By Terrence T. McDonald | Editor
Happy Saturday!
Here's what we learned this week about New Jersey’s 2026 elections:
ICE is in the crosshairs as NJ Democrats fight to win back control of Congress.
House Republicans subpoenaed NJ for records in voter registration snafu.
Foreign policy drives demands for accountability from House candidates in NJ.
An Assembly panel OKd a bill limiting federal agents, armed forces at polls.
And about other things:
Medicaid cuts could cost NJ $3.7B annually, state officials said.
Harm reduction workers demanded oversight of opioid settlement fund spending.
NJ hit Geico with a hefty fine for billing $10M too much for car insurance.
NJ picked Rutgers to lead social media research center.
Lawmakers are eyeing micro-hospitals as part of New Jersey’s healthcare future.
Rutgers does not need state OK to add new degree programs, judges said.
Insured patients struggle to schedule mental healthcare, study shows.
NJ lawmakers are weighing AI regulations amid industry and safety expert clash.
And from D.C. and elsewhere:
National Democrats sue Trump, alleging election interference.
Trump administration sues over Alaska Senate race, expanding election legal fights.
Cost of employer-sponsored health insurance plans rises again, nonpartisan survey finds.
US Supreme Court allows gender-affirming care for trans people in federal prisons.
Trump order sets up new women’s health research initiative, White House task force.
Have a great weekend!
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