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

Today, Brian Varela, a first-generation American, entrepreneur, and dedicated Democratic organizer, officially announced his candidacy for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th District. Varela enters the race promising to bring a fresh, working-class perspective to Washington, offering a stark contrast to the incumbent Republican, Tom Kean Jr. “I’m not running for a title—I’m running to fight back,” Varela said during his announcement. “I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges that New Jersey families face. I’ve made impossible decisions, raised my younger brother after my mom passed, and built a successful business from the ground up during one of the most difficult economic periods in modern history. I know what it’s like to struggle, sacrifice, and ultimately succeed—and that’s the...

New Jersey is giving its 9/11 first responders a renewed opportunity to access long-overdue disability benefits—all thanks to a recent change in state legislation. Here's what you need to know: A New Lifeline for Our Everyday Heroes Nearly a quarter-century after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, countless first responders—firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and other public safety professionals—are still grappling with chronic conditions believed to stem from their service at Ground Zero. Recognizing the difficulty many have had navigating earlier application deadlines, New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a new law that reopens the window for submitting claims. Under this legislation, those previously barred by time restrictions now have a second shot at receiving critical support for conditions...