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Trump sends 1,000 election monitors to 50 states, locations not yet disclosed newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/27/r...
newjerseymonitor.comTrump sends 1,000 election monitors to 50 states, locations not yet disclosed • New Jersey MonitorThe U.S. Department of Justice plans to send election monitors to every state ahead of Election Day, expanding a longstanding practice.
Candidates make final push as Election Day 2026 nears newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/27/e...
newjerseymonitor.comCandidates make final push as Election Day 2026 nears • New Jersey MonitorDemocrats hoping to take control of Congress say the future of the nation is at stake. Republicans say Dems are too radical to take power.
NJ GOP ‘a little nervous’ as Democrats open wide preelection edge newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/26/n...
newjerseymonitor.comNJ GOP ‘a little nervous’ as Democrats open wide preelection edge • New Jersey MonitorNew Jersey Democrats' pre-Election Day turnout surged beyond last year's totals, raising warning signs for Republicans.
Appeals court panel seems doubtful of Trump claims about California vote newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/26/r...
newjerseymonitor.comAppeals court panel seems doubtful of Trump claims about California vote • New Jersey MonitorPresident Trump’s campaign to intervene in California’s vote counting encountered signs of resistance in federal court over the weekend.
Rising prices squeeze more Americans ahead of pivotal midterm elections newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/26/r...
newjerseymonitor.comRising prices squeeze more Americans ahead of pivotal midterm elections • New Jersey MonitorAmericans’ growing frustration over high prices has defined many political campaigns ahead of November’s midterm elections.
NJ trans advocate uses time behind bars to help others reenter society newjerseymonitor.com/videos/forme...
newjerseymonitor.comNJ trans advocate uses time behind bars to help others reenter society • New Jersey MonitorTrans woman Jennifer Williams was jailed in a men's prison even after living for years as a woman. She now helps inmates reenter society.
NJ Democrats eye data center, AI regulation if Congress changes hands newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/26/d...
newjerseymonitor.comNJ Democrats eye data center, AI regulation if Congress changes hands • New Jersey MonitorNJ Democrats say reining in data center construction and the AI industry is a top priority if their party wins control of Congress.
Trump administration sues over Alaska Senate race, expanding election legal fights newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/23/r...
newjerseymonitor.comTrump administration sues over Alaska Senate race, expanding election legal fights • New Jersey MonitorThe Justice Department sued Alaska election officials late Thursday over the similar names of two candidates in the state's U.S. Senate race.
The percentage of people without health insurance is growing newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/23/r...
newjerseymonitor.comThe percentage of people without health insurance is growing • New Jersey MonitorThe percentage of working-age adults without health insurance has increased, largely because many can no longer afford Obamacare coverage.
Harm reduction workers demand oversight of opioid settlement fund spending newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/23/o...
newjerseymonitor.comHarm reduction workers demand oversight of opioid settlement fund spending • New Jersey MonitorAn Assembly panel hosted a three-hour hearing Thursday on how NJ should ensure wise spending of more than $1B in opioid settlement funds.
Medicaid cuts could cost NJ $3.7B annually, NJ officials say newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/22/m...
newjerseymonitor.comMedicaid cuts could cost NJ $3.7B annually, NJ officials say • New Jersey MonitorMedicaid funding shifts will cost New Jersey up to $3.7 billion dollars in federal funding annually, state officials said Thursday.
NJ Assembly panel OKs bill limiting federal agents, armed forces at polls newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/22/n...
newjerseymonitor.comNJ Assembly panel OKs bill limiting federal agents, armed forces at polls • New Jersey MonitorSupporters of a bill limiting federal agents and armed forces at the polls say they’re worried about voter intimidation.
Lawmakers eye micro-hospitals as part of New Jersey’s healthcare future newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/22/n...
newjerseymonitor.comLawmakers eye micro-hospitals as part of New Jersey's healthcare future • New Jersey MonitorA new bill would allow NJ hospitals to create micro-hospitals, smaller facilities with lower costs that are a growing trend nationwide.
US Supreme Court allows gender-affirming care for trans people in federal prisons newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/21/r...
newjerseymonitor.comUS Supreme Court allows gender-affirming care for trans people in federal prisons • New Jersey MonitorThe U.S. Supreme Court denied the Trump administration's request to implement a rule to terminate gender-affirming care for trans inmates.
Rutgers does not need state OK to add new degree programs, judges say newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/21/r...
newjerseymonitor.comRutgers does not need state OK to add new degree programs, judges say • New Jersey MonitorTwo judges sided with Rutgers in its fight for autonomy over new academic degrees, rejecting NJ's claim the state can veto new programs.
House Republicans subpoena NJ for records in voter registration snafu newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/21/r...
newjerseymonitor.comHouse Republicans subpoena NJ for records in voter registration snafu • New Jersey MonitorHouse Republicans want NJ to fork over documents detailing how about 6,000 people who said they are noncitizens were registered to vote.
National Democrats sue Trump, alleging election interference newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/21/r...
newjerseymonitor.comNational Democrats sue Trump, alleging election interference • New Jersey MonitorNational Democrats are suing President Donald Trump, accusing his administration of intimidating election officials.
Commentary: Collapse of NJ’s health plan for public workers could raise costs for all residents newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/21/c...
newjerseymonitor.comCommentary: Collapse of NJ's health plan for public workers could raise costs for all residents • New Jersey MonitorThe state-run benefits plan for public workers is on the verge of collapse. There are ways it can be fixed.
Insured patients struggle to schedule mental healthcare, study shows newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/21/i...
newjerseymonitor.comInsured patients struggle to schedule mental healthcare, study shows • New Jersey MonitorPatients with commercial insurance still struggle to access mental healthcare, according to new data from five state including New Jersey.
NJ hits Geico with hefty fine for billing $10M too much for car insurance newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/20/n...
newjerseymonitor.comNJ hits Geico with hefty fine for billing $10M too much for car insurance • New Jersey MonitorInvestigators say Geico and its affiliates had to repay $10.5M they overbilled New Jersey motorists for car insurance in 2023 and 2024.
ICE in the crosshairs as NJ Democrats fight to win back control of Congress newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/20/d...
newjerseymonitor.comICE in the crosshairs as NJ Democrats fight to win back control of Congress • New Jersey MonitorNJ Democrats say more hearings probing immigration enforcement, less money for ICE are in the cards if their party wins control of Congress.
NJ lawmakers weigh AI regulations amid industry and safety expert clash newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/19/n...
newjerseymonitor.comNJ lawmakers weigh AI regulations amid industry and safety expert clash • New Jersey MonitorAssembly lawmakers considered a four-bill package Monday that would implement various regulations on AI. Business groups warned of overreach.
Trump order sets up new women’s health research initiative, White House task force newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/19/r...
newjerseymonitor.comTrump order sets up new women’s health research initiative, White House task force • New Jersey MonitorPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday establishing a Women’s Health Division within the National Institutes of Health.
Meet the transgender NJ woman who is a voice of the subway newjerseymonitor.com/videos/berni...
newjerseymonitor.comMeet the transgender NJ woman who is a voice of the subway • New Jersey MonitorBernie Wagenblast is a journalist and voice actor who records announcements for the subway’s numbered lines. She came out as trans in 2023.
Foreign policy drives demands for accountability from House candidates in NJ newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/19/f...
newjerseymonitor.comForeign policy drives demands for accountability from House candidates in NJ • New Jersey MonitorDemocratic and GOP candidates in next month's midterms have called for more scrutiny of direct foreign aid and money spent to fight wars.
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Thousands in NJ push for early voting at No Kings rallies against Trump newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/17/n...
newjerseymonitor.comThousands in NJ push for early voting at No Kings rallies against Trump • New Jersey MonitorEarly voting was the theme of Saturday's No Kings rallies, which were intended to energize voters in hopes of flipping control of Congress.
Cory Booker outraises GOP challenger Justin Murphy by factor of 50 newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/16/c...
newjerseymonitor.comCory Booker outraises GOP challenger Justin Murphy by factor of 50 • New Jersey MonitorSen. Cory Booker, the heavily favored Democratic incumbent, raised just under $1.8M. GOP challenger Justin Murphy only brought in about $36K.
Commentary: Making daylight saving time permanent is a bad idea newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/16/d...
newjerseymonitor.comCommentary: Making daylight saving time permanent is a bad idea • New Jersey MonitorA bill to make daylight saving time permanent in New Jersey is another example of Trenton lawmakers wasting time on bad ideas.
NJ jail guards push to expand isolated confinement. Critics call for ‘humane’ alternatives. newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/16/n...
newjerseymonitor.comNJ jail guards push to expand isolated confinement. Critics call for ‘humane’ alternatives. • New Jersey MonitorA lawmaker who proposed expanding isolated confinement to punish inmates who assault officers got lots of pushback at a Thursday hearing.
Hospital’s lawsuit alleges patient-poaching by doctor, rival health system newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/15/h...
newjerseymonitor.comHospital's lawsuit alleges patient-poaching by doctor, rival health system • New Jersey MonitorRWJBarnabas Health is accused of colluding with a doctor and using confidential info to lure patients from Saint Peter’s University Hospital.
NJ’s county clerks nudge mail voters to drop boxes for 2026 election newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/15/c...
newjerseymonitor.comNJ's county clerks nudge mail voters to drop boxes for 2026 election • New Jersey MonitorClerks are deemphasizing mail returns and stressing the security of drop boxes even after courts blocked President Trump's mail voting rules.
Powered by spikes in energy prices, inflation surges to 3.7% newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/14/r...
newjerseymonitor.comPowered by spikes in energy prices, inflation surges to 3.7% • New Jersey MonitorInflation grew to a 3.7% annual rate in September, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, up from 3.4% in August.
Trump pressed states for info on millions of voters in the midterms. It’s mostly failed. newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/14/r...
newjerseymonitor.comTrump pressed states for info on millions of voters in the midterms. It's mostly failed. • New Jersey MonitorThe Justice Department has already lost at least 23 district court lawsuits seeking to force states to provide voter data.
Civil rights group loses effort to block Ocean County voter residency probe newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/13/c...
newjerseymonitor.comCivil rights group loses effort to block Ocean County voter residency probe • New Jersey MonitorA state Superior Court judge rejected the ACLU’s argument that an investigation into the residency of some Bay Head voters is illegal.
Ethics complaint over NJ school board member’s Facebook posts dismissed newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/13/e...
newjerseymonitor.comEthics complaint over NJ school board member's Facebook posts dismissed • New Jersey MonitorA school board member who solicited feedback from residents on Facebook did not break state ethics rules, an ethics panel said.
Housing a key issue for NJ congressional candidates campaigning on affordability newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/13/n...
newjerseymonitor.comHousing a key issue for NJ congressional candidates campaigning on affordability • New Jersey MonitorDemocratic and GOP congressional candidates agree housing is a key affordability issue. They differ on how they want to bring down costs.
Large majority in NJ backs voter ID requirements, poll finds newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/13/v...
newjerseymonitor.comLarge majority in NJ backs voter ID requirements, poll finds • New Jersey MonitorStrong majorities trust New Jersey's election results will be accurate, but even larger majorities want voter ID, per a new Rutgers poll.
The long, bumpy road to transgender healthcare protections in Trenton newjerseymonitor.com/videos/the-l...
newjerseymonitor.comThe long, bumpy road to transgender healthcare protections in Trenton • New Jersey MonitorThe first video in the "Who I Am Meant To Be" series examines the protracted fight in Trenton to pass protections for transgender healthcare.
US House Dem leaders condemn Homeland Security raid on home of Rep. Ilhan Omar newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/12/r...
newjerseymonitor.comUS House Dem leaders condemn Homeland Security raid on home of Rep. Ilhan Omar • New Jersey MonitorDemocratic leaders in the U.S. House condemned a “deeply disturbing” raid early Monday at the District of Columbia home of Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Election betting is booming as the midterms near. Do states have the power to curb it? newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/12/r...
newjerseymonitor.comElection betting is booming as the midterms near. Do states have the power to curb it? • New Jersey MonitorState officials fear prediction markets are opening the door to a new era of gambling on elections, a practice many states have long banned.
The long, bumpy fight for transgender healthcare protections in Trenton newjerseymonitor.com/videos/the-l...
newjerseymonitor.comThe long, bumpy fight for transgender healthcare protections in Trenton • New Jersey MonitorThe first video in the "Who I Am Meant To Be" series examines the protracted fight in Trenton to pass protections for transgender healthcare.