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Senator Kim Announces Opposition to Mullin DHS Nomination, Calls for Broader Trump Administration Accountability

New Jersey Senator Andy Kim announced he will vote against the nomination of Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, framing his opposition as part of broader concerns about Trump administration policies.

By Anthony Ferraro March 6, 2026

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Associated Press Explains Election Call Process as 2026 Races Approach

The Associated Press has answered the question "who won?" thousands of times since the news organization's founding nearly 180 years ago, according to reporting from the wire service explaining its election calling process.

By Michelle Torres March 3, 2026

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Sen. Kim Introduces Bills to Block Federal Funding for Migrant Detention Facilities

Sen. Andy Kim introduced three bills Thursday aimed at restricting the Trump administration's use of taxpayer funds for immigrant detention, including plans to convert warehouses into holding facilities.

By Michelle Torres March 2, 2026

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Carpenters Union Endorses Mejia in NJ-11 Congressional Race

The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters has endorsed Democratic nominee Analilia Mejia in the upcoming NJ-11 special congressional election, according to an announcement from Mejia's campaign.

By Anthony Ferraro February 27, 2026

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New Jersey Food Council President Linda Doherty to Retire After 33 Years

Linda M. Doherty will step down as president and CEO of the New Jersey Food Council in January 2027, ending a 33-year career with the state's largest alliance of food retailers and supplier partners.

By Anthony Ferraro February 21, 2026

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Two-Thirds of New Jersey Voters Say Immigration Enforcement Has Gone Too Far, Stockton Poll Finds

Two-thirds of New Jersey voters believe immigration enforcement efforts in the United States have gone too far, while 59% say ICE's deportation tactics are making communities less safe, according to a new Stockton University poll released today.

By Michelle Torres February 20, 2026

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Senate Committee Advances Bill to Create Grant Program for New Jersey Craft Beverage Retailers

The Senate Economic Growth Committee moved forward legislation that would establish a new state program to support New Jersey's craft beverage industry through grants and promotional initiatives, acco...

By Karen O'Brien February 17, 2026

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill Tops NJBIZ Power 100 List Despite Publication's Policy Against Government Officials

Gov. Mikie Sherrill has claimed the top spot on NJBIZ's 2026 Power 100 list, marking a notable exception to the business publication's policy of excluding government officials from its influential ran...

By Raj Patel February 17, 2026

Sherrill Administration Considers Cuts to Stay NJ Property Tax Relief Program

Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration has not ruled out cuts to the Stay NJ property tax relief program as it seeks ways to close a roughly $1.

By Anthony Ferraro February 16, 2026

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Students at Rowan, Princeton, Rutgers protest ICE activity

Student organizers held coordinated demonstrations at Rutgers, Princeton and Rowan universities this week to protest federal immigration enforcement activities.

By Anthony Ferraro February 7, 2026