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New Jersey Faces Mounting Health Care Uncertainty as Federal Policy Shifts Raise Concerns Across the State

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

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Securing the Ballot: New NJGOP Executive Director Lays Out Plan for Election 2025

As the crucial Election 2025 draws nearer, the integrity of our voting process is a top concern for many New Jersey residents. With the Republican National Committee (RNC) currently engaged in a lawsuit against the State of New Jersey regarding voter roll maintenance records, the spotlight is firmly on how our elections will be safeguarded. We at Explore New Jersey understand the importance of a fair and transparent electoral system, and recently, the newly appointed Executive Director of the New Jersey Republican State Committee (NJGOP) shared her strategic vision for protecting the vote in the upcoming election. For a broader understanding of political developments in our state, be sure to visit explorenewjersey.org/politics/. The RNC's lawsuit highlights...

Sherrill Wins Morris County Convention in a Landslide

RANDOLPH – A passionate Mikie Sherrill lashed out at two of the Republican gubernatorial candidates Friday night, just before she was overwhelmingly endorsed by Morris County Democrats. “I’ve seen people like Jack Ciattarelli and Bill Spadea and they are fighting tooth and nail to be the biggest yes man for Donald Trump and his unelected, billionaire friend Elon Musk,” Sherrill said just before she got 77 percent of the vote. Ras Baraka was a distant second with 18 percent. Sherrill, whose congressional district is centered in Morris, said the two GOP candidates have said nothing about potential cuts to Medicaid for children, clean energy and – quoting the Wall Street Journal – the “dumbest trade war” with Canada. “Again and again...