NJ Sues Newark Migrant Jail Owners Over Blocked Health Inspections
Health officials were denied a full inspection last week
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NJ Lawmakers Advance Bill To Make Basic Emergency Services ‘Essential’
Lawmakers advanced a bill that would require NJ towns to provide basic EMS services, same as police and firefighting
Should ICE Be Abolished? Democrats In 12th District House Race Chime In
Twelve Democrats are vying on June 2 for the party’s nod to succeed a retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman in the 12th Congressional District.
Sen. Andy Kim Seeks Changes After Delaney Hall Melee
Sen. Andy Kim said he's focused on improving the conditions at Newark migrant jail Delaney Hall after Monday’s violent protests outside the facility.
Bill Advances That Would Allow Potent THC Drinks In Liquor Stores Until November
The bill, which would allow liquor stores to sell wine bottle-sized containers of THC drinks, was panned by a cannabis industry group.
New Jersey Senate Panel Approves State Voting Rights Bill
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a voting rights bill Thursday that supporters said would counter changes to the federal Voting Rights Act.
Officers Warn Organized Crime Remains A Strong Presence In NJ
The mob’s still around, but today’s organized crime looks more like street gangs and outlaw motorcycle clubs
Lawmakers Consider Letting More Movie Theaters Sell Booze
A new bill would allow movie theaters to seek price-capped liquor licenses in a bid to bolster an industry hit hard by the pandemic and streaming.
NJ Alleges Doctor Ok’d Medical Cannabis To Minors In Violation Of Law
A Fort Lee physician had his license revoked after state officials said he authorized medical cannabis for nearly 100% of his patients, including children.