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Draft Environmental Impact Statement released for project estimated to create 3,100 jobs, produce $1.9 billion in economic impact, and generate enough clean energy to power 637,000 homes

New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Announces 1st Quarter 2023 Total Gaming Revenue Results

Casino Net Revenue and Gross Operating Profit:

Menendez, Sullivan Reintroduce the Bipartisan Tech to Save Moms Act

U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) reintroduced bipartisan legislation today to support the use of technology to help close the gap in maternal health care and address the racial and ethnic disparities in maternal mortality outcomes.

Sen. Menendez, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Keep AM Radio Available in All New Vehicles

The bipartisan, bicameral bill is endorsed by FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel and Commissioner Simington

Sen. Menendez and Reps. Pascrell & Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Halt New York’s Congestion Pricing Tax on New Jersey Commuters & Businesses

The STOP NJ CONGESTION Act would impose federal highway sanctions on New York if they move forward with the congestion pricing proposal as outlined in the final Environmental Assessment

May 26 sees Congressional Record publish “SUPPORTING LAW ENFORCEMENT” in the Extensions of Remarks section

By Garden State Times | May 27, 2023

“SUPPORTING LAW ENFORCEMENT” was published on page E501 of the Congressional Record on May 26.

ICYMI: New York/New Jersey Host City for FIFA World Cup 2026™ Launches Official Brand, Logo

The New York / New Jersey FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host City launched its official logo and brand Thursday morning at a ceremony in Times Square celebrating the region’s participation in the world’s biggest sporting event.

Sen. Menendez Questions Witnesses About the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act in Supporting Clean Energy Industries in the Creation of Economic Opportunities for Underserved Communities

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), a senior member of the U.S. Finance Committee, today questioned witnesses during a hearing entitled “Tax Incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act:

AG’s Division of Criminal Justice Issues New Guidance on Enforcing Laws Against Misuse of ATVs, Off-Road Vehicles in Parks, Forests, Preserves and on Streets

With summer approaching, the Attorney General’s Office today issued new guidance clarifying state law on the improper use of off-road vehicles (ORVs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in parks, preserves and other protected natural spaces as well as on public streets, seeking to raise awareness among law enforcement about available laws and regulations for citing violators.

ICYMI: Governors Join Forces to Strengthen Youth Mental Health

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Delaware Governor John Carney Hold Event in Philadelphia

How many 25-44-year-olds died in New Jersey during week ending May 13?

By Garden State Times | May 27, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 54 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending May 13.

AG Platkin, Division of Highway Traffic Safety Announce the Beginning of the 2023 “Click It or Ticket” Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) today announced the start of New Jersey’s annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign, reminding drivers and passengers that seat belts save lives.

ICYMI: ROI-NJ – Latino groups rally around nomination of Noriega to N.J. Supreme Court

Latino Action Network: ‘Not only is he immensely qualified, but he has walked the walk. He has been in the trenches for the people who need help the most’

Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on Temporary Injunction Prohibiting Implementation of Hanover Twp. Board of Education Policy

We are gratified that the Superior Court has temporarily prohibited the Hanover Township Board of Education from implementing its policy requiring school staff to out LGBTQ+ youth to their parents.

Sen. Menendez Presses Federal Financial Regulators on Executive Accountability and Supervision Following Recent Bank Failures

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, today pressed federal financial regulators during an oversight hearing on their efforts to ensure greater executive accountability and effective supervision in the wake of recent bank failures.

AG Platkin Announces Grantees in Trenton, Atlantic City That Will Receive $130K to Run Youth Boxing Programs

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB) Commissioner Larry Hazzard Sr. today announced the selection of a Trenton boxing gym and mentoring program to receive grant funding to operate an amateur boxing program for youth in the city, and funding to restart a youth boxing program in Atlantic City previously funded by the Office.

Sen. Menendez, Reps. Watson Coleman, Napolitano Reintroduce Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act