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NJ Transit will be free for a week after service woes, Gov. Murphy announces

The New Jersey Transit Authority will offer passengers free rides for one week this month after service interruptions and fare hikes frustrated regulars. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat) Announced Thursday “Fare Waiver” for the week before Labor Day, from Monday, August 26 to Monday, September 2. During this period, fares will be waived for […]

NJ Gov. Phil Murphy picks Bob Menendez Senate replacement

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy plans to appoint his former chief of staff, George Helmy, to the Senate as an interim replacement for convicted Sen. Bob Menendez, according to multiple reports. Helmy, a 44-year-old executive at RWJBarnabas Health, could be announced as Murphy’s pick as soon as Friday. New Jersey Globe and POLITICO It was […]

Democratic Gov. Murphy defends Harris for avoiding media interviews: ‘Plenty of time’

New Jersey Governor Murphy defended VP Harris when asked why she has continued to avoid formal interviews with the press since becoming the Democratic nominee. “She’s in great form,” Murphy said when asked about Harris’ lack of media interviews since becoming the party’s nominee during a Tuesday appearance on CNN. “She’s brought joy back to […]

Former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey backs Kari Lake, Trump despite past criticism

Former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) said Tuesday he will “put our differences aside” and vote for former President Trump and Republican Senate candidate Kali Lake (D-Arizona) in the November election, despite past tensions between the two. “Much is at stake in this election year, and I urge every Arizona voter to get out and […]

NYC pols from all boroughs urge NY Gov. Kathy Hochul to keep rule limiting pot shops

City council members from each ward are calling on Governor Kathy Hawkle to block the state’s Cannabis Control Commission’s efforts to allow more licensed marijuana stores to open in New York City neighborhoods. Nine members of the council’s “Common Sense” Caucus sent a letter to Hochle on Monday slamming what critics call a half-baked proposal […]