By Terrence T. McDonald | Editor
Happy Saturday!
Here's what we learned this week:
The Trump administration dropped its appeal that sought to block funding for Gateway tunnel project.
As police increasingly embrace AI, some wait for regulations and proof it works.
A judge dismissed a NJ school board member’s free speech lawsuit.
A Morris County warehouse is again the focus of an ICE detention fight.
The feds asked a judge to reject a NJ law restricting ICE agents from wearing masks.
Amateur sports is the latest frontier in a fight over independent contractor rules.
Shellfish farmers warn that overregulation could drive NJ aquaculture to ‘extinction.’
NJ auditor finds state nursing home inspections are often delayed.
And from D.C. and elsewhere:
Fed raises interest rates for first time in 3 years, battling persistent inflation.
Cory Booker calls FBI director a ‘thug’ in tense hearing on election interference.
Iran war cost tops $40B and billions more monthly, budget analysis finds.
U.S. Senate Dems disclose Trump administration operation dug through state voter rolls.
US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states.
Have a great weekend!
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