A sweeping new report examining recent federal health policy changes is sparking urgent conversation across New Jersey, where health advocates, medical providers, and residents...

New Jersey residents are facing a looming health care cost crisis after the Senate rejected the cloture motion for the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 3385) on December 11, 2025. The 51-48 vote fell short of the 60 votes required to end debate, effectively halting the bill and leaving millions of Americans, including hundreds of thousands in New Jersey, vulnerable to dramatic increases in health insurance premiums. The legislation, sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, sought to extend the enhanced premium tax credits introduced under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and renewed in 2022. These credits had temporarily removed the income cap for ACA marketplace subsidies, making health coverage more affordable for...

NEWARK, NJ — May 9, 2025 — In a dramatic and fast-moving turn of events Friday afternoon, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested outside of Delaney Hall, an immigration detention facility operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New Jersey’s largest city. The arrest came during what began as a peaceful protest and oversight visit alongside members of Congress. Baraka, a prominent Democratic figure and 2025 gubernatorial hopeful, was among a group of elected officials who gathered at the ICE facility to protest its presence and operation—one that many claim violates local ordinances and lacks city approval. Tensions Rise Outside Delaney Hall Social media was flooded Friday afternoon with viral videos showing a tense standoff between...