South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace has harshly criticized Republican leadership in the House, reflecting rising unhappiness with parliamentary procedure. Mace wrote in a forthright opinion article that GOP leaders prioritize party dominance over responsibility and real accomplishments, marginalizing ordinary lawmakers in the legislative process. Mace, a South Carolina governor candidate, stressed that just a few…
NJ lawmakers are working to improve the state’s vaccine decision-making process after federal changes threw doubt on national guidance. This week, a Senate committee introduced legislation to let the state use more legitimate medical groups to promote vaccines. New Jersey’s Department of Health has long depended on the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee, the Advisory Committee…
Many New Jersey residents now know how their local public schools did on the recent statewide exams after the state’s education officials released results for more than 2,000 districts and schools. Mixed evidence suggests cautious optimism and prudence. Good news: standardized test science scores rose. Science scores rose statewide for the first time since COVID-19…
Thousands of Americans taking popular blood pressure medication should examine their medicine cabinets. A routinely prescribed prescription was recalled by the FDA after regular testing found drug traces. Ziac blood pressure tablets were recalled by the FDA due to cross-contamination. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals’ New Jersey-made medication is taken daily by many hypertensives. Government estimates the recall…
Three new restaurants and gyms are part of West Orange Plaza’s multimillion-dollar facelift. VIO Med Spa, Quickway Japanese Hibachi, and Namkeen Hot Chicken Joint rent space in the 298,000-square-foot Whole Foods-anchored shopping mall on I-280 near Eagle Rock and Prospect avenues. Specializing in beauty and wellness, VIO Med Spa will establish its sixth New Jersey…
CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins is responding to former President Donald Trump’s social media remark labeling her “stupid and nasty”. The exchange has renewed attention to Trump’s repeated attacks on journalists and the mounting tension between the former president and major news outlets. Collins questioned Trump on other subjects last week, not the White House ballroom,…
Senate President Nick Scutari unexpectedly pulled a controversial bill to destroy New Jersey’s State Comptroller. People and politicians worried about eroding governmental corruption control opposed the move. S4924 would have given the governmental Commission of Investigation (SCI) numerous comptroller duties, weakening governmental control of government incompetence and corruption. The comptroller’s office’s reports on state agencies’…
Kathy Hochul named State Operations Director Kathryn Garcia Port Authority of New York and New Jersey executive director, a major change. Next month, Rick Cotton leaves after nearly nine years. Garcia takes over. Garcia’s nomination highlights regional infrastructure. She has worked on transportation projects like the Gateway Tunnel and the planned Interborough Express light-rail line…
President Donald Trump again defends his economic performance, awarding himself the highest score, despite recent research showing many Americans believe the economy is failing. Trump granted himself a “A+++++” for economic management since taking office in a recent interview. He struggled and decreased rates for months. Trump thinks his administration rapidly fixed an economic “mess”…
FIFA was criticized after former President Donald Trump got a rare Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup Final Draw in Washington. The human rights group believes FIFA’s impartiality rules were violated. FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented a medal and certificate. FIFA had never awarded a trophy like this, making it extra stranger. Many viewers…
