POLITICS

Bruce Springsteen’s music has always lived at the intersection of identity, storytelling, and national dialogue, and now one of his most recognizable works is...

The New Jersey housing market could face notable changes depending on the outcome of New York City’s upcoming mayoral election, as voters weigh candidates who propose dramatic shifts in housing policy. Among them, Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist candidate, has attracted attention for a platform that could reshape real estate trends not only in New York City but also in surrounding metro-area markets, including New Jersey. Mamdani’s proposals focus on challenging traditional norms of urban real estate management. His plans include a flat 2 percent tax on New Yorkers earning over $1 million annually, a rent freeze for rent-stabilized apartments, and expanded public housing development. Additional proposals call for stricter regulations on landlords to enhance tenant...

Sen. Cory Booker (NJ) and Rep. Robin Kelly (IL) lead a congressional call to HHS and the CDC to restore PRAMS, a critical maternal health data system, after its suspension threatens nationwide tracking of pregnancy-related health outcomes. Senator Booker Leads Urgent Congressional Push to Restore Suspended Maternal Health Data Program Critical to Tracking Pregnancy Outcomes in NJ and Nationwide In the latest push to safeguard maternal and infant health across the United States, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) are leading a growing coalition of lawmakers demanding accountability and action after the unexpected suspension of a key federal health monitoring program. The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), a CDC-led initiative that for...