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Photo caption: Electric vehicle battery supply chains are facing increased federal scrutiny as the United States enforces restrictions on products suspected of being made with forced labor.

NJ’s EV Push Faces Forced Labor Roadblock as Chinese Supply Chain Scrutiny Grows

New Jersey's transition to electric vehicles comes as the federal government increases scrutiny of global battery supply chains over concerns that some critical materials may be linked to forced labor in China's Xinjiang region.…

Vehicles parked on a Union City residential block partially and, in some cases, completely obstruct public sidewalks despite state law and local ordinances prohibiting sidewalk parking.

They Steal Our Sidewalks: Union City’s Sidewalk Parking Problem Reaches New Levels

New Jersey law prohibits parking on sidewalks, but multiple vehicles blocking pedestrian walkways on a single Union City block raise questions about whether existing laws are being consistently enforced in one of the state's most densely populated counties.…

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin says the 35,000 potential noncitizen voter registrations previously identified in New Jersey "may only be the beginning."

Noncitizen Voter Registrations in New Jersey May Exceed 35,000 DHS Secretary Says

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin says the approximately 35,000 potential noncitizen voter registrations previously identified in New Jersey may represent only the beginning of a broader review, though neither DHS nor New Jersey…

AI Isn’t Killing Journalism—It’s Saving It. The News Industry Is Making the Same Mistake Again.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing journalism, and Shore News Network argues that news organizations willing to embrace the technology responsibly will be better positioned to serve readers than those that resist it.…

Congressional investigators are examining New Jersey's handling of an MVC voter registration error involving approximately 6,600 noncitizens, while lawmakers debate whether additional federal action may follow.

Mikie Sherrill Lets Congressional Deadline on Voter Registration Request Pass Without Complying

New Jersey Assembly Republicans are claiming the state missed a congressional deadline to provide records related to an investigation into noncitizen voter registrations, potentially setting the stage for further action by House investigators.…

Maryland State Sen. C. Anthony Muse is facing questions after surveillance video showed his SUV striking a parked vehicle's mirror before ending up partially on a sidewalk and against a tree, prompting criticism from residents who say elected officials should be held to the same standards as everyone else.

Drunk Driving? Maryland Senator Criticized After SUV Ends Up on Sidewalk Against Tree in Annapolis

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland State Sen. C. Anthony Muse is under increasing public scrutiny following an Aug. 3 driving incident in Annapolis that has fueled debate over accountability for public officials after surveillance video and witness accounts surfaced online. The incident occurred in the…