POLITICS

Public health conversations can shift quickly when influential voices enter the discussion. A newly published medical analysis has revealed how powerful that influence can...

Chris Christie: A Republican Anomaly in Today’s Garden State In a state that has trended reliably blue over the last decade, Chris Christie remains the most recent Republican to clinch a statewide election in New Jersey, doing so with a commanding reelection in 2013. That was the last time any Republican captured more than 50% of the vote across the state Wikipedia+1. Let’s rewind to 2009—Christie first pulled off a win in the gubernatorial race, beating Democratic incumbent Jon Corzine, and ushering in his first term as governor. Four years later, his 2013 reelection campaign delivered a historic sweep: Christie secured 60% of the vote in a landslide not seen from a Republican gubernatorial candidate since 1985. From...

New Jersey’s political landscape is buzzing with activity as of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, with high-stakes developments in the State Senate, a critical mayoral runoff in Jersey City, and Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s transition team making significant appointments. Lawmakers, voters, and residents across the state are closely following these unfolding events that could shape New Jersey governance in the coming months. A key story dominating the headlines involves a controversial State Senate bill, S.4924, designed to significantly curtail the powers of New Jersey’s independent comptroller. The legislation would remove subpoena powers and limit the agency’s authority to investigate government waste, fiscal mismanagement, and state contract irregularities. Critics argue this move risks consolidating political power while undermining transparency....