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Kean and Bennett spar in only debate since his lengthy absence
Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., and Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett clashed over American aid to Israel, affordability and money in politics during their only scheduled debate in one of the nation’s most competitive house races.
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Lt. Gov. resigns after sexual harassment report, Sherrill names new acting secretary of state
Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns, a day after Gov. Mikie Sherrill demanded he do so in response to a sexual harassment and ethics investigation.
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Sherrill demands Lt. Governor resign after ethics report finds sexual harassment, ethics violations
Gov. Mikie Sherrill calls for her hand-picked Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign from office by Friday, Sept. 25, and released the lengthy findings of an independent report substantiating allegations of sexual harassment and ethics violations.
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NJ bill allowing campaign cash for lawmaker security heads to governor’s desk
A bill heads to the governor’s desk, which will authorize campaign funding to be spent on security measures, such as cameras or personnel, for political candidates and their immediate family.
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Assembly passes bill to launch annual “New Jersey History Day” in schools
A bill to establish “New Jersey History Day” each Dec. 18, unanimously moves to the governor’s desk. It’s part of the nation’s 250th celebrations, and aims to celebrate NJ’s contributions to U.S. history and to cultivate civic identity, community engagement, and historical understanding among residents.
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Assembly passes penny rounding bill after lawmaker’s “Ode to Pennies”
With one lawmaker reading his “Ode to Pennies,” and another giving her “two cents” in debate, the Assembly approves a bill to allow businesses to round to the nearest nickel in cash transactions.
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How to register and vote in the 2026 general election
Mail-in ballots for the November general election are already hitting letter boxes, and the Nov. 3 Election Day is slightly more than six weeks away. How can New Jerseyans check registration, register to vote or cast their ballots?
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NJ bill would ban using Green Acres funds for artificial turf fields
Artificial turf fields have sparked many health and environmental concerns. An Assembly committee hearing looks at a bill prohibiting the expenditures of Green Acres funds for the purchasing and installing turf
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