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

As of May 16, 2025, New Jersey's rail system is experiencing a significant disruption due to a strike initiated by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET). This marks the first major strike affecting NJ Transit in over four decades, impacting approximately 350,000 daily commuters .New York Post Understanding the Strike The strike commenced after BLET members rejected a tentative contract agreement, primarily due to wage disputes. The union is seeking a substantial pay increase to align with comparable systems like Amtrak and the Long Island Rail Road, citing high attrition rates among engineers . In response, NJ Transit has implemented a contingency plan to assist commuters during this period.New York Post+3New York Post+3AP News+3AP News Contingency...

A national debate with deep local implications intensified this week as Congress advanced new oversight measures aimed at uncovering the federal government’s use of U.S. military installations to detain immigrants. For New Jersey, the development hits particularly close to home: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in South Jersey has already been approved as a site to hold detainees, positioning the state at the center of a contentious immigration and defense-policy intersection. The issue has quickly become a major point of discussion across New Jersey’s evolving politics landscape. The new congressional requirement, folded into the latest defense spending bill, directs the Department of Defense to deliver comprehensive reporting on how military resources are being deployed in support of immigration...