By Terrence T. McDonald | Editor
Happy Saturday!
Here's what we learned this week:
Gov. Sherrill signed a law aimed at protecting reproductive, transgender health care.
The Trump admin appealed its loss in a case against NJ sanctuary city laws.
Business groups sued to block NJ’s new law fining big companies with employees on Medicaid.
The fight over data centers moves to the courts as developers decry “public hysteria.”
A NJ panel deadlocked on vote to hike health premiums for teachers.
At New Jersey’s 9/11 memorial, disrepair and a fight to be remembered.
High schoolers’ free overseas trips highlight noncompliance with NJ watchdog reports.
Sherrill said the state has removed 5,100 ineligible voters from the rolls.
Sex abuse claims against Boys & Girls Clubs of America can’t move forward, the NJ Supreme Court ruled.
NJ health officials urged parents to ignore Trump order on childhood vaccines.
NJ and the feds sued a water commission to protect drinking water from contamination.
Legislators and advocates gather around Gov. Mikie Sherrill for a selfie after the signing of a shield law to protect reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare in New Jersey outside Planned Parenthood in Montclair on Aug. 20, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Marie Caruso/New Jersey Monitor)
And from D.C. and elsewhere:
Abortion could return to Supreme Court, this time with a focus on women’s health.
US Supreme Court allows $400 million Trump ballroom project to proceed.
Parents are being held responsible for their kids’ crimes under new laws.
Violent crime in US fell at record pace in 2025.
Refugee admissions on track to hit record low.
Flock Safety tightens safeguards as states, cities question surveillance network.
Have a great weekend!
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