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Gov. Sherrill ran on freezing electricity rates. Can she bring relief to New Jersey?
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (553+ words) Gov. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, campaigned on freezing electricity rates in New Jersey. Six months into her term, can her campaign promises bring relief to the high cost of power in the Garden State? MIKE HAYES, BYLINE: Ten years ago,…...
New Jersey voters head to the polls for special congressional primary
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (244+ words) New Jersey voters head to the polls for one of the year's first congressional primaries. WNYC's Mike Hayes discusses the special election for the House seat left open by now-Gov. Mikie Sherrill. MIKE HAYES, BYLINE: Good morning. Thanks for having…...
As costs add up, some in New Jersey are fuming about the World Cup
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1056+ words) Driving home on a weekday afternoon, New Jersey state Sen. Declan O'Scanlon is mad " real mad. The World Cup kicked off this week " and the state is set to host eight matches, including the all-important final on July 19. It should…...
Hunger strike continues at an ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (167+ words) Hundreds of immigrant men at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey, began a hunger and labor strike Friday morning, according to local immigrant advocates and a spouse of an organizer being held inside the facility. Detainees…...
Three prosecutors in New Jersey U. S. attorney's office were appointed illegally
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (260+ words) A judge ruled that three prosecutors were illegally appointed to run the U. S. attorney's office in New Jersey. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kim Wehle, constitutional scholar and law professor. KIM WEHLE: Morning, Steve. INSKEEP: OK. So these cases are complicated....
Disqualification of New Jersey's top federal prosecutor could upend dozens of cases: Trump's Terms
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (95+ words) Alina Habba, President Trump's ex-lawyer who was tapped to be New Jersey's top federal prosecutor, was disqualified by a federal appeals court Monday, potentially upending dozens of cases. Then, a'former federal prosecutor weighs in on the ruling. Support NPR and…...
Ex-federal prosecutor on the ruling disqualifying New Jersey's U. S. attorney
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (66+ words) A federal appeals court disqualified Alina Habba, President Trump's appointee for U. S. Attorney of New Jersey, Monday. A former federal prosecutor weighs in on the ruling. Ex-federal prosecutor on the ruling disqualifying New Jersey's U. S. attorney A federal appeals court disqualified Alina…...
'Wait Wait' for November 8, 2025: Live in Orange County with Roy Choi
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (175+ words) This week's show was recorded in Orange County with host Peter Sagal, guest judge and scorekeeper Alzo Slade, Not My Job guest Roy Choi and panelists Karen Chee, Negin Farsad, and Tom Papa. Click the audio link above to hear…...
The race for a governor in New Jersey could be close
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (614+ words) The race for governor in blue New Jersey appears to be a dead heat between Democratic Rep. and former Navy pilot Mikie Sherrill and pro-Trump Republican and longtime N. J. politician Jack Ciattarelli. New Jersey voters will soon pick their next governor,…...
Fans and scholars flock to New Jersey for 'Born to Run' 50th anniversary symposium
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (72+ words) Dozens of fans and scholars came from as far away as France for a New Jersey symposium celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's landmark album "Born to Run.". .. Fans and scholars flock to New Jersey for 'Born to Run' 50th anniversary…...