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‘Our Democracy Is Falling’: Dem Says Party Should Back Government Shutdown To Resist Trump
The Daily Caller
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August 13, 2025
Some Senate Democrats, itching for a major showdown with Republicans, are advocating for their party to filibuster their way into a government shutdown this fall. Democratic Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is pushing a hardball approach during...
Frank Pallone unveils bill targeting chemical loopholes in school lunches
South Middlesex Times - New Jersey
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August 14, 2025
Rep. Frank Pallone, a longtime U.S. Congressman representing New Jersey’s 6th district, posted on social media about his new legislative efforts and legal positions on August 14, 2025.Pallone announced the introduction of a bill aimed at...
S&P Boosts New Jersey’s Credit Rating to A+
InsiderNJ - New Jersey
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Eighth Credit Rating Upgrade During Governor Murphy’s Administration TRENTON – S&P Global Ratings today upgraded its rating on New Jersey’s general obligation bonds to A+ from A, citing the Murphy Administration’s work to increase its surplus and...
This Airbnb in New Jersey Is Peak Fall Vibes
Only In Your State
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As summer comes to an end and fall starts creeping in, I look forward to the cool weather and stunning views. I've been on leaf-peeping trips to the Catskills and Maine in past years, but I think New Jersey is one of the most underrated...
Rep. Frank Pallone criticizes Trump administration on Social Security and nuclear policy
South Middlesex Times - New Jersey
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August 14, 2025
Rep. Frank Pallone, who represents New Jersey’s 6th district in the U.S. Congress, has recently used his social media platform to criticize former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party over issues related to Social Security, Medicare,...
How a New Jersey Little Leaguer's bat flip became baseball memorabilia
CBS 3 Philly - Pennsylvania
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The Little Leaguer whose family went to court to get a bat-flip suspension lifted has turned the viral moment into a piece of baseball memorabilia. Marco Rocco is now a pin. The 12-year-old from Haddonfield, New Jersey, was embroiled in a legal...
District court rules against Trump's religious conscience rule and Little Sisters of the Poor
KSL - Utah
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PHILADELPHIA — A federal district court in Philadelphia on Wednesday ruled against a Trump administration religious conscience rule, siding with Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Those states have insisted for years that the Little Sisters of the Poor,...
EXCLUSIVE: Doechii Concert Turned Out To Be Scam—Company Says It Lost Almost $200K
AllHipHop
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August 15, 2025
Doechii was never booked for the AFRAM Festival despite a $187,500 deposit, according to a new lawsuit against a New Jersey booking agent. A $187,500 concert deposit to book rapper Doechii is at the center of a lawsuit filed by an Atlanta-based...
Business News | Orion Innovation Expands Leadership, Strengthens Strategic Cloud and AI Partnerships to Power Client Transformation
Latestly
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August 15, 2025
PRNewswire Edison (New Jersey) [US], August 15: Orion Innovation ("Orion"), a leading digital transformation and product development services firm, is accelerating its talent expansion, adding top leaders and experts to fuel innovation in cloud,...
New Jersey Wins $2 Billion Settlement From DuPont Over PFAS Contamination
CleanTechnica
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August 11, 2025
PFAS substances — per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances — are commonly known as “forever chemicals” because they do not break down naturally for hundreds or thousands of years. There are tens of thousands of them invented by the chemical industry...
New Jersey Police Chief, Sergeant Suspended Over Mishandling of Trooper Murder-Suicide Case
Law Enforcement Today
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FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office has placed the chief of the Franklin Township Police Department and a sergeant on leave due to "serious concerns" about their actions following the killing of Lauren Semanchik and...
US Labor Department cites New Jersey commercial laundry company after worker injured at Kearny facility
U.S. Department of Labor
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August 11, 2025
KEARNY, NJ – The U.S. Department of Labor cited a commercial laundry company for alleged workplace safety hazards after an employee injury at its Kearny facility. The department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened an...
‘Amazing kid': Uncle of teen killed in New Jersey crash speaks out after suspects arrested at MIA
NBC 6 Miami - Florida
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August 11, 2025
The family of a teenager who was killed in New Jersey during a multi-car crash is speaking out after two people connected to the incident were arrested at Miami International Airport. According to New Jersey Police, a mother and son are being...
Attorney General releases video and 911 calls from fatal Pemberton police shooting
Mercer Times - New Jersey
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August 14, 2025
The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) has released three 911 calls and body-worn camera footage related to a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on October 19, 2024, in Pemberton Township....
Comments Submitted to New Jersey’s Proposed Regulation Expanding “ABC Test for Independent Contractor Status”
JD Supra - California
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August 11, 2025
The following comments were submitted by Richard J. Reibstein, the publisher of this legal blog, critiquing the proposed regulation of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Industry (the Department) regarding the so-called ABC test for...
Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Reports Financial Results For The First Quarter Of Fiscal Year 2026 Ended June 30, 2025 And Provides Conference Call Information
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Northvale, New Jersey--(Newsfile Corp. - August 14, 2025) - Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB: ELTP) ("Elite" or the "Company"), a specialty pharmaceutical company developing niche generic products, announced results for...
Andy Cohen teases major update on ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ return — but there’s a surprising twist
MEAWW
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August 11, 2025
Following a dramatic fallout in 'RHONJ' Season 14, the future of a major cast member remains uncertain Andy Cohen is making some stunning announcements about the return of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey,' and we cannot wait for them to come...
Guest Commentary: Don’t Just Legalize Marijuana
The Philadelphia Citizen - Pennsylvania
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August 13, 2025
The legalization of recreational marijuana remains unapproved in Pennsylvania even as various leaders up to the Governor circulate proposals to change that. But make no mistake. De facto legalization has already begun, and we need a better mental...
Acting Governor Way Signs Legislation to Protect Individuals Seeking Substance Use Treatment
Brookdale Public Radio - New Jersey
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August 13, 2025
“It is important to protect individuals dealing with addiction," said Acting Governor Way. "We must ensure proper treatment without exploitation by holding providers accountable and implementing strong safeguards. Too often, vulnerable people are...
Party control at stake in Virginia House of Delegates elections
Ballotpedia
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August 13, 2025
Welcome to the Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Party control at stake in Virginia House of Delegates elections Arkansas school board filing deadline would have been today,...