By Terrence T. McDonald | Editor
Happy Saturday!
Here's what we learned this week:
July job losses in New Jersey were the worst since the pandemic’s early months.
An appeals court rejected Rep. LaMonica McIver’s bid to avoid her federal assault trial.
The upcoming trial looms over McIver’s reelection bid.
New Jersey residents share personal stories of havoc wreaked by masked ICE agents.
New Jersey will receive $565M+ from Facebook’s owner over teen addiction claims.
There’s an escalating feud between Gov. Sherrill and House GOP members over the state’s voter registration debacle.
A new law requires NJ data centers to report their water and energy use to the state.
Conservationists push to preserve national wildlife refuges, fearing federal changes.
Health officials warned about an “unprecedented” blood shortage.
Pennsvylania measles deaths prompted a warning from NJ’s health chief.
Lifeguards in Ocean Grove captured by Anne-Marie Caruso
And from D.C. and elsewhere:
President Trump’s mail-voting order is on hold again after a tumultuous week.
Canadian tariffs will further raise prices in advance of midterms.
Sanctuary policies are keeping prisoners in local jails away from ICE.
As states tighten oversight, private equity’s healthcare deals decline.
Have a great weekend!
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