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Democrats May Make More Than Legal Weed Go Up in Smoke

When our political leaders can’t put aside their differences, the voters always lose. [...]

Supreme Court May Use Bridgegate to Slam Prosecutorial Targeting Again

Will SCOTUS bring the Bridgegate scandal to an end, once and for all? [...]

Did the US Supreme Court ‘Gamble’ Its Way Out of the 2020 Election?

The Supreme Court has delivered opinions on a case that many considered to be very important to President Trump. [...]

New Jersey Millionaires’ Tax Must Wait for Another Day

The 2020 presidential election in America overrides the importance of the "millionaires' tax" in New Jersey. [...]

Trump’s Free Speech Order May Threaten Federal College Funding

"No matter how this order is implemented, it is neither needed nor desirable." [...]

Impeachment 101: What Democrats Would Have to Do to Remove Trump

Over our country’s history, the House has impeached just 17 federal officials. [...]

Has Trump Pushed America Into a Constitutional Crisis?

While today’s political environment may be concerning, our form of government has proven to be extremely resilient. [...]

NJ Supreme Court Will Determine Whether Cops Can Force You to Unlock Your Mobile Device

Can a police officer legally force you into providing your smartphone password? [...]

The Evolution of Poll Books Brings New Jersey Into the Digital Age

Voting in New Jersey is about to get more efficient. [...]

The Supreme Court Will Now Determine the Scope of the 2020 Census

The court’s decision whether to block or approve the controversial citizenship question is predicted to significantly impact the response rate to the census. [...]

George Gilmore’s Alleged Crimes Must Not Erase His Accomplishments

While the Ocean County GOP will feel his loss directly, George Gilmore is irreplaceable in state Republican politics. [...]

US Supreme Court Rules Deceased Judges Cannot Decide Cases

As SCOTUS aptly pointed out, judges "are appointed for life, not for eternity." [...]

Jersey City Mayor Takes the Lead on Rideshare Safety

Jersey City is the first municipality to take local action to regulate how Uber and Lyft identify their vehicles. [...]

Can One Bill Fix Everything That’s Wrong With Politics?

The House of Representatives has a bill that tackles some of the most significant issues impacting the U.S. electoral system. [...]

New Jersey Lawmakers Need to Get With the Times on Cannabis

Those who don’t support marijuana legalization label themselves as out of touch with their constituency and show that they are sadly out of date with American life. [...]

Politics Should Not Doom the Gateway Tunnel Project

"If the president is serious about bipartisanship and infrastructure, this would be one of the greatest examples of that possibility." [...]

What the Law Says About Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Report

Trump has said that he wouldn’t mind if Mueller's report is made public, but it's not his decision to make. [...]

New York Poised to Steal New Jersey Cannabis Revenue

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has said that cannabis would be one of New York’s top priorities in the first 100 days of 2019. [...]

President Donald Trump Gets Support to Change Libel Laws

And, believe it or not, it's a Supreme Court justice who agrees with him. [...]

Will the Supreme Court Decide Who Runs the US After 2020 Redistricting?

The U.S. Supreme Court may decide this term whether partisan gerrymandering runs afoul of the U.S. Constitution. [...]

D.C. Dispatch: What N.J.’s members of Congress did in Washington this week

Government funding plan remains unclear as New Jerseyans focus on abortion, SALT, minimum wage The post D.C. Dispatch: What N.J.’s members of Congress did in Washington this week appeared first on New Jersey Globe. [...]

Ex-councilman gets four years in jail for selling cocaine

Malik Johnston sentenced for being a drug dealer The post Ex-councilman gets four years in jail for selling cocaine appeared first on New Jersey Globe. [...]

Bill for paid legislative interns passes Assembly committee

The Assembly State and Local Government Committee approved a bill establishing a legislative internship program to allow lawmakers to use federal assistance and grants to hire college students to work in their offices. “Learning outside a classroom by working in The post Bill for paid legislative interns passes Assembly committee appeared first on New Jersey Globe. [...]

Jill Mayer continues bid for pension and judicial paycheck

Grifting ex-prosecutor has been squatting on a Superior Court judgeship for almost three years without taking the oath of office The post Jill Mayer continues bid for pension and judicial paycheck appeared first on New Jersey Globe. [...]

Solomon launches bid for Jersey City mayor

James Solomon made the following statement on his announcement as a candidate for mayor of Jersey City: I was recently at an event, and I was asked to introduce myself to the group with my name, where I lived, and The post Solomon launches bid for Jersey City mayor appeared first on New Jersey Globe. [...]

With $433 cash-on-hand, Tucker won’t say if she’s seeking re-election

81-year-old Newark assemblywoman is on a retirement watch list The post With $433 cash-on-hand, Tucker won’t say if she’s seeking re-election appeared first on New Jersey Globe. [...]

Speight sidesteps questions on governor’s race, Newark appointment

Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D-Newark) is staying out of endorsing a gubernatorial candidate as the race heats up. With three potential Essex County candidates — Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Sean Spiller, and Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) — the four-term assemblywoman isn't The post Speight sidesteps questions on governor’s race, Newark appointment appeared first on New Jersey Globe. [...]

Murphy names Amelia Mapp to Cannabis Regulatory Commission

Will replace Charles Barker The post Murphy names Amelia Mapp to Cannabis Regulatory Commission appeared first on New Jersey Globe. [...]

McIver might be sworn in next week

State election officials working with House leaders to condense time before new congresswoman takes office The post McIver might be sworn in next week appeared first on New Jersey Globe. [...]

Morton: New Jersey Pet Stores Face Unprecedented Attacks from Animal Activists

OPINION New Jersey's 17 puppy retailers are under coordinated attack by several prominent animal rights organizations, including the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), the Associated Humane Society, and St. Hubert’s Animal Shelter. The post Morton: New Jersey Pet Stores Face Unprecedented Attacks from Animal Activists appeared first on New Jersey Globe. [...]

The Frelinghuysen Family is NJ History

The Frelinghuysen’s are one of New Jersey’s oldest and most important families. Over the course of more than 200 years, the family has produced four United States senators and two members of the House of Representatives. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) has served 11 terms in the House. He serves 28 Morris County municipalities and also represents parts[...] The post The Frelinghuysen Family is NJ History appeared first on Insider NJ. [...]

Brian Stack Protects Sanctuary Cities from Federal Funding Cuts

State Senator and Union City Mayor Brian Stack is taking the lead with other NJ State Legislators on State legislation that would lessen the blow of President Trump’s executive order on immigration. Senate Bill Number 3007 would establish a program to provide funding to municipalities that have lost federal grant funding because they are a[...] The post Brian Stack Protects Sanctuary Cities from Federal Funding Cuts appeared first on Insider NJ. [...]

Proposed Bill Adds New OPRA Exception

New Jersey lawmakers are currently considering legislation that would add a new exception to the state’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Unlike broad attempts to overhaul the state’s public record law, Assembly Bill Number 4532 focuses on a very narrow issue — preventing businesses from using OPRA requests for marketing purposes. Spirit of OPRA New[...] The post Proposed Bill Adds New OPRA Exception appeared first on Insider NJ. [...]

Trump’s Business Ties and the Constitution’s Emoluments Clause

The legality of President Donald Trump’s vast business ties is governed by a clause of the U.S. Constitution that most Americans have never heard of and few legal scholars agree on. The clause prohibits government officers from accepting emoluments, which is a fancy way of referring to money or something else of value, from foreign[...] The post Trump’s Business Ties and the Constitution’s Emoluments Clause appeared first on Insider NJ. [...]