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Plainfield NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced that a state grand jury indicted a former candidate for mayor of Plainfield, New Jersey, charging the defendant with attempting to submit hundreds of fraudulent voter registration applications to Union County election officials and then engaging in an attempt to cover up his actions.
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Ridgewood NJ, President Joe Biden announced via Twitter on Sunday that he is stepping down from the 2024 presidential race. This decision follows growing concerns about his performance and health, particularly after his June debate against former President Donald Trump, where Biden appeared confused and struggled with his answers.
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Ridgewood NJ, in a landmark decision, Democratic Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey was found guilty on all counts in his federal corruption trial. The verdict, delivered by a New York jury on Tuesday, marks a significant turn in the long-standing political career of the New Jersey Democrat.
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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced the filing of criminal charges against six defendants following a years-long investigation into a criminal enterprise run by George E. Norcross III and his associates in South Jersey and elsewhere. The thirteen-count indictment unsealed today alleges that through a series of unlawful acts, the Norcross Enterprise obtained property and property rights on the Camden Waterfront for itself and others, collected millions of dollars in government-issued tax credits, and controlled and influenced government officials to further the interests of the enterprise.
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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced criminal charges have been filed against two members of the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) Board of Commissioners, after they allegedly colluded to block payments to an engineering firm as political retaliation in connection with a feud between a South Jersey Democratic Party leader and a Mercer County Commissioner.
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Ridgewood NJ, we are awaiting the findings on soil testing at Schedler for dangerous contamination, and the recommendations of the New Jersey Department of environmental protection.
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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), once heralded as a national gold standard for providing open access to public data and government documents, has been drastically weakened. With a swift stroke of Governor Phil Murphy’s pen this week, OPRA and government transparency suffered a severe setback.
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Newark NJ, for years critics have complained dead people were voting in New Jersey ,now they are winning elections. The late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-N.J.) who died on April 6th secured the Democratic nomination for another term in the House on Tuesday, despite his passing weeks earlier.
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Ridgewood NJ, in the heart of Manhattan, the federal corruption trial of Senator Bob Menendez, a prominent figure in the Democratic Party representing New Jersey, commenced with the meticulous process of jury selection. The trial, surrounded by intrigue and speculation, centers on allegations that Menendez and his wife, Nadine, were involved in a web of bribery, allegedly accepting substantial favors from affluent businessmen in exchange for wielding their political influence.
Continue reading Unveiling the Menendez Bribery Trial: A Political Saga Unfolds
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Trenton NJ, In a move stirring controversy and concern, the New Jersey Legislature is poised to vote on a bill that could severely restrict access to public records. The proposed legislation, which cleared the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Friday afternoon, is scheduled for a vote in both chambers on Monday, sparking outcry from advocates and citizens alike.
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Washington DC, in a recent development, the start of the bribery trial involving New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been postponed by a week, shifting from May 6 to May 13. The decision came after attorneys on both sides agreed that the additional time would facilitate trial preparation efforts.
Continue reading Delay in Sen. Bob Menendez’s Bribery Trial: What You Need to Know
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Trenton NJ, following a disappointing performance in the Democratic Primary convention season, New Jersey’s First Lady Tammy Murphy announced today via the social media platform X that she is withdrawing her candidacy for the United States Senate.
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Ridgewood NJ, in a video announcement on Thursday, Senator “Gold Bar” Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) revealed his intention to explore the possibility of running as an independent candidate for his seat, despite facing pressure from within his own party to resign over his indictments.
Its Over Folks ………………….
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Westwood NJ, New Jersey moves toward socialism and elimination of private property advaning a legislative proposal that could revolutionize how mandatory affordable housing units (socialism) are determined for municipalities, with the Senate passing the bill on Monday along party lines. Governor Phil Murphy is anticipated to sign the bill into law, heralded as a pivotal reform for one of the nation’s most expensive states.
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Trenton NJ, a proposed constitutional amendment that attempts to establish that every person has a legal right to a clean environment could, in fact, block initiatives designed to improve the environment, such as offshore wind projects.
