No school vouchers: Gottheimer opposes New Jersey private school student tuition reimbursement
“I’m totally against vouchers” – Josh Gottheimer LAKEWOOD, NJ – Rep. Josh Gottheimer publicly opposed a proposed $20 billion federal school voucher program backed by House Republicans, stating he supports public schools…
Tax the Tips: AOC Officially Opposes No Tax on Tips for waitresses and bartenders
New York, NY – She has gone from ‘tax the rich’ to ‘tax the tips’ in a matter of weeks. Months after former Vice President Kamala Harris championed President Donald Trump’s ‘no…
Jackson Township Council Opposes JCP&L’s Proposed 17-20% Summer Electricity Rate Hike
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is voicing strong opposition to Jersey Central Power & Light’s (JCP&L) proposed 17-20% electricity rate increase set to take effect in the summer of…
Jackson GOP Opposes Attacks on Columbus Day, Italian Heritage
JACKSON, NJ—Columbus Day is under attack across America, including here in New Jersey, but on Monday, officials in one town stood up against the rhetoric. As President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris…
New coalition of municipalities opposes New Jersey’s offshore wind projects
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A coalition of more than 40 municipalities and organizations across New Jersey has formed to oppose the state’s large-scale offshore wind energy projects, citing concerns over rising…
Toms River Mayor Opposes County Plan for Downtown Homeless Shelter
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An ongoing feud between Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and Paul Hulse, organizer of Just Believe, Inc. is taking a new turn today. Last month, Rodrick said he…
New Jersey Opposes Phil Murphy Plan to Fund NJ Transit with Gas Tax Revenue
New Jersey Residents Prefer Gas Tax Revenue for Roads Only, Poll Finds TRENTON, NJ—A recent poll by Farleigh Dickinson University revealed that a majority of New Jersey voters prefer that revenues from…
Lawmaker Opposes Proposed New Jersey Sales Tax Increase
Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio staunchly opposes the proposal to increase the sales tax to address NJ Transit’s budget deficit. Lobbyists suggested raising the tax from 6.625% to 7% to substitute Governor…
Trump Opposes Arizona Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion, Won’t Sign Federal Abortion Ban
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he opposed a ruling by Arizona’s Supreme Court that banned most abortions in the state, and added that he would not sign a national…
CAIR Says Muslims Have Right to Anti-Semitic Speech, Opposes New Bill
NEWARK, NJ — The Council on American-Islamic Relations’ New Jersey chapter (CAIR-NJ) has publicly urged the New Jersey Senate to oppose Senate Bill 1292 and Senate Bill 2937. The organization asserts these…
China firmly opposes US remarks on Arunachal Pradesh, foreign ministry says
BEIJING (Reuters) – China strongly opposes the United States saying Arunachal Pradesh is part of India, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday, as tensions simmer over a contested…
Democratic US senator opposes Biden pause on liquefied natural gas exports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic U.S. Senator Michael Bennet opposes President Joe Biden’s decision to pause approvals of new exports of liquefied natural gas, saying on Sunday that it could undercut U.S. efforts…
US ITC opposes Apple’s motion for stay pending appeal in smartwatches case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. International Trade Commission on Wednesday opposed Apple’s motion for a stay pending appeal in a case involving sales of the company’s flagship smartwatches, a court filing showed.…
Planned Parenthood Opposes New Jersey Bill Restricting Contact With Minors on Social Media
TRENTON, NJ – Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey (PPAFNJ) is actively campaigning against a New Jersey legislative bill aimed at regulating minors’ access to social media. This bill mandates parental…
Orban opposes Kyiv’s EU accession bid; not all Hungarians in Ukraine agree
By Olena Harmash UZHHOROD, Ukraine (Reuters) – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban says he will block Kyiv’s bid to start membership talks with the European Union, citing corruption and the denial of…
China says it opposes US inclusion of Chinese entities in export control list
BEIJING (Reuters) – China resolutely opposes the United States putting some Chinese entities into an export control list and imposing sanctions, the commerce ministry said on Wednesday. “The U.S. should immediately correct…
Proxy advisor ISS opposes Stratasys, Desktop Metal merger in 3D printing
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK (Reuters) – Influential proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services recommended 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys shareholders reject plans to buy Desktop Metal, saying another offer “presents a more…
Abcam founder seeks to block $5.7 billion Danaher deal
(Reuters) -Abcam Plc founder Jonathan Milner on Thursday said he would vote against medical tools supplier Danaher’s proposed $5.7 billion acquisition of the company, as it undervalues the protein consumables maker. Danaher’s…
Congressman Opposes New Verizon Tower in Belmar
Belmar, NJ — Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) has issued a letter to Verizon, asking the company to rethink its plans for installing twenty 30-foot 5G towers along Belmar’s boardwalk. The letter is…
China opposes planned U.S. visit by Taiwan vice president
BEIJING (Reuters) – China on Thursday said it firmly opposes any form of official exchange between the United States and Taiwan, and resolutely opposes “sneaky visits” by Taiwan “independence separatists”. China urges…
‘You Can’t Have The Fox Guarding The Henhouse’: Freedom Caucus Chair Opposes Special Counsel In Biden Probe
‘You Can’t Have The Fox Guarding The Henhouse’: Freedom Caucus Chair Opposes Special Counsel In Biden Probe Harold Hutchison on July 21, 2023 Republican Rep. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania said Friday that…
SCOTUS Asked To Decide Fate Of Pivotal Pipeline After Federal Court Opposes Congress And Halts Construction
SCOTUS Asked To Decide Fate Of Pivotal Pipeline After Federal Court Opposes Congress And Halts Construction Katelynn Richardson on July 17, 2023 The Supreme Court may soon weigh in on Mountain Valley…
Canada opposes use of cluster bombs that US is sending to Ukraine
By Ismail Shakil OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada is against the use of cluster munitions that Washington has promised to give Ukraine for its counteroffensive against occupying Russian forces, Ottawa said on Saturday,…
US says it opposes export controls by China on metals, will consult allies
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States “firmly” opposes export controls announced by China on gallium and germanium, metals needed to produce semiconductors and other electronics, a U.S. Commerce Department spokesperson…
Durr Opposes Bill Redirecting $1 Billion of Ratepayer Relief to Foreign Wind Farm Developer
Sen.Ed Durr expressed his strong opposition to legislation that would redirect up to $1 billion from ratepayers to a foreign company that is building a disputed wind farm off the coast of…
China says firmly opposes U.S. import ban on Chinese firms over Uyghurs
BEIJING (Reuters) – China firmly opposes U.S. inclusion of two more companies, and some of their units, on a list of entities accused of alleged human rights abuses, the commerce ministry said…
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