GOP Moves To Gut Pipeline Environmental Reviews
House Republicans advanced a bill easing cross-border pipeline approvals, opposed by New Jersey Democrats.
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Northeast Pipeline Project Allowed To Disrupt Marine Wildlife
Feds approve pipeline plan letting a fossil fuel company disturb whales, dolphins, and other marine life in Raritan Bay.
Trump Moves To Gut US Power To Regulate Greenhouse Gases
Trump’s EPA move to revoke greenhouse gas regulation authority sparks backlash from NJ leaders, who call it dangerous and anti-science.
Once Again, Congress Skips Out As Shutdown Nears
Congress gridlock puts U.S. government at risk of shutdown, with funding fights over health care, security, and tax credits.
NJ Reps Buck Trump On Picatinny, Fall Short On Deportation Sites
New Jersey lawmakers fight to protect Picatinny Arsenal jobs as Congress debates defense bill and key amendments.
As Threats Increase, So May Protection For Congress
Threats against Congress members are rising, pushing NJ lawmakers to confront security risks and political extremism.
Trump Administration’s Moves To Stifle Dissent Cause Alarm
Trump’s removal of a decades-old Lafayette Square protest sparks concerns over silencing dissent and democracy.
Van Drew And Kean Look To Extend Obamacare Health Subsidies
Two NJ Republicans back a bill to extend Obamacare tax credits, aiming to prevent health insurance premiums from rising nearly 16% in 2026.
Surprises And Standouts: How NJ’s Congress Members Spent Their Summer
New Jersey’s congressional delegation spent summer recess campaigning, traveling abroad, and meeting with constituents while clashing over a GOP-backed budget law that slashes Medicaid and reshapes federal spending.
ACA Health Insurance Is Set To Cost A Lot More In 2026
New Jersey health insurance premiums are set to rise nearly 16% in 2026 if federal ACA subsidies are not renewed.