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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…...
Newark mayor issues curfew due to violent protests at immigration detention center
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (76+ words) NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Ras Baraka, mayor of Newark, N. J. , about the protests taking place outside the Delaney Hall Detention Facility, which have grown violent in recent days. Newark mayor issues curfew due to violent protests at immigration detention center…...
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…...
This cherry blossom festival in Newark attracts thousands
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (573+ words) The District of Columbia's Tidal Basin cherry blossoms attract a quarter million visitors annually but there are more cherry trees in a park in Newark, N. J. The cherry blossoms ringing the Tidal Basin in Washington, D. C. , hog all the attention, but reporter…...
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…...
Delaware governor on using state money to temporarily fund SNAP benefits
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (73+ words) NPR's A Martinez speaks to Democratic Gov. Matt Meyer of Delaware, who declared a state of emergency to temporarily fund SNAP benefits for his state's recipients of the federal food aid. Delaware governor on using state money to temporarily fund…...