Newark election to allow 16, 17-year-olds to vote tomorrow
NEWARK, NJ — Tomorrow, Newark will hold its school board election, marking a historic milestone as the first city in New Jersey to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to cast ballots. The election,…
New Jersey Senate Passes Bill to Allow 17-Year-Olds to Vote in Primaries
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate has approved a groundbreaking bill sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker and Senator James Beach, enabling 17-year-old registered voters to participate in primary elections, provided they…
New Jersey’s “New Voter Empowerment Act” to Allow 17-Year-Olds to Vote in Primaries
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee has given a favorable report to Senate Bill No. 1888, also known as the “New Voter Empowerment Act.” This…
New Jersey Dems Push Bill to Allow Convicted Criminals to Be Jurors
TRENTON, NJ – Assemblyman Robert Auth expressed concerns over a bill passed by the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Monday, which permits individuals with past indictable offenses to serve as jurors, excluding those…
Jackson Assemblyman Introduces Bill to Allow Privet Consortiums to Manage Public School Bus Funds
NEW JERSEY — A newly introduced bill aims to establish a nonpublic school consortium transportation program, offering a novel approach to managing transportation for nonpublic school students. The program, designed to be…
Hamas Delays Release Of Hostages, Demands Israel Allow More Aid Into Gaza: REPORT
Hamas Delays Release Of Hostages, Demands Israel Allow More Aid Into Gaza: REPORT Harold Hutchison on November 25, 2023 Hamas announced it was delaying the release of additional hostages, demanding that Israel…
New Jersey Bill Would Allow Dogs to Visit Breweries
TRENTON, NJ — A bill introduced in New Jersey would permit dogs in designated areas of licensed microbreweries, under specific conditions aimed at ensuring cleanliness and safety. The proposed legislation stipulates that…
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Rep Unveils Bill That Would Allow US To Pay Itself Back For Ukraine Aid With Frozen Russian Assets
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Rep Unveils Bill That Would Allow US To Pay Itself Back For Ukraine Aid With Frozen Russian Assets Jake Smith on October 12, 2023 Republican Georgia Rep. Rich McCormick introduced…
New Jersey Expands Law to Allow Less Qualified Healthcare Workers to Perform Abortions
TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced a new rule proposal by the State Board of Medical Examiners aimed at expanding the number of…
Feds to Issue Permit to Offshore Wind Co. to ‘Take’ a Few Endangered Whales During Construction in New Jersey
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On Friday, September 22, NOAA Fisheries will initiate a 30-day public comment period for proposed regulations related to Atlantic Shores’ Atlantic Shores South Project. The offshore wind energy…
EXCLUSIVE: DeSantis-Aligned Super PAC To Launch Ad Touting Plan To Allow ‘Deadly Force’ At Border
EXCLUSIVE: DeSantis-Aligned Super PAC To Launch Ad Touting Plan To Allow ‘Deadly Force’ At Border Mary Lou Masters on September 5, 2023 Never Back Down, the super PAC supporting Florida Gov. Ron…
EPA Revises Expansive Water Regulation To Comply With SCOTUS But Doesn’t Allow Public Comment
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revised its “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule Tuesday in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling that scaled back the agency’s ability to regulate under…
New Jersey Wants to Allow Composting of Human Bodies
TRENTON, NJ – Human composting can soon become a legal service offered by undertakers across the state. A newly introduced bill in New Jersey opens the doors for a more environmentally-conscious option…
Former Virgin Islands AG Says Governor Pressured Her To Allow Epstein Onto Island
Former Virgin Islands AG Says Governor Pressured Her To Allow Epstein Onto Island Will Kessler on August 16, 2023 The former U.S. Virgin Islands attorney general revealed in court documents made public…
Liberal Justices Slam SCOTUS Majority’s ‘Troubling’ Decision To Allow Alabama Execution To Proceed
Liberal Justices Slam SCOTUS Majority’s ‘Troubling’ Decision To Allow Alabama Execution To Proceed Katelynn Richardson on July 21, 2023 The Supreme Court’s liberal justices released an opinion early Friday morning slamming the…
Rhode Island School District To Allow Christian Clubs After Advocacy Group Files Lawsuit
Rhode Island School District To Allow Christian Clubs After Advocacy Group Files Lawsuit Kate Anderson on July 19, 2023 Providence Public School District (PPSD) came to an agreement with Child Evangelism Fellowship…
Companies Must Allow Men To Use Women’s Restrooms At Work, Japanese High Court Rules
Companies Must Allow Men To Use Women’s Restrooms At Work, Japanese High Court Rules Ireland Walker on July 11, 2023 The Japanese Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that it is illegal for companies…
Federal Judge Orders School District To Allow After-School Satan Club
Federal Judge Orders School District To Allow After-School Satan Club Kate Anderson on May 1, 2023 A federal judge on Monday ordered that a Pennsylvania school district must allow The Satanic Temple…
Pope Francis Will Allow Women To Vote In Bishop Meeting For The First Time
Pope Francis Will Allow Women To Vote In Bishop Meeting For The First Time Kate Anderson on April 26, 2023 The Vatican announced Wednesday during a press conference that women would be…
‘Showing Their True Colors’: Republicans Vote Against Dem Amendment To Allow Guns In State Capitol
‘Showing Their True Colors’: Republicans Vote Against Dem Amendment To Allow Guns In State Capitol Bronson Winslow on March 24, 2023 Several Republican Florida lawmakers voted against a Democrat-introduced amendment Thursday that…
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Rep To Unveil Bill That Would Allow Active, Retired Law Enforcement To Concealed Carry In School Zones
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Rep To Unveil Bill That Would Allow Active, Retired Law Enforcement To Concealed Carry In School Zones Harold Hutchison on March 17, 2023 Republican Rep. August Pfluger of Texas will…