The Supreme Court justices, in striking down affirmative action in higher education and voting along ideological grounds – the conservatives members in the majority – recently determined that race-conscious admissions programs violate the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection.
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora and the Trenton City Council have been at the forefront of some significant changes. It was announced that Arch Liston, the Mayor's Chief of Staff, resigned. However, on Thursday evening, it was reported that Liston was under consideration for the top spot as the director of Trenton Housing and Economic Development. And late last month, the Trenton City Council overwhelmingly appointed Steve Wilson as the Police Director.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday, June 29, 2023, ruled that two prominent universities’ consideration of race in acceptances violated the U.S. Constitution, effectively reshaping the role of affirmative action in the college admissions process throughout higher education.
Minneapolis recently became the first major U.S. city to allow the “adhan,” or Muslim call to prayer, to be broadcast from mosques five times a day.
Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), made a special appearance during an awards program for journalists held at the National Press Club in the nation’s capital on Tuesday, June 13.
Former Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will throw his hat into the ring and run for President in 2024, according to an announcement on Tuesday evening. He made the formal announcement today during a town hall and community event in Goffstown, New Hampshire.
The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley (LWVNV) wants citizens to be prepared with nonpartisan information to participate in New Jersey's Primary Election on Tuesday, June 6. To prepare voters in Bergen County for what they need to do for the Primary Election, the League developed a voting plan.
