey’s coast Tuesday in a victory for Gov. Phil Murphy’s wind energy agenda.. The Bureau …