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1 day ago | 
yahoo.com | Katie Sobko
Gov. Phil Murphy said the state would be providing what he called “direct economic relief” to residents facing significant utility rate hikes this summer. At a June 5 press event, Murphy announced that, starting in July, state government would provide relief to the people of New Jersey in an effort to lower Garden State ratepayers' utility bills. What will Murphy's electric bill initiative do?
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3 days ago | 
northjersey.com | Katie Sobko
All nine major candidates for New Jersey governor — six Democrats and three Republicans — filed their 11-day pre-election contribution and expenditure reports. On the Democratic side, U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill has spent $4.1 million since her most recent disclosure in early May. On the Republican side, former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli led spending at $1.4 million since early May.
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4 days ago | 
northjersey.com | Katie Sobko
As energy price increases begin to affect New Jersey ratepayers, the state Senate passed a bill to study the impact of data centers. The bill would require the state’s Board of Public Utilities to conduct a study of the effects of data centers on utility use and expenses. The legislation, sponsored by state Sen. John Burzichelli, D-Gloucester, and state Sen.
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5 days ago | 
northjersey.com | Katie Sobko
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in just two weeks and while the tournament is being considered something of a test run for next summer’s FIFA World Cup, it might not provide the most accurate picture of what to expect. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to bring millions of visitors to the region with sold out matches throughout the 40-day tournament, but this year's Club World Cup has not sold out a single match — including the final.
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5 days ago | 
northjersey.com | Katie Sobko
Six Democrats and five Republicans are vying for their party nominations for New Jersey governor. This is New Jersey's = first primary to be held without the county line ballot design. New Jersey has what's considered a semi-closed primary because all voters have to declare a party affiliation to participate, but unaffiliated voters can do so at the polls.
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1 week ago | 
njherald.com | Katie Sobko
3-minute readAfter two New Jersey congressmen died while in office in the same year, lawmakers in the Legislature have said it is time to reassess the way vacant seats are filled. A bill introduced in May 2024 by state Sens. Andrew Zwicker and John McKeon to address how those processes should be modified was discussed May 29 at a meeting of the state Senate's State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee. “This is practical as opposed to theoretical.
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1 week ago | 
northjersey.com | Katie Sobko
¿Cómo afrontarían el cambio climático y una posible crisis energética los candidatos a la gobernación de Nueva Jersey? ¿Cómo afrontarían el cambio climático y una posible crisis energética los candidatos a la gobernación de Nueva Jersey? Con las elecciones primarias para gobernador a menos de un mes, los candidatos de ambos partidos recorren el estado para conversar con los votantes sobre los temas que afectan sus vidas y al estado de Nueva Jersey en general.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Katie Sobko
New Jersey schools will be able to send students on field trips to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in lower Manhattan thanks to a public-private initiative. The program will fund both in-person and virtual field trips as part of a collaboration among the state, the museum and the Wilf Family Foundations. The new public-private initiative will fund student visits to the museum at no cost in an effort to expand access to 9/11 education.
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1 week ago | 
eu.njherald.com | Katie Sobko
4-minute readShow Caption Hide Caption These are candidates running for NJ governor in 2025 electionWondering who is running for New Jersey governor in 2025? Here are the names to know for the election. How would the candidates running for New Jersey governor address climate change and a potential energy crisis in the Garden State?
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Katie Sobko
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against four New Jersey cities for what they allege is interference in their ability to deport undocumented immigrants. The complaint names Newark, Paterson, Hoboken and Jersey City as well as their respective city councils, council presidents and mayors in their official capacities. What does the complaint say?
