New Jersey Monitor

After positive January, latest job report shows losses again • New Jersey Monitor The United States lost 92,000 jobs in February, edging unemployment up slightly according to the latest federal employment figures.

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Lakewood school district denies need for state takeover • New Jersey Monitor Lakewood school officials reject claims that its funding woes deny students the thorough, efficient education promised by the NJ constitution.

Lakewood school district denies need for state takeover newjerseymonitor.com/2026/03/06/l...

State-mandated paid leave programs now cover millions of American workers • New Jersey Monitor Nearly one-third of the nation’s private sector workers are covered by paid leave programs as more states require the benefit.

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US House also rejects restraint on Trump’s war power in Iran • New Jersey Monitor Some House Dems joined the GOP in blocking a measure to stop President Trump from furthering the Iran war without authorization from Congress.

US House also rejects restraint on Trump’s war power in Iran newjerseymonitor.com/2026/03/05/r...

Trump's second tariff push faces immediate legal challenge from two dozen states • New Jersey Monitor Two dozen states sue to block President Trump's new tariffs, calling the 1974 law he's relying on archaic and misapplied

Trump’s second tariff push faces immediate legal challenge from two dozen states newjerseymonitor.com/2026/03/05/r... via @azmirror.com

BREAKING: Kristi Noem out as DHS secretary; Trump to tap Oklahoma Sen. Mullin • New Jersey Monitor The news follows Noem's appearance before a U.S. Senate panel this week that provoked bipartisan criticism of her handling of the department.

Kristi Noem out as DHS secretary; Trump to tap Oklahoma Sen. Mullin newjerseymonitor.com/2026/03/05/r...

NJ prisons enlist 'peer companions' in new strategy to stop suicides • New Jersey Monitor NJ is piloting a program to prevent prison suicides that relies on incarcerated people to observe and report on their at-risk neighbors.

NJ prisons enlist ‘peer companions’ in new strategy to stop suicides newjerseymonitor.com/2026/03/05/n...

US Senate rejects limits on Trump war powers, as Hegseth vows ‘death and destruction’ for Iran • New Jersey Monitor Senate Republicans and a single Democrat blocked a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s joint war with Israel in Iran.

US Senate rejects limits on Trump war powers, as Hegseth vows ‘death and destruction’ for Iran newjerseymonitor.com/2026/03/04/r...

Judge faces discipline for wearing hat with Palestine flag to conference • New Jersey Monitor By wearing a cap with the Palestine flag, the judge engaged in political speech barred by judicial ethics rules, a state ethics panel says.

Judge faces discipline for wearing hat with Palestine flag to conference newjerseymonitor.com/briefs/judge...

NJ Transit not immunized from out-of-state lawsuits, U.S. Supreme Court rules • New Jersey Monitor Sovereign immunity does not shield NJ Transit from suits by New York and Pennsylvania men struck by its buses, U.S. Supreme Court rules.

NJ Transit not immunized from out-of-state lawsuits, U.S. Supreme Court rules newjerseymonitor.com/briefs/nj-tr...

South Jersey town must reconsider cannabis retailer’s application, court rules • New Jersey Monitor The decision centers around a cannabis retailer that did not receive required support from the Burlington City Council to open a dispensary.

South Jersey town must reconsider cannabis retailer’s application, court rules newjerseymonitor.com/briefs/south...

Republicans stand by Trump’s war against Iran, reject war powers role for Congress • New Jersey Monitor Republican lawmakers said Tuesday they don’t intend to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to continue the war in Iran.

Republicans stand by Trump’s war against Iran, reject war powers role for Congress newjerseymonitor.com/2026/03/03/r...

Judge issues criminal contempt threat over ignored immigration orders • New Jersey Monitor Judge Michael Farbiarz ordered ICE officials on Monday to respond in writing to certain court orders or face potential contempt proceedings.

Judge issues criminal contempt threat over ignored immigration orders newjerseymonitor.com/2026/03/03/j...

Iran war drives gas price uncertainty ahead of busy summer season • New Jersey Monitor The national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline topped $3 Tuesday for the first time this year, and is expected to keep going up.

Iran war drives gas price uncertainty ahead of busy summer season newjerseymonitor.com/2026/03/03/r...

Judge rejects Trump bid to end congestion pricing • New Jersey Monitor The federal government's bid to abruptly withdraw approvals for the tolling program was unlawful and unreasoned, the judge said.

Judge rejects Trump bid to end congestion pricing newjerseymonitor.com/2026/03/03/j...

NJ expands harm reduction to reduce shame, stigma around addiction • New Jersey Monitor Gov. Sherrill said she will build on the harm reduction programs established by her predecessor, strategies that have been shown to save lives

NJ expands harm reduction to reduce shame, stigma around addiction newjerseymonitor.com/2026/03/03/n...

Judge blocks Noem policy limiting congressional visits to immigrant detention facilities • New Jersey Monitor Members of Congress sued the government over the policy from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Judge blocks Noem policy limiting congressional visits to immigrant detention facilities newjerseymonitor.com/2026/03/02/r...

New group aims to hold Trenton accountable on LGBTQ issues • New Jersey Monitor Pride Action Fund is a new nonprofit advocacy group aimed at building a powerful voice on queer issues for New Jerseyans.

Commentary: New group aims to hold Trenton accountable on LGBTQ issues newjerseymonitor.com/2026/03/02/n...

A dose a day of Narcan sparks concern about drugs in NJ prisons • New Jersey Monitor Staff at NJ prisons have administered Narcan 950 times in the past two years. Some experts say this suggests widespread drug use.

A dose a day of Narcan sparks concern about drugs in NJ prisons newjerseymonitor.com/2026/03/02/a...

Trump administration sues New Jersey for voters' private information • New Jersey Monitor The Trump administration said federal laws require the state to turn over voters' birth dates and driver's license, social security numbers.

Trump administration sues New Jersey for voters’ private information newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/27/t...

Sen. Andy Kim proposes cutting public funding to stop migrant jails and abuses • New Jersey Monitor Sen. Andy Kim (D) introduced three bills he said would rein in "lawless" immigration enforcement agents by restricting their funding.

Sen. Andy Kim proposes cutting public funding to stop migrant jails and abuses newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/27/a...

Judge excoriates feds after another migrant detention ruled illegal • New Jersey Monitor The judge said he'd order prosecutors to answer questions under oath if they again seek deportations under a law they’ve violated repeatedly.

Judge excoriates feds after another migrant detention ruled illegal newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/26/j...

Gov. Sherrill provides grim outlook on state finances ahead of budget speech • New Jersey Monitor As Gov. Sherrill prepares for a budget speech expected to focus on reducing spending, she warned that state reserves won't last without cuts.

Gov. Sherrill provides grim outlook on state finances ahead of budget speech newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/26/g...

Workers ask NJ Supreme Court to hear casino smoking case • New Jersey Monitor Workers seeking to ban smoking inside casinos have asked the New Jersey Supreme Court to find they have a constitutional right to safety.

Workers ask NJ Supreme Court to hear casino smoking case newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/25/n...

References to 'The Wire’ helped taint man's trial, NJ Supreme Court rules • New Jersey Monitor In-court references to "The Wire," search warrants, and broader crime in Millville could have tainted a NJ man’s trial, the court found.

References to ‘The Wire’ helped taint man’s trial, NJ Supreme Court rules newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/25/r...

Roxbury ICE jail plan takes center stage as Rep. Tom Kean Jr. seeks reelection • New Jersey Monitor A migrant jail planned for Roxbury has become a major issue in the 7th Congressional District, where Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is seeking reelection.

Roxbury ICE jail plan takes center stage as Rep. Tom Kean Jr. seeks reelection newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/25/r...

Lawsuit calls Trump administration’s vaccine policies 'radical and unlawful' • New Jersey Monitor Complaint seeks to reinstate easy access to childhood shots and overturn appointments to a federal vaccine board.

Lawsuit calls Trump administration’s vaccine policies ‘radical and unlawful’ newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/25/n...

Trump in State of the Union speech touts US 'turnaround for the ages,' attacks Democrats • New Jersey Monitor President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address Tuesday to lambaste Democrats and the Biden administration.

Trump in State of the Union speech touts US ‘turnaround for the ages,’ attacks Democrats newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/24/r...

NJ Supreme Court won't order new jury selections in response to clemencies • New Jersey Monitor A defendant wanted jury selection in his trial restarted because of the ex-governor’s order restoring jury rights to some ex-offenders.

NJ Supreme Court won’t order new jury selections in response to clemencies newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/24/n...

NJ Senate confirms first batch of Gov. Sherrill's cabinet nominees • New Jersey Monitor The Senate unanimously confirmed Gov. Sherrill's picks for attorney general, treasurer, and three other department heads Tuesday.

NJ Senate confirms first batch of Gov. Sherrill’s cabinet nominees newjerseymonitor.com/briefs/nj-se...