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fromCbsnews
1 day ago
US Elections

Early voting underway in New Jersey special election for Gov. Mikie Sherrill's former House seat

fromCbsnews
4 days ago
Washington DC

Gov. Mikie Sherrill is moving to Drumthwacket, the New Jersey governor's mansion

fromGothamist
1 day ago
US politics

Early in-person voting begins in NJ special election to fill Gov. Sherrill's seat

US politics
fromGothamist
18 hours ago

An 'outrageous' number of NJ Democrats flood primaries as party eyes midterm gains

New Jersey's midterm primary sees a surge of Democratic candidates, with 58 filing to run, reflecting optimism for a potential 'blue wave'.
US Elections
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

Early voting underway in New Jersey special election for Gov. Mikie Sherrill's former House seat

Early voting for New Jersey's special election began, featuring Democrat Analilia Mejia, Republican Joe Hathaway, and independent Alan Bond on the ballot.
fromCbsnews
4 days ago
Washington DC

Gov. Mikie Sherrill is moving to Drumthwacket, the New Jersey governor's mansion

US politics
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Early in-person voting begins in NJ special election to fill Gov. Sherrill's seat

Early in-person voting for New Jersey's congressional seat is underway, with Democrat Analilia Mejia leading against Republican Joe Hathaway ahead of Election Day.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

New Jersey advances micro betting ban bill

New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation to ban micro betting due to concerns over addiction and game integrity.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs immigrant protections, police mask ban

New Jersey enacted laws limiting police cooperation with federal immigration authorities and banning face masks for law enforcement.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Chris Christie Says He's Disgusted' With GOP, Takes Swipe at Vacant Human Being' Lindsey Graham

Chris Christie stated, 'I think anybody who follows politics right now can tell there are no principles left in my party.' He criticized Trump's influence, saying, 'He wakes up every morning and tries to figure out what is the best thing for him to do in his self-interest that day, and that day only.'
Right-wing politics
#california-politics
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
12 hours ago

Donald Trump Just Gave California Democrats a Big, Fat Gift

California Democrats face a dilemma with multiple candidates diluting their vote, risking a Republican lockout in the primary.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Anti-regulation Democrats? Top takeaways from governor's race forum in Fresno

California gubernatorial candidates emphasize the need to roll back restrictions affecting farmers and address rural community concerns.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Commentary: Is California really going to elect a Republican governor? Is there a Democratic Plan B?

California's Democratic primary faces risks of splintering support, potentially allowing Republicans to advance in the election.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

New Jersey Loses Bid to Shut Down Kalshi Sports Contracts After Federal Appeal

A federal appeals court ruled that New Jersey cannot enforce state gambling laws against Kalshi's sports prediction market.
fromBleacher Nation
1 day ago

Devils vs. Flyers NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick - April 7 - Bleacher Nation

The best over/under bet is set at over 5.5 goals, with projections indicating 5.9 goals. New Jersey's games have exceeded this total 36 times, while Philadelphia has done so in 40 games.
Chicago Cubs
fromwww.bxtimes.com
1 day ago

NY-15 challengers to face off in OneNYC Action debate, Rep. Ritchie Torres opts out Bronx Times

The debate will be moderated by public defender Dalourny Nemorin, who recently suspended her own campaign for the seat.
NYC politics
#california-gubernatorial-race
California
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

How Democrats Can Avoid Disaster in the California Governor's Race

The California gubernatorial race shows a potential for two Republicans to face off, posing a significant threat to Democrats.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

SHOCK POLL: California Democrats at Risk of Being Shut Out of Governor's Race

The California gubernatorial race shows Democrats at risk of not advancing a candidate to the general election due to vote splitting among multiple candidates.
California
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

How Democrats Can Avoid Disaster in the California Governor's Race

The California gubernatorial race shows a potential for two Republicans to face off, posing a significant threat to Democrats.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

SHOCK POLL: California Democrats at Risk of Being Shut Out of Governor's Race

The California gubernatorial race shows Democrats at risk of not advancing a candidate to the general election due to vote splitting among multiple candidates.
SF politics
fromEsquire
1 day ago

At Least One Battleground State Is Electing the Right People

Democrats are expected to expand their majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, highlighting struggles for Wisconsin Republicans in recent elections.
#jersey-city
Healthcare
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Fines weren't enough to keep Jersey City hospital open, so lawmakers aim to get tougher

Heights University Hospital's closure leaves Jersey City with one emergency room, prompting legal actions and potential new legislation to prevent future hospital closures.
Fundraising
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Jersey City begs for record-breaking $150M in state aid as it faces 'full-blown financial crisis'

Jersey City seeks $150 million in state aid to address a $254 million budget deficit amid a financial crisis.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Fines weren't enough to keep Jersey City hospital open, so lawmakers aim to get tougher

Heights University Hospital's closure leaves Jersey City with one emergency room, prompting legal actions and potential new legislation to prevent future hospital closures.
Fundraising
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Jersey City begs for record-breaking $150M in state aid as it faces 'full-blown financial crisis'

Jersey City seeks $150 million in state aid to address a $254 million budget deficit amid a financial crisis.
#new-york-politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

GOP gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman denied matching campaign funds by Dems in party-line vote

NYC politics
fromThe Center Square
6 days ago

New York Democrats block Blakeman's access to public funds

New York Democrats denied Bruce Blakeman access to public financing, potentially undermining his gubernatorial campaign against Kathy Hochul.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

GOP gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman denied matching campaign funds by Dems in party-line vote

Bruce Blakeman was denied millions in campaign funds due to a paperwork issue, giving Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul an advantage in the election.
NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

4 years after Zeldin's near win, New York GOP still can't break through

Blakeman faces significant fundraising challenges against Hochul, with a large cash disparity impacting GOP campaign viability in New York.
#california
fromSan Jose Inside
3 hours ago
US Elections

Trump's Endorsement of Hilton Could Make Room for a Democrat on Nov. Ballot

Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton reduces the risk of two Republicans advancing in California's gubernatorial primary.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago
US Elections

A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss

Democrats in California face unprecedented uncertainty in the gubernatorial race, risking their long-held control amid voter dissatisfaction.
US Elections
fromSan Jose Inside
3 hours ago

Trump's Endorsement of Hilton Could Make Room for a Democrat on Nov. Ballot

Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton reduces the risk of two Republicans advancing in California's gubernatorial primary.
US Elections
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss

Democrats in California face unprecedented uncertainty in the gubernatorial race, risking their long-held control amid voter dissatisfaction.
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Booking an Airbnb in New Jersey for the World Cup? It may be illegal.

The home is currently listed on Airbnb for about $1,000 a night for short stays throughout June and July. It boasts a 'spacious 3BR retreat just 15 minutes from MetLife Stadium!' - the site of eight World Cup matches, including the tournament final - along with a backyard, a fire pit and a 'roomy deck with plenty of seating.'
NYC real estate
US politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Scoop: Platner declares Mills nearly finished in Maine Senate primary

Platner's campaign is shifting focus to the general election, showing confidence with polls indicating a significant lead over Mills.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Bruce Blakeman cuts into Hochul's lead in NY governor race: Siena poll

Bruce Blakeman is narrowing the gap against Kathy Hochul in the New York governor race, with her lead decreasing significantly in recent polls.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Chris Christie Slams 'Self-Consumed' Trump for Mueller Post

Chris Christie criticized Donald Trump's post celebrating Robert Mueller's death, emphasizing respect for Mueller's service and condemning Trump's remarks as reprehensible.
Fundraising
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Jersey City says it desperately needs $150M in state aid. That would obliterate records.

Jersey City seeks record $150 million state aid to address a $255 million budget deficit, equivalent to 28% of its annual budget, while the new mayor implements cost-cutting measures and warns of inevitable tax increases.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Judge Tosses DOJ Lawyer From Courtroom As New Jersey U.S. Attorney's Office Descends Into Chaos - Above the Law

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey faces severe leadership chaos after courts repeatedly rejected unconstitutional appointment attempts, leading to an illegal three-person leadership structure.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Trump says Democrats must cheat to win. What do his supporters think?

Republicans in Pennsylvania swing districts reject Trump's claims of Democratic election cheating, believing elections are secure and fraud is difficult to execute.
fromUpper East Side, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

2 Front Runners Emerge In Race To Represent UES In Congress, Poll Shows

The new poll, published by Dream NYC on Wednesday, shows two candidates beginning to pull ahead of the pack: Upper East Side Assemblymember Alex Bores, who was endorsed by former Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and Upper West Side Assemblymember Micah Lasher, who was endorsed by Nadler.
Upper West Side
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

New Jersey Realtors calls for graduated percent fee relief

At a time when affordability remains one of the state's most pressing challenges, adding additional transaction costs makes it harder for buyers and sellers to participate in the market that so desperately needs participation. New Jersey Realtors said the state should consider reducing or reforming the fee as it applies to residential housing.
Real estate
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Democrats Could Win a Majority of Governorships In 2026

Partisan control of state governments significantly impacts federal elections, with both parties aiming for gubernatorial victories in the upcoming elections.
Poker
fromPolitics NY
3 weeks ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Chair of Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering, Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

New York's racing, gaming and wagering industry generates $5 billion annually, funds education, supports 30,000 jobs, and provides gambling addiction programs.
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

Chaos at NJ Attorney's office hampers mortgage fraud cases

President Donald Trump appointed his former personal lawyer, Alina Habba, to lead the prominent New Jersey office early in his term before a judge, Matthew Brann, disqualified Habba for sidestepping Senate confirmation. Habba's replacements, three prosecutors, picked by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, could be in a similar predicament.
NYC real estate
NYC parents
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

Sherrill's $60.7B NJ budget boosts school funding but risks tax fight

Governor Sherrill's $60.7 billion budget proposes record property tax relief and historic school funding while closing business tax loopholes to address a revenue gap, risking her campaign pledge against tax increases.
SF politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Sherrill aims to help shape midterms with new PAC

Sherrill aims to expand her political influence nationally with a new PAC focused on supporting cost-lowering candidates and public service.
Alternative transportation
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NJ Gov. Sherrill wins praise for killing plan to expand roadways headed to Holland Tunnel

Governor Sherrill approved a $6.7 billion Newark Bay Bridge replacement project while rejecting plans to widen highway infrastructure and increase lane capacity.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Democrat Chris Pappas in dead heat with John Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race

"I've never sought to make history. That's just happened along the way while I've tried to be of use to people in New Hampshire through public service."
US Elections
NYC real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

New Jersey proposal could reduce senior property tax relief

New Jersey proposes reducing Stay NJ property tax relief eligibility from $500,000 to $250,000 income and cutting maximum combined benefits from $6,500 to $4,000 to target relief toward low- and middle-income seniors.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Fearing GOP upset, top California Democrat urges lagging candidates for governor to drop out of race

California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks warned in a statement that for all the state's liberal bona fides it was possible that a large Democratic field could carve up the party's primary vote into small fractions and allow only two Republican candidates to advance to the November election. The all-GOP general election is possible under California's unusual top-two primary system, which puts all candidates on one ballot and only the top two vote-getters advance to November, regardless of party.
California
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

NY-12 Congress primary: Lasher lands Bloomberg endorsement in packed in race to replace Nadler | amNewYork

Michael Bloomberg endorses Assembly Member Micah Lasher in the Democratic primary to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler in Manhattan's 12th Congressional District.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Democrats and Republicans unite against NJ detention warehouse. Just don't say 'abolish ICE.'

The Trump administration purchased a giant warehouse in rural Roxbury Township, New Jersey, for $129.3 million with plans to convert it into one of the largest immigration detention centers in the country. The plan is not only unpopular among a bipartisan swath of residents, but it's also roiling what was already shaping up to be a gripping and crowded Democratic primary in the state's 7th Congressional District.
US politics
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

NJ Scales Back Part of Gov. Murphy's Turnpike Boondoggle - Streetsblog New York City

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill cancelled a plan to expand the Newark Bay bridge to eight lanes, instead choosing a four-lane replacement that maintains current capacity while modernizing infrastructure.
US politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

North Jersey Republicans support ICE detention centers. Just not in their town.

New Jersey Republicans oppose a federal immigration detention facility in their affluent community while supporting the administration's mass deportation policies, exemplifying NIMBY opposition.
New York Rangers
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

2025 Governor's Race: Delgado ends his longshot primary challenge to Hochul, clearing path for governor's renomination | amNewYork

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado ended his gubernatorial campaign, leaving Gov. Kathy Hochul unopposed in the June Democratic primary.
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

New Jersey State awards $32 million for 53 electric school buses and 41 chargers - Sustainable Bus

More than $18 million was distributed through the second round of the Electric School Bus Grant Program, supporting the purchase of 53 battery-electric school buses and associated charging equipment. The program, authorized in 2022 and financed through the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities' Clean Energy Fund, provides up to $45 million over three years to replace diesel school buses with zero-emission alternatives. Grant recipients include school districts and private transportation contractors located across northern, central, and southern New Jersey.
Environment
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

2026 MIDTERMS: How will Supreme Court's ruling on Malliotakis' Congress seat impact another key NYC race? | amNewYork

The Supreme Court's decision to maintain New York's 11th Congressional District boundaries strengthens Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis's re-election prospects and forces Democrat Dan Goldman to compete against Brad Lander in the 10th District primary instead of challenging Malliotakis.
US Elections
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

North Carolina Primary Map: Live Election Results

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley are expected to easily win their respective Democratic and Republican U.S. Senate primaries in North Carolina, while House races feature competitive primaries with redistricting and progressive challenges reshaping electoral dynamics.
US Elections
fromapps.npr.org
1 month ago

North Carolina Results

North Carolina's March 3 primary features an open U.S. Senate seat with former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley leading their respective party contests, alongside multiple contested House primaries affected by redistricting.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

DOJ Tries Acting Normal In New Jersey - Above the Law

The unexpected gravitas occurred in one of the thousands of habeas cases currently swamping trial courts. The Department of Homeland Security recently discovered that 8 USC § 1225(b)(1)(B)(iii)(IV) requires mandatory detention of asylum seekers, including those who were released in the country decades ago and given work permits. Hundreds of judges across the country - but not the Fifth Circuit! - have scoffed at this discovery and ordered DHS to either grant immigrants a bond hearing or release them.
Law
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Democratic Party's Breakup With AIPAC Is Almost Complete

Support for Israel within the Democratic Party has weakened since the Gaza war, shifting mainstream Democrats toward conditioning aid and criticizing Netanyahu.
fromnj
1 month ago

What happens to commuters if Gov. Sherrill makes recommended changes to NJ Transit

The Transportation and Infrastructure team report included 20 recommendations, with suggestions to moving two light rail line expansions and designing a bus rapid transit system for South Jersey. They suggested allowing traffic enforcement cameras to address safety issues and to study an idea from Sherrill's Republican challenger.
US politics
#new-jersey-politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

The left smells blood after shock Democratic primary result

Driving the news: The 13-candidate Democratic primary to replace now-Gov. Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey's 11th congressional district ended in a dead heat between progressive organizer Analilia Mejia and former Rep. Tom Malinowski. With several thousand provisional and late mail-in still to be counted as of Friday, Mejia led Malinowski by 500 votes, 28.75% to 27.97%, according to the Associated Press. Mejia trailed many of her opponents in fundraising, bringing in just $420,000 to Malinowski's $1.2 million.
US politics
US politics
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

New Jersey governor OKs jury service for thousands with criminal convictions

New Jersey restores jury eligibility to about 350,000 people with prior criminal convictions, removing a barrier that disproportionately affected Black adults.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Decision Desk HQ RETRACTS New Jersey Democratic Primary Call as Race Tightens

The New Jersey Democratic primary for the state's 11th Congressional District was plunged into uncertainty on Thursday night after Decision Desk HQ abruptly walked back its earlier projection calling a win for former congressman Tom Malinowski after a late surge by his progressive rival. The election analysis outlet had initially called the contest for Malinowski, only to retract its call hours later as election night data began cutting sharply against its assumptions.
US politics
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Meet Steve Fulop, Corporate New York's New Mouthpiece - Streetsblog New York City

Steve Fulop is leading the Partnership for New York City, prioritizing Gateway funding, opposing highway widenings, and engaging transit and community stakeholders.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Analilia Mejia declares victory in NJ primary and credits progressive platform

"While my race was very much local I was knocking on doors, I was making phone calls, I was at train stations the discussions we were having were both local and national,"
US politics
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

No, judge tells Trump. You can't cripple $16 billion in funding for New York City and New Jersey | Fortune

A federal judge ordered restoration of federal funding for the Hudson Tunnel rail project, temporarily blocking the administration's freeze and averting an immediate construction shutdown.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Chris Christie: Trump Eroding Long-Term DOJ Credibility

The DOJ's failed attempt to indict six Democratic lawmakers over a video eroded the Justice Department's credibility and public trust.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Editorial | Trump's Gateway Tunnel shenanigans are a brazen act of self-sabotage | amNewYork

Cutting off one's nose to spite one's face. Shooting oneself in the foot. Tripping over your own feet. Sawing off the tree branch while sitting on it. Such acts of self-sabotage pale in comparison to the utter lunacy surrounding President Trump's decision to stymie federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel project, a vital and necessary construction of two new rail tunnels to replace the crumbling infrastructure that Amtrak and New Jersey Transit use every day to crisscross the Hudson River.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Negative! Negative! Negative!' Harry Enten Amazed By How Long Trump's Been Underwater Like The NJ Jets'

Donald Trump's net approval has been negative for 310 consecutive days and he polls poorly across major issues including the economy and the Epstein case.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Op-Ed: Is N.J.-Style Bikelash Coming For Your State Next? - Streetsblog USA

E-bike safety advocates like myself have long warned about "bikelash": the predictable backlash that occurs when policymakers misdiagnose the e-moto problem as an e-bike problem. The recently enacted - and extraordinarily restrictive - New Jersey law is a textbook example of bikelash unleashed. It is also a case study in legislative malpractice. The law was reportedly triggered by the tragic death of a 13-year-old riding what was described as an "e-bike" in a collision with a truck in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
US politics
US politics
fromnj
1 month ago

Why this backroom deal between 2 governors matters for millions of New Jersey and New York commuters

Kathryn Garcia becomes Port Authority executive director while Jean Roehrenbeck becomes deputy executive director, restoring a 13-year-vacant position and increasing New Jersey's influence.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Despite Themselves, Democrats Look Well Positioned for the Midterms

Ten months is an eternity in political time, but from today's vantage point, Democrats have to feel pretty good about their chances of delivering an electoral shellacking to President Donald Trump and his congressional allies in November. To be clear, this has very little to do with any change in the campaign strategy, policy thinking, or moral imagination of national Democrats.
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