Immigration & Courts: China demanded answers after a man died hours after being booked into an ICE facility in Saipan, pushing fresh scrutiny on detention conditions. Election Integrity: Gov. Mikie Sherrill hit back at Trump’s voter-fraud push tied to NJ’s MVC noncitizen registration controversy, arguing for transparency while refusing to hand over voter-roll data. Public Health Costs: NJ panels approved a 17.3% average premium hike for local government worker health plans, while a separate school-worker rate vote deadlocked again. Energy Policy: Sherrill signed a law legalizing plug-in balcony solar panels (up to 1,200W), limiting municipal and landlord roadblocks for renters. Sports Betting Legal Fight: Michigan’s judge ordered Kalshi to stop offering sports prediction contracts in-state, with penalties up to $500,000 a day—another pressure point in the broader state-vs-platform battle. Local Government & Housing: Hoboken’s zoning board approved a six-story mixed-use project, clearing the way for demolition of an auto shop. State Politics & Labor: NJ’s Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell and labor economist Nicol Nicola will headline Manufacturing Day in Freehold. Business & Jobs: Burlington Stores announced plans to relocate its HQ from NJ to Philadelphia, raising questions about what happens to NJ-based employees. Environment & Safety: NJ State Police will increase marine patrols after deadly, alcohol-involved boating incidents on Barnegat Bay.